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2007 Class A Scow Spirit of the Lake Regatta Information
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       WBYC is pleased to host the 2007 Spirit of the Lake Class A Regatta
to be held June 29 - 30.

2007 Class A Spirit of the Lake Regatta

The 2007Class A Spirit of the Lake Regatta will be held June 29 - 30 (Friday - Saturday) at White Bear Lake, MN with registration and launching on Thursday July 28. The White Bear Yacht Club invites all Yacht Clubs to send their top female competitors to this first ever regatta which promises excellent racing & social activities.

White Bear Lake is enjoying an exciting, resurgent interest in racing this grand boat, first designed here by John O. Johnson over 100 years ago. This regatta is an unprecedented opportunity to race with a talented field of women sailors driving the largest and fastest racing scows found anywhere. Participants and spectators alike can look forward to 2 days of challenging courses on the water and awesome relaxation on shore. General information is provided below.  Click here for the complete NOR.


REGATTA COORDINATORS (back to top)
Janet Callahan: 651-429-0554 (h); 612-220-4661 (cell) janpcal@hotmail.com
Karen Taylor: 651-429-0977 ktaylor@visi.com

Attention NCASA Championship participants!  If you are racing in both the NCASA Championship and the Spirit of the Lake Challenge, you are welcome to park your boat at a designated spot near WBYC for the 4 days between the NCASA Championship and the Challenge Regatta.  Call Janet Callahan or Karen Taylor to make arrangements.

Safety and Technical Support: We're working on having an adequate number of support boats on the water with at least 1 experienced A scow sailor on board to offer advice during the race on sail trim and other technical adjustments. See the NOR for more specific safety & support arrangements in place for this event.


REGATTA HEADQUARTERS (back to top)
 Regatta headquarters will be at the White Bear Yacht Club, Sailor’s Pavilion in Dellwood. Skipper’s meeting, one-hour gun, spectator boats, taxi boats, and lunches will take place or be available at regatta headquarters.

REGATTA ELIGIBILITY (back to top)
The regatta is open to all Class A scows—both Open class and One-Design—having a female skipper and a majority of women as crew.  Men are welcome to make up the rest of each crew.  If you expect to need extra crew you may indicate this on the registration form and then check in with Regatta Registration.  If you are or know someone who is willing to crew on another boat, please e-mail the name(s) to one of the Regatta Coordinators!

REGISTRATION (back to top)
Registration fee is $290 per boat.  Entry forms may be submitted to:

Penny Rendall: 651-429-2758 wjr444@comcast.net
Make check ($290 per boat) payable to WBYC
Mail payment to:   
Penny Rendall
4740 Stewart Avenue
White Bear Lake, MN  55110  

Please register only one boat per form.  Payments should be postmarked by June 20th to avoid a $15 late fee.

MERCHANDISE (back to top)
Ladies’ Silk Camp Shirt MUST BE PRE-ORDERED by Monday June 11th to be available for pick-up during the event. E-mail your request (size and number ordered) to brigid@saillavieusa.com. Late orders will be accepted. They will be shipped directly from the manufacturer and a shipping charge will apply. Click Here for brochure.

LAUNCHING MOORING AND HAUL OUT (back to top)
Launching will take place at Ramsey County Beach Public Beach on the NW shore of White Bear Lake. Click here for area map and follow the links for detailed maps. There will NOT be a crane available for launching or haul out. Launch times are Thursday, June 28 4pm to 7pm and Friday morning June 29 8am to 9am. WBYC sailors will provide launch and towing assistance on Thursday afternoon only. Trailers will be parked at a nearby site. Directions to trailer parking will be available at the launch site.

Mooring at WBYC is approximately 10-15 feet deep with WNW exposure; thus, mooring equipment must be stout.  Participants must furnish all of their own mooring gear.  Water taxi service to and from boats moored at WBYC will be available.

White Bear Yacht Club does not allow powerboats to moor overnight at the Club.  The Regatta Committee will make arrangements to moor accompanying powerboats at private homes.  The Committee will appreciate early notice of your powerboat mooring needs.  For power boat mooring information please contact:
Annie Vail: 651-429-2236 annedavid.vail@comcast.net

Haul-out will take place at Ramsey County Public Beach or Matoska Park at approximately 1:30pm on Saturday. Location depends upon lake levels and local lake traffic on the day. Haul-out site will be confirmed Saturday morning.

Invasive Species Alert: Certain harmful invasive species that can threaten natural resources and their use have been designated as prohibited exotic species in Minnesota. It is unlawful (a misdemeanor) to possess, import, purchase, transport, or introduce these species except under a permit for disposal, control, research, or education. Please help us control this problem.

