To all USMRC skippers,
Balboa Yacht Club is looking forward to your arrival at the 2011 U.S. Match Racing Championships this coming October. To help you in your planning efforts, I have prepared a number of notes for your immediate attention.
Blog
We have created a blog containing information on airports in the region, a variety of businesses that may be of value to you once you arrive (such as grocery stores, pharmacies, banks), weather, links to U.S. SAILING's official event website and event documents, local medical services, a Google Map of these places, and more. The blog is at http://www.2011usmrc.blogspot.com/. We encourage you and your team to review the blog before your arrival. Of course, the official website for this event is http://championships.ussailing.org/Adult/USMRC.htm.
Housing
For those of you that requested housing by the August 31 deadline, we are arranging housing at the homes of Balboa Yacht Club members. We will be in direct contact with you with housing assignments. Our housing goals are to keep teams together (i.e. at one home) and to minimize the distance from the host home and the club.
Transportation
Please visit the blog mentioned above to learn more about getting to BYC. You must arrange your own local transportation (e.g. rental car) as neither the housing hosts nor the club are intending to provide any competitor transportation.
Attire
October weather is frequently very comfortable, averaging between 60 and 77 degrees, however you should come prepared for cooler weather - we recommend a sweater or similar light weight outer garment and slacks/pants. The chance of rain is quite low. We ask that all competitors bring a yachting blazer for use at one of the social events (see below) as well as at the awards presentation. At all other times, casual regatta wear is completely appropriate. Full formal attire (slacks/dress, dress shirt/blouse, tie, blazer, dress shoes) is NOT expected.
First Meeting
The first official meeting of competitors will be on the evening of Wednesday October 12. See the Notice of Race for details. There will be a brief opening ceremony at that time. Though there is no dress code for this meeting, we encourage a "smart casual" dress. This includes your team gear (if you have any), polo shirt and shorts or pants, your yachting blazer with shorts or pants, etc.
Social Events
There are two social events planned for this regatta: a dinner on Thursday night and a dinner Saturday night. Though we are still planning the details of each social event, we can share that one will be a very casual (such as a taco bar or a BBQ) and the other will be slightly formal (sit down/full service meal). Initially we are planning for the casual meal to be outside and the sit down meal inside however these are subject to change.
Internet Access
Balboa Yacht Club will be providing complimentary WiFi based internet service. Details will be provided at the registrar's desk upon your arrival.
Other Info/Contact Info
If you have any questions, special needs, or comments relating to your visit to Balboa Yacht Club, please don't hesitate to contact me, John Papadopoulos/USMRC Event Chair, or Becky Lenhart/BYC Sailing Administrator. Of course, please refer your regatta specific questions to U.S. Match Racing Championship Chair Bruce Cook. Contact information for these individuals is:
John Papadopoulos/USMRC Event Chair
jakp@mindspring.com
(949) 466-0888 (cell 9:00am to 8:00pm PDT)
Becky Lenhart/BYC Sailing Administrator
sailing@balboayachtclub.com
(949) 673-3515 x133
Bruce Cook/U.S. Match Racing Championship Chair
bacook@optonline.net
Sincerely,
John Papadopoulos
USMRC Event Chair @ BYC
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