2007-2008 ICSA/Vanguard Men's and Women's Singlehanded National Championship
November 2-4, 2007
Hosted by
University of Washington
Supporting sponsorship provided by Pentax.
Notice of Race
1. Rules
The regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing for 2005- 2008, the ICSA Procedural Rules Fall 2005-2008, the General Conditions for the ICSA North American Intercollegiate Sailing Championships, the Conditions of the North American Intercollegiate Men’s Singlehanded Championship, and the Conditions of the North American Intercollegiate Women’s Singlehanded Championship.
2. Waters
The regatta will be sailed out of the Shilshole Bay Marina on the waters of the Puget Sound. The sailing area will be located in Shilshole Bay. Conditions are “Open Water,” and tidal currents are a factor.
3. Boats
The event will be sailed in Vanguard-provided Lasers. There will be no rotation. The boats shall be sailed as supplied, except that competitor’s may provide and use temporary telltales and/or wind indicators, and personal tiller and extension. Tiller and extension must be in compliance with Laser Class rules.
The Glen S. Foster Trophy will be sailed in Full-Rigged Lasers, and the Janet
Lutz Trophy will be sailed in Radial-Rigged Lasers.
4. Eligibility
All entrants must meet ICSA eligibility requirements and have qualified in their conference elimination event.
5. Fees
Entry fee will be $25 per sailor. A refundable damage deposit of $200 will also be required from each competitor. A Vanguard representative will evaluate damage.
6. Schedule
Friday, November 2nd
9:00 a.m. – Registration and Breakfast
9:00-11:00 a.m. – Practice
11:15a.m. – Competitors’ Meeting
12:00 noon – First Race Warning
6:30 p.m. Banquet Dinner at Waterfront Activities Center on the University of Washington Campus.
Saturday, November 3rd
9:00 a.m. – Report Time and Breakfast
10:00 a.m. – Race Warning
Sunday, November 4th
9:00 a.m. – Report Time and Breakfast
10:00 a.m. – Race Warning
3:00 p.m. – No race shall start after this time.
Awards ceremony to follow immediately upon conclusion of de-rigging.
7. Registration
Forms will be available via the event website. Please email registration forms
to Regatta Chair Alex Jones: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Completed forms must be received
by October 19, 2007.
8. Housing
We are recommending two hotels that are across the street from one another.
The Silver Cloud Inn, University Village offers free in room high-speed
Internet, indoor pool/spa/fitness facilities, complimentary breakfast,
complimentary parking, and more. (about $140 per night)
Travel Lodge University Village offers complimentary breakfast, complimentary
parking, and more. (about $100 per night)
These hotels are near the University of Washington. Across the street from the
upscale shopping area “University Village” which offers a wide variety of
restaurants, grocery stores, and shopping. Five minutes to the University
Avenue’s Bars and Dinning. 20 minutes to the racing area (6.8 miles). 30
minutes to the airport (20 miles). 2 minutes to UW’s Waterfront Activities
Center (Friday’s Banquet).
The Seattle area is full of additional hotels that range from 1-5 stars.
A limited amount of free housing will be available upon request through UW
Sailors. Contact Alex Jones if you would like event housing: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
9. Sailing Instructions
Sailing instructions will be available upon registration and at the event website.
10. Transportation
Seattle/Tacoma International Airport services most major airline carriers. The airport is located approximately 30 minutes from recommended hotels and 45 minutes from the sailing site. A rental car is recommended and can be arranged at the airport.
11. Meals
Each morning, a light breakfast of bagels and cream cheese will be available at the sailing site. Additionally, water and Cliff Bars will be available for competitors at the beginning of each day. Friday evening, a catered dinner will be served after racing at the Waterfront Activities Center on the University of Washington Campus. Each participant will be provided a banquet ticket. Non-competitors and coaches are encouraged to purchase a banquet ticket prior to the event for $15
12. Prizes
For the Men’s Championship, the winner’s name and college shall be engraved on the Glen S. Foster Trophy, and the second place person’s name and college shall be engraved on the George H. Griswold Trophy. For the Women’s Championship, the winner’s name and college shall be engraved on the Janet Lutz Trophy. Keeper trophies, provided by the ICSA, shall be awarded to the top three finishers.
13. US Sailing O’Day Singlehanded Championship.
Competitors interested in participating in the 2008 US O’Day Singlehanded Championship must be a member of US Sailing for the 2007-08 Intercollegiate Sailing Association Singlehanded Championships. There is a reduced membership fee for full-time students (http://www.ussailing.org/).
14. Contact Information
Alex Jones
1812 NE 65th Street
Seattle, WA 98115
(360) 434-0188
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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