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22nd CALEMA MIDWINTERS WINDSURFING FESTIVAL
And
Kona North American Championships
CALEMA MIDWINTERS WINDSURFING FESTIVAL
March 1-4, 2007
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF RACE
Registration is now
ONLINE - CLICK HERE!
EVENT DATE AND INTRODUCTION:
The Calema Midwinters
2007 is scheduled for March 1-4, 2007. Racing will be held in the Banana
River just off Kelly Park in Merritt Island, FL - USA AGAIN for 2007 - Racing
for the Pro's/A Fleet will be three days!! Sport Fleet, Workshop and Kid's
Fleets will be on Sat./Sun only as in past years.
JUST ADDED FOR 2007 - a KONA FREESTYLE
EXPRESSION - with a $200 cash purse -- Join the fun -
$100-1st place // $75-2nd place // $25-3rd place.
RULES: The Midwinters
will be governed by the ISAF Rules and the rules of Formula Windsurfing (as
of 1/1/07)-- with regard to the Pro & A Formula Fleets - the specified sail
size limitations and the listing of approved production equipment. New Weight
Divisions will be used if more than 20 competitors in a division. Go to www.formulawindsurfing.org As in past years - the Sport Formula Fleets allow for ANY production
shortboard - but is still limited to One Board/3 Sails.
Kona One Design: Must use a Kona Style board and a
7.4 Zenith sail for all competitors under 85Kg. Mast and booms are open but
boom must be aluminum and mast no more than 75% carbon. Racers over 85Kg may
race with a 9.0 Zenith sail and will be scored separately if attendance is
big enough.
Kona open: Limited to 7.5 sail with any mast and
boom. Juniors limited to 6.0. Weight break if adequate participation.
OVERVIEW: The Midwinters Festival will continue its tradition of
bringing together World Cup Pros, Olympic class competitors, beginner sailors
and all other levels of competitor. We will have classes for all skill levels
and type of equipment - A Fleet / Sport Fleet / Workshop Fleet (learn to
race) // and many Youth, Junior and Kids classes to choose from. We will have
an inside course for the youngest and most novice kids. The more experienced
kids choose between Sport or A Fleet which are sailed with the adults on an
outside courses. Whether you like racing a long or a short board, we have a
class for you.
We are continuing the international "Formula Experience Class".
Juniors competing in the FE classes are limited to approved boards and 2
sails and must adhere to all other FE restrictions. Those that do not have
full FE equipment may race in the other Formula Junior divisions.
The New KONA CLASS - is a one-design class (board,
rig and sail) - This year's event is the KONA NORTH AMERICANS! Competitors vying
for a title for Kona North Americans must register and race in the A Fleet!
An Olympic RSX class will also be offered. The RSX division will race on the
longboard course and will be offered as an A Fleet division only. We will
offer the RSX Junior Division if there are adequate numbers of junior
competitors. The Prodigy class will be offered if the number of registrants
allow - or will be combined into a "HYBRID" class.
CLASSIC RACING: We would like to once again attempt to bring out those
"CLASSIC" boards to the race course. This is to encourage all those
with Longboard equipment (pre-1995) to come out and enjoy the fun!! We are
attempting to contact racers from the early one-design days of the
Midwinters. They will be racing on the Sport Fleet Longboard course - so call
your friends that raced back in the 80's-90's and invite them out!
FULL LISTING OF FLEETS / DIVISIONS :
A PRO FORMULA - Men & Women
A FORMULA - Men, Women, Master's 35-54, Grandmasters 55+
A FORMULA EXPERIENCE - Youth 19U, Espoire 22U
A HYBRID - KONA One Design Men, KONA One Design Women - RSX Men, Women,
Junior - PRODIGY Men, Women - Other //
A LONGBOARD
SPORT FORMULA (all on a shorter outside course than A Fleet - racing on
Sat/Sunday only)- Men, Women, Masters 35-44, Grandmasters 45-54, Seniors 55+,
Kids Fun Time Racing 5.5 limit, Kids Fun Time Racing 7.5 limit, FE Juniors
U15 8.5 limit, Formula Juniors U15 8.5 limit
SPORT LONGBOARD & CLASSICS - Use of board over 11ft with centerboard --
Open 7.5, Grandmasters 45-64 7.5, Seniors 65+ 7.5 , 200lb + 9.0
SPORT HYBRID - Use of any longboard Under 11ft with Centerboard - Kona Open
& Junior Open, RSX, Zen, Bic, Prodigy, etc. // Junior Hybrid will also be
offered for those kids that use a hybrid board - U17 7.5 limit.
