Race Info
2011 Mardi Gras Hang Over Regatta
RULES
This regatta shall be governed by: The Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012 (RRS), Prescriptions oing, Class Rules. The Mardi Gras Hangover Regatta Sailing Instructions (SI’s) shall govern in the event of conflict. Sailing Instructions will be available at the skippers meetf US Sailing.
ENTRIES Welcomed
ONE DESIGN - Minimum 5 boats required constituting a class - All Classes
4 days of racing if desired to include a practice day. If your class is interested please
contact Macho Slavich at (504) 452-6306.
REGISTRATION
A valid registration shall be a completed and signed registration form for the class in
which you are registering in. You may register on-line at www.mardigrasregatta.com
by phone (504) 452-6306, by mail or in person up to and including morning of Feb 19th
ENTRY FEES & DISCOUNT
No registration fee required
One Design Keel and Board Boats - FREE
ENTRY PACKET
Registration fee of (0) includes a welcome packet. Also A BUGS AND SUDS opening party , race days include continental breakfast with FREE beer after race days Friday cocktail party, Saturday Margaritaville party
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
| Thursday | 02/18 | 1200hrs | Warm up practice races |
| 1800hrs | Bugs and Suds at SYC Grill room | ||
| Friday | 02/19 | 0900hrs | Free Continental breakfast |
| 1000hrs | Skippers Meeting | ||
| 1100hrs | First Warning Signal all other races to follow. | ||
| 1900hrs | Cocktail party at SYC Grill room | ||
| Saturday | 02/20 | 0900hrs | Free Continental breakfast |
| 1030hrs | First Warning Signal all other races to follow. | ||
| 1900hrs | Margaritaville Party, New Orleans French quarter | ||
| Sunday | 02/21 | 0900hrs | Free Continental breakfast |
| 1030hrs | First Warning Signal all other races to follow. |
After Race Party Drink Specials, Food, and Awards
NUMBER of RACES
One Design classes
Minimum 3 races constitute a series, with as many races attempted as possible at the discretion of the Race Committee. No starts after 1400hrs on Sunday 2/21.
SCORING
For all classes
The RRS Low Point System (RRS A4) shall be used. However, no scores shall be excluded. This changes RRS A2.
PRIZES
Daily and Overall Prizes.
First place for each race daily. Overall Prizes will be awarded on the last day of racing for all classes at the After Race Party. Finns will have First through Fifth, any others will have first through third.
RACING AREA
The racing area will be located on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain.
LODGING
- Metairie Hotels (10 minutes from the yacht club)
- Sleep Inn and Suites, 4601 North I-10 Service Road, Metairie, LA, US, 70006 504-887-5337
- BestWestern Landmark Hotel – 2601 Severn Ave. Metairie, LA 504.888.9500
- Hampton Inn - 2730 N. Causeway Blvd. (I-10 & Causeway) Metairie, LA 504.831.7676
- Wyndham Metairie - 4 Galleria Blvd. Metairie, LA 504.837.6707
- Courtyard by Marriott - 2 Galleria Blvd. Metairie, LA 504.838.3800
- La Quinta - Causeway & I-10 Metairie, LA 504.835.8511/1.800.531.5900
- Ramada Limited - Causeway & I-10 Metairie, LA 504.835.4141
- Doubletree Hotel Lakeside - 3838 N. Causeway Blvd. Metairie, LA 504.836.5253
- Downtown Hotels (For the true New Orleans experience, 20 minutes from yacht club)
- The Roosevelt http://www.therooseveltneworleans.com"
- Holiday Inn 504.529.7211
- Hotel Monteleone 800.535.9595
- W Hotel 504.523.2910
- The Hilton 504.561.0500
- Sheraton 504.525.2500
- The Royal Sonesta 888.254.0637
- Rose Manor Bed and Breakfast 504-282-8200
INFORMATION
Mardi Gras Hangover Regatta Chairman
Macho Slavich AKA....BAD DOG
(504) 0452-6306
Regatta Site, mailing address:
Southern Yacht club
105 N. Roadway Drive
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 288-4200
Contact Us:
Mardi Gras
Hangover Regatta
Macho Slavich
504-452-6306
New Orleans, Lousiana
700124
