APBA Race Circular

The Wildwoods NJ Governor's Cup Hydrofest
10/6/2012 – 10/7/2012
SUNSET LAKE HYDROFEST ASSOCIATION #174
 
Co-Hosts: Greater Wildwoods Tourism Industry Development Authority; Borough of Wildwood Crest 
3    11083   
Wildwood Crest, NJ Bay Area, Sunset Lake
3/13/2012
 
8/22/2012

From North: Garden State Parkway South, Exit 4-B. Follow Route 47 into Wildwood.
From West: Route 55 South to Route 47; then Route 347; then Route 47 into Wildwood. After bridge into Wildwood, travel to New Jersey Avenue; turn right; travel 1-1/2 miles on NJ Avenue. Follow signs to pits.
From South, Cape May-Lewes Ferry, follows signs for the Wildwoods.

Website has listing of motel hospitality partners: www.WildwoodsHydrofest.com Website links for you to view the property. Always mention Wildwoods Hydrofest. Or call Sunset Lake Hydrofest Assn. 609-889-9181. Motorhomes and Campers: Seashore Campsites 1-800-313-2267

Approximate 1 mile course; 5 laps. NOT approved for records. Course Elevation 9 Ft.

Digital clock start

Region 4 Safety/Rescue Team

Divisional Championships: Inboard Eastern

PRIZES: Total $24,000 (prize money, show money, awards, Governor’s Cup)
Prize money, $550 per class per day, 1st to 5th place.
Tow Money $50 Region 3 (NJ,PA,DE); $100 MD; $150 all others US and Canada
1st place plaques for Eastern Divisionals (Saturday)
New Jersey Governor’s Cup Trophy and $250 (performance award)

PRE-REGISTRATION IS SUGGESTED. Friday, Oct. 5, BayView Inn, 2 to 5 pm, 7 to 10 pm;
White box trailer in the pits, Sat. Oct 6, 6:30 to 8:45 am. Sun. Oct. 7, 8:30 to 9 am

At the Gazebo: Saturday: 9 am Sharp! Sunday: 9:30 am

Register by 9/25 Pre-registered boats $125 ($135 JS). After 9/25, additional $50. Checks payable to SLHA. Checks received with pre-registration will not be deposited until after the event. No-show fees will be returned.

PRE-REGISTER (form on www.WildwoodsHydrofest.com or apba.org)

(1) at other events - see Shirley Outlaw or Kim Liddycoat. (2) Email to sgoutlaw1@yahoo.com (3) Fax your registration to Ann at 609-886-1568 OR (4) Mail to Shirley Outlaw, 104 Commander Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.

Race Director (55) MARK J WEBER, 65655 MT VERNON RD, WASHINGTON TWP, MI
Race Director (2348) ANN FITZGERALD, 208 S RAILROAD AVE, RIO GRANDE, NJ
Referee (4208) JACK MEYER, 5009 E MANSLICK RD, LOUISVILLE, KY
Assistant Referee (892) WILLIAM PIERCE SR, 3 LAYTON LANE, SPARTA, NJ
Assistant Referee (54528) FRED BENZINGER JR, 6432 EGRETS NEST LANE, RALEIGH, NC
Inspector (54054) JIM APPLEY, 2700 PELHAM RD N, ST PETERSBURG, FL
Inspector (54425) ALFRED F GRABINSKI JR, 123 MARNE RD, HOPATCONG, NJ
Scorer (12141) SHIRLEY OUTLAW, 104 COMMANDER RD, ELIZABETH CITY, NC
Scorer (71293) KIMBERLY LIDDYCOAT, 135 BEECHWOOD DR, SUFFOLK, VA
Risk Manager (54675) JOHN FITZGERALD, 208 S RAILROAD AVE, RIO GRANDE, NJ

* * 1. New Jersey law requires a boating safety certificate; certificate from other states and CA are acceptable. * * 2. NJ law prohibits anyone under 16 years of age from driving. * * 3. Preregistration and early arrival are important to make on-site registration process quicker. * * 4. TEAMS WITH BOX TRAILERS and WORK TRUCKS MUST contact race committee. Evening: Thom Heins, 610- 547-7843 or Day: Ann Fitzgerald 609-889-9181 * * 5. Box trailers and work trucks will be parked outside fenced pit area. If space allows when all boats are in pits, some work trucks may have opportunity to move into cold pits per Thom Heins, Pit Boss. * * 6. Friday night, Pit Boss will park boats up to 11 pm. Gates will re-open Saturday morning at 6:30 am. If you are running close on arrival time, call Thom 610-547-7843 * * 7. WELCOME PARTY at the BayView Inn, Friday evening 7:30 to 10 p.m. Hot and cold hors d'oeuvres provided. * * 8. OBSERVE INBOARD DRESS CODE - You are the show and you ARE being observed by our fans and spectators! * * 9. NO use of mini-bikes or ATV's in pits. * * 10. NO TOW VEHICLES IN PITS--there is not enough space. * * 11. Local ordinance prohibits tent camping and overnight parking of motorhome/campers. * *12. Destroyed buoy $150. * * 13. Eastern Divisionals qualifiers and finals are Saturday. Eastern Divisional Championships will take priority on Sunday if weather prevents completion on Saturday. A separate points race is Sunday

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.