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Notice of Race
MC Fleet #104 and the Gull Lake Sailing School and Yacht Club cordially invite you to the
MCSA Masters Championship Regatta
June 23 - 25, 2022 |
Venue |
Gull Lake Yacht Club 19696 Love Lake Rd Brainerd, MN 56401 https://www.glyc.com/
“Start first and increase your lead.” - Buddy Melges
Act NOW to win the start at the 2022 MC Masters Championship. Go to the MCSA web site to register and get local knowledge for making your hotel/motel/housing plans. The Brainerd Lakes Area is a popular summer destination, so act now to not find yourself in the second row at the starting line.
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| Sponsors |
Melges
Quantum Sails
North Sails
UK Sails
DPS Sails
Mad Sails
Sailors Tailor
June Howells - Luxe Real Estate Co. |
Entries and
Eligibility |
This is an MC Sailing Association (MCSA) sanctioned event. It is open to skippers of MC scows who are current members of MCSA and 50 years of age on or before the first scheduled race.
All yachts must comply with the MC class rules prior to the preparatory signal of the first scheduled race. A boat may sail with a different sail number from its hull number if it registers with that sail number, and must compete with that number for the entire event.
Each skipper must declare his/her age and will compete in the associated division.
- Master 50 - 59 years
- Grand Master 60 - 69 years
- Mega Master 70 -74 years
- Old Salt 75 years & Up
- Women 50 & Up
- Member Signup / Information
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| Rules |
The organizing authority (OA) for this regatta is the MC Sailing Association (MCSA) in cooperation with the Gull Lake Sailing School and Yacht Club (GLSS) and MC Fleet #104.
DUE TO COVID-19: RESTRICTIONS AND PRACTICES MAY BE PUT INTO EFFECT. THIS WILL BE DETERMINED CLOSER TO THE DATE OF THE COMPETITION AND WILL BE POSTED ON THIS SITE.
The races will be governed by the rules defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS).
- The racing area is Gull Lake.
- The sailing instructions will consist of the instructions in RRS Appendix S, Standard Sailing Instructions, and supplementary sailing instructions that will be published here, and be posted on the official notice board located at the club.
- Racing rules will be changed. The changes will appear in full in the sailing instructions.
- Courses to be sailed are all windward leeward courses as shown in the Sailing Instructions.
- VHF Radio (72) will be used by the RC to communicate with competitors on the water. Additional instructions regarding radio communication will be included in the SI’s.
- Electronic Equipment: Use of electronic timekeeping is permitted. Digital compasses and/or devices, which offer functions not exceeding timing, heading and directional memory, which may include a user programmed reference heading are permitted. Any electronic device shall not provide wind information, boat speed, GPS-related information or compute correlation between time and bearing (such as used to ping the starting line).
- Competitors give absolute right and permission for video footage or photographs of themselves or their boat generated during an MCSA event to be published in any media authorized by MCSA for press, editorial or advertising purposes.
- Safety Suggestion: MCSA encourages but does not require the use of masthead flotation panels when conditions warrant their use.
- insert si's
- Hearing Request Form 2021-2024
- Notice Board & Results Page
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| Scoring & Awards |
The Low Point System of RRS Appendix A will apply.
When fewer than 7 races are completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores. When 7 or more races are completed, a boat’s score will be the total of her scores excluding her worst score. This changes RRS A2.1.
Seven races are scheduled. Three completed races shall constitute a regatta for awarding Perpetual Trophies. Keeper awards will be awarded if at least one race has been completed. Awards will be based on her finishes in the overall fleet.
Keeper Awards:
- Top 10 Overall
- Top 2 Grand Masters
- Top 2 Mega Masters
- Top Old Salt
- Top Woman
Perpetual Awards:
- Regatta Winner
- Top Grand Master
- Top Mega Master
- Top Old Salt
- Top Woman
Address for return of previously won Perpetual Trophies:
No later arrival than June 10, 2022
Katie Arvesen
697 Warner Avenue South
Pine Springs, MN 55115
Or Deliver in Person at Registration
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Schedule of
Events
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NOTE: All times shown are preliminary. Check official Notice Board for updates.
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Event |
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Mon-Wed
June 20,21,22
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Practice Days
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Tues-Wed
June 21,22 |
9:00 am-4:00 pm |
Melges and Quantum Sails Zenda Sponsored Sailing Clinic.
Free Training Clinic with Coaches Ted Keller and Jim Gluek
Classroom and On the Water
See separate notice of event for details & registration |
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Wed
June 22 |
12:00-7:00 pm |
Master's Check in & On-site registration.
Avoid the rush the next morning. Come early and setup tonight!
