FLEET 46 Regatta Results

First of all, thank you very much for all your help.
We held the Fleet 46 first annual "Ghost Fleet" regatta on Aug. 15th and 16th. We had ten boats competing for the title. Unfortunately, the lake winds were very low and we were only able to get in three races on Saturday, but Sunday was a little better and it actually improved as the day went on, and we were able to get in four races on Sunday. One of the highlights of Sunday races took place in the 6th race when the "Old Timer" Bucky Wheaton ( 80 plus years old ) nosed out the boat with his two sons crewing for a 4th place finish and pushing his sons into a 5th place finish. A loud cheer went up from all the boats in the fleet. Another highlight took place in the 7th race when Cal Brower overtook the regatta winner, Dave Allen, at the finish line for his only first place finish. The cook out at the Patterson's cottage on Friday night was a chance to meet all the sailors and the Porterhouse steak cook out at Bill and Lauren Wheaton's cottage on Saturday night was a great success with over 50 people attending. Even though the wind wasn't as strong as we all would have liked, everyone had a fun weekend and we look forward to establishing an annual regatta every year.
The final standings, after throwing out one race and counting six finishes:
1st - 245 Malihini 9 pts
2nd - 545 Jumpin-Jack-Flash 16 pts
3rd - 35 Nymph 18 pts
4th - 525 DejaVu 19 pts
5th - 698 Red Witch 24 pts
6th - 699 Red Baron 36 pts
7th - 35 Yankee 40 pts
8th - 272 Eagle 46 pts
9th - 240 Scoop 48 pts
10th - 507 Independence DNS
Look forward to a bigger and better regatta next year.

August 15 & 16 - International 110 Ghost Fleet Invitational - Dayville, CT

Fleet 46 Invitational Regatta
NOTICE OF RACE
The Fleet 46 Invitational Regatta will take place on August 15th-16th, 2009 on Lake Alexander in Dayville, CT, 06241. The Lake Alexander 110 Fleet 46 is the organizing authority.

RULES
The regatta will be governed by the ‘rules’ as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS).
ENTRIES
The registration fee is $60 per boat for normal registration, $75 per boat after August 7th, and includes Cookout under the tent on Saturday night and a Cookout during the awards presentation. Docking for guest boats will be provided by members and supporters of the local 110 fleet, but you MUST contact the registration coordinator so sufficient locations can be provided.
Eligible boats may be entered by completing the regatta entry form including any required supplemental forms and submitting them by the end of registration time on August 7th. Each skipper and all crew must sign the waiver form. All entry materials must be completed in their entirety and fees paid in full in order for the entry to be accepted.
Checks should be made out to “ALYC Fleet 46”

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
August 14th
1200 -1800hrs Hoist Launch Trailered boats will be assisted with transfer to locally supplied trailer launch equipment and launched. Trailer launched boats may launch Friday or Saturday morning before noon at designated locations following bottom cleaning. Power washing will be available locally. Several locations for launch are being planned.
1700 - 1800hrs Racing Director will provide and orientation / tour of the lake to familiarize guests with Alexander's Lake and the sailing conditions or challenges provided by the environment.
2000 ALYC Social gathering will be held at a designated cottage.
August 15th
1200hrs Skipper’s meeting
1330hrs First warning signal (4 races planned)
1900hrs Cookout under the tent (approximately)
August 16th
1330hrs First warning signal (3 races planned)
1700 -1800hrs Hoist Launch Trailered boats will be assisted with transfer to locally supplied trailer launch equipment and launched. Trailer launched boats may launch Friday or Saturday morning before noon at designated locations following bottom cleaning. Power washing will be available locally. Several locations for launch are being planned.
Awards cookout immediately following racing


SCORING
Trophies will be awarded to the top finishers. The Low Point scoring system will apply except that each boat may exclude their worst finish if all 7 races are completed.
CONTACT:
General: Dave Allen: (dallen281@earthlink.net)
Registration: Pete Cinq Mars 413-454-4725 (petercinqmars@onebox.com)
Launching: Pete Cinq Mars 413-454-4725 (petercinqmars@onebox.com)
Hospitality: Bill Wheaton:

As a reference of local accomodations here is a quick list. By no means is the list inclusive as there are fine Bed & Breakfast options and other possible choices,but it is a beginning point.

