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SPERRY CCHHAARRLLEESSTTOONN RRAACCEE WWEEEEKK 22001177 GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR RACE WEEK OFFICIAL SAILMAKER FOR SPERRY CHARLESTON RACE WEEK 2017 THURSDAY PRACTICE RACING DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING Channel 73, look for the green Quantum Quantum Racing Coach James Lyne presents the tetrahedron marks. daily weather and how it applies to each racecousre every morning on the Jumbotron on the beach. J/70: 1 PM 7:30 AM M24: 3 PM OFFSHORE: INSHORE: 9 AM DAILY DOCK TALKS BY QUANTUM SAILS Swing by for a beverage and snack, and learn DAILY VIDEO DEBRIEF how to improve. Look for the boats with Quantum Stop by the Jumbotron for daily racing debriefs. flags near your class docks. All talks take place Quantum Racing Coach James Lyne will deliver immediately after racing. in-depth analysis of the day’s racing with video replays by Quantum Racing cameraman Keith Brash. THURSDAY: J/70, M24 Circle 2 - J/70 FRIDAY: J/24, J/70, J/80, J/88 THURSDAY: Circle 3 - M24, Viper, ORC C SATURDAY: M24, Viper, ORC FRIDAY: (in food tent) SATURDAY: Circle 1 & 4 - J/80, J/88, VX1, ORC D, J/22, J/24 QUANTUM HOSPITALITY TENT SUNDAY: Circle 2 - J/70 Grab a bag of free popcorn and sign up to get an instant prize. Everyone wins! Need new gear? Come by to check out the Quantum Collection and get a free hat if you make an online purchase from the tent. Drop off your sails at Quantum’s porch loft outside the WHILE-YOU-WATCH & Reel Bar to get back on the water as soon as possible. CONTACT SPENCER COLPAERT OVERNIGHT SERVICE [email protected] | 313.402.0527 THETH ESTABLISHEDTABLISTABLISHED PARTYRTY LEADER.LEADER. Goslingsoslingsngs Black Seal Rum has been setting the standard for Dark Rum for generations.tions. Deep, rich, Platinum AAwarward winner. 96 Points. Superlative. And the unique tasting trademarked Dark ’n Stormy® has become a unanimous party-time favorite. 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SPONSORS AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS © Tim Wilkes TITLE SPONSOR CORPORATE SPONSORS ASSOCIATE SPONSORS PATRON SPONSORS CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS Program produced by Linda Rodarte. WELCOME TO ChARlESTON RACE WEEK elcome and thank you for attending the 22nd edition of Sperry Charleston Race Week. We are very fortunate to W have a great venue in an amazing city and enthusiastic participants from all over the globe - all of which have helped make this regatta one of the most successful in the country. As Race Week regulars know, we listen to everyone - participants and sponsors – to harvest new ideas that improve the event every year. This year, we are staging our first-ever Pro Am event, which will add fun and offer anyone the chance to race with the best talent in our sport. It’s important to know that everything offered at Sperry Charleston Race Week wouldn’t be possible without the strong support of our sponsors. That starts with our title sponsor, Sperry. You will find the company’s representatives – along with its latest products – in the Sperry tent at our regatta village. Also, let’s all give a huge thank you to our corporate sponsors, including Quantum Sails, which provides post-race debriefs to help participants become better sailors. All of our sponsors contribute so much to the success of this event, so please “Sperry Charleston Race Week show them your support. has a vibe that’s hard to beat!” It also takes a small army of volunteers to stage an event of this scale © Tim Wilkes and caliber. While you’re showing your appreciation for the sponsors, take a moment to thank the volunteers, starting with our Principal Race Officers and the over 200 race committee volunteers who TABLE OF CONTENTS support them. On shore, there are another 100 volunteers tending to countless behind-the-scenes duties. We particularly want to thank our 2 Sponsors EMT team from Roper St. Francis healthcare. They saved a heart attack victim last year and they will be on hand again to keep us all 3 Welcome Letter safe. All of the volunteers do their best to ensure that you competitors have a great experience here. We all are fortunate to have this 5 Schedule of Events support, so remember to thank them. 6 Charleston Ocean Ultimately, it’s you, the competitor, that this event is all about. So on Racing Association behalf of the members of the Charleston Ocean Racing Association, Sailing through STEM I wish you the best of luck for a fun, memorable regatta, and thanks 8 again for attending. 