SUPERKIDS & WONDERKIDS - these two divisions are for the novice kids -
restricted sail size and ages and will sail on an inside course close to
shore. U12 4.0 limit / U15 6.0 limit
INTERNATIONAL GUESTS: We are asking all international competitors to bring a flag from
their Country to be flown at the race site - suggested size approx. 1m x 1.5m
Please let us know you will be bringing a flag so we prepare a place for it
to be flown!
US WINDSURFING NATIONAL RACING
TOUR:
The Calema Midwinters is again participating in the US Windsurfing
National Tour. We are the 2nd stop on the tour. Those racers participating in
the tour must be members to receive ranking for the tour. A representative
will be here if you need to update your membership. Non US competitors must
bring proof of their country's membership to registration. All other US
competitors - Longboards, Sport Fleet, Juniors - are encouraged to join and
help our sport to grow. US Windsurfing supports junior development, racing,
instructor certifications and much more! When you check in at the event, we
will refund $5 to all US Windsurfing members.
MEET WORLD CUP PROS:
Top World Cup Pros will once again be in attendance - flying the colors
of their sponsors. Take this chance to meet and chat with them and learn all
the new ideas behind the 2007 gear. Already confirmed are: Antoine Albeau,
Jimmy Diaz and Micah Buzianis.
JOIN US FOR FRIDAY'S ACTIVITIES:
AGAIN THIS YEAR - Racing for the A Fleet will begin on FRIDAY - March
2nd. We will have demo days from supporting manufacturers! Don't miss our
Friday evening welcome party as well - some surprises are scheduled - as well
as good food and entertainment.
BRING A FRIEND AND SAVE!
HELP TO MAKE THE SPORT GROW!! -- You can do your part by bringing someone
along to Learn to race & Skills Clinic.
Invite someone NEW to the WORKSHOP FLEET. They get all the fun, food and
parties AND instruction, and you get $10 off your entry! (Make a note under
comments on BOTH of your registrations - we'll give the refund at check in! The
WORKSHOP Learn to Race/Skills Fleet is
designed for those windsurfers who are already directional and want a
friendly introduction to the Art of Racing. They'll work on starts,
roundings, and more. Lots of fun without any pressure. A separate course
close to shore will allow them to practice their new found skills. Workshop
participants must provide their own equipment or they can charter. Please
call to confirm charter availability and types available for Workshop Fleet.
ENTRY FEES:
Midwinter Racer's Entry Fee includes: Thursday evening Welcome, Friday
Demo Days activities, Friday night welcome party, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
lunches, Saturday Night Banquet, Security on site - Thursday-Sunday, event
shirt, entry into all raffles and lots of great memories. Entry fee for ALL A
Fleet racers is $125. All other Fleets - entry fee is $98. All non-A Fleet JUNIORS/KIDS - entry
fee is $88. The Midwinters non-racer entry fee - which includes all parties,
meals, t-shirt and raffles the same as the Midwinters racers is $65. T-shirts
will only be guaranteed to early registrants - so sign up today! Plus save
yourself the Late fee of $15 (for all entries emailed or postmarked after
2/20/07) ONLY applies to the A and Sport Fleets. There are no late fees for
the Workshop Fleet, or the Non-racer. Current US Windsurfing members will
receive a $5 refund off their entry fee when they check in on site.
CHARTER BOARDS:
A limited number of Boards will be available for charter. So far, we have
a commitment for 30 KONA boards from Exocet - 20 will be complete one-design
set ups and 10 for the Kona Open. Charter info will be on soon under event
registration and a direct link from here!
