Come fill this river with Mobjackers for the Directions and Accomodations Virginia Governors Cup August 1 and 2 An Invitation to Sail How to get there: then again for the 50th Mobjack Nationals! In the

Follow US Route 17 from North or South to the Vil- lage of Gloucester ("Gloucester Courthouse"). Take Business Rt. 17 (Main Street) into the middle of town. 50th Mobjack Turn east on Rt. 3 & 14 at traffic light. Go about 2 National miles, turn right on Rt. 623 (Ware Neck Rd.). Follow WRYC burgee signs to Ware Point Road, look for club Championship entrance on right. For those trailering boats, park in Regatta the large grassy field until ready to launch. The over- head power line is high enough to clear a Mobjack with & Reunion rigged mast. Restrooms with showers are in building on right. The Club House is ahead on right.

Accommodations Come home to the Ware River and Mobjack Bay

The Comfort Inn on Route 17 just south of Business 17 and .. birthplace of the Mobjack! Celebrate 50 Years! across from the WalMart and Home Depot. Wendy’s is in front of hotel. Three diamond AAA, Platinum Award win- ning hotel. Free continental breakfast, outdoor pool, ADA compliant rooms, and health club privileges. Honeymoon suite with Jacuzzi. All 79 rooms have 25 inch TVs, ironing board, hair dryer, electronic clocks, coffee makers, data phone port and more. (804) 695-1900.

North River Inn Bed and Breakfast on 100 waterfront acres at Toddsbury on the North River. Three Historic struc- tures comprise the Inn, Toddsbury Cottage, Toddsbury Guest House and Creek House. Rooms are furnished with antiques, have air conditioning,, telephones and private baths, August 21-23, 2009 with views of the river, creek or wide fields lines with ancient On the Ware River trees. Canoes and boat dock available. 1-877-248-3030 or Gloucester, VA (804) 693-1616. Hosted by Ware River Camping is also available in the large grassy area east of the Yacht Club club house and overlooking the Ware River. Campers are and requested to stay within designated areas and to obey all Mobjack Fleet One other rules which may be promulgated by the Club concerning camping. No water or electricity is available for The regatta is open to any active or isolated RVs. The Club facilities are available for use. member of the International Mobjack Class

Association in good standing and having paid all regatta fees by the end of the Skipper’s meeting on Friday, August 21 2009. Eligible Anyone participating in the Virginia Governor’s Cup Regatta yachts are Mobjack Class yachts as defined by at Ware River Yacht Club Aug 1-2 or Fishing Bay Yacht the International Mobjack Association.

Club’s Annual One Design Regatta Aug 15-16 may park their Special 50th Annual Reunion boats at Ware River Yacht Club or Fishing Bay Yacht Club on Saturday August 22 open to all! between these events and the Mobjack Nationals.

Schedule of Events 50th Mobjack Nationals Entry and Registration Form Thursday, August 20, 2009 1200 to 1900 Open practice 1500 to 1930 Registration/Measurement Friday, August 21, 2009 Sail No. Boat Name Skipper’s Name CBYRA US Sailing Fleet 0800 Continental Breakfast Membership No. Membership No. 0900 Registration 0930 Skipper’s Meeting 1100 Warning Signal for 1st race and spectating Address:______Followed by next races (Number and street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) Followed by refreshments 1900 Dinner by IMA members at Ware River Club Telephone Numbers: Home ______Cell ______Crew ______with slide show of the past Nationals and Email Address: ______Crew email ______the 2000 Nationals Video IMA Annual Meeting and election of Officers This complies in every way to her IMA Rules and Hull Color______Saturday, August 22, 2009 Measurements. Yes______No______Crew______0800 Continental Breakfast I agree to abide by the regulations and sailing instructions for this event. In consideration of being permitted to enter this event, being 1000 Warning Signal for next races and spectating knowledgeable of the risks of competitive sailing and knowing that it is my sole responsibility to decide whether to enter or continue in Followed by next race any race, I voluntarily assume the risk of participation in this event and release the International Mobjack Association, the Host Club, 1200 Return to shore for Reunion Event & Lunch Ware River Yacht Club and the people conducting the event from all liability in connection with any injury or damage that may occur. 1330 Sailing Event Skippers Meeting Followed by Reunion Sailing Events Signature of Competitor______Date ______Followed by refreshments 1900 Catered Dinner at Ware River Yacht Club Is skipper going to be 63 years of age If not, is the skipper less than 21 years old? Slide shows and memorabilia–reunion awards or older at the start of Nationals? ______Sunday, August 23, 2009 Distance boat is being towed to participate in the Nationals ______Miles 0800 Continental Breakfast Is this the first Nationals as skipper? ______Is crew related to skipper? ______If yes, how?______1000 Warning Signal for next races and spectating Registration: Skipper and Crew before August 12 2009 $160.00 = ______Followed by the final race Includes two Friday and two Saturday dinner tickets, daily continental breakfasts and refreshments. Awards ASAP after the final race. Lunch materials and ice will be provided for assembly by crews in the WRYC kitchen each morning Activities for non-racers: After August 12, 2009 $180.00 = ______Sand Beach International Mobjack Dues $35.00 = ______Shady Overlook Extra Friday evening tickets (adult)$15.00@ = ______Playground/swingset (Child under 12)$ 7.00@ = ______Cool club house with shaded porches Saturday Reunion Event - per person (adult) $20.00 @ ______= ______Pier for crabbing and fishing Extra Saturday evening tickets (adult) $20.00@ = ______Touring and shopping in Gloucester (Child under 12) $ 7.00@ = ______and Williamsburg Tee Shirts (Short sleeve with pocket) $15.00@ = ______(state size) L XL XXL

International Mobjack Association Contribution ______Fleet One Captain and Event Chair— (I cannot be with you but please accept the contribution listed above) Tom Roberts TOTAL ENCLOSED ______(804) 843-2682(home) Thank You for supporting the International Mobjack Association (804) 512-6719 (cell) [email protected] Make Checks Payable to and send to Arnold IMA 1313 Cambridge Way Principle Race Officer, TBD Chesapeake, VA 23320-8247 (757) 312-0768