9 Pro-Am 10 Charleston Race Week Gives Back 11 Destination Charleston Randy Draftz Event Director 12-14 Dining Guide Sperry Charleston Race Week 15 Area Maps 16 Harbor Traffic Information 17 Safety Plan 18-22 Sailing Instructions Inshore Circles 1, 2 & 3 23 Inshore Race Courses 24-27 Sailing Instructions “Our great team of volunteers is Offshore Circle 5 another aspect that makes 28 Offshore Race Courses SCRW so special!” 29-31 Sailing Instructions Pursuit Class 32 Pursuit Class Race Courses Cover photo ©Tim Wilkes 20 17 EvENT SChEDUlE All events listed here are located in the Regatta Village at the Charleston harbor Resort & Marina. Shoreside Event Passes are required for those wishing to attend the evening festivities. Thursday, April 20th, 2017 1300-1600 Informal practice starts/races offered by Quantum for J/70 @ 1300 on Circle 2 and M24 @ 1500 on Circle 3, VhF 73 (look for the green Quantum tetrahedrons.) 1200-1700 Registration packet pick-up at lookout Pavillion 1630 Dock talks for M24 and J/70 hosted by Quantum Sails. Swing by for a beverage and a snack, and learn how to improve. (look for boats with Q flags among class dockage) 1730-1800 Skippers’ Meeting at lookout Pavillion 1800 Daily Video Debrief for J/70’s on the Jumbotron with Ed Baird and video by Keith Brash, presented by Quantum Sails 1800-2100 Opening Beach Party with live Music, Buffet, Open Gosling’s Rum & Beer Bar Friday, April 21st, 2017 0730-1000 US Sailing Buzz Bar (outside the Reel Bar) 0730 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” (Offshore/Pursuit) by Ed Baird on the Jumbotron 0830 harbor Start for Offshore Circle 5 0900 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” (Inshore) by Ed Baird on the Jumbotron 0930 Pursuit Class – First Warning Signal for 1st boat 1030 Offshore (Circle 5) – First Warning Signal 1100 Inshore (Circles 1, 2, 3 & 4) – First Warning Signal Post Race Dock Talks for J/24, J/70, J/80 and J/88 hosted by Quantum Sails. Swing by for a beverage and a snack, and learn how to improve (look for boats with Q flags among class dockage) 1800 Daily Video Debrief on the Jumbotron for M24, Viper and ORC C with Ed Baird and video by Keith Brash, presented by Quantum Sails 1800-2100 Daily Awards, Beach Party, Beach Buffet, Open Goslings Rum & Beer Bar, Gubinelli Malbec Wine Tasting , live Music Saturday, April 22nd, 2017 0730-1000 US Sailing Buzz Bar (outside the Reel Bar) 0730 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” (Offshore/Pursuit) by Ed Baird on the Jumbotron 0830 harbor Start for Offshore Circle 5 0900 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” (Inshore) by Ed Baird on the Jumbotron 0930 Pursuit Class – First Warning Signal for 1st boat 1030 Offshore (Circle 5) – First Warning Signal 1100 Inshore (Circles 1, 2, 3 & 4) – First Warning Signal Post Race Dock Talks for M24, Viper and ORC hosted by Quantum Sails. Swing by for a beverage and a snack, and learn how to improve (look for boats with Q flags among class dockage. ORC at 1730 in the food tent.) 1800 Daily Video Debrief on the Jumbotron for J/80, J/88, J/22, J/24, VX1 and ORC D with Ed Baird and video by Keith Brash, presented by Quantum Sails 1800-2100 Daily Awards, Beach Party, Open Goslings Rum & Beer Bar, Gubinelli Malbec Wine Tasting , Video DJ Sunday, April 23rd, 2017 0730-1000 US Sailing Buzz Bar (outside the Reel Bar) 0730 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” (Offshore/Pursuit) by Ed Baird on the Jumbotron 0830 harbor Start for Offshore Circle 5 0900 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” (Inshore) by Ed Baird on the Jumbotron 0930 Pursuit Course – First Warning Signal for 1st boat 1030 Offshore (Circle 5) – First Warning Signal 1100 Inshore (Circles 1, 2, 3 & 4) – First Warning Signal 1400-1800 Beach Party 1530 Daily Video Debrief on the Jumbotron for J/70 with Ed Baird and video by Keith Brash, presented by Quantum Sails 1700-1800 Awards Ceremony, Chili and Open Beer Bar CORA SAIlING’S lIFEBlOOD IN ChARlESTON adies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Children of all ages! I would like to personally welcome you to Charleston, South Carolina; a L city that is home to rich history, distinguished restaurants, and the 22nd Edition of Sperry Charleston Race Week! Charleston is an exceptional city and there is no better example of her exceptionalism than Sperry Charleston Race Week.