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Derby Dames Race for the Roses WOW Regatta

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   WOW Regatta 2024


Derby Dames Race for the Roses

May 4, 2024

Western Carolina Sailing Club, Anderson, SC



    Notice of Race
 

Rules:  The regatta will be governed by The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2021-2024 and prescriptions of US Sailing, this notice, and the Sailing Instructions.

 

Eligibility and Entry:  The regatta is open to all sailboats. Entrants must pre-register with Western Carolina Sailing Club (WCSC), the organizing authority, to be eligible to compete.

 

There will be two courses using government marks.

A) A Dinghy Course (Single Start) for sailboats 14' and under, such as Sunfish or Force 5's.

There will be one fleet, Dame at the helm.

 

B) A Long-Distance Course (Pursuit Start) for all other sailboats.

There will be three fleets including All-Dames boats, Dame at the Helm, and Dame as Crew (any capacity from sail trimmer to drink mixologist).

Scoring: The low-point scoring system described in Appendix A of the RRS will apply, except that there will be no throw outs. One race will constitute a regatta.

 

Fees for Party Passes - No separate registration fee. Either pay online or pay at the door:   
Before April 27th: $20 for adults, $10 for children twelve and under 
On or After April 27th: $30 for adults, $20 for children 12 and under

 

 




Schedule of Events

Saturday, May4

  • 0900   Final Registration and Check In
  • 1000   Registration Ends
  • 1015   Smooth Sailing Tips
  • 1030   Competitor’s Meeting
  • 1200   Warning Signal for Distance Course. 
    • Warning Signal for Dinghy Course to follow.
  • 1600   Heavy Hors D'oeuvres (Mint Julips, Tea, Sodas, and Water Provided, BYOB) 
    • Hat Judging 
    • Awards to Follow
  • Kentucky Derby post time set at approx 6:57pm EDT

Awards and Other Accolades will be Presented to the Following:

 

  •  1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each fleet
  •  The boat with the most WOW Spirit
  •  Most Fabulous Hat
  •  Budding Regatta Roses: First time at the helm or first regatta
  •  Recognition of Father/Daughter and Mother/Daughter Teams
  •  Recognition of all Junior Dames

For Sailing Instructions, Lake Map, competitor list, and photo album of 2023 event, please click on link below:
Information Page

TEE SHIRT ORDERS ARE NOW CLOSED
Tee shirts will be available for order during pre-registration until April 20th.

The Derby Dames Race for the Roses logo is on the back and the WOW logo is on the front.
 


Questions? Email wcsc.wow@gmail.com.

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Date and Time

Saturday, May 4, 2024, 9:00 AM until 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)

Location

Western Carolina Sailing Club
www.wcsc-sailing.org
5200 Westwind Drive
Anderson, SC  29626
USA

Event Contact(s)

McCall Ginsberg


Brian Hampton

Allison Fontenot

Category

Women on the Water (WOW)

Registration Info

Registration is required
Payment in Full In Advance Or At Event
Activities/Items (Click the down-arrow to view details)
Boat Pre-Registration
Adult Party Pass
Child (12 and under) Party Pass