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I invite you to join us for the 24th edition of North America’s premiere winter regatta — Key West 2011.

Beautiful Key West, with its warm temperatures, dependable breezes, and stunning blue sky and water, is a perfect place for your winter get-away. The quality of the competition at this international regatta is always superb. Racing sailors from across the country and around the world will gather to race on the water by day and experience the terrific shoreside activities and attractions in the evening.

Once again this year, One Design, IRC, PHRF and Multihull fleets featuring the latest designs and technology will come together for championship caliber competition conducted by Premiere Racing’s highly regarded race management team.

We recognize that competing at the southernmost point in the continental United States can involve considerable budgeting, planning and logistics efforts. This year, we’re making no small effort to reduce your expenses and make this event as affordable and logistically straightforward as possible. There are many special discounts and reduced fees available. Please see page 8 for more details and information. You’ll find information on dockage arrangements, crew accommodations, money saving tips, charter and transport information on these pages and on the event web site at Premiere-Racing.com. We’ll be updating these details throughout the lead up to Key West 2011.

A sincere thank you goes out to our Sponsors and Industry Partners, whose participation plays an ever increasingly significant role in delivering much needed support for to this world class event. We are grateful for the continued presence of the Florida Keys Tourism Council, B&G, Lewmar, Marlow Ropes, Mount Gay Rum, SLAM, and Sperry Top-Sider. Premiere Racing’s Industry Partner Program has an all-star line-up of sailing industry leaders. Please see pages 7 and 18 and be sure to keep all of these participating companies on your list of preferred vendors.

The Historic Seaport at the Key West Bight is the Official Marina and includes many excellent establishments for crew dinners and cocktails. The Ocean Key Resort and Spa is our Official Hotel and there are many Key West Hotels and Inns that provide support through race committee housing.

If you’ve raced with us in the past, we certainly hope to see you next January. If you are new to the event, we look forward to welcoming you and proving that Key West Race Week is the best way to begin your 2011 racing. Race dates are January 17-21.

Please know that your Premiere Racing team and the host city of Key West will do everything possible to ensure that your experience is a memorable one.

Sincerely yours,

Peter S. CraigEvent Director & Race Chairman

Phone: 781-639-9545Fax: 781-639-9171

Premiere Racing, Inc.67 B Front StreetPost Office Box 1067Marblehead, MA 01945 USA

Email: [email protected]: Premiere-Racing.com

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Contents:Your Race Week Invitation ...........................3Part 1: General Administrative Information ....4Official Sponsors ........................................7Affordable, Achievable Key West ..................8Marinas and Preliminary Racing Areas........11J/80s Lead the Way .................................12Part 2: Rules and Conditions .....................17Industry Partners Program .........................18Key West Accommodations .......................23Race Week Orientation Map ......................27Important Dates ......................................31The Paul Washburn Award ........................352010 Champions ....................................37 Advertisers Index......................................38

Your Race Week Invitation

4 Key West 2011 | Official Notice and Conditions of Race

1 EVENT MANAGEMENTAddress all correspondence pertaining to the regatta to: Premiere Racing, Inc.Post Office Box 106767 B Front StreetMarblehead, MA 01945 USATel: 781-639-9545Fax: 781-639-9171Email: [email protected] Web: Premiere-Racing.comEvent Director & Race Chairman: Peter S. Craig

2 RACE WEEK WEB SITEPeriodic updates and the very latest information on the regatta can be found on the event pages on Premiere Racing’s web site: www.Premiere-Racing.com

3 MORE AFFORDABLE KEY WESTFor information on how to campaign your boat in Key West on a reasonable budget, refer to the Budgeting and Logistics sections on the event web site. Guidance and information on expense containment and dealing with logistical challenges will be updated throughout the summer and fall. Refer to pages 8 and 12 of this NOR for more information.

4 RACE HEADQUARTERS Race Headquarters, the Jury Rooms, Media Center and evening party venue will be located at and adjacent to Kelly’s Caribbean at the intersection of Caroline and Whitehead Streets in Old Town Key West. (See map on page 27.)

5 SLIPS/DOCKING Key West and Stock Island have multiple, viable options for dockage. Boat owners are responsible for arranging their own dock space. Many private marinas do not accept early reservations; however, this does not reflect on the availability of slips during race week.

Historic Seaport MarinaTel: 305-809-3983Fax: 305-293-8369Email: [email protected]

Official Marina located in the “Key West Bight”, this city-owned facility features slips, dock space and rafting. Application available on the event web site.

Additional MarinasInformation regarding additional Key West and Stock Island marinas and boat launching options can be found on page 11 and on the event web site.

Official Notice and Conditions of RaceJanuary 17- 21, 2011 • Key West, Florida USA

Key West 2011 is an international regatta that will provide both individual and team competition. This event will be organized and conducted by Premiere Racing, Inc., which will have the authority to reject or rescind the entry of any boat before the start of the first race. The fleet will be divided into divisions and classes at the discretion of the Race Committee. Part 1 of this Notice deals with general administrative information and Part 2 with the Rules and Conditions of Race Week.

