Notice of Race
J/22 Southwest Circuit , June 25-26, 2011
J22 Southwest District Regatta #5 - OKC-BC   Oklahoma City Boat Club

J/22 Southwest District, Oklahoma City Boat Club and J/22 Fleet cordially invite you to attend the J22 Southwest District Regatta #5 - OKC-BC, a J/22 2011 Southwest Circuit Regatta to be held Jun 25, 2011 through Jun 26, 2011. This is a five race regatta with the option for a sixth race for J/22 Sailboats. This is the 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 scheduled day of the event. 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 Oklahoma City Boat Club.

Fees:The entry fee is $85.00 pre-registered and $100 at registration. To be eligible for pre-registration, a completed registration form must be completed online before Jun. 20, 2011. Online registration is available on the SW District website at www.j22southwest.org. All registration fees are payable prior to 9:00 AM on Jun 25 2011. Entry fee includes breakfast,lunch and dinner for 3 Sat, live entertainment Sat. night, keg 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.

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
Jun. 24, 2011 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Registration
 
Saturday
Jun. 25, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Registration
 
  9:00 a.m. Skippers Meeting
 
  10:30 a.m. First Signal, up to 4 races to follow after lunch.
 
Sunday
Jun, 26, 2011 10:00 a.m. First Signal.
A Class Flag will not be made after 12:30 PM
 

Accommodations:

available at OCBC website

Directions:

available at OCBC website

Contact: For additional information contact

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