NOTICE
OF RACE
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J/24 |
J/27 |
J/29
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J/30 |
J/35 |
J/92 |
J/109 |
J/120
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J/130 |
J/133 |
The
Ventura Yacht Club, and Sail California, in conjunction with the U.S. J/24
Class Association (USJCA), Fleet 145,
invites all classes of J/Boats to participate in the J/Fest (Ventura) 2008 regatta and J/24 Western Regionals. Five
(5) closed-course races for one-design
and PHRF classes are planned.
Winner
of the J/24 class earns berth in 2009 J/24 Worlds at Annapolis
RULES:
The regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2005-2008, the
prescriptions of the United States Sailing Association, the rules of the
participating classes, this Notice of Race (except as any of these are changed
by the sailing instructions), and by the J/Fest (Ventura) 2008 and J/24 Western
Regional Championship Sailing Instructions. Closed Course races will use Area A
buoy ratings and are PHRF Category 4. No coach boats will be allowed.
ELIGIBILITY:
This regatta is invitational to J/Boat owners who are members of
recognized yachts clubs, and J/Boats with valid PHRF or one-design class
certificates. Class requirements (crew weigh-in, measurement sign-off, etc.)
will be strictly enforced.
ENTRIES:
A completed J/Fest (Ventura) 2008
Entry Form must be received by the Ventura Yacht Club Race Committee by 0830 on
Saturday, July 26, 2008. Closing time for receipt of entries will be strictly
enforced.
ENTRY
FEES: The fee for entries received
prior to July 20 are $75 for J/24 entrants and $70 for entrants competing in all
other classes. The fee for entries after July 20 are $90 for J/24 entrants and
$85 for entrants in all other classes. Five (5) dinner tickets are included as
part of the entry fee for all entrants. Early entry is encouraged!
RACE
ENTRY AND REGISTRATION: An entry form
for J/Fest (Ventura) 2008 and J/24 Western Regional Championship is included
with this Notice of Race. Additional entry forms may be obtained by contacting
the Ventura Yacht Club, 1755 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, California 93001; phone:
(805) 642-0426; e-mail: www.venturayachtclub.org. The
schedule for registration and weigh-in (J/24 class) for all entrants is:
FRIDAY
(July 25) 1400-2000 hours
SATURDAY
(July26) 0700-0830 hours
BERTHING
AND LAUNCHING: Berthing at the
Ventura Yacht Club guest dock and on-site parking for boat trailers will be
available on a first-come first-serve basis.
The Ventura Yacht Club maintains and operates its own hoist which will be
available for entrants’ use on Friday from 1400-2000 hours, Saturday from
0700-1000 hours, and as necessary at the conclusion of the event.
A VYC member will be available during those hours to assist entrants with
the use of the hoist. The hoist is available at other times by appointment. Once
launched, no boats can be hauled out until after the last race on Sunday.
CLASSES:
In addition to the J/24 Class, one-design classes will be established with a
minimum of four (4) boats. Projected classes are J/24, J/29 and J/30. PHRF
fleets will be established based on the number of entrants. Projected to race in
the PHRF class are J/35, J/120, J/130 and J/133 entrants.
RACE
VENUE AND STARTING TIMES: The racing
will commence from a starting line located approximately one (1) mile west of
the Ventura Harbor R2 buoy. The starting time for the first race will be 1200
hours on Saturday and Sunday. The order of starts will be announced at the
Skipper’s meeting.
AWARDS:
Awards will be presented to winners
at the conclusion of racing on Sunday. In addition to trophies for class
winners, awards will also be made to top lady skipper and top master (55 years
old and over) in the J/24 class.
HOSPITALITY:
Friday – VYC bar and dining room open. Saturday – Complimentary
continental breakfast, and Saturday dinner (each entry receives 5 dinner
tickets. Additional dinner tickets $13 each). Sunday – Breakfast available in
the VYC dining room, and Sunday hors d’oeuvres.