The planning for PACRIM is roaring down the playa and loose ends are finally coming together. A few surprises but with lots of folks pitching in, we’ll be ready. This promises to be a great international regatta. It’s a wonderful opportunity to make new friends from all over the world, race against them and study their yachts. There will be a bunch of Class IIIs and PACRIM Class 5s (5 square meter). Many of these pilots are champions, but their experience is primarily on beaches. If we Yankees are well tuned, we’ll have a good chance of performing well against the world.

Come and bring your wife, kids, girlfriends and Mom and Dad. For one low donation of $100 you are covered for racing and you and the family are all covered for social events and three event dinners.

If you haven’t been to an America’s Land Sailing Cup Regatta recently or before, this is THE one to attend. If you and/or your yacht are not as competitive, come on out. There is a place for you. Let’s have a big U.S. turnout for our friends from across the ponds. We have redesigned our racing procedures to maximize sailing time for all. Under the able guidance of Race Committee Chairman, Steve Brown, we will have rapid-fire starts when the winds a blowin’.

This newsletter is primarily devoted to detail on the lake and happenings for the benefit of our foreign visitors and those who have not attended a major NALSA event.

WHEN _ Racing days are Monday, March 27 through Friday, March 31 with Saturday, April 1 a scheduled race day if we haven’t completed a full series in all classes.

CLASSES AND RACING _ There will be five starts each of which will have one to three similar classes. The total number of yachts in a start may be as many as 60 on two start lines. At the race committee’s option, the various classes in a start may begin racing a minute or two apart with the faster yachts starting first. The course for the individual classes may be different. To maximize racing times the succeeding starts will begin as soon as the last yacht from the previous class has finished or, at the race committee’s option, before a straggler has finished if it can be safely done. This assumes the straggler is not racing in the following start. A pilot racing in consecutive classes will be allowed time to change yachts, but his yacht must be on the line, not in camp. Confused? We’ll explain more at the pilots’ meeting.

THE STARTS _ The starts and classes are arranged so yachts requiring a sail change will have an intervening race between their starts.

Classes II and III will start together. A pilot with a Class III sail may enter and be scored in both classes.
Late change!  It's possible there will be as many as 14 Class II yachts.   We will now have separate starts for Class II and Class III with time to change sails in between.  (Kent Hatch)

Manta Twin, Junior Manta Single and Junior PACRIM Class 5 will start together staggered.

Class IV and Standart will start together.

Manta Single and Classic will start together staggered.

PACRIM Class 5
PACRIM Class 5 includes FISLY Class 5, Fed 5, American 5 Square Meter. All will run together and all must conform to PACRIM Class 5 rules. Fed 5 will be scored in both PACRIM Class 5 and Fed 5. Attention is drawn to the limitation on maximum wheel diameter including inflated tire of 650mm.

THE PILOTS _ We’re expecting the usual group from the United States along with a few sailors we haven’t seen recently, and more family and friends. We can expect some big yachts from the Midwest. Perhaps 65 or 70 U.S. pilots.

From New Zealand the following have signed on:

Class III Bill Nairn, Alan Elliot, Colin Palmer, Bill Hayward, Richard Pilkington, Roy Cunningham, Phil Augustin

Class 5 Darren Laugesen, Ian McLachlan, Andrea Mitchell, John O’Donnell, Mervyn Hurley

Manta Twin Ken Teeboon, Brent Cannard

Juniors Jason Augustin, Chris Augustin, Mathew Hurley

The enthusiasm for land sailing in Australia has apparently backed off with only three, all Class 5 pilots, planning the trip at this time _ Kim Lapthorne, Ross Ganlon, David Rose. There may be more from Western Australia.

From the United Kingdom we have a bunch of champion Class 5 pilots. If we Yankees don’t want to get trounced, we'd best be practicing hard and often.

Class 5 Chris Wright, Andy Parr, Mark Lloyd, Brian Norman, Simon Holden, Ray Thompson

Class III Derek Nixon, A. Scantleberry, A. Warren, John Andrews

Standart J. Cope

Geoff Green and family will be along for ground support.

We don’t have a pilot list from Europe but do know that Eric Englebrecht and Robert Vemrmeuilen with his two daughters will be bringing a Class II and a Standart. They are trying to get 20 yachts in their container. Among them will be two Standart's belonging to J.P. Krischner. At least 16 people will be in the group.

