Notice of Regatta
One Design 14
7th Annual Midwinter Championship

Flying Dutchman
39th Annual Midwinter Championship

505
26th Annual MidWinter Championship

St. Petersburg Yacht Club - January 4-7, 1996
The St. Petersburg Yacht Club is please to be the Organizing Authority and host for the 1995 One Design 14 7th Annual Midwinter Championship, the 39th Annual Flying Dutchman Midwinter Championship, and the 26th Annual 505 Midwinter Championship.

The Regatta will be governed by the IYRR 1993 1996, the prescriptions of the U.S. Sailing Association, the rules of the Classes, except as they are modified by the Sailing Instructions, and by the Sailing Instructions. This will be a Category B event as defined by IYRR Appendix A3.

The Regatta is open to all members of the Class Associations. There will be four Classes: One Design 14 Grand Prix, One Design 14 Standard, Flying Dutchman, and 505.

Twelve races are scheduled; the completion of one will constitute a regatta. If five or more are completed there will be one throw-out. The Low Point Scoring System, IYRR Appendix B2, will be used, except as modified here.

Entries include three days of racing, evening meals, and entertainment.

Prizes will be awarded to the skipper and crew finishing 1st through 5th in each Class, subject to adjustment based on number of entries.

Boats will sail from St. Petersburg's downtown Sailing Center, located on Demens Landing.

For Information, contact:
SAILING SECRETARY
ST. PETERSBURG YACHT CLUB
 11 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3398
Phone 813 822-3873 Fax 813 895-4779
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday 4 January
1000 Registration, SPSC
If there is sufficient interest, a Practice Race will be scheduled
Friday 5 January
0700 Breakfast available at SPYC - Minimal charge
0700 Late Registration, SPSC
0900 Skipper's Meeting, SPSC
1020 Start, Day Races
1800 Mexican Buffet, Bridge/Harbor View, SPYC
Saturday 6 January
0800 Coffee & Doughnuts, SPSC
1000 Start, Day Races
1900 Heavy Hors d'oeurvres, Bridge/Harbor View, SPYC
Sunday 7 January
1000 Start, Day Races - No Warning After 1400
Following racing - Light Lunch & Awards, SPSC
Also: A "question the winners seminar on friday and saturday nights."
ACCOMMODATIONS
For information and housing for 505 sailors, contact Ethan Bixby,
813 323 5142 (H); 813 898-1123 (W); 813 898-0211 (FAX)
The Heritage
234 - 3rd Avenue, North
Phone: 800 283 7829
FAX: 813 823-1644

St. Petersburg Hilton
33 - 1st Street, South
Phone: 813 894-5000
FAX: 813 894-7655

Bay Plaza Hotel 813 822-6320
Beach Park Motor Inn 813 898-6325
Bond Hotel 813 822 4733
Cordova Hotel 813 898-2800

McCarthy Hotel 813 822-4141
PennFlora Hotel 813 822-4763
Pennsylvania Hotel 813 822-4043
Presidential Hotel 813 823-7552

All these are within walking distance of the Yacht Club.
Numerous hotels/motels are located throughout the City and the Gulf Beaches.
For assistance call the Sailing Secretary (813 822-3873).
or the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce (813 821-4715).
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
1996
MIDWINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS

Skipper:__________________________________________ Phone:___________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________

City, State/Country:_________________________________ Zip:_____________________

Crew: ___________________________________________ Phone: __________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________

City, State/Country:_________________________________ Zip:_____________________

Sail #:________1 Design 14 STD:____ 1 Design 14 GP:____ Flying Dutchman:____ 505:____

ENTRY FEE: $100.00, includes tax
USSA members $90.00
Checks payable to
St. Petersburg Yacht Club
11 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg FL 33071-3998

As a condition of my entry in the 1996 One Design 14/Flying
Dutchman/505 Midwinter Regatta event and being fully knowledgeable
of the risks of sailing as a competitive sport, I agree to hold harmless the
St. Petersburg Yacht Club, the race committee, the officers, the sponsors
and the employees from any and all damages, losses, claims, suits,
actions, expenses or liabilities which directly or indirectly arise from my
participation in this regatta.

I further agree to be bound by the racing rules of the IYRU and by
all other rules that govern this event.

SKIPPER