Practice Race - TBD
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Thursday June 23
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7:00-
9:00 am |
Master's Check in & On-site registration.
Continental Breakfast
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9:00 am
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Welcome & Competitors Briefing
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10:30am |
Warning signal for first race of the day |
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TBD |
Racing as conditions permit |
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TBD |
Lunch |
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TBD |
Racing begins as Directed on Notice Board by the PRO
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After Racing |
Apres Sail at Clubhouse immediately following competition
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Dinner on your own - enjoy the local eateries
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Friday June 24
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Continental Breakfast |
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TBD |
Racing begins as directed on Notice Board by the PRO |
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TBD |
Racing as conditions permit
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TBD |
Lunch |
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TBD |
Racing begins as Directed on Notice Board by the PRO |
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6:30 pm
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Dinner at GLSS/GLYC Clubhouse
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Saturday June 25
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Continental Breakfast
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TBD |
Racing begins as directed on Notice Board;
If three races have been completed no warning signal will be made after 1200 hours. If three races have not been completed this time limit is extended to 1500 hours. No warning signal shall be made after 1500.
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TBD |
Lunch & Awards Presentation at GLSS/GLYC Clubhouse |
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| Registration |
Please login to MSCA to register. The registration link will appear in the upper right hand corner. Please PAY AT THE EVENT, not on-line.
Registration closes at 9:00 am on Thursday, June 23, 2022.
Boat Registration fee - $200 if you register on or before June 1, $220 afterwards.
Skipper Registration fee entitles each registrant to:
- Three Continental Breakfasts
- Three Lunches
- Thursday Apres Sail
- Friday Dinner, Beverages.
- Cool Regatta Shirt (Long Sleeve).
Additional Package of all Meals at $90 each:
(3) Breakfasts (3) Lunches,(1) Apres Sail, (1) Dinner w/drinks.
Additional Lunch at $10 each
Additional Friday Dinner w/Drinks at $40 each
Additional Shirt at $30 each. Please pre-order at early registration (before June 1). Extra shirts at the event is not guaranteed.
Checks can be made out to: Gull Lake Sailing School
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| Apparel |
Regatta Shirts ordered by June 1 will be available at registration.
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Launching,
Mooring, Crew & Spectator Boats
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Launching will be using the ramp at the GLSS/GLYC.
Trailer parking will be at a designated spot upon arrival at GLSS/GLYC.
Mooring is available in front of clubhouse. At your own risk, bring 15 ft. line, sand bottom.
Every effort will be made to provide ample boats for crews. Spectator/tender boats are welcome. Power boat launching at DNR ramp only. Spectator boats will be available depending upon Covid protocols.
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Lodging
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Because of high season demand, MC Fleet 104 has made block reservations at four hotel/resort properties. These room blocks will expire if not reserved by MC Master sailors as of May 1st, 2022. Room type and pricing vary by property. When contacting the properties, refer to event: MCSA MC Masters Championship Regatta, host: Gull Lake Sailing School and Yacht Club, and name: Vincent Driessen. The four properties are:
1. Quarterdeck Resort (4 lodge rooms, 1 beach house room, 1 cottage). Located on west side of Gull Lake in front of sailing area. telephone: 218-963-2482.
2. Country Inn by Radisson, Baxter (7 king with jacuzzi). Hwy 371 Baxter. telephone 218-828-2161.
3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Baxter (3 king, 7 queen). Hwy 371 Baxter. telephone 218-824-3232.
4. ArrowWood Lodge, Baxter (room details forthcoming). Hwy 371 Baxter. telephone 218-822-5634.
CALL NOW!
In addition, there are dozens of other hotel/resort and/or VRBO properties in the area. Details can be found on Brainerd Chamber of Commerce website.
Lodging in the Brainerd Lakes Area is available with many options, prices and locations. The regatta is during peak season so book now.
https://business.brainerdlakeschamber.com/list/Search/lodging-302566?cid=302446
Due to Covid we will not be providing housing.
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There is limited tent camping or RV parking (no hook ups) on grounds. First come, first served. Onsite Covid Protocols will be posted.
GULL LAKE CAMPGROUND is within 5 miles of the club for additional RV and camping sites.
https://www.mvp.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Gull-Lake/
GLSS/GLYC https://www.glyc.com/
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| Loaner/Charter Boats |
Fleet # 104 may have a limited number of loaner/charter boats available. First come, First served. Contact Vince or Katie. |
| Questions |
Contact:
Katie Arvesen
arvesen@comcast.net
cell 651-328-1720
Vince Driessen
vdriessen@driessengroup.com
cell 612-202-9752
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| Disclaimer of Liability |
Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See RRS4, Decision to Race. The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta. |
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