NOTICE OF REGATTA
2005 ATLANTIC CLASS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
SEPTEMBER 23RD, 24TH, 25TH
CEDAR POINT YACHT CLUB
AUGUST 15, 2005
Dear Atlantic Class Skippers, Crew & Friends:
The Cedar Point Yacht Club and its Atlantic Fleet are pleased to host the 77th National Championship Regatta of the Atlantic Class Association on September 23rd, 24th, 25th.
We are optimistic that our September program will include good weather, good wind, and participation from all our fleets for the first time in many years. As usual Ted Fontelieu and his team are ready to provide us with great racing.
We ask that your completed entry form be returned on or before September 9th..
I very much hope you can attend, and look forward to seeing you on September 22nd!
Good Sailing,
Chris
Chris Wittstock
Regatta and Class Chairman
(203) 855-9508
Cwittstock@pacific-crest.com
2005 ATLANTIC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, September 22nd:
6:30 PM Cocktails & Hors-d’Oeuvres/Dinner (BYOB; setups provided)
(included in entrance fee, but please sign –up)
Friday, September 23rd:
8:00 AM Continental Breakfast available at club house
9:00 AM Skippers Meeting
9:30 AM Harbor Start
10:30 AM First gun (or one hour after harbor start) – two races planned
6:30 PM Hors-d’oeuvres
7:30 PM Dinner: BBQ ( BYOB; set-ups provided)
Saturday, September 24th:
8:00 AM Continental Breakfast available at club house
9:00 AM Harbor start - two races planned
10:00 AM First gun (or one hour after harbor start)
6:30 PM Hors-d’oeuvres
7:30 PM Dinner: Lobster Bake ( BYOB; set-ups provided)
9.15 PM Live Band
Sunday, September 25th :
8:00 AM Continental Breakfast available at club house
9:00 AM Harbor start - two races planned
10:00 AM First gun (or one hour after harbor start)
Awards Presentation will take place approximately one hour after the
boats return to the dock.
6:30 PM Sign-Up Dinner
Remember to bring your own beverages for lunch and dinner. Informal dress for all evening events.
2005 ATLANTIC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
GENERAL INFORMATION
ENTRY
Eligibility is limited to Atlantic owners in good standing, and charter skippers whose charters are in conformance with Class Rules, sailing Atlantic Class yachts which meet Class Rules and certification requirements, and who have completed and accepted entries.
The General Entry Fee for members of USSA (United States Sailing Association) is $475, $495 - non USSA members which, in addition to the Entry Fee, covers the following:
Six championship races (if time and weather permit)
Dinners and set-ups for four on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,
Lunches for four on Friday, 9/23, Saturday, 9/24, Sunday 9/25
Continental Breakfast on Friday, 9/23, Saturday, 9/24, Sunday, 9/25
Keeper trophies for top three finishers (top 5 if 15 or more yachts race)
Dockage for Atlantics and support craft.
Entry application requires the entry form, entry fee and the certification form signed by a Rules Committee member.
CERTIFICATION
Section 17 (Championship Series) of the Atlantic Class Association Rules shall apply. Entries will not be accepted unless accompanied by a completed Certification Form, copy enclosed, which has been signed by a Rules Committee Member. No sails will be measured at CPYC after Sunday, September 18.
Note: It is required that each boat owner carry a minimum of $300,000 liability insurance protection. Please include a copy of your policy with your entry fee.
RULES
The Regatta will be governed by The Racing Rules of Sailing 2005 – 2008 including the prescriptions of the United States Sailing Association, the Rules of the Atlantic Class Association, and this Notice of Race (except as any of these may be modified by the Sailing Instructions).
PRIZES
The Atlantic Class Trophy will be presented to the winner at the Atlantic Class Annual Meeting along with keeper prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. If 15 or more yachts start in any one race, prizes will be awarded for 4th and 5th.
HOUSING
Please fill out the attached form if you and your crew would like us to arrange housing. Carole Reichhelm’s contact information is on the form. Alternatively, there is a list of local hotels.
ADDITIONAL DINNERS
Additional dinners may be reserved and paid for by so indicating in the spaces provided on the Additional Dinner Reservation Form. Please mail along with the Entry Form.
FLEECE
Our 2005 fleece vest has been custom designed. Don’t miss out! Vests can be ordered by completing the Fleece Reservation Form and enclosing it with the Entry Form. The cost is $32 per Fleece.
