| A Message for 2013 J/30 North American Championship Competitors |
2013 J/30 North American Competitors,
This is the first in a series of messages that will be sent to help you get ready for the 2013 J/30 North American Championship ready to race and have fun. Here is a summary:
Final Payment Balance Due by 1 June: The final payment for your regatta registration must be postmarked no later than Saturday 1 June 2013 to preclude the $100 late registration fee, in accordance with the Notice of Race. You will need to complete the registration online at this link: http://j30.us/shop/. Payment options include pay by check (mailing directions on the website if you send a check) or pay by credit card / PayPal. If you pay by credit card or PayPal, we add a 3% convenience fee to cover the costs that PayPal charges for the transaction. Those who entered their US Sailing Number in the pre-registration, and are current with their dues to US Sailing will receive a discount per the NOR.
Meal Information, Substitute Meals and Additional Meal Purchases: Your boat registration covers 7 meal tickets each for the Friday Barbeque and the Saturday Lobster Boil. You have the option to substitute steak in lieu of lobster for any of the 7 tickets by selecting a "no cost" substitute using the J/30 Shop. You and your crew can also purchase additional tickets online for either the Friday or Saturday dinners. You must complete the meal substitution by June 30th and additional meal purchases by July 19th online at this link: http://j30.us/shop/.
Logistics and Regatta Information: The organizing committee has researched many items that should help your preparation for this event. Go to the regatta website if you have a question about where to stay, where to get food, services, etc. There is a menu at the top of the website that guides you to the various areas. If you have a question that isn't answered on the website, there are links with email addresses for the people assigned to cover various aspects of this event. Feel free to email the designated individual to get your questions answered. The regatta website is http://j30.us/na2013/
SWAG: Included in your skipper bag will be seven 2013 J/30 North American T-Shirts. You will need to indicate the sizes desired for your shirts no later than 30 June. You complete the T-Shirt size selection online at this link: http://j30.us/shop/. There will also be a link where you may purchase additional T-Shirts.
For this event we have selected Coral Reef Sailing Apparel (CRSA) to provide custom 2013 J/30 North American merchandise. They will take orders online and have custom orders ready when you arrive at the regatta. They will also sell custom merchandise on site at the regatta. CRSA will have a trailer with a full spectrum of name brand items you may purchase. The link will be available soon through the regatta website http://j30.us/na2013/
Charlie Stoddard
Class Association Chief Measurer
2013 North American Championship Regatta Chair
