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CMRC offers a turn-key match racing experience:

You just show up and race. • The professionally maintained Tom 28’s are ready for you to sail. • Breakfast, lunch and heavy apps with drinks are provided every racing day and included in the entry fee.• CMRC offers a concierge service to help you with travel logistics and crew finding.

Get the most bang for your buck.• Sail up to 30 races in a weekend for a fraction of the cost of fleet race regattas.• Efficient race management & formats maximise racing time.• Get up to speed with match racing with expert coaching.

Jump into the Tom 28’s. • Sail up to 30 races in a weekend for a fraction of the cost of fleet race regattas.• Efficient race management & formats maximise racing time.

Get up to speed with match racing with expert coaching. • Just like a Melges 24, the Tom 28’s are sailed with a crew of 4 or 5.• The shallow, open cockpit layout of the Tom 28 is similar to Melges 20.• The simple controls and standard rigging make the transition into the Tom 28’s easy and quick.

Challenge yourself against the best in the world. • Match racing allows the amateurs to race against and mingle with the highest ranked players.• With equalized equipment, the playing field is levelled.• CMRC events feature a mix of skippers including novice match racers and seasoned veterans.

“Match racing is an excellent way to improve your fleet racing results. I have helped numerous skippers cross-train in match racing, and it has always been worthwhile weekend of racing. It’s really fun and engaging as well.”

- Steve Hunt, Head Coach Point Loma High School SailingTeam

“Match racing is the perfect training platform for any team looking to up their game. With the streamlined, efficient program at CMRC and a venue that is first class from the racing to social activities, there is very little downtime with a pure focus on racing and time on the water. For any owner considering an event at CMRC, you will be amazed at the level of professionalism, bang for your buck, and the amount of knowledge gained over the course of a weekend.” -Sam Rogers, Professional Trimmer

Enjoy the state-of-the-art CMRC facility: the Breadbox.• The custom 70-ft Houseboat, the “Breadbox,” is the regatta headquarters on the racecourse and at the dock. • During your off-sets, spectate from the upper deck or catch up on email with the onboard wifi.• Meals prepared by our on-board chef and snacks are available all day during the racing. • Umpire debriefs, press conferences and awards presentations are held on the upper level after racing with hot appetizers and cold beer.

Bring along family and friends.• Guests are welcome on the Houseboat and can be shuttled out or into shore at any time. • Spectators can watch racing from the upper deck, follow along, or enjoy the keg.

Chicago Match Race Center 2014 Schedule

May 17-18: Spring Invitational (Grade 3) June 13-15: Chicago Match Cup Qualifier (Grade 2) July 24-25: Grade 3 – Summer Invitational A (Grade 3) July 26-27: Grade 3 – Summer Invitational B (Grade 3) August 15-17: Chicago Grand Slam (Grade 2) October 9-10: Autumn Invitational A (Grade 3) October 11-12: Autumn Invitational B (Grade 3)

Grade 2 and 3 events differ in the level of competitiveness of the skippers invited:

• Grade 3’s include mostly local teams and are a great place to begin match racing.

• Grade 2’s are more competitive and harder to obtain invitations because the majority of skippers have to be international.Skippers that are confident in the boats and have experienced crews have performed well at the Grade 2’s.

• Invitations to match race regattas are usually based on ISAF skipper rankings, but we give priority to Level A skippers who sign up before March 1st.

Entry Level Classification

CMRC uses a three-tiered pricing structure (Levels A, B & C) for entry fees to balance event costs with our desire to support participation of young adult and amateur match racing teams. Amateur B & C classifications are based on the skipper’s age at beginning of the regatta. Level A is assigned to skippers who compensate their crews financially -- wages or sponsorship. The Level A classification gives skippers access to an additional benefit package (see below), which we hope will help teams maximize their value at each event.

Level A- Professionally Crewed Team: Like many “owner-driver” sailboat classes, Level A teams consist of crew (can be a single member or entire team) who are paid to sail the event. This can include financial donations to their sailing campaigns.

Additional Level A Benefits: The benefit package is designed to get your team familiar with Tom 28 boat-handling and match racing as quickly as possible. You get additional practice time in the boats and coaching. Furthermore, Level A skippers are often given priority over Level B & C teams who may have more match racing experience and a higher ISAF rankings.

• Pre-event boat charter with half-day of private coaching • Concierge service to help organize accommodation, travel, and even crew• Custom CMRC team gear (upon request) and professional photos

Level B- Corinthian Team: Skipper is 28 or older at the start of the event and no crew members are paid to sail the event. ISAF sailor classification is not relevant. Event expenses may be covered by skipper or sponsor.

Level C- Young Adult/ Youth Team: Skipper is under 28 years old at the start of the event; team members may be older. No crew members can be paid to sail in the event, but event expenses may be covered by the skipper or sponsor.

Level Criteria Entry FeeA -hired, paid crew member Grade 3: $1,250

Grade 2: $2,500B -skipper age 28 or older Grade 3: $625 (DH: $500 per*)

Grade 2: $1,250C -skipper age under 28 Grade 3: $500 (DH: $375 per*)

Grade 2: $950

*DH is the discounted rate for skippers participating in both double-header events

Frequently Asked Questions:

How does the match racing format work? Lots of racing every day.• round robins followed by a series of knock-out style elimination rounds• flights, or groups of four matches, begin with rolling, back-to-back starting sequences that stagger the races so that all four matches can race at the same time • 8-12 races per day

What is the “borrowed boat” system? Equalized, professionally maintained and ready to sail.

• identical equipment so that equipment performance does not affect the outcome of races• sails have the same number of hours; hulls are the same age• teams rotate boats throughout the event

Why are match race entry fees higher than fleet race? Fewer skippers and higher quality events.

• number of entry fees collected is limited to 8, 10 or 12• several costs to the host include: - travel and housing for umpire teams of 8 or 10 - equipment and maintenance for the fleet of Tom 28’s, umpire RIBS, and support boats - operating the match race center facility

Am I Level A if I… …don’t pay my crew wages, but cover their expenses? No.…make a donation to their campaign instead of paying wages? Yes. A donation to a sailing campaign constitutes financial compensation for the crew’s time spent sailing.…sailing with all ISAF Category 1 (amateur) sailors? Maybe. The ISAF sailor classification has no effect on entry fee classification.

What is the best way to get ready for a match race regatta?• read the match racing call book and ask us for other materials• use the pre-event boat charter with coaching from the CMRC Head Coach• let us set up a personalized clinics for you and your team

Is it worth it to sail with professionals in match racing? Yes.

• accelerate your learning curve with on board coaches• with so many races per day, de-brief between races and see results quickly• maximize value of your time learning from a strong tactician who has played the game

CONTACT US

www.chicagomatchrace.comFacebook: ChicagoMatchRaceCenter info@chicagomatchrace.com

Tod Reynolds, Program Directortod@chicagomatchrace.com(312)542-1156

Maggie Shea, Sailing Director Email: Maggie@chicagomatchrace.com(847)833-8573

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