Quantum Key West Race Week 2015 Notice of Race

QUANTUM KEY WESTRACE WEEK 2015

N ot i c e a N d c o N d i t i o N s o f R a c e

January 18–23

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Contents:

Please Join Us .......................................... 3

Part 1: General Administrative Information ..... 4

Official Sponsors ....................................... 7

Part 2: Rules and Conditions ........................ 8

Industry Partner Program .......................... 11

Marinas and Preliminary Racing Areas ........ 13

Key West Accommodations ........................ 19

Race Week Orientation Map ...................... 20

Boat of the Week ..................................... 23

2014 Champions .................................... 25

Advertisers Index ..................................... 26

Every January racing sailors from across the country and around the world gather to compete against the

very best during the day and enjoy that which is uniquely Key West at night. What better way to kick off your racing calendar in 2015!

Those of you who been with us in recent years have experienced terrific racing, with weather and competition that delighted everyone. We fully expect that Key West’s warm temperatures, dependable breezes and stunning blue water will be awaiting us once again. The quality of the competition at this renowned regatta is always superb. The opportunity to race with pros, amateurs, friends and families provides challenges and fun for all.

One Design and handicap fleets featuring the latest designs and technology will come together for championship caliber competition conducted by Premiere Racing’s highly regarded race management team. As always at Key West Race Week, the 2015 edition will feature some exciting class racing and innovations. Selected classes may sail other than windward/leeward courses, such as the ‘Harry-A’ or ‘Gold Cup,’ to add some variety to the week.

A sincere thank you goes out to our Sponsors and Industry Partners. Their support and participation plays a very significant role in our ability to bring you this world class event. A special thank you goes out to the Quantum sail design Group for

returning in the capacity of title sponsor. We are grateful for the continued support of the florida Keys tourism council, Mount Gay Rum, Lewmar/Navtec, B&G, and Marlow Ropes. We are very pleased to welcome Gaastra onboard this year as well. Premiere Racing’s Industry Partner Program features an all-star line-up of sailing industry leaders. Please be sure to keep all of these participating companies on your list of preferred vendors.

If you’ve raced with us in past years, we hope to see you again. If you are new to Key West, we look forward to introducing you to all that has made Key West Race Week the celebrated regatta that it is. We encourage you to check the event web site at Premiere-Racing.com throughout the lead up to Quantum Key West Race Week 2015 for updates on racing news and logistics.

Please know that your Premiere Racing team will do everything possible to ensure that your experience in Key West is a memorable one.

Sincerely yours,

Peter S. Craig,Event Director & Race Chairman

Please Join us

it is with great pleasure that we announce the 28th edition of North america’s premiere winter regatta — Quantum Key West Race Week 2015.

Premiere Racing, Inc.67 B Front StreetPost Office Box 1067Marblehead, MA 01945 USA

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“ We had absolutely fabulous conditions out there today. Anybody who complains about any aspect of this regatta has a screw loose. This is just fantastic sailing.”

—Hap Fauth – Skipper of Bella Mente – Judel-Vrolijk Mini Maxi

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8 Boat transport — florida KeysFlorida Department of Transportation contact information and basic requirements regarding road transport are posted and updated routinely in the Logistics section on the event website. For more information about permit requirements and applications, entrants are advised to apply through the FDOT web site: www.dot.state.fl.us or contact the Florida DOT Permit office at (850) 410-5777 and to ask for a ‘Trip Technician.’ U.S. and overseas transport services are posted in the Logistics section on the event website.

9 accommodations For information regarding crew accommodations contact The Accommodation Center, which is a no-fee service working in cooperation with the race week organizers to provide accommodations for competitors, sponsors and spectators. Open Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm EST and Saturday 1:00pm-5:00pm EST. accommodation CenterToll free: (877) 546-5824 Office: (305) 296-4887Fax: (305) 294-7356Email: [email protected] Web: www.accommodationskeywest.com Premiere Racing would like to acknowledge and thank the Key West Inns and Hotels that support race week. Please patronize those that support Race Week and visit the Accommodations section (on pages 18-19) and on the event website for additional information on these establishments.

