Deep Creek Laser Invitational
- Saturday, August 15th, 2009 - Sunday, August 16th, 2009
- Deep Creek YC
- Deep Crreek Lake, MD
Notice of Race
2009 Deep Creek Lake Laser Invitational Regatta
Saturday, August 15, 2009 - Sunday, August 16, 2009
Deep Creek Lake Yacht Club at Turkey Neck
204 Yacht Club Road
Swanton, MD 21561
301-387-4159
Contact:
Darrell Van Hutten
Fleet Captain
703-922-2134
vanhuttd@yahoo.com
Related Website:
www.dcllaser.com
NOTICE OF RACE
2009 Deep Creek Lake Laser Invitational Regatta
1 RULES:
1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing
(RRS) and the International Laser Class Association (ILCA) rules.
1.2 The regatta is designated Category C in accordance with ISAF Regulation 20.
2 RISK
All competitors are ultimately responsible for the inherent risks associated with sailboat
racing. It is the competitor's decision to enter the regatta and to start or continue any race.
Each competitor will accept full responsibility for all his/her actions during any activity
related to the event. This includes on-shore activities before, during, and after the regatta.
3 FLEET ELIGIBILITY
3.1 Both full rigs and radial rig Lasers may race in this event. If three or more radials
register, there will be a separate radial start.
4 FEES
4.1 Required Fees. The entry fee is $50 USD (adults) and $35 (juniors 19 and under).
The fee for ENTRIES POSTMARKED BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2009
includes racing fee, regatta memento*, beverages all weekend, continental
breakfasts (one Saturday and one Sunday), and one Saturday night dinner.
The fee for ENTRIES POSTMARKED AFTER FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2009
includes racing fee, regatta memento*, beverages all weekend, and continental
breakfasts (one Saturday, one Sunday). Saturday night dinner is not included
after August 1, 2009 and will not be available for purchase after this cut off date.
*regatta memento available while supplies last on a first register/ first
served basis
Checks should be made payable to "DCYRA".
4.2 Credit cards will not be accepted for registration.
4.3 All payments must be in US dollars.
4.4 Competitors SHOULD register early by completing the registration form and sending
it with the appropriate fees (please make your checks payable to: Deep Creek Yacht
Racing Association, Inc.) to:
Deep Creek Lake Laser Invitational Regatta
C/O Darrell Van Hutten
855 Shoreline Drive
Swanton, Maryland 21561
Registration form may be found at www.dcllaser.com
5 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
5.1 Saturday, August 15
0830-0930 Registration
0930 Skippers Meeting
1030 First warning signal, races to follow.
Sunday, August 16
1030 First warning signal, races to follow
Awards to follow ASAP after last race.
5.2 No race shall start after 1400 on Sunday.
6. SAILING INSTRUCTION
6.1 The sailing instructions will be available during on-site registration.
7 SCORING
7.1 The Low Point Scoring System, Appendix A2, shall apply except that a boat's score
shall be the sum of her scores if less than five races are sailed.
6.2 A minimum of one race must be completed to constitute a regatta.
8 AWARDS
8.1 Prizes will be awarded to:
Laser fleet: At least first through third place.
Radial fleet: At least first through second place.
9 FURTHER INFORMATION
9.1 Regatta Information please contact:
Darrell Van Hutten (Fleet Captain)
Phone 703-922-2134
email vanhuttd@yahoo.com
9.2 Lodging Information
Camping is available within 10 minutes walking distance to the club house on
club member’s property. Bathroom and shower facilities at club
Nearby hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, house rentals, and other camping sites
are located in Oakland, McHenry, and state forests. For area listings, please see
list below directions or
http://www.deepcreekhospitality.com/deep_creek_lake.asp.
9.3 Directions to Deep Creek Yacht Club at Turkey Neck
From Morgantown, West Virginia
Interstate 79 South to Interstate 68 East (in Morgantown, WV)
Follow Interstate 68 East into Maryland (follow for approx. 35 miles)
The 1st exit in Maryland is for Route 42 (Friendsville). Get off at this exit. At the
bottom of the ramp you will go to the right, up the big hill (route 42) towards
Deep Creek Lake/McHenry.
Follow Route 42 until it meets Route 219 (Just after big barn on left advertising
“Uno’s Pizzeria”). Turn right onto Route 219 south towards McHenry/Deep
Creek Lake.
Follow Route 219 south -you will pass the ski slope on your right, cross the lake,
pass Uno’s on your left keep going south.
About 1 mile past UNO’s, the Garrett Inn will be on the left and a garden center
on the right. Turn Left at the Mobile gas station onto Sand Flat Road. (if you go
into Oakland you went too far).
Follow Sand Flat road a few miles until you come to a stop sign and flashing light
at the intersection of Route 135.
Turn Left onto Route 135 (towards Swanton). About 1+ mile past the fire hall the
road curves to the right. And there will be a left turn for Turkey Neck Road.
Turn Left onto Turkey Neck Road (if you hit another light prior to turning onto
Turkey Neck you went too far).
Follow Turkey Neck about 2 miles. Turn Left onto Yacht Club Road.
From Cumberland, Maryland
Follow Interstate 68 East to Exit 19 (Grantsville/Rt495) Get off at this exit and go
South on Route 495 towards Swanton. Go past Glendale Road, Go Past North
Glade Road and Sky Valley Road. At the bottom of the hill past Sky Valley Road
turn right onto Green Glade Road.
Follow Green Glade Road straight through the 4 way stop. The road will “T”
with Turkey Neck Road.
Turn Right onto Turkey Neck Road. Follow Turkey Neck about 1 mile. Turn
Left onto Yacht Club Road.
Added: 3/12/2009 08:59:36 by Jon Deutsch
Updated: 7/18/2009 13:46:05 by Jon Deutsch