In total we’re expecting 120 pilots at this time.

THE LOANER/HIRE FLEET _ If you have a yacht you might not be racing, there are probably some experienced pilots from across the ponds that would be delighted to jump aboard and race. If you are interested in a borrowed yacht or would be willing to share yours, please contact Kent. Time is getting short to set this up.

YACHT REQUIREMENTS _ One design yachts must conform to class rules which will be enforced by class associations and not by NALSA.

There are few requirements for open classes other than sail size including mast and boom. One of these is having a brake if the pilot’s feet don’t reach the ground. This is primarily a parking brake. Many yachts from other countries have drag brakes attached to the rear axle. These are effective particularly on sandy beaches but really tear up our hard playa creating much flying dust and dirt. It will qualify, but we urge that the use of that type of brake be kept to an absolute minimum. Seat belts are required on all yachts. All open class yachts must have the class of the sail marked on the sail no smaller than 1 inch. Unattended yachts in the staging area must be secured or capsized.

CLASSIC RULES _ The purpose of this class is to have skippers and non-competitive yachts that would not competitively enter other classes to have a fun place to race.

Physical Limitations and Purpose

Open bodied land yacht (feet and body exposed, not covered)

Maximum sail area 6 square meters = 68 square feet

Maximum axle width of 11 feet total including tires measured to the outside width at the ground. (Measured with pilot and ballast, if any, in yacht.)

Mast and boom area must not exceed 9 square feet of total sail area (no wings). Sails using a sock sliding over a mast with additional stiffeners inside the sock (i.e. battens foam, plastic, etc.) will be measured as mast area.

A yacht entering a regatta cannot make any changes to that yacht (ballast, sails, mast, axle or wheels) for that regatta. (Exceptions: A skipper may petition to replace broken or damaged parts.)

Petitioning to enter: A non-conforming yacht may petition to race in the Classic Class. The entrants that do conform to Classic limitations (1-5) may vote prior to every regatta to allow a non-conforming yacht to race in the Classic Class in that regatta by a 2/3 majority. Remember that the purpose of this class is to have skippers and non-competitive yachts that would not competitively enter other classes to have a fun place to race.

Pilots of Classic Class yachts cannot have won an open class in the America’s Land Sailing Cup Regatta during the last 5 years.

TRANSPORTATION

Local _ We plan to have a transportation system to get folks without wheels from the hotels to the race site but do not have full detail. The distance is 3.5 miles.

Bus _ There is bus service from Las Vegas to the mall at Primm. It leaves Las Vegas at 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. and returns at l:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The round trip is $10 per person.

Auto _ All the major car rental agencies are in Las Vegas. A typical daily rental for an economy car is $25/day and $150/week, unlimited mileage. A pickup truck is $43/day, unlimited mileage. Do not rent at the airport _ there is a 6% surcharge. If you are interested in renting, contact us. We are trying to obtain more favorable rates.

MOTOR HOME RENTALS _ We have made arrangements with El Monte RV for discounted motor home rentals. They have many offices with one being close to the Los Angeles airport and one in Las Vegas. Their web site is <http//www.elmonte.com>. Their motor homes are all less than two years old and are clean and well maintained.

Our contact person is Simone Mills, International Reservations 562-463-4941; toll free in the United States 888-337-2200; fax 562-404-2021; e-mail <international@elmonte.com>. Please be sure to mention the North American Land Sailing Association when making reservations.

Their rate for a 22-foot motor home is $47 per day; for larger units in the 23 to 25 foot length the rate is $51 per day. The first 300 miles is included in the daily rate. After that, mileage can be purchased at 500 miles for $135 or $.32/mile. These rates are subject to local taxes.

Basic insurance is provided but there is a deductible of $3,000 that is the renter’s responsibility. If you do not have insurance on your personal vehicles that follows you, extra insurance can be purchased to increase limits to $l,000,000 and cover the deductible. This can be as much as $24 per day. We suggest you contact El Monte directly and request copies of their contract to enable you to decide how much protection you want.

They have an extra charge for minimal cooking equipment of $100. Look at the list of what is supplied and you might decide to pick up a few cheap pots and pans and paper plates. It would be much less expensive. They also have a $30 charge per person for bedding and a few other things. We suggest you bring a sleeping bag and a towel. Take a look at their literature, and if you’re still confused, contact Kent 775-825-1530 or e-mail <kent@hatchrealty.reno.nv.us>.

