Get Ready for the 68th Annual Newport to Ensenada Race April 24 – 26, 2015 Featuring the new Transpac qualifying course!

Join the largest SoCal fleet on a classic race course! • Over 250 in over 20 classes • One Design Racing – SC 70’s, Fast 50’s, J120’s • Manufacturer trophies for Catalina and Beneteau • New night racing seminars sponsored by Ullman Sails. • New pre N2E race weekend 4/18 & 19 at Balboa YC • Special offer to participate in SDYC’s Cup the following weekend. • Pre-Race Seminars at leading yacht clubs in March and April. Check the website. • Early entry discount program in Jan.

For more information or to enter the race online www.newporttoensenada.com Yachting Association

Dear Racers:

Welcome to the 86th annual running of the SCYA Midwinter Regatta. This unique event will be held at 2 dozen venues stretching from Ventura to . There will be over 100 classes represented, including one-design, PHRF, cruisers, dinghies, R/C model boats and predicted log. Whether you are an experienced ocean racer, dinghy sailor or a cruiser that just wants to have a fun weekend on the water this is the event for you.

With over 600 boats and 2,500 participants you have the opportunity to test your skills against some of the best sailors in our area. Come out to see if your team can earn one of the many take home trophies’ and maybe get your name on one of the perpetual trophies. The host clubs will be working very hard to make this a fun event and showcase what they offer the yachting community.

Your participation in the event will support the Southern California Yachting. SCYA has been serving the yachting community for over 90 years. Activities include publishing the annual Race Calendar and Directory, sponsoring safety seminars, presenting honor awards to the member clubs and individuals, providing a service center to assist all our member clubs, and providing a yachting presence to public agencies having influence over the boating community. SCYA is a service oriented, non-profit organization supporting yacht clubs; learn more about SCYA at http://www.scya.org.

On behalf of the SCYA Midwinter Committee, thank you for participating. We are confident that the Midwinters will be a wonderful racing experience and networking opportunity. If you need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (310) 316-4953 or e-mail me at [email protected].

Kellie Fennessy Kellie Fennessy, Chair, SCYA 2015 Midwinter Regatta

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA YACHTING ASSOCIATION Commodore...... Monty Groutage, SYCLB...... (714) 657-9953 Vice Commodore...... Shawn Milligan, PRYC / HYC...... (310) 612-0248 Rear Commodore...... Simon Dekker, SGYC...... (310) 612-0248 MIDWINTER REGATTA COMMITTEE Chairman...... Kellie Fennessy, CYC/ASMBYC...... (310) 316-4953 Vice Chairman...... JoAnn Sedgwick, SGYC...... (858) 213-5498 Sponsor Co-Chairman...... Peter Tietz, LMVYC...... (619) 757-3915 Sponsor Co-Chairman…………...... Simon Dekker, SGYC...... (310) 612-0248 Trophies...... Tom Eskridge, CBYC...... (310) 938-1926 Presenters...... Jerry Martin, KHYC...... (310) 374-0741 West Marine Dana Point West Marine Orange 949-493-4455 714-279-9700 West Marine Hermosa Beach West Marine Riverside 310-374-5242 951-354-5282 West Marine Long Beach West Marine San Diego #01733 562-598-9400 619-298-3020 West Marine Newport Beach West Marine San Diego #00016 949-673-9700 619-225-8844 West Marine Oceanside West Marine San Pedro 760-435-9290 310-833-0717

Notice of Race February 21 & 22 2015*

1.0 RULES The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of , 2013-2016 (“RRS”).

2.0 ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY 2.1 Each entrant must be a member of a yacht club or sailing association belonging to the Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA), US SAILING, the Southern California Cruiser Association (SCCA), or the American Model Yacht Association (ACMYA) or a guest of the host venue. In select classes the Host Venue may waive this requirement and accept other entries. Contact the Host Venue for further information.

2.2 Participating classes are listed in this Notice and include handicap, one-design, model boats and predicted log. Classes not listed may apply to the SCYA Midwinter Chairman for assignment to a host club. Three entries are required to establish a class. All entrants must be current members of the fleet in which they race. Out of the area boats may obtain a guest handicap certificate from PHRF of Southern California by calling (562) 438-6712.

