WARE RIVER YACHT CLUB Virginia Governor’s Cup –2019 55th Virginia Governor’s Cup Regatta Notice of Race Saturday & Sunday, August 3rd & 4th

Host and Organizing Authority: Ware River Yacht Club, Gloucester, Virginia CBYRA Sanctioned.

Rules: The regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of and by the event’s sailing instructions.

Fees: Registration is $40 for single crew classes and $60 for all two or more crewed classes. Regatta T-shirts are included in the registration fee for all participants. Registrations can be completed ahead of time by mail or on the day of the regatta.

Eligibility and Entry: ALL CLASSES ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE Some of the anticipated One Design classes of 3 or more boats are: , , Hampton OD, Buccaneer & , Mobjack, Mutineer and 420. Classes with fewer than 3 boats participating will be grouped with other such classes and race under the Portsmouth handicap system. (D-PN).

Schedule of Events: Saturday Registration 8:30 – 10:30 Skippers Meeting 10:30 (approx.) First Signal 12:00 Social & Dinner Immediately following races Sunday First Signal 10:00 Awards Immediately following last race

Governor’s Cup Regatta Awards: Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers of all registered classes with 3 boats or more boats. The Governor’s Cup trophy is awarded to the winner of the one design class with the largest number of qualified starts in the regatta. The Congressman’s Cup trophy is awarded for sportsmanship throughout the regatta weekend. The Chamber of Commerce Cup is awarded to the top participating skipper less than 18 years of age. Other Information: Pre-Registration is encouraged, and printable registration forms will be found at www.wryc.org. Breakfast & Lunch Services will be provided both Saturday and Sunday A Saturday night fundraising dinner and social will benefit the WRYC Jr. Sailing program. The cost for Social and Dinner is $20 per Adult and $10 per Child (15 and under) Housing is available from the following locations: The Hampton Inn (804) 693-9393 in Gloucester The Comfort Inn (804) 695-1900 in Gloucester Camping (no hook-ups) is available on site at WRYC.

Pre-Registration/General Info: Event Chair: Clayton James phone (757) 941-5150 [email protected]