2024 Spring Keelboat Regatta
NOTICE OF RACE
Grande Maumelle Sailing Club
April 20TH & 21ST
Rules
To be governed by the rules as defined in current Racing Rules of Sailing
Eligibility
The regatta is open to active A and B fleet keelboats.
Boats from outside clubs with recognized PHRF rating are welcome to race.
Spectators are encouraged to find a ride and stay beyond course boundaries.
Entry
Registration is available online and in person on race day. Competitors from outside clubs are welcome, but advance notice is required to plan for meals and camping permits as needed. Please pre-register online as soon as possible at GMSC.org
Registration Fees
$50 per boat covers racing and Saturday dinner for up to 4 crew.
$10 per additional crew or guest.
Regatta T-Shirts
Order your regatta shirts by April 7th!
Comfort colors for $22/each.
Here:Google Form for TShirt Purchase
Schedule
SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH
11:30-12:00 Registration at Pavilion. PreOrdered regatta t-shirts available.
12:00 Competitors Meeting at Pavilion - bring your own lunch.
12:30 Harbor Gun
1:00 Start of 1st race, subsequent races to follow.
6:00 After Racing: 1st day race results & dinner at the clubhouse.
SUNDAY, APRIL 21ST
10:00 Harbor Gun
10:30 Start of second day’s 1st race, subsequent races to follow.
No races will start after 2pm.
After Racing: Award ceremony & snacks at the clubhouse.
Sailing Instructions
The sailing Instructions will be available during the Competitor’s Meeting. During this time courses will be announced. We would like to hold 6 races if possible.
Note: scoring will have 1 throw out after completing 5 races.
For current Keelboat Sailing Instructions, please visit GMSC Keelboat SI 2023-2024
After each day, scores will be calculated using adjusted times at WebScorer.com/8080
Race Committee Volunteers
Volunteer positions on race committee are filling up quick. Signup if you’d like to participate. Here: RC Volunteering
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to skippers and crews placing first and second.
Questions
Email the Regatta Chairman Roger O'Quin and call or text 501-765-5649
Housing
We will provide housing on a first come, first serve basis. Contact Drew Daugherty to request housing at drew.daugherty@sbcglobal.net or call an old friend. In lieu of staying with a club member, there are many hotels in the vicinity of GMSC, Aloft Promenade is the closest. Camping is available at Maumelle Park 501-868-9477 about 20 minutes from the club.
Please note: swimming and camping are not allowed without a permit.
Disclaimer of Liability and Likeness
Racing is inherently dangerous. Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during or after the regatta. See RRS Rule 4, Decision to Race.
Adults and minors participating in the regatta give implied consent for use of their likeness for the purpose of digital and printed promotional materials and social media. Participants waive any rights of compensation or ownership thereto, provided they are used for lawful purposes.
Additional Info
Physical address is: 12000 Maumelle Harbour Road, Roland, AR 72135.
Visit us at Facebook.com/GrandeMaumelle
Regatta Chair: Roger O’Quin, roger@theoquingroup.com or 501-765-5649
Registration: Yates Phillips, Secretary@GMSC.org
Changes to this NOR will be posted on GMSC.org with a revision date.
This NOR was updated 3/19/2024.