Catalina 22 and San Juan 21 Southern Challenge
March 2nd & 3rd 2024
Lake Monroe Sailing Association
SANFORD, FLORIDA
- RULES
1.1. The event is governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing. - SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1. The sailing instructions will consist of the instructions in RRS Appendix S, Standard
Sailing Instructions, and supplementary sailing instructions that will be on the
official notice board located at east doorway at the Lake Monroe Sailing
Association. - COMMUNCATIONS
3.1. While racing, except in an emergency, a boat shall not make voice or data
transmissions and shall not receive voice or data communication that is not
available to all boats.
3.2. On the water, the race committee will make courtesy broadcasts to competitors on
VHF radio. The channel will be stated in the SIs. - ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
4.1. The event is open to all Region 3 Catalina 22 and San Juan 21 that conform to their
respective class rules.
4.2. Inspections of may occur at anytime during the event to ensure compliance to class
rules
4.3. Boats may enter the event by registering online at
https:/www.regattanetwork.com/event/27350
4.4. To be considered an entry in the event, a boat shall complete all registration
requirements and pay all fees. - FEES
5.1. Entry fee is $75.00 - ADVERTISING
6.1. Boats may be required to display advertising chosen and supplied by the organizing
authority. - SCHEDULE
7.1. Saturday, March 2nd
7.1.1. 0900 – 1000 Registration at LMSA Club House
7.1.2. 1030 Skippers Meeting
7.1.3. 1155 First Warning
7.1.3.1. Other races to follow
7.1.4. 1900 Hollerbach’ Willow Tree Café
7.1.4.1. Optional Dinner.
7.1.4.2. Teams may decide to dine elsewhere
7.2. Sunday, March 3rd
7.2.1. 0955 First Warning - VENUE
8.1. Lake Monroe located in Sanford Florida. - COURSE
9.1. The course and the marks used will be discussed during the Skipper’s Meeting and
available on the SI supplement the day of racing. - PENALTY SYSTEM
10.1. RRS 44.3 is changed so that the Two-Turn Penalty is replaced by the One-Turn
Penalty. - SCORING
11.1. Appendix A as prescribed in the RRS 90.3(a).
11.2. One race is required to be completed to constitute a series.
11.3. When five races or fewer have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total
of her race scored.
11.4. When from six to eight races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the
total of her race scores excluding her worst score. - RISK STATEMENT
12.1. RRS 3 states: ‘The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to
continue to race is hers alone.’ By participating in this event each competitor agrees
and acknowledges that sailing is a potentially dangerous activity with inherent risks.
These risks include strong winds and rough seas, sudden changes in weather, failure
of equipment, boat handling errors, poor seamanship by other boats, loss of balance
on an unstable platform and fatigue resulting in increased risk of injury. Inherent in
the sport of sailing is the risk of permanent, catastrophic injury or death by
drowning, trauma, hypothermia, or other causes. - CONTACT
13.1. Email the Lake Monroe Sailing Association at fla.lmsa@gmail.com
13.1.1. Phone 321-578-8364
13.2. Catalina 22 Fleet
13.2.1. Rich Gailey at gaileyr@bellsouth.net
13.2.1.1. Phone 407-595-7447
13.3. San Juan 21 Fleet
13.3.1. Mike Loughlin at bohawn@gmail.com
13.3.1.1. Phone 407-489-0862
