DESCRIPTION

The LEUKEMIA CUP REGATTA is hosted by FBYC and the Stingray Harbor Marina. This regatta will consist of one race to be sailed by the Leukemia (cruising) and Classic classes, and two races to be sailed by other fleets, on separate courses on Saturday, July 9, 2005. The races and associated activities are to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America. A parallel Junior Event will be held in conjunction with the Bay Open Junior Olympic Festival on July 9 & 10.

REGISTRATION

Special Sailing Instructions, Social Program information and Registration package will be available from Leukemia Society:

Sherie Coombs Toll-free in VA~(800) 766-0797

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America (804) 627-0415

5511 Staples Mill Road F~(804) 627-0406

Richmond, VA 23228 coombss@lls.org

And from www.fbyc.net/Events as plans develop. The FBYC Event C0-Chairman for this regatta is:

Judy Buis H~(804) 358-9475 Mathews ~(804) 725-0218 judybuis@comcast.net

Carolyn Schmalenberger W~(804) 776-9211 or H~(804) 776-8777 carolyn@nortonyachts.com

PROGRAM

The preliminary schedule will include:

Friday evening, July 8:

Welcome Reception, Pre-Registration, Silent Auction

Saturday, July 9:

Registration & Skipper's Breakfast
Followed by CBYRA-sanctioned Regatta
Followed by Grand Gala & Awards Ceremony

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

Skippers will receive sailing instructions at registration. If sufficient yachts are registered, the classes may be subdivided and different courses designated for each subdivision as warranted enhancing the quality of racing.

Starts will be offered for the following classes: PHRF A, B, C/D, Non Spinnaker, MORC, Leukemia (Cruising) and Classic (Full-Keel and Fin-Keel Divisions for yachts designed 1975 and earlier, excluding the J24). If sufficient yachts are registered, the classes may be subdivided, one-design classes added or classes combined and different courses designated for each subdivision as a warranted to enhance the quality of racing. See Special Sailing Instructions.

CBYRA SANCTION

This is a sanctioned event for CBYRA High Point awards.