2.3 Boats competing in this regatta shall use the ratings applicable to the individual host yacht club’s venue where they race.

2.4 Entries can be mailed to the host yacht club, hand delivered there, or submitted on-line if the host yacht club so provides, before the entry deadline specified by each host yacht club. Host model yacht clubs may use their own entry forms.

2.5 One-design classes are requested to have an official representative at each host club before or during registration to resolve any issue relating to that class.

2.6 Entry fees:

LOA of the : Less than 10 ft. 10 to 19.9 ft. 20-30 ft. Over 30 ft. Regular Fee $20.00 $30.00 $35.00 $45.00 US SAILING Member $18.00 $28.00 $33.00 $43.00

Model Boats and Predicted Log $20.00 REGISTRATION FEE CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO THE HOST CLUB

3.0 SCHEDULE OF RACES The schedule of races and starting times are listed in this Notice of Race under each host yacht club. Competitors are requested to contact their host yacht club as to any start time changes and special instructions.

4.0 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS Sailing Instructions will be published by each host yacht club and will be available as determined by each club.

5.0 TROPHIES Trophies will be awarded at each host yacht club after the final race, according to the following schedule:

Entries 3 to 5 6 to 8 9 to 15 16 to 20 21 up Trophies 1 2 3 4 5 Trophies not claimed within 60 days shall be forfeited.

6.0 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Competitors in this event are reminded that they participate entirely at their own risk. See RRS 4, Decision to Race.

*Certain classes will race only on one of the above dates or on other dates, as indicated in this Notice.

THE MIDWINTER REGATTA IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR SPONSORS!

SCYA HOPES YOU’LL SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WITH YOUR PATRONAGE!

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Southern California Yachting Association Sail # 86th Midwinter Regatta Rating Boat type and size Entry Form and Race Agreement Boat Name

Doc/CF# Host Yacht Club______

 One-Design  PHRF  ORCA  PHRF N/S  Sport Boat ENTRY FEES

 Model  Portsmouth  Predicted Log  Class Boats Less than 10’...... $20.00* Boats 10' to 19.9'...... $30.00*

Boats 20' to 30'...... $35.00* Skipper(s) Name Boats over 30'...... $45.00* Phone # Email Model ...... $10.00 Address Predicted Log…………………………….$20.00 City State Zip Host may charge additional fees. Yacht Club US SAILING # Expiration Date *US SAILING member deduct $2.00

Please accept my entry in the SCYA 2015 Midwinter Regatta. In consideration of your acceptance, I hereby agree as follows: My vessel will be equipped to conform to all USCG and US SAILING safety requirements and those of the fleet in which I compete. I agree to comply with all rules and instructions issued by SCYA and the host yacht club. I hereby release the SCYA, the host yacht club or participating sailing association, and its officers, agents and committee persons, from any and all liability for any injury to myself, my crew or my vessel arising out my participation in this regatta to the extent that such release does not discharge my insurance carrier under the provisions of the insurance policies on my vessel. I assume any risk of injury or death arising out of my participation in the regatta, failure or breakage of my vessel or any of its equipment, or either conditions. I own or have chartered the yacht entered and I am a member in good standing of a Yacht Club or Association recognized by SCYA, US SAILING, SCCA, or AMYA (Requirement may be waived by Clubs in the PHRF Non-Spin. Class).

Date ______Signed ______

Fee Enclosed $______Signed ______Parent or guardian of minor (if under 18 years of age).

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE HOST CLUB

Complete above information and send a check payable to the host yacht club for your class of entry.

For Host Club Use Only

Fee Received $______Fleet/Class ______

Cash $______Check Amount $______Check # ______Date______

Check with the Host Club for updates and to receive the Sailing Instructions. Some of the Host Clubs are also accepting online registration The latest News and Information is available at www.midwinters.scyaweb.org Host Clubs awaits your T-Shirt order. Do not be disappointed. Order now! Check out what is available at www.midwinters.scyaweb.org or with the Host Club

Some of our Sponsors and Supporters may be providing special promotions for participants, if you do not wish to receive this information from them please check this box.  e-mail______SCYA MIDWINTER 2015 SCHEDULE BY HOST CLUBS