SPECTATOR BOATS
CPYC members will provide spectator boats. Space may be limited and is on a first come, first served basis. Please contact Cindy Wittstock ( 203-855-9508 or ccw@optonline.net)
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
Sailing Instructions will be posted on the Web Site ( www.atlanticclass.net) by September 9 th. The instructions will be reviewed at the Skippers’ Meeting on Friday, September 23rd.
DIRECTIONS TO CEDAR POINT YC:
From Interstate 95 Northbound get off at Connecticut exit 16 in East Norwalk. Turn RIGHT off the exit ramp. At the third traffic light, turn LEFT onto Winfield Avenue (immediately after passing under the railroad tracks). Go approximately 1.1 miles and turn RIGHT onto Duck Pond Road. Go 0.3 miles and turn LEFT onto Harbor Road. Follow Harbor Road 0.7 miles to the end which is a tiny (very tiny) one-lane bridge onto an island.
SUVs, Vans, Cars with trailers, Trucks, Buses: Do NOT go over the one lane bridge either entering or leaving the island! Instead, turn RIGHT just before the bridge onto Canal Road. Go 0.25 miles to the end and turn LEFT onto Cockeone Drive. Take your first LEFT onto Spriteview Avenue and then the first RIGHT onto Crossway. This will take you to the Club.
Cars without trailers: Go over the bridge, bear to the left and continue to the stop sign, turn RIGHT on Sea Spray Road and then take the first LEFT turn onto Crossway. This will take you to the Club. Park in either the first parking lot nearest the docks or the last lot by the clubhouse.
CPYC shares Bluff Point in a residential neighborhood populated by many young children and pedestrians. Please be mindful of the 15 mph speed limit and obey all stop signs on Saugatuck Island. The extra minute will make your drive safer, more pleasant and benefit our relations with Island residents.
From Interstate 95 Southbound get off at exit 17 in Westport. Turn RIGHT off the exit ramp onto Saugatuck Avenue. Go approximately 1.1 miles and turn LEFT onto Duck Pond Road. Then follow directions above.
From the Merritt Parkway get off at exit 41 in Westport onto Route 33 South. Continue straight through the first traffic light (approx 1.75 miles), where the name of the road will change to Riverside Avenue. Continue for another 2.6 miles and turn LEFT onto Duck Pond Road and follow directions above.
From New Jersey, go over the George Washington Bridge to the Cross Bronx Expressway (Interstate 95 North), then follow directions above.
From the Tappan Zee Bridge take 287 East to 95 North and follow directions above.
From northern Westchester and northern Fairfield County take Route 123 south through New Canaan and into Norwalk. Turn left at Wendy's in Norwalk and follow signs to Interstate 95 North. Follow directions above.
From northern New England take Interstate 91 South to 95 South and follow directions above.
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HOUSING:
Local Hotel Information
MOST CONVENIENT
The Westport Inn · 1595 Post Road East, Westport, CT 06880 · 116 rooms
(203) 259-5236 · (800) 446-8997 · Fax (203) 254-8439 ·
Well located on Post Road near The Boat Locker. 8.2 miles and 10 minutes from CPYC.
Restaurant, pool, gym, and reasonable prices.
Clarion Hotel · 789 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854 · 266 rooms
(203) 853-3477 · Fax (203) 855-9404
Near I-95. 5.7 miles and 15 minutes to CPYC.
Restaurant, gym, pool, reasonable rates.
NATIONAL CHAINS
Four Points Hotel By Sheraton · 426 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851 · 127 rooms
(203) 849-9828 · (800) 325-3535
Near Merritt Parkway. 8 miles and 15 minutes to CPYC.
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Hilton Garden Inn Norwalk · 560 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851 · 170 rooms
(203) 523-4000 · (800) 445-8667
Near to Merritt Parkway. 8 miles and 15 minutes to CPYC.
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Courtyard By Marriott · 474 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851 · 145 rooms
(203) 849-9111
Near Merritt Parkway. 8 miles and 15 minutes to CPYC.
