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The main event is two easy-going, friendly cruiser-style races on Saturday. One course is specially designed for new sailors. The whole day is designed for non-racers, so don't be afraid to join us, even if you've never raced before. We'll have simplified regatta rules for non-racers; all you need to know is the ordinary "rules of the road" for sailing. . (Click here for the Eligibility and Regatta Rules.)After the races, the party begins. Saturday night we'll have the Award Ceremony and dinner at the Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club. We'll be staying overnight at the Monterey Yacht Harbor.On Sunday morning, we'll have brunch at the Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club. There'll be plenty of free time for daysailing after brunch on Sunday.You don't have to race to join the party. If you'd rather daysail than race, that's fine -- come and join us! Just check off the appropriate boxes on the registration form for the activities you want to attend.Last year, 48 boats showed up for the regatta. There were skippers of all skill levels and boat of every description -- and everybody had a great weekend!To read all about the wonderful weekend we all had at Cruiser Challenge IV in 2002 and to see the race results, click hereRegister OnLine! |
Schedule |
Saturday, July 17, 2004
Before 9 am: Rig and Launch Pay Parking and Berth Fees at Marina HarborMaster's Office |
Arrive before 9 am and park, rig and launch at the Monterey Yacht Harbor.Pay for parking and your berth at the HarborMaster's Office. Berth is $15/night. Parking is $12 per calendar day for your vehicle and trailer. Dock key deposit is $25, refundable. If you arrive late, you may have to park in over-flow parking, which is a block away from the launch ramp. The Monterey Marina is not accepting reservations for groups in advance any more. But there's no worry -- the staff at the Harbormaster's office says there will be plenty of slips if you arrive on time. Last year, 30 of the more-than-40 skippers arrived with their boats on Friday or earlier, which made their Saturday schedule much more relaxed. |
8:30-10 am at the
Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club |
Event Registration. Sign liability waivers. Pay your registration fee of $15 for racers, $5 for non racers. Buy your race T-shirts ($15/each, cash or check, no credit cards please!) |
10 am: Skipper's meeting at MPYC
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We will pass out course maps and explain the starting sequences. |
11:30 am or 12 am: Start of first race
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This will be a shorter race, in lighter morning winds. Special Trophies for Novice Winners. Click here for the Eligibility and Regatta Rules |
2:00 pm: Start of second race
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Enjoy a scenic 5 or 6 buoy course that will take you on a nice tour of nearby Monterey Bay, probably in the afternoon's stronger winds. Both races count for non-novice skippers. The long race will be more heavily weighted than the short race, in the event of a point tie. Click here for the Eligibility and Regatta Rules |
4:pm - Bar opens at MPYC | The cash bar at Monterey Pennisula Yacht Club opens. |
6:00 pm: Buffet Dinner at Monterey Pennisula Yacht Club |
The Buffet Dinner will start at 6pm and continue thru 7:30 or 8 pm. Dinner will be $15/person; children age 12 or younger half price |
7:30 pm: Award Ceremony at MPYC | The Award Ceremony begins! |
Sunday, 9 am: Brunch at MPYC Coffee service only starting at about 7:30 or 8 am. |
Time for socializing over coffee and breakfast. $10 per person; children age 12 or younger half price. |