4th Annual New Bern Navy Junior ROTC Regatta
Saturday, 4 May 2013
Notice of Race
Description – This will be a collegiate-style event, hosted by the New Bern High School NJROTC. The organizing authority is the Fairfield Harbour Yacht Club. It will be held at Bridgeton Harbor Marina (link to map) and competitors will sail a round-robin in the NJROTC’s fleet of Flying Junior sloops. This regatta is a one-day fundraising event for the NJROTC which is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization; the entry fee is tax-deductible and additional contributions are welcome.
The Flying Junior (FJ) is a 13’ 3” centerboard sloop sailed in this event without spinnaker or trapeze. The boats will be provided by the host, New Bern NJROTC. Each competing team of skipper & crew will sail a race in an assigned boat, then rotate to the next boat in succession. Depending on the number of competitors, rotation thru the fleet of FJs may be 1 or 2 races, then a layover, then 1 or 2 races, etc. The "round-robin" is completed when every competitor has raced in every boat. This assures that differences in the boats or equipment is eliminated as a factor, the next step beyond one-design racing!
All sailors in the area are invited to either participate, or sponsor another sailor to compete.
Rules- This regatta will be governed by the 2013-2016 Racing Rules of Sailing, and the Sailing Instructions. Scoring will be as per Appendix A of the 2013-2016 RRS. Although it is intended to sail a complete round-robin (ie every competing skipper/crew sails at least one race in each boat), the regatta may be complete when every competitor has sailed in at least one race.
Skippers’ Meeting- will be held at 0930 at Bridgeton Harbor Marina. Sailing Instructions will be available at the Skippers’ Meeting, with any changes to the S.I.s and the rotation schedule. Notices & scores will be posted in the foyer of the Bridgeton Harbor Marina dockmaster’s office.
Schedule- the first start will be scheduled for 1030, with races to be completed as quickly as practical thereafter. There will be a social and awards after the races at 1500 hrs or as soon as practical thereafter at the Bridgeton Harbor Marina. Competitors, spouses, sponsors, and contributing guests are invited.
Further Info- Contact Doug King at 252-571-1040 or email dougking888@yahoo.com
Entries- The application form below must be completed, signed and returned to New Bern HS NJROTC, 4200 Academic Dr, New Bern NC 28562. Due to the limited number of host boats, there is a limit of 18 skipper/crew teams. Pre-registration is open thru May 2.
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Entry/Registration form for New Bern NJROTC Regatta May 4, 2010
Name (Skipper) ______________________________ Club Affiliation ____________________
Name (Crew) ________________________________
Address __________________________________________ Phone __________________
Pre-Registration Fee (prior to May 2) = $50 Registration Fee (May 2 or later) = $75
Registration Fee (May 2 or later) for U.S. Sailing Members= $65 (provide membership #)
Waiver: As a condition of participation in this FHYC regatta, I assume all risk of accident or loss to myself, my crew, and the vessel I am sailing, while participating in all regatta activities of FHYC; and I release FHYC and those acting on its behalf from any liability arising from my participation in this regatta. I recognize that sailing activities can be hazardous and my participation in this FHYC sponsored event is voluntary on my part, and I am therefore assuming all risk of loss or injury when I choose to participate.
Indemnity Agreement: I hereby agree to make whole any damage to the New Bern NJROTC’s boats or equipment which is caused by my actions while participating in this regatta.
Signature______________________________ Date __________________
