Islander 36 Association

I-36 InterNationals Regatta
Hosted by Sausalito Yacht Club
Saturday & Sunday, August 24 & 25, 2013



Patriots of our global community, now is the time to rally forth to the Islander 36 Association's first ever InterNationals Regatta on August 24 & 25, 2013. It's our traditional Nationals Regatta, adapted for this very special sailing season. Across the Bay that weekend the Louis Vuitton Cup winner may be decided. That will be the boat and country to challenge Oracle for the America's Cup. Be a part, enjoy the excitement in one of the worlds most prestigious sailing theatres & have fun with the people you know!

Normally each boat just races under its own name. In concert with the America's Cup theme, each boat entering is to pick a country to represent, and to fly that flag in addition to the I-36 or other Islander burgee. This may be easy if the skipper or several crew have a common nationality. Otherwise, you can dig into the roots of your family tree and be a bit creative. Of course you can represent the good old USA too. This is not exclusive, so there can be more than one boat flying a country flag, and we'll have USA I, USA II etc. Keeper prizes will be awarded after racing.

We're enhancing the excitement of our I-36 Nationals Regatta with an invitation to all Islanders to participate.

We would LOVE to have you come in from abroad or otherwise outside the Bay Area to join us. If you always wondered why the Islander 36s became the classic Bay Area racing and cruising boat, this is your chance to find out. There will be crew positions available for both local and Non-Resident skippers who don't race their own boat. Boats may be available from our I-36 Members for owners who regularly race in their home waters to skipper a boat in this regatta. If that's of interest, make that choice on the Entry Form and add an explanation of your racing activity in the Comments section.

Islanders of different lengths and non-members of the Islander 36 Association are welcome to enter - as long as you have an Islander. Different Islander lengths will be rated for the races based on PHRF. Non-members pay an additional $40 for the race fee (yearly Association membership is $50.)

There's something here for everyone - racers and cruisers. The racers get to choose if they are in the Spinnaker or Non-Spinnaker Division - and they can choose after the start simply by flying a spinnaker! Cruisers, enter the Cruising Division. We've got a shorter course for you and you can consider this simply a cruising exercise - how do I get from one port to another while avoiding some rocks - Harding Rock and Angel Island - while enjoying spectacular views of the Bay and Louis Vuitton racing! If desired, we might even be able to put an experienced skipper aboard to help you around the course. Choose the appropriate radio button below if this is your choice.

If you'd like to crew on a boat during the Islander InterNationals, select that radio button and add a short comment about your interest. Our event Coordinator will circulate the names of crew volunteers among the skippers and you might find yourself aboard a race boat. What a great way to learn about racing!

If you'd just like to come out on your own boat to cheer the racers on and bring along familes and firends to watch the fun, fine too. You can even just come by car and watch the start from Sausalito YC, or come for the party - or both. If you're willing, you can check the option to take some spectators along (if there are any.)

In any case, just come!

We have moorings available at SYC for free and are in contact with local marinas to have slips available for an overnight fee (tbd), Further, you can pick up your crew at SYC Saturday morning during breakfast and we'll have rides for them back to their cars after the race if you don't bring them from your home port.

So sign up below, mark that calendar and make it a date - the Islander InterNationals - inspired by the America's Cup.

Here are the details:

The Notice of Race is here: NOR ; and the Sailing Instructions (SIs) are here SIs.

Friday, August 23: Boats are invited to arrive at SYC for traditional, dockside delicious and usually very plentiful I-36 potluck hors de oeuvres starting at 1800 hours. (Some may wish to spend Friday night on a SYC mooring and pick up their crew from there on Saturday morning.)


Saturday, August 24:

0900 - 1030: We'll try to work out guest crew & skipper assignments before the weekend, but if there are last minute participants, this is when we'll match up the people who want to crew with boats that want crew. Coordinator Tim Bussiek will work his best magic to try to make everyone happy.

1155: Warning signal. SYC will provide our Race Committee.

1200: Cruising Division start

1205: Racing Division start

1730: Time Limit expires - all boats return to SYC and the celebration begins. All boats and their crews are strongly encouraged to attend. Open Bar. That's where you can swap stories of why you should have won, congratulate the winners and cheer during the Awards Presentation.

1830: Dinner: That's where you can swap stories of why you should have won, congratulate the winners and cheer during the Awards Presentation for the first day races. $20 / person.

Sunday, August 25:

0830 - 0930: Breakfast at SYC $10 / pereson.

1055: Warning signal.

1600: Time limit expires

Entry Fee There is a fee of $60 per boat to enter this regatta. Non-members of the I-36 Association $100. After August 1st these increase to $90 and $130 respectively.

Now's the time to fill out the Entry Form below, then return and pay your Entry Fee via PayPal using the steps below. (Just do it!)

Here are the steps:

1) Press the PayPal button below to open a new page.
2) Fill in your Entry Fee ($60 if on time)
3) Press the "Update Total" button.
4) Either log in if you have a PayPal account or fill in credit card data. You don't need a PayPal account, but if you have one, you can use it.
5) Press "Review Donation and Continue" (which goes to a new page)
6) Click the "Add Special Instructions to the Recipient" and add a note with your boat name.
7) Press the final "Donate" button.

The money goes directly to an account set up by Tresurer Pat Salvo. It's easy!

Thanks!

For additional detail or questions, contact Coordinator and Association Secretary Tim Bussiek
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August 24 & 25, 2013 I-36 InterNationals Entry Form
All participants need to fill out and send in this Entry Form. Include both entry fees and meal costs, as appropriate, in your payment. Thank you.

If you don't have all the details, fill out what you know now, then come back and send in an updated form when you've got more details.

Required Fields are in Red.

Skipper Name:
          Address:
                 City:    Province/State:    Zip:
   Home Phone:    Work Phone:    Cell Phone:
Email Address:

Boat Name:       Make:     
Boat Type:          Beam:    LOA:    Draft:    (Revise as needed.)
Year Built:          Year Purchased:    Where Purchased:
Engine:                Home Marina: 
A short history about your boat and sailing style:

Participation Level:
I want to be in the Racing Division!
I want to be in the Cruising Division!
I'm on the fence, but want to come.
I'll come and assist on Race Committee or other ways.
I'll come as a Spectator Boat - willing to take spectators.
I'll just come, by boat, for the weekend party at SYC!
I'll come by car for the Saturday celebration!
I'd like to come and crew on a racing boat!!! (enter details in Comments below).

I'd like to come and skipper an I-36!!! (enter racing experience in Comments below).

SYC Mooring Space for Friday Night:
SYC Mooring Space for Saturday Night:

Attending SYC Saturday Dinner:      Approximate number of people for Dinner:     
Attending SYC Sunday Breakfast:      Approximate number of people for Breakfast:     

Approximate number of people on your boat:      Additional people coming to spectate or for the Saturday Dinner:     

Other Comments: