I-64 To the Phoebus exit #268, Left on Mallory St. to Mellen St., Turn Right follow signs to Ft. Monroe through Gate (you need ID if over 18 years old) to Patch Rd., Left in the pits.
Suburban Extended Stay Hotel (choice), 1616 Hardy Cash Dr., Hampton, VA 23666. 757-951-2000
4 laps of a 1-1/4 mile course. Approved for Records. Type of Start: Clock, Safety/Rescue: Region 4. Race Course Elevation: Sea Level
Region 4
NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS ALL CLASSES (Except JH)
Grand National Hydro
National Mod
2.5 Litre Mod
5 Litre
2.5 Litre Stock
1 Litre
1.5 Litre Stock
Jersey Speed Skiff
Grand Prix
J Hydro (Demonstration-no points)
Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places, and $300 Tow Money per boat with a legal start. Up to $30,000, pro-rated if more than 100 boats. Special Awards: Ronnie Hern Sportsmanship Award, William "Eddie" Cannon Award (For best overall 5 Litre), Buddy Roper-Hard Charger Award, Hampton Cup Trophy, Henry Lauterbach Memorial Trophy (The boat with the most points overall for the weekend) - tie broken by boat closest to the World record. Trophies will be awarded after the last heat on Sunday, August 10.
August 7 - 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., August 8-Pits- 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m., August 9-Pits-8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m., August 10-Pits-8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
August 8-Pits-9:30 a.m., August 9-Pits-9:30 a.m., August 10-Pits-9:30 a.m.
$115.00 to be paid to VBRA (Virginia Boat Racing Assoc.) includes $20.00 Inboard Fee and $15 Safety Fee.
Ann Shaw, 2 Wright Court, Succasunna, NJ 07876. E-mail: instpov@yahoo.com. Deadline August 5.
Race Director (984) TERRY BROWNING, 2009 THOMAS BISHOP LN, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Referee (50367) DONALD MELILLO, 8039 STONEBARN DR, WEST CHESTER, OH
Assistant Referee (52559) ROBERT JERRY GLASS, 8208 HALPRIN DR, NORFOLK, VA
Scorer (52006) ANN MARIE SHAW, 20414 SPANGLER DR, LINCOLN, DE
Risk Manager (10854) KENT POWELL, 105 TUTTERS NECK, WILLIAMSBURG, VA
***APBA/CBF JOINT SANCTION***
(1) All boats crane launched. (2) Pit party Saturday night. (3) Annual softball after the pit party. (4) Henry Lauterbach Memorial Trophy (The boat with the most points over all for the weekend). Tie breaker is the boat closest to record. (5) There will be a $8.00 sewage dump fee for all RV's that park in the pits. (6)Friday night Bash on the bridge. (7)NAC's will be run Aug 9 (Saturday) with a makeup date on Sunday first thing. Sunday race after. (8)3 separate days of racing and points. (9) $100 penalty for destroying "EACH" buoy (paid to Region 4).
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.