Sea Scout Base Galveston Short-course Fleet Racing Regatta

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Short-course Fleet Racing Regatta
Notice of Regattas 2016
September 17-18
October 22-23
November 12-13

Host

The Texas OPEN Short-Course Fleet Racing Regattas will be hosted by Sea Scout Base Galveston at Sea Base Galveston, 7509 Broadway, Galveston Texas 77554.

Schedule

Saturday

0800 Breakfast
0900 Competitors meeting
1000 First Race
Last Race of the day NLT 1700
Pizza and beverages after racing

Sunday

0800 Breakfast
0900 Competitors meeting
1000 First Race
Last Race of the day NLT 1400

Boats

Racing will be in 18+ Collegiate FJs provided by Sea Base Galveston

Format

The regatta will be OPEN short-course fleet racing (10-15 minutes per race), available to high school, college and seasoned dinghy sailors. If more than 18 teams (i.e., skipper and crew) register, two fleets may be designated. Boats will be assigned to competitors, and there will be no rotation of boats. The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing 2013-2016. Everyone is encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle.

Housing

Housing will be available at Sea Scout Base Galveston, the site of the regatta. Reservations should be made directly with Eva LaFour (409-572-2560 x1002). Sea Base is offering accommodations for $50/night/person. These are apartment suites with shared bathroom; rooms can accommodate males and females). Housing reservations with Sea Base should be arranged at least one week in advance.

Berths and Entries

Berths will be available to the first 18 teams registered (see below). Additional teams will be added if a second division is created. Below is the link for the regatta network form. Entry requires $60 fee and $100 damage deposit (damage deposit to “Sea Scout Base Galveston.”)

Registration

Von Steuben Day Regatta (September)
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=11577

Boo Bowl Regatta (October)
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=11578

Chili Bowl Regatta (November)
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=11579

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