Notice of Regatta
West Marine 505 North American Championships
May 31, 1999-June 4, 1999

VENUE

The Corpus Christi Yacht Club, as the Organizing Authority, takes pleasure in offering its venue to the International 505 Class. Corpus Christi boasts strong, steady trade winds blowing unobstructed over a warm coastal bay. CCYC is a full service club with a history of excellent race management in major championships.

ELIGIBILITY

The regatta is open to all International 505 Class Yachts with a valid measurement certificate. Both members of each crew must be members of the International 505 Class. Entries must comply with RRS 75.1 with regard to US Sailing or other national authority membership. Proper, completed entry must be postmarked by May 1, 1999. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Principal Race Officer, and must be accompanied by a late fee of $75.

RULES

The regatta will be governed by The Racing Rules of Sailing 1997-2000 as amended January 1, 1999 (RRS), the International 505 Class Rules, this Notice of Regatta (except as any of these are altered by the Sailing Instructions), and the Sailing Instructions. The Sailing Instructions will be available at on-site registration. This regatta is designated Category B with respect to advertising, Appendix G, RRS. Boats carrying Category B advertising must pay a $50 advertising fee.

MEASUREMENT

Valid measurement certificates must be presented at check-in on May 31, 1999. Yachts and sails will be measured prior to entry and are subject to measurement at any time during the event. Measurement shall include verification of "all-up" boat weight (fully-rigged boat without sails) and dimensions of all sails (maximum of 2 sets).

SCORING

The Low Point Scoring System, RRS A2, will apply. Seven races are scheduled, of which four must be completed to constitute a regatta. Each competitor's worst score will be discarded only if six or more races are completed. This changes RRS A2.1.

COURSES

Olympic triangle courses and variations thereof will be utilized, with approximately equilateral triangles used. Gate starts will be utilized. The racing area will be approximately one half to one mile from the marina.

ATTRACTIONS

Shore-side activities include the Texas State Aquarium, USS Lexington aircraft carrier and flight museum, Padre Island beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, Greyhound Racetrack, and many museums and shops in the marina area.

SCHEDULE

Boats will be welcome on club premises Saturday, May 29 through Saturday, June 5. Those wishing to arrive sooner or leave later may make arrangements with the Corpus Christi Municipal Marina at (361) 882-7333. Registration and measurement will take place Monday, May 31 from 0900 to 1600. A practice race will take place May 31st at 1300. Competitor briefing and a welcoming Mexican buffet are scheduled that night at 1900 at CCYC. Racing will take place Tuesday, June 1st through Friday, June 4th. Two races per day, with one race on Friday, are anticipated. Up to three races per day may be conducted in order to complete seven races in the scheduled time frame. Daily awards and refreshments will be provided pool-side after racing. An awards banquet Friday, June 4th at 1900 at CCYC will conclude the regatta.

AWARDS

Trophies will be awarded to skippers and crew placing first through fifth. In addition, first place trophies will be awarded to winners of each race.

SUPPORT BOATS

Competitors will not be allowed to communicate with non-competitors other than race committee personnel from the time they leave the marina each day until the completion of the final race of each day. Communication for the purpose of safety is excepted.

HOTELS

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Travelodge Marina Grande Hotel, located two blocks from CCYC, at discounted rates of $65. Reservations must be made by May 1 at (361) 883-5111 . Ask for north-facing rooms, as live music plays outdoors south of the hotel. Other nearby hotels: Omni, (361) 882-1700; Best Western, (361) 854-0005; Holiday Inn, (361) 883-5731.

CONTACTS

PRO/Regatta Chairman: Michael McCutchon at (361) 855-8720 or mccutchon@msn.com

Corpus Christi Yacht Club at (361) 883-6518 or www.ccyc.com

Entrants:	Name _________________________________ Address _________________________________ _________________________________ Telephone _________________________________ Club Affiliation ____________________________ e-mail _________________________________ 505 Class member? Yes_______ No_______	Name _________________________________ Address _________________________________ _________________________________ Telephone _________________________________ Club Affiliation ____________________________ e-mail _________________________________ 505 Class member? Yes_______ No______
Yacht Name ____________________________________________________________ Hull Color _____________________________ Sail Number _____________________________Measurement Certificate? Yes_____ No_____ Waiver and Release of Liability:In consideration of my entry and of the substantial volunteer efforts of the officers, directors, members, employees, and representatives of the Corpus Christi Yacht Club ("Host" hereafter), we, the undersigned, hereby: 1) waive and release any and all claims, including those of negligence or equivalent conduct, which we may have against the Host, its directors, members, employees, representatives, associated volunteers, US Sailing and the International Class Association resulting from our participation in this regatta, 2) acknowledge our responsibilities in participating in this event, for our decisions to start or continue to race in the event and to make certain that our boat, equipment and crew are seaworthy for the conditions which may be encountered during our participation, and 3) agree to be bound by the Racing Rules of Sailing, the International 505 Class Official Class Rules, and all other rules which govern this event. Entrant _______________________ Date ________ Entrant _______________________ Date _________   Entry Fee $150 ____________ Late Fee $ 75 ____________ Advertising Fee $ 50 ____________ Extra dinner tickets $ 15 each ____________ Total ____________Entry fee includes two tickets to each of the Monday and Friday dinners, refreshments after racing each day, bottled water on the race course, and launching and docking. Entries postmarked after May 1, 1999 must include the late fee in order to be considered. Please make checks payable to the Corpus Christi Yacht Club and mail with this completed entry form to:

Corpus Christi Yacht Club

98 Cooper's Alley

Corpus Christi, TX 78401