9:00am Measurement Opens (Priority given to Jr.'s)

4:00pm On-site Entry for Jr. National and Special Jr. National Championship regattas close.

6:00pm Measurement Closes

RYC Dinner
Everyone is welcome to join RYC club members at the regular Friday night dinner – menu prices.  The bar is open.

Saturday August 2

Continental breakfast buffet will be available for Junior and Special Junior Nationals competitors (included) and guests ($5.00).

“Make Your Own” lunch buffet will be available for Junior and Special Junior Nationals competitors (included) and guests ($7.00).

9:00am Measurement Opens (Priority given to Jr.'s)

9:30am Competitor's Meeting (Jr. and Special Junior National regattas)

11:00am Jr. and Special Jr. National Championship Regatta (Warning Race 1)
(Jr.'s cannot turn 22 in year of competition, Special Jr.'s cannot turn 20 in year of competition - junior skipper/senior crew)

12:00pm On-site Entry for US National Championship regatta closes.

5:00pm Measurement Closes

Jr. BBQ
Cheer on our Junior competitors at a cook-out after the racing.  Hamburgers, hotdogs, veggie burgers and all the trimmings will be served. ($9.00 per person)

Sunday August 3

Continental breakfast buffet will be available for Junior and Special Junior Nationals competitors (included) and guests ($5.00).

“Make Your Own” lunch buffet will be available for Junior and Special Junior Nationals competitors (included) and guests ($7.00).

9:00am Measurement Opens

11:00am Jr. and Special Jr. National Championship Regatta (Warning Race 4)
Practice Race following conclusion of Jr. competition

12:00pm Measurement Closes

5:00pm Awards Ceremony for Jr. and Special Jr. National Championship Regattas followed by Competitors Meeting for Crosby Series

Chalk talk on Tides and Currents by Kame Richards

Appetizers at RYC

RYC Dinner
Everyone is welcome to join RYC club members at the regular Sunday night dinner – menu prices.  The bar is open.

Monday August 4

Breakfast buffet will be available for competitors (included) and guests ($6.00).

“Make Your Own” lunch buffet will be available for competitors (included) and guests ($7.00).

12:00 pm Crosby Elimination Series (Warning Race 1)
Sailed as single fleet if less than 50 boats registered

Day event for guests:
A van will pick you up at RYC and take you to Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, and return you to RYC by 5:00.  (cost TBD)

After Racing - informal debrief at the keg after racing - competitors / judges / RC

Dinner + game night

Game night!  The competition continues at RYC where teams will compete for fabulous prizes and bragging rights, all covered by our own Karoke singers.  A selection of pasta dishes, fresh bread and Caesar salad will help fuel the participants. ($15 per person).  Full no host bar available.

Tuesday August 5

Breakfast buffet will be available for competitors (included) and guests ($6.00).

“Make Your Own” lunch buffet will be available for competitors (included) and guests ($7.00).

12:00 pm Crosby Elimination Series (Warning Race 4)

Day event for guests:
Take a tour of the Wine Country in a stretch limo.  You will be picked up and dropped off at RYC.    (cost TBD)

After Racing - informal debrief at the keg after racing - competitors / judges / RC

What to do tonight?

Option 1 – Bay Area Dine-Around:

We’ll make reservations for groups of 8 or 10 at a selection of fine Bay Area restaurants.  Sign up for your favorite and enjoy a night of good food and good company.  List of restaurants and approximate prices will be available in June. (menu prices)

Option 2 – Pizza and Movie Night:

On the more casual side, stay at RYC and enjoy all-you-can-eat pizza, salad tossed with caramelized onions, blue cheese and apples, ice cream sundaes (with all of the good stuff) and a movie on the large projection screen. ($14.00 per person) Full no host bar available.

Wednesday August 6

Breakfast buffet will be available for competitors (included) and guests ($6.00).

“Make Your Own” lunch buffet will be available for competitors (included) and guests ($7.00).

10:00am Competitors meeting for Heinzerling and Wells Series

12:00pm Heinzerling Championship Series (Warning Race 1)
Heinzerling has 25 boats if 33-44 boats register for Crosby
Heinzerling has 33 boats if 45 or more boats register for Crosby

12:10pm Wells Consolation Series (Warning Race 1)

Sailed on single course with sequential starts

Day event for guests:
A van will pick you up at RYC and take you to Union Square in San Francisco (the ultimate shopping district), and return you to RYC by 5:00.    (cost TBD)

After Racing - informal debrief at the keg after racing - competitors / judges / RC

SCIRA USA general meeting

Vintners Dinner at RYC –
Sample a variety of wines from local producers and enjoy a typical “California Cuisine” dinner, which will included locally grown ingredients prepared in a simple, flavorful, healthy manner. ($18.00 per person) Full no host bar available.

Thursday August 7

Breakfast buffet will be available for competitors (included) and guests ($6.00).

“Make Your Own” lunch buffet will be available for competitors (included) and guests ($7.00).

12:00pm Heinzerling Championship Series (Warning Race 4)

12:10pm Wells Consolation Series (Warning Race 4)

Day event for guests:
A van will pick you up at RYC and take you to the seaside village of Sausalito, and return you to RYC by 5:00.  (cost TBD)    

After Racing - informal debrief at the keg after racing - competitors / judges / RC

2009 Nationals Preview Dinner and Party
The District 4 hosts of the 2009 Nationals will bring a little bit of Florida to RYC.  Sunshine, sand and a delicious seafood buffet will help set the mood. ($14.00 per person) Full no host bar available.

Friday August 8

Breakfast buffet will be available for competitors (included) and guests ($6.00).

“Make Your Own” lunch buffet will be available for competitors (included) and guests ($7.00).

12:00pm Heinzerling Championship Series (Warning Race 6)

12:10pm Wells Consolation Series (Warning Race 6)

Day event for guests:
Enjoy lunch at Chez Panisse in Berkeley.  Alice Waters opened this award-winning restaurant in 1971 and is considered one of the founders of the organic food movement.  The day will also include a tour of the Scharffen Berger Chocolate factory.  Transportation to and from RYC will be provided.   (cost TBD)

Awards dinner on deck at Richmond YC
Complete the regatta in style with fine food, wine, music, trophies and Fried’s fabulous slide show. (2 dinners included in registration fee, guests $55.00)
Bring your dancing shoes for the DJ and dancing after the awards