MC Fleet 04 and the Lake Eustis Sailing Club cordially invite you to the 38th

MCSA Midwinter Championship Regatta
March 18 - 20, 2010
Venue Lake Eustis Sailing Club, 1310 CR 452, Eustis, Florida 32726
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1056, Eustis, FL 32727-1056
Rules The races will be governed by the rules defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS). No advertising may be displayed pursuant to ISAF Regulation 20.6.4. The Sailing Instructions will take precedence in case of conflict. This changes RRS 63.7.
Eligibility This regatta is open to all sailors of MC scows. This is an MCSA sanctioned event. Each skipper must be a current member of MCSA and meet trophy age requirements before the first scheduled race. Non-MCSA members will be scored DNC for all races. All yachts must comply with the MC class scantlings prior to the preparatory signal of the first scheduled race. A boat may sail with a different sail number from its hull number if it registers with that sail number, and must compete with that number for the entire event.
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Schedule
of
Events



 Melges Performance Sailboats will be running a two-day Zenda U session prior to the 2010 Midwinters. Please contact Andy Burdick 262-275-1110 for specific details.

NOTE: All times below are tentative - Please check Official Notice Board for updates.

Date Time Event
Wednesday, March 17 1400 Practice races
1600 - 1800 Melges Performance Sailboats hosts "Welcome Skipper's Party" DJ...Food (catered by Hooters) & Zenda U. awards ceremony!!
Registration Open.
Date Time Event
Thursday, March 18 0700 - 0900 Continental Breakfast
0700 - 0900 Registration
0900 Skippers Meeting
1030 Warning signal for first race of the day
TBD Return to shore for Lunch
TBD Warning signal for additional races as conditions permit
After Races Post-Race Press Conference (Beer & Munchies).
1800 The 3rd Annual Oyster Troff Shrimp Boil!
Date Time Event
Friday, March 19 0730 - 0900 Continental Breakfast
1000 Warning signal for first race of the day
TBD Return to shore for Lunch
TBD Warning signal for additional races as conditions permit
After Races Post-Race Press Conference (Beer & Munchies).
1900 Banquet Buffet at the Mt. Dora Yacht Club, Mt. Dora, FL
Date Time Event
Saturday, March 20 0730 - 0900 Continental Breakfast
1000 Warning signal for first race of the day (no race starts after 1500)
TBD Lunch and Awards Ceremony after completion of last race

Registration Boat registration is $120 if you register before March 1 ($130 after March 1). US SAILING members will receive a $5 discount. Registration fee includes continental breakfasts, lunches, and an Official 2010 Midwinters Tee Shirt for all skippers.
Guest and crew lunches and t-shirts must be pre-ordered at an additional cost. The Oyster Troff and Annual Banquet Dinner are additional costs.

Register online    See who has registered already

Scoring USSA Appendix A using the Low-Point scoring system with no throw-outs. This changes RRS A2. Six races are scheduled. A minimum of one race must be completed to award keeper trophies; three races must be completed to award perpetual trophies.
VHF Radios
and
Recalls		 Bring your VHF radio. It will be the primary way to communicate with the contestants about activity on the race course; e.g., delays, recalls, weather related issues.

Specifically for Recalls:
Following the display of the individual recall signal, the RC will attempt to announce first by VHF radio and second by hailer the racing number of all boats identified on the course side of the starting line at the starting signal. This changes RRS 29.1. Such announcement is a courtesy and failure by the RC to make the announcement, or of the boats to hear or understand it shall not constitute grounds for redress.

Trophies Keeper trophies:
  • Top ten (10) Any age, male, or female
  • Top Youth
  • Top Woman
  • Top three (3) Masters
  • Top three (3) Grand Masters
  • Top two (2) Mega Masters
The following Perpetual Trophies may be awarded if three or more races are completed:
  • MCSA Bill Crum Midwinter Championship Trophy - Overall winner
  • MCSA Midwinter Championship - Top Master Trophy
  • MCSA Midwinter Championship - Top Grand Master Trophy
  • MCSA Midwinter Championship - Top Megamaster Trophy
Lodging RVs/Camping City of Eustis zoning regulations limit LESC to eight spaces for RVs. Camping is permitted. Please declare intent to RV/camp in the comment section of your registration form - first come first served!

The Easter Seals, Camp Challenge is located in Sorrento, FL (approx 20 min from LESC). The camp provides basic dormitory style accommodations (Showers, etc.). Sailors bring your own bedding. Cooking is not available but a BBQ would be. In addition, the camp is also able to offer cooked meals, dining hall with audio visual facilities, campfire, family accommodation rates, and RV sites. Cost is $35.00 per night, per person. Contact Craig Yates at cyates@FL.easterseals.com

Rental Property:

Hayes Vacation Homes has properties available (3-6 beds) for sailors attending the Midwinter regatta. The regatta discount is $100 off the total cost. Rentals start at $109 plus tax per night for a 3 bedroom home with private pool. The minimum stay is 4 nights. You can view the homes at Hayes Vacation Rentals. Use your sail number as the code to receive your discount.

Motel:

The Host Hotel is the Day's Inn; it is holding a block of 30 rooms. You must reference Lake Eustis Sailing Club at the time of booking. The rate is $67.99 for a standard room, single/double occupancy.

Valid Dates Cut Off Cancellation Date
March 11-13, 2010 2/18/10 3/1/10
March 16-19, 2010 2/18/10 3/1/10

Terms:

Cut Off Date:
Reserve your room before the cut off date to receive the special room rate.

Cancellation Date:
If you need to cancel or make changes after this date, a 1 night minimum charge will be applicable. To reserve at group rate, please call hotel directly (352-742-8022) and reference Eustis Sailing Club at time of booking otherwise regular rates will apply. Entire hotel is non-smoking. A $107.00 cleaning fee will be enforced and guest will be asked to leave without any refund if room is smoked in.

For a complete listing of area hotels/motels/B&Bs got to: Eustis Main Street website (http://www.eustismainstreet.org) and click on Accommodations.
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce website (http://www.mountdora.com) and click on Lodging.
Hotels and Motels in Lake County, Florida

Other things to do around the area.

Eustis Main Street website (http://www.eustismainstreet.org)
Discover Mount Dora at: (http://ci.mount-dora.fl.us/)
Questions/Inquiries Chairwoman: June Howells 321-302-8388
Chairwoman: Mary Ann Ward 321-243-9458
Chairman: David Leather 407-973-5058
Crew Coordinator: Jennifer Jones
Boat Loans: David Leather 407-973-5058
Directions Detailed directions to LESC and approximate locations of motels.