APBA Race Circular

Stuart Sailfish Regatta - 6th Year Anniversary
5/20/2017 – 5/21/2017
STUART SAILFISH REGATTA # 436
5/19/2017
 
Treasure Coast Sports Commission 
5    12796   
Stuart, FL Indian River Lagoon
4/10/2017
 
5/9/2017

NOTICE: The causeway bridge near the race site will be closed Friday May 19th at 6 pm and reopened on Sunday May 21st at 11pm - there is a detour available during those hours.
FROM - 95 Northbound to 555 NE Ocean Blvd Stuart, FL 34996: Take exit 101 to merge onto FL-76/SW Kanner Hwy toward Stuart - see * below
FROM - 95 Southbound to 555 NE Ocean Blvd Stuart, FL 34996: Take Exit 101 for FL-76 E/SW Kanner Hwy
Turn left onto FL-76 E/SW Kanner Hwy - see * below
*After 5.3 miles turn right onto Monterey Rd - After 2.9 miles turn right onto A1A/SE Ocean Blvd - After 2.8 miles the destination will be on your right
FROM - FL Turnpike Northbound to 555 NE Ocean Blvd Stuart, FL 34996: Take exit 133 toward FL-714/Stuart, Merge onto SW Martin Downs Blvd. See # below
FROM - FL Turnpike Southbound to 555 NE Ocean Blvd Stuart, FL 34996: Take exit 133 go straight. That is Martin Downs Blvd. See # below
# Continue on SW Martin Downs Blvd, taking the bridge into Stuart. Martin Downs Blvd will turn into Monterey Rd. Continue straight on Monterey Rd - After 3.7 miles Monterey will dead end into East Ocean Blvd. make a right onto A1A/SE Ocean Blvd - After 2.8 miles the Resort will be on your right, immediately after you come onto Hutchinson Island.

* Host Hotel: Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina. 555 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, Florida 34996-1620 USA 1-772-225-3700 - ask for SPECIAL RACER RATE.
* BEST WESTERN in Stuart - 1209 S. Federal Hwy, 772-287-6200 ASK FOR RACER RATE.
*ON-SITE RV - LIMITED SPACE - Dry Camping - NO HOOK-UPS - West end of Pits - Contact rpontek@outlook.com
* OFF-SITE RV - Dry Camping reserved for racers and their crews - Four Fish Marina, 2225 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, 772-334-0936, $50 per night, first come - first serve basis.
* Please check www.stuartsailfishregatta.com and click on accommodations for other area hotels

One Mile Course ~ Not Approved for Records. Inboard: 5 Laps = 5 Miles. OPC - 2 heats of 7 laps each, may be back to back.

Inboard Clock Start / OPC Modified Lemans

Region 5 Dive Rescue Team

Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
* ALL TOW MONIES ARE GUARANTEED TO BE PAID (Please note: If the same boat is run in more than one class, tow monies will be paid only one time)
* Grand Prix Tow Money per HRL Agreement (Single Event Membership required unless already APBA Member)
* All others classes: $ 0.35 per mile one way haul distance; and $150 minimum.

Pre-Registration Deadline is 5/15/2017
On site: Pit Area ~ Friday, 5/19/2017 - 12pm to 5pm, Saturday 5/20/2017 - 7:45am to 8:30am
Please make checks payable to: Stuart Sailfish Regatta

8:45am Saturday and 8:45am Sunday in Pits
(There will also be information provided on environmental awareness due to the nature of the marine life in this area)

Those who Pre-Register by 5/15/2017 will be paid tow money
Pre-Registration - $125 per wet boat
On-Site Registration: $150 per wet boat
$20 additional fee for Inboard Administrative Fund separate from registration fee
Checks or Cash - sorry no Credit Cards
NOTE: Display Old Race Boats - Static Display - No Charge

Sally Titus - jstitus2@embarqmail.com - 333 Holmes Ave, Lake Placid, FL 33852
(Checks, if sent, make payable to Stuart Sailfish Regatta)

Race Director (50021) ROBERT PONTEK, 2600 S KANNER HWY APT L 11, STUART, FL
Referee (3091) DAVID SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE
Assistant Referee (51320) LINDA ELDREDGE, 336 PRIDGEON, LAKELAND, FL
Inspector (7385) TOM PAKRADOONI, 64 IVY MILLS, GLEN MILLS, PA
Inspector (50039) JEFF TITUS, 1735 SAINT LAWRENCE WAY, JACKSONVILLE, FL
Scorer (52006) ANN MARIE SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE
Risk Manager (52366) W L BUD GANN, 375 LAKE ERIE LANE, MULBERRY, FL

* Testing will be Friday 05/19/17: 2 PM to 5 PM. No charge for testing - must be Registered to Test
* FRIDAY evening - VIP and DRIVERS COCKTAIL PARTY in Downtown Stuart - Crews to wear race apparel for meet and greet - 7pm to 10pm - Two (2) Friday VIP tickets per registered boat.
*Shuttle bus provided for drivers and race crews to and from downtown Stuart Friday evening VIP Party.
* In case of Blow out, 50% of entry fee will be refunded after expenses are paid
* All equipment must comply with APBA general safety rules to include helmet rule (upper 50% must be solid red/ orange/yellow)
* APBA and/or HRL capsule training certificate must be current - Either is acceptable.
* APBA inboard racing rules/format will be followed.
* No Alcohol in pits ~ No smoking in pits ~ APBA Dress code.
* J Hydro Exhibition - 1 boat.
NEW - If you are bringing a minor with you to a race and that minor is NOT YOUR OWN CHILD (not a grandchild) go to the APBA website ( APBA.org ) on the front page under Featured News ... see NOTIFICATION AS RESPECTS TO THE OFF-SITE MINOR RELEASE WAIVER AUTHORIZATION. You must follow these instructions for completing a minor waiver. If not completed as stated the MINOR WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to enter the restricted area.
This race is located in the State of Florida ... the Minor Waiver and Release must be: WAIVER ... Minor Insurance Florida Only Please go to the APBA website ( APBA.org) Go to the Resource Page . This waiver is located at the bottom of page 4. No other Minor Waiver will be accepted in the State of Florida. Please follow instructions as listed above.

This Regatta is sanctioned through APBA

An exhibition may be performed at this event pursuant to all APBA General Safety Rules provided that proper waivers and membership forms have been completed. All prizes are the responsibility of the conducting Club. APBA does not guarantee nor is it responsible for payment of prizes. You are advised that this event may be canceled prior to the race due to circumstances beyond the control of this association. If you plan to travel a long distance, it is recommended that you contact the race sponsor prior to your departure to ensure this event will take place.