ALAMITOS BAY YACHT CLUB (ABYC) - (8 Classes) Classes: 505, A Class, C-15, , F-18, , I-14, Master, 640, A & B 1st Warning Signal Entries Close: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015. 11:57 a.m. both days Entries to: Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, 7201 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90803. Entries will be taken race day at ABYC. Skippers’ Meetings: 10:30 a.m., Saturday at ABYC. Trophy Presentations: After racing Sunday at ABYC. Event Chair: Steven Smith, Tel. (310) 849-9779, Email [email protected] Launching: Two hoists (maximum capacity 5,000 lbs.) and a dinghy ramp are available. Every boat using a hoist must have its own INTERNAL sling. Parking and Storage: Parking at ABYC is limited to the time required to disconnect trailers and transfer gear. Off-street parking is across the street in municipal lots. Participants may bring their boats into the ABYC yard on the Friday before the regatta, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Storage before or after the regatta may be available at $10/day. Please make arrangements for extended storage in advance with the ABYC office, Tel. (562) 434-9955. Parking at Claremont Launch Ramp is on a space-available basis. Hospitality: The Galley (snack bar) will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., breakfast is served until 10:30 a.m. Bag lunches may be purchased each race day. The Bar will be open after racing both days (please see club web site for more information: www.abyc.org).

AMERICAN LEGION YACHT CLUB (ALYC) - (2 Classes) 1st Warning Signal Classes: PHRF, PHRF NS 11:55 a.m. both days Newport Harbor PHRF High Point Series Entries Close: 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2015. Entries to: American Legion Yacht Club, 215 15th Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Email [email protected] Skippers’ Meeting: 8:30 a.m., Saturday February 21 in the ALYC Clubhouse “Hut”. Trophy Presentation: 6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22 at American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291. PRO: Dan O’Sullivan, Tel. (949) 673-5002, Email [email protected] Slips and Moorings: Guest slips are very limited. ALYC guest dock is available for loading and unloading only. Moorings available through Newport Harbor Master, Tel. (949) 723-1002. Parking: Usually available along 15th Street and Balboa Boulevard. Hospitality: Continental breakfast at Skippers’ Meeting Saturday morning. Light dinner at 5:00 p.m. Saturday. No-host breakfast starting 10:00 a.m., Sunday. No-host bar both days after racing.

BAHIA CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB (BCYC) - (2 Classes) 1st Warning Signal Classes: Harbor 20, . 1:00 p.m. both days Entries Close: 9:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015. Entries to: On Line at http://www.bcyc.org/ (preferred) or to Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, 1601 Bayside Dr., Corona del Mar, CA 92625-1832. Event Chair: Paul DeCapua, Tel. (949) 698-2285, Email [email protected] Hospitality: No-host bar and hors d’oeuvres after racing.

