Notice of Race
J/22 Southwest Circuit , July 12-13, 2008
J 22 Southwest District Regatta #4   Oklahoma City Boat Club

J/22 Southwest District, and Oklahoma City Boat Club cordially invite you to attend the J/22 2007 Southwest Circuit Regatta to be held Jul 12, 2008 through Jul 13, 2008. This is a five race regatta with the option for a sixth race for J/22 Sailboats. This is the 4 regatta in the J/22 Southwest Circuit.

Rules:  The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined by the 2005-2008 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 (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, 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 Oklahoma City Boat Club.

Fees :The entry fee is $75.00 pre-registered and $90 at registration. To be eligible for pre-registration, a completed registration form must be sent by online registration before Jul. 8, 2008. Online registration is available on the SW District website at www.j22southwest.org. All registration fees are payable prior to 9:00 AM on Jul 12 2008. Entry fee includes light breakfast Sat and Sun, Sat lunch and dinner, beer.

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

Trophies: Trophies will be awarded for the top 5 finishers.

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	Jul. 11, 2008	6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.	Registration
	Saturday	Jul. 12, 2008	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. 4 th Race option must be agreed upon by the Current Pro and Local Fleet Representative.
	Sunday	Jul, 13, 2008	9:30 a.m.	First Signal. A Class Flag will not be made after 12:00 PM

Accommodations:

see OCBC website

Directions:

see OCBC website

Contact: For additional information contact

Tyrone Eby 405-842-1504 eh443tke@cox.net