LOWISA 52 - Registration Step 1 of 4 - Personal Information 0% Welcome to the LOWISA 52 registration page. This year's event will take place between August 6 - 12, 2017. Please take note of the following registration deadlines and prices. Registration for the full regatta includes boat entry, two tickets to the Sailor's Social / Skipper's Meeting, and two tickets to the Commodore's Ball. No tickets to the Wednesday night Fish Fry are included in your registration package. Additional event tickets may be purchased during the online registration process or separately in our online store. Registration Deadlines May 15 - June 30: Early-bird online registration ($250.00) July 1 - July 31: Regular online registration ($325.00) August 5: On-site registration ($400.00) *The deadline for online event ticket purchase is July 31, 2017. On-site registration and package pick-up will take place at Northern Harbour on the afternoon of August 5th between 1:00 - 4:00 PM. The Skipper's Meeting will follow at 6:00 PM at the Boathouse in Kenora; all skippers are required to attend this meeting and all LOWISA participants are also invited. Boats are encouraged to dock at the Kenora public docks that evening. The Discover Kenora Cup This year LOWISA will host the Discover Kenora Cup, a special registration option for a one-day race in Safety Bay. This will take place on the first day of LOWISA, starting in Safety Bay and finishing near Keewatin Channel. Boats that register under this option ($40.00 CAD) will be able to race on the first day of LOWISA only and awards will be given for the overall winners of this race based on day one results. One ticket to the Sailor's Social is included in this registration option, additional tickets can be purchased below or in our online store. All boats registered for the full week of LOWISA are automatically entered into the Discover Kenora Cup and their finishes will count toward those results. Courses and Race Documents Courses and race documents will be available for download on our website soon, please stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for regatta updates. We look forward to seeing you at LOWISA 52. If you encounter difficulty registering online, please contact us at saillowisa@gmail.comSkipper*Years Attended*AddressCityProvince/State*Postal/Zip CodePhone*Email*May we share this information with LOWISA Sponsors?YesNoEmergency Contact InfoPlease provide: Name, Relationship, PhoneAre you presently a member of a certified sailing club / organization?*YesNoPlease provide the name of the sailing club / organization with which you are a member (if applicable): Crew InformationAside from yourself, how many crew members do you expect to have on your boat throughout the duration of LOWISA 52?*Please enter a value between 0 and 15.Please include the name(s) of the crew you anticipate to join you for LOWISA 52. Use the '+' symbol to add additional crew members.NameCitizenshipYears AttendedEmailEmergency Contact Info Vessel InformationVessel Name*Boat Manufacturer*Boat Model*Length (ft)*Sail #*Hull Color*Largest JibFlying headsails?*YesNoKeelFixedK/CBCBModifications affecting ratingHome Port*PHRF (if known) Insurance and Safety Equipment We recommended that each skipper racing in LOWISA be a member of a certified sailing club or organization in the United States or Canada. In addition, each participating boat must be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $500,000 per event or the equivalent thereof. If you are not presently a member of a certified sailing club / organization or do not presently have liability insurance, you have the option below to purchase an annual membership to Sail Manitoba for $30.00 CAD which provides the insurance coverage required for participating in this event. Sail Manitoba offers a $5 million liability insurance and an individual accident insurance at sanctioned events through the Sport Manitoba insurance. This membership is also available for crew interested in joining Sail Manitoba. More information about memberships can be found here. Please have verification of your insurance coverage or sailing club membership with you at the LOWISA regatta. All entrants shall carry onboard the safety equipment as required by the Canadian Coast Guard. All entrants must have an on board and functioning VHF radio in order to participate in LOWISA.Sail Manitoba Membership (Optional)*No MembershipSail Manitoba Membership ($30.00 CAD)Emergency Response / Medical TrainingIf you or a crew member has emergency response and/or medical training and are willing to serve as a contact in the case of an emergency, please notify the LOWISA committee by including your name and experience in the space above. Registration Fees and Additional PurchasesTwo Sailor's Social tickets and two Commodore's Ball tickets are included in your event registration. This year's Sailor's Social will be held at the Boathouse in Kenora and the Commodore's Ball will be a semi-formal, 'Blue Jacket' event held at