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2009 12 METRE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
September 22-27, 2009
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New York Yacht Club
Newport, Rhode Island
GENERAL INFORMATION
New York Yacht Club (NYYC) and ITMA are the Organizing Authorities.
All boats will dock at Bannister’s and Bowens Wharf starting Tuesday night.
The Regatta Desk is at the NYYC Sailing Center. The 12 Metre Yacht Club is in the Clarke Cook House. Post-race dock parties will take place at Bowen’s Wharf. Other activities are located as noted.
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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Mon.
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Sept. 21
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1700
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2009 ITMA Annual General Meeting (AGM)
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12 Metre Yacht Club
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Tue.
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Sept. 22
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1000
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Candy Store Cup (full fleet)
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1600-1800
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Registration
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NYYC Sailing Center
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1800
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Opening Reception
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NYYC Sailing Center
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1830
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Skippers’ meeting
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NYYC Sailing Center
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1900
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Candy Store Cup Awards
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NYYC Sailing Center
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Wed.
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Sept. 23
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0900
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Course signal
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VHF Ch 72
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1100
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First warning signal
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1700-1900
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Dock Party
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Bowen’s Wharf
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1900-2030
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Commodore’s Cocktail Party
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12 Metre Yacht Club
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Dinner on your own
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Thu.
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Sept. 24
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0900
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Course signal
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VHF Ch 72
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1100
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First warning signal
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1700-1900
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Dock Party
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Bowen’s Wharf
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1900
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Regatta Dinner
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NYYC Harbour Court
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Fri.
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Sept. 25
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Lay Day
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1300
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Special Match Racing regatta using two Formula I 50’yachts
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Off Goat Island
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1900
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Light dinner fare
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Bel Mer “Island House”
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Sat.
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Sept. 26
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0900
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Course signal
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VHF Ch 72
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1100
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First warning signal
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1700-1900
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Dock Party
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Bowen’s Wharf
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2000
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The Worlds Gala
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Belcourt Mansion
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Sun.
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Sept. 27
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0900
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Course signal
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VHF Ch 72
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1100
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First warning signal
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1600
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Dock Party
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Bowen’s Wharf
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1700
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Awards ceremony
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Bowen’s Wharf
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Layday events include a golf outing, mansion tours, visit to Herreshoff, etc.
For more information
contact:
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