“The Straight Skinny”
When?
August 17-24, 2008
Where?
Rochester Yacht Club in Rochester, New York, USA
What is the investment for all this fun?
Entry fee is $425.00 for entries completed by July 10, 2008 and $575.00 after July 10, 2008. All registrations must be received by Monday, August 11, 2008. The entry fee includes storage from August 16-24, 2008, launching and racing, and tickets for all competitors to social events. An entry form will be available online at http://myyc.org/j22worlds.
Will I be in the Silver fleet?
If there are more than 60 boats registered, the Organizing Authority can decide to divide the contestants into two fleets with a Qualifying and Final Series. It is more likely the number of entrants will need to be over 75 or 80 before a fleet split is considered. If there is a Qualifying Series, the Organizing Authority will divide the competitors into four groups of as nearly equal size as possible, which will sail in alternating combinations. Based on the results of the Qualifying Series, the fleet will be divided into a Gold Fleet and a Silver Fleet for the Final Series. If three qualification races are completed on Day 1, the Qualification Series will be complete and the fleet will be split; eleven races will be scheduled days 2-5 for the Final Series.
What is the plan?
Sunday, August 17 - Early Arrival Registration & Measurement (1500-1800)
Monday, August 18 - Registration & Measurement (0900-1800)
Tuesday, August 19 - Registration & Measurement (0900-1600), Practice Race (Warning at 1400)
Wednesday, August 20 - Racing Day 1 (Warning signal at 1000)
Thursday, August 21 - Racing Day 2 (Warning signal at 1000)
Friday, August 22 - Racing Day 3 (Warning signal at 1000)
Saturday, August 23 – Racing Day 4 (Warning signal at 1000)
Sunday, August 24 - Racing Day 5 (Warning signal at 1000; no race to start after 1330) and Awards Presentation (Target Time 1600)
Will they check out my boat?
All boats shall be in possession of a valid IJ22CA Measurement Certificate. All competing boats must be available at the Rochester Yacht Club by August 19, 2008 for verification of conformity with Class rules during the measurement hours. Plan to arrive no later than 0900 to start measurement. During the regatta, checks on conformity with Class rules (including measurement requirements) may be performed at any time. First time measurement will be available prior to August 17, 2008 by appointment only. Only one suit of sails may be used for the entire regatta. The sails for each boat shall be measured and stamped by an IJ22CA measurer.
Where is the dance floor?
Lake Ontario, North of the Genesee River mouth. Very comfortable 72 degree water; average winds 7-15 knots. When the wind blows hard from Canada, the dance floor can get wavy.
Do I get a mulligan?
The Low Point Scoring System of RRS Appendix A will apply to all races.
Four races are required to be completed to constitute a series. When fewer than five races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores. When five or more races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score.
Will my boat be wet all week?
Boats shall be kept on the assigned docks in the RYC harbor. Fenders and mooring lines will be required. Boats shall be prepared to raft up during the event. All boats are to be afloat by 2000 hours on Tuesday August 19, 2008.
What about the hardware?
If the fleet is not divided, prizes will be awarded to the top ten skippers and crew. If the fleet is split, prizes will be awarded to the top five skippers and crew in the Gold Division, and to the top five skippers and crew in the Silver Division The Masters prize will be awarded to the highest placing boat entered with a Master’s designation. To be eligible, the skipper shall be age 55 or older and the average age of skipper and crew shall be greater than 40 on August 20, 2008. Other prizes may be awarded at the discretion of the Organizing Authority.
What other documents will I need?
Competitors shall comply with the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) eligibility code (ISAF Regulation 19) which requires that all competitors (helmspersons and all other crew) shall be members of US SAILING or their Member National Authority or one of its affiliated organizations. The Yacht Club or organization name and membership details shall be stated on the entry form. Proof of membership shall be presented at registration. In addition, each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of $300,000 USD per event or the equivalent. Proof of insurance is required during registration.
Where can we crash at night?
There is an extensive list of available motels/hotels on the website. Limited housing is available with Club members. If you are interested in staying with a member, contact Lambert Lia at llai1@rochester.rr.com prior to June1, 2008. The organizers will try to accommodate your request.
What if I can not attend but would like to have my boat generate some cash for a change?
The website has a charter “Classified” section to list the boat. Insurance information is also there. Depending on the boat’s trick, your boat could bring you $3,000 or more.
What if I just want to bum a boat for the regatta?
Kris Werner of RCR Yachts is the charter liason if you have any questions (kris@rcryachts.com). Check out the boats listed in the charter section on the website.
What is the event website?
The official NOR, entry/housing/charter information, weather and all other things good are available at http://myyc.org/j22worlds.