Part 1 General Administrative Information

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Truman Waterfront PropertyManaged by Premiere Racing during the event with crane operations and other services (mast stepping, launch-haul, turn key services) to be provided by Coffin Marine Services.

Dock Space (Inner Seawall) / Ramp Launch and Dry Sailing / Trailer-Container StoragePremiere RacingTel: 781-639-9545Fax: 781-639-9171Email: [email protected]

Large basin with no draft constraints. Not a private marina with standard marina amenities.Facility is available from January 3–22, 2011. Advance registration is required. Space to tie up along inside seawall — no individual slips or floating docks. Large ramp for launching, hauling and dry sailing. Trailer storage available. Application available on the event web site.

6 MOBILE MARINA SERVICESAt Truman Waterfront PropertyCrane Launch-Haul / Mast Step / Turn Key Services

Coffin Marine ServicesTel: 305-872-8863Fax: 305-872-5613Email: [email protected] details and application available on the event web site.

7 BOAT CHARTEREntrants looking to charter boats for the event are advised to contact individual classes regarding

availability and class requirements. Below is a partial list and updates will be posted on the Charter section on the event web site:

J/80 – J/World AnnapolisCall: 800-966-2038Email: Jeff Jordan [email protected]

Melges 24 and 32Melges Performance Sailboats Call 262-275-1110 or Melges.comClassified postings on Melges24.com and Melges 32.com

Farr 40 – Stagg Yachts Call: 410-268-1001Email: Tink Chambers [email protected] Class web sites Farr40.org

Private charter listings are posted in the Charter section on the event web site. Individuals desiring a charter or offering their boat for charter can submit information for posting at no charge. Email: [email protected].

8 BOAT TRANSPORT — FLORIDA KEYSFlorida Department of Transportation contact information and basic requirements regarding road transport are posted and updated routinely in the Logistics section on the event web site. For more information about permit requirements and applications, entrants are advised to contact the Florida DOT Permit office at 850-410-5777 and to ask for a ‘Trip Technician.’

U.S. and overseas transport services are posted in the Logistics section on the event web site.

Photograph by: Ken Stanek / kenstanek.com

“ Key West Race Week turned up the heat to produce a vintage regatta. For the racers, here for just one week, nothing is lacking… To top it all, the race management both ashore and afloat is simply impeccable.” —Great Britain’s Yachts & Yachting Magazine


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9 ACCOMMODATIONSFor information regarding crew accommodations contact The Accommodation Center. The Accommodation Center is a no-fee service, working in cooperation with the race week organizers to provide accommodations for competitors, sponsors and spectators. Open Monday-Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm EST and Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm EST.

Toll free: 877-546-5824Office: 305-296-4887Fax: 305-294-7356Email: [email protected]: AccommodationsKeyWest.com

Premiere Racing would like to acknowledge and thank the Key West Inns and Hotels featured on page 23 that support race week. Please patronize those that support Race Week and visit the Accommodations section on the event web site for additional information on these establishments.

10 TRANSPORTATIONAvailable group discounts for air transportation or vehicle rentals are posted on the Planning and Budgeting section on the event web site.

11 EVENT NAMEAny commercial or editorial reference to this event must use the regatta’s official name — Key West 2011. Any commercial video of the event, including web site

productions, must be licensed by Premiere Racing.

12 TELEVISION AND PHOTOGRAPHERS’ RIGHTSCompetitors and crew members give absolute right and permission to use their name, voice, image, likeness, biographical material as well as representation of their boats in any media world-wide (being television, print, video footage, and internet media) for purposes of press information, reporting, promoting, disseminating information or advertising.

13 WIRING INSTRUCTIONSContact Premiere Racing for wiring instructions.

Photograph by: Ken Stanek / kenstanek.com


Official Marina

Official Hotel

Day Sponsor Official Rum

Supporting Sponsor Official Technical Gear

Supporting Sponsor Official Rope

Supporting Sponsor Official Marine Electronics

Day Sponsor Official Footwear

Day SponsorOfficial Marine Hardware & Rigging

Official SponsorsPremiere Racing is pleased to present race week’s Official Sponsors. They deserve special recognition and great thanks for their role in bringing you a world-class event. We encourage all participants and sailing enthu-siasts to keep race week Spon-sors on their lists of preferred companies and vendors. For more information and links to these companies, please visit www.Premiere-Racing.com

“ This truly is one of the greatest regattas in the world and to me it’s the perfect winter break. It has steadily evolved over the years into an extremely high-level event in all respects. What I find neat about Key West is that there is a place for the ultra-serious, grand prix programs as well as the more relaxed club-based programs. Both types of teams can come here and find fantastic racing while at the same time having a lot of fun.”

