**NOTICE OF RACE**

Important Event Introduction: The purpose of this event is to showcase a new format for Youth Sailing in a fun, unorthodox, and loosely competitive style. This format has already proven popular at the U.S. O’Pen Cups at New Bedford Community Sailing and Sail Newport, and at the “Un-Regatta Mid Winters at Shake-A-Leg Miami in 2009. Results are not nearly as important as everyone having a good time sailing. Don’t expect conventional round the buoys racing or normal 1-2-3 prizes. Capsizes and freestyle and fun will be required. If you are a hard-core racer with rule book in hand, this event may not be for you. If you want to just have fun and pioneer a new chapter in Youth Sailing….. game on!

ORGANIZING AUTHORITY: Shake A Leg Miami, the Blue Water Caviglia Foundation, and BIC Sport North America

1. Rule Number One:
1.1 All sailors are required to participate in the spirit of fun at all times. Violators of Rule Number One will be publicly embarrassed.

2. Other Rules:
Starboard tack has right away over port tack.
When capsizes or freestyle moves are required, you must make sure you are clear of all other sailors when you make the maneuver, and don’t interfere with or immediately obstruct other sailors.
Competitors shall remain on or near their vessels at all times.
Minor contact of the marks of the course is permitted. Contact that causes any damage, or the location of the mark to change or drag, is not permitted.
Hitting the Race Committee boat or start boat is prohibited.
Pumping: Pumping is not allowed except when conditions exist for planning or surfing, and only then to promote that activity. The Race Committee will fly a flag (type to be described in Sailing Instructions) when such conditions exist.
This event will be decided on the water and not in the protest room. It is the responsibility of every competitor to sail in a manner that is fair and with due respect of their fellow competitor, so that the results are a valid reflection of true sailing ability. Absolutely no intentional contact is permitted. Protests will only be accepted in unusual or extreme circumstances.
It is the intention of the Organizing Authority that further enforcement of the rules will not be needed. However, if necessary or in doubt, the standard ISAF Racing Rules of sailing shall apply for anything not outlined above. The ISAF Rules are readily available on www.sailing.org.

3. ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY:
3.1 Charter boats will be available to the first 40 entries received. Additional registrations will be accepted for anyone bringing their own O’Pen BIC. Participants will be divided into two age groups, sharing chartered boats.
3.2 Entry Fee: is $110 which includes Sat lunch, Sat dinner, Sun breakfast, Sun lunch, T-shirt and boat charter fee. Entry fee if you bring your own boat or purchase an O’Pen BIC at the Mid-Winters is $60. After January 10th the Registration Fee is $135. Entry fee scholarships are available based on need. (For more information on scholarships, e-mail Meredith. Tickets are available for non-sailing parents, siblings, & friends for the four meals/party for $40.
3.3 Eligible sailors may enter by completing the online registration at: www.shakealegmiami.org. Registration will be open by November 15, 2008.

4. SCHEDULE:
4.1 Racing will take place January 17 & 18, 2009 of Martin Luther King weekend. So you have time to travel on Monday.
4.2 Registration:
Early Check In: will take place on January 16th between 1700 and 1900 hours at Shake-A-Leg Miami, 2620 South Bayshore Drive, Miami FL 33133.
4.3 The first Skipper’s Meeting will take place at 0930 on January 17.
Final Check In: will take place January 18th between 0830-0930 hours.
4.4 The initial signal for each race day will be 1030 hrs.
4.5 It is the intent of the Race Committee to run two fleets with each fleet getting a minimum of four races.
4.6 No warning signal will be made after 1630 hours on January 18.
4.7 Awards will be given on shore as soon as possible after the conclusion of the day’s activities, January 18.

5. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS:
5.1 The Final Sailing Instructions will be available at check-in. (See check in times above)

6. COURSES AND RACING AREA:
6.1 Courses will be announced at the Skipper’s Meeting and/or by verbal hail. Expect unconventional courses, required capsizes, stand up sailing, freestyle and perhaps relay races.

7. SCORING:
7.1 RRS A4 Low Point Scoring System will apply. One race is required to be completed to constitute a series. There will be once score discarded with the completion of four or more scores.

8. PRIZES:
8.1 Positions in the regatta will be recognized. The grand prize will be for the sailor, subjectively judged by the undistinguished panel of judges, who has the most fun at the regatta.

9. CHARTER BOATS FOR SALE:
9.1 Charter boats are available for sale directly after the U.S. O'Pen Cup on a first come/first serve basis. Contact Kevin.Broome@BicWorld.com to get on the list in advance.

10. REGISTRATION:
Registration for this event will open on November 20, 2008 and can be processed online at www.shakealegmiami.org/alexcaviglia2009_registration.

11. ACCOMMODATIONS:

• HOTELS: There are 15 rooms (Double Beds) blocked for a fixed rate of $159 (+ tax) at the Hampton Inn Coconut Grove (2800 SW 28th Terrace Miami, FL 33133. To reserve a room, please call Janessa Diaz, Sales Coordinator at (305) 921-3392. Say you are with the Alex Caviglia Bluewater Classic to receive the discounted rate. This hotel is only 1/2 mile from Shake-A-Leg Miami.

• CAR RENTAL: Enterprise Rent-A-Car is a proud supporter of the Shake A Leg Alex Caviglia Bluewater Classic and has extended a discount to anyone needing a rental vehicle for the event.  In order to receive your discounted rental rate Click Here: or visit www.enterprise.com and enter Discount Code: 41W0220 and PIN: ALE

WARNING: Extreme levels of fun may be experienced during this event. Other craft may appear less exciting after experiencing the O’Pen BIC.

For more information on the O’Pen BIC, visit:
www.OpenBic.com
For viewing the fun at the 2009 Mid Winter Champs visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l6wIzg3SKI
For viewing the fun at the 2009 U.S. O’pen Cup visit:
http://exposureroom.com/members/circlesplit.aspx/assets/573d8d47a85e44a6b883ef5c5eb61274/
For viewing the fun at the 2009 World O’pen Cup visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmNGxh4SzX8