SCYA MIDWINTER 2015 SCHEDULE BY HOST CLUBS BALBOA YACHT CLUB (BYC) - (1 Class) 1st Warning Signal: Class: Senior Naples (Saturday only) 1:00 p.m. Saturday Entries Close: 12:30 p.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015. ALAMITOS BAY YACHT CLUB (ABYC) - (8 Classes) Entries to: Sailing Administrator, Balboa Yacht Club, 1801 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625. Classes: 505, A Class, C-15, Cal 20, F-18, Finn, I-14, Laser Master, , Lido 14 A & B 1st Warning Signal Sailing Administrator: Becky Lenhart, Tel. (949) 673-3515 x133, Fax (949) 673-8937, Entries Close: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015. 11:57 a.m. both Email [email protected] days Entries to: Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, 7201 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90803. Launching, Parking and Storage: BYC Dock Master, Tel. (949) 673-3515 x142. Entries will be taken race day at ABYC. Hospitality: No-host bar and hors d’oeuvres after racing. Skippers’ Meetings: 10:30 a.m., Saturday at ABYC. Trophy Presentations: After racing Sunday at ABYC. CABRILLO BEACH YACHT CLUB (CBYC) - (2 Classes) 1st Warning Signal Event Chair: Steven Smith, Tel. (310) 849-9779, Email [email protected] Classes: Mercury, Cal 20. 11:55 a.m. both days Launching: Two hoists (maximum capacity 5,000 lbs.) and a dinghy ramp are available. Entries Close: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015. Every boat using a hoist must have its own INTERNAL sling. Entries to: R.C. Chairman, Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club, 211 W. 22nd Street, San Pedro, CA 90731-7207. Parking and Storage: Parking at ABYC is limited to the time required to disconnect trailers Skippers’ Meeting: 10:00 a.m., Saturday. and transfer gear. Off-street parking is across the street in municipal lots. Participants may Event Chair: Greg Clark, Tel. (310) 951-4171, Email [email protected] bring their boats into the ABYC yard on the Friday before the regatta, between 9:00 a.m. Launching: 6.000 lb. hoist and dinghy ramp are in the dry-storage facility next to the main club. and 5:00 p.m. Storage before or after the regatta may be available at $10/day. Please make Hospitality: Bar open daily 5:00 - 10:30 p.m., food service Wed. - Sat. arrangements for extended storage in advance with the ABYC office, Tel. (562) 434-9955. Sack lunches available upon request. Parking at Claremont Launch Ramp is on a space-available basis. Hospitality: The Galley (snack bar) will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., breakfast is served until 10:30 a.m. Bag lunches may be purchased each race day. The Bar will be open CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB (CYC) - (5 Classes) 1st Warning Signal after racing both days (please see club web site for more information: www.abyc.org). Classes: Martin 242, , J/80, Tartan 101 and J/109 11:55 a.m. both days Entries Close: 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2015. Competitors must AMERICAN LEGION YACHT CLUB (ALYC) - (2 Classes) 1st Warning Signal submit a combined California Yacht Club (CYC) and SCYA Midwinter Entry Form. Classes: PHRF, PHRF NS 11:55 a.m. both days The CYC/SCYA Entry Form is available on line at www.calyachtclub.com Newport Harbor PHRF High Point Series Late entries will be accepted only with prior approval of the Regatta Chairman. Entries Close: 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2015. Regatta Chair: Monica Antola, Tel. (310) 595-5181, Email [email protected] Entries to: American Legion Yacht Club, 215 15th Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Entries to: SCYA Midwinter, California Yacht Club, 4469 Admiralty Way, Email [email protected] Marina del Rey, CA 90292. The CYC/SCYA Entry Form and entry fee may be Skippers’ Meeting: 8:30 a.m., Saturday February 21 in the ALYC Clubhouse “Hut”. submitted on-line at www.calyachtclub.com, or mailed or delivered to CYC Trophy Presentation: 6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22 at American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291. Moorings, Launching, Parking and Storage: Ty Olsen, Dockmaster, Tel. (310) 823-4567. PRO: Dan O’Sullivan, Tel. (949) 673-5002, Email [email protected] Hospitality: No-host bar and hors d’oeuvres after racing both days. Slips and Moorings: Guest slips are very limited. ALYC guest dock is available for loading and unloading only. Moorings available through Newport Harbor st Master, Tel. (949) 723-1002. CHANNEL ISLANDS YACHT CLUB (ChIYC) - (4 Classes) 1 Warning Signal Parking: Usually available along 15th Street and Balboa Boulevard. Classes: J/24, Wylie Wabbit, PHRF Spinn & Non-Spinn, (Possible A/B class) 11:55 a.m. both days Hospitality: Continental breakfast at Skippers’ Meeting Saturday morning. Entries Close: 8:30 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015. Light dinner at 5:00 p.m. Saturday. No-host breakfast starting 10:00 a.m., Sunday. Entries to: email - Jane Thomas ([email protected]) or ChIYC, No-host bar both days after racing. attention Jane Thomas, 4100 Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard, CA 93035. Skippers’ Meeting: 0830 J-24 fleet @ VYC, 1755 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura (805-642-0426) BAHIA CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB (BCYC) - (2 Classes) 1st Warning Signal 0900 All Others @ ChIYC, 4100 Harbor Bl, Oxnard (805-985-2492) Classes: Harbor 20, Thistle. 1:00 p.m. both days Event Chair: Jane Thomas, Tel. (415) 518-4046, Email [email protected] Entries Close: 9:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015. Launching: Channel Islands Harbor: Ramp and small boat hoist at Channel Islands Entries to: On Line at http://www.bcyc.org/ (preferred) or to Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, Landing (805-985-6059), S Victoria Blvd south of Channel Islands Blvd across the channel 1601 Bayside Dr., Corona del Mar, CA 92625-1832. from ChIYC J-24 Launch and weigh-in at VYC, Tel. (808) 642-0426 Event Chair: Paul DeCapua, Tel. (949) 698-2285, Email [email protected] Parking: Available at ChIYC parking lot. Hospitality: No-host bar and hors d’oeuvres after racing. Moorings: For slips contact Port Captains Bill Cline, Tel. (805) 985-1203 or Gary Johnson, Tel. (805) 407-0022 Trophy Presentation: Sunday afternoon at ChIYC after the final race is complete Hospitality: Breakfast 8:00am Saturday ChIYC (prior to Skippers Meeting); No-host bar and hot Buffet after racing both days.

