Bald Head Island Regatta

April 21-23, 2006

www.bhir.org

Notice of Race

04.19.06

 

The 2006 Bald Head Island Regatta is sponsored by Bald Head Island Limited, Cape Fear Yacht Works and Mount Gay Rum and hosted by organizing authorities  Bald Head Island Sailing (BHIS), Cape Fear Yacht Club (CFYC), and the Wrightsville Beach Ocean Racing Association (WBORA). 

1              Rules

The regatta will be governed by the “rules” as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS).   One design boats will be governed by their respective class rules.

2                Eligibility and Entry

2.1           The regatta is open to One Design boats and PHRF boats at least 20 feet LOA, but less than 50 feet LOA, that meet the Category 4 minimum equipment and accommodations standards described in the 2002-2003 Special Regulations Governing Offshore and Oceanic Racing.  These are available from US Sailing.

2.2           Eligible boats may be entered in advance by completing a copy of the entry form and sending it with a copy of the skipper’s current US Sailing membership card, the NC-PHRF Certificate and appropriate fee to:

 

Bald Head Island Regatta                  POB 3069        Bald Head Island, NC  28461     

Early entries will be encouraged, postmarked no later than April 1, 2006.  On-time entries shall be postmarked no later than April 14, 2006.  Late entries will be accepted with payment of the late registration fee through the Friday night registration period. 

For NC-PHRF rating information contact Mark Tallon (910) 845-2860/race@cfycnc.com.  Provisional PHRF ratings may be assigned by BHIR Management. 

3              Fees

3.1                Registration includes 1 event pass, a competitors bag and a pro-rated number of Mount Gay Rum hats based on registration payment date. 

                                Early (April 1, 2006)                $  75

                                On Time (April 14, 2006)                $100

                                Late                         $150

4                Schedule  of Events - all events held at  the Bald Head Island harbor pavilion tent

Friday, 21 April                1700-2000                Registration, drinks, hors d'oeuvres

Saturday, 22 April                0830                Competitors’ breakfast and Meeting (0900)

                1050                Warning signal for first class to start in first race

Additional races will follow the completion of the previous race

1800-2200                 Dinner, drinks and entertainment/

                Sunday, 23 April                                0800                                Competitors continental breakfast

                                0950                                Warning signal for first class to start.

                                                                Additional races will follow the completion of the previous race

                                1400-1600                                Awards Presentation and cookout

5             Sailing Instructions

The Sailing Instructions will be available online and at registration. 

6                Regatta Description

6.1           The regatta shall consist of five to nine races.  The completion of one race shall constitute a regatta.  PHRF entrants may enter the Spinnaker or Non Spinnaker Fleets.  Three or more boats of the same type will be sailed as a One-Design Class within the Fleet. 

6.2           The races shall be sailed in the ocean east of the Cape Fear River Inlet or in the Cape Fear River depending on conditions and Class. 

6.3           Courses will be windward-leeward or other. 

7                Scoring

The low point scoring system, RRS Appendix A2 will be used except that each boat's total score will be the sum of her scores for all races.   PHRF Time Allowances shall be calculated using handicaps from NC-PHRF and Time on Time Scoring. 

8                Inspection and Measurement

All boats are subject to random inspection at any time during the regatta.

9                DOCKING & LODGING

Discounted slips are available on a first come first serve basis Indigo and Deep Point Marina's for the months of April & May.  Free dockage is available on a first come basis at Bald Head Island Marina, Indigo, and Deep Point Marinas for the regatta weekend - please note dockage preferences on your application.  Accommodations are available at 15% discounted rates by calling (800) 432-RENT.  Book accommodations and get more information about Bald Head Island by visiting www.baldheadisland.com.   

10            Prizes

Prizes will be awarded in each class according to participation, best performing boats - lowest scores.  Overall winner will be named on the Bald Head Island Cup Perpetual Trophy and receive a weekend stay on Bald Head Island.

11                Contacts for Further Information

Venue                                                      910.457.5000                          www.bhisland.com  

Regatta Chair                                       910.262.1527                          Rona Garm (cellular)