Northern Harbour. The Wednesday Fish Fry will be hosted by Ash Rapids lodge on August 9th. No Fish Fry tickets are included in your registration. You can purchase additional event tickets below and in our online store. Also, LOWISA merchandise will be available for purchase at on-site registration and throughout the week.Early Bird Online Registration*Race ($325.00 CAD)Cruise ($325.00 CAD)Discover Kenora Cup - First Day Only ($40.00 CAD)Saturday Sailor's Social - Skipper Meeting ($15 per extra ticket)*No Extra Tickets1234567891011121314151617181920* There are 2 tickets for the Sailor's Social included in registration. ** Only 1 ticket for the Sailor's Social is included as a part of the Discover Kenora Cup registration price. Wednesday Night Fish Fry ($35.00)*No Extra Tickets1234567891011121314151617181920The Wednesday Fish Fry menu includes: Walleye, French Fries, choice of three salads, hot vegetables, rolls and butter, coffee, tea, dessert. * There are no Wednesday Fish Fry tickets included in your registration purchase. Child Wednesday Night Fish Fry ($15.00)*No Extra Tickets1234567891011121314151617181920Available for children under the age of 12. * There are no child Wednesday night Fish Fry tickets included in your registration purchase. Saturday Commodore's Ball ($30 per extra ticket)*No Extra Tickets1234567891011121314151617181920*There are 2 tickets included in your registration. Child Commodore's Ball tickets (14 and under) are available for purchase below).Child Commodore's Ball ($15 per extra ticket)*No Extra Tickets1234567891011121314151617181920*There are no child Commodore's Ball tickets included in your registration.Midweek Layover at Ash Rapids Lodge The LOWISA 52 Midweek Layover will be hosted at Ash Rapids Lodge. Ash Rapids has cabins available for rent, please contact them directly to reserve. Public showers will be available to those who do not reserve a cabin. Buffet style meals will be available during breakfast, lunch and dinner during our stay and can be purchased directly through the lodge. In addition, Ash Rapids has a small store where ice can be purchased at $5.00 CAD per bag. Please remember that no boats are permitted to tie up on the Lodge's docks. Contact Ash Rapids: Tel 1:1-800-465-1095 Tel 2: 1-807-543-4025 Email: taclinton@kmts.ca Pump Out: The pump out barge will be present at Ash Rapids during the Wednesday layover day. The cost for pump out is $45.00 CAD which you can pay directly in cash at the time of pump out. Garbage: The pump out barge will also collect garbage at $5 per bag. Garbage should be collected in green garbage bags, recyclables in clear garbage bags, and bottles and cans in a separate clear bag and and will be taken free of charge. Philanthropic SupportThe Lake of the Woods International Sailing Association and LOWISA Regatta rely on the continued generosity of our sponsors. Please consider making a philanthropic contribution to LOWISA 52, your support helps maintain this exceptional event and vibrant community. Please contact the LOWISA commodores at saillowisa@gmail.com if you would like to make a contribution in an amount not listed below. Personal Philanthropic Support for LOWISA 52 Gold Donor Silver Donor Bronze Donor Total $ 0.00 CAD Method of Payment*Paypal (You may pay by credit card)In consideration for participation in the event (the LOWISA sailing regatta and all LOWISA related activities from August 6 - August 12, 2017 (inclusive), on behalf of myself, my heirs, successors and assigns, I hereby waive any and all claims, actions, suits and demands against LOWISA (Lake of the Woods International Sailing Association), and any of its members, sponsors or agents representing or related to LOWISA as regard to Regatta Guest for the duration of the LOWISA Regatta and all its host locations whether on land or water and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents (all of the foregoing hereby referred to as “Releasees”). This release is for any and all liability for personal injuries (including death) and property losses or damages occasioned by, or in connection with any activity or accommodations for this event. I further agree to abide by all the rules and regulations disclosed by LOWISA throughout the Regatta. I acknowledge that participation in the sport of yachting or in the Event involve substantial risk of personal injury or even death and the undersigned hereby assume sole risk and responsibility of any such injury that may occur to my person, my crew or any personal property. I hereby assume the risk of any such injury or loss that may occur while practicing for or participating in the Event. This release is executed in accordance with and shall be governed by the general laws of Ontario.Agreement* I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. In addition, I understand my boat may be photographed during the race. I grant the LOWISA permission to use my boat’s photo and/or likeness in any public relations or marketing materials related to LOWISA.