CORONADO YACHT CLUB (CYC) - (4+ Classes) 1st Warning Signal Classes: Flying Tigers 10, Flying Tigers 7.5, J-70, F-18, A Cat, Catalina 36, 11:55 a.m. both days PHRF Non Spinnaker (Class Breaks to be posted upon close of registration) Entries Close: 9:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015. Entries to: On-line at coronadoyc.org Event Chair: Sue Welch, Tel. (619) 522-7975 (home) Email [email protected] Race Chair: Glenn Welch, Tel. (619) 841-5096, Email [email protected] Moorings: Slips as available, call club in advance. Launching: one 3,000 Hospitality: Regular Club hours.

DANA POINT YACHT CLUB (DPYC) - (4 Classes) 1st Warning Signal: Classes: PHRF A, B & C, Non-Spin 11:55 a.m. both days Entries Close: 9:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015. Entries to: Race Chair, Dana Point Yacht Club, 24399 Dana Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629. Online Registration: http://www.dpyc.org/Racing/Race-Entry Race Chair: Brian Werner, Tel. (949) 910-9940, Email [email protected] Moorings: Slips and Trailer storage may be arranged by contacting [email protected] in advance. Launching: 4,000 lb. hoist. Hospitality: Regular Club hours.

DANA WEST YACHT CLUB (DWYC) - (2 Classes) 1st Warning Signal: Classes: Cruising Non Spinnaker A & B (Yacht Club membership is not required) 11:55 a.m. both days Entries Close: 9:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015. Entries to: R.C. Chairman, Dana West Yacht Club, 24601 Dana Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629. Race Chair: Roger Salway, Cell Phone (949) 466-6201, Email [email protected] Moorings: April Salem, Email [email protected] Launching: 4,000 lb. hoist available at DPYC. Hospitality: Regular Club hours

DEL REY YACHT CLUB (DRYC) - (4 Classes) 1st Warning Signal Classes: Opti - Junior: Inside: Green Fleet; Outside: Red, White & 11:55 a.m. both days Fleets. Entries Close: Thursday, February 19, 2015. Entries to: Online at www.dryc.org/racing or R.C. PRO, Sterling Tallman, Del Rey Yacht Club, 13900 Palawan Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292-6294; Tel. (310) 823-4664, Fax (3l0) 821-1346. Event Chair: Sterling Tallman, Tel. (310) 344-5949, E-mail [email protected] Skippers’ Meeting: 10:00 a.m., Saturday. Lunches: Patio Snack Bar, open 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days.

HELMSMAN MODEL YACHT CLUB (HMYC) - (2 Classes) 1st Warning Signal Classes: Newport 12 Meter & 1 Meter (Sunday only). 9:55 a.m. Sunday Entries: $10 Entries Close: 9:00 a.m., Sunday, February 22, 2015. Race Location: El Dorado Park, Long Beach, California. Entries to: R.C. Chair, Bob Danks, 15407 Elmcroft Avenue, Norwalk, CA 90650 Race Chair: Bob Danks, Tel. (562) 868-5120, Email [email protected]