10 event Name and Logo Any commercial or editorial reference to this event must use the regatta’s official name - Quantum Key West Race Week 2015. Any commercial video of the event, including website productions, must be licensed by Premiere Racing. Any use of the event logo on merchandise or gear is prohibited.

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Truman Waterfront Property (TWP)Managed by Premiere Racing during the event. Large basin with no draft constraints. Not a private marina with standard marina amenities. Advance registration is required. Space to tie up along inside seawall (no individual slips or floating docks). Large ramp for launching, hauling and dry sailing. Trailer and container storage available. Application available on the event website.

Crane operations and other services (mast stepping, launch-haul by crane) to be provided by Coffin Marine, an independent mobile marina administered by Premiere Racing (see paragraph 6).

Boats may be staged at TWP from January 2-29, 2015. Coffin Marine services are available from January 12-26, 2015. Premiere Racing Tel: (781) 639-9545 Fax: (781) 639-9171 Email: [email protected]

6 Mobile Marina services

At Truman Waterfront PropertyCoffin Marine will be providing mobile marina services for the seventh consecutive year. (Crane Launch-Haul / Mast Step / Container load/offload). Coffin Marine will provide a 30 ton crane for launch operation and will add an additional 40 ton crane for hauling. Premiere Racing will be administering the Coffin Marina Services in the lead up to race week. Detailed information on services and costs are available and posted on the event website. Any questions should be directed to Premiere Racing (contact information in paragraph 5).

7 Boat charter

Entrants looking to charter boats for the event are advised to contact individual classes regarding availability and class requirements. A list will be posted on the Charter section on the event website. Individuals desiring a charter or offering their boat for charter can submit information for posting at no charge.Email: [email protected]

Part 1: General administrative information

Quantum Key West Race Week 2015 January 18 – 23, 2015

official Notice and conditions of RaceQuantum Key West Race Week 2015 is an international regatta. This event will be organized and conducted by Premiere Racing, Inc., which will have the authority to reject or rescind the entry of any boat before the start of the first race. The fleet will be divided into divisions and classes at the discretion of the race committee. Part 1 of this notice deals with general administrative information and Part 2 with the Rules and Conditions of race week.

1 event Management Address all correspondence pertaining to the regatta to: Premiere Racing, Inc. 67B Front StreetMarblehead, MA 01945 USA Tel: (781) 639-9545Post Office Box 1067 Fax: (781) 639-9171Email: [email protected]: www.premiere-racing.comEvent Director & Race Chairman: Peter S. CraigEvent Manager: Kelly Gorman

2 Race Week UpdatesPeriodic updates and the very latest information on the regatta can be found on the event pages on Premiere Racing’s website: Premiere-Racing.com, Yachtscoring.com and on Facebook.

3 Planning and Logistics For information on how to campaign your boat in Key West on a reasonable budget, refer to the Logistics section on the event website. Guidance and information on expense containment and dealing with logistical challenges will be updated throughout the summer and fall.

4 Quantum Race HeadquartersRace headquarters, the jury rooms, media center and evening party venue will be located at and adjacent to Kelly’s Caribbean at the intersection of Caroline and Whitehead Streets in Old Town Key West.

5 slips/dockingKey West and Stock Island have multiple, viable options for dockage. Boat owners are responsible for arranging their own dock space. Many private marinas do not accept early reservations; however, this does not reflect on the a vailability of slips during race week. Information regarding Key West and Stock Island marinas and boat launching options can be found on the event website.

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11 television and Photographers’ Rights Competitors and crew members give absolute right and permission to use their name, voice, image, likeness, biographical material as well as representation of their boats in any media world-wide (being television, print, video footage, and internet

media) for purposes of press information, reporting, promoting, disseminating information or advertising.

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Contact Premiere Racing for wiring instructions.

