British Virgin Islands Dinghy Championships 2008

Organizing Authority: The organizing authority is Royal BVI Yacht Club

Rules: The Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008, the prescriptions of the RBVIYC, the I.O.D.A., Laser Class rules, will govern the Regatta, except where any of these are altered by the Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions.

Classes:
Optimist (Green / White / Blue / Red)
Laser (4.7 / Radial / Standard)
Double Handed (Wayfarer, Laser 2, 420, Hobie Cat)
Pico (open), Open Bic (open)

Entry Fees:
Prior to April 24th – Junior (U16) $50, Singlehander $60, Double Hander $80
After April 24th – Junior (U16) $60, Singlehander $70, Double Hander $90
Entry Fee includes event t shirt, breakfast both days, Lunch Saturday.

Registration:  Forms can be found on the Royal BVI Yacht Club website www.rbviyc.net or email [email protected]
Boat Charters: Limited Laser and Optimist charters are available. Participants are encouraged to provide their own equipment. If not possible please email [email protected].  Cost will vary on condition of boat.

Housing: Housing may be available for off-island visitors through local families.  For more information please email [email protected]. There are various affordable hotels within walking distance.  Prospect Reef are offering discount for regatta participants. www.prospectreef.com  

Schedule:
May 9th
10am- 4pm – Boat Allocation
4pm- 8pm – Registration (Dinner will be available from 5pm)

May 10th
7am-8:30am – Breakfast
9am- Skippers meeting
10am- First Warning Followed by Subsequent Races
6.30pm – Entertainment and Dinner

May 11th
7am-8:30 am- Breakfast
10am: First Warning Followed by Subsequent Races
3pm- Prize giving and awards