HOLLYWOOD YACHT CLUB (HYC) – (1 Class) Class: All predicted log contestants with boats over 19 feet per Southern California Cruiser Association (SCCA) requirements Entries Close: Friday, February 20, 2015 at 1700 (5:00 pm). Entry fee $20 all vessels. Race Location: Long Beach Harbor Contest Instructions: E-mail [email protected] for ENTRY FORM and course instructions. For additional contest information, please contact event chair. Skippers Meeting: None; contact event chair for event clarification and assistance. Trophy Presentation: Saturday at 1730 Awards Dinner at Mimi’s Café - 6670 E PCH Long Beach Event Chair: John Walker Tel. (909) 792-2654 or Email [email protected]

KING HARBOR YACHT CLUB (KHYC) - (3 Classes) Class: Cruiser (Sunday only) PHRF 1st Warning Signal: Entries Close: 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2014. 11:55 a.m. both days Entries to: R.C. Chair, King Harbor Yacht Club, 280 Yacht Club Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. Note: Cruising class entries must include a Cruiser Class Adjustment Form (Available at www.asmbyc.org and at SMWYC) along with Midwinter entry. Race Chair: John Dean, Tel. (310) 462-3099, Email [email protected] Dock Space: Available on first come basis at KHYC (310) 376-2459 Trophy Presentation: Sunday after racing at KHYC Hospitality: No-host bar and appetizers available on Sunday after racing.

LAKE GREGORY YACHT CLUB (LGYC) - (2 Classes) Date: Saturday May 16, 2015 Classes: Nirvana RC, V-32 RC Entries Close: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 (email or snail mail must be received by then) Entries to: Marilynn Jordan, Fleet Captain LGYC, Email [email protected], P.O. Box 2237, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 $10.00 entry fee for each series. Skippers’ Meetings: Nirvana 11:00 am V-32 1:30pm Trophy Presentations: Following each series Event Chair: Marilynn Jordan, LGYC, Email [email protected], P.O. Box 2237, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 Launching: The RC Boat area of Lake Gregory Regional Park. Parking and Storage: South parking lot on San Moritz Drive. Fee for parking. Bring a camp chair. Hospitality: Hamburger BBQ at Lake Gregory Yacht Club at 5:00 p.m. BYOB $8.00

LAKE MISSION VIEJO YACHT CLUB (LMVYC) - (4 Classes) 1st Warning Signal Classes: Balboa 13, Expo 14.2, Portsmouth, Jr. Sabot 12:25 p.m. Saturday Only Entries Close: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015. Entries to: Lake Mission Viejo Yacht Club, 22555 Olympiad Rd., Mission Viejo, CA 92692 Event Chair: Rod Simenz, Tel. (949) 462-0838, Email [email protected] Skippers’ Meeting: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 2014 Hospitality: Food and beverages after racing. Note: Lake Mission Viejo has a 30-day quarantine restriction due to quagga mussel threat which precludes visitor boats at this time. LMVYC has a limited number of boats available for use by members of other clubs. Call the Event Chair for details.

MISSION BAY YACHT CLUB (MBYC) - (17 Classes) 1st Warning Signal Classes: Offshore: C-22, Inter 20, Hobie Cats, Laser, 11:55 a.m. both days Laser Radials, , , Soling, , Thistle, , Victory 21. Inshore: Buccaneer, Beginner , Snipes, MC , , Finn. Entries Close: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 15, 2014. Entries to: , 1215 Carmel Place, San Diego, CA 92109. Tel. (858) 488-0501. Regatta Chair: Barbara Hochart [email protected] and Carol Shear [email protected] Launching: 2 hoists, 1 beach launching, 1 ramp for launching - NO CAMPING, NO DOGS. Hospitality: Breakfast buffet (8:00 -11:30 a.m.). Lunch from menu (11:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m.). Bar open from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday and 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday. Entertainment in the bar on Saturday night.

NEWPORT HARBOR YACHT CLUB (NHYC) - (5 Classes) 1st Warning Signal: Classes: Junior A, B, C1, C2, C3. C2/C3: 11:00 a.m. & Entries Close: 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2054. A/B/C1: 1:30 p.m. both days Entries to: On-line at www.nhyc.org Skippers’ Meeting: C2/C3 10:30 a.m. & A/B/C1 12:45 p.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015. Race Chair: Jenn Lancaster, Tel. (949) 723-6869, Email [email protected] Lunch: Pre-order bag lunches on line with registration, for $7.50 each; lunch orders must be received by Wednesday, February 18, 2054.

