Take I-81 North / South and follow signs for 690 West (towards Baldwinsville). Take 690 West about 5 miles to Exit 4 (John Glenn Blvd.). Cross the railroad tracks and turn right at the first traffic light onto Longbranch Road. Continue on Longbranch to the one lane bridge. You will see the boathouse complex across the river. Cross over the bridge and make your first right -- Follow the road into Parking Area / Pits.
Host Hotel: Maplewood Inn, 400 7th North Street, Liverpool, NY 13088 -- 866-318-9937 -- Mention Syracus Hydrofest - Room Rate $70/night.
Directions: Take Longbranch Road to Rt. 690 East (toward Syracuse), Take 690 East about 5 miles to Rt. 81 North, Take Exit -- Seventh North Street, Right off Exit at first light -- Take a Right on Buckley Road. Maplewood is on the Right.
CAMPING: RV camping at race site near pits. No hookups.
4 laps of a 1-1/4 mile course. NOT approved for records. * * * Type of Start: Clock * * * Safety and Rescue: Tonawanda Underwater Squad. * * * Race Course Elevation: 362' Above
Tonawanda Underwater Squad
7/12 & 13 - VINTAGE Boats - For display ONLY. If bringing a Vintage boat, please call or e-mail Tom Vielhauer - (see phone number/e-mail address below).
$15,000 in Tow Money available: $300.00 per boat max. Pay out: If over 50 boat count, Tow Money will be divided out of the $15,000. All boats must take a legal start during the weekend. If a boat is registered in 2 classes, only one start will be paid.
Trophies: 1st thru 3rd for Saturday's Racing. Presented one hour after Saturday's races. Prize/tow money Sunday after race.
Prize Money based on overall points for weekend as follows: 8 plus boat count: 1st-$400 / 2nd-$300 / 3rd-$200 / 4th-$100 / 5th-$75. 6-7 boat count: 1st-$300 / 2nd-$200 / 3rd-$100 / 4th-$50 / 5th-$25. 5 boat count: 1st-$150 / 2nd-$100 / 3rd-$50 / 4th-$25.
4 boat count: 1st-$100 / 2nd-$50 / 3rd-$25. Less than 4 boats, NO Prize Money.
7/12/08 - Judges Stand - 10:00 a.m. * * *
7/13/08 - Judges Stand - check in 8:00-9:00 a.m.
$100/Registered class. Make checks payable to: Central New York Hydroplane Assoc.
LIZ BARKER, 835 N. COLONY RD., GRAND ISLAND, NY 14072. * * * PRE-REGISTRATIONS GO TO LIZ BARKER AT lizb773@hotmail.com, CELL 716-870-3924.
Race Director (3307) THOMAS J VIELHAUER, P O BOX 102, CONSTANTIA, NY
Referee (5419) STEVE BARRETT, 6129 41ST AVE, HYATTSVILLE, MD
Assistant Referee (2286) GEORGE KENNEDY SR, 637 CONNELL DR, BEAR, DE
Inspector (50943) GARRY MCARTHUR, BOX 28 CAMERONS POINT, CANADA,
Scorer (52054) ELIZABETH BARKER, 835 N COLONY RD, GRAND ISLAND, NY
Risk Manager (3600) DEREC SMITH, 798 OCONNER RD, OSWEGO, NY
(1)THIS EVENT IS SANCTIONED THROUGH APBA-CBF. (2) This race is being run under APBA. Two days of points format. Finals will be seeded based on position, not time. (3) Unless combined, classes with less than 4 boats will not be run. (4) APBA Dress Code will be enforced. (5) $100 per damaged or dislodged Buoy payable to CNYHA and due by conclusion of racing on 7/13/08. (6) Any questions can be directed to: Tom Vielhauer 315-409-4017(Home)or 315-350-7662(Cell) or t_vielhauer@yahoo.com
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.