GROSSE ILE YACHT CLUB 2011 RACE /L EUKEMIA CUP Regatta

BELLE ISLE TO GROSSE ILE

AN EVENT FOR BOTH SAIL AND POWER YACHTS

SATURDAY , JULY 30 TH , 2011

June 20 th , 2011

Dear Skipper,

Attached you will find the Notice of Race and Application for the 2011 Grosse Ile Yacht Club’s annual Regatta, the Downriver Race. This year our club has been afforded the unique opportunity to partner with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of to also host a Leukemia Cup Regatta in conjunction with our Downriver race, in honor and memory of Patti McCarthy, wife of PC Terry McCarthy. The name of our 2011 event will be the GIYC Downriver Race/Leukemia Cup Regatta.

The Leukemia Cup is a fundraising event, with all the proceeds going to the LLS to help fight blood cancers. The chance to participate in the Leukemia Cup is open to all yachts, both power and sail , even those not participating in the Downriver Race. Please note that there are separate applications for both events. Yachts wishing to participate in the Downriver Race simply need to fill out the application for the race, and send in the proper fees and documentation. Yachts, power or sail, wishing to participate the Leukemia Cup need to either fill out the separate attached application and return it to the LLS, or go on line and register at www.leukemiacup.org/mi .

Our committee has set as one of it’s goals to have 100% participation of all registered yachts in the Downriver Race to also participate in the Leukemia Cup, so we would encourage you to sign up for both events if possible. Skippers who register for the Leukemia Cup by July 8 th will get their boat’s name on the sleeve of the official Leukemia Cup Shirt that is included in the registration of all Leukemia Cup participants. In addition, there are many incentives for yachts that raise more than the minimum donation, up to and including a fantasy sail with Gary Jobson this fall in New York harbor.

Come and join us at Yacht Club on Friday evening, July 29 th , for the pre-race party, where we will feature an “Open House” aboard yachts flying the Leukemia Cup pennant. Wander the docks and enjoy camaraderie with your fellow event participants, then enjoy dinner and dancing at DYC throughout the evening. During the race, participating power yachts may follow the race down the river, enjoying the spectacle, and serving as patrol boats. Following the race, we will have music provided by legendary blues musician David Gerald at GIYC, along with a silent auction of some amazing items and drink and dinner specials. This is an event that is not to be missed in the summer of 2011, so we hope all who can attend will participate.

An additional goal of our committee is to bring the Leukemia Cup to GIYC in 2011, which will only be done if we raise more money than any other Michigan yacht club that is hosting a Leukemia Cup event this year – so, we hope you can join us and help bring the cup home!

Sincerely,

Matt Dubois 2011 Grosse Ile Yacht Club Race Committee Chairman

Grosse Ile Yacht Club 2011 Annual Regatta

“The Downriver Race” And The Leukemia Cup Regatta

Belle Isle to Grosse Ile Saturday, July 30th, 2011

GROSSE ILE YACHT CLUB FLAG OFFICERS

Commodore…………….………..….. …….Betty Deiner Vice Commodore……………..…………… Bob Hawkins Rear Commodore………...…………………Ken Muscat Past Commodore…………………….……..Adam Crysler Secretary……………..…..…………..…… Pat Wojewodzic Fleet Surgeon…..…….…………………… Dr Robert Angelotti Fleet Captain……..……………………..…Tim Walker Fleet Measurer……...………….………..…PC Burt Moore

REGATTA COMMITTEE

Honorary Race Chairman – PC Terry McCarthy

Dr. Matthew & Sue Dubois Patti & Todd Duffett Dr. Brian & Katie Hartwell Ron & Virginia Konczalski Larry and Carol Ladomer Ken Muscat Mark & Heather Balazy Ron & Deanna Spies Brian and Erinn Rooks Evelyn Cairns Karen Ranka Joan Strickler Courtney McCarthy Bob and Ginny Hawkins Lauren Sackey Peggy Shriver

RACE COMMITTEE, JUDGES & TIMERS

Detroit Regional Yacht-Racing Association

Dr. Matthew Dubois Ron Spies Todd Duffett Dr Brian Hartwell Com. Edwin C. Theisen Jr., Advisor BYC

SPOTTERS, TIMERS AND RECORDERS

Grosse Ile Yacht Club

Com. Henry & Marion Boardman, Chm. Audrey Lyden And crew

PRE-REGISTRATION AND ENTRY FEE: All skippers of yachts who wish to enter the Regatta must complete the attached Race Application and return to:

2011 Downriver Race/Leukemia Cup Regatta c/o RC Matt Dubois 27939 Elba Dr Grosse Ile MI 48138

ENTRY FEE $30.00 U.S. FUNDS – ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THURSDAY, JULY 28th, 2011. HAND DELIVERED LATE REGISTRATION ($60.00) WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FRIDAY, July 29 th at 6 p.m. AT Detroit Yacht Club Pre Race HQ. Contact Matt Dubois @ 734-671-1786 for late registration instructions.