—Terry Hutchinson, World Champion / America’s Cup Tactician

Photograph by: Tim Wilkes / timwilkes.com


Serving the Florida Keys with licensed, insured, trained and friendly staff.

Mobile Marina Boat Yard Services at the Truman Waterfront PropertyTel: 305-872-8863 • Fax: 305-872-5613 • Email: [email protected]

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Key West Race Week 2011… less expensive and easier logistics? The short answer is yes. There’s no question that campaigning one’s boat for 5

days at the southernmost point in the continental United States requires careful planning and budgeting. Premiere Racing has taken a number of meaningful steps this year to make a Key West campaign less expensive and easier to execute.

The J/80 class proved that race week is achievable on a modest budget with careful planning and some creative thinking (see page 12).

Two of the most difficult challenges with the large fleets of past years were finding dockage and house or condominium rentals. The smaller fleet sizes have changed this market and more condominiums and houses are available for shorter times and at lower rates. We are encouraging our Host Hotels and Inns to offer special package rates (see page 23). Additionally, two campgrounds are available for those who bring their own motor homes or tents.

While Premiere Racing only has control over a relatively small percentage of campaign costs, we have taken steps to make a difference. Included are:

• $100 discount for entries received by October 1• Elimination of Cat C advertising fees• 30% discount for Access Cards purchased in advance• One boat owner access card included with each entry• No PHRF handicap application fees• Truman Waterfront Property (TWP) seawall dockage

reduced to $1.75/foot• 25% discount on TWP ramp launch, trailer storage,

drysailing, container & support trailer storage

For over 10 years now temporary mobile marina operations at TWP have been available to entrants. Coffin Marine assumed those responsibilities last year and received very strong endorsements from boat owners while charging 10% less than their predecessor. Coffin will hold these prices

in 2011 and will also offer special one design packages for those classes that produce 8 or more boats (see below for contact information).

Premiere Racing has been asking Old Town and Stock Island marinas, vendors, and other establishments to consider reducing rates for race week. We have experienced some successes, and will continue with those efforts in the months ahead and will post details and updates on our web site. Some examples of race week related services that will cost less in 2011 than in previous years:

• Homestead Transfer will discount rates for pre-regatta staging and storage between Key West and the Miami Grand Prix ($100/month for 24’ or less; $150/month for larger boats)

• Currently the least expensive Old Town Key West marina is the Historic Seaport Marina ($3.50/ft and $2.50/ft rafting)

• Conch Republic Seafood Co. (Old Town dockage) has reduced their slip fees by 20%

• Robbie’s Maritime Center will offer discounted pre and post regatta staging

• Discounted dockage at Kings Pointe Marina on Stock Island ($2.50/ft and $2.00/ft rafted – includes ramp launch and haul)

• Cooky’s Marine Transport is offering a 25% discount on trip permits and 10% off transport paid by December 1 (see page 25)

Premiere Racing is working to get the Florida Department of Transportation to ease trailer restrictions and expenses. Boat transport through the Keys is a logistical issue for many. We will be working with local authorities on your behalf and will provide updates as we learn more.

Please check the event web site for ongoing updates on cost savings and logistics made easier between now and late fall.

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Marinas and Preliminary Racing Areas

Key West MarinasKW-1 Historic Seaport Marina

Official Marina305-296-3838

KW-2 Galleon Marina800-662-7462 or 305-292-1292galleonmarinakeywest.com

KW-3 Conch Harbor Marina305-294-2933conchharbormarina.com

KW-4 Westin Key West Resort & Marina305-292-4375westinkeywestresort.com

KW-5 Truman Waterfront Property781-639-9545 premiere-racing.com

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J/80 class president Kristen Robinson has come up with all sorts of creative ways to reduce the

bottom line on a Key West campaign and encourages J/80 owners to work together to assist one another. After years of fine-tuning, Robinson has developed a budget that enables a J/80 team to compete at Key West for less than $8,000.

J/80 owners new to Key West benefit from a detailed spreadsheet that Robinson developed on how to attend the annual race week in Key West on a reasonable budget. “I was real surprised about how affordable it could be,” said Jeremy

Reynolds, a first-year owner. Reynolds was skeptical when it was suggested he enter Key West 2010. The Maryland resident started doing a mental checklist of the costs associated with doing a regatta off the southernmost point of Florida and just shook his head. “I saw the dollar signs going cha-ching, cha-ching in my head,” Reynolds said.

Perhaps the most notable cost-cutting method involves working a package deal for most of the J/80s to launch and berth at Old Island Marina. Robinson negotiated a discount on the splash fee and storage rate

with the Stock Island facility.Robinson also helped the J/80 teams contain their housing

costs by calling around to numerous Key West realtors and comparing rates. Reynolds and his Magic in Motion crew stayed in a house for less than it rented for a few years ago. With the economy being what it is, there are some great deals on housing. People just have to take some time and look around. If you’re on a smaller boat, like a J/80, consider “partnering” with another boat you get along with to split the housing cost. Many Key West rentals come with enough beds for all. It’s not just the number of bedrooms.

