APBA Race Circular

Haverhill River Run 2009
8/22/2009 – 8/23/2009
SOUTH SHORE OUTBOARD ASSOCIATION # 5
 
 
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Haverhill, MA Merrimack River
7/8/2009
 
7/30/2009

From Route 495, take Exit 48 Ward Hill / Bradford. Follow the Connector Road one mile. Take a left at the lights onto Route 125 North towards Bradford. Follow Route 125 North for 2.4 miles. As you enter Bradford Square, just past the Shell Service Station, you will see the Rite Aid Pharmacy sign. Bear to the right of the sign onto Ferry Street. Follow 2/10ths of a mile and the Crescent Yacht Club will be on your left.

Comfort Suites, 106 Bank Rd., Haverhill, MA 01832 * * * * * 978-374-7755

*** NOT approved for records. ***
Outboards - 3 laps of an approx. 3/4 Mile course * * * * * Marathon - 21 Miles

Clock, except OSY-400 = Lemans

: All STOCK OUTBOARD Classes, EXCEPT 45SS & Classic Division
: MARATHON: ASR (06020), CSR (06040), DSR (06050), 25SSR (06070) - SATURDAY ONLY !
: SPECIAL BULLETIN, 8/13/09 - THIS IS TO OFFICIALLY ADD THE FOLLOWING PRO OUTBOARD CLASS TO THE RACING SCHEDULE: OSY-400

SATURDAY - Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd - To be presented by the City of Haverhill Mayor. 6 PM at the Yacht Club. Mandatory Attendance. * * * * * SUNDAY - 1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes to be presented at the conclusion of racing.

8/22/09 - Pits - 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. * * * 8/23/09 - Pits - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

8/22/09 - Pits - 11:00 a.m. * * * * * 8/23/09 - Pits - 11:00 a.m.

$30 / 25 / 20 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Class * * * * * $20 - J Hydro * * * * * $25 - Marathon

Harriet Thompson, 17 Carpenter Ave., Mansfield, MA 02048

Race Director (294) STEVE NOURY, PO BOX 1258, EAST HAMPSTEAD, NH
Referee (33) BILL GILES, 626 SCHOOL ST, N DIGHTON, MA
Assistant Referee (3943) CHARLES GONYEA, 3465 TIMBER RIDGE LAKE ROAD, LIBERTY, NC
Inspector (11790) ALAN AKERSTROM, 39 BEAVERBROOK RD, WESTFORD, MA
Scorer (51741) HARRIET THOMPSON, 17 CARPENTER AVE, MANSFIELD, MA
Risk Manager (12526) ARRON MAIN, 151 BRIXHAM ROAD, ELIOT, ME

* For GPS users - Site address is: 30 Ferry St., Haverhill, MA 01835 (978-374-9683)
* The MARATHON EVENT will only run if we have a minimum of twelve (12) pre-registrations. It will consist of 4 laps of approx. a 5+ mile course. The Marathon will be run at 4:00 PM on Saturday. To make this happen, we will be running 11 classes (including combinations) for a total of 22 heats of racing between Noon and 3:45 PM.
* We have made an effort to accommodate all class requests. However, classes with four boats or less may run one heat - four laps and/or be subject to combination.
TENTATIVE COMBINATIONS: (350ccMH (BMH) / 500ccMH (CMH) / 125ccH; (850ccMH (FEH) & 250ccH); (25SSR & CSR); (BSH & 20SSH). Avoid combinations, bring plenty of boats!
* OSY400 will have a Modified LeMans start from the beach.
* All trailers will be parked by Pit Boss. If you arrive after 11:00 PM Friday, keep your trailer attached to your tow vehicle until Saturday AM.
* The Crescent Yacht Club will be serving food during the day. There will be a dinner Saturday evening with musical entertainment.
* Presentation of Saturday's Awards will be at 6:00 PM on the Yacht Club grounds. The Sponsors and Promoters have requested all Drivers attend.
* There will be designated parking for all tow vehicles.
* We are pitting on City property, no open containers.
* All dogs must be leashed.

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.