Force 5 Class Association

Information on the 2012 North American Championship

September 19^th to 22^nd 2012

Location: Albemarle Plantation Marina, 6.5 miles south of Hertford, NC.

Racing Locations: Yeopim River and Albemarle Sound, in sight of Marina.

Onshore Events: Albemarle Marina Park, Osprey Yacht Club, Dockside Grill.

Schedule:

·         Wednesday September 19, 2012: Arrival and informal practice.

·         Thursday September 20, 2012: Breakfast 8am, Skippers meeting at 9 am followed by 3-4 races, Pizza at OYC/Dockside 6pm.

·         Friday September 21, 2012: Breakfast 8am, Skippers meeting at 9 am followed by 3-4 races, Dinner and class meeting at OYC/Dockside 6pm followed by Live Music and Dancing

·         Saturday September 22, 2012: Breakfast at 8 am followed by 2 -3 races, followed by an awards ceremony at 3pm and informal cookout at Marina Park.

Lodging:

·         Dockside Condos available on a limited basis. These are located overlooking the Marina, just a short walk to the docks, the pool and the grill. One BR at $109/night, two BR at $149/night. (Call Court: 252-562-4151)

·         Hospitality Housing available on the premises, on a limited basis. (Call Court: 252-562-4151)

·         No camping on the Plantation but Stirict's Campground has RV hookups and some tent sites, about 3 miles (252-426-7920).

·         Beechtree Inn, B &B, about 5 miles. 4 'Homes' available. These are reconstructed, beautifully finished, and furnished with original period furniture, circa 1700's, by Ben Hobbs, a well known craftsman in NC. $90 for 2 persons, $80 for 1 (252-426-1593).

·         Springfield B and B, about 7 miles. 3 rooms available, $85/night for 2 persons (252-426-8471). A beautiful olde farm with 3 rooms available.

·         Hampton Inn Edenton, about 10 miles (252-482-3500). A block of 10 rooms is reserved for regatta families at $99/night with a 10% AARP discount, 2 Queen size beds.

Special Considerations:

·         Arrive via the 'Construction/Service' entrance just before the Main Gate and you will be very near the Small Boat Launch, a map will be provided.

·         It is a short sail from the Launch to the Marina Docks where the Force Five fleet will be kept during the regatta, on or next to "F" Dock (floating). F Dock is on the inshore side of A Dock (southern most dock, Sound side of Marina) and attached to A Dock in shallow water with a sand bottom. You will need to sail around the whole dock complex to get to F Dock.

·         Trailers will be stored at or near the Small Boat Launch.

·         If possible, try to stay on or near the Plantation for minimum travel, maximum fun!!

Contact Information:

·         Court Young & Nancy Young

·         252-562-4151

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2012 Force Five - M i d w i n t e r  C h a m p i o n s h i p

 

February 23th, 24th & 25th, 2012

 

 

 

Registation:

·         2012 Force 5 Midwinter Championship Online Registration

·         2012 Force 5 Membership Form (Required for the event. Print out and bring

with a check to the event.)

o   Full Membership

o   Associate Membership (Offered to new class members only)

·         Registered Force 5ers

 

 

The Midwinter’s will be hosted by the Upper Keys Sailing Club and will be sailed on

beautiful Buttonwood Bay in Key Largo, Florida. We will continue to use same format

as the past few years.  Racing begins on Thursday; but this year, we have added a

 practice race day on Wednesday afternoon. This will give us 4 days of sailing. Sailors

arriving early will have use of the club facility to set up and do some practice sailing,

prior to the event.

 

Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, February 22           Thursday, February 23th	1200                    1300 1600-1800       1000-1200 1100-1200 1200 1300 1630	Practice Race Skippers Meeting Racing begins Happy Hour, Appetizers provided       Registration Lunch for Skippers in Clubhouse Skippers Meeting Warning signal for first race (2 races planned) Happy Hour, Appetizers provided
Friday, February 24th	0830-0930 1000 1200 1300 1630 1900	Continental Breakfast Warning signal for first race Lunch will be served ashore Racing Resumes (4 races planned for the day) Happy Hour and Snacks after racing Dinner
Saturday, February 25th	0830-1000 1000   1430	Continental Breakfast Warning signal for first race (2 races planned) Lunch at the Clubhouse Awards Ceremony

 

New for 2012

 

Racing:

 

The 2011 Midwinter’s will consist of as many as 8 races.  There will be 1 throw out if more than 5

races are sailed.

 

Classes:

 

The Regatta will be open to Standard Force 5 Rigs and the “Short Rig”. Skipper’s choosing to sail the

Short Rig must sail with the rig for the entire event and will be eligible for separate awards. Sailor’s

switching Rigs during the regatta will be scored with the Standard Rigs.

 

Eligibility:

 

The regatta is open to all members of the Force 5 Class Association.  Membership to the class will be

accepted on site.  We encourage you to join prior to arrival.

 

Rules:

 

The Regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012

including US Sailing Prescriptions, the Class Rules of the Force 5 Association (except as any of these

are modified by the Sailing Instructions)

 

Registration Fee:

 

US Sailing members: $100; Non-members $105.

Registration Includes: breakfast 2 days, lunch 3 days, 1 dinner ticket, happy hours, a long sleeve tech

shirt and awards. Registration will be accepted through Regatta Networks. Please register in advance

online. You can pay with credit card, pay pal or print a copy of your registration and pay at UKSC

when you arrive. Advance registration will greatly assist us preparing for the regatta.

 

General Information:

 

Established in 1973, the Upper Keys Sailing Club (UKSC) has the marvelous feel of old Florida.  Docks,

boat ramps and small beach provide a beautiful view of Buttonwood Bay.  This is a perfect spot for

Force 5 sailing, watching beautiful sunsets and enjoying the warm Florida Keys.

The Upper Keys Sailing Club is located at MM (mile marker) 99, or 99 miles from Key West, and one

hour south of Miami.

 

New for 2012

Hotel Information:  (2012 Pricing)

 

There are many options in accommodations available. Visit the Upper Keys website to find other options.  floridakeys.org/accommodations.htm

 

The following are properties that have extended Special Negotiated Rates to Force 5 Sailors and

their Families:

 

Seafarer Resort (Owners are active members of UKSC!)

97684 Overseas Hwy, MM 97.8 Bayside, Key Largo, FL 33037

Phone: (305) 852-5349 FAX: (305) 852-0474

305-852-5349

www.seafarerresort.com

Rooms Start at $70.  A discount will be extended to all Midwinter’s attendees. 

Please ask for either Phyllis or Dermitt; mention UKSC Force 5 rate, 10% additional off!

 

Bayside Resort

99490 Overseas Highway

Key Largo

800-242-5229

www.baysidekeylargo.com

Rates:  $130 (Marie’s negotiated rate!)

This resort is within walking distance from the Upper Keys Sailing Club. 

 

Sunset Cove Beach Resort

99360 Overseas Hwy

Key Largo

877-451-0705

305-451-0705

www.sunsetcovebeachresort.com

Rates: $120 - $160 per night.  Different size rooms and styles.  Kitchens and Cottages.

You can leave your boat on the beach and sail to the club and racecourse. 

 

Hampton Inn

102400 Overseas Highway

Key Largo

305-451-1400

www.hamptoninn.com

Rates: $189.  New ownership Resort.  Rooms and Suites available.

(Those of us who qualify for AARP, it’s $1.00 less)

 

Contacts:

 

Steve Perry                           Tom Trump                Jim Bigham                    Paco Cavet

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Cell: 305-778-1574              Hm: 305-451-4088   Cell: 305-582-1665          Cell: 305-275-9969