El Monte will meet you at the airport and transport you to the motor home. We will also see that you are being taken care of if you tell us when and where you are arriving.

ACCOMMODATIONS _ The Primm Hotel Casino Resort has about everything you could want. There are 2,700 rooms at the complex, Whiskey Pete’s, Buffalo Bill’s and Primm Valley. All the hotels are connected by tram and bus and are within walking distance of one another. We have made arrangements for a block of rooms at Whiskey Pete’s since this is the least expensive. The rates are for double occupancy, extra person $5, all plus 7% county tax.

Sunday through Thursday _ $16 per night

Friday _ $33

Saturday _ $49

To get this discount rate, you must mention group code SNA0324. To make reservations Fax 702-679-5424 or outside the USA phone 702-382-1212. A credit card is required to make a reservation and requesting confirmation is suggested.

The many restaurants at the Primm complex vary from buffets to fine dining with prices ranging up from about $3 for breakfast, $5 for lunch and $8 for dinner. There are many amusement rides and arcades for children, bowling alleys, two golf courses, three swimming pools, a major shopping center and a host of other activities. We suggest you visit the Primadonna web site www.primadonna.com.

THE LAKE _ Ivanpah Dry Lake is adjacent, easterly, to I-15 at the Nevada/California state line 40 miles south of Las Vegas, 230 miles from Los Angeles. The race course and camping area will be further south than the last few years on the east side of the lake. The lake is accessed behind the lotto store and mall at the Primm Hotel Complex. The access road runs along the eastern shore about 3 1/2 miles to camp. The road to camp is open to all regatta vehicles but the lakebed is closed to all but ‘official vehicles’.

THE CAMPING AREA _ The area will stretch north and south along the shore about 1/2 mile (0.8km) either side of the event tent. The tent is fully enclosed, illuminated for night use and has tables and chairs for sit-down dinners for 200 or more. There will be portable sanitary facilities in the camping area, but no water, sewer or electricity for motor homes. All vehicles must stay at least 150 feet (50m) from the vegetation along the shore. Bicycles are excellent transportation around camp. An RV park with full hookups and dump station is adjacent to the Primm complex. The cost is $12/night or $5 to use the dumping facility.

FLAGS _ It would be appropriate if you would bring a flag, approximately 3 foot by 5 foot (1m x 1.6m) representative of your state or country. The poles will be provided.

THE WEATHER _ Rain, it will not!! Weather is hot and cold, dry and wet. How’s that for being definitive? The statement is exactly correct. The weather experienced in 1990 was an aberration. Because we are a desert land, we experience tremendous daily fluctuations in temperature. A change of 40F is the norm. Expect T-shirt weather by late morning when you take off your sweatshirt. As soon as the sun goes down the temperature drops rapidly and the wind stops instantly unless we are having an evening event in which case it blows hard and everyone freezes their butts off. Temperature ranges: day high 50 to 85F (10 to 30C); night low 32 to 45F (0 to 8C).

Body gear: I wear jeans, an event T-shirt, a denim button shirt, a sweat. Peel up or down as required. Sailing I wear a one-piece breathable nylon suit that was billed as a bungee jumping suit when I bought it. They are hard to find. What you want is a full body windbreaker. Try a motorcycle shop. It must be breathable. When it warms up, I wear a light windbreaker or light shirt. Sunglasses are a must. Social events will be casual and will be held in the tent on the lake. It may be chilly _ sweaters (jumpers) are useful. There are very few places in Las Vegas that require a coat and tie.

If you think you might be less than first in a 50 yacht fleet, I strongly recommend goggles. Your helmet should be a least 3/4 (that’s covering your temples) and built for motorcycle or automobile use. Some ski helmets may be allowed by the race committee, but kayak, bicycle and similar light duty helmets are not acceptable. The race committee will take a non-debatable position on helmets.

THE RACE COURSE _ The course will be triangular with two marks at each point set about 1/3 mile (0.5km) apart so long and short courses may be run as a triangle or as a windward/ leeward in either the north or south direction. A typical triangular course might be 5 miles (8km) long. The starting and finishing lines will be opposite the camping area. The race marks will be designated `L’ and `S’ for long and short. All races will be timed and a typical race distance might be two laps or 10 miles (16km) in length. Steve Brown is the guy in charge.

