September 9,10
Invitation The Blue Water Regatta is sponsored by the Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club and J/24 Fleet 128. This year's event will again be a favorite stop on the Garden State Parkway Series. This regatta is designated Category A in accordance with APPENDIX G2.3.
Rules The regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing; the prescriptions of the United States Sailing Association; the rules of the J-24 class, except as any of these are altered by the sailing instructions.
Eligibility The regatta is open to all J/24's as defined by the IJCA. Competitors must have a valid measurement certificate to be eligible for trophies. All helmsmen must be class members. Crew will be weighed in at registration.
Schedule
Friday, Sept. 8 19002100 Registration and Weigh-in
Saturday, Sept. 908000930 Registration and Weigh-in
  0930  Skippers Meeting
  1000  Harbor Start
  1100  Race 1, Race 2 & 3 To Follow.
Sunday, Sept.10 1100  Race 4, Race 5 To Follow.
Launching Launching is via the AHYC hoist at the Municipal Harbor, during registration times listed above. Check-in at the harbor gate upon your arrival. Boat storage from Friday through Sunday is included in the registration fee. Please contract directly with the harbor for additional boat storage or trailer parking. Rafting of boats overnight will be necessary. Bring dock lines and fenders.
Regatta Site Races will be sailed on Sandy Hook Bay and adjacent waters. Courses will be windward/leeward, with number of laps determined by prevailing conditions.
Social On Saturday we will host a hot buffet with cash bar at AHYC. Entertainment will be by That Band.
Lodging
Fairbanks Motel Sea Bright(732) 842-8450
Marriot Courtyard Red Bank(732) 530-5552
Howard Johnson Middletown(732) 671-3400
Molly Pitcher Inn Red Bank(732) 747-2500
Oyster Point Hotel & Marina Red Bank(732) 530-8200
Directions From Garden State Parkway, exit 117 - Take route 36 east approximatlely 9 miles. Look for sign "Atlantic Highlands Buisness District next right." Go through light. Take jug handle onto First Avenue. Follow to Harbor. AHYC is located atop the Shore Casino. Link to mapquest.com for area map.
Entry Entry fee is $65. Dinners are $15 per person. Click on this link for and print the entry form with your browser. There is no late fee, but please preregister so we can plan appropriately.

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