ENTRY: This regatta is open to sail yachts owned by clubs or members of clubs holding current membership in the DRYA, ILYA and to others upon invitation of the Race Committee.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY: A signed release of liability must be submitted with Yacht Registration.

MEASUREMENTS AND RATINGS: Yachts will be placed into classes and rated in accordance with measurements and ratings accepted and on file with PHRF-LE, D.R.Y.A. and/or the Race Committee. PHRF-LE RATINGS WILL APPLY.

MANAGEMENT RULES: The regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008, the prescriptions of the United States Sailing Association, the PHRF-LE Spinnaker and JAM rules, and any applicable class or one-design rules. This regatta is classified as a Category “A” Event.

SCORING: The low point system of Appendix A will apply.

CREW: Competing yachts shall in all respects be seaworthy and shall be manned by an adequate and capable crew.

STAGING AREA: Belle Isle Bridge to International Boundary Line.

RESTRICTED AREA: All yachts must keep clear of the indicated restricted area until after the warning signal for their class.

STARTING LINE: Between the RC Flag on the Race Committee Boat on the port end and the starting buoy on the starboard end. A protection mark may be present in the vicinity of the Race Committee Boat. No yacht may properly start between the protection mark and the Race Committee Boat. The protection mark is considered a part of the Race Committee Boat and hence a starting mark.

CLASSES AND RATINGS: PHRF, One Design, JAM, and cruising classes are invited. Copy of valid rating certificate required except for One Design. The Race Committee may assign restricted PHRF ratings to yachts without PHRF-LE ratings. Class splits will be based on registered yachts. Splits will be displayed at Detroit Yacht Club Pre- Race HQ on Friday night at 8 PM.

CODE PENNANTS: Note Pennant Color under STARTING TIME for the different classes.

START SYSTEM: Races will be started by using RRS 26

CLASS STARTING TIMES Class Pennant RC Shape Time Color 1 Cruising White White 11:00 am 2 One Design Red Red 11:05 p.m. (All one-design classes start in this start) 3 JAM Green Green 11:10 p.m. 4 PHRF C Yellow Yellow 11:15 pm 5 PHRF B Grey Grey 11:20 pm 5 PHRF A Blue Blue 11:25 pm

RADIO MONITORING: The Race Committee Boat and all official Patrol Boats will monitor VHF Channel 71 as a safety consideration.

COURSE: Downstream from the start, leaving Fighting Island North light to port and Grassy Island to starboard. Leave Fighting Island South Light to port. Leave Livingstone Channel Upper Entry Light to starboard-DO NOT enter Livingstone Channel. Leave mark D65 to starboard. Enter Hole in Wall leaving Livingstone Channel Light DL20 to port. Leave Powder House Island mark RN 16 to port.

SPECIAL NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW, PARTICIPANTS MUST NOT INTERFERE WITH COMMERCIAL SHIPPING IN THE .

FINISH LINE: The finish line shall be between an RC Flag on the committee boat anchored at the outer end of the GIYC guest dock and the Finish buoy anchored between the main dock and the southern tip of Sugar Island. The length of the race course is 16.9 NM for handicap purposes. If no finish buoy is present, the finish line shall be between the RC Flag on the committee boat anchored at GIYC and the southern tip of Sugar Island.

PROTESTS: Protests will be made in accordance with the RRS. Time limit for filing is within one hour after finishing. A yacht may exonerate a violation of Part 2 of the RRS by completing a one-turn penalty, which shall be done anytime before finishing. This changes the RRS.

TIME LIMIT: 7 hours after each class start.

NOTE : When yachts have finished, they must not interfere with the finish line. An attempt will be made to direct boats to suitable dockage.

AWARDS: First, Second, and Third place awards will be made to yachts in each class.

In addition, the following perpetual trophies will be awarded:

Commodore Ralph Braden Trophy will be awarded to the PHRF yacht with the best-corrected time. Commodore Oscar E. Raison Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the mono-hull yacht with the best elapsed time. Commodore Charles Anderson Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the GIYC yacht with the best elapsed time. Commodore Edward Campbell Trophy will be awarded to the JAM yacht with the best-corrected time. Grosse Ile Yacht Club Past Commodore's Trophy will be awarded to the GIYC PHRF yacht with the best-corrected time. Jimmy Morrison Trophy will be awarded to Cruising Class Yacht with the best-corrected time. (Al permanent trophies will remain at Grosse Ile Yacht Club).

