NORWALK ISLANDS SAILING FLEET
2009 PROGRAM AND APPLICATION
www.norwalksailing.com
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The Norwalk Islands Sailing Fleet is Connecticut area clubs and local sailors dedicated to running a series of races located near the Norwalk Islands. |
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HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
• Any boat having a valid PHRF rating certificate on file with the race committee shall be eligible to participate.
• Our 2009 program includes twelve (12) races; two (2) regular day races and ten (10) special invitational trophy races, to include one (1) overnight race, and one (1) women's cup race.
• The Connecticut Shore Series, a combined series of four races, will again continue with the Minuteman Yacht Club Fleet, Norwalk Yacht Club Fleet and the Noroton Yacht Club Fleet joining us. These four (4) races will combine the four fleets in races, which may also be scored separately for each club's series. Two (2) races sailed on the NISF courses, one (1) race sailed on NYC courses and one (1) race sailed on the Noroton YC courses. For NYC and Noroton YC races, their rules, start line, and instructions will govern; for NISF races, NISF rules, start line and instructions will govern.
• Our program includes Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker Divisions with a minimum of two (2) starts. When we combine with the Noroton YC and Norwalk Yacht Clubs, additional starts may be needed.
• The end of season awards and cocktail party for the combined series will be held at the Norwalk Yacht Club on Saturday, November TBD, 2009 6-10 PM.
• The end of season awards and cocktail party for the NISF series will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009, 3-5 PM at The Shore and Country Club.
• Our sailing program, a wonderful value available on Long Island Sound, is made possible by the volunteer efforts of our many members and the generous support of our sponsors.
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INVITATIONAL RACES:
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· KING CUP - May 30 The overall Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker Division winners receive the King Cup Trophy for one year, and the first three boats in each division receive keeper trophies. There will be a party after the race at Minuteman Yacht Club. A CT Shore Series Race.
· CHANTEYMAN CUP - June 6 Sponsored by the Norwalk Yacht Club. The first three boats in each division will receive keeper trophies. There will be a party after the race at Norwalk Yacht Club. A CT Shore Series Race.
· FRIENDS and NEIGHBORS RACE - July 11 Sponsored by the Noroton Yacht Club. The first three boats in each division will receive keeper trophies. There will be a party after the race at Noroton Yacht Club. A CT Shore Series Race
· EVENING RACE - August 8-9 Sponsored by the Saugatuck Harbor Yacht Club. A traveling trophy will be awarded to the overall winner and keeper trophies will be awarded to the first three boats in each division.
· WOMEN'S CUP - August 15 Sponsored by Sprite Island Yacht Club. Keeper trophies will be provided for the first three places in each division. There will be a party after the race at Sprite Island Yacht Club. (The results from this race are not counted as part of the NISF series.)
· GREENS LEDGE CUP – August 29 Sponsored by the Norwalk Yacht Club. The first three boats in each division will receive keeper trophies. The after race party will be at The Norwalk Yacht Club.
· STANLEY PHILCOX MEMORIAL RACE - September 12 This race is in honor of P/C Stanley G. Philcox. Traveling trophies (donated by the Philcox Family) are awarded to the first place winners in each division and keeper trophies are awarded to the first three boats in each division. A traditional after race party and awards presentation will be held at the Shore and Country Club. A CT Shore Series Race
· MAYOR'S CUP/SHEFFIELD ISLAND RACE - September 19 The Division I winner receives the Mayor's Cup for one year, Division II and III winners receive traveling trophies donated by the Norwalk Seaport "Save Sheffield Island" Committee. Keeper trophies will be awarded to the first three boats in each division. An after race party and awards presentation will be held at the Shore and Country Club.
· R.G. Ely Challenge CUP – September 26 Sponsored by the Wilson Cove Marina. The first three boats in each division will receive keeper trophies. The after race party will be at The Wilson Cove Marina.
