WOMEN'S NORTH AMERICAN SUNFISH CHAMPIONSHIP

SEPTEMBER 6 - 7, 2003



1 Rules - The regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing (2001-2004), the prescriptions of the United States Sailing Association, the rules of the United States Sunfish Class and by the sailing instructions.  This regatta is a qualifier for the 2004 Sunfish World Championship.

2.Advertising - This event shall be Category A in accordance with Appendix 1, Regulation 20 - ISAF Advertising Code.

3 Eligibility and Entry - This event is open to all women who are members of the International Sunfish Class or USSCA. Membership cards will be checked and membership applications will be available at on-site check-in. Entry forms available on site or standard registration forms are available in the Windward Leg. Completed forms, together with appropriate entry fee made out to James Island Yacht Club, should be sent to
 JIYC Box 12840 Charleston, SC 29422

4 Schedule of Events
 Friday, Sept 5
1500                 Practice Races
1700-1900       Check-in and late registration
1900                 Superb southern supper at JIYC for $5.00

Saturday, Sept 6
0900-1030       On-site Check-in and late registration
1030                Competitor’s Meeting
                        Build your own lunch
1200                First Start, races back to back
                        Four (4) races scheduled
1800-1900       Snacks, sodas, beer, door prizes

 Sunday, Sept 7
0800                 Doughnuts, bagels and coffee
1000                 First Start, races back to back
                         Three (3) races scheduled
                         No race will begin after 1400 Sunday.  Awards as soon as possible after racing. Sandwich buffet.

5 Fees - The entry fee (checks should be made payable to the James Island Yacht Club) for each skipper is $55 with a $10 late fee after August 15, 2003.  US Sailing members may deduct $5. Included in the entry fee are:  two lunches, doughnuts and coffee, beer, soft drinks, and trophies
 
6 Sailing Instructions - The sailing instructions will be available at the time of on-site check-in.

7 Regatta Site - The regatta site is the James Island Yacht Club located on the southern shore of Charleston Harbor.  The address is 734 Wampler Drive, Charleston, SC 29412, phone: (843)795-6060 and web: http://www.jiyc.org.

8 Racing Area - The racing area is Charleston Harbor.

9 Courses - The courses will be selected from a variety of windward/leeward and triangle courses.  Copies of the NOAA chart of the sailing area will be provided.

10 Scoring - The Low Point Scoring System of Appendix A of the RRS will apply. Seven (7) races are scheduled, of which one shall be completed to constitute a regatta. Each boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores, excluding her worst score if five (5) or more races are completed.

11 Awards - The number of awards will be based on registrations postmarked by August 15, 2003.  Juniors (as recognized by the Sunfish Class Rules) awards will be based on number of registrations.

12 Further Information - For further information, please see www.sunfishclass.org, www.jiyc.org, or contact
     Rose Rowland at (843)762-4856(H), (843)442-7673(Cell) or RHRowland@aol.com or
    Meta Frasch at (843)795-9667(H), (843)693-2593 (Cell), (843)795-5288(Fax) or mgfrasch@juno.com.

13 Camping - Available with no electric hook ups. Limited housing available.

14 Loaner Boats - Limited number of boats available (If needed please contact Rose Rowland)

15 Lodging - A few of the many housing options are listed below.

Hampton Inn        843-556-5200
Residence Inn        843-571-7979
Courtyard by Marriott    843-722-7221
Comfort Inn            843-577-2224
Best Western        843-571-6100
Beach Rentals at Folly Beach    843-588-3800
Cottages or Camping at
James Island County Park    843-795-9884