2008 29er US National Championships
& Gorge Skiff Regatta

July 25-27, 2008

The Columbia Gorge Racing Association is pleased to welcome the 29er, 49er, and I-14 classes to the Columbia River Gorge for the 2008 29er US National Championships & Gorge Skiff Regatta. For official  information about the regatta, please see the Notice of Race.

Eligibility

The 29er National Championship Regatta is open to all boats of the 29er class that meet the obligations of the Class Rules and the governing National Authority. All 29er competitors must be fully paid current members of the 29er North American Class Association.

The Skiff Regatta is open to I-14 and 49er classes.

Venue

The Columbia River Gorge at Cascade Locks, Oregon

Regatta Format

Courses will be standard windward-leeward as specified in the Sailing Instructions (available at registration). A minimum of 3 races must be completed to constitute a regatta. When 7 or more races are completed, sailors may discard their worst score. When 11 or more races are completed, sailors may discard their worst two scores. When 16 or more races are completed, sailors may discard their 3 worst scores.

Fees

Entry fee:                         $125.00
US Sailing Member:          $5.00 discount
Late registration fee:       $25.00 after July 18, 2008

The entry fee includes refreshments after racing each race day, a barbecue dinner on Saturday night, and a regatta souvenir.

Registration

To register online:  Click Here

Visitor Information

Cascade Locks is located in the heart of the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, 45 minutes east of Portland International Airport on Interstate 84. Cascade Locks and surrounding communities have a wide range of accommodations from camping to four-star resort hotels (see visitor information).