Premiere racing is pleased to present the Official Sponsors of Quantum Key West race Week 2015. They deserve special recognition and great thanks for their role in bringing you a world-class event. We encourage all participants and sailing enthu-siasts to keep race week Sponsors on their lists of preferred companies and vendors. For more infor-mation and links to these companies, please visitwww.Premiere-Racing.com

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Photograph by: Steven Lapkin / h2omark.com

“ I had an absolute blast. It was one of the best regattas I’ve ever been to. It made me wish I hadn’t waited so long to come back. I was very impressed with the race management. The courses were sound and the starting lines were solid.”—Dave Franzel – Skipper of Spring – J/70


2.5 Class rules I.1 (spare gennaker) and I.3 (support boats) are invoked for the J/70 class.

3 other Rules and Requirements

3.1 All boats shall carry an operating VHF radio.

3.2 All boats shall be sailed by at least four persons, except the J/70, J/80 and Melges 24 classes, which shall be sailed by at least three persons.

3.3 J/70 and Melges 24 skippers and crews shall wear personal flotation devices (PFDs) at all times while racing except briefly while changing or adjusting clothing or personal equipment.

3.4 Crew weigh-ins are required for any one-design and handicap classes whose rules specify crew weigh-ins. A list of classes requiring crew weigh-ins will be posted on the event website and updated as the classes confirm their intentions.

4 advertising

4.1 Advertising is permitted, unless class rules do not permit, in accordance with ISAF Regulation 20. Boats that intend to display advertising must so indicate on their entry form, but there is no advertising fee. Competitors are requested to respect the brand exclusivity of the official sponsors of this event. Their participation enhances the event for all competitors.

4.2 All boats shall display the event bow stickers on their bow while racing.

5 eligibility and entry

5.1 Quantum Key West Race Week 2015 is open to boats in the One-Design Classes listed in NOR 5.4 and IRC, HP, and PHRF handicapped monohull boats, with LOA between 24 and 85 feet between hull perpendiculars which submit a completed entry (taking into account eligibility restrictions outlined in

1 Management

Premiere Racing is the organizing authority for Quantum Key West Race Week 2015, the 28th annual race week at Key West.

2 Rules

2.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing for 2013-2016 (RRS), the 2014 IRC Rules Parts A, B, and C, the PHRF Rules and Regulations, the current High Performance Rule, and the 2015 Key West Safety Requirements.

2.2 The prescriptions of US Sailing will not apply except its prescriptions to RRS 67 (Damages), 76.1, (Exclusion of Boats or Competitors) and Appendix R (Procedures for Appeals and Requests) which are included in their entirety on the event web site as an appendix to the sailing instructions and will be posted on the official notice board.

2.3 The first sentence of RRS 49.2 is deleted and replaced with: “Lifelines shall comply with the deflection requirements of OSR Regulation 3.14.2 and competitors shall not position any part of their torsos outside them, except briefly to perform a necessary task.”

The third sentence of RRS 49.2 is deleted and replaced with: “If the class rules do not specify the material or minimum diameter of lifelines, they shall comply with the corresponding specifications in the ISAF Offshore Special Regulations. If HMPE lifelines are fitted they shall have a minimum diameter or 5 mm (3/16 inches) unless otherwise specified by class rules.”

2.4 Rule 55, prohibiting the practice of allowing bands on spinnakers to fall in the water (even if the material used is bio-degradable), will be in effect. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has confirmed that this practice breaks Florida law. Continued on page 16.

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NOR Sections 5 and 6). The preliminary scratch sheet will be posted on the event website on or before December 30, 2014.

5.2 Quantum Key West Race Week 2015 is open to those boats whose owner or skipper is a current member of their national authority (US Sailing for U.S. entries; to join call 1-800-877-2451).

5.3 The entry deadline is 1700, December 19, 2014. A completed entry (form or online), a signed waiver form and the entry fee must be received by Premiere Racing by the deadline to avoid the late fee of $200. No entries will be accepted after December 30, 2014 without an additional surcharge. Entry acknowledgment will be sent to valid entrants shortly after entry receipt.

5.4 The following one-design classes are invited to participate: Farr 280, J/70, J/80, J/88, J/105, Melges 32, Melges 24, and Swan 42. At the discretion of the Race Chairman, additional one-design classes and groups of boats wishing to race level, with a minimum of eight entries, will be provided a separate class start or scored as a separate sub-class within their class based on the number of entries and established classes. Any one-design multihull class considering participating should contact the organizer as soon as practical.