INSURANCE _ Race insurance is not available. There is an element of risk associated with racing. If you are in a wreck, don’t expect the other guy to fix you or your yacht regardless of rule violations.

SECURITY _ We have never had any problems and we are far enough away from the public that itinerant passersby are extremely unlikely. Mike Schwartz has agreed to be in charge of security and will be on the lake about 3/13 to watch over the facilities. Mike’s size and bearing will force any but the most daring into full retreat.

REGISTRATION AND COSTS _ One donation does it all for pilot and family. Included for the $100.00 are five days of racing in one class (extra classes $20 each); trophies to the most skilled; camping and dry sanitary facilities. If you arrive by air, transportation will be provided to Primm. An activities tent is available in the center of the camping area for sun shelter and frivolity. Included also are the event program, an embroidered polo shirt, embroidered hat, water bottle, and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management fee of $4 per day per pilot.

In addition three dinners for the pilot and his family are provided. All will take place in the event tent in the evening. Sunday will be the welcome dinner hosted by the NALSA Club SASSASS (Sunny Acres Sailing, Sipping and Soaring Society to the uninitiated). They haven’t divulged all the details, but I understand chicken will be cooked in a mysterious gourmet fashion and quantities of beer will be available. From past performances, we know it will be a super fun evening of eating and partying.

Wednesday evening will be western night hosted by the NALSA Club Wind Wizards who promise an evening of down-home western hospitality featuring a feast of mouth watering roasted pig and savory turkey with all the fixin’s. Entertainment includes music, dancing and bull riding.

Saturday evening will be the awards banquet where we will feast on barons of beef along with a number of other tasty dishes prepared and served by one of Las Vegas’ premier caterers. The Heart of America club will be hosting the liquid refreshments.

NALSA has been fortunate the past few years in accumulating a little wealth through commercials featuring members’ yachts. These dollars were put away specifically to underwrite and support PACRIM 2000 making it possible to keep the fees low.

The dinner costs for other than pilots and family are: Sunday Welcome $7; Wednesday Wild West $10; and for the banquet $17, all per person. These are all donations to NALSA.

SOUVENIRS _ Limited quantities of embroidered polo shirts and hats like the ones included in the pilot registration fee will be available. We don’t have exact prices but donations of about $8 for a hat, $15 for the polo shirt would be appropriate. We also plan to have sweats and T-shirts with the regatta logo.

MODEL LAND YACHT RACING _ Robert Weber is in charge and expects to have at least 12 boats on the starting line. There will be a holding tent to store all the models so races can be started without wasting time for setup. The main model problem has been competing with the big boats for available wind. Eight owners of Stilettos now own a +sail which allows racing of the models in wind speeds down to 2mph. New sails and masts may be purchased from Robert.

NON WIND ACTIVITIES _ While we don’t expect a lack of wind at any time, there is that possibility. In the interest of self-preservation we suggest you bring a water balloon launcher if you have one. The likelihood of the Kiwis being well armed is high.

There are two 18 hole championship golf courses nearby, expensive at $100 with cart, but we have arranged a 25% discount for an early morning start time.

There will be volley ball, bocce ball and croquet. In the Primm Valley complex there are bowling lanes, and we have been offered the opportunity of taking over all the lanes if there is enough interest.

AREA TOURS _ Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon can be toured by air or bus. The bus tour of Hoover Dam takes about 5 hours and costs about $30. The Grand Canyon tour is a 14-hour event costing $140 per person. It would require a great deal of interest to charter a bus for either event. If timing is right, we may be able to take a number of folks in a motor home for the Hoover Dam tour. This reduces the cost to about $5 payable to the U.S. Government at the dam to tour the interior.

If you are interested in tours in the Los Angeles area (Disneyland) let us know and we will try to connect you with LA people who can help.

PACRIM GRAND TOUR _ Nord Embroden has set up a weeklong tour of the western United States from Sunday April 2nd to Sunday April 9th, 2000.

