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MC Fleet 04 and the Lake Eustis
Sailing Club cordially invite you to the 28th
MC South East Regional Championship Regatta / Triple Crown Series 1 of 3
November 13 - 14, 2021
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| Venue |
Lake Eustis Sailing Club is located about 40 miles north of Orlando in Eustis Florida
at 1310 CR 452, Eustis, Florida 32726. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1056, Eustis, FL 32727-1056
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Entries &
Eligibility |
This event is open to MC scows whose skippers have completed ONLINE-ONLY registration and
paid the required fees by close of registration Friday November 12, 5:00PM .
Trophy age requirements must be met before the first scheduled race.
The event is the first of three of the MC Triple Crown series. The other two events in the series are the Train-Wreck (Jan 28-30, 2022) and the MCSA Midwinter Championship (Mar 17-19, 2022) regattas. Competing in all three events is required to be eligible for the Triple Crown.
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| Rules |
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The races will be governed by the rules defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing for 2021-2024 – except that Special COVID-19 Rules and the Sailing Instructions will take precedence in case of conflict. This changes RRS 63.7.
DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS AND PRACTICES,
- NO ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.ANY REGISTRATION (INCLUDING PAYMENT(S) MUST BE COMPLETED BY FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13, 5:00 PM AT https://mcscow.org. ONCE REGISTERED, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE VIA EMAIL - THIS MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY FRIDAY NOVEMBER 12, 5:00 PM.
- SOCIAL DISTANCING IS MANDATORY.MASKS ARE REQUIRED WHILE ON THE DOCK, IN CLUBHOUSE OR OTHER COVERED AREA WHERE SOCIAL DISTANCING IS NOT POSSIBLE.
- ALL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD HAVE THE ABILITY TO “SELF-SHELTER” (i.e. Cars, RVs, etc.) ON-PREMISES IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER. ADDITIONAL SHELTER WILL BE PROVIDED BUT MAY BE INSUFFICIENT FOR CONDITIONS.
- NO CREW /SPECTATOR BOAT(S) CAN BE PROVIDED.COMPETITORS MAY BRING CREW, BUT ARE RESPONSBILE FOR THEIR TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM THE RACE AREA.
- METHOD FOR NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES TO SAILING INSTRUCTION WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE SAILING INSTRUCTIONS.
- CAMPING IS VERY LIMITED AND MUST BE AUTHORIZED (SEE LODGING - (see lodging).
- RULES MAY BE ADDED, REMOVED OR CHANGED BASED ON LOCAL CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.PLEASE CHECK THIS NOR OFTEN.
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Schedule
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Events |
NOTE: All times below are tentative
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Friday,
Nov 12
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1500
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Practice starts/racing organized as interest dictates. |
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1500 |
SIs, Beer Available at Socially-Distanced Locations in/around Clubhouse |
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1700
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Registration (Online) Deadline
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Saturday,
Nov 13
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0900 |
Socially Distanced Skippers Meeting – also available via VHF (Channel 72)
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1030 |
Warning signal for first race of the day |
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TBD |
lunch break (on water or ashore). |
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TBD |
Warning signal for additional race(s) |
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After Races |
Post-Race Press Conference (beer & snacks at socially- distanced locations). |
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Sunday,
Nov. 14
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0900 |
Warning signal for first race of the day
** no warning signal after 13:00 hrs
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TBD |
Lunch and Awards after conclusion of last racing |
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| Registration |
Boat registration is $105 - Early Bird Discount $5 (if registering before October 31.)
There is a $10.00 discount for MCSA Members who Register Online.
Boat registration includes: lunch on both days, and a T-shirt for the Skipper (if registered during Early Registration). Due to Cover-19 Restrictions and Policies, Dinners cannot be provided.
During Early Registration ONLY, additional Lunches and T-shirts for crew and guests may be purchased as follows: Lunch $8 each, T-shirts $20 each. After the Early Registration deadline has passed additional items will not be available.
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| Scoring |
The Low Point System will apply with one throw out if 6 races are completed. This changes RRS A2.
Six races are scheduled but more may be sailed at the discretion of the PRO.
A minimum of one race must be completed to constitute a regatta.
Scoring for the MC Triple Crown series will be as follows:
- First place finisher in the SER and in the Train Wreck Regattas will be awarded 60 points, second place finisher 59 points, third 58 points, etc.
- First place finisher in the MCSA Mid-Winter Championship will be awarded 120 points, second place finisher 119 points, third place 118 points, etc.
- Total score for the series will be the sum of scores in all three regattas. Highest score will be awarded the Triple Crown.
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| VHF Radios & Recalls |
VHF radio will be the primary means used by the Race Committee (RC) for communicating with the fleet about activity on the course e.g., delays, recalls, weather issues, etc. For recalls, following the display of the Individual Recall flag, the RC will attempt to announce by VHR radio the sail numbers of all boats identified as being OCS. (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.
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| Trophies |
The following keeper trophies will be awarded:
- Top Five finishers (any age, male, or female)
- Top Master
- Top Grand Master
- Top Mega Master
- Top Old Salt (provided a minimum of two are registered before the early registration deadline)
- Top Female (provided a minimum of two are registered before the early registration deadline)
- Top Youth (provided a minimum of two are registered before the early registration deadline)
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| Lodging |
DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS AND PRACTICES, CAMPING IS RESTRICTED TO 28 PEOPLE TOTAL. PERMISSION TO CAMP (AND THE NUMBER OF CAMPERS) MUST BE REQUESTED VIA ONLNE REQUEST (CLICK HERE TO REQUEST) - YOU WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED TO CAMP EXCEPT BY A CONFIRMATION RESPONSE FROM LESC.
If a Camper is authorized, camping is permitted on the grounds of the Club to the north of clubhouse - the City of Eustis zoning regulations permit limited RVs up the 30 ft. in length to be on the premises only for the duration of the regatta.
Motels in the neighborhood which offer discount to regatta attendees. Check www.lescfl.com for current details
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| Boat Storage |
LESC has a Regatta Boat Storage Program for sailors who want to keep their boats at the clubhouse over the winter months- and then fly in for club racing as well as the Train Wreck and Mid-Winters regattas. You must fill out the form (LINK HERE). If storage permits, you will receive notification and an Invoice - payment which must be completed immediately to maintain priority of request - and always prior to the Regatta. Should storage become full, those who have paid shall take priority over those who have not.
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| Directions |
map to clubhouse
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| Questions |
Regatta Chair: David Moring
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