2021 FVRC Spring Thunder Regatta Boat Registration March 19-21, 2021

Driver: ____________________________________________________________________________________

EVENT FEES

In Water Boat $110 _______________ (Includes owner or driver plus 3 crew MAX and the $10 APBA vintage fee) Crew names: #1 _____________________ #2____________________ #3______________________

Single Event APBA Membership (APBA membership REQUIRED to run a boat) $50 _______________

RV Parking – Three nights (must be self-contained) – Limited Space $150 _______________ Email RV Parking request to Dave Richardson: lauterbachgp200@gmail.com Camping may be restricted due to construction at the site.

For Sale or Land Display Only Boat (Outside of hot pits) $60 _______________

Additional Crew – Must sign insurance waiver (Per Person) #___________@ $10 _______________ (Names must be provided at registration)

Late Fee (applies to all boats, in water or display/sale) $25 _______________ (All entries received after March 1, 2021 or at the door)

Florida Vintage Raceboat Club Membership $40 _______________ (Membership in FVRC or other APBA / CBF affiliated club required)

Regatta Donation – PLEASE HELP US cover the expense of hosting these regattas $______________

TOTAL $______________

Social Hour and Dinner, Saturday, March 20, Puddle Jumpers Upstairs

• Social Hour and Dinner starts at 7 PM

• Everyone buys their own drinks and dinner

Please let us know how many will be attending so they can provide wait staff: _______________

Please return Registration Form with payment or pay online at www.FVRC.club .

Scan and email registration forms to Floridavintagerc@cfl.rr.com .

(If your APBA card does not show medical information, please bring a copy of your current medical form.)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2021. LATE FEE OF $25 APPLIES TO ALL BOATS AFTER THAT.

Enclose Check Payable to FVRC -OR- Pay Online with Credit Card

Mailing address: FVRC www.FVRC.club PO Box 561544 Rockledge, FL 32956

SAFETY AND OTHER INFORMATION

• APBA Membership: To be permitted on the water, you must be a member of the American Power Boat Association or the Canadian Boating Federation and a minimum age of 16. You are responsible for showing that you are an APBA member. The Registrar cannot accept outdated cards. Please contact APBA if you have not received a current card. Single event memberships for $50 will be available at registration.

• FVRC Membership: Drivers and riders must be members of the FVRC or another APBA associated club to be allowed on the water. FVRC 2020 membership is $40 and available for purchase at registration. The club requirement does not apply to CBF members.

• Waiver of Liability: All participants (Drivers AND Riders) must sign an APBA approved waiver of liability and release form. Parents or legal guardians of minors must sign waiver and release form. If a minor will not be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to a race, the Minor Release may be completed by the parent or legal guardian off-site. The original must be brought to the race site, printed in color, notarized and should not be folded.

• Physical Exam: All drivers / co-drivers of ANY inboard powered boat must have a physical exam on file with the APBA within the last 2 years. ALSO, any driver / co-driver of an outboard powered boat who is 60 years of age OR OLDER must also have a recent physical on file. NO RIDERS of any boat are required to have a physical. Use the APBA or other approved physical form. Please bring the completed medical form with you to registration if current physical is not reflected on your APBA card.

• Safety Inspection: All boats must be inspected prior to being allowed on the water. Inspections will take place on Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It is the responsibility of the Owner/Driver to contact an inspector. Have all safety equipment available. You must sign the APBA safety inspection sheet with APBA number or APBA single event membership number. All boats must meet the current APBA inspection requirements as specified here:

https://www.apba.org/sites/all/files/documents/2018%20V%26H%20Bylaws.pdf

• Driving Safety: Only owners of boats will be allowed to drive unless they have prior approval from the event referee at the event. All drivers / co-drivers and riders must sign the APBA Entry Form for the boat in which they are riding. Any unsafe operation of boats will not be tolerated.

• Consumption of Alcohol: No one shall participate on the water, nor shall any official serve in an official capacity, after having consumed alcohol or controlled substances or while intoxicated. Consumed shall mean from midnight before the day of the event. Crew members are not exempt. Direct any driving safety concerns to the Drivers’ Representative at the event.

• Personal Safety Gear: Helmets and jackets must be consistent with APBA approved guidelines. Goggles, face shields or V&H approved eyewear required. Drivers must wear appropriate driving gear with long sleeves, long pants and closed toe shoes. All crew must wear closed toe shoes in the pits.

• Pit Safety:

o No inboard engines running with prop shaft connected.

o No outboard engines running with propeller or hardware on prop shaft.

o No smoking or alcohol permitted in the hot pit area during the event.

o Only active APBA Drivers, Crews, and Officials allowed in the hot pit and launching area.

o Please stay aware at all times.

o No pets in the hot pit area.

VINTAGE BOAT INFORMATION FOR ANNOUNCER

Boat Name: __________________________________________________Boat No.: ______________________

Owner/Driver: ______________________________________________________________________________

City / State / Country: ______________________________ / __________ / ____________________________

Boat description: Year Mfd.: ___________________________Length: _____________________________

Builder / Designer: __________________________________________________________________________

Model: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Class: _____________________________ Original Hull? Y _______ N _______ Replica? Y ________N _______

Original Engine Make: ________________________HP: _______ # Cyl.: ________Disp.: ___________________

Current Engine Make: ________________________HP: _______ # Cyl.: ________Disp.: ___________________

Please provide a short biography of yourself and the boat.