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It's that time of year again -- Interclub Midwinters. Since the Annapolis fleet is hosting the 2013 IC Nationals, Larchmont YC is hosting the Midwinters for a second straight season, Jan. 26-27, 2013. Last year's event had perfect weather and 35 teams (70 skippers, 70 crews). For those not in the know, here's last year's thread. The format:
- College style, with A and B divisions, rotating teams on the water every 2-4 races depending on the weather, winner is determined by combining your scores. No throwouts.
- Short courses: each race is 15-20 minutes long at most. Last year we had 20 races (10 per division).
- Yes, it may be cold, but the colder it is, the shorter the sets are -- it is hard to get too cold if you're only out there for 2 races, and then send your teammates out in the other division while you go inside, warm up, eat hot soup, etc.
- Borrowed boats and housing are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Last year we loaned out 10 ICs to visiting teams.
- It's one of the most competitive dinghy regattas in the country, in a good way (Interclubs = dinghy grad school for college sailors). However, this year we will have trophies for the top "B" level team and top "C" level team as well. If you're not a former All American, that's ok -- most of us aren't (though if you team up with one, you'll be an "A" level team for sure), but it's fun to race against them anyhow.
We'll post a running scratch sheet in this thread in the days to come. As of now, I know of 29 teams who say they'll be there, though of course we haven't received 29 entries yet. Late fees on entries received after January 20 though, so get on it, people.
NOR and entry form are posted at http://www.larchmont...r_sailing.shtml
If you need more information, please drop me a line. For more information about Interclubs, check out the class website at http://www.interclub.org
- College style, with A and B divisions, rotating teams on the water every 2-4 races depending on the weather, winner is determined by combining your scores. No throwouts.
- Short courses: each race is 15-20 minutes long at most. Last year we had 20 races (10 per division).
- Yes, it may be cold, but the colder it is, the shorter the sets are -- it is hard to get too cold if you're only out there for 2 races, and then send your teammates out in the other division while you go inside, warm up, eat hot soup, etc.
- Borrowed boats and housing are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Last year we loaned out 10 ICs to visiting teams.
- It's one of the most competitive dinghy regattas in the country, in a good way (Interclubs = dinghy grad school for college sailors). However, this year we will have trophies for the top "B" level team and top "C" level team as well. If you're not a former All American, that's ok -- most of us aren't (though if you team up with one, you'll be an "A" level team for sure), but it's fun to race against them anyhow.
We'll post a running scratch sheet in this thread in the days to come. As of now, I know of 29 teams who say they'll be there, though of course we haven't received 29 entries yet. Late fees on entries received after January 20 though, so get on it, people.
NOR and entry form are posted at http://www.larchmont...r_sailing.shtml
If you need more information, please drop me a line. For more information about Interclubs, check out the class website at http://www.interclub.org