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2005 ATLANTIC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
ENTRY FORM
Name of Skipper ________________________ Yacht Club ______________
Name of Yacht ________________________ Sail Number _____________
Color of Hull: Topside _____________ Bottom _______________
Names of Crew: 1. _______________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________
4. ______________________________________
Name of owner (if other than Skipper) ________________________________
Entry Fee: USSA Members $475 _________
Add $20 if not a USSA member __________
2005 Dues (if not paid previously) $85 __________
Additional Dinners (amount from Reservation Form) __________
Shirts (amount from Shirt Form) __________
Total amount enclosed $ _________
Make check payable to: ‘Kerry Dawson’ and mail no later than September 6th to: Kerry Dawson
119 Gregory Blvd
Norwalk, CT. 06855
203-852-9877
Check if Dockage is requested Date Arrival _____ Depart _____
2005 ATLANTIC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
CERTIFICATION FORM
Skipper’s Name ___________________________ Sail Number ___________
I certify that my yacht is in conformance with the Rules of the Atlantic Class Association. The following items have been checked by me and witnessed by a Rules Committee Member.
Signed _______________________ Date ________
Witnessed _______________________ Date ________
1. Length of Spinnaker Pole
2. Length of Boom/location of Black band
3. Correct weight of Ballast
4. Location of black band on mast
5. Sails measured and signed by Rules Committee Member
6. Watertight doors properly fitted
7. Required equipment on Board
Anchor
Anchor line
Fog horn
Bilge pump
Bucket
Compass
Life preservers
This completed form is required to complete the Entry. Please mail with the Entry Form no later than September 6 to:
Kerry Dawson
119 Gregory Blvd #39
Norwalk, CT. 06855
203-852-9877
Harry Morgan (CSHBC) Chris Wittstock (CPYC) Dick Morris (NBYC)
Hank Mergenthaler (CPYC) Norm Peck III (NBYC) Charlie Langalis (CPYC)
Jim Doyle, (CPYC) Tom Richardson (KYC) Ward Campbell (CSHBC)
Kerry Dawson (CPYC) George Lindsay Jr. (CSHBC) Sean O’Connor (CPYC)
2005 ATLANTIC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
HOUSING RESERVATION FORM
NOTE: Do not complete this form if you desire motel lodging or will make your own housing arrangements. Local motels include the following:
If you do request housing, complete the following form (PLEASE PRINT):
Skipper’s Name __________________________ Phone Number _____________
I desire housing for the following individuals for the nights indicated (list relationship, if applicable):
NAME M/F RELATIONSHIP THUR FRI SAT SUN
________________________ ____ _______________ ___ ___ ___ ___
________________________ ____ _______________ ___ ___ ___ ___
________________________ ____ _______________ ___ ___ ___ ___
________________________ ____ _______________ ___ ___ ___ ___
________________________ ____ _______________ ___ ___ ___ ___
WE WILL WILL NOT HAVE OUR OWN TRANSPORTATION
If you have any questions, the CPYC Housing contact is Carole Reichhelm (203) 227-2418. Please return this form along with your entry form no later than September 6th to:
Kerry Dawson
119 Gregory Blvd #39.
Norwalk, CT 06855
203 852-9877
2005 ATLANTIC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
ADDITIONAL DINNERS RESERVATION FORM
In addition to the dinners included with my entry fee, I would like the following additional dinners:
Number x Price = Total
Thursday ______ $15.00 ________
Friday _______ $25.00 _______
Saturday _______ $32.00 _______
Total $ _______
Some competitors are expected to leave immediately after racing on Sunday. For those who elect to stay over and depart Sunday there will be a small, informal dinner at CPYC. If you would like reservations, please indicate the number and include the applicable amount in your check.
Number x Price = Total
Sunday ________ $15.00 $ ________
GRAND TOTAL ADDITIONAL DINNERS $ ________
Name of Skipper ___________________________
NOTE: All dinners are BYOB. Set-ups will be provided.
(Keg beer will be available: Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Please return this form along with your entry form no later than September 6th to:
Kerry Dawson
119 Gregory Blvd 39
Norwalk, Ct 06855
203 852-9877
2005 ATLANTIC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
FLEECE RESERVATION FORM
Our 2005 fleece has been custom designed. To reserve yours, please indicate the quantity and sizes below and include this form with your entry.
Name of Skipper ___________________________
Size Quantity
Small ________
Medium _______
Large _______
X-Large _______
Total _______ X $32.00 Ea. = $ ___________
Please return this form along with your entry form September 6th to:
Kerry Dawson
119 Gregory Blvd #39
Norwalk, CT 06855
203 852-9877
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