37th Annual Fall Classic Oct 16-18

37th Annual Fall Classic

Thirty-seventh. Let that sink in.

Something has to be special in the sporting world to be around this long. And, the Fall Classic is special.

It's not just about the windsurfing but the people who get together every year. Some people have been coming for a very long time. We are excited to see them and catch up. For others, it's their first time and we enjoy the chance to get to know them. The food and entertainment are always great, too.

Sometimes it is about the windsurfing, the spirit of friendly competition, a decent breeze. Other times, the wind doesn't quite cooperate so we take the chance to catch up with old friends, eye enviously somebody's new kit and just enjoy the wonderful view of the lake.

If you've thought about but the prospect of coming in last provokes anxiety, don't worry. We've done it more than a couple of times ourselves. You'll get more people cheering you on than the winners.

All the information and schedule is here : Notice of Race

and below

The Atlanta Boardsailing Club and Lake Lanier Sailing Club
invite you to compete in the

37 th Annual Atlanta Fall Classic

Rules– The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing 2013-2016
including Appendix B- Windsurfing Competition Rules, the Class Rules of any applicable fleet, the printed Notice
of Race and the Sailing Instructions. The Sailing Instructions will be available at late registration/check-in at the
LLSC pavilion. Advertising is unrestricted.
Entry– The regatta is open to sailboard competitors. Registration will take place at the race site Friday night and
Saturday morning, October 16 & 17th. Please email the regatta chair if you are coming– voithphoto@gmail.com
Any group of 5 boards may compete in a trophy group including (but not limited to):
Open Unlimited • Sport (7.5 Ltd) • Kona • Formula

With enough entries, a Workshop Fleet may also be included. Within any of these, divisions (i.e. light-heavy,
men-women, etc) with 5 or more entries may also be formed as trophy groups. Trophies will be awarded to the
top three finishers in up to four divisions. Fleets, Classes and other divisions may be combined, created or deleted
at the discretion of the registrar.
Competition Format– Course Racing and/or Long Distance. Courses may be modified to suit the classes entered
and wind conditions. The courses will be illustrated in the Sailing Instructions, available at check-in. The Low
Point scoring system will be used. As many races as conditions permit will be attempted. One race must be
completed to constitute the regatta.
Wind Minimum– For any Formula Class, an 8 knot wind minimum as measured on the course will be observed.
For all other classes, it is intended that after one race is completed, no race will be started in which pumping
would be the primary means of propulsion.
Schedule–
Friday: 1200 Club opens • Tuning - Practice • 1700 - Happy Hour • ~1900 - Suppah
Saturday: 0900-1000 - Late Registration & Check-in 1030 - Competitors’ Meeting 1130 - First possible start.
1800 - Happy Hour 1930 - Dinner
Sunday: 1000 Racing Resumes
Venue– Lake Lanier is comfortably warm in October but cold fronts can bring strong wind and cooler
temperatures. Bring neoprene! Pets are allowed at LLSC except at the clubhouse, and with the usual expectations.
Live lake cam looks SW from clubhouse: www.llsc.com

Accomodations– Free camping at the race site (tent/van/RV sites & hot showers, but no hook-ups).
At exit 16 off I-985 (~15 minutes from LLSC): Country Inn & Suites 800-456-4000. / Comfort Inn 770-287-1000.
/ Jameson Inn 770-533- 9400. / Exit 8 off I-985: Renaissance Pine Isle Resort 770-945-8921. / Lake Lanier
Lodges (cabins w/hot tubs) 770-967-1804 For a more complete list see: www.lakelanier.com.
$55 Entry Fee Includes– Friday munchies & brews • Continental Breakfast & Lunch on Saturday & Sunday •
Dinner on Saturday • Commemorative shirt (or other thing) • Door Prizes • Trophies three deep in each division.
Directions to Lake Lanier Sailing Club– From Atlanta: North on I-85 then I-985 to Exit 8 • Left on Lanier
Islands P’way continue ~1.5 mile to traffic light (past West Marine) • Turn Right on McEver Rd continue 4 miles
to • Left on to Jim Crow Rd. (this becomes Old Federal Rd.) It’s 2.3 miles from McEver Rd. to LLSC entrance on
the left.
For more information: Contact Chris Voith 404-386-8505, or voithphoto@gmail.com.

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Re: 37th Annual Fall Classic Oct 16-18

And, yes, I'm going.

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Re: 37th Annual Fall Classic Oct 16-18

Last year's Fall Classic from the air

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