Special Awards – in accordance with the celebration of the Leukemia Cup portion of the GIYC Downriver Race, the following special awards will be presented:

- Awards for the yachts finishing 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd overall who have registered for the Leukemia Cup - Name on the Perpetual Trophy for the Yacht Finishing first overall who has registered for the Leukemia Cup - Name on the Perpetual Trophy for the Yacht who has raised the most money for the Leukemia Cup

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:

FRIDAY

5:00 – 12:00 pm - Downriver Race Leukemia Cup Party at Detroit Yacht Club (Please make dock reservations in advance by calling the DYC Harbormaster – Ross, at (313) 824-1200, ext. 264) - “Open House” aboard Leukemia Cup participant’s boats – wander the docks, and visit with other boats flying the Leukemia Cup pennants – both power and sail - Late Race Registration 6:00 - ??? p.m. - Dinner on your own at DYC

SATURDAY

10:55 am - Warning gun for the first start of the 2011 GIYC Downriver Race/Leukemia Cup Regatta ( participating power boats follow the fleet down the river as patrol boats) 3:00 – 6:30 pm - Enjoy the music of legendary Blues musician David Gerald at GIYC 3:00 – 6:30 pm - Silent Auction of Amazing items for the benefit of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Michigan 5:00 – 6:30 pm - Buffet Dinner (nominal cost) 7:00 pm - Race awards presentation and presentation of special awards, announcement of silent auction winners SUNDAY 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. - Sailor’s Breakfast 9:00 am - Downriver Regatta Race Skipper’s meeting (deck above the bar)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Matt Dubois 734-671-1786

2011 GIYC Downriver Race Application

Skipper Name:______Emailaddress:______

Skipper Address: ______City:______

State:______Zip:______Phone:______

Boat Name:______Sail Number:______

Boat Type ______Rating (Include rating certificate)______

Yacht Club Affiliation: ______

Class: PHRF JAM Cruising One Design ______Please circle class (for one design classes, please write in one design class)

RELEASE OF LIABILITY In consideration of the acceptance of my application in this yacht race, I hereby waive, release, and discharge any and all claims for damages for death, personal injury or property damage which I may subsequently accrue to me, as a result of my participation in this regatta. This release is intended to discharge the organizing authority, sponsors, promoting clubs, officials, any involved municipalities and other public entities, and (if applicable) the United States Sailing Association from and against any and all liability arising out of or connected in any way with my participation in this race, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities mentioned above. In further understanding that serious accidents occasionally occur during yacht racing, and that damage, as a consequence. I knowingly assume the risks of yacht racing and release and hold harmless all of the persons or entities mentioned above whom might otherwise be liable to me or my heirs or assigns for damages. Further, I agree to abide by the rules, regulations, and sailing instruction of this yacht race and the United States Sailing Association.

Skipper’s Signature______Date______

Entry Fee: $30 – please make checks payable to “Grosse Ile Yacht Club” (After July 28 th entry fee is $60)

Please Note: PHRF-LE ratings will apply

- All yachts entered in the 2011 Downriver Race are automatically entered in the Downriver Race day regatta on Sunday, July 31, with no additional entry fee. Skipper’s meeting will be at 9 am on the patio above the bar at GIYC.

- Any yacht wishing to remain at GIYC until the Thursday, August 4 th for the ILYA Deepwater race to Put-in-Bay may do so without charge – please contact Race Chairman Matt Dubois if you wish to do so.

Please return completed application with entry fee to:

2011 Downriver Race/Leukemia Cup Regatta C/o Matt Dubois 27939 Elba Dr Grosse Ile, MI 48138

Applications due July 28 th ) (Late applications accepted until July 29th t at 6pm with appropriate late fee)

REGISTER NOW! The Leukemia Cup Regatta Saturday, July 30, 2011 Belle Isle to Grosse Ile Yacht Club In Memory of Patti McCarthy

Held in concurrence with the GIYC annual Downriver Race, Leukemia Cup Regatta participants compete in a fundraising competition that runs along with the actual sailing Regatta from Detroit to Grosse Ile. Register today and help fight leukemia, lymphoma and other blood cancers!

Pick up a registration form at Grosse Ile Yacht Club or register online at www.leukemiacup.org/mi.

Exciting incentives available Virtual boats available for individual and boat fundraising! for those who choose not to sail. Powerboaters not participating in the race are also encouraged to register their boats, raise funds for LLS and earn incentives!

