2000 Dead Of Winter Regatta

St. Petersburg Yacht Club Dec. 30, 1999 to Jan 2, 2000.

 

NOTICE OF RACE

RULES: This regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules

of Sailing 1997-2000, the SCIRA Rules for Sanctioned Regattas, 

the Snipe Class Rules, and the Sailing Instructions.



ELIGIBILITY:  Skippers must be a member of SCIRA and an owner 

(or co-owner) of a registered Snipe. USF students may sail 

USF owned boats in this regatta if: they are members of the 

USF sailing team, and are 1999 paid members of SCIRA. 



FEES:  $110 entry fee per boat ($125 for non-members of 

US Sailing), which includes: Regatta participation, breakfast 

at the Sailing Center four mornings, evening parties for both 

skipper and crew Thursday-Saturday. Make checks payable to 

"Snipe Fleet 801".



ADDITIONAL CHARGES:  There will be a cash bar Thursday evening 

at the yacht  club, and a cookout at the Sailing Center after 

racing on Sunday before the awards presentation. New Year's 

Eve downtown St. Petersburg party badges can be obtained from 

the Chamber of Commerce. Guest privileges at SPYC will be 

available to regatta participants through your yacht club 

reciprocal privileges or by credit card confirmation; please 

come to the front desk at SPYC.



COMPETITOR'S MEETING: at the St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 

12-30-99, @ 0900, breakfast provided.



SAILING AREA:  Located on the western side of Tampa Bay 

directly off the St. Petersburg Pier;  hoists and floating 

ramps are available at the St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 

at the foot of First Ave. South.



CHARTERS: A limited number of charter boats will be available

for international sailors; call early for reservations. 



PRIZES:  The Jim Brown Memorial Trophy is awarded to the top 

finisher, with keeper trophies awarded to both skipper and 

crew of the top three finishing yachts. Additional awards 

at the event chairman's discretion. Team racing trophies 

are separate.



HOUSING:   There are many hotels nearby.  Also there are Snipe 

sailors and SPYC members that are offering homestays, call for 

the connection. 



Baby sitters will be available if prior arrangements are made.



Team racing:

By popular demand, we have added a day of team racing to this regatta,

instead of single-handed racing. Each team must have three boats; 

dig-up your old college team and bring them with you. Practice 

with your friends, or just show up and we will match you with 

other snipers already here. This is sure to be a fun event.



For additional information:

Bill & Sherry Welch  PO Box 2154, St. Pete, Fl, 33731   727-381-8255

sails@IntNet.net

SPYC Sailing Secretary:

11 Central Ave, St. Pete, Fl, 33701  727-821-3873 www.spyc.org