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Norm Blanchard Regatta
September 26, 27 & 28, 2008

What is the Norm Blanchard WOOD Regatta?

This is a celebration of sailboat racing at CWB. Wooden sail boats of all kinds and racers of all levels of experience are invited. You can bring your own boat, rent one of ours or just be part of the party. The regatta is named in honor of Norm Blanchard, one of the best known and honored boat builders in the Northwest.

WOOD stands for "Wood Open & One Design", meaning that all kinds of boats will race against each other with corrected times, as well as "one design" races in which Blanchards will race against Blanchards, el Toros will race against el Toros, Beetle Cats will race against Beetle Cats, etc. There also will be a Classic Plastic category honoring great design, popularity and longevity - the San Juan 21.

How Can I Get Involved?

• Bring your sail boat or rent one of ours! (Breakfast on Saturday includes "Racing 101" with CWB staff:)
• Sign up on the crew list and get on someone else's boat.
• Rent a row boat or take a public ride with experienced racers for commentary about what's going on in the race.
• Party with us on Saturday after the races (starts at 5:00 p.m., with beer, toy boat reenactments, a happy birthday celebration for the different fleets).
• Volunteer on a race committee or on shore.

Happy Birthday, Fleets!

This year, the 10th anniversary of the Norm Blanchard WOOD Regatta, we will celebrate landmark birthdays for a number of all-time sailing classics: 80th for the Geary 18 (Flattie), 80th for the International Dragon, 75th for the Blanchard Senior Knockabout, 70th for the International Lightning, 70th for the San Francisco Bay Mercury, and 50th for the Thunderbird

Schedule

Friday, September 26:
5:30 to 8:00 p.m. - Registration & refreshments

Saturday, September 27:
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. - Continental breakfast w/Racing 101
10:30 a.m. - Skippers' meeting
Noon - Races begin
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Dock-side happy hour
7:00 p.m. Dinner and fleet birthday party

Sunday, September 28:
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Continental breakfast
11:00 a.m. - Races begin
4:30 p.m. - Awards ceremony & celebration

Participants Division & Costs:

OPEN CLASS: Cruiser/racers
ONE DESIGN: Five boats needed to classify as a fleet
CLASSIC PLASTIC: San Juan 21s
SMALL RACERS: 14' and smaller

Registration for the events will be $1/ft for your own boat; $2/ft for members renting livery boats; $3/ft for nonmembers
Dinner: $17 per person (must reserve in advance)
Beer mug: $5 per day.

There is a launch ramp on the north shore of Lake Union. Parking for trailers is being arranged by CWB. The registration form is available HERE. Race instructions will be available with the participant packet upon arrival.

For more information, call CWB at (206) 382-2628 or email mross@cwb.org.

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