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Islander 36 Association |
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Islander 36 Association |
I-36 Nationals Regatta
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Fleet Measurer Kit Wiegman's Call To Arms! Our Nationals Regatta is coming up on Saturday, October TBC. We would like to encourage everyone to come out and join the fleet for a really fun racing event to wrap up the season. Whether you realize it or not we are one of the most respected and longest lasting fleets in the San Francisco Bay. You would be hard pressed to find anybody who does not appreciate the sailing qualities of our amazing boats and the longevity of our fleet. I have had several long time sailors who regularly race in other fleets express interest in our Nationals Regatta. This is THE event of the year! Here's a chance for all of you who haven't raced this year in our series to get in one last day of racing before the season ends. We are once again racing in clear view of the Golden Gate Bridge at the fabulous Golden Gate Yacht Club. Join us and show that you haven't lost any of that pizazz. Who knows, maybe legends of the past might race - or come to share their wisdom! We've had a number of boats sold recently, so maybe the past owners will come to cheer and new owners will bring their new rides! If the last few years are any indication this is going to be a close event with a great fleet of Islanders on the line. If your haven't raced, or raced in other fleets you stand the best chance of all to really come out and surprise everyone. EVERY Islander 36 is invited. Even the die-hard cruisers. If everyone showed up that would be a really special Nationals Regatta!! And the cruisers get some choices too. First, if you'd like to crew on a boat during the Nationals, select the radio button below and add a short comment about your interest. Our fleet Captain 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! Second, you can come out on your own boat to cheer the racers on and bring along families and friends to watch the fun. You can come by car and watch from GGYC, or come for the party. In any case, just come! Everyone is invited to join in the Nibbles & Celebration at Golden Gate after the finish. A no host bar and buffet ($TBC per person including tax and tip) will be available. A minimum of 25 reservations is required for the regatta, so get your reservations in quickly. Additional participants are obviously welcomed and encouraged! So mark that calendar and make it a date - Saturday October TBC, the Nationals Regatta at Golden Gate YC. Here are the details: There will be at least two races on Saturday, with a third if there is a tie after two races. Check in upon arrival in the starting area via Channel 71 The first race Warning Signal will be at 1130. To encourage more participation, we're going non-spinnaker this year, and we will give some rating credits to encourage participation as follows: Rating adjustments: Fixed 2 blade prop = +10 sec/mi Fixed 3 blade prop = +15 sec/mi Largest headsail 136% or higher = -6 sec/mi Tall rigs = -6 sec/mi Non-Spinnaker - no adjustment Roller furling - no adjustment Boat weight - no allowance for weight differences There is no Entry Fee for existing members. If you want to participate but have been putting off joining the association here is your chance. You can pay $50 and get a membership for the rest of 2024 and all of 2025! What a deal! A minimum of 5-6 boat entries are required, and to support the Nibbles & Celebration immediately following the race, GGYC requires a minimum of 25 reservations at $TBD per person. Here's where you can swap stories of why you should have won, congratulate the winners and cheer during the Awards Presentation. Here are the Notice of Race , and Sailing Instructions All participants need to fill out the I-36 form below. This is important for the Race Committee and for food planning. Docking: We should be able to raft or temporarily tie up all participants for the Nibbles & Celebration party. Overnight docking at GGYC for any who wish to stay at GGYC Friday night before the race should be arranged through the GGYC web site. For additional detail or questions, contact Measurer Kit Wiegman. |