John Sheppard Jr. Memorial Regatta
Sunday, August 7th, 2011
Lake Bluff Yacht Club (Lake Michigan-beach launch)
Lake Bluff, IL
...2011 results....
1. Rules: The regatta will be governed by the 2009-2012 racing rules of sailing, the prescriptions of the US Sailing Association, the rules of the International Sunfish Class Association, except as any of these altered by the Sailing Instructions.
2. Eligibility and Entry: All Sunfish sailors are eligible to race.
3. Schedule of events:
Sunday 10:30-12:00am Registration
12:00pm Skipper's Meeting
1:00pm First warning gun 1-5 races
4:00pm No race will start after
Cookout on the beach immediately after racing
4. Advance Registration: Competitors may register at the regatta or by completing the entry form and sending it with the appropriate fees to: Lake Bluff Yacht Club, PO Box 292, Lake Bluff, IL 60044.
5. Sailing Instructions: Will be available at the registration desk.
6. Courses: The courses will be either Windward/Leeward, Triangle or a combination thereof.
7. Number of Races: Five races are scheduled. One race shall constitute a regatta.
8. Scoring: Scoring will be low point scoring system in accordance with Appendix A2 of the racing rules.
9. Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers and the top junior.
10. Regatta Site: Lake Bluff Yacht Club
Directions: From the south: I-94 north to Rt. 176. 176 east into Lake Bluff. Go all the way to the end of the road, go one block north to the park entrance.
From the north: I-94 south to Rt. 41 south. Continue to Rt. 176. Turn east and go all the way to the end of the road, go one block north to the park entrance.
Entry Fee $20, Junior Sailors-Free
For more info contact Rich Chapman 847-651-2112
