Notice of Race
J/22 Southwest Circuit ,
May 02-03, 2009
J22 Southwest Circuit #3 & Leukemia Cup Regatta Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club
J/22 Southwest District, Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club and J/22 Fleet 72 cordially invite you to attend the J22 Southwest Circuit #3 & Leukemia Cup Regatta, a J/22 2011 Southwest Circuit Regatta to be held May 2, 2009 through May 3, 2009. This is a five race regatta with the option for a sixth race for J/22 Sailboats. This is the 3rd regatta in the J/22 Southwest Circuit.
Rules: The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined by the 2009-2012 Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) and is designated Category C as restricted by IJ22CA rule 2.9.8 (a). The same crew and the same three class sails must be used during the entire regatta. Substitutions can only be made with the written approval of the Protest Committee or Chief Judge. Boats shall be launched prior to 1200 (12 noon) on the first day of scheduled races. Boats (including rudders) may not be removed from the water during the regatta without the approval of the Protest Committee or Chief Judge. Sailing instructions will be distributed at registration.
Eligibility: J/22 Class yachts in compliance with class rules will be scored. In accordance with the J/22 Southwest District Notice of Circuit, owners and helmsmen who are not class members, boats without a valid measurement certificate or whose teams exceed the crew weight limit of 275kg in Class rule 8.9 may participate and be scored in this regatta, but their regatta finish shall not be kept for purposes of scoring in the Southwest District Circuit.
Location: The regatta will be held at Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club.
Fees:The entry fee is $85.00 pre-registered and $100 at registration. To be eligible for pre-registration, a completed registration form must be completed online before May. 2, 2009. Online registration is available on the SW District website at www.j22southwest.org. All registration fees are payable prior to 9:00 AM on May 2 2009. Entry fee includes 1 Leukemia Cup Hat, Lots of free beer & booze, Great camaraderie & don't forget this is for a really great cause, Oh, & complimentary continental breakfast, Saturday & Sunday. Sorry to do this, but please go this link: http://ntx.regatta.llsevent.org/ to sign up for meals & swag. Simply register as a non participant, but note you are sailing a J/22. It really helps the accounting types to keep all their numbers straight..
Scoring:Five races are scheduled of which two shall be completed to constitute a series. No races will be discarded this changes Appendix A2.
Inspection & Measurements: All participants are subject to inspection and measurement at any time during the regatta. The Race Committee may, at its discretion, inspect any yacht in order to confirm compliance with the prescribed class rules concerning construction and measurements, safety rules when racing, crew prohibition and restrictions when racing. Class royalty tags must be present on all sails.
| Schedule: | Friday |
May. 1, 2009 | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Registration |
Saturday |
May. 2, 2009 | 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. | Registration | |
| 9:30 a.m. | Skippers Meeting | |||
| 10:30 a.m. | First Signal, up to 4 races to follow. 4th Race option must be agreed upon by the Current PRO and Local Fleet Representative. No warning signal will be made after 17:00 | |||
Sunday |
May, 3, 2009 | 9:30 a.m. | First Signal. A Class Flag will not be made after 12:00 PM |
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Accommodations:
Denton Inn & Suites (Best Western)
2910 W. University Drive,
Denton, Texas, United States, 76201
940-591-7726
Holiday Inn
1500 Dallas Dr.
DENTON, TX 76205
Local Phone: 1-940-3873511
Reservations: 1-800-holiday
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Denton
3116 Bandera Street
Denton, TX 76207
Phone: 940-383-1681
Country Place Bed and Breakfast at Cross Roads
Harv and Kay Kitchens, Innkeepers
4000 Historic Lane, Crossroads/Aubrey (TX) 76227
For Reservations or more information, phone or email:
Phone: 940-365-9788 or Toll Free 877-365-9788
website: http://www.countryplacebb.com/
Directions:
DO NOT SPEED DOWN YACHT CLUB ROAD! THE CITY OF OAK POINT POLICE WILL TICKET YOU. IF YOU HAVE SOME EXTRA DOUGH, GIVE IT TO THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY, NOT THE CITY OF OAK POINT!
From Lewisville - Denton:
Take I-35E, Stemmons Fwy E, US-77 and go Northwest for 10 miles
Bear right on ramp at sign reading "State School Rd. / Mayhill Rd."
Turn right at light after exiting and go approx. 1/2 mile
Turn right on Mayhill Rd. and continue to HWY 380
Turn Right on HWY 380 for 6 miles
Turn right on N Naylor Rd and go South for 2.5 miles to stop sign
Continue straight ahead on Yacht Club Rd and go South for 2.4 miles
From N DFW Airport:
At 114 / 121 continue on TX-121 and go Northeast for 14 miles
At The Colony turn left on FM-423 and go North for 7.4 miles
Bear left on E FM-720 and go West for 7 miles
Turn left on McCormick Rd and go West for 0.9 miles
Turn left on Yacht Club Rd and go South for 2.4 miles
From Geo. Bush 190
Take Dallas North Tollway and go North for 4.1 miles to Hwy 121
Cross Hwy 121 & continue on N Dallas Pky and go North for 5 miles
Turn left on Main St. in Frisco and go West for 4 miles to light at FM 423 merge
Turn right at light and continue taking the left fork at the 720 split for 8 miles
Turn left on McCormick Rd and go West for 0.9 miles
Turn left on Yacht Club Rd and go South for 2.4 miles
Contact: For additional information contact
David Butler
home - 214.349.9662
cell - 214.532.5122