OCEANSIDE YACHT CLUB (OYC) - (3 Classes) 1st Warning Signal: Classes: PHRF (0+) Sat & Sun; Sabots (Saturday only); Lido 14 (Sunday only) 11:55 a.m. both days Entries Close: 9:30 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015 (PHRF and Sabot classes) and 9:30 a.m. Sunday, February 22, 2015 (Lido class) Entries to: Competitors must submit a combined OYC and SCYA Midwinter Entry Form with can be picked up at OYC or completed day of event. Send entries to: Fleet Captain, Oceanside Yacht Club, 1950 Harbor Drive North, Oceanside, CA 92054. Skippers’ Meetings: PHRF Class and Sabots: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015; Lido class: 10:00 a.m., Sunday, February 22, 2015. Event Chair: Adam Johnson, Tel. (760) 586-6902, Email [email protected] Launching: Municipal boat launching ramp available at south basin of harbor. Hoist services available through Oceanside Marine Center by reservation, Tel. (760) 722-1833. Parking and Storage: Parking available in municipal lot adjacent to the South Basin. Parking for trailers is not permitted on Harbor Drive North or adjacent to the Yacht Club. Moorings: Limited, arrange in advance with the Yacht Club. Hospitality: Bar open both days from 12:00 p.m. Galley open on Saturday for Dinner from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m.

SAN DIEGO YACHT CLUB (SDYC) - (5 Classes) 1st Warning Signal: Classes: Beneteau 36.7, J/80, J/105, J/109, J/120 11:55 a.m. both days Entries Close: 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2015. Entries to: On-line at www.sdyc.org/raceinfo Regatta Manager: Jeff Johnson, Tel. (619) 758-6310, Email [email protected] Race Office: Tel. (619) 758-6309. Moorings: Dock Master at SDYC, Tel. (619) 758-6308. Hospitality: No-host bar after racing both days.

SEAL BEACH YACHT CLUB (SlBYC) - (3 Classes) 1st Warning Signal: Classes: PHRF 0 and above, PHRF Non-Spinn, Cal 25 11:55 a.m. both days Entries Close: Noon Friday, February 20, 2015. Entries to: Race Chair, Seal Beach Yacht Club, 225 Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803. Race Chair: Bob Hubbard, Tel. (562) 544-4211, Email [email protected] Slips and Mooring: SlBYC Office; Tel. (562) 594-6337 Parking: Open parking. Hospitality: Breakfast & lunch not available. No-host bar after racing both days. Trophy Presentation: Immediately following Sunday’s races.

SILVER GATE YACHT CLUB (SGYC) - (1 Class - Feb 21, 2015) 1st Warning Signal: Class: V-32 radio controlled boats (Saturday only). 11:55 a.m. Saturday Entries Close: 10 am, Saturday, February 21, 2015 Entries to: V32 Race Chairman, Silver Gate Yacht Club, 2091 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106-3105. Race Chair: Dave Endert, Tel. (909) 981-2751 (Res.) & (909) 576-7017 (Cell), Email [email protected] Hospitality: Mini-dock party for contestants during race. After Race Party & Awards on dining patio.

SILVER GATE YACHT CLUB (SGYC) - (2 Classes - Feb 28, 2015) 1st Warning Signal: Classes: All Catalinas and Corsairs/ 11:55 a.m. Saturday Entries Close: 5pm, Thursday, February 26, 2015 Entries to: MidWinter Regatta, Silver Gate Yacht Club, 2091 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106-3105. Race Chair: Jo Ann Sedgwick, Tel. (858) 213-5498, Email [email protected] Slip Availability: Contact Port Captain at (619) 222-1214 Public launch ramp across Shelter Island Drive. Hospitality: After Race Party & Awards on dining patio.

