Notice of Race
J/22 Southwest Circuit , March 07, 2009
LCYC J/22 Circuit Regatta   Lake Canyon Yacht Club

J/22 Southwest District, Lake Canyon Yacht Club and J/22 Fleet 17 cordially invite you to attend the LCYC J/22 Circuit Regatta, a J/22 2011 Southwest Circuit Regatta to be held Mar 7, 2009 through Mar 9, 2009. This is a five race regatta with the option for a sixth race for J/22 Sailboats. This is the 1st regatta in the J/22 Southwest Circuit.

Rules:  The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined by the 2009-2012 Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) and is designated Category C as restricted by IJ22CA rule 2.9.8 (a). The same crew and the same three class sails must be used during the entire regatta. Substitutions can only be made with the written approval of the Protest Committee or Chief Judge. Boats shall be launched prior to 1200 (12 noon) on the first day of scheduled races. Boats (including rudders) may not be removed from the water during the regatta without the approval of the Protest Committee or Chief Judge. Sailing instructions will be distributed at registration.

Eligibility:  J/22 Class yachts in compliance with class rules will be scored.  In accordance with the J/22 Southwest District Notice of Circuit, owners and helmsmen who are not class members, boats without a valid measurement certificate or whose teams exceed the crew weight limit of 275kg in Class rule 8.9 may participate and be scored in this regatta, but their regatta finish shall not be kept for purposes of scoring in the Southwest District Circuit.

Location: The regatta will be held at Lake Canyon Yacht Club.

Fees:The entry fee is $65.00 pre-registered and $75 at registration. To be eligible for pre-registration, a completed registration form must be completed online before Mar. 7, 2009. Online registration is available on the SW District website at www.j22southwest.org. All registration fees are payable prior to 9:00 AM on Mar 7 2009. Entry fee includes Free beer and snacks, Saturday breakfast, lunch & dinner. Sunday breakfast..

Scoring:Five races are scheduled of which two shall be completed to constitute a series. No races will be discarded this changes Appendix A2.

Inspection & Measurements: All participants are subject to inspection and measurement at any time during the regatta. The Race Committee may, at its discretion, inspect any yacht in order to confirm compliance with the prescribed class rules concerning construction and measurements, safety rules when racing, crew prohibition and restrictions when racing. Class royalty tags must be present on all sails.

Schedule:
Friday
Mar. 6, 2009 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Registration
 
Saturday
Mar. 7, 2009 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Registration
 
  9:30 a.m. Skippers Meeting
 
  10:30 a.m. First Signal, up to 4 races to follow. 4th Race option must be agreed upon by the Current PRO and Local Fleet Representative. No warning signal will be made after 17:00
 
Monday
Mar, 9, 2009 9:30 a.m. First Signal.
A Class Flag will not be made after 12:00 PM
 

Accommodations:

CANYON LAKE COTTAGES (830-964-3621), 1105 Real Ln., Canyon Lake, TX 78133

HOLIDAY LODGE Country Inn (830-964-3693), 537 Skyline Dr., Canyon Lake, TX 78133

LAKEVIEW RESORT-LODGE & CABINS (830-899-7007), 872 Ledgerock Dr., Canyon Lake, TX 78133

LODGE AT TURKEY COVE (830-899-2744), 2386 Colleen Dr., Canyon Lake, TX 78133

LOG CABINS AT JACOBS CREEK (830-964-2638), 16335 FM 306, Canyon Lake, TX 78133

MARICOPA RIVERSIDE LODGE (830-964-3600), 12915 FM 306, Canyon Lake, TX 78133

RIVERSIDE RESORT & CAMPGROUNDS (830-964-3629), 13190 FM 306, Canyon Lake, TX 78133

YOGI-BEAR’S JELLYSTONE PARK (830-964-3731), 12915 FM 306, Canyon Lake, TX 78133


Campsites are available on LCYC grounds. Showers & toilets are available at the LCYC Clubhouse.


For additional accommodations, please contact: Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce, 1-800-528-2104

Directions:

Map & Directions to LCYC

Contact: For additional information contact

Fred Lindsey fal@gvtc.com