ORGANIZING AUTHORITY

The Hoosier Regatta is organized by Lightning Fleet 154, in conjunction with the International Lightning Class Association (ILCA).

 

RULES

The regatta shall be governed by the rules as defined in the current Racing Rules of Sailing. Appendix T, Sections A, B and D will apply; the Prescriptions of US Sailing; the Document Governing all Sanctioned Lightning Class Championships (hereafter referred to as the Document Governing), except as any of these are altered by these sailing instructions), and by the Sailing Instructions.

 

ELIGIBILITY & ENTRY

Eligibility for entry shall be in accordance with Articles V, VI, and VII of the Document Governing. Eligible boats may enter the Regatta by completing the registration form and paying the registration fee.
 

RACING AREA

Races will be sailed in the general area of the Wawasee Yacht Club racing area on Lake Wawasee, near Syracuse, Indiana.

 

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

The Sailing Instructions will be available onsite beginning Friday, September 29, 2023.

 

COURSES

The courses will be windward-leeward in configuration. Specific courses to be sailed, including offset and leeward gate information, will be provided in the Sailing Instructions.

 

RADIO COMMUNICATION

Use of hand held VHF radios will be permitted for communication from the Race Committee to competitors on a predetermined channel to be identified in the Sailing Instructions. The Race Committee intends to use VHF radio to identify OCS (On Course Side of the line) boats after starts and otherwise communicate with the fleet on the water. Failure to receive a hail, for a hail to be made, the order of hails made, or receive other communications to the fleet shall not be cause for redress.

 

NUMBER OF RACES

Five (5) or more races are planned. If more than 5 races are completed, each competitor’s worst finish will not be scored.

 

SCORING

Scoring will be in accordance with the Document Governing

TROPHIES

Trophies will be awarded to the top 5 placing skippers and crew.

 

HOUSING

We strive to provide housing to all regatta participants. Advanced notice is required.

 

CLUB ADDRESS 

6338 E. Trusdell Avenue
Syracuse, IN 46567

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Jeff Schmahl
(317) 753-7734
jschmahl@iquest.net

Additional housing notes:

- Camping is available on the grounds of the Wawasee Yacht Club.

- Limited RV parking is available (no water or sewer service).

- Well-behaved pets are welcomed at the Wawasee Yacht Club.

- Several hotels, motels, and B&B’s are located nearby.