5.5 Boats racing under the following rating and handicap rules are invited to participate: IRC, PHRF and High Performance Rule. Information regarding eligibility requirements for these rules and Quantum Key West Race Week 2015 can be found in NOR Section 6.

5.6 Each owner, skipper and individual participating crew member shall execute a waiver of liability and media release / crew waiver. This form will be available on the event web site and on site at Quantum Race headquarters.

Photographs by: Tim Wilkes / timwilkes.com (top); Ken Stanek / kenstanek.com (above)

“ To me, this is the premier event in North America. Of all the regattas we’ve won over the years, this one stands out because of the history and tradition. It means a lot to be able to say you won Key West.”

—Stephen Murray – Skipper of Decision – Carkeek 40

Premiere Racing ’s Industry Partner ProgramT hrough partnership with Premiere Racing, these industry leaders help to champion Key West

Race Week. Industry Partners’ support plays an important role in maintaining the quality of this international regatta.

Boat owners, sailors, and sailing enthusiasts can be a part of the team by keeping these Industry Partners on their preferred list of companies and vendors.

To learn more about Premiere Racing’s Industry Partner Program and the companies participating in the program, please visit www.Premiere-Racing.com

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“ Our owners love coming to Key West and we’re thrilled to have a very competitive fleet this year. Premiere Racing always puts on a quality regatta and the racing is second to none.”

—Chris Chadwick – Skipper of Church Key J/80 – National Class Secretary

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“ You have to look very hard to not like racing in Key West. It is cold in the rest of the country and a venue that delivers such great racing as Key West gives us something to look forward to every year.”—Terry Hutchinson – Tactician on Quantum Racing – TP52

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6 Rating and Handicap class eligibility, Rules, Measurement 6.1 IRC6.1.1 The IRC Rating Authority has directed that the 2014 IRC Rules shall apply and that the validity of the 2014 IRC certificates is extended for the purpose of the Quantum Key West Race Week 2015.

6.1.2 IRC entries should have a minimum TCC of 0.970. It is the intent of the event organizer to offer separate IRC starts and scoring for a Mini Maxi and a 52 class. Competitors wishing to race under IRC must submit a copy of their 2014 valid ‘endorsed’ IRC rating certificate with their completed entry form prior to the December 19, 2014 deadline. IRC rating applications and information on time constraints for submitting a fully completed, measurer verified IRC application for US flagged boats can be obtained through US Sailing (401-683-0800 or [email protected]). Boats from other nations should consult their IRC Rule Authority (see www.ircrating.org).

6.1.3 Rating changes may be submitted to IRC Rule Authorities after the December 19 certificate deadline; however, the final deadline for providing a changed IRC rating certificate to the event organizer will be January 9, 2015. Except in the case of rating office error or (at the discretion of the IRC Rating Authority) other errors, which change the TCC, no IRC rating certificate will be accepted by the event organizer after January 9. In exceptional circumstances, and only at the discretion of event organizer, the January 9 deadline can be extended. Entrants are responsible for determining time constraints for processing certificates and any expedited processing fees from the appropriate IRC Rule Authority and/or the IRC Rating Authority.

6.1.4 IRC crew number and limitations (IRC Rule 22.4): For IRC classes, the maximum total number of crew shall not exceed the crew number printed on the boat’s IRC certificate. This modifies IRC Rule 22.4.2.

6.1.5 For all IRC classes, IRC Rules 21.1.5 (d) and (e) are replaced with: During the regatta, the sails on board (including mainsails) may vary from day to day but shall remain the same for each individual race day, including multiple-race days and cases of damage to sails. The “race day” begins when the race boat leaves the dock each morning.

6.1.6 The IRC classes will be scored using the IRC Time Correction Factor using time on time scoring.

6.2 PHRF6.2.1 The event organizer will offer PHRF racing based on specific handicap ranges if critical mass is achieved for these specific ranges. The preliminary handicap ranges are listed below along with typical boat models that could race in these classes. The event organizer reserves the right to adjust these ranges and boat types based on entries. A minimum of eight boats is necessary to establish a PHRF class. PHRF owners are asked to pre-register as early as possible to help others gauge the level of interest in PHRF racing.

