2008 International Moth
US National Championships

August 15-17, 2008

The Columbia Gorge Racing Association is pleased to welcome the International Moth Class to the Columbia River Gorge for the 2008 US National Championships.  This venue, prized for big breeze and flat water, is the proposed site of the 2009 International Moth World Championships.  For official  information about the regatta, please see the Notice of Race.

Eligibility

The regatta is open to any sailor who is a current paid member of any International Moth Class Association. All boats competing shall have a valid ISAF plaque and ensure that their boat has been officially measured per class rules. The regatta is designated Category C in accordance with ISAF Regulation 20.

Venue

The Columbia River Gorge at Cascade Locks, Oregon

Regatta Format

There will be a maximum of 15 races, of which 3 shall be required to constitute a series. If more than 4 races are completed, there shall be 1 discard; if more than 8 races, then 2 discards. Courses will be primarily windward-leeward, with a provision for some “P” courses and slalom races. Courses and slalom format will be fully described in the Sailing Instructions, and course diagrams will be provided at registration.

Fees

Entry fee:                         $100.00
US Sailing Member:          $5.00 discount
Late registration fee:       $25.00 after August 1, 2008

Registration

To register online:  Click Here
To register onsite: Competitors wishing to register at the regatta may do so providing they have expressed their intention to compete via email to charlie.mckee@verizon.net, including name and sail number.

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).