As the
ILYA's own Sally Barkow gets ready to represent the USA this summer in Beijing
come join other future Olympic hopefuls July 23-26th on the waters of Lake Winnebago.
The Oshkosh Yacht Club is busy making plans to make this the most memorable X
Champs yet!
The OYC is delighted to host the 2008 X Inland Regatta, July 23-26. This year's event will have competitive races each day and parties with the traditional Oshkosh spirit to follow. Plan on joining us!
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| Accommodations! Book your hotel accommodations now as our future Olympians will be racing for the X Championship on Lake Winnebago! We encourage you to book now, as the week following is EAA here in Oshkosh and hotels will book fast. We
have blocked rooms for the regatta at the Hilton
& Park Plaza
under the ILYA! Hilton
Garden Inn = special regatta rate of $109 per night |
Click here for other local accommodations!
| Wednesday,
July 23, 2008 "Opening Ceremonies" 9:00
am -6:00 pm Registration at Regatta Headquarters, Miller's Bay
3:00 PM Practice Race for registered boats (optional
participation) 6:15 PM
Opening Ceremonies at the Waters (at the foot of Washington Ave.) At the opening
ceremonies each Club represented at the Regatta will be asked to designate one
sailor to lead the other skippers and crew from their club in the "Parade
of Burgees". The burgees will then be flown throughout the event at the Waters. X fleet meeting to immediately
follow the Opening Ceremonies. 7:00 PM Dinner Social at the Waters |
| Thursday, July
24, 2008
Hour gun for first race to be posted by the PRO of each fleet-see Official bulletin
board at headquarters for more information.
Lunch at regatta headquarters
Volleyball at Regatta Headquarters (if no wind)
Afternoon race schedule (to be determined by Race Committee)
X Fleet Annual Meeting-1 hour after final race of the day at headquarters-TBA
if inclement weather. Free
night for sailors and their families following the races |
| Friday,
July 25, 2008
Hour gun for first race to be posted by the PRO of each fleet-see Official bulletin
board at headquarters for more information.
Lunch at regatta headquarters
Volleyball at Regatta Headquarters (if no wind)
Afternoon race schedule (to be determined by Race Committee)
6:30 PM "Lake of Champions" Olympic Party at the Waters. Don't
miss the fun with games, food and a fantastic DJ. Karaoke will be on tap, and
our DJ will be organizing fun events in which "medals" will be awarded!
Casual attire for all-expect a night full of fund for you and your family! |
| Saturday,
July 26, 2008 Hour gun
for first race to be posted by the PRO of each fleet-see Official bulletin board
at headquarters for more information.
Lunch at Regatta Headquarters
Awards presentation at Regatta Headquarters |
Headquarters
will be at a tent adjacent to Millers Bay. Racing will be held in the navigable
waters of Lake Winnebago on courses described in the sailing instruction.Click
here for directions.Every
effort will be made to provide ample spectator boats.Wednesday
- 9:00 am -6:00 PMAll
registration for the event will be through the ILYA.
Please see the ILYA website
for entry form, fees and deadlines.At
Regatta Headquarters, Miller's Bay Click
here for directions.At
Registration you will have the opportunity to purchase lunches for Thursday, Friday
and Saturday. Lunches will be served at the Regatta Headquarters at Miller's Bay.
Also at Registration you will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for both
social events of the week. These are the Wednesday night "Opening Ceremonies"
at the beautiful, newly renovated Waters, and the fun filled "Lake of Champions"
Olympic themed dinner and entertainment night on Friday (also at the Waters).Boats
will be wet sailed. Launching & mooring will take place at Miller's Bay. Please
be sure to bring an anchor for your boat, as well as at least 20 feet of mooring
line. The lake has a mucky bottom, so plenty of line will be needed. Each skipper
will be responsible for their own mooring. Security will be on site each evening."
Home
lake sailing instructors and their tenders will be helpful to get the kids to
and from their boats. OYC will also be providing taxi boats to get the kids out
on the water.Trailer
parking will be available at the north end of Menominee Park.Regatta
T-shirts and other mementos of the weekend will be available at registration,
as well as social and lunch tickets.Trophies
will be awarded after the final race on Saturday by the ILYA at Regatta Headquarters.Seniors:
Chip Mann
Juniors:
Tom Hodgson  |
Interested in Volunteering? THE OSHKOSH YACHT CLUB NEEDS YOUR HELP! Many
volunteers are needed to make this regatta happen! Further Information - Contact: amys@oshkoshyachtclub.org |
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