2007
AUGUSTA INVITATIONAL
A SOUTHEAST LIGHTNING DISTRICT REGATTA
AUGUSTA
SAILING CLUB – September 8- 9
Schedule
| Friday, Sept 7 | Saturday, Sept 8 | Sunday, Sept 9 |
| 7:30 PM - Harkrider's
Cookout at the Club |
11:30 AM - Skipper's Meeting | 8:00 AM - Continental Breakfast |
| 1:00 PM - Racing Starts | 10:00 AM - Racing resumes - Awards to follow | |
| 7:00 PM - Dinner at ASC-BYOM |
No race will be started after 1:00 PM Sunday. We will try to run 3 races Sat, and 2 races Sun. No throw-outs.We will be using VHF radios for the race committee to communicate with the competitors
MEALS
Plan to attend the Harkrider cookout on Friday night. This year Bob and Sheron will host their cook-out at the Augusta Saillng Club as they no longer have the Lake House
On Saturday night, we will have a cookout at the yacht club. Bring your own meat to grill. We will provide baked potatoes, salad, buns, condiments, dessert, refreshments. Entry fee covers 3 people. Additional dinners $5.00, kids under 12 eat for free. Please sign up for all additional dinners at time of registration.
You are responsible for providing your own lunches. There is very limited grocery shopping near ASC, so plan ahead. ASC will provide ice for coolers.
The regatta fee is $75.00 ($6 to district). $80.00 if not a US Sailing member.
ACCOMMODATIONS
There is ample camping available on the ASC grounds, with restroom and shower facilities available. There are also many hotels on Washington Road, near I20, which is approximately 20-25 minutes from the sailing club:
| Travelodge 3039 Washington Rd (706) 868-6930 | Sunset Inn 3034 Washington Rd (706) 860-8485 |
| Masters Inn 3034 Wash. Rd (706) 863-5566 | La Quinta Inn 3020 Wash. Rd (706) 733-2660 |
| Hampton Inn 3030 Wash. Rd (706) 737-1122 | Econolodge 2853 Wash. Rd (706) 736-0707 |
| Days Inn 3026 Wash. Rd (706) 738-0131 | Shoney's Inn 3023 Wash. Rd (706) 736-2595 |
BABYSITTING
Contact Sharon Harkrider at 706 738-3815 in advance of the regatta to arrange for a babysitter.
DIRECTIONS TO AUGUSTA SAILING CLUB
From Atlanta: take Interstate 20 to Highway 221 and go North to Pollards Corner. Continue straight on 150. Go 4 miles and watch for the ASC sign on the left.
From the North: take Interstate 20 into Georgia, exit on Bobby Jones (520) and go west (north). Go 1 mile and take a left on Washington Rd (104) and go to Pollards Corner (about 10 miles). Turn right on Hwy 150. Go 4 miles and watch for the ASC sign on the left.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, CALL:
Office Phone is 706-733-5449
Cell Phone is 706-830-1468 .