RACE SCHEDULE (back to top)
 Competitors’ briefing will take place at 9am Friday morning.  Three races are scheduled.  The warning signal for the first race is scheduled for 10:30am Friday.  Race Committee will post the warning signal times for all subsequent races.

SOCIAL SCHEDULE (back to top)
The WBYC Sailing Division welcomes you to a reception at the Sailors’ Pavilion on Thursday evening June 28th from 6-8pm. Enjoy a cash bar and a complimentary offering of light refreshments.

Continental breakfast will be available both mornings. Complimentary bottled will be available for all sailors before heading out to race. Complete and filling box lunches will available Friday and Saturday.

Friday evening starts with a poolside cocktail reception at the White Bear Yacht Club followed by one of the Club’s famously delicious dinners–including a vegetarian option-in the historic Commodore Room. Dinner seating is limited to 80 persons, so please confirm your reservation early!  Meal ticket packages MUST be preordered ordered on the registration form. They can be picked up at Regatta Headquarters when competitors sign in.

Meal Ticket Package: Total price $60.00 per person.  Meal Ticket Packages must be preordered using the Registration Form.

Thursday
Welcome Reception…Cash bar and complementary refreshments.
         
Friday  
Continental Breakfast including beverages
Box lunch including beverages
Poolside Cocktails (cash bar)
Dinner in the Commodore's Room at WBYC (Seating is strictly limited to 80 people!)
          Port Wine and Cherry Chicken
          Rosemary Roasted New Potatoes
          Fresh Seasonal Vegetable
          Salad 
          Seasonal Fresh Fruit Crisp a la Mode
          Coffee

Saturday
Continental Breakfast including beverages
Box Lunch including beverages
         
Complementary bottled water will be available throughout the weekend.

TROPHIES (back to top)
Trophies will be awarded to the top six finishers during lunch following the last race on Saturday.

POWERBOATS (back to top)
 Powerboats can only be launched at the Ramsey County Beach. Please be sure you have the appropriate licensing, safety and mooring equipment for your boat.


ACCOMMODATIONS (back to top)
The Regatta Committee expects to be able to offer lodging in private homes for crews coming from out-of-state. The committee would appreciate earliest notice of your lodging needs. For lodging information please contact:
Annie Vail: 651-429-2236 annedavid.vail@comcast.net

The following is a list of accommodations near White Bear Lake.

Lodging within 5 miles of White Bear Yacht Club:

Best Western-White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Hwy 61, White Bear Lake, 651.429.5393

Holiday Inn Express, 1100 E. County Rd. E, Vadnais Heights, 651.484.2400

AmericInn, 4675 White Bear Pkwy, White Bear Lake, 651.429.7131

Best Western-Maplewood Inn, I 694 & White Bear Av, Maplewood, 651.770.2811

Emerald Inn Of Maplewood, 2025 E Co Rd D, Maplewood, 651.777.8131

Lodging between 5 and 10 miles of White Bear Yacht Club:

AmericInn, 13025 60th St. North, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 651.275.0980

Country Cove Bed & Breakfast, 11591 McKusick Rd., Stillwater 651.430.3434

Lumber Baron's Hotel, 101 S. Water St., Stillwater, 651.439.6000

Holiday Inn Express, 2000 Washington Ave. S., Stillwater, MN 55082 651.275.1401

Stillwater Inn, 1750 W Frontage Rd.,Stillwater, 651.430.1300

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, 2250 W Frontage Rd., Stillwater, 651.430.2699

Exel Inn Of St Paul, 1739 Old Hudson Rd., St. Paul, 651.771.5566

Hampton Inn - Mpls/Stp North, I 694 & Lexington Av, Shoreview, 651.482.0402

Hilton Garden Inn, I 694 & Lexington Av, Shoreview, 651.415.1956

Lowell Inn, 102 N 2 St., Stillwater, 651.439.1100

Ramada Inn & Conference Center, 1870 Old Hudson Rd., St. Paul, 651.735.2333

Rivertown Inn Bed And Breakfast, 306 W Olive St., Stillwater, 651.430-2955

Super 8 Motel, 2190 Frontage Road W, Stillwater, MN 55082 651.430.3990

Super 8 Motel, 1125 Red Fox Rd., Arden Hills, 651.484.6557

MAPS AND DIRECTIONS (back to top)
The WBYC is located at 56 Dellwood Avenue, Dellwood, MN 55110. The phone number at the main clubhouse is 651.429.4567. The phone number at the Sailor’s Pavilion is 651.429.8395. Click here for Maps to the site.