WHAT TO EXPECT

The Organizing Authority (OA) will provide adapted Ideal 18’s for fleet racing.   Adaptations will be made to each boat reflecting each sailor’s disability per the Notice of Race. Other adaptations may be permitted by the OA – such as alternative tiller extensions, suction hand holds, but no extra purchase systems may be added nor any holes drilled into any of the borrowed boats. The additional adaptations must be approved by the OA and adaptations should not increase the advantage over other competitors. 

Each boat will be crewed by two sailors with disabilities and one able bodied sailor (AB). The AB will assist in an action/activity that the sailors cannot do, and must be able to take command of the boat in an emergency situation. The AB will require the ability to safely move about the small cockpit of an Ideal 18. Participants may bring their own AB or an AB will be provided by the Organizing Authority upon request. 

The Robie Pierce Women's Invitational is free of charge.  The entry fee for the Robie Pierce One-Design Regatta is $150 per sailor.  Full boat entry fee is due at time of registration. There is a $75 per AB brought as part of a team.  

• Ideal 18's and sails with no additional charter fee 
• Borrowed Boat Insurance provided by the Organizing Authority
• Adaptations for Ideal 18's
• Race Committee and Protest Committee; Sailing Instructions; NOR
• Adequate safety boats on water
• Accessible toilets and wash-up area for the competitors
• Volunteers to assist sailors getting on/off boats at the dock and to rig/de-rig
• Breakfast and lunch Thursday for the Women's Regatta and for the Robie Open they are provided on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Dinner Friday and Saturday with an award ceremony on Sunday for the Robie Open Regatta
• Adequate accessible parking
• Individual guest charge accounts can be set up and billed to credit cards

Each sailor shall provide their own PFD, and the competitors shall arrive equipped with at least one VHF radio per boat.