Local Comfort Inn - 16 Tracy Road, Dayville CT - 860-779-3200
Holiday Inn Express Locations in Auburn, MA and Plainfield, CT Both are right off I-395.
Mohegan Sun is also approximately 45 minutes drive south on I-395



International 110 Ghost Fleet Invitational Regatta
RACE ENTRY FORM
August 15th & 16th @ Alexander's Lake - Dayville, CT
BOAT: International 110
FLEET:
Owner’s Name: ________________________
Hull Color: ____________________
Sail #: ___________
Optional Info:
Construction: (Circle one) Wood, Wood with Fiberglass wrap, Fiberglass
Manufacturer if known: ______________________
Date built if known: _________________
History that you may want to share:



Race Entry Form Page 2
Boat Name: _____________
SKIPPER:
Name: ____________________________
Address: __________________________
Zip: __________
Phone: _________________
E-Mail: ___________________________
Over 18 (Y/N): ____
Yacht Club: ________________________
Shirt Size: (circle one) small-medium-large-x-large

CREW:
Name: ____________________________
Address: ___________________________
Zip: __________
Phone: _________________
E-Mail: ___________________________
Over 18 (Y/N): ____
Yacht Club: ________________________
Shirt Size: (circle one) small-medium-large-x-large

Entry Fee is $60.00/boat before August 7th; $70.00/boat thereafter. Please make
checks payable to: ALYC Fleet 46(Please note boat name/sail number on check)
Please mail entry form and check to:
Peter Cinq Mars, 74 Western Avenue, Westfield, MA 01085

Race Entry Form Page 3
I (WE) HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE WAIVER ON page 2 OF THIS FORM. I also
acknowledge the fact that I shall have a USCG approved PFD for each member on board.
Signatures:

Skipper: ______________________________
Crew: ____________________________

I, the skipper and/or owner of the yacht named on the reverse, accept full responsibility for the conduct of each member of my crew and guests during the Ghost Fleet Invitational Regatta. I acknowledge that I have sole responsibility for the safety of my crew and yacht.
The ALYC, the race committee and the participating yacht clubs are in no way to be held responsible for accidents, damage, or injury to property or to yachts, crew or guests
arising from any cause during or related to any race or activities of the weekend. Weather and water conditions must be evaluated by each skipper and his crew and each participant is responsible for determining whether it is safe for him to participate. If assistant is provided by Committee vessels and personnel, it is at the risk of the participants.
I also acknowledge the fact that I shall have a USCG approved PFD for each member on board.
I hereby agree to all the conditions for the Ghost Fleet Invitational Regatta and warrant that my crew will read and agree to the conditions. I hereby warrant that my yacht will be outfitted, equipped and handled in accordance with these conditions; that she has all the required equipment aboard; that she is seaworthy in hull, rig, and gear; that she will be competently manned.

Race Entry Form Page 4
In consideration of your accepting my Entry for the race I do for myself, my executors, my administrators and assigns waive and release any and all claims that I may have against the ALYC, the race committee, the participating yacht clubs, their officers, directors, members, committee persons, volunteers, employees and agents, or any one or more of them or their executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, or assigns, including any and all claims for damage caused by the negligence of any of them arising out of participation or that of my yacht in the regatta and its related activities, including pre-start and post-finish operations and shore activities, together with any costs and expenses including attorney’s fees that may be incurred as a result of any such claim that any officer, member of my crew or one of my guests (or the executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, and assigns of any of them) may have to assert together with any costs and expenses including attorney’s fees with respect thereto.
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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Boat Name ___________

SKIPPER NAME: ______________________________________________
In case of emergency, please call either:
Name/ Phone #: ____________________________
Name/ Phone #: ____________________________

CREW NAME: _____________________________
In case of emergency, please call either: In case of emergency, please call either:
Name/Phone #: _____________________________
Name/ Phone #: ____________________________

110 GHOST FLEET INVITATIONAL REGATTA

The Ghost Fleet (46) Invitational Regatta is being organized as a three day event where International 110's from other racing fleets are invited to race on Alexanders Lake in August. We are expecting boats to begin arriving on the afternoon of Friday August 14th. We are looking to enlist help with launching and the docking of our guests. Response has been positive to our plans and people are already volunteering to provide support with donations of their time.

Dave Allen is our Racing Director and is coordinating efforts. I, Pete Cinq Mars will be coordinating registration and keeping the website for the regatta as current and complete as we can. Particulars for housing, food, social events and awards are being worked out and will be posted as they are nailed down.

The ALYC will be the hosting organization and providing the starting boat and race committee. Please return to this page for updates.