SOUTHWESTERN YACHT CLUB (SWYC) - (5 Classes) 1st Warning Signal: Classes: PHRF 1-5 (Saturday only). 11:55 a.m. Saturday Entries Close: 4:30 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2015. Entries to: Online entries at www.southwesteryc.org or Midwinter Chairman, Southwestern Yacht Club, 2702 Qualtrough Street, San Diego, CA 92106. Event Chair: Brad Alberts, Tel. (619) 757-0684, Email [email protected] Slips: Tel. (619) 222-0438. Hospitality: No host bar/awards/food for racers at completion of the day

WESTLAKE YACHT CLUB (WYC) - (6 Classes) 1st Warning Signal: Classes: C-18, CFJ, Capri 14.2, Laser, Lido 14, US Sabot (Sunday only). 12:55 p.m. Sunday Entries Close: 11:30 a.m., Friday, February 20, 2015. Entries to: RC Chair, Westlake Yacht Club, 32123 Lindero Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91361. Skippers’ Meeting: 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Launching: Ramp adjacent to WYC. Parking & Moorings: Available at WYC. Note: Boats from fresh water lakes are welcome if they have evidence that they have been out of the water for 90 days. Boat and trailer inspection will start at 10:30 and continue until noon.

SCYA MIDWINTER 2015 VENUES AND CLASSES BY AREA

AREA - CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR / WESTLAKE Channel Islands Yacht Club: J/24, Wylie Wabbit, PHRF Spinn & Non-Spinn, (Possible A/B class ) Westlake Yacht Club: C-18, CFJ, Capri 14.2, Laser, Lido 14, US Sabot (Sunday only)

AREA - SANTA MONICA BAY California Yacht Club: Martin 242, Star, J/80, Tartan 101 and J/109 Del Rey Yacht Club: Opti-Junior: Inside: Green Fleet; Outside: Red, White & Blue Fleets King Harbor Yacht Club: PHRF, PHRF Non Spinnaker, Cruisers (Sunday Only)

AREA - LONG BEACH / LOS ANGELES HARBOR Alamitos Bay Yacht Club: 505, A Class, C-15, Cal 20, F-18, Finn, I-14, Laser Master, Viper 640, Lido 14 A & B Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club: Mercury, Cal 20 Helmsman Model Yacht Club: Model yachts: Newport 12 Meter & Soling 1 Meter (Sunday only) Seal Beach Yacht Club: PHRF 0 and above, PHRF Non-Spinn, Cal 25

AREA - DANA POINT / NEWPORT BEACH / OCEANSIDE American Legion Yacht Club: PHRF (0+), PHRF N/S Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club: Harbor 20, Thistle Balboa Yacht Club: Senior Naples Sabot (Saturday only) Dana Point Yacht Club: PHRF A, B & C, Non-Spin Dana West Yacht Club: Cruising/Non Spinnaker A&B Lake Mission Viejo Yacht Club: Balboa 13, Expo 14.2, Portsmouth, Jr. Sabot (Saturday only) Newport Harbor Yacht Club: Junior Naples Sabot A, B, C-1, C-2, C-3 Oceanside Yacht Club: PHRF (0+), PHRF N/S (Saturday only), Lido 14 (Sunday only)

AREA - SAN DIEGO Coronado Yacht Club: Flying Tigers 10, Flying Tigers 7.5, J-70, F-18, A Cat, Catalina 36, PHRF Non Spinnaker Mission Bay Yacht Club: Offshore: C-22, Inter 20, 29er, Hobie Cats, Laser, Laser Radials, Lightning, Santana 20, Soling, Thistle, Ultimate 20, Victory 21. Inshore: Buccaneer, Beginner Laser Radial, Snipes San Diego Yacht Club: Beneteau 36.7, J/80, J/105, J/109, J/120 Silver Gate Yacht Club: V-32 radio controlled boats (Saturday only) Silver Gate Yacht Club: Feb 28 All Catalinas and Corsairs/catamarans Southwestern Yacht Club: PHRF 1-5 (Saturday only)

SCYA 2015 MIDWINTER ASSOCIATED SPORTS

MODEL YACHTS Helmsman Model Yacht Club: Newport 12 Meter & Soling 1 Meter Silver Gate Yacht Club: V-32 radio controlled boats Lake Gregory Yacht Club: May 16 Nirvana RC, V-32 RC

PREDICTED LOG Hollywood Yacht Club: All predicted log contestants with boats over 19 feet per Southern California Cruiser Association (SCCA) requirements

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