PHrF 1: (-10 to 35) Farr 395 / J/125 / J/111 / J/122 / IMS 40’s / 1D35 / Beneteau 47.7 / Tripp 40 / Farr 11s

PHrF 2: (35 to 76) Beneteau 40.7 / J/120 / andrews 38 / Sydney 36 / aerodyne 38 / C&C 115 / J/109

PHrF 3: (76 to 106) Soverel 33 / Evelyn 32 / Olson 30 / Cape Fear 38 / Hobie 33 / C&C 37 / 40WK / J/88

PHrF 4: (106 to 175) Cal 40 / S2 9.1 / J/30 / Frers 33 / J/24 / S2 7.9

6.2.2 The Key West PHRF Rules and Regulations, which include PHRF crew weight limitations, are posted on the event web site. Premiere Racing’s Key West PHRF Consortium will assign PHRF handicaps for this event. The Consortium will be comprised of approximately six members from different PHRF regions across the country. Any questions pertaining to PHRF issues should be referred to Premiere Racing and not to the individual members of the Consortium.

6.2.3 Entrants who competed in Key West in 2013 and/or 2014 and whose boats will be in the identical configuration do not need to submit the full handicap application. They must instead submit the renewal application and all current PHRF handicap certificates. All other PHRF entrants must submit a completed PHRF handicap application and all current PHRF handicap certificates prior to the December 19, 2014 entry deadline. After that date a late fee of US$100 must accompany the PHRF application. Current local certificate(s) are required from all PHRF entries for measurement verification only. Assigned handicaps may differ from local handicaps and from previous Key West handicaps in the case of a renewal application. A Key West PHRF certificate will be sent to entrants after the Consortium has assigned a handicap and all certificates will be posted on the event web site. PHRF entrants should not wait for their Key West handicap certificate before submitting their entry.

6.2.4 PHRF handicapping and appeal procedures will be posted on the event website.

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“ We have been attending this event the last 14 years and we love the relaxation Key West affords, particularly after a hectic holiday season. And then there is Race Week, which always delivers. You can pretty much guarantee great sailing conditions, beautiful weather and good competition.”

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7 feesThe entry application shall be accompanied by an entry fee. The entry fee, based on class, is delineated below.

CLaSS Entry Fee CLaSS Entry FeeJ/70 $750 PHRF 4 $800Melges 24 $800 PHRF 3 $900J/80 $800 PHRF 2 $1,000Farr 280 $900 PHRF 1 $1,100J/88 $900 IRC 3 $1,500J/105 $900 High Performance $1,650Melges 32 $1,050 52 Class (IRC 2) $3,000Swan 42 $1,500 Mini Maxi Class (IRC 1) $3,500

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friday, January 161300-1800 One-Design Crew Weigh-In / Bow Stickers &

Numbers Available for Pre-Registration Pick Up

saturday, January 170900-1800 One-Design Crew Weigh-In / Bow Stickers &

Numbers Available for Pre-Registration Pick Up

sunday, January 180800-0900 Filing of PHRF Handicap Appeals0900-1200 PHRF Handicap Appeal Hearings0900-1800 One-Design Crew Weigh-In0900-1700 Registration / Check-in

1630-1730 Panel Discussion1730-1745 Skippers’ Meeting 1745-1930 Welcoming Reception

Monday-friday, January 19 - 231015 Harbor Start1130-1600 Racing1730-1930 Shoreside Activities, Prize Giving & Evening Party

9 saiLiNG iNstRUctioNsThe sailing instructions will be available on or about January 2, 2015 on the event web site and at Quantum Race Headquarters beginning on Saturday, January 17, 2015.

10 RaciNG aReas aNd coURses10.1 It is anticipated that there will be three separate racing areas, one for each division. As entries and class splits are not known this far in advance, it is not possible to assign definitive racing areas in advance for all one-design and handicapped classes. The preliminary class assignments will be posted on the event web site on or about November 1, 2014.

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6.2.5 PHRF classes will be scored using the handicaps provided by the Key West PHRF Consortium using time on time scoring.

