Welcome to the official 2007 Formula 18 North Americans event site.
10-03-07 - We wanted to give a weather synopsis update for the upcoming North Americans. There is mild system making its way into Florida today. It is expected to continue through Florida and make a second land fall somewhere on the Texas/Louisiana coast by Friday or Saturday. It is expected that this system will never become very organized and will probably bring rain and wind gust up to 40 mphs. We see this type of weather in Galveston year round and has very little impact on our way of life. At this time we don't see the weather as a threat to our event. If in the event a system does develop (better chance winning the lottery), we will post here a notice here, one www.TCDYC.com , on www.naf18.com , and we will contact registered competitors via phone.
URGENT MESSAGE FOR ALL COMPETITORS
VEHICLE PERMITS to obtain ENTRY to the park is required IMMEDIATELY
The organizing authority need sto collect the names and vehicle details of all competitors in order to issue them with Vehicle permits to obtain free entry to the park during the event (usually their is an $8 charge per vehicle each time a vehicle enters the park).
Permits have to be numbered and names/vehicle details recorded to satisfy Galveston Country requirements.
We need the following information for every vehicle coming to the event
Drivers name
Title - e.g. Participant, Sponsor, Event Staff
Vehicle make, model, model year
License plate
State
KINDLY get us this information by no later than Wednesday so that we will email competitors their access permit.
Competitors must print out the permit and bring it to the event to get access to the park.
You will be required to display it and sign in each time you enter the park.
If competitors do not get us the information in time then you can collect your passes when you register at the regatta HQ - but will have to pay $8 to enter the park - which is for single entry and will be non refundable.
Contact Chris Green with any questions or concerns. flumpmaster@gmail.com
09-24-07 - Galveston has announced that self contained
RV’s will be allowed to stay on East Beach. Galveston will be
charging 25.00 a night for RV’s Please send an email to jackflash@houston.rr.com
if you plan on bringing an RV and how long it is so that enough area of the
beach can be roped off.
09-17-07 -
The F18 North Americans have NOT been affected by
Hurricane Huberto. While there
was some minor damage in Galveston it was a pretty weak storm that actually
hit well East of Galveston. There were some power outages and highwater, but
many Texas F18 sailors were back on the beach this weekend practicing for
the upcoming North Americans. We still look forward to having you join us
this year for some great racing in the Gulf of Mexico.
Collin Casey”
UPDATED MESSAGE ON REFUND POLICY!!!
08-27-07 -
After review of the refund policy for the 2007
North Americans the following amendment has been made. In
the event of a cancellation due to tropical storms a full refund will be
returned to the entrant. As a result of this change so close to the
early payment deadline, a registration postmarked by September 5, 2007
will be considered as an early registration and will not incur a 50.00
late fee.
The
Galveston City Council has changed the city ordinance to allow RV
parking on the beach overnight during the course of our event. The do
want to make it clear that tent camping is still not allowed.
The Galveston Parks Board, a separate entity has announced in the ordinance referendum to be responsible for clean up etc., as such, they have informed us that there will be a nightly camping fee. It is there intention to determine that fee at there next meeting slated for July 24. While our inside person thinks they are going to set the fee up in the 10-20 night range, we plan to have a representative at the meeting to lobby our group. This has law has taken much more time than anticipated to get resolved but we appreciate everyone’s patience. Another reminder on the subject, we have rented the pavilion on the beach for the week which includes showers and restrooms, but there are no other amenities on the beach such has RV hookups etc.
We want to clear up some confusion about the social passes. Each entry automatically gets two social passes for the parties as part of their entry. Additional passes for family, friends, or who ever can be purchased for 30.00 each. The pass grants entry and food for all three parties. The number of extra social passes may be limited after the first of October since the caterer will be booked at that time.
06-14-07
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It has been decided that proceeds from the regatta will be donated to the
Sam Houston Sea Scouts. As a result any donation or sponsorship will be
tax deductible a charity contribution to the Sea Scouts, which is a 501 (c)
(3) organization.
The social schedule is almost complete. At this time we know that after
Sunday’s practice race, there will be kick off party including Texas style
BBQ and a live band. Tuesday evening we will be gathering at a local night
club called The Spot.
Wednesday will be our mid week party which will include another live band,
hamburgers and hotdogs. Thursday we will be at another popular night club
called the Boomba Room. All though it is not yet confirmed we believe that
both night clubs are going to waive their cover charges for our group.
Friday of ourse will be the awards banquet which is going to be held among a
large number of World War II air planes at the Lone Star Flight Museum. In
addition to the evening extravaganzas we have also arranged for discount
tickets to many of the local attractions for any non racers that come down.
The City of Galveston is having their city counsel meeting to vote on our
camping situation June 14 so we will post an update on that as soon as we
have the answer.
05-07-07
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We are proud to announce KO Sailing as a sponsor for the North Americans.
KO Sailing will be supplying a support trailer during the entire week to
assist with any repairs needed during the ourse of the regatta.
}The City of Galveston has announced
their full fledge support of our championships promising to bring in media
coverage to help promote our event and our sport.
}The
social calendar is almost complete. We will finalize the details at our next
meeting at the end of May. The details will be announced here shortly there
after.
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Galveston Park Boards have announced they will waive beach entry fees for
participants and volunteers.
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passes will be provided with your entry packet
04-02-07
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The City Manager of Galveston is meeting with other city officers to change
the city ordinance banning camping and RV parking on the beaches of
Galveston so as to accommodate the F18 North Americans. A decision should be
handed down in the next few weeks and we will be sure to keep to you up to
date on this important topic.
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We are proud to announce Beaver Tree will perform live entertainment during
the kick off party on Sunday.
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We are proud to announce that The Texas City Dike Yacht Club has decided to
donate all proceeds from the North Americans to charity. We are giving the
title sponsor (who is yet to be determined) the option to choose the charity
other wise we select a sailing charity such as the Sea Scouts.
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The City of Galveston Tourist Board is helping to plan low or no cost
tickets to local tourist attractions for family members of participants who
want to make this a family vacation
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If you have recently filled out an entry you will be receiving an email in
the next few days to determine how you want to pay for your registration and
what shirt size both you and your crew are.
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Don’t forget you can buy extra social passes for family members for 30.00
each. Each social pass gets you fed at the kick off party, midweek party,
and the awards banquet.
On-line registration is now available.
Please check back often for more information.