· PARTNERS CUP – October 3 Sponsored by Partner’s Café in East Norwalk where an after race party will be held. Hot Pizza and Irish Coffee are on the menu. |
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PACKAGES AVAILABLE |
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Entry and Payment before Friday, May 15, 2009 |
$135.00 |
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Entry and Payment after Friday, May 15, 2009 |
$150.00 |
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Participants who belong to US SAILING, deduct $10.00 |
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CONNECTICUT SHORE SERIES - 4 Race Series |
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Entry and Payment before May 16, 2009 |
$100.00 |
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Entry and Payment after May 16, 2009 |
$115.00 |
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Participants who belong to US SAILING, deduct $10.00 |
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INVITATIONAL RACES - One race at a time |
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King Cup – May 30 |
$35.00 |
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Chanteyman Cup – June 6 |
$35.00 |
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Noroton YC - Friends and Neighbors Race – July 11 |
$35.00 |
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Saugatuck YC – Evening Race – August 8-9 |
$30.00 |
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Sprite Island – Women’s Cup – TBA |
$30.00 |
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Greens Ledge Cup – August 29 |
$35.00 |
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Philcox Cup – September 12 |
$35.00 |
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R.G. Ely Challenge – September 26 |
$35.00 |
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Partner’s Cup – October 3 |
$30.00 |
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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Please call any of our committee members listed below if you have any questions or suggestions. |
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Bob Counihan |
NISF Chairman Sprite Island YC Coordinator Women's Cup Chairman |
845-279-5286 |
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Mike Smith |
Norwalk YC Coordinator |
203-655-0195 |
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Hamilcar DiCarlo |
Shore and Country Club Coordinator |
203-849-0771 |
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Mike Brown |
Saugatuck Harbor YC Coordinator |
203-554-5199 |
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Kelson Weber |
Cedar Point YC Coordinator |
203-762-7927 |
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Per Sorensen |
Minuteman YC Coordinator |
203 454 0300 |
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Lee Weiner |
Scoring |
203-226-9297 |
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Randy Browning |
Web |
203-854-5290 |
NORWALK ISLANDS SAILING FLEET
2009 APPLICATION
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Name: ____________________________________
Date:___________________
Address: _________________________________________________________
Phone: Home ______________ Work _______________ Fax _______________
Email: __________________ Yacht Club/Marina/Boating Organization:
Boat Name: ___________________ Type ____________ Sail # ____________ (i.e. J24) Spinnaker _____ Non-Spinnaker _____
US Sailing Member: Yes _____ No _____ Member Number __________
PHRF Rating (enclosed certificate): __________ Fee Enclosed: __________
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Note: Fees are detailed in the 2009 Program and Application information
Please make checks payable to Norwalk Islands Sailing Fleet
Mail application, fee and PHRF certificate to: Bob Counihan, 61 Friendly Rd, Brewster, NY 10509
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Waiver of Claims:
The undersigned, skipper of the sailing yacht _______________ acknowledges that, in connection with any yacht race forming part of the Norwalk Islands Sailing Fleet / Norwalk Yacht Club / Noroton Yacht Club/ Minuteman Yacht Club / Shore & Country Club/ Sprite Island Yacht Club, and the Wilson Cove Marina Race Program for 2009, neither the race committee or any other party participating in the organization and/or sponsoring of any such race has any duty or obligation whatsoever to provide for the safety of the undersigned or their crew or yacht.
As a qualifying condition for participating in any such race, the undersigned hereby waives any and all claims against the race committee and/or any other party in the organization or sponsorship of such race, relating in any way to the participation of their yacht or crew in such race. _________________________________ (signature)
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(A copy of this form is available at the NISF homepage: http://www.norwalksailing.com/)
2009 Norwalk Islands Sailing Fleet Schedule
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Race |
Date |
Cup Race |
Comb. |
Start Loc. |
Time |
Party |
RC |
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May 16 |
Day Race |
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R26 |
1100 |
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S&CC |
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2 |
May 30 |
King Cup |
X |
R26 |
1100 |
Minuteman YC |
MYC |
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3 |
June 6 |
Chanteyman Cup |
X |
GL |
1100 |
Norwalk YC |
NYC |
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4 |
July 11 |
Friends Neighbors |
X |
Noroton |
1400 |
Noroton YC |
Noroton |
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5 |
July 18 |
Day Race |
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R26 |
1300 |
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S&CC |
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6 |
Aug. 8-9 |
SHYC Evening |
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R26 |
1700 |
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SHYC |
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Aug. 15 |
GP Women’s Cup |
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R26 |
1100 |
Sprite Island YC |
SIYC |
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7 |
Aug. 29 |
Greens Ledge Cup |
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GL |
1300 |
Norwalk YC |
NYC |
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8 |
Sept. 12 |
Philcox Cup |
X |
R26 |
1100 |
Shore & Country |
SIYC |
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9 |
Sept. 19 |
Mayor's Cup |
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R26 |
1100 |
Shore & Country |
SIYC |
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10 |
Sept. 26 |
R.G. Ely Challenge |
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GL |
1100 |
Wilson Cove Marina |
NYC |
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11 |
Oct. 3 |
Partner’s Café Cup |
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R26 |
1100 |
Partner’s Café E.N. |
SIYC |
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Greenwich Propane Women's Cup does not count in overall series results. Saturday, October 24th - CT Combined Series Awards Party at Norwalk YC – 1700hrs. Sunday, November 8th - NISF Series Awards Party at Shore & Country Club – 1500hrs. |