Robinson, who along with her husband Brian has competed at Key West six times aboard Angry Chameleon, posted a “How to do Key West on a Budget” article on the J/80 website that

provides owners with all sorts of other tips on how to manage costs. She suggests buying food for the entire week before traveling to the regatta and spending less time in the bars. The open bar at the Race Week evening parties for 6 nights is great value and a lot of fun.

Further advice includes buying discounted gear and paying for other expenses in advance so there isn’t a big one-time payout right before the regatta. Robinson spreads the costs over time by renting the house in May, entering the regatta at the end of August and paying the marina fees after the event. “It’s a way to put myself on a payment plan so there isn’t such a big hit one month,” she said.

Of course it’s important that sailors in the J/80 class get along so well and are eager to help each other out. “People in this class are so generous and willing to share,” Reynolds learned.

Some J/80 owners joined forces to enter Key West 2010 and shared the costs of entering one boat. Robinson said every dollar saved counts and looks closely at every possible expense. Six J/80s from Annapolis and a group of sailors that were all flying to Florida car-pooled to Baltimore-Washington International Airport to save money on parking.

Robinson was asked why she puts so much effort into assisting other J/80 owners with their Key West plans and plotting out a budget for the regatta. “I come to Key West for good one-design competition so the more boats the better,” said Robinson, who believes other class presidents or representatives should put forth the same effort for a regatta the caliber of Key West.

Premiere Racing president Peter Craig is extremely impressed by the ability of J/80 owners to put together a Key West campaign on an affordable budget. “The J/80 class increasing to 19 boats in this economy is one of the great success stories of the 2010 event and should be listened to carefully by the owners in other classes,” Craig said. “The J/80 folks have figured out how to do Key West without breaking the bank by being creative and working collectively. They have clearly shown that it can be done.”

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Part 2 Rules and Conditions

Continued on page 19.


1 MANAGEMENT Premiere Racing is the Organizing Authority for Key West 2011, the 24th annual race week at Key West.

2 RULES2.1 The regatta will be governed by the current rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing for 2009-2012 (RRS), the 2010 IRC Rules Parts A, B, and C, the PHRF Rules and Regulations as adopted and amended by the Key West PHRF Consortium, the 2011 Key West Safety Requirements, the 2011 Key West Multihull Rules and Regulations and Multihull Safety Requirements (the latter three to be posted on the event web site on or about August 15, 2010).

2.2 The prescriptions of US SAILING will not apply except its prescriptions to rules 68 (Damages), 76.1, (Exclusion of Boats or Competitors), and Appendix F (Procedures for Appeals and Requests), and its prescription at rule 76.3 (Exclusion of Boats or Competitors), which are included in their entirety on the event web site as an appendix to the Sailing Instructions and will be posted on the official notice board.

3 OTHER RULES & REQUIREMENTS3.1 All boats shall carry an operating VHF radio.

3.2 All boats shall be sailed by at least 4 persons except the J/80, Melges 24 and Multihull classes, which shall be sailed by at least 3 persons. Multihulls shall declare the number of crew at registration and shall sail with that same number of crew for the duration of the event.

3.3 Melges 24 and Multihull skippers and crews shall wear Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) at all times while racing.

3.4 Crew weigh-ins are required for the Farr 30, Farr 40, J/105, J/80, Melges 24, and Melges 32 classes and any other One Design classes whose rules specify crew weigh-ins.

3.5 IRC crew number and limitations (IRC Rule 22.4.3): For IRC classes, the maximum total number of crew shall not exceed the Crew Number printed on the boat’s IRC certificate.

3.6 The Key West PHRF Rules and Regulations, which include PHRF crew weight limitations, are posted on the event web site (note that maximum crew weight limits are 180 pounds less this year). Premiere Racing’s Key West PHRF Consortium will assign PHRF handicaps for this event. The Consortium will be comprised of approximately 8 members from different PHRF regions across the country. Any questions pertaining to PHRF issues should be referred to Premiere Racing and not to the individual members of the Consortium.

3.7 The Key West Multihull Rules and Regulations are posted on the event web site. Premiere Racing will establish a Multihull Handicapping Consortium to assign handicaps for this event. Any questions pertaining to Multihull issues should be referred to Premiere Racing and not to individual members of the Consortium.

3.8 For the J/105 class, Key West 2011 is a Level A, national class event. All boats must comply with the Supplemental Rules and Registration Procedures posted on the J/105 Class website (www,j105.org) by December 17, 2010.

4 ADVERTISING 4.1 Advertising is permitted, unless class rules do not permit, in accordance with ISAF Regulation 20. Boats that intend to display advertising must so indicate on their entry form, but there is no advertising fee.

Competitors are requested to respect the brand exclusivity of the Official Sponsors of this event. Their participation enhances the event for all competitors.

