MC Fleet #28 and the Diamond Lake Yacht Club
cordially invite you to the

2008 MC Masters Regatta
June 26 - 28, 2008
Venue Diamond Lake YC, 21324 Shore Acres Rd., Cassopolis, MI 49031 -- 269-445-3201
Rules The races will be governed by the rules defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS). This event is classified as a Category "A" event in accordance with ISAF Regulation 20. The Sailing Instructions will take precedence in case of conflict. This changes RRS 63.7.
Entries and
Eligibility		 This is an MCSA sanctioned event. It is open to skippers of MC scows who are current members of MCSA and 50 years of age on or before 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.

Each skipper must declare his/her age and will compete in the associated division.

  • Masters - 50 - 59 years
  • Grand Master - 60 - 69 years
  • Mega Master - 70 -79 years
  • Old Salt - 80 years or older
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. Non-MCSA members will be scored DNC for all races. (Pay your dues via credit card now)
Schedule
of
Events		 NOTE: All times shown are preliminary. Check official Notice Board for updates.

Date Time Event
Wednesday, June 25 1100 - 1600 FREE Zenda University Learn More
  1700 Check in & On-site registration.
Free beer and pizza for early arrivals.
Date Time Event
Thursday, June 26 0700 - 0900 Hot Breakfast.
  0700 - 0900 Check in & On-site registration
  0900 Welcome and Skippers meeting
  1030 Warning signal for first race of the day
  TBD Lunch
  TBD Warning signal for second race of the day
  1800 Italian extravaganza including Wine tasting.
Date Time Event
Friday, June 27 0700 - 0900 Hot Breakfast
  TBD Warning signal for first race of the day
  TBD Lunch
  TBD Warning signal for second race of the day
  1800 Steak Dinner at the Yacht Club
Date Time Event
Saturday, June 28 0700 - 0900 Hot Breakfast
  TBD Warning signal for first race of the day
  TBD Lunch and Awards

Registration Registration fee - $110 if you register by June 13, $120 afterwards. US SAILING members get a $5 discount.

Registration fee entitles each registrant to:

  • Three hot breakfasts and three lunches
  • Wednesday night Pizza and Beer
  • Thursday night Italian extravaganza
  • Friday night Steak dinner
  • Free regatta polo shirt (but you must order by June 13)

  • Register online

  • See who has registered already
Radio Use Bring your VHF radio. It will be the primary way to communicate with the contestants about activity on the racecourse; e.g., delays, recalls, weather related issues.
Scoring The Low Point System, RRS A4, will apply, except that each boat's total score will be the sum of her scores for all races. This changes RRS A2.
Trophies Three (3) completed races shall constitute a regatta for awarding Perpetual Trophies. Keeper trophies will be awarded if at least one (1) race has been completed.

Keeper Trophies:

  • Top 5 Overall
  • Top 3 Grand Masters
  • Top 2 Mega Masters
Perpetual Trophies:
  • Regatta Winner
  • Grand Master
  • Mega Master
  • Top Woman
  • Top Old Salt
Launching,
Crew,
Directions,
and Lodging		 Launching:
Back by popular demand, this regatta will be DRY SAILED!!

Crew:
Limited crew will be available. We will have a list available at regatta headquarters.

Directions and Lodging: Contact Jan Wurster 269.445.3227 if you need help with housing. There is limited on-Lake housing available. Look here for list of conveniently located motels

Check out the Diamond Lake website for more information about this beautiful venue.

Questions/Inquiries Regatta Chair:
John Hans, Rear Commodore 574-298-8144