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Rush Creek Yacht Club cordially invites you to the
45th Annual Black Tie Regatta
April 18 - 20, 2008
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| Invitation |
You are invited to attend the 45th annual Black Tie Regatta hosted by Rush Creek Yacht
Club in Heath, Texas, on April 18 - 20, 2008. Known as the Champagne of Regattas, you will
meet and compete with the best C, I-20, and MC scow sailors. The spring sailing weather will
be superb and the Saturday evening Black Tie Dinner Dance will once again feature the best in live
entertainment and cuisine. Black Tie is optional! See you in Dallas in April.
Buddy Melges' thoughts on the Black Tie |
| Venue |
Rush Creek Yacht Club, 300 Rush Creek Drive, Heath (Dallas), Texas 75087 |
Entries and
Eligibility |
This regatta is open to all sailors of C, I-20, and MC scows. Eligible boats may enter by
completing on-line registration (see below) or registering on-site. Other scow classes with more than two
entries can be accommodated. |
| Rules |
The races will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS).
Advertising will be restricted to Category A. |
| Registration |
We encourage skippers to register online:
On-site registration will start on Thursday, April 17.
The discounted early-registration period ends on March 30.
Benefits of registering online before March 31, 2008:
- Avoid a $15 increase in price,
- Participate in a drawing for $50 refund if you prepay,
- '10 second' registration process on site if you prepaid and have no changes,
- Helps us plan a better event for your enjoyment!
Click here for a list of those who have already registered
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Schedule
of
Events |
| Date |
Time |
Event |
| Thursday, April 17 |
Noon |
Snacks and Refreshments. Clubhouse opens at 5 PM. |
| 4:00 PM |
Registration until 8:00 PM |
| Date |
Time |
Event |
| Friday, April 18 |
8:00 AM |
Registration until 11:00 AM |
| 11:30 AM |
Skippers Meeting |
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Lunch at the Clubhouse |
| TBD |
1st Race, 2nd Race immediately following as conditions permit |
| 5:00 PM |
Champagne & Hors D'oeuvres |
| Date |
Time |
Event |
| Saturday, April 19 |
8:00 AM |
Continental breakfast in Clubhouse |
| 10:00 AM |
1st Race of the day |
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Lunch at the Clubhouse |
| TBD |
Additional races as conditions permit |
| 6:00 PM |
Cocktails |
| 7:00 PM |
Black Tie Dinner Dance |
| Date |
Time |
Event |
| Sunday, April 20
| 8:00 AM |
Continental breakfast in Clubhouse |
| 9:30 AM |
1st Race of the day others to follow as conditions permit - No start after noon |
| TBD |
Trophy presentations - Immediately after lunch |
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| Scoring |
RRS Appendix A using the Low-Point scoring system. Six races are scheduled, one race is required to
be completed to constitute a series. If five (5) races are completed, a boat's worst score will be excluded. This changes RRS A2.
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| Trophies |
Keeper trophies will be awarded to skipper and crew as follows:
- C - 1st through 5th
- I-20 - 1st through 3rd
- MC - 1st through 5th
There are also several perpetual/traveling trophies awarded such as the Dave Greene Single Handed Trophy for MCs.
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Radio
Communication |
The use of a VHF radio to monitor a channel designated by the Race Committee (RC) is permitted
and encouraged. As a courtesy, the RC may use a hailer and VHF radio to notify boats over early
at the start signal. The RC may also use the designated VHF radio channel to share pertinent
information with boats in the spirit of improving the safety and quality of racing.
A boat shall neither make radio transmissions while racing nor receive radio communications not
available to all boats. This restriction also applies to mobile/cell phones.
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Spectator/Crew
Change Boats |
Conditions permitting, boats will be available for spectators and on-the-water crew changing.
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| Facilities |
Here are a few specifics about Rush Creek Yacht Club (RCYC):
- Registration will be at the RCYC clubhouse
- Payment: MasterCard/VISA/Amex, the Club is not equipped to handle cash
- The event will be dry-sailed -- at the end of the day you will pull your boat out and
leave it on your trailer in the large parking lot at the club
- Boat Launching: there are two (2) hoists and a ramp
- Trailer storage: trailers will remain on site in the parking lot
- Camping and Motorhomes are permitted on RCYC grounds, but no hook-ups are available. Showers and restrooms open at all times. No pets allowed.
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| Questions/Inquiries |
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Conditions in Heath:
(Click on icon for forecast
and wind information.)
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Alcoholic
Beverages |
Consumption of alcoholic beverages inside the Clubhouse falls under the
jurisdiction of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). Participants, 21 years or older, who wish to purchase
alcoholic beverages at the RCYC bar, must first purchase a TABC card. TABC cards will be sold at registration ($3)
and are valid for three (3) days.
TABC regulations dictate that you may not bring alcoholic beverages into or out of the Clubhouse.
There are no rules against consumption of alcoholic beverages on the Club grounds outside of the marked boundaries
as long as they were not purchased at the RCYC Clubhouse.
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Directions
and
Lodging |
Have you made your plans yet to attend this year's Black Tie at Rush Creek YC in Heath, TX?
(RCYC is located on the southeast shore of Lake Ray Hubbard -- about 20 miles east of Dallas, Texas).
Look here for specific directions plus a list of conveniently located motels
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