By tour bus you will travel from Whiskey Pete’s to the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell and Bryce and Zion National Parks. This 1100-mile round trip will be along the most scenic routes of the western United States. Special time is set aside at each of the parks to take in the wonderment of the area. Lake Powell includes four days of houseboating and exploring the breathtaking beauty of the Glen Canyon National Recreation area with its 186-mile long lake, 1960 miles of shoreline and 96 major canyons to explore. Although it is early in the season the average temperatures for the area are almost ideal.

Reservations need to be placed soon. Cost is $350/adult and $225/child. Space is limited. Cost includes transportation and houseboat rental. Food and three nights of lodging are not included in the tour cost. Costs may vary. Prices may be reduced based on the number of participants. For further information or to make a reservation, contact Nord at <nord@landsailing.com>.

LOCAL TOURS _ There will be handouts describing the excitement of Las Vegas. One of the most interesting and least expensive things to do is to take a walking tour of the major casinos on the strip to marvel at the extravaganzas surrounding the structures. It’s fun to watch the high limit slot machines where $1,000 goes away with a single pull of the handle. Top-notch entertainment is available in the evenings at all the casinos.

Bus tours of the immediate Las Vegas area include Red Rock Canyon, Mt. Charleston, Lake Mead and Laughlin

Shopping malls abound: The Forum at Caesar’s Palace, the Fashion Mall on the strip, Belz Outlet Mall south on the strip, and small shopping areas in some of the casinos, as well as the famous brand’s outlet mall right at Primm Valley.

HOST FAMILIES _ If you are interested in touring any part of the United States before or after the regatta, let us know -- advance notice would be helpful. We can provide you with maps and sightseeing information. Most importantly we can arrange for you to make contact with fellow land sailors in different areas who may be able to feed and house you and be your guide in the local area. Do let us know your wishes ahead of time. There is much to do and see in the Western United States within a few days drive.

IVANPAH DRY LAKE

Things have happened!! Many thanks to Terry Fullbright and others who have worked with BLM. Terry was instrumental in establishing a Cooperative Management Agreement (CMA) with BLM. It is known as the ‘Friends of Ivanpah’. The membership includes the major users and the property owners abutting Ivanpah. The most immediate result was the leveling of the pipeline with donation of a scarifier by the Primm golf course, the supervision of the pipeline company, and most importantly the physical efforts and donation of their vehicles by Terry and Fred Cope. Great work guys! Now if Mother Nature helps to heal the scar with a little rain, we should have a bigger sailing area.

Speaking of size. The last several years we have been restricted to an area north of Section 5 away from the Molycorp pond. After a running battle with BLM and with the help of Lincoln Baird’s contacts with the State of California, we have moved the restriction to a 1/4-mile distance from the pond fence. I recently spoke with the engineer working physically at the cleanup site who assures me the mess is cleaned up. Molycorp no longer uses the pond, and I am told eventually it will be removed. The reason for BLM’s 1/4-mile restriction is unknown. There are now several monitoring wells in the south end of the lake. One in our old camp area, one near the valves on the pipeline, and one in the general area of our traditional marks 3 and 4. By moving camp to the north 1/4 to 1/3 of a mile, we can come close to our old ‘standard’ courses.

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

The Regatta will be governed by the North American Land Sailing Association racing rules and procedures, latest edition provided. U.S. Sailing Association rules shall apply where appropriate as determined by the race committee to amplify the NALSA rules.

Racing will be each day from 9:30 a.m. (except for Monday at 11:00 a.m.) until 6:00 p.m. starting March 27, 2000, wind permitting, and concluding on April 1, 2000. The arrival of the race committee motor home (RCMH) at the starting line will be warning that racing is about to begin. The postponement flag will be flown until wind speed is appropriate at which time class flags will be raised.

Starting order will depend on the number of yachts racing in each class and will be posted. The order may be changed by the race committee during the regatta, but only after sounding a signal (horn). The first race each day will be the class following the last class to race the preceding day.

Wind velocity shall be determined by the race committee using the anemometer mounted on the RCMH, a hand-held anemometer and the course mounted wind flashers.

The race course is shown on the attached course card and approximately as indicated on the posted map of the lake. The closest marks, 1, 3 and 5, will each have a wind flasher and the far marks, 2, 4 and 6, will each have metallic streamers to help in locating the mark and to provide an indication of wind velocity. The marks may be moved at any time between races. The course for each race will be posted on the RCMH. The first course of a staggered set will be on top. In the event of unusual wind direction, a turning mark may be used a few hundred yards in front of the start line. It will be white and is to be rounded only at the start.

