APBA Race Circular

Regatta:

Thunder on the Narrows

Event Date:

8/4/2007 – 8/5/2007

Conducting Club:

NEW MARTINSVILLE RIVER HERITAGE FESTIVAL & REGATTA

Test Date:

Martha Stewart 410-829-3520

Region: 4 Sanction ID: 1923 Approved

Place:

Chester, MD Hogg Bay

Received Date:

7/9/2007

Approved Date:

7/13/2007

Directions:

4 miles east of Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Exit 41, on US 50/301 - on Kent Island Yacht Club Grounds.

Accommodations:

Local Hotels.
RV camping on site - $30.00 for weekend - Electic, first come/first serve. No Reservations.

Course:

4 laps of an approx. 1-1/4 mile course. NOT approved for records.

SAFETY/RESCUE TEAM: Region IV TYPE OF START: Clock

Start Type:

Safety / Rescue:

Region 4

Classes:

SS/PS will be combined. If less than 4 boats, class may be cancelled at the discretion of the Race Committee. The classes running on Saturday, 8/4, will also run on Sunday, 8/5.

Prizes:

TBD - Announced at Driver's Meeting.

Registration:

Mandatory Check-in at registration both days:
Saturday - 7:30 - 9:00 AM - in the Pavillion
Sunday - 8:00 - 9:00 AM - in the Pavillion

Driver Meeting:

Saturday & Sunday - 10:30 AM - in the Pavillion

Entry Fees:

$55.00 - Includes APBA Inboard & Region Fees

Send Entries To:

Register on site.

Officials:

Race Director (1979) WHEELER BAKER, 1123 PARSON ISLAND RD, CHESTER, MD

Referee (5419) STEVE BARRETT, 6129 41ST AVE, HYATTSVILLE, MD

Assistant Referee (51009) BILL MCMULLEN, 749 RED CEDAR RD, ANNAPOLIS, MD

Inspector (242) SIDNEY JOHNSON, 5518 BONNIE BROOK RD, CAMBRIDGE, MD

Scorer (10625) DYANNA MCMULLEN, 304 CHENOWITH DR, STEVENSVILLE, MD

Risk Manager (52785) JAMES A STEWART, 9339 MIKE ST, DENTON, MD

Notes:

- There will be a Pre-Race Party Friday Night - 7:00 PM - at Red Eye's Dock Bar. Please wear your race shirts.

- Best Pit Party in U.S. Saturday after races. Two (2) tickets per team - additional tickets for sale during the day for $15.00 each.

- 3rd Annual Alton Pierson Memorial Race for 5 litres will be determined by Sunday's final.

- Racer's Breakfast Buffet (8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.) in the Yacht Club - $8.00 per person.

- Canopies/EZ Ups will only be allowed on the `point`. No Canopies on the water's edge near pits or in front of grandstands.

-This race is part of the Maryland Triple Crown.

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.