[J22-Fleet 1] A Few FAQ's for the North Americans

[Thorn Turner]

J-22 NA's Competitors, 
   
  Here are a few additional updates and fyi's for the NA's:  
   
    Q:  What can I do to make the registration process easier?
  A:  First, make sure you have three things:  your measurement certificate, proof of marine insurance, and class membership card.  
   
  All helmsmen and boat owners need to be class members.  Join now if you haven't already.  
   
  If you do not have a measurement certificate, and haven’t done so already, contact Lars Hansen asap at lars at thestudio-mpls.com.  
   
  For any other questions, please contact Mary Foster at mary at thefosters.org.  
    
  Also, as a reminder, be sure to bring a USCG approved type IV throwable device per Minnesota state law.  This will be required for the safety inspection.   
   
  Q:  What if I’m planning on arriving early?
  A:  No problem – some people are already here.  However, please send a quick reply if you’re showing up before Monday so we can plan accordingly.  There is a club race on Sunday and we’ll need to block off some parking spots.  
   
  Q:  I’ve heard Lake Minnetonka has milfoil
 what do we do about it?
  A:  Courtesy of our sponsor Brenk Brothers, we’re supplying weed sticks to all competitors.
   
    Q:  What kind of socials will we have?
  A:  Where to begin... Heineken, Mount Gay, and Cadbury Schweppes are regatta sponsors, and the E Boat bar and beer truck will be on hand to quench your thirst after a long day on the water.  Hockey fans will enjoy meeting Rob McClanahan from the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" Team USA at the opening ceremonies, which will be followed by a Caribbean pig roast.  On Thursday it’s a prime rib dinner at the MYC Island.  Each evening will also feature a post-race awards and de-brief.  Rest up!  You'll need it.
   
  Q:  What if I have too much fun?
  A:  Please be very careful here.  Wayzata, Deephaven, and South Lake Minnetonka police generally have very little else to do.   
   
  Q:  What is the dress code for these great events?
  A:  "Bushwood" we're not - neither MYC nor WYC are "blue blazer" kind of clubs.  That said... we would appreciate decent attire for the opening ceremony on Tuesday and the final banquet on Thursday.  The awards ceremony on Friday will be casual as people will be hauling out and packing up.  However, everyone is invited and encouraged to stay Friday evening after a big day on the water and leave fresh the following morning.

   
  Q:  Will breakfast be served?  
  A:  Yes!  General Mills will be providing granola bars, yogurt, etc. at the club each morning.  We will also have Starbucks coffee on hand for those that aren't amped enough.  In addition, there’s our regatta sponsor Sunsets that has a complete breakfast menu, and several Brueggers, McDonald’s, etc. near by.    
   
  Q:  How about lunches?  
  A:  Yes again!  At least on Wednesday and Thursday.  There will be bag lunches for each competitor prepared by our caterer Connie Blanchard.  NOTE:  we will only have a limited number of vegetarian lunches available.  To reserve one you MUST let us know at the crew weigh-in station.    
   
  Q:  What kind of regatta coverage will there be?  
  A:  Just about everything.  Live updates and scores will be posted on the regatta web site.  Still photography will be provided by Tim Wilkes, who will have shots available at the end of each day’s racing.  We will also have Penalty Box Productions, producers of “The Ultimate Ride” documentary on the history of the A Scow, shooting a regatta DVD.  This will be available approximately two weeks after the event and can be pre-ordered at registration.  
   
  Additionally, the 2006 North Americans will be one of the first events to have Kattack race tracking software available free to all contestants.  Started by two WYC members, Kattack is a state of the art package that stores all course, speed and position data in a gps unit for download and replay following the race.  You can compare yourself against any other individual competitor or the entire fleet.  No more bar karate!  Be sure to stop by the Kattack booth at registration to see their demos and sign up for your gps.  For additional information see www.Kattack.com.    
   
  Q:  What if I don’t want to look “Old School?”  
  A:  Helly Hansen, our official apparel sponsor, can hook you up.  They will have some inventory available at the club for sale and can also ship anything on their web site.  We will also have official regatta t-shirts and posters available at registration.
   
  Q:  What if I’ve been a slacker and haven’t signed up for housing yet?
  A:  It’s still available but you need to contact Judy Woellner at judywoellner at hotmail.com asap.  
   
  Look forward to seeing everyone next week!  Any additional questions in the meantime, please let me know.  For urgent matters I can also be reached by cell phone at 612-743-4929.
   
  Thanks -     
   
  Thorn  


 				
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