The starting line and positions may be painted on the playa rather than on a rope. Because of the width of some of the yachts, it may be necessary to move some yachts off their directed spots. Two start lines, 30 positions each, one in front of the other will be used. Positions will be a modified morel grid. When more than one class is listed in a start, the start will be staggered with the fastest class starting first.

The finish line will be between the RCMH and a mark. The finishing line side of the RCMH is off limits to all spectators and pilots. No yacht or vehicle or individual is permitted anywhere on the course during racing or when a race is about to start. Yachts finishing shall round the starting line toward shore and shall not cross the starting line in either direction. Finishing yachts shall decelerate toward shore coming to a stop as rapidly as possible and park in camp or in the staging area behind the starting line.

Questions may be directed to the starter. Contestants and spectators shall not enter the RCMH or communicate with race committee members except in dire emergencies. Only designated emergency vehicles are allowed on the racecourse.

Changes in sailing instructions will be posted on the RCMH before a race and/or communicated to each yacht prior to the start. Be sure to get an up-to-date copy when you register at the regatta.

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REGATTA ENTRY FEES

SENIOR FLEET - Entry fees for pilots who are members of NALSA or FISLY affiliated clubs are $100 for one class and $20 for each additional class. For pilots not associated with NALSA or a national organization, the entry fee is $120 for one class and $20 for each additional class. Registration for any class after pre-registration adds $10. Members of United States Sailing Association may deduct $5.

JUNIOR FLEET - NALSA and FISLY affiliates _ $20; $5 each additional class. Non-NALSA or FISLY affiliates _ $30; $5 each additional class. Non pre-registration adds $10.

CLASSES

Pilots may enter any of the following classes:

Class II    121.6 square feet maximum    11.30 square meters

Class III    79.1 square feet maximum     7.35 square meters

Class IV    59.0 square feet maximum     5.48 square meters

Classic    Any pilot who has not won an open class in the past 5 years

PACRIM Class 5 (5 Square Meter)* - PACRIM measurement rules approximately 60.2 sq.ft.

Manta Twin Stock

Manta Single Stock

Classes and starts will be determined by entries. PACRIM Class 5, 5 square meter, Fed 5 are synonymous. One design and PACRIM Class 5 yachts must meet class regulations (max wheel OD including tire 650m) which will be enforced by class organizations, not by NALSA. Class II and III will be run together. Class III may enter and be scored in Class II as well as Class III.

START ORDER (Tentative _ check at pilots’ meeting)

Class II and III

Manta Twin, Junior (Manta Single and PACRIM Class 5)

Class IV and Standart

Manta Single and Classic

PACRIM Class 5

U.S. SAIL REGISTRATION

All sail numbers must be registered in the current owner’s name in order to race at the PACRIM 2000. Numbers must be visible from both sides of the sail. A sail number passes to the new owner upon the purchase of a land yacht unless the seller of the yacht notifies NALSA and the purchaser at the time of sale of the intent to retain the number. All sail numbers requested must be verified against previous issues and the cost to register is $2. Sail numbers (10" stick-on, black) may be purchased at $2/digit.

Phone or write Mark Harris, 2027 Valencia Way, Sparks, NV 89434 (702) 355-7035 (e-mail: mark@snag.org) to request a new number or for an ownership change or to purchase sail numbers.

NOTE: Fed 5’s will be scored in PACRIM Class 5 and separately.

Should there be a minimum of 5 women, Friendships or Standarts, they will be scored separately.

editor's note.......
The form below may be printed from the home page in an Adobe PDF format to quarantee correct size.

PACRIM 2000 REGISTRATION

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER. This will help your committees to prepare trophies for each class, estimate food amounts, set up the start line, start cards and scoring sheets. The last day of pre-registration is March 13, 2000. An additional ten dollars ($10) will be charged for forms received after that date or registrations at the races.  Overseas visitors are requested to send the registration form without money, and plan to pay in U.S. funds at the lake.

