Hog Wild State
NOTICE OF
RACE
Catalina 22
The George Yerger Arkansas Hog Wild Regatta
and State Championship 2024
May 4 and 5
on DeGray Lake, 5.2 miles from Caddo
Valley, Arkansas
1. Rules
1.1 The Regatta will be governed by the rules as defined
in The Racing Rules of sailing 2021-2024.
1.2 Catalina 22 Rules as found on Catalina 22 National
Sailing Association website.
2. Eligibility and Entry
2.1 Regatta
is open to all eligible Catalina 22 boats meeting participation requirements as
set forth in the Catalina 22 Class Rules.
2.2 Eligible boats may enter by completing the
Preregistration Form and Mailing or emailing it to the Club Commodore (see 14.1). (thank you, we need this information for slip
assignment and food).
2.3 Completed
registration and required fees must be received prior to close of registration
on Saturday, 4 May, 2024.
3. Fees (cash
or check only) (we can not process credit or debit cards)
3.1 Entry fee per
boat is $70.00.
3.2 Meal ticket of
$40.00 -- per person will cover the following: Friday night Social with
refreshments; Continental Breakfast, Saturday and Sunday; bag lunch, Saturday;
HOG WILD Supper, Saturday; BBQ or Hotdogs/Chili and drinks Sunday after race.
3.3 $25 late fee
for not preregistering by Saturday,
May 4, 2024. (see 2.2 & 14.1).
4. Fleets
4.1 Two
fleets are planned, gold fleet and silver fleet. See Attachment D.
4.2 Three
boats constitute a fleet. In the event
insufficient competitors register to form silver fleet, they will be registered
in gold fleet.
5. Schedule
5.1
Registration Friday 5/3/2024; 1400 to
1800.
5.2 Registration Saturday 5/4/2024; 0800 to 0930.
5.3 Competitor’s
meeting Saturday 5/4/2024 at 1000.
5.4 1st
Warning Signal Saturday 5/4/2024 at 1125.
5.5 1st
Warning Signal Sunday 5/5/2024 at 0925.
5.6 No Race will
begin later than 1200 on Sunday 5/5/2024.
5.7 Five races are
scheduled, three on Saturday 5/4/2024 and two on Sunday 5/5/2024. However, the actual races started is at the
discretion of the Race Committee.
5.8
Protocol will keep the offset buoy following the windward mark.
6.0 Sailing
instructions will be available at Registration/Check in.
7. Venue Iron Mountain Yacht Club at Iron Mountain
Marina with the area of racing being adjacent on DeGray Lake.
8. The course
will be a modified windward/leeward with an optional gate and optional offset.
9. Scoring The
low point system of RRS Appendix A will be used. No score will be excluded. Boats scored TLE (Time Limit Expired) will be
scored points equal to the number of boats finishing within the time limit plus
two points. This changes RRS A4, A5, and
A10.
10. Regatta. One race will constitute a regatta.
11. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd. A special award will be given to the highest
scoring Arkansas boat.
12. Radio Communications. The race committee will use VHF Ch 72 or
alternate designated recreational channel to make courtesy broadcasts. Failure to hear or understand a broadcast
will not be grounds for redress. Except
in an emergency, a boat shall neither make radio transmissions while racing nor
receive radio communications not available to all boats, This restriction also applies to mobile
telephones.
13. Disclaimer of Liability. Competitors
participate in the Regatta entirely at their own risk. See RRS3, Decision to Race. The organizing authority will not accept any
liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in
conjunction with or to, during, or after the Regatta.
14. Further information
14.1 For
local information and preregistration contact Iron Mountain Yacht Club (IMYC)
IMYC Commodore and Fleet
145 Captain:
Chuck Atkinson; 87 Will Rd., Arkadelphia, AR 71923.
870-05403-8189; ckatk120@gmail.com
Race director:
Ron Nash; 977 Stephens Hwy. Magnolia, AR 71753; nashvmd@hotmail.com ; 870-510- 2429
Fleet 145 Measurer:
Geroge Yerger; yerger.arkansas@gmail.com; 501-206-5651
14.2 Welcome
– Informal activity with refreshments planned for Friday night at IMYC
Pavilion.
14.3 Motels: Local Motels located at I-30 exit 73 & 78
(Note some motels are listed as
Arkadelphia but are located in Caddo Valley).
Iron Mountain Lodge &
Marina has lowered their prices for 2024 season (info: www.iron-mountain.com , 870-246-4310).
DeGray Lake State Park
Lodge on North Shore. www.arkansasstateparks.com
Camping and RV: The Corp of Engineers Iron Mountain
Campground is adjacent to the marina.
You may contact the Corp for reservations. Also, Iron Mountain Lodge and
Marina has camping and RV facilities.
15. Map and
directions: Take I-30 to exit 78 (Caddo Valley) turn
north on AR Hwy 7 for 2 miles. Then turn
left on Skyline Dr for 2-1/2 miles, turn right at Iron Mountain Lodge & Marina
sign and you are there.
Map reprinted from:
Iron Mountain Lodge & Marina brochure
16. Preregistration
form: Arkansas Hog Wild Regatta
https://hogwildregatta.wufoo.com/forms/z1wxtaa02s3r6r/
Mail Check to:
Chuck Atkinson, 87 Will Rd., Arkadelphia, AR
71923. Ckatk120@gmail.com
Ron Nash, 977 Stephens Hwy, Magnolia, AR
71753. Nashvmd97@gmail.com
OR, pay at registration (check only), but please register above.
Attachment D: Guidelines For Silver Fleet
The purpose of the Silver Fleet is to create an inviting opportunity for Catalina 22 sailors with minimal racing experience to participate in the Catalina 22 National Championship Regatta at a competitive level.
Most competitors who have sailed/raced on other types of boat may want to consider registering in the Gold Fleet.
• Inexperienced and new competitors might want to consider Silver Fleet • Competitors to include Skippers and/or Crew that have not previously won in Gold Fleet at a National Regatta may want to compete in Silver Fleet
• Experienced skippers are encouraged to register in the Gold Fleet
• Competitors that have consistently finished in the top positions in the Silver Fleet are encouraged to register in Gold Fleet
• Experienced/competitive skippers from any One Design or Handicap fleets are encouraged to register in Gold Fleet
• Skipper and/or crew with physical or health limitations may choose to race in the Silver fleet
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