6.3 J/BOATS HANDICAP CLASSThe event organizer reserves the right to provide a separate J/Boats handicap class should there be sufficient entries within reasonable performance ranges. A minimum of eight boats is necessary to establish a J/Boats class. Any J/Boats class will have maximum crew weight limits listed in the event PHRF Rules and Regulations with a special Consortium assigning handicaps for this event using time on time scoring.

6.4 HIGH PERFORMANCE CLASS6.4.1 There will be a High Performance handicap class offered for light displacement boats with LOA ranging from approximately 26-45 feet and an approximate PHRF handicap range of -10 to -70. Typical boat models for this class would include the Carkeek 40, Carkeek 45, Farr 400, GP26, GP42, J/145, J/125, McConaghy 38, R/P 45 and Soto 40 among others.

6.4.2 The High Performance handicap class will race under the High Performance Rule (HPR). The latest version of the HPR Rule and Rule Calculator used for ratings can be found at the HPR website at www.hprsailing.org.

6.4.3 Weight Limits and Handicapping Procedures

6.4.3.1 Crew weight limits are declared by each team and will be listed on each entry’s HPR certificate.

6.4.3.2 All rating information for HPR class entries shall be submitted to the HPR Rule authority (US Sailing) by January 9, 2015 so that official certificates may be issued prior to the event. The current HPR rule calculator is v4h1. The rule version may evolve further and if so will be updated on the HPR website.

6.4.3.3 Only HPR Valid certificates will be accepted for entry in this class.

6.4.4 The High Performance handicap class will be scored using handicaps provided by the HPR using time on time scoring. Continued on page 22.

Photograph by: Allen Clark / PhotoBoat.com

“ It’s no wonder this remains the best regatta of its type in North America, now in it’s 27th year.”

—Seahorse Magazine – February 2014


10.2 In addition to windward/leeward courses, selected PHRF, handicap and one-design classes may sail courses with one or more reaching legs (‘Harry-A’ or ‘Gold Cup’ type courses). In the event PHRF classes are offered reaching courses, a separate handicap number may be assigned.

11 scoRiNG11.1 Ten races are scheduled of which three must be completed to constitute a series. A maximum of three races may be held on any race day. Any one-design class seeking more or less than ten races for their series must notify the event organizer no later than October 31, 2014.11.2 For the Melges 32 and Melges 24 classes, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score subject to RRS 90.3(b) if at least six races are completed. For all other classes, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores with no scores excluded.

12 decisioNs of tHe JURYWhen an international jury is constituted in accordance with RRS 70.5, 91(b) and Appendix N its decisions are final. Decisions of a national jury are subject to appeal.

13 aRBitRatioNFor protests involving an alleged breach of the rules of Part 2 or rule 31 of the RRS, a short arbitration meeting will be held prior to a protest hearing. This modifies Part 5 Section B of the RRS.

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Q ua n T u M B OaT O F T H E W E E K

Boat of the Week — Past WinnersYear Boat Model Owner

2014 Helly Hansen J/70 Tim Healy2013 Full Throttle Melges 24 Brian Porter2012 Samba Pa Ti Melges 32 John Kilroy, Jr.2011 Blu Moon Melges 24 Franco rossini2010 Samba Pa Ti Melges 32 John Kilroy, Jr.2009 Star Melges 32 Jeff Ecklund2008 Barking Mad Farr 40 James richardson2007 Giacomel Audi Racing Melges 24 riccardo Simoneschi 2006 Bellicosa Swan 45 Massimo Ferragamo2005 Pegasus 525 Melges 24 Team Pegasus 2004 Mean Machine Farr 40 Peter Deridder2003 Zuni Bear J/105 richard Bergmann2002 Atalanti XI Farr 40 George andreadis2001 Atalanti XI Farr 40 George andreadis2000 Heartbreaker 1D35 robert Hughes1999 Hi Fling CM 60 Irvine Laidlaw1998 Abracadabra 1D48 Jim andrews1997 Windquest 1D48 Dick & Doug Devos1996 Brightstar n/M 47 richard Breeden1995 Infinity n/M 49 John Thomson1994 Thomas I-Punkt Mumm 36 Thomas Friese1993 Highland Fling Swan 53 Irvine Laidlaw1992 Gaucho Farr 44 Christian Schmiegelow1991 Lonia Bene 1st41 John Matney & Cylde Stacey1990 Babe Ruthless n/M 30 Larry Harvey1989 Diablesse Beneteau 42 rod Sellers1988 Brigadoon Frers 41 robbie Pierce

Photograph by: Ken Stanek / kenstanek.com


“ We had a huge class down here with a lot of really good sailors so it’s a great accomplishment to come out on top. Winning Key West is definitely one of the highlights of my career.”

