MC Fleet #64 and the Okoboji Yacht Club
cordially invite you to the

2010 MCSA Masters Championship Regatta
June 23 - 26, 2010
Venue Okoboji Yacht Club, South Manhattan Beach, Milford, IA
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.
Entries and
Eligibility		 This is an MC Sailing Association (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. (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 23 1700 Check in & On-site registration.
Free beer and OYC Cookout for early arrivals.
Date Time Event
Thursday, June 24 0700 - 0900 Complimentary Continental 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 Dinner
Date Time Event
Friday, June 25 0700 - 0900 Complimentary Continental Breakfast
  TBD Warning signal for first race of the day
  TBD Lunch
  TBD Warning signal for second race of the day
  1800 Dinner
Date Time Event
Saturday, June 26 0700 - 0900 Complimentary Continental Breakfast
  TBD Warning signal for first race of the day
  TBD Lunch and Awards

Registration Registration fee - $130 if you register by June 2, $140 afterwards. Current US SAILING members will receive a $5 discount when registering.

Registration fee entitles each registrant to:

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
  • Top Woman
Perpetual Trophies:
  • Regatta Winner
  • Grand Master
  • Mega Master
  • Top Woman
  • Top Old Salt
Power Wash,
Launching,
Crew,
Directions,
and Lodging		 Aquatic Invasive Species:
Lake Okoboji is currently free of Eurasian Water Milfoil and Zebra Mussels. Our local communities are very active in their efforts to keep these aquatic invaders out of our area lakes, and the Okoboji Yacht Club is a strong supporter of these efforts. Please note that volunteers will be on hand at registration to inspect and power-wash your boats and trailers as you arrive on site. No boats or trailers may be launched for the first time until they have been inspected and washed.

Launching:
This regatta may be dry or wet sailed. A limited number of boat hoists will be available at our OYC docks on a first-come-first-serve basis. Mooring will be available for those interested - please bring 20ft of line, anchor, & buoy. Numbered parking spaces will also be available for dry sailing. Launch by crane or by ramp.

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

Directions and Lodging: Location of OYC on Lake Okoboji.

If you are interested in lodging, click here for a good listing of local establishments.

Camping:
There will be a limited number of informal areas, (no utilities or sewer), available for overnight RV parking on our grounds. We do have shower facilities. Please contact Brad Farrar if you have any questions.

Alcohol Policy:
The Okoboji Yacht Club maintains a licensed full-service bar onsite. Iowa law requires that all alcohol consumed in the clubhouse, and on our lawn, ramp area, & docks, be served by our establishment. No outside liquor, beer, or wine may be consumed in these areas. Wristbands will be provided to all sailors as part of your registration fee that will entitle you to free keg beer and/or soda throughout the regatta. Extra wristbands will be available for spouses and/or crews for $5.00. Mixed drinks, wine, bottled beer, etc. will also be available at a very reasonable price.

Check out the Okoboji Yacht Club website for more information about this venue.

Phone number at club: 712-337-0121
Club Manager: Brad Farrar 712-320-3144

Questions/Inquiries Regatta Chair:
Tom Bridge 402-649-0677