Notice Of Race
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Flying Scot® Sailing Association
2008 NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
July 20 - 23, 2008 – Toms River Yacht Club – Toms River, New Jersey
NOTICE OF RACE
Amended NOR as of 4/28/2008
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NOTICE OF RACE
Toms River Yacht Club and Fleet 162 invite members of the Flying Scot Class to the 2008 NAC Regatta.
VENUE
Toms River Yacht Club is pleased to host the 2008 Flying Scot North American Championship Regatta. TRYC has a proud tradition of hosting major regattas since it’s inception in 1871. Barnegat Bay, separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a narrow barrier island, offers reliable breezes in the summer time. Winds typically range between 8 to 18 knots, usually starting from the SW and backing to S and SE as the sea breeze starts to fill in around noon. Current and tide are negligible.
The Women’s and Junior NAC will be sailed on Barnegat Bay’s Wannamaker Course, at the mouth of Toms River, or on the Toms River close to the club, depending on the wind conditions. The Challenger and Championship Divisions of the NAC will be sailed on the Wannamaker Course, or further southeast in the bay just west of Seaside Park on the Cedar Creek Course, depending on the wind conditions.
For those not competing, or when racing is done for the day, the Toms River area offers some of the best the Jersey Shore has to offer. Ocean beaches, Island Beach State Park is just a 15-minute drive. It offers a glimpse of the undeveloped Atlantic shore. The boardwalk, nearby Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant provide the traditional amusements. Maritime history, Tuckerton Seaport and the Toms River Maritime Museum provide a view of the area’s nautical heritage. The Toms River and Barnegat Bay area has many more attractions than those mentioned above, it is a great place to sail and to visit.
1. Rules: This regatta will be governed by the rules as defined by the 2005-2008 Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS). This is a category A event. Each boat shall send a representative to the Competitors Meeting.
2. Eligibility requirements are as follows:
3. The North American Championship (NAC) is open to Active, Life, Junior, Club, and Family Members. The FSSA Constitution defines each category. Skippers shall make an election between the Championship and Challenger Divisions upon registering.
RACING FORMAT
2. Six races are scheduled.
3. Each Division, Championship and Challenger, will be scored separately in accordance with the Low-Point System of Appendix A. All completed races will be scored, and no races will be excluded (Changes Appendix A2). Three races shall be completed to constitute a regatta.
REMINDER: FSSA dues and Club Boat registration fees must be paid by June 21, 2008. Junior and Women’s Championship member dues may be paid at registration.
4. Junior Championship: The Helmsman must be seventeen (17) or under, and not turn eighteen (18) during the year of competition. The crew must meet the same age requirements as that of the Helmsman, or must be members of the Helmsman’s immediate family (father, mother, grandparents, brothers and sisters). Junior Championship helmsman must be Active, Life, Club, Family, or Junior members. At least five boats must be registered in the Junior Championship, by July 7, 2008, for this championship to be held.
5. Women’s Championship: The helmsman and all crew shall be female. The helmsman must have Active, Life, Family, or Club membership status. At least five boats must be registered in the Women’s Championship, by July 7, 2008, for this championship to be held.
6. Pre-registration may be by mail using the form available on-line at www.fssa.com or www.tomsrivernac.com, or in person at the regatta site beginning Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 1000 to 1700. Registration for the Junior and Women’s Championships must be completed by 1100 on July 20, 2008. Registration for all other divisions should be completed by 1700 on July 20, 2008, unless other arrangements have been made with the registration committee. Sailing Instructions and Final Notice of Race will be available to registrants at the completion of registration.
7. Measurement: Sails may be selectively measured, and boats may be selectively weighed. (Changes B-IX Para 6c) All boats will be checked for required safety equipment to be sure they are in working order. Other measurements may be made at the discretion of the Measurement Committee. Club boats and sails will be measured completely. The measurement location will be communicated to competitors upon arrival. Masts should not be stepped until arrival at the launching site. NOTICE: beginning 1/1/2009 all boats will be required to be equipped with bow flotation and transom ports.
