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Southward Bound Lipton Cup Regatta
« Thread started on: Jul 17th, 2004, 6:24pm » |
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 Smyrna Yacht Club is sponsoring a Lipton Cup Regatta on the weekend of November 12 through 15, 2004. Please help us advertise this event to both racing and cruising sailors that might like to participate. See the announcement below and visit our web site for more information. SYC is a member of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs.
Thanks for your assistance,
John Jacobs, Southward Bound Lipton Cup Regatta Chairman
Smyrna Yacht Club, New Smyrna Beach, Florida
www.smyrnayachtclub.com
386-423-2256
SOUTHWARD BOUND LIPTON CUP REGATTA
RENEWING A TRADITION
Sailors from near and far, set your course for N 29° 01’, W 80° 55’. On November 12-15, 2004, the Smyrna Yacht Club (SYC) is renewing its historic Lipton Cup Regatta. A series of offshore races will be held in the Atlantic Ocean just outside the Ponce De Leon Inlet. In addition to racing enthusiasts, SYC is hoping to attract many of the southward bound cruising boats that pass through New Smyrna Beach, hence the name, “Southward Bound Lipton Cup Regatta”. Expect a ten to fifteen knot breeze, sunshine, competitive sailing, and fun for all! Join with SYC for a weekend of sailing and festivities.
Sir Thomas Lipton is famous for his many America’s Cup Challenges. In 1922, he donated a beautiful sterling cup to perpetuate the sport of yacht racing in the central Florida area. In 1941, at the beginning of World War II, the cup was placed in a bank vault for safety and forgotten until 1982. At that time, having sponsored International Lipton Cup regattas in the early 1930’s, SYC adopted the cup in order to preserve the tradition. SYC held Lipton Cup Regattas periodically until 1989. Because of the historical importance of the Cup, and the desire to carry out the vision of Sir Thomas Lipton, SYC is renewing the prestigious international event.
The regatta will accommodate three offshore racing classes: Sailboats with unlimited sails, sailboats without spinnakers, and cruising sailboats. The races will be around an approximately ten mile triangular course plus a windward leeward finish. Registration will be $75.00 for the entire weekend. There will be a practice race on Friday, November 12, two races on Saturday, and a third race on Sunday. Monday will be a makeup day. The PHRF handicapping system will be used.
Racers will be welcomed with a cocktail party at the club’s Tiki Hut on Friday evening. A “Caribbean Night” Dinner Dance will be held at the Tiki on Saturday evening with a $25.00 per person charge. The awards presentation will be on Sunday at Happy Hour after the race. A cash bar will be available for all events. All participants, crews and families are welcome. Come sail with us and have a really good time.
For more information and registration instructions, visit www.smyrnayachtclub.com.
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sailorjohn
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Re: Southward Bound Lipton Cup Regatta
« Reply #1 on: Jul 17th, 2004, 6:30pm » |
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great!
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