Organizing Authority
- The International Catalina 30 Association and Catalina 30 Fleet 10 Gulf Coast, in conjunction with the Houston Yacht Club are the organizing authorities.
Rules, Eligibility and Event Classification
- This regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing, 2005 - 2008, the International Catalina 30 Association Constitution and By-Laws, this Notice of Race, and by the Sailing Instructions.
- The maximum allowable headsail shall be 155% L.P.
- All Catalina 30 boats with a valid International Catalina 30 Association measurement certificate and whose registered skipper is a member in good standing of the International Catalina 30 Association are eligible to race in the following classes subject to a three boat minimum in each class for separate starts:
Standard Rig Division: Spinnaker, Jib & Main, and Handicap classes
Tall Rig Division: Spinnaker, Jib & Main, and Handicap classes
In accordance with Paragraph V.D. (changes to the of the International Catalina 30 Association By-Laws), if the number of entries does not allow separate starts for tall and standard rigging in any of the classes, then Tall and Standard Rigs shall be raced together in those classes.
International Catalina 30 Association membership applications are available in the at , and will be available at the Check-In desk prior to the Regatta.
- In accordance with Paragraph V.M. of the International Catalina 30 Association By-Laws, all crewmembers must be Corinthians except for the boat owner.
- This Regatta is designated Category A.
Measurement
- Sail measurement is required.
- The skippers/owners of all competing boats must submit a valid certificate of measurement at the time their sails are being measured.
- Boats lacking a current measurement certificate may be measured when their sails are being measured.
- Arrangements for sail measuring can be made from May 13 through May 18, 2006, by calling Ken Brooks at 281-494-3301.
- Measurement will also be done on Friday, May 19, 2006 at the HYC clubhouse.
Entries
- All entries shall be submitted on the official entry form and received no later than 0900 hours on May 20, 2006. Entry forms can be found at
- Entry fees: US Sailing member = $110; Non-member = $125.
- Entries postmarked after May 10, 2006 = $135.
- Entry fee includes all races, two dinners, two continental breakfasts, one tee shirt and one hat.
Check-In and Competitors’ Briefing
- Each skipper/owner or his/her representative must check in with Catalina 30 Fleet 10 Gulf Coast (Fleet 10) at the Houston Yacht Club, 3620 Miramar, Shore Acres, Texas 77571, no later than 0900 hours on Saturday, May 20, 2006.
- Competitors briefing will be held as follows:
May 20, 2006, at 0900 hours.
Sailing Instructions
- The Sailing Instructions will be made available to entered Catalina 30 competitors at the Competitors’ briefing on May 20, 2006.
- Changes to the Sailing Instructions will be posted on the official notice board located at the club no later than 0900 hours on the day they are to take effect.
Courses and Racing Area
- The Regatta will be sailed in the waters of Galveston Bay, just beyond the Houston Yacht Club.
- Courses will be at the discretion of the Race Committee.
Schedule of Races
- Five races are scheduled, of which one must be completed to constitute a series. If more than four races are scored, each boat has one throw-out.
- Race dates: May 20 & 21, 2006.
- Three races are scheduled for May 20 and two races for May 21. First Warning Signals are 1300 hours and 1100 hours respectively.
- If any of the three races scheduled for Saturday, May 20 are abandoned or postponed, one race may be re-sailed on Sunday, May 21.
Scoring
- The Low Point Scoring System, Appendix A, will apply.
- Time-On-Time correction will be used in the handicap divisions. This modifies IC30A Bylaws rule V.K.
Prizes
- A national champion will be declared within each class that starts.
- A Catalina 30 National Championship Regatta Perpetual Trophy will be awarded to the owner of each national champion in each class that starts.
- Skippers will be awarded trophies for first, second, and third places in those classes with five or more entrants. Trophies for first and second will be awarded in classes with less than five entrants.
Berthing
- Guest docks are available. Call the Houston Yacht Club at 281- 471-1255 for further information.
Host Boats:
- Host boats for visiting entrants will be available on a pre-arranged basis by indicating such on the entry form.
Hospitality
- The Houston Yacht Club will be open to International Catalina 30 Association member racers and their guests on May 19, 20, & 21.
- Racers and their guests are invited to the Houston Yacht Club.
- Overnight guest rooms are available on a limited basis at the Houston Yacht Club during this event.
NOTE: Your entry fee for the regatta includes two dinners, two continental breakfasts, one hat and one tee shirt. See for forms for ordering additional meals, shirts, hats etc.
ENTRY FORM
Return this entry form and entry fee made out to Catalina 30 Fleet 10 Gulf Coast:
Kate Fegan
6103 Waltway
Houston, Texas 77008
713-861-4196
Via email:
OWNER/SKIPPER ______
STREET ______CITY ______
STATE ______ZIP ______
EMAIL ______PHONE NUMBER ______
YACHT NAME ______HULL NUMBER ______
SAIL NUMBER ______
DIVISION: Standard Rig ( ) Tall Rig ( )
CLASS: Racing Spinnaker ( ) Racing Jib & Main ( ) Handicap* ( )
* Handicap: this class will be announced at the Competitors’ Meeting.
YES I WANT TO CAPTAIN A HOST BOAT.
YES I NEED BERTHING FOR THESE DATES ______
YES SEND ME INFORMATION ON HOTELS
LIABILITY RELEASE: Please accept this entry for the International Catalina 30 Association’s 2006 National Championship Regatta. I hereby agree to comply with the Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, the rules and regulations of US Sailing and US Coast Guard, the Constitution and By-Laws of the International Catalina 30 Association, and any other instructions under which this Regatta is sailed. I enter this Regatta at my own risk and do hereby release and hold harmless Catalina 30 Fleet 10 Gulf Coast, International Catalina 30 Association, and the Houston Yacht Club, their officers, members and employees, both jointly and severally, from any liability for loss, injury or damage to any persons and property that might arise from my participation in the Regatta, even if any such loss, injury or damage shall be caused by negligence of those so released or held harmless. I attest that my boat will be equipped to conform to USCG regulations and US Sailing Racing Rules.
SIGNED ______DATE ______