posted 03-24-2008 09:29 PM            

The regatta organizing committee spent lot of time researching information and providing a comprehensive web site where most any question you could think of would be answered. If there is information about this regatta and associated logistics that you feel would benefit everyone, please post a comment and/or question in this thread. We'll do the best we can to provide answers

2008 J/30 North American Organizing Committee
Regatta Executive Committee Chairman: Bill Kneller - Rhapsody #348
Regatta Race Committee Lead: Mark Rotsky - Nemesis #435
Regatta Logistics Committee Lead: Roger Carney (Bristol YC)
Regatta Support Committee Lead: Pat Kelty - Keltyk Knot #110
Regatta Finance/Communication Committee Lead: John Howell - Good News #175

posted 04-02-2008 07:26 PM            

I think this would need to be formally approved by the J/30 Class Association and guidelines established. As much as I'd love to be bankrolled by someone to pimp out my ride, I don't think we could fairly pull this off for the 2008 NAs. Here is an extract from the ISAF regulations:

ISAF Regulation 20 - Advertising Code

20.4.1
(a) The Class Associations of ISAF Classes may decide the advertising category to be applied to their class to be either A or C. If the Class Association makes no ruling, Category A shall apply;
(b) The Class Associations of Non-ISAF Classes (excluding National Classes referred to in Regulation 20.4.1(c) below) may decide the advertising category to be applied to their Class to be either A or C. If the Class Association makes no ruling, Category A shall apply;
(c) For National Classes the National Authority of the Class decides Category A or C. If the National Authority makes no ruling, Category A shall apply.

20.4.2 If Category C status is chosen, only the National Authority may introduce an Individual Advertising License System to permit its competitors to display advertising on their boats/sailboards. (A breach of a National Authority's license system is not protestable under this Code).

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20.4.4 If Category C is decided, the ISAF Classes (except for Olympic Classes) and non-ISAF Classes (including National Classes) may decide the maximum level of advertising. Any restrictions within Category C shall be included in the Class Rules and subject to a recommendation by the ISAF Executive Committee and ISAF Council’s approval. Olympic Classes cannot restrict Category C in any way.

posted 04-03-2008 11:18 AM            

In the New Orleans area, we just converted our entire racing season to Category C. Surprisingly, the GYA Offshore Championship will race as category C event this year.

I personally think that a business owner who so happens to be a J/30 owner should be allowed to display their brand for tax benefit.

The EU is way ahead of the USA with allowing advertisement while racing. Ironically, the sport is prospering over there.

I know us J/30 types are slow to change, example: allowing exotic materials, carbon spinnaker poles to replace tired aluminum etc... But I think the reasons are related to keeping the costs low. I agree with our conservative approach here.

However, allowing Category C, doesn't raise the expense for anyone.

Hum, a debate for the future.

posted 05-27-2008 10:38 PM            

The draft SI has also been posted. Go to http://j30.us/na2008/ and look under the "Regatta Docs" menu.

posted 07-22-2008 10:37 AM            

Just to let folks know, I update the list of registered boats on the web site once payment is made. I'll be cruising to Block Island and won't return until 29 July. Any people who register during that time frame will be updated on the web site when I return.

Loaner Boats: You must be registered before 8 August when we make the loaner boat assignments. We will assign loaner boats using the procedure in the NOR para 4.

Look at this thread for boats who indicated they will be racing: http://j30.us/ubb/Forum9/HTML/000184.html

Fair Warning - Carl Sherter just made hotel reservations and contacted the local beer distributor to keep the Fat City crew well lubricated back at the ranch. Get registered soon and don't let Carl steal all the beer!

posted 08-08-2008 05:09 PM            

If there is anyone else who is considering registering and needs a loaner boat, please contact me via email.

posted 08-15-2008 11:15 PM            

Look at this thread for boats who indicated they will be racing: http://j30.us/ubb/Forum9/HTML/000184.html

posted 08-31-2008 10:48 PM            

Para 1.6 - added requirement to get written permission from race committee if using sails with different numbers (we'll handle this at registration for those who ask). Also added requirement to post assigned bow number decals that must be visible for all races.

Para 5.4 - made the 1500 time limit to start last race effective each day so we have a predictable time for the BBQ and Lobster Boil!

Para 8.2 - clarified that the offset mark is not a required mark on the last leg when sailing course 3 or 4.

Para 10.4 - added that a sound signal different than indicated in the table for starting sequence is not grounds for redress.

posted 09-07-2008 08:23 PM            

Everyone is reminded of the following class rules:

3.2 No yacht shall race unless the owner(s) and helmsman(men) are full members of the J/30 Class Association. Local fleets, event organizers and other jurisdictions may require additional memberships.

6.6.6 To be eligible for national championship events, the owner must have been a J/30 Class Association member for at least sixty days prior to the event, helmed the yacht in at least two regattas in the preceding sixty days and satisfied any and all District qualifying requirements. The Class President shall determine eligibility for national events and may alter or waive qualifying requirements in special circumstances.

I've spoken to the Class President regarding "... the owner must have been a J/30 Class Association member for at least sixty days prior to the event". He has agreed to waive the sixty day requirement but will require all owners/helmsman to have completed the membership application and paid the class dues. This may be accomplished at the registration table for those who have not yet become registered class members for 2008.

Please contact me if you have any questions on meeting this requirement.