4.2 All boats shall display the event bow stickers on their bow while racing.

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and a multi-year com-mitment, these industry leaders help to champion Key West Race Week. Industry Partners’ support plays a significant role in ensuring that this international regatta continues as a top-tier quality event.

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5 ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY5.1 Key West 2011 is open to One Design, PHRF, and IRC monohull boats, 24-85 feet LOA between hull perpendiculars, and Multihulls (as described in NOR 5.7) that submit a completed entry.

5.2 Key West 2011 is open to those boats whose Owner or Skipper is a current member of their National Authority (US SAILING for U.S. entries; to join call 1-800-877-2451).

5.3 The entry deadline is 1700, December 17, 2010. A completed entry (form or online), a signed waiver form and the entry fee must be received by Premiere Racing by December 17, 2010 to avoid the late fee of $200. No entries will be accepted after December 30, 2010 without an additional surcharge. Entry acknowledgment will be sent to valid entrants shortly after entry receipt.

5.4 The following one design classes are invited to participate: Corsair 28R, Corsair Sprint 750, Farr 40, Farr 30, J/105, J/80, Melges 32, Melges 24, RC 44 and Swan 42. At the discretion of the Race Chairman, additional one design classes and groups of boats wishing to race level will be provided a separate class start or scored as a separate sub-class within their class based on the number of entries and the event classes that are established.

5.5 PHRF entries must have a PHRF handicap of 175 or less. Entrants who competed in Key West 2010 and/or 2009 and whose boats will be in the identical configuration do not need to submit the full handicap application. 05 They must instead submit the renewal application and all current PHRF handicap certificates. All other PHRF entrants must submit a completed PHRF handicap application and all current PHRF handicap certificates prior to the December 17, 2010 entry deadline. After that date a late fee of US$100 must accompany the PHRF application. Current local certificate(s) are required of all PHRF entries for measurement verification only. Assigned handicaps may differ from local handicaps and from previous Key West handicaps in the case of a renewal application. A Key West PHRF certificate will be sent to entrants after the Consortium has assigned a handicap. PHRF entrants should not wait for their Key West handicap certificate before submitting their entry.

5.6 IRC entries must have a minimum TCC of 0.970. Competitors wishing to race under IRC must submit a copy of their 2010 valid “Endorsed” IRC rating certificate with their completed entry form prior to the December 17, 2010 deadline. IRC rating applications for US flagged boats can be obtained through US SAILING (401-683-0800 or [email protected]). Boats from other nations should consult their rating office or contact www.ircrating.org.

5.7 There will be two multihull starts offered. Invited multihulls for Class 1 will include the F25C, F31, R-33 and other boats with similar or faster speed potential, approved by the Event Organizer. Invited multihulls for Class 2 will include the Corsair 28R, Sprint 750, F-27 and other boats with similar speed potential. Preliminary handicap ranges for Class 1 and Class 2 will be posted on the event website prior to August 15, 2010. Multihull designs with 5 or more entries will be eligible for one

design sub class trophies within the handicap classes. All multihull entrants must submit a completed handicap application and all current handicap certificates prior to the December 17, 2010 entry deadline. Current local certificate(s) are required for measurement verification only. Assigned Time on Time handicaps may differ from local handicaps. A Key West Multihull certificate will be sent to entrants after the Consortium has assigned a handicap. Multihull entrants should not wait for their Key West handicap certificate before submitting their entry.

5.8 International Team Competition

5.8.1 Key West 2011 will feature an International Team Competition. The competition will be based upon cumulative scoring of national/regional teams composed of three boats competing in three separate classes, provided there are sufficient entries in each class. The participating classes may be selected from the Farr 40, Melges 32 and Melges 24 classes. Based upon final entries, the participating classes may be changed at the discretion of the Race Chairman. Each country/region may enter as many as three teams of boats. Teams may be nominated from geographically recognized regions such as Europe or the Pacific Rim when there are not sufficient boats from a single country represented to constitute a three-boat team. Team nominations should be received in writing no later than December 10, 2010. Team applications are available by contacting Premiere Racing or on the event web site.

5.8.2 If a three boat team cannot be created from one country or region, two of the three boats on each team may hail from or be chartered by representatives from the country or region represented. At least 30% of the crew members from those two boats should be nationals or legal residents of that country or region.

5.9 Each owner, skipper and individual participating crew member shall execute a waiver of liability and media release / crew waiver. This form will be available on the event web site and on site at Race Headquarters.


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6 FEES6.1 The entry application shall be accompanied by an entry fee. The entry fee, based on LOA, is delineated below. A $100 discount will be applied to those entries received on or before October 1, 2010.

