Dear Seattle 2009 Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Class Contenders,
The online registration is up for the Seattle NOOD.
The event organizers will be adding more information on the Info Center over the next few months. The Notice of Race is located on the Regatta Info Center; please read over to answer any questions you may have.
Class formation deadline is May 4th; each class needs a minimum of six boats for a class to remain eligible to race.
The late fee starts May 4th at 5pm EST. Please keep this is mind when sending registration by fax or mail. The last day to receive a refund or cancel your entry is May 11th. Racing takes place May 15-17th, 2009.
Thanks you for your time and I look forward to seeing you in Seattle!
Thanks
Valerie Mey
Events Manager
Sailing World/Cruising World
NOOD Regattas
Sailing World Offers Discount Accommodations for the SPERRY TOP-SIDER SEATTLE NOOD REGATTA
Discounted rooms are available for the May 15-17th, 2009 Sperry Top-Sider Seattle NOOD Regatta, at the 925 Westlake Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109
ROOM RATES:
Room Type Single Double
Standard $129.00 $129.00
Hotel’s room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 15.6%) in effect at the time of check-out.
Please call 1-800-321-2211 or 206-213-0100 to make your reservation by May 1st, 2009.
Make sure to mention the Sperry Top-Sider Seattle NOOD Regatta to ensure the group rate.
Hello Class Contacts and Friends,
Just wanted to send a reminder that Registration is now open on the Seattle NOOD website at: http://www.sailingworld.com/nood_regatta.jsp?location=2637
Getting your class signed up early will encourage others to join the party; we are hoping to go up from 231 entries last year to over 250 entries in 2009.
A few more boats in each class make this a realistic goal.
We already have commitments from a several new classes this year, Flying Tigers, Etchells 22, J-80’s, foiling Moths and Laser Radials.
Also note:
1. The tent festivities and prize-giving will be at Shilshole in the tent in front of CYC all 3 days this year.
2. The Melges 24’s will move to the Div B (middle) circle in 2009 rather than the North course, and the 6-Meters will move up to the Div A (north) circle.
3. Dinghies will again race only on Sat and Sunday on the Div C (south) course; these sailors are also a good source of fill-in crew for Friday.
Please feel free to forward this email directly to your respective Fleet Contact lists.
Thanks again for all your help to have another successful Seattle NOOD,
Brian Ledbetter
Sailing Director, Seattle Yacht Club