HPDO Oct. 11-12

[Peter Beardsley]

It's almost August, so even though there are several good events remaining on the northeast Viper calendar, it also means that HPDO is closer to us than Memorial Day.  Vipers are historically the largest class at HPDO and this year without a conflict with the North Americans, turnout should be extremely high. 

It's also a great chance to practice for the 2015 NAs at Larchmont YC around the corner from American YC.  In 2015, HPDO will be the unofficial "Pre NAs" on Saturday-Sunday, with the NAs to be sailed the following Thursday-Sunday (with Columbus Day on Monday for a lay day, another lay day Tuesday, and registration and practice on Wednesday).  So it'll be the same time of year in waters that are only a couple of miles away from the 2015 NAs racecourse, making it a really good excuse for teams to travel in and see what it's like that time of year in Western Long Island Sound.

As always, if anyone needs a hand with crew, housing, etc., please reach out to me or anyone else from the WLIS Viper Fleet.  Otherwise, please sign up early and often: http://www.yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=1148

[Peter Beardsley]

MEDIA RELEASE - August 1, 2014

American Yacht Club would like to remind you that you have only one month of reduced entry fee available.

Early registration closes September 1, 2014 and all entries received thereafter will be subject to an additional fee of $50.00.
Requests for accommodation also close on September 1, 2014.

11th ANNUAL AMERICAN YACHT CLUB
HIGH PERFORMANCE DINGHY OPEN Sponsored by Heineken
October 11th & 12th, 2014

The Notice of Race and online entry is at www.yachtscoring.com

Time is flying by but we look forward to seeing you on the water.

This media release has been sent to you because you have been a previous participant in the AYC – HPDO and we look forward to seeing you again in 2014.

Please pass this notice on to any of your friends & colleagues with high performance dinghies who have not had the HPDO experience and encourage them to join in.

Find the event on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/HeinekenHPDO

Celebrating over 10 years of performance dinghy racing at American Yacht Club
Great racing,
Great friends,
Great beer.

[Peter Beardsley]

Now up to 18 entries.  Late fee kicks in Sept. 1 for an extra $50, so sign up today -- will be 30+ Vipers on the line.  http://www.yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=1148

[Peter Beardsley]

Now up to 24 Vipers entered...late fee kicks in 6 days from now along with the closing of housing requests.

[Peter Beardsley]

Now up to 29 entries.  Who will be the 30th?  Have loose commitments from a bunch of other teams who have yet to sign up but who are either planning on attending, or working really hard to be able to get there (28, 54, 84, 95, 163, 211, possible one-day cameos from 180 and 195, still working on 15, 51, 78, 82, 92, 122, 128, 161, 167, 172, 213, and a couple of others). 

[Peter Beardsley]

Now up to 31 entries.  Still waiting to hear from 54, 84, 163, 211, possible one-day cameos from 180 and 195, still working on 15, 51, 78, 82, 92, 161, 167, 172, 213.

[Brad Boston]

211 is in.. We just need to get on your official paper work!
Jackpot will see you there!

[Peter Beardsley]

Now up to 33 entries.  Still working on loaner boats for 3 teams that haven't entered, and we may still get one-day cameos from 180 and 195, still working on 15, 51, 54, 78, 82, 84, 92, 161, 163, 167, and, 213.

[Darren Gilbert]

I'm still bummed I'm missing HPDO this year.

These guys really know how to run a first class event!  I hope you guys get a taste of the breeze we had at 2013 HPDO.

Have fun!

[Peter Beardsley]

Now up to 35 entries.  Outside chance of getting a couple more (22, 54, 167), though I know that 87 and 93 can no longer make it, so 33 boats confirmed.  Still pretty good. 

[Peter Beardsley]

Results and recap posted at http://www.viper640.org/component/content/article/14-news/467-great-racing-great-friends-great-beer-30-vipers

[Michael Gravitt]

Had a great time even though I only sailed on Sunday. I had the best finishes that I have had since coming up there. Shows that I am finally getting it. Knew that boom was an issue just not enough time to fix.  Thanks to all that made this possible. Hope all can come to Hampton so I can return the hospitality.

[Brad Boston]

The HPDO is always on list of must do regattas! Having sailed 5 races on Saturday it is nice to come in and have a fantastic dinner and socialize with everyone again. Every time we sail this boat we always come home with a smile on our faces  and looking forward to the next event!

Thanks again for American Yacht Club making this amazing regatta happen!!

See you next time..

Brad Boston
Jackpot 211