Notice of Regatta Hibiscus Cup Small Boat Regatta May 16th, 2015 On Charlotte Harbor just off Gilchrist Park Sponsored by: Charlotte Harbor Community Center Inc.,

Rules: Regatta will be governed by the current Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), the prescriptive of U.S. Sailing Association, (except as altered by the sailing instructions).

Fees: Regatta fee is $20.00 Donation Early registration by May 1st 12:00 PM for special fleet assignment. Any small boat in the community is ask to come out and join the fun. For any one-design class there must be 3 boats to be scored as one design. Circle one: ( looking for the , Precision 15, Prams, 2.4’s, Sea Pearls, and others for One Design fleets ) All boats with less than a fleet of three will be done on Portsmouth system . Circle two: ’s, Harbor 20’s Will have own circle if we have enough entries to provide for circle, other wise no racing for them.

Sailing Instructions: Sailing instructions will be available online at www.thesailingcenter.org or by email two days before race date.

Regatta Site: Gil Crest Park, Punta Gorda, Florida Notice: Registration should be done by mail, internet, or at center (beach complex) on any Wednesday before 1:00 PM and late registration on Saturday for circle one will be done by phone to 941-456-8542 one hour before race. Boats may be launched from anywhere in the county or city (your choice).

On the water there maybe 2 courses depending on boats that early register. Boats with less than 3.5 feet of will be racing close to shore by park (circle one) and other boats will have to race towards the middle of harbor marker #4 (citcle).

Trophies: Trophies recognition: Announcements of winners at the Fest the Hibiscus Fest ASAP after the races are complete.

For More Info: Dennis Peck, 941-627-6650, cell 941-456-8542 19246 Palmdale Ct. Port Charlotte, Fl 33948 [email protected]

Schedule Saturday May 17 th 8:00 AM Registration 8:30 AM Skippers Meeting done by phone call with questions, 941-456-8542 before 8:45 9:30 AM Warning gun, first race of day, subsequent races to follow Last race to start will be called on the water but no later than 1:30 PM.

Please email information to [email protected] if you are going to register late, Thank you.

Entry Form

Boat make ______Length ____ Name & or Sail # ______

Name Age

Address

City State Zip Phone

USSCA# NA U.S. Sailing# NA Amt. Enclosed $ Make Check Payable to: Charlotte Harbor Community Sailing Center Send to Dennis Peck, 19246 Palmdale Ct. , Port Charlotte, Fl. 33948 Each skipper must sign release form.

Phone: Dennis- 941-627-6650 or 941-456-8542 CHCSC Race Management, 19246 Palmdale Ct. Port Charlotte, Fl, 33948

Skipper ______Phone______Street ______City/Zip ______Boat Name ______Mfg. & Model ______Sail No. ______Length______

In consideration of your accepting my entry into the Sailing Program, I agree to be bound by the Racing Rules of Sailing, the CHCSC By-Laws and Small Boat Racing Instructions, which I have read and understand. My Boat will be outfitted, equipped and handled in accordance with those instructions, and she shall be properly manned. I waive for myself, my executors and administrators, heir(s) and assigns any and all claims as may accrue to me or them against the Charlotte Harbor Community Sailing Center Inc. or its partnership and or sponsors, its officers, directors, employees and agents and any one or more of them arising out of my participation in the CHCSC’s Sailing Program or arising from any related activities.

Skipper’s Signature ______Date______