Registration Notice

International Rally and NA rally

Hermit Island, Maine

August 9 -16, 2008

 

Note:  A group of 14 choice campsites are being held by Hermit Island Campground for the rally. Coordination for reserving these sites is being handled exclusively by Dick Harrington through the campground manager. The required reservation dates are for the complete week of August 9th – 16th. However, reservation dates can be changed at a later time by following the normal campground procedure.  If you wish to add more days to your stay please indicate this on your Registration Form. All persons wishing to reserve one of these campsites must submit a completed registration form no later than the November 30th deadline. You will receive an electronic copy of the reservation letter in December. The campground manager will then bill you directly at your mailing address some time in January or February. Applications received after November 30th will not be able to take advantage of our group booking of choice sites because we will "return" any unclaimed sites to the manager at that time.

 

Note to European participants: You will be assigned a campsite by the rally organizers. You will not be billed by the campground.  Payment will be due to Dick Harrington upon arrival or before.

 

"Buddies" to European participants:  Each European team attending the Rally will need a "buddy". Due to this year's rather remote location, buddies will not be expected to assist with transportation to or from Hermit Island. What they are expected to do is

  • communicate immediately with their overseas buddy/buddies (email, phone?)
  • welcome them to the Rally, and
  • ask "How can I help?" (likely requests: borrow camping gear, info, advice).

If you are willing to be a "buddy", please indicate this fact on your Registration Form.

 

Please complete the Registration Form by typing the required information at the ‘X*’ (black type please). This constitutes your registration for the rally and, if received on or before November 30th, your registration for a campsite at Hermit Island Campground.  Return by e-mail or regular mail as soon as possible, to

 

Dick Harrington

101 East 196th Street

Euclid, OH 44119

 

216-481-3183

 

e-mail: rmharrington@sbcglobal.net

 

Preparation and Safety: All skippers and helmsmen will be required to sign the following declaration:

 

I am satisfied that the buoyancy within my boat meets the required standard for a Wayfarer buoyancy certificate.  Further, I have checked, and am satisfied that the boat and all its fittings are seaworthy.  My crew and I will be sailing with adequate weatherproof clothing and personal buoyancy.  I will be fully insured to cover damage to other craft and personal liability.  Whilst I appreciate that every effort will be made to ensure everyone’s safety, I understand that ultimately, I alone am responsible for deciding whether or not my abilities are sufficient to allow me to go or stay out on the water at any given time during this rally.  In matters of safety, I will err on the side of caution, and I recognize that I will be sailing entirely at my own risk.