We are just 11 days away from Ventura County's biggest sailing event of the year!
Just a couple of things:
1. The Skipper's Meeting
The Skipper's Meeting is on May 4 at 8:30 on the "party docks" at Channel Islands Marina. All participating skippers must attend. You do not need to bring your whole crew unless you want to, but you must be there. From wherever you are coming from, come into the Channel Islands Harbor, then travel south on Harbor Blvd and hang a left on Barracuda Way. It terminates at a roundabout. Park on either side and then come down to and go through gate 7. Angle to your left down the ramp and then go straight down the first dock (J) and the party docks are on your right. The Skipper's meeting is where you will check in, pick up your Skipper Bags and Sailing Instructions, get your wrist bands and pay any amounts owing for meal tickets, etc. You can get some raffle tickets there as well. This is also the time when the PRO will give us the course and offer his insight on the sailing instructions and answer any questions you may have. We will have coffee and some light "eats" as well. Finally, we will have a "Blue Ribbon" Panel comprised of some of the most experienced racing sailors around who will be available for a few minutes after the Skipper's Meeting if you wish to ask them for advice.
2. Headcounts.
I still need a headcount from several of you. Please email me as soon as possible. As I have said before, if you need to add someone later, that is no problem. We can add at the Skipper's Meeting. Just give me your best estimate now. Obviously, if you have already provided your headcount, please disregard this part.
3. There is still time to enter.
We are cutting off entries on April 30. We have room for several more vessels. If you haven't signed up yet, or if you know someone who is thinking about it, please do so do now. As you know, we opened up the race to Ventura Harbor based vessels as well as vessels from the other marinas in Channel Islands Harbor. Unfortunately, the response has been poor. Again, if you know folks who want to participate in this event, please give 'em a push.
4. After Race Party
This year, the after race party will be at the Waterside Restaurant and Wine Bar located in Channel Islands Harbor at 3500 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, CA 93035. Waterside
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Please remember that our theme this year is "Ohana" with a Polynesian over tone. So, wear your finest Hawaiian shirts and come ready for some great food, great drinks, great music and great camaraderie. There will be live music, prizes, raffle, and silent auction. CIMWI will be there. Rock N Roll Tequila will be there. And much, much more. It's going to be the perfect way to wrap up a perfect day.
See you at the Skipper's Meeting.
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