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WOW Regatta, Derby Dames Race for the Roses




Notice of Race for WOW Regatta 2023

Derby Dames Race for the Roses

May 6, 2023

Western Carolina Sailing Club, Anderson, SC

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Rules:  The regatta will be governed by The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2021-2024 and prescriptions of US Sailing, this notice, and the Sailing Instructions.

 

Eligibility and Entry:  The regatta is open to all sailboats. Entrants must register with Western Carolina Sailing Club (WCSC), the organizing authority, to be eligible to compete.

 

There will be two courses.

A) A Dinghy Course (windward leeward) for Sunfish, Lasers, Force 5s, Open Bics, and 420s.

There will be one fleet, Dame at the helm.

 

B) A Distance Course (Pursuit Start) for all other sailboats.

There will be three fleets including All-Dames boats, Dame at the Helm, and Dame as Crew (any capacity from sail trimmer to drink mixologist).

 

Fees for meals (No separate registration fee) Pay at the door:   
$20 for adults, $10 for children twelve and under

NOTE: To register yourself and other people, children or guests, select
Primary Registrant:  Sign up yourself
Who is registering for this event?: Me+, Number of guests
Then select fee for yourself and each guest, either adult or child

 

Scoring: The low-point scoring system described in Appendix A of the RRS will apply, except that there will be no throw outs. One race will constitute a regatta.



Schedule of Events

Saturday, May 6

  • 0900   Final Registration and Check In
  • 1000   Registration Ends
  • 1015   Smooth Sailing Tips
  • 1030   Competitor’s Meeting
  • 1200   Warning Signal for Distance Course.
    • Warning Signal for Dinghy Course to follow.
  • 1600   Hors d'oeuvres and Hat judging
    • (Mint Julips and Mint Tea Provided, BYOB)
  • 1800   Catered Dinner Served*
    • *Trophies to Follow

Trophies and Recognition Prizes will be Awarded to the Following Participants

 

  •  1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each fleet
  •  The boat with the most WOW Spirit
  •  Most Fabulous Hat
  •  Budding Regatta Roses: First time at the helm or first regatta






When:
Saturday, May 6, 2023, 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM
Where:
Western Carolina Sailing Club
www.wcsc-sailing.org
5200 Westwind Drive
Anderson, SC  29626
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Allison Fontenot
co-chair
334-332-1860 (c)
 
McCall Ginsberg
co-chair
Category:
Women on the Water (WOW)
Registration is required
Payment In Full At Event Only
$20.00 (pay at venue)
$10.00 (pay at venue)