LOA Entry Fee Early Entry Discount

24’ $725 $625

25’ - 29’ $775 $675

30’ - 34’ $850 $750

35’ - 39’ $950 $850

40’ - 44’ $1,150 $1,050

45’ - 49’ $1,300 $1,200

50’ - 54’ $1,600 $1,500

55’ + $1,900 $1,800

A boat’s LOA is to be rounded to the lower whole number (i.e. 29.01’ = 29’ and 29.99’ = 29’) for the purpose of determining entry fees.

6.2 A Race Week Access Card will be required for each person participating in any of the event’s shoreside activities. The card provides access to the race week reception area for six evenings. Shoreside activities will include trophy presentations, beverages, raffle prizes, Sponsor exhibits, panel discussions, snacks, race video, and music. Access Cards, which are optional, are $65 on site, but $45 if purchased in advance (representing a 30% discount) Price includes Florida sales tax. One Owner Access Card will be included with each paid entry. Continued on page 29.

7 PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, January 14

1300-1800 One Design Crew Weigh-In / Bow Stickers & Numbers Available for Pre-Registration Pick Up

Saturday, January 15

0900-1800 One Design Crew Weigh-In / Bow Stickers & Numbers Available for Pre-Registration Pick Up

Sunday, January 16

0800-0900 Filing of PHRF Handicap Appeals0900-1200 PHRF Handicap Appeal Hearings0900-1800 One Design Crew Weigh-In0900-1700 Registration1600-1700 Presentation / Panel Discussion1700-1730 Skippers’ Meeting 1800-2000 Welcoming Reception

Monday-Friday, January 17 - 21

0900 Harbor Start 1030-1630 Racing 1700-1800 Shoreside Activities and Briefings1800-2000 Prize Giving and Evening Party

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PHRF Weight LimitsFor all PHRF entries, boats will be rated within the following Base Crew Weight Limitations. Crew weigh-in is not required for PHRF entries, but PHRF Crew Weight Limitations may be sub-ject to protest. Boats shall sail with the same crew in all races, unless crew change is approved by the Race Chairman. Any request for changes in crew or crew numbers must be submit-ted to the Race Office in writing prior to the race in which the change is to take place. In addition, boats may carry up to two additional crewmembers above their designated crew weight limitation provided they accept a handicap ‘adjustment’ as pre-scribed below. Entrants intending to carry additional crewmem-bers must so indicate on their PHRF handicap application. The PHRF handicap will be adjusted accordingly and the adjusted handicap will stand for the series.

Note: Crew Weight maximums are 180 pounds less than in previous years and the 29’ and 31’ LOA break points were previously 30’ and 32’ respectively.

Up to Base Weight Approximate LOA (ft) Limit (lbs) Crew Number 25.00 720 4

27.00 900 5

29.00 1,080 6

31.00 1,260 7

34.00 1,440 8

37.00 1,620 9

40.00 1,800 10

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45.00 2,160 12

50.00 2,340 13

53+ Additional 180 pounds (approximately 1 crew) for each 3 feet of LOA over 50 feet

A boat’s LOA is to be rounded to the nearest foot. For example, a 25.49 foot boat is rounded to 25 feet LOA and is allowed a base crew weight of 720 pounds. A 25.5 foot boat is rounded to 26 feet LOA and is allowed a base crew weight of 900 pounds.

Rating adjustment for each additional 180 pounds or part thereof (based on rounded length as described above):

24.00-36.00’ 3 sec/mile

37.00-49.00’ 2 sec/mile

50.00+ 1 sec/mile

(No more than 360 extra pounds of crew weight (approximately 2 additional crew) may be carried)



8 MEASUREMENT, APPEALS AND CLASSES8.1 The preliminary scratch sheet will be available on or before December 30, 2010 on the event web site. 8.2 PHRF8.2.1 Best efforts will be made to have the preliminary PHRF class breaks with the PHRF handicap for each entry posted on the event web site by December 30, 2010. Additionally, they will be posted on-site at Race Headquarters no later than 1800 on Saturday, January 15, 2011.8.2.2 Premiere Racing will appoint a Special PHRF Handicapping Appeals Committee. Those owners who wish to appeal their handicap or the handicap of a competitor must pay an administrative fee of US$150 for each handicap they are appealing and submit their appeal in writing to Premiere Racing no later than Tuesday January 4, 2011. Checks should be payable to Premiere Racing, Inc. If the appeal is denied, this fee will be donated to race week’s official charity, Shake-A-Leg Miami. If the appeal is upheld the fee will be returned to the appellant. Appeals should be filed only if there is new and relevant information that the Consortium was unaware of at the time the handicap was assigned. Any questions pertaining to PHRF handicaps should be referred to Premiere Racing and not to the individual members of the PHRF Consortium or Appeals Committee.8.2.3 No appeals will be accepted on-site except those dealing with administrative or certificate errors, On-site appeals must be submitted at Race Headquarters between 0800-0900 Sunday, January 16, 2011. Both appellant and owner/representative of the boat whose rating is being appealed (if applicable) must be at Race Headquarters at 0900 for the appeal hearing. The appellant is responsible for notifying the owner of the boat whose rating is being appealed (if applicable). Appeal forms are available by contacting Premiere Racing.8.3 IRC8.3.1 The IRC Rating Authority has directed that the 2010 IRC Rules shall apply and that the validity of the 2010 IRC certificates is extended for the purpose of the Key West 2011.8.3.2 Owners must provide an “Endorsed” IRC rating certificate. To insure receipt of an endorsed certificate by the December 17 deadline, US flagged boats are to submit a fully completed, measurer verified IRC application to [email protected] prior to December 10, 2010. Boats from other nations should consult their IRC Rule Authority as shown on www.ircrating.org.8.3.3 Rating changes should be submitted to US SAILING (or for non-U.S. boats to their appropriate IRC Rule Authority) prior to 1700 (EST) Friday January 7, 2011. Requests submitted to a Rule Authority after 1700 (EST) Monday January 3 will be subject to Expedited Processing fees. Acceptance of changes submitted after that date require the approval of the RORC Rating Office. Except in the case of Rating Office error or (at the discretion of the RORC Rating Office) other errors which change the TCC, no IRC rating change will be accepted after January 13, 2011.8.3.4 For the ‘IRC Big Boat Class’ (or Classes) only, IRC Rules 21.1.5 (d) and (e) are replaced. For reference