—Tim Healy – Skipper of Helly Hansen – J/70 – Boat of the Week Honors


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14 ResPoNsiBiLitY14.1 The safety of a boat and its crew is the sole and inescapable responsibility of the skipper who must ensure that the boat is fully sound, thoroughly seaworthy and manned by an experienced and physically capable crew. Neither the establishment of regulations or inspection of a boat in any way limits or reduces the complete and unlimited responsibility of the skipper.

14.2 It is the sole and inescapable responsibility of each boat to decide whether or not to start or continue in any race.

14.3 Premiere Racing and participating sponsors and industry partners of Quantum Key West Race Week 2015 do not accept responsibility for loss of life or injury to participants or others, or for the loss or damage to any vessel in any way or from any cause during or related to this event.

15 PRiZes15.1 Regatta class awards will be presented to first, second and third place boats each day.

15.2 Overall series awards based on the cumulative scores for the event will be awarded to first, second and third place boats in each class after the final race.

15.3 For classes with fewer than eight entries, daily and series awards for first and second place boats will be awarded.

15.4 SPECIALTY TROPHIES15.4.1 The following one design classes have designated Quantum Key West Race Week 2015 as their Midwinter Championship: J/70, J/105, Melges 24, Melges 32.

15.4.2 Special awards recognizing sportsmanship and contributions to the sport of sailing may be presented at the Skippers’ Meeting.

15.4.3 A Boat of the Day award will be presented for each day’s top performer.

15.4.4 The prestigious Quantum Boat of the Week Trophy will be awarded to the Overall Winner of Key West Race Week.

16 aMeNdMeNts to tHis NoticePremiere Racing reserves the right to amend this notice. Any amendments of this notice made prior to January 17, 2015 will be posted on the event web site. All amendments will be posted on the official notice board and copies will be available at Quantum Race Headquarters.

QUaNtUM KeY West 2014 cHaMPioNs Quantum Boat of the Week Helly Hansen (J/70) Tim Healy Jamestown, rI, uSa

division 1

IrC 1 – Mini Maxi Bella Mente (JV 72) Hap Fauth Minneapolis, Mn, uSaIrC 2 – 52 Class & Superseries Quantum Racing (TP52) Doug DeVos ada, MI, uSaHigh Performance spookie (Carkeek 40) Steve & Heidi Benjamin norwalk, CT, uSaIrC 3 & Swan 42 Sub Class arethusa (Swan 42) Phil Lotz Ft. Lauderdale, FL, uSaMelges 32 – Midwinter Champion Hedgehog alec Cutler Pembroke, BEr

division 2

Melges 24 – Midwinter Champion Little Wing nicola ardito Chioggia, Venezia, ITaJ/70 Open – Midwinter Champion Helly Hansen Tim Healy newport, rI, uSaJ/70 Corinthian – Midwinter Champion Hot Mess rob Britts St. Petersburg, FL, uSa

division 3

PHrF 1 & J/111 Sub Class spaceman spiff (J/111) rob & ryan ruhlman Cleveland, OH, uSaPHrF 2 Rush (J/109) Bill Sweetser annapolis, MD, uSaJ/80 – Midwinter Champion Vayu 2 ron Buzil Chicago, IL, uS

Boats of the day

City of Key West Day (Monday) Hedgehog (Melges 32) alec Cutler Pembroke, BErLewmar/Navtec Day (Tuesday) catapult (Ker 40) Marc Glimcher new york, ny, uSaMount Gay Rum Day (Wednesday) teamwork (J/122) robin Team Lexington, nC, uSaIndustry Partner Day (Thursday) Helly Hansen (J/70) Tim Healy Jamestown, rI, uSaQuantum Sails Day (Friday) azzurra (TP52) Pablo roemmers Buenos aires, arG


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