RACE PARTICIPANT

Name________________________________________________________

National Federation _____________________________________________

Club Affiliation_________________________________________________

Street _______________________________________________________

Telephone________________________  fax______________________________

Email____________________________

City___________________________ State_______ Zip_________ Country_____________

YACHT ENTRIES

Amount                           Class                  Sail Number    Type or Manufacturer

_______________       ___________        ______        ___________________

_______________       ___________        ______        ___________________

_______________       ___________        ______        ___________________

_______________       ___________        ______        ___________________

SHIRT SIZE __________________

Make checks payable to NALSA. Send entry form and check to: NALSA, Mark Harris, Treasurer, 2027 Valencia Way, Sparks, NV 89434, USA

RELEASE AND CERTIFICATION

In consideration for my participation in the PACRIM 2000 Regatta, I hereby release and hold harmless the North American Land Sailing Association (NALSA), its officers and agents from any and all liability for any damage or injury to my person or property sustained in such regatta, or associated activities, whether such damage or injury be due to negligence of said association, its officers or any other cause. It is the sole and exclusive responsibility of each skipper to decide whether or not to start or to continue to race or to participate in associated activities.

Pilot’s Signature ________________________________________ Date ___________

Parent or Guardian Signature ______________________________ Date ___________

(Required if Pilot is under 19)

If you are arriving by air at the Las Vegas airport, tell us your airline, flight number and day and time of arrival, and we will meet you and transport you and your yacht to the hotel complex in Primm, Nevada. If you are arriving in Los Angeles, contact Kent, and we will assist you in getting to Ivanpah.

CLUB ROSTER

Mark Harris
2027 Valencia
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 355-7035
e-mail: mark@snag.org

Heart of America
Tom Wilfert
5825 Surrey Drive
Ogonomowoc, WI 53066
(414) 569-9947

Manta Association
Paul Ackermann
15618 E. Avenue, Q7
Palmdale, CA 93591
(805) 264-4270
e-mail: usmantassn@qnet.com

Northwest Landyacht Club
Phil Rothrock
2228 N.E. 22nd Street
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 281-9711
e-mail: rothrock@aracnet.com

SASSASS
(Sunny Acres Sipping, Sailing and Soaring Society)
Dennis Bassano
409 Marnell Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 423-6030
e-mail: sassass@got.net

Sierra Area Landsailing Association
Chris Uebel
1540 Short Ridge Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 852-1643
e-mail: cuebel@nvbell.net

Wind Wizards
Robert Weber
1177 Mt. Doble
Big Bear City, CA 92314
(909) 585-2372
e-mail: mlyunltd@aol.com

Las Vegas
Terry Fullbright
720 E. Charleston
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 434-1990
e-mail: wfi@anv.net

NALSA NEWS
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North American Land Sailing Association

President
Kent Hatch
Tel: (775) 825-1530
Fax: (775) 825-5626
e-mail: kent@hatchrealty.reno.nv.us

Northern Vice President
Jim Goss
Tel: (408) 531-9374
e-mail: jim_goss@wvmccd.cc.ca.us

Southern Vice President
Brian ‘O.B.’ O’Brien
Tel: (909) 875-2585
e-mail: obdrtbtr@aol.com

Secretary
Curtis Obi
(702) 396-3236
e-mail: cmobi@worldnet.att.net

Treasurer
Mark Harris
Tel: (775) 355-7035
Fax: (775) 355-7028
e-mail: mark@snag.org

FISLY Council Member
Phil Rothrock
Tel: (503) 281-9711
Fax: (503) 288-9955
e-mail: rothrock@aracnet.com

Editors
Kent and Pat Hatch

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A publication of the North American Land Sailing Association
1680 Manzanita Lane
Reno, NV 89509
Tel: (775) 825-1530
Fax: (775) 825-5626
email kent@hatchrealty.reno.nv.us

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PACRIM 2000

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

3/20-3/24   Camp setup, practice

3/25          Registration 9 a.m.-12 noon    Practice, souvenir sales

3/26         Registration 9 a.m.-12 noon    Practice, souvenir sales  Welcome dinner 6 p.m. in the tent

3/27         Registration 9 a.m.-11 a.m.     Pilots meeting 9 a.m.  Racing 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

3/28         Pilots meeting 9 a.m.     Racing 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

3/29         Pilots meeting 9 a.m.     Racing 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Western night 6 p.m. in the tent

3/30         Pilots meeting 9 a.m     Racing 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

3/31         Pilots meeting 9 a.m.    Racing 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

4/1            Alternate race day    Awards banquet 6 p.m.