2017 Beacon Group Viper 640 North American Championship

Started by Craig Wilusz, January 20, 2017, 12:06:54 PM

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Craig Wilusz

Wanna get an idea what the 2017 Viper 640 North American Championships area looks like?

New video posted on the Facebook page of the area:  https://www.facebook.com/Viper640NorthAmericanChampionships

Dates for 2017 NAC's are Ocotber 24,25,26,27,28, 2017.
Practice Day October 22

NOR and Yacht Scoring Website coming up the last week in January.
Craig and Deborah
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Peter Beardsley

Looks like registration is now open.  Jumped in there before the Event Chair to be the first boat to register.  http://www.yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=2996
Viper 640 East Coast Regional VP / Class Governor
Viper 333 "Glory Days"
Formerly Viper 269 "Great Scott!", Viper 222 "Ghost Panda" and Viper 161 "Vicious Panda"

Craig Wilusz

Working on a registration hiccup.  Stay tuned....
Craig and Deborah
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Craig Wilusz

Hiccup (at least the first one) fixed. 

The 2017 Viper 640 North American Championships is getting in to gear.

Notice of Race and Registration are LIVE:  http://www.yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=2996

Stay tuned for Pre-event regatta info to come along soon...
Craig and Deborah
#100 Myasasaur

Darren Gilbert

Formerly Black Sheep (#29), Black Sheep II (#194) and Black Sheep III (#106)

Steve Chapman

some very keen Viper sailors looking to show how eager they are to register.....!
Good stuff - let's see if we can get a 70 boat regatta!
Steve Chapman
Oshunmare - Viper #288
Chair International Viper 640 Class Association
Ottawa - Great Lakes Region

Justin Scott

Tim Dunton?
Tim Dunton from Alabama and the sceptered isle?
The Tim Dunton with the massive Vipermobile and the Viperettes at St Pete NOOD all those years ago?
Viper - Mambo Kings
Right Coast Refreshments Committee

Peter Beardsley

#7
21 teams registered now.  Pretty good start. 
Edit: I mean 25 teams (updated an hour after this post)
Edit: I mean 28 teams (updated 2 hours later)
Viper 640 East Coast Regional VP / Class Governor
Viper 333 "Glory Days"
Formerly Viper 269 "Great Scott!", Viper 222 "Ghost Panda" and Viper 161 "Vicious Panda"

Peter Beardsley

Now up to 33 teams, including 11 teams from GYA clubs.  Not bad for the first 5 days. 
Viper 640 East Coast Regional VP / Class Governor
Viper 333 "Glory Days"
Formerly Viper 269 "Great Scott!", Viper 222 "Ghost Panda" and Viper 161 "Vicious Panda"

Craig Wilusz

36 Teams as of 2/7/17, Not bad for a regatta that is nine months out.
Craig and Deborah
#100 Myasasaur

Craig Wilusz

Today the  2017 Viper 640 Championships Committee announces a new Multi Level Sponsor. 

The Heart of Florida's Emerald Coast, the community of Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Okaloosa Island joined the 2017 Viper 640 North American Championships to welcome all sailors, friends, families, spectators, and volunteers to one of the best sailing venues in the United States, Fort Walton Beach. 

Please the link below to learn about the area, find accommodations, and find things to do on your extended stay in his wonderful area.

http://www.emeraldcoastfl.com/?utm_source=640Viper&utm_campaign=OctoberEvent&utm_medium=logo
Craig and Deborah
#100 Myasasaur

Craig Wilusz

Been a busy week.

Marlow Ropes signed on to be Title Sponsor for the Pre-Event:  2017 Marlow Ropes Viper 640 NAC Warm Up Regatta. 
http://www.yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=4085

Marlow Ropes has also signed on to be Bronze Level Sponsor for the NACs as well.  So we should be seeing some Marlow Ropes reps during the events.  Stay tuned for details featuring Marlow Ropes and the Viper NAC's.

Global Technology Systems signed on to be a Sport Level Sponsor for the North Americans:  http://www.onthelevel.com/
You will see two teams from Global Technology Systems racing in the NAC's so let them cross on port...

Cooke Insurance Agency signed on to be a Sport Level Sponsor for the North Americans:
www.cookeinsurance.us
You will see the owner of Cooke Insurance Agency , Darren Cooke, driving a Viper at the NAC's. As the owner of  Cooke Insurance Agency, you don't let Darren cross , you just hit him.  (insert winky face emotion thing here)...
Craig and Deborah
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Craig Wilusz

LODGING SPECIAL FOR 2017 VIPER NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS:

Waterscape Resort has a lodging special for the 2017 Viper 640 North American Championships.  The special is attached below. 

Drone footage of Waterscape Resort can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rib-_Qf2e50&feature=youtu.be
Craig and Deborah
#100 Myasasaur

Justin Scott

Quote from: Craig Wilusz on February 22, 2017, 01:21:41 PM
LODGING SPECIAL FOR 2017 VIPER NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS:

Waterscape Resort has a lodging special for the 2017 Viper 640 North American Championships.  The special is attached below. 

Drone footage of Waterscape Resort can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rib-_Qf2e50&feature=youtu.be

How far from the club Craig ?

Viper - Mambo Kings
Right Coast Refreshments Committee

Justin Scott

Okay, found it.....just across causeway......closest beachfront to the club. Looks perfect location.
Viper - Mambo Kings
Right Coast Refreshments Committee