For more information, contact: Lauren Sackey, Campaign Coordinator (248) 581-3906 ● [email protected] Sail for the Cure Grosse Ile Yacht Club July 30, 2011 Grosse Ile, MI

JOIN THE CREW THAT CARES and help fight blood cancers by entering your boat and crew in the Inaugural Leukemia Cup Regatta at Grosse Ile Yacht Club in Grosse Ile, Michigan. Held in concurrence with the Downriver Race, the Leukemia Cup is both a race and a fundraising competition. Skippers, crew members and even non-sailors fundraise to support blood cancer research and patient services right here in Michigan. All fundraisers earn exciting incentives.

You Could Win A Fantasy Sail with Gary Jobson, world-renowned sailor and ESPN commentator, as well as other great prizes from our national sponsors in the Leukemia Cup Regatta series. This year’s Fantasy Sail is October 14-16, 2011, in beautiful New York Harbor. This special weekend also includes a private reception at the New York Yacht Club.

Join us on Saturday, July 30, 2011 for an exciting day of events at GIYC, including the Leukemia Cup Regatta.

Please return your registration form by July 8, 2011 to have your boat’s name printed on the official Leukemia Cup Regatta t-shirt. Skippers who raise $100 or more will receive a long-sleeved Regatta t-shirt. Crew members who donate $25 or more will receive a short-sleeved Regatta t-shirt. Upon registration, you will receive a fundraising packet that includes information to assist you and your crew in successfully raising funds to help fight blood cancers and qualifying for incentives.

For questions or additional information, contact Lauren Sackey, Campaign Coordinator at (248) 581-3906. Leukemia Cup Regattas are open to the public.

Skipper’s Boat Information Form Complete the form below and mail or fax it with your $100 donation to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 1471 E. 12 Mile Road Madison Heights, MI 48071 Phone: (800) 456-5413 Fax: (248) 581-3901

Skipper’s Name: Club Affiliation:

Boat Name: # of Crew Members: Fundraising Goal: $

T-shirt size (circle one): M L XL XXL

Address: City: State: Zip:

Phone: Fax: Email:

I / We are racing in honor/memory of:

_____ I cannot participate, but please accept my tax deductible donation.

Please enclose your $100 check (payable to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)

or donate using a credit card: (circle one) MasterCard Visa AmEx Discover Card #: Exp. Date: Security Code #:

Amount: $ Signature: 2011 Leukemia Cup Regatta Incentives

$25 (crew) Short-sleeved Leukemia Cup Regatta shirt

$100 Long-sleeved Leukemia Cup Regatta (LCR) shirt

$250 LCR deluxe sports duffle bag + long-sleeved LCR shirt

$350 online Choice of Vineyard Vines/LCR cobranded tie or tote bag + duffle bag and long-sleeved LCR shirt

$500 LCR hat signed by Gary Jobson + duffle bag and long-sleeved LCR shirt

$1,000 Gill foul weather jacket + LCR hat signed by Gary Jobson, duffle bag and long-sleeved LCR shirt

$2,500 Mount Gay Rum hat, LCR polo shirt and Gill deckhand gloves + Gill foul weather jacket, LCR hat signed by Gary Jobson, duffle bag and long-sleeved LCR shirt

$3,500 Vineyard Vines/LCR cobranded apparel package consisting of a belt, a Henley shirt and fleece vest + Mount Gay Rum hat, LCR polo shirt, Gill deckhand gloves, Gill foul weather jacket, LCR hat signed by Gary Jobson, duffle bag and long-sleeved LCR shirt

$5,000 per crew Crew (up to six members) plus skipper receive LCR half-zip microfiber windshirts, LCR hats signed by Gary Jobson and a signed copy of Gary Jobson’s newest book!

$2,500** INAUGURAL YEAR ONLY: Fantasy Sail with Gary Jobson in New York Harbor + all of the above

**$2,500 must be raised and turned in to LLS by July 30, 2011 to qualify for Fantasy Sail. Fantasy Sail qualification is regularly $8,500. This special incentive is only valid for the Grosse Ile Yacht Club inaugural Leukemia Cup Regatta.

For each $500 raised: One entry for each drawing: $1,000 West Marine shopping spree $2,000 Vineyard Vines shopping spree

The top fundraiser in the Michigan Leukemia Cup Regatta will receive a North Sails 35% off non- transferrable gift certificate (maximum value $2,500).

The second highest fundraiser in the Michigan Leukemia Cup Regatta will receive a limited-edition Ken Gardiner 16-inch America’s Cup 1851 model.

The top fundraising boat in the Michigan Leukemia Cup Regatta will become the featured boat for all 2012 promotional materials.