Atlanta Yacht Club
7120 Yacht Club Drive
Acworth, Georgia 30102
Credits: Eddie Kuznicki, Amanda Hodges, Eric Robine, Diane Vandeputte
Click on the picture below for KissCam pictures of the wives and husbands
Registration
Registration is open to all wife-husband teams. Skippers must be current members of the Flying Scot Sailing Association. You can join on-line at: www.fssa.com/join-renew-donate
If you are borrowing a boat or chartering a club boat, you should join the class as an Affiliate Member. Also, you must send in the Boat Borrowing form to the class secretary (email to: info@fssa.com) at least one month in advance of the regatta (before Aug. 28). The form is available at: www.fssa.com/content/chartering-or-borrowing-form
The regatta fee is $175 if registered on or before September 14, and $205 if registered after September 14.
All meals are included in the registration fee for both the skipper and crew. Additional meals can be purchased when registering. Please note that meals for late registrants may be subject to availability.
Non-sailors wishing only to reserve meals will find prices and reservations form on the Registration page. Enter name, yacht club, contact information, “0” for sail number, omit non-required fields, check required fields; then scroll down to meals. Or contact Nile Hatcher directly at nile2762@hotmail.com.
Fees can be paid prior to the regatta via Zelle, Venmo or by check. Fees can be paid at the time of the regatta via Zelle, Venmo, check, or cash.
Please contact Nile Hatcher at nile2762@hotmail.com or (404) 310-3841 for Zelle or Venmo details.
Checks should be mailed to:
Nile Hatcher
2101 Mountain Cove Court
Woodstock, GA 30188
Make checks payable to John Aquino
ATLANTA YACHT CLUB GUEST POLICIES
GUESTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BRING MOTORCYCLES, FIREARMS OR PETS ONTO AYC PROPERTY.
Where to Stay
AYC has several tent campsites with water, electricity, and a pavilion nearby. Hot showers are available in the clubhouse. There are 2 RV spots available with 30-amp service. All campsites and RV sites are first come-first served.
Several hotels are nearby, all in proximity to each other. The deadline has passed for discounted accommodations at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Acworth - Kennesaw Northwest, 200 Northpoint Way, Acworth, GA 30102, (678) 574-4222.
Early arrivals
Regatta guests are welcome to arrive ahead of the event and park, set up camp, launch boats or sail. Out-of-town guests, look for an email with instructions on how to enter Club grounds. If arriving before Friday, or for any assistance regarding entrance, text Regatta Chair Art Molitor at (404) 226-8345.
Schedule
Friday, September 27
4 PM - 8 PM On site registration and check-in
6 PM Welcome Party/Dinner
Saturday, September 28
9 AM - 10:30 AM Continental Breakfast
9 AM - 10:30 AM Late Registration
11:30 AM Competitors’ Meeting
11:45 AM Lunch
1 PM First Warning Signal
6 PM Social Hour
7 PM Dinner
Sunday, September 29
8 AM - 9 AM Continental Breakfast
10 AM First Warning Signal
After Racing Lunch and Awards
Regatta Apparel
Regatta Apparel can be purchased directly from Coral Reef Sailing Apparel. Take advantage of FREE PICKUP at the event! Make your purchase before this feature ends on Sept. 12, 2024.
Safety Requirements for Participating Boats
The FS Class requires that each boat has the following safety features:
1. Bow flotation (float bag, or similar)
2. Transom port (nominal 4-inch diameter)
3. Ground tackle (anchor w/ 100 ft. of line)
4. Safety line attached to transom mooring rings
5. Paddle, bucket, sound making device (whistle), throwable life preserver
Questions?
Contact Regatta Chair Art Molitor at artmolitor@yahoo.com or (404) 226-8345