purposes, the minimum TCC in 2010 for the Big Boat Class was 1.365 (TCC for Key West 2011 to be determined following the entry deadline, December 17, 2010). 8.3.5 IRC Rules 21.1.5 (d) and (e) are replaced with: During the regatta, the sails on board (including mainsails) may vary from day to day but shall remain the same for each individual race day, including multiple race days and cases of damage to sails.8.4 Multihull RacingBest efforts will be made to have the Multihull class breaks with the Time on Time handicap for each entry posted on the event web site by December 30, 2010. Additionally, they will be posted on-site at Race Headquarters no later than 1800 on Saturday, January 15, 2011.

9 SAILING INSTRUCTIONSThe Sailing Instructions will be available on or about January 3, 2011 on the event web site and at Race Headquarters beginning on Saturday, January 15, 2011.

10 RACING AREASIt is anticipated that there will be three separate racing areas, one for each Division. As entries and class splits are not known this far in advance, it is not possible to assign definitive racing areas in advance for all PHRF, IRC and One Design boats. The preliminary class assignments will be posted on the event web site on or about November 1, 2010.

11 SCORING11.1 Ten races are scheduled of which three must be completed to constitute a series. A maximum of three races may be held on any race day. 11.2 For the Melges 32 and Melges 24 classes, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score subject to rule 90.3(b) if at least six races are completed. For all other classes, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores. No scores will be excluded. 11.3 PHRF Classes will be scored using the handicaps provided by the Key West PHRF Consortium with the actual course distances used.11.4 The IRC Classes will be scored using the IRC Time Correction Factor using time on time scoring.11.5 The Multihull Class will be scored using handicaps provided by the Key West Multihull Consortium with a Time on Distance (TOD) to Time on Time (TOT) conversion formula of the format: TOT = 650/(B + TOD) with the B denominator for each class based on the average handicap speed range of the class. The final conversion formula to be posted on the event website prior to December 30, 2010.



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12 DECISIONS OF THE JURY12.1 When an international jury is constituted in accordance with rules 70.5, 91(b) and Appendix N its decisions are final. 12.2 Decisions of a national jury are subject to appeal.

13 ARBITRATIONFor protests involving an alleged breach of the rules of Part 2 of the RRS, a short arbitration hearing will be held prior to a protest hearing. This modifies Part 5 Section B of the RRS.

14 RESPONSIBILITY14.1 The safety of a boat and its crew is the sole and inescapable responsibility of the Skipper who must ensure that the boat is fully sound, thoroughly seaworthy and manned by an experienced and physically capable crew. Neither the establishment of regulations or inspection of a boat in any way limits or reduces the complete and unlimited responsibility of the Skipper.14.2 It is the sole and inescapable responsibility of each boat to decide whether or not to start or continue in any race.14.3 Premiere Racing and participating Sponsors and Industry Partners of Key West 2011 do not accept responsibility for loss of life or injury to participants or others, or for the loss or damage to any vessel in any way or from any cause during or related to this event.

15 PRIZES15.1 Regatta class awards will be presented to first, second, and third place boats each day. 15.2 Overall series awards based on the cumulative scores for the event will be awarded to first, second and third place boats in each class after the final race.15.3 For classes with fewer than 7 entries, daily and series awards for first and second place boats will be awarded.15.4 Specialty Trophies:15.4.1 Boats competing in IRC classes will be eligible for 2011 IRC Midwinter Championship awards.15.4.2 Boats competing in PHRF classes will be eligible for 2011 PHRF Midwinter Championship awards.15.4.3 The following one design classes have designated Key West 2011 their Midwinter Championship: Farr 30; J/105; J/80; Melges 24; Melges 32.15.4.4 The Paul Washburn Sportsmanship award will be presented at the Skippers’ Meeting.15.4.5 A Boat of the Day award will be presented for each day’s top performer. 15.4.6 The International Team Trophy will be awarded to the first place team at the final awards ceremony. 15.4.7 The Boat of the Week Trophy will be awarded to the Overall Winner of Key West Race Week.

