Notice of Race and Social Event
Hensley Cup
Yacht Race and Chili Cook-Off
November 6, 2004
On Tuesday, September 22, terrorists in Iraq tragically murdered Jack Hensley, the brother of fellow Lake Wylie Sailor and Catawba Yacht Club Member Ty Hensley. Jack was in Iraq to help rebuild schools and other public facilities after the war. Jack is survived by his wife Pati and daughter Sara. In order to help secure Sara’s academic future, Catawba Yacht Club has organized the 1st Annual Hensley Cup Yacht Race and Chili Cook-Off. All of the proceeds from this event will go to the Sara Hensley Trust Fund.
If you have a sailboat, please bring it out and join us for this fun event to help raise money for a very good cause. Power boaters are encouraged to come out and follow the fleet in support of this event. If you don’t own a boat and wish to participate, please come enjoy the chili cook-off. There will be a silent auction and raffle as well.
Yacht Race
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Eligibility – This race is open to any sailboat that is properly registered for the event.
Eligibility – This race is open to any sailboat that is properly registered for the event. 2.Format – This race will be a long distance race that will be run in a Pursuit Format. All boats will be assigned a PHRF Handicap and be assigned a Starting Time. The Scratch Boat (Highest/Slowest Rated Boat) will start first and be pursued by the rest of the fleet. The goal is to for the boats to finish at the same time.
Format – This race will be a long distance race that will be run in a Pursuit Format. All boats will be assigned a PHRF Handicap and be assigned a Starting Time. The Scratch Boat (Highest/Slowest Rated Boat) will start first and be pursued by the rest of the fleet. The goal is to for the boats to finish at the same time.3.Course – To be determined the day of the Race. Options are as follows;
Course – To be determined the day of the Race. Options are as follows;a.Course One – Start at the CYC Gazebo, sail around a buoy near the Buster Boyd Bridge and Finish back at the CYC Gazebo. (4.0 NM)b.Course Two – Start at the CYC Gazebo, sail around a buoy near Goat Island (Ebenezer Park) and Finish back at the CYC Gazebo. (7.0 NM)c.Course Three - at the CYC Gazebo, sail around a buoy near the Buster Boyd Bridge, then sail around a buoy near Goat Island (Ebenezer Park) and Finish back at the CYC Gazebo. (11.0 NM)4.Entry Fee - $50 per boat (Includes one meal ticket, Add $5.00 if received after October 30th)
Entry Fee - $50 per boat (Includes one meal ticket, Add $5.00 if received after October 30th)5.Schedule
Schedulea.Friday, November 5, 20046:00 PM Registration Deadline7:00 PM Skippers Meeting, Please try to attend.b.Saturday, November 6, 20048:30 AM Final Start Times and Course Posted at CYC10:00 AM Scratch Boat Starts near CYC Gazebo5:00 PM Happy Hour6:00 PM Chili Served7:30 PM Awards**** Live Music Performed by Shelly Sutton ****6.Spectator Fleet – Anyone owning a Powerboat at CYC or on Lake Wylie is encouraged to come out and cheer on the racers. Please fly an American flag and a Black Ribbon if possible. Remember, this is for a good cause.
Spectator Fleet – Anyone owning a Powerboat at CYC or on Lake Wylie is encouraged to come out and cheer on the racers. Please fly an American flag and a Black Ribbon if possible. Remember, this is for a good cause.Chili Cook-Off
1.Eligibility – If you wish to enter your chili in the competition, Please contact Mark Brewer via e-mail at: ASAP. Please plan to make enough chili to feed 15-20 people. Our goal is to have enough chili to feed 200 people. Cook-Off competitors get one free meal ticket.
Eligibility – If you wish to enter your chili in the competition, Please contact Mark Brewer via e-mail at: ASAP. Please plan to make enough chili to feed 15-20 people. Our goal is to have enough chili to feed 200 people. Cook-Off competitors get one free meal ticket.2.Meal Tickets – Individual meal tickets will cost $20. Please make checks payable to The Sara Hensley Trust Fund. Please add $5.00 if received after October 30th.
Meal Tickets – Individual meal tickets will cost $20. Please make checks payable to The Sara Hensley Trust Fund. Please add $5.00 if received after October 30th.3.Schedule – Happy Hour will begin at 5:00 PM followed by dinner at 6:00 PM.
Schedule – Happy Hour will begin at 5:00 PM followed by dinner at 6:00 PM.4.Raffle – Raffle prizes and silent auction announcements will be immediately following the Race Awards at 7:30.
Raffle – Raffle prizes and silent auction announcements will be immediately following the Race Awards at 7:30.* CYC Calendar Change – This event will replace the 2004 Fall Party, which was scheduled for November 13.
Hensley Cup
Yacht Race and Chili Cook-Off
Race Registration and Dinner Ticket Application
NameDay Phone
Day PhoneAddressNight Phone
Night PhoneCity, St ZipE-Mail
E-MailI plan to Race in the Hensley Cup and attend the dinner.I do not plan to Race in the Hensley Cup. I do plan to come to the dinner.I cannot attend this event. However, I would like to donate $Yacht Race Info:
Boat NameSail #
Sail #Boat TypePHRF (if known)
PHRF (if known)Crew #1#2
#2#3#4
#4Race Entry Fee ($50) Includes One Meal Ticket
# Of Meal Tickets X $20 =
X $20 = $5 Late Fee
Extra Amount as Donation to the Sara Hensley Trust. Thank You!
Total:
** Please bring checks payable to: the Sara Hensley Trust Fund to the Club on Friday Nov. 5 **
Please Mail This Form to: Bill Wiggins – 111 Trenton Place – York, SC 29745
Or, Register online at www.catawbayc.org and bring your check to CYC on Nov. 5th or 6th.