Don & Shane Atchley going upwind, 2007


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Flight of Spring F18 Catamaran Open

April 19, 20

The Jericho Sailing Center in Vancouver BC will be hosting an open class regatta for mono hulls and cats.  Jericho puts on a great event with an excellent racing program on the water.  Add in a great banquet facility on site and you have a great weekend coming up.

 

History recap 2007

Last year was the first event bringing together the full scope of F18 designs.  This year the event will be growing to a new level with an added roster or Hobie F18 Tigers and the Nacra F18.  It is anticipated that over 15 F18 fast cats will be hitting the start line for June 19 and 20.

 

Schedule Unofficial

Arrive on Friday and rig your boat in the large compound.  There is time to arrive on Saturday morning if you are fast to rig up.  Normally the PRO could start the first race by 11am.

 

Saturday Racing  11am to 5pm. 

Saturday Dinner   6pm roughly depending on last race and weather

 

Sunday Racing   11am to 2:30pm

Sunday Awards  3pm

Parking

Jericho Sailing Center will issue overnight permits to RVs and Cars that are participating in the regatta.  Drivers have to purchase day parking passes and leave them on the car dash board.   The lot is patrolled by City Parking Control and will definitely swing by the site.

Jericho Facilities

Jericho has a full size changing room, showers, washrooms, and lockers in a heated center.  There is a full restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A patio bar and fireside lounge is open to regatta guests.  Go to www.jsca.bc.ca for a 360 view.

email: markjones2@shaw.ca