Shields

Shields Fleet 9 Newport – 2010 REGISTRATION FORM

NOTE: Dues are Payable no later than May 5, 2010 (Noon)
Thereafter a LATE FEE of $50 will be enforced.

INSTRUCTIONS

First – COMPLETE and SUBMIT the following FORM.
Upon Submit you will automatically be taken to a Confirmation Page and
an option for online credit card payment.

Second – PRINT the Confirmation Page and keep for your records, or mail with your check if you choose not to use online payment. Mail to:
Shields Fleet 9, PO Box 1221, Newport, RI 02840
Checks Payable to SHIELDS FLEET 9

Section I – BOAT AND OWNER/SKIPPER(S)

Boat Name		Sail #
Owner
Address
Work Ph.		Home Ph.
Email
Co-Skipper
Address
Work Ph.		Home Ph.
Email

Section II – REQUIRED DUES (as per National Class Rules)

All Shields yachts MUST be registered with the National Assoc. and be a member of Fleet 9.

All owners and co-skippers MUST be active members of the National Assoc. and Fleet 9.

Required dues are payable to Fleet 9 no later than noon May 1, 2009.

A $50 LATE FEE will be enforced for Registrations received thereafter.

Section III – LIABILITY INSURANCE

REQUIRED: Liability Insurance Carrier:
Current Policy Number:
I hereby certify that the above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that myself / my yacht must carry liability insurance to be eligible to compete and will not be scored without this complete information.
Signature	Date

Section IV – ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Associate Fees go directly into a special fund to support Fleet 9 Social Functions.

1. Name		2. Name
Address		Address
Work Ph.		Work Ph.
Home Ph.		Home Ph.
Email		Email
3. Name		4. Name
Address		Address
Work Ph.		Work Ph.
Home Ph.		Home Ph.
Email		Email

Section V – PERSONAL INJURY/PROPERTY DAMAGE WAIVER

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I hereby waive any rights I may have to sue the race organizers (organizing authority, race committee, protest committee, host club, sponsors, or any other organization or official) involved with the event with respect to personal injury or property damage suffered by myself or my crew as a result of our participation in this event and hereby release the race organizers from any liability for such injury or damage.
Signature	Date
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Upon Submission of the Form you will automatically go to a Confirmation Page.
You will see four line items, this is ONLY if you are going to pay online, which is easy. Click add to each item that applies to your registration, multiple times for your crew, then go to checkout button to enter your payment information. The Confirmation Page can also be printed and kept for your records if you are going to pay online, or to MAIL with your Check to: Shields Fleet 9, PO Box 1221, Newport, RI 02840

Q: Registration seems expensive. Where does all the money go?

A: Instead of Pay As You Go, the Shields Fleet 9 has historically worked on a Pay Once system so that your registration fees cover everything for an entire season of Fleet 9 sponsored racing, awards, and most importantly, social events. This includes over 50 races and 7 open bars! (But, does NOT include Sail Newport, Museum of Yachting or CYC regattas)

Below is a list of the many expenses being covered this year and the value you receive for your membership / fees.

• Year ending awards (banquet fees only cover food / venue)
• Season by season awards
• Annual fee to ILYC for RC expenses
• IYAC Season Starting Party
• Weekend entrance fees for RC expenses
• Spring Season Party
• ILYC fees for misc. food / drinks expenses, weekends, RC, etc.
• Fall Season Party
• Fees to cover entrance in George Winslow Regatta
• Website expenses
• Mailings, printing, postage
• Summer Season Party
• Rules seminars (food, drinks, chairs, hand-outs, etc.)
• Catering, beer, wine, etc. (even with the savings of covered dish events)

(At $25, the crew membership is less than $4 pp for an open bar at 7 different events!)
Regardless of the total cost, I am confident that, with the events and total program we offer, you will agree that Fleet 9 is the best value for racing sailors in all of Narragansett Bay.