SAIL NUMBERS:
All sailors must carry unique sail numbers. Those registered with US
Windsurfing should have their registered number displayed on all sails. Numbers
must be a minimum of 10 in. height and displayed with numbers on the
starboard side higher than on the port side. Alpha numeric numbers are preferred.
Recommended are either country/numeric or state/numeric designations. TO ORDER SAIL NUMBERS -- You can
place your order in advance. Orders for sail numbers will be accepted ONLY
through 2/20/07 - so please order EARLY! We can have them shipped to you or
have them waiting for you here at the event. Order
online today!
Cost for black 10 in. vinyl adhesive
numbers is $3/single letter or number. Example: USA2 is $12.
HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, GEAR TRANSPORT
AND TRAVEL: HOST HOTEL is the RADISSON RESORT AT THE PORT. It is located right across the river from our sailing site (5
minutes by car). Our Saturday evening banquet will be held there as well. Book
early to insure the great rates:
RADISSON RESORT AT THE PORT:
Single room - $119 // Two room whirlpool suite - $159 Call 1-800-333-3333 or
1-321-784-0000 - Ask for CALEMA ROOM BLOCK or use Group Code SURF/207.
OR reserve your room online and see a virtual tour of the resort by going to www.radissonport.com - use PROMO CODE CW207
to get the special rates!
For help with all other travel arrangements or gear
transportation - please contact our travel agent - Celeno West - at
800-231-7740 or email her at celenow@contus.com
WANT TO SHARE accomodations
or rental cars? - please click here for TINHO's FORUM Under News-Events - Tinho started a topic
specifically for these requests so you can connect
Other area hotels w/reduced event rates (mention CALEMA MIDWINTERS) Please
call them to get specifics such as room types, breakfast, locations, etc
Doubletree Oceanfront (15 min) - $149 - 321-783-9222
Wakulla Motel (15 min) - $108 (2 bedroom suite) -
321-783-2230
Country Inn & Suites (next to Radisson) - $99 - 321-784-8500
Marriott Residence Inn (next to Radisson) - $169 - 321-783-3221
Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach (15 min) - $139 - 321-783-3221
Courtyard Cocoa Beach (15 min) - $149 - 321-783-3221
LaQuinta Inn Cocoa Beach (15 min) - $111 -
321-783-2262
Best Western (10 min) - $135 - 321-783-7621
Days Inn Cocoa Beach (10 min) - $118 - 321-784-2550
EQUIPMENT STORAGE:
Security will be available on site
starting Thursday evening and will continue through Sunday morning so
equipment can stay on site throughout the event. Please DO NOT have equipment
shipped to Calema without prior arrangements. NEW
-- due to requests - We will have a PODS storage container on site from Feb.
16th through the event. For those coming early or having equipment shipped in
prior to their arrival, please call Susie if you want to have your equipment
stored in this container. The cost will be divided among those using this
service.
SPONSORS:
Our great sponsors for 2007: Brevard County Parks & Recreation //
Windsurfing Magazine // Windsport Magazine //
Albert Ferrer, D.C. // Fanatic // Windgear Direct // Space Coast office of Tourism // DaKine
SCHEDULE:
Schedule will be updated periodically - please continue to check!
Thursday, March 1st - DAY
- Equipment check for Formula and Formula Exp. / Charter Board Checkout
4-7pm Check In/Late Registration for Participants & Evening Welcome Party
for ALL at CALEMA's shop.
7:30 PM Skippers meeting for A fleet MANDATORY
All A FLEET Competitors MUST CHECK
IN by 8:00pm 3/1/07 EVEN if pre-registered!
Friday, March 2nd -- 10:00am
- First A Fleet Race
11:00am -- Demo Days of Sponsors Products
6:00-8:00pm Check In/Late Registration for Participants & Evening Welcome
Party for ALL - Kelly Park
Saturday, March 3rd
8-9:30am - Last Registration & Check In @ Kelly Park
(Sport/Workshop/LTW/Non-Racers)
10:00am - First A Fleet Race
10:00am - Skipper's Meeting for ALL OTHER FLEETS
11:00am - First race for all other fleets
6:30pm - Banquet @ Radisson Resort at the Port!
Sunday, March 4th --
Racing all day
4:30pm - Latest start of Awards Ceremony.
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