Greetings, Racers, -
APRIL FOOLS
What time is it, kids?! It's Mudhead racing time! The rain may have given you a head start on launching your boat, but there are still details to administer as we get set to begin the 2010 Wednesday Night Race Series. Lots of changes to report, so let's get right to it.
Many skippers responded to our end of season survey last year and after careful consideration, the Race Committee has agreed to implement several of your suggestions. There are also some new requirements from the US Coast Guard and DHS that must be implemented by each skipper, as well as new ECSA rules to be followed by all clubs. You will notice several changes on the enclosed application and waiver form. READ THESE FORMS CAREFULLY ASAP! Then send in your paperwork. We are hoping for your quick response this year to set up the Scratch Sheet early.
Here is an outline of what is new. Skippers were overwhelmingly in favor of more races so we have decided to race all 16 nights from May 19th to September 1st and to combine the fleet into two classes and run two races each Wednesday night. The legs will be shorter and with two starts instead of one, everyone will get big fleet experience and more of it. We plan to score the top 12 places for trophies each race. There will be two throwouts. In addition, a surprising number of skippers wanted to see the IRS Handicap system instituted and the RC agrees. This will simplify scoring and provide more competitive racing.
As a sign of the times, the USCG-New London will be patrolling the race course this year and is requiring all boats participating in WNRS to list their port of origin, type of weapons on board, if any, and travel history of each crew member over the last five years. Forms will be available each night on the RC boat. We also plan to work with Kattack and will create a live record of each race with on board GPS transmitters. The races will then be available on the web each night and through the season for review by all Mudheads, the RC, ECSA and DHS.
Finally, one important note. We will be short Race Committee staff this summer and are requiring all skippers to volunteer one crew member per night to help with the flags, horns, OCS's and boat IDs. Additionally, we are adding a second crash boat this season and are thankful to Bijan Rasadi for allowing us the use of his Little Harbor 38 as a mark boat.
And there's more details available on the website, so check it out, fill out your application and let's go racing. First practice race on May 12 at 1755.
Regards,
Greg Gilmartin, Race Committee Chairman
WAIVER, RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION
I, _______________________________, Owner of the yacht ___________________________, accept full responsibility for the conduct of each member of my crew and guests during M.R.M.S.A. Wednesday Night Racing Series, except for the following individuals who have been previously incarcerated:
Name Registered Address DOC #
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The Mystic River Mudhead Sailing Association is in no freaking way responsible for accidental pregnancies, DUI's, damage or injury to borrowed cars or yachts, arising from any cause during or related to any race or activities of the M.R.M.S.A. Series within a 7 year period. Weather and sea conditions will occur. As Skipper I must be evaluated by a Psychiatrist in determining whether it is proper to participate. The responsibility of wearing a life jacket rests upon the skipper and the current fashion. If assistance is provided by the Race Committee vessels and personnel, it is at the risk of my own sweet ass. I realize who I am dealing with here.
I hereby agree to most of the Conditions of the Mudhead Wednesday Night Racing Series and shall hide such information from each member of my crew; specifically, my spouse. I hereby warrant that my yacht will be outfitted, equipped and handled in accordance with Government Regulations re: the lowest bidder; that she will have all of the required weapons aboard; that she is marginally seaworthy in hull, rig and gear; that she will be completely out of control most times.
In consideration of your accepting my entry for the Mystic River Mudhead Sailing Association Wednesday Night Racing Series, I do for myself, my lawyers', my arms dealer's and money launderer's, assigns, waive and release any and all claims that I have against the Mystic River Mudhead Sailing Association except for The Board of Directors, any Restaurateur who poisons me; or any other sponsor who forces me to wear their stupid hat. Further, I hereby assign, waive and release any and all claims that I have against the Mystic River Mudhead Sailing Association that arise from my own incompetency including but not limited to: tacking, jibing, marking rounding's, chute sets, chute takedowns, poor steering, docking, undocking, getting off the boat or staggering to wrong vehicle. This includes any involuntary strangulation, blinding, dismemberment, nut cutting or boob bobbing that may occur in said maneuvers. I understand that the Mystic River Mudhead Sailing Association , their officers, directors, members, committee men/women, volunteers, wonks, groupies, hanger-on's, employees and agents live outside the country and are difficult to find.
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Signed (Owner)
M.R.M.S.A. P.O. Box 117, West Mystic, Connecticut 06388
© COPYRIGHT 2010 MYSTIC RIVER MUDHEAD SAILING ASSOCIATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Rev April 1st, 2010
MRMSA 2010 WNRS APPLICATION
Owner Name______________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________
City_______________________________ State________ Zip_____________
Email (yours, not ours)_____________ US Sailing ID # ____________
Owner Phone Home___________________ Work_________________________
Yacht Name ________________ Design: _______________ Good___ Bad___
Hulk Color _________Random Sail #_______________ LOL ___ Crew#______
Health Insurance Carrier ____________________ ID#______________
All boats will be scored under the new IRC Handicap Rating System
(If you don't know your number we will help you make it up)
IRC Rating ___-__-_-__-____-02 (Enter 15 Digit Number here)
Mudhead Membership is required to race (you will be carded at the dock).
Wire dues to address: FBO MRMSA, A/C # 02011743MUD, Credit Suisse Bank , 55 Water Street, NY, NY 10041
Some Sail numbers are required. Either hull number or USSA number is acceptable. If you don't have a hull, any sail will do. Compliance to minimum Coast Guard requirements is reactionary.
Please note new waiver limitations.
All racers must have a valid IRC certificate on file with IRC. Apply on line. It is not necessary to include a recent death certificate with this entry if still alive.
Entry fee for the combined Spring and Summer Series is $175.00. There are no partial entities.
Entries must be received by noon Tuesday 3 hours prior to the third race to be included in next day's results.
The Mudhead website is your friend, please visit it. The final Scratch Sheet will be posted on the web after 6 pm on the Wednesday before each race.
© Revised 4/1/2010 Mystic River Mudhead Sailing Association