16 AMENDMENTS TO THIS NOTICEPremiere Racing reserves the right to amend this notice. Any amendments of this notice made prior to January 7, 2011 will be posted on the event web site. All amendments will be posted on the Official Notice Board and copies will be available at Race Headquarters.

Race Dates: January 17 – 21, 2011Entry Deadline: December 17, 2010

To receive the early entry discount, enter by October 1, 2010.To avoid late fees, enter by the December 17, 2010 deadline.

Dates and DeadlinesOctober 1, 2010 •$100 discount for paid entries

received December 10, 2010 •IRC Certificate Applications * •International Team NominationsDecember 17, 2010 •Entry Applications* * • PHRF & Multihull Handicap Ap-

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Applications** January 4, 2011 •PHRF Appeals FilingJanuary 7, 2011 •IRC Rating Changes *January 14, 2011 •Crew Weigh In begins (1300)January 16, 2011 •Registration on site * To IRC Rule Authority (US Sailing for US flagged entries).

Expedited Processing fees after January 3.**Late fees apply Note: This is a ten race series, with the potential for two races

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Steve Washburn, a long-time race committee volunteer for Key West, and Premiere Racing’s Peter Craig created the special award to honor the memory of Steve’s youngest son,

For Love of the Sport| The Paul Washburn Award

Linda and John Edwards, last year’s winners, presenting to John Storck Jr. and son Erik.

who passed away suddenly at a young age. Paul was an avid sailor and was named “Outstanding Beginning Sailor” by the Alamitos Bay Yacht Club. He was recognized not only for his success on the race course, but also for his sportsmanship and true and pronounced love of the sport.

The perpetual award, a portrait by

renowned artist Jim Dewitt, portrays Paul and captures his personality.

The recipients are Key West participants who show a true love of the sport of sailing and share that with their friends and family.

Previous winners of the Paul Washburn Award are Melges 24 skipper Bruce Ayres of Newport Beach, California, Farr 30 sailors John and Linda Edwards of Solomons, Maryland, and most recently John Storck Jr. of Huntington, New York.

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January 18 – 22, 2010 CHAMPIONS KEY WEST 2010, presented by NAUTICA

Boat of the Week Samba Pa Ti (Melges 32) John Kilroy, Jr. Malibu, CA

PHRF Boat of the Week – The Key West Trophy Bluto (PHRF 2 – Evelyn 32-2) Bill Berges/Ben Hall Bokeelia, FL

International Team Competition - The Nautica Watches TrophyTeam Italy 1 Joe Fly (Farr 40) Giovanni Maspero Rome, ITA Calvi Network (Melges 32) Carlo Alberini Pesaro, ITA UKA UKA Racing (Melges 24) Lorenzo Santini Porto Civitanova, ITA

Paul Washburn Award “For the Love of the Sport” John Storck, Jr. Huntington, NY

Division 1IRC 1 Bella Mente (R/P 69) Hap Fauth Newport, RIFarr 40 Joe Fly Giovanni Maspero Rome, ITAIRC 2 White Heat (Summit 40) Mike Williamson Newport, RIMelges 32 Samba Pa Ti John Kilroy, Jr. Malibu, CA

Division 2Melges 24 UKA UKA Racing Lorenzo Bressani Civitanova Marc, ITAJ/105 Savasana Brian Keane Marion, MAJ/80 Le Tigre Glenn Darden/Reese Hillard Fort Worth, TX

Division 3Multihull Merlin (Gulfstream 35) Bob Harkrider Sarasota, FLPHRF 1 Stark Raving Mad (J/125) James Madden Oyster Bay, NYPHRF 2 Bluto (Evelyn 32-2) Bill Berges/Ben Hall Bokeelia, FL PHRF 3 Bad Dog (Mariah 27) John Chick Key West, FL

Boat of the DayMonday • Nautica Watches Day UKA UKA Racing (Melges 24) Lorenzo Santini Porto Civitanova, ITATuesday • Sperry Top-Sider Day Nerone (Farr 40) Massimo Mezzaroma Punta Ala, ITAWednesday • Mount Gay Rum Day Yasha Samurai (Melges 32) Yukihiro Ishida Tokyo, JPNThursday • Lewmar Day Cool Breeze (IRC 2 - Mills 43) John Cooper Cane Hill, MOFriday • Industry Partner Day Little Feat (J/80) Jeff Johnstone Newport, RI

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Documents

Key West 2011 Official Notice of Race