APBA Race Circular

Stuart Sailfish Regatta
5/17/2014 – 5/18/2014
STUART SAILFISH REGATTA # 436
5/16/2014
 
Treasure Coast Sports Commission 
5    12305   
Stuart, FL Indian River Lagoon
4/2/2014
 
5/7/2014

NOTICE: The causeway bridge near the race site will be closed Friday May 16th at 6:30pm and reopened on Sunday May 18th at 9pm - 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 - SPECIAL RACER RATE:$119 per night, ASK FOR RACER RATE. On-Site RV $100 - coordinate with Sergio Nativi at sergio@stuartsailfishregatta.com - reserved for racers and their crews.

NOT APPROVED FOR RECORDS.
One Mile Course - 5 Laps, 5 Miles.
OPC - 2 heats of 7 laps each, back to back.

Clock Start / OPC Modified Lemans

Region 5 Rescue Team

: Special Event Class: H350 Hydro

Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
P1-SuperStock- Prizes to be paid by P1-Superstock Association. Contact Azam at Azam.Rangoonwala@PowerboatP1.com or 252-702-2771
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 AGREEMENT
All others Categories as follows: CANADA- $600
REGION 1, 2, 6, 7 - $500 ** REGION 3, 4 - $400 ** REGION 5 - $300 ** REGION 8 - $450 ** REGION 9 - $300
REGION 10, 11, 12, 16 - Call Stuart Sailfish Regatta Race Contact ** REGION 14 - $350 ** REGION 15 - $750

Pre-Registration Deadline is 05/15/2014
On site: Pit Area ~ Friday, 5/16/2014 - 12pm to 6pm, Saturday 05/17/2014 - 7:45am to 8:45am
Cash or Check at Registration in Pits - sorry but no Credit Cards

9am Saturday and 9am Sunday in Pits

Those who Pre-Register by 05/15/2014 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
Checks or Cash - sorry no Credit Cards
NOTE: Display Boats - No Charge

Sally Titus
333 Holmes Avenue
Lake Placid, FL 33852
jstitus2@embarqmail.com

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 (3861) MICHAEL SADLON, 1800 STATE RD 70 E, EAST OKEECHOBEE, FL
Assistant Referee (14081) DEANNA RICHARDSON, 3317 W NEW ORLEANS AVE, TAMPA, FL
Assistant Referee (51320) LINDA ELDREDGE, 336 PRIDGEON, LAKELAND, FL
Inspector (50039) JEFF TITUS, 1735 SAINT LAWRENCE WAY, JACKSONVILLE, FL
Inspector (53023) GENE STEPHENS, 3406 W NEW ORLEANS AVE, TAMPA, FL
Inspector (70235) JOHN - BT FEE SHAW, 115 WHITE TAIL CT, CENTREVILLE, MD
Scorer (52006) ANN MARIE SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE
Scorer (52688) AMANDA STEPHENS, 3406 W NEW ORLEANS AVE, TAMPA, FL
Risk Manager (52366) W L BUD GANN, 375 LAKE ERIE LANE, MULBERRY, FL

Vintage Rep: Dave Shaw ** Vintage and Inboard Inspector: John Shaw
OPC Inspector: Jeff Titus ** P1 Inspector: Gene Stephens
Testing will be Friday 05/16/2014: 2 PM to 5 PM. No charge for testing
No Alcohol in pits ~ No smoking in pits ~ APBA Dress code
In case of Blow out 50% of entry fee will be refunded after expenses are paid
The H 350 Hydro Class will be run under the Special Event
The H 350 hydro racers must be current members of APBA (single event is acceptable)
All equipment must comply with APBA general safety rules to include helmet rule (upper 50% must be solid red/ orange/yellow)
APBA and/or ACHA capsule training certificate must be current. Either is acceptable.
APBA inboard racing rules/format will be followed.
There will be a Raffle for Jersey Speed Skiff Rides.

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.