Gentlemen/Ladies,
We are looking forward to a great, safe race on November 1, 2009. Please read this word for word, you are responsible for ensuring that you are informed of race process and timelines on race morning.
Key addresses:
1. Dana Point Launch Ramp: [24961-24981] Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, Ca 92629. Note that there is a “SeaDoo Rental” sign at the entry/turn point to Dana Point Launch Ramp.
2. Tech Inspection on Saturday: 34671 Puerto Pl, Dana Point, CA 92629, (949) 661-4947
3. Awards Ceremony: 12 pm at the Wind and Sea Restaurant located right across the parking lot from the wash ramp at the marina. http://www.windandsearestaurants.com/windandsea/home.htm Specifically, located on the waterfront in Dana Point Harbor. Address for the awards ceremony: 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, California 92629. Phone: (949) 496-6500
General Directions to the Launch Ramp (Mapquest):
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Los+Angeles&1s=CA&2c=Dana+Point+&2s=CA&2a=24961-24981+Dana+Point+Harbor+Dr.%2C+
Timeline:
Saturday October 31,2009:
1. 11:00 a.m to 6:00 pm: Tech check at Dana Point Jet Ski - 34671 Puerto Pl, Dana Point, CA 92629, (949) 661-4947
November 1 (please be on time):
1. 5:45 am Emergency Tech Inspection (must be approved with Ross prior to race day)
2. 6:30 am Mandatory Racer's Meeting at Dana Point Launch Ramp
3. 7:00 am Launch craft
4. 7:55 am Racers staged outside of break wall.
5. 8:00 am Flag drops and race is on (signaled from official boat).
6. 12:00 pm Awards ceremony at Wind and Sea Restaurant Banquet Room / on second floor of the restaurant
Please Note: 5 MPH to the outside break wall to and from the launch facility. This means 'no wake'. You must abide by all California boating laws and observe for other vessel traffic while conducting your transit.
Logistics information:
1. Dana Point Harbor / launch ramp: [24961-24981] Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, Ca 92629 Dana Point Marina Link: http://www.danapointharbor.com/
2. Dana Point Hotel within walking Distance to the launch Ramp: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel-directory/california/dana-point (Consider leaving your truck and trailer at the Marina, small parking lot at this hotel).
3. Awards ceremony is located at the Wind and Sea Restaurant: Dana Point Harbor. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, California 92629 (949) 496-6500 - this is right across the parking lot from the launch ramp
Detailed Timeline For Race Weekend:
Tech Check Saturday October 31, 2009, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday afternoon at Dana Point Jet Ski
Please ensure you bring all of your required race day items for tech inspection.
1. Race Day - Sunday November 1, 2009
2. Mandatory Racers Meeting at 6:30 am - 7 am - please do not be late (coordinate with Ross Wallach if you can’t make this time, please coordinate with Ross prior to April 4).
3. Launch craft at 7 am, in the water by 7:40 am.
4. 5 mph no wake zone until you get out of the marina, leave the harbor mouth jaws.
5. All race craft migrate to the red buoy outside the marina - look for 'start boat'.
6. Upon Ross’ signal, please get on line at least 5 yards apart from each craft.
7. 7:55 am Look for Ross Wallach on start boat with Green flag. Rolling Start, Go when Green flag drops. Note that you will be to the left of the red buoy.
8. If you depart before the green flag drops, you will be penalized.
9. Green flag drops at 8 am, Rolling start right outside the break wall.
10. Should you see a Red flag (from official boat), stop as there has been a false start and safely return.
11. Do your best to stay in your lane at the start of the race. No wedging!
12. The start of the race is a straight line start, there are no buoys to go around, it is a straight line shot to Oceanside to a trun boat that you will be expected to go around and then return to a finsih line at Dana Point.
13. Sprint to the turn boat off the coast of Oceanside (lat long forthcoming), turn and return to Dana Point
14. First racer back to Dana Point wins.
15. The finish line is a boat that will be at a lat and long just outside Dana Point harbor. Make sure the finish boat sees your number when you get to the finish boat.
16. We will do all we can to ensure that the turn and finish boat will be right at the designated lat and long i.e. we will tell the driver to ensure they do not allow the current to take them off the mark.