8. Fees:
Registration: US Sailing Member Non-US Sailing Member
FS NAC $ 165 $175
Women’s $ 25 $ 35
Junior $ 25 $ 35
Late Registration: Entries post marked after July 5, 2008
FS NAC $ 215 $ 225
Women’s $ 35 $ 45
Junior $ 35 $ 45
Two tee-shirts and the Sunday welcome cocktail party are included for each competing boat, and meals and lodging are extra. Additional tee-shirts and a variety of additional apparel and accessories will be available at the regatta site. Several meals are planned including a free Continental breakfast each racing day (Please see registration form for further details).
9. Schedule:
Women’s and Junior Championships: Sunday July 20, 2008. The first Warning Signal is scheduled for 1300. There are three races scheduled of which one must be completed to constitute a Championship. All races will be scored (Changes Appendix A2)
Championship and Challenger Series: (1) Racing will be Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday with a first Warning Signal scheduled for 1100 each day. Depending upon conditions, this schedule is subject to change; (2) No Warning Signal will be made after 1400 on Wednesday.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, July 19
1000 NAC measurement and on-site registration opens
1600 FSSA Executive Committee Meeting
1700 Measurement and on-site registration closes for the day
Sunday, July 20
0800 FSSA Board of Governors Meeting
0900 NAC measurement and on-site registration opens
1100 Registration closes for Women's and Junior Championship participants
1100 Skippers meeting, Women’s and Junior NAC
1200 Harbor Gun Women’s and Junior NAC
1300 Warning for first start, Women’s NAC
1310 Warning for first start, Junior NAC
1700 Measurement and on-site registration closes
1830 Welcome cocktail party at TRYC
1900 Women’s and Junior NAC Awards
Monday, July 21
0900 Skippers meeting NAC
1000 Harbor Gun
1100 Warning, racing begins, Championship Division (race 1 and race 2)
1110 Warning, racing begins, Challenger Division (race 1 and race 2)
1830 Cookout and Social at Seaside Park YC
1830 FSSA Board of Governors’ Dinner at TRYC
Tuesday, July 22
1000 Harbor Gun
1100 Warning, racing begins, Championship Division (race 3 and race 4)
1110 Warning, racing begins, Challenger Division (race 3 and race 4)
1830 Dinner and Annual Meeting at TRYC
Wednesday, July 23
1000 Harbor Gun
1100 Warning, racing begins, Championship Division (race 5 and race 6)
1110 Warning, racing begins, Challenger Division (race 5 and race 6)
1830 Awards Dinner at TRYC
10. Courses to be sailed: Courses will be designated in the Sailing Instructions. Courses to be sailed are generally illustrated in the Racing Rules of Sailing on Pages 117-119. For those unfamiliar with the “Trapezoid,” instructional information will be available at the Competitors Meeting.
11. Wet and Dry sailing: Wet and dry sailing by ramp or hoist will be available at TRYC and at the auxiliary launching sites. Skippers will be asked their preference for wet or dry and ramp or hoist launching and, subject to availability, assigned to one launch alternative. Extra lines and fenders are recommended for rafting together on available moorings and piers.
12. HOTEL INFORMATION
The Jersey Shore is a popular summer resort area so make your reservations early.
Howard Johnson (3 miles to TRYC)
Cedar Grove Rd (Hooper Ave just off Rt. 37)
Toms River, NJ
732-244-1000
$161+ tax, per night, for one Queen Sized Bed (Friday & Saturday)
$179 + tax, per night, for two Double Beds (Friday & Saturday).
$143 + tax, per night, for one Queen Sized Bed (Sunday through Thursday)
$161+ tax per night, for two Double Beds (Sunday through Thursday)
The rate includes complimentary Continental Breakfast and much more
*Mention Toms River YC or Flying Scots *
30 rooms reserved
Holiday Inn (2 miles to TRYC)
290 Rt. 37
Toms River, NJ
732-244-4000
Fri-Sat: $199
Sun-Thurs: $179
Ramada Inn
2373 Route 9 (9 miles to TRYC)
Toms River, NJ
732-905-2626
Fri-Sat: $170
Sun-Thurs: $143
13. CAMPGROUND INFORMATION
Cedar Creek Campground (9 miles to TRYC)
1052 Route 9
Bayville, NJ
732-269-1413
2 person site no hook ups $37.50 per night
2 person site with hook up $47.50 per night
A variety of rustic cabins are also available. Call for rates.
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