17. We will also do our best to place something on the craft(s) that differentiates it and ensures it is easily recognizable. This will be explained at the riders meeting.
28. Awards will be given at 12 pm on November 1 at Dana Point at the Wind and Sea Restaurant Banquet Room - WIND & SEA RESTAURANT - located on the waterfront in Dana Point Harbor. The address is 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, California 92629. (949) 496-6500. The restaurant is right across the parking lot approximately 75 meters away from the wash racks. When you walk in the front door, look for the stairs on the left and go up to the second floor. Friends and family welcome! NO HOST Bar and No Host food i.e. separate checks / you pay as you go. Please do your best to attend, this is a great opportunity for all of us to have fun, network, celebrate etc.
Safety will be paramount at this race!
1. Tech inspection is on Saturday October 31, Saturday afternoon at Dana Point Jet Ski.
2. (Emergency tech inspection on Sunday morning at the launch ramp at 5:45 am - must be pre-approved with RPM Racing Enterprises Ross Wallach prior to race day - this time is for emergencies only)
3. Race Start time is 8 am. All watercraft should be launched no later than 7:30 am.
4. Stay at less than 5 mph behind the break wall
5. Racers will group outside the break wall and look for the start boat
6. Green flag start, rolling straight shot to Avalon at 8 am
7. Proceed to the turn boat – approach and keep the craft on your left (you are to the right of the turn boat), go around the turn boat at a safe distance and speed. Then return to Dana Point
8. The lat and long below will be where the craft is located with the checker flag.
9. Your number will be recorded at both the turn boat and the finish boat.
10. Stay away from all incoming racers still racing.
11. The race is over at Dana Point.
12. Minimum 8 inch numbers required on your craft (no duct tape), they must be legible. White numbers are recommended. If you go black, put them on a white background
Program these numbers into your cell phone that will be with you on your craft:
1. (310) 318-4012: Ross Wallach, APBA Promoter of the race
2. (310) 521-3815 Los Angeles - US Coast Guard Search and Rescue Emergency Line Only, this is for emergencies only/Emergencies only
3. (1800) 4seatow: SeaTow
4. Communication: Please keep Ross Wallach completely informed of your race status on race day.
5. Should you have any issues, please ensure you call him. If you get his voice mail, please speak slowly and clearly with issues you are encountering and your exact status. When in doubt, communicate.
6. Fog/Marine layer: If there is significant fog at 8 am, there will be a delay until the fog burns off. This is for safety reasons. Be patient if there is fog.
7. Please file a float plan prior to leaving with a trusted family member or friend in case of emergency, with directions of where your vehicle keys are stowed and a copy of your vessel identification
Safety will be paramount at this race!
1. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND you have a current Vessel Assist or Sea Tow membership
2. Marine Radio fully charged (preferably attached to your Lifejacket)
3. Fully charged Cell Phone
4. Flare gun/flares or handheld flares
5. Water and food
6. First Aid Kit
7. Tow rope with spring hooks / no less than 12 feet long, strength rated for 1,200 lb. tow capability
8. Signal Mirror
9. Plastic Tie ties
10. Extra hose clamps
11. Duct Tape
12. Exposure Jacket
13. Extra Lanyard
14. Water Whistle attached to Lifejacket
15. GPS
16. Compass
17. Fire Extinguisher in your craft (the stock one is fine)
18. Extra water and food
19. Copy of your personal ID and vessel registration
You must wear:
1. Full length wetsuit
2. Gloves
3. DOT approved helmet (Motocross like helmet)
4. Riding shoes
5. Coast Guard approved Life Jacket
6. Eye protection
Dana Point launch: http://www.danapointharbor.com/
1. 10.00 per craft to launch
2. They have multiple fresh water wash racks on site, bring water hose
3. There are multiple restaurants on site
4. Dana Point Jet Ski is right across the harbor / Aaron Cress PWC Mechanic
5. Dana Point Jet Ski address: [24961-24981] Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, Ca 92629
6. This is a clean, nice launch ramp. We need to keep it that way and represent the offshore racing community with class.
7. Please do not spill any fuel and clean up after yourself. We want to be welcomed back.