Regatta Location:
Davis Island Yacht Club
1315 Severn Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33606
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Important Notes: 

• NA Registration website- Registration, Notice of Race, and Sailing Instructions

Official Notice Board https://www.racingrulesofsailing.org/documents/14031/event

Regatta Contact:
Claude Bonanni:  bonanniclaude@gmail.com

Star Class Executive:


Principal Race Officer:
Paul Leonard: paul.e.leonard@gmail.com

Schedule of Events:

Sunday, October 25

• 0900-1800 - Check-in, Inspection of Boat, Team Weigh-In

Monday, October 26

• 0900 - 1300 - Check-in, Inspection of Boat, Team Weigh-In
• 1400 - Practice Race 
• 1800 - Opening Ceremony - Dinner Out - Kitchen Closed on Monday

Tuesday, October 27

• 0830 - 1000 - Continental Breakfast
• 0900 - Competitors’ Briefing
• 1100 - First Warning Signal (2 races scheduled)
• After Racing - Debrief with Snacks & Pub Grub menu available

Wednesday, October 28

• 0830 - 1000 - Breakfast Buffet
• 0900 - Competitors’ Briefing
• 1100 - First Warning Signal (2 races scheduled)
• After Racing - Debrief with Snacks & Pub Grub menu available

Thursday, October 29

• 0830 - 1000 - Continental Breakfast
• 0900 - Competitors’ Briefing
• 1100 - First Warning Signal (2 races scheduled)
• After Racing - Debrief with Snacks & Pub Grub menu available
• 1900 - Taste of Tampa Dinner at the Club

Friday, October 30

• 0830 - 1000 - Breakfast Buffet
• 0900 - Competitors’ Briefing
• 1100 - First Warning Signal (2 races scheduled)
• 1530 - No Warning Signal After This Time
• After Racing - Awards Ceremony - Haul-out and De-rig

General Information About Boat Storage and Launching:

There are three (1 ton, 2 ton, and 5 ton) hoists. The 5-ton and 2-ton hoists will be utilized for the regatta. There is a large paved area surrounding the hoists. 


General Information About the Racing Area:

Average Wind Direction during Late October: East to Northeast, shifting North with frontal activity
Average Wind Speed: 8–12 Knots
Average Water Depth: ~10 Feet
Tides: Rise or Fall Up to ~2.5 Feet or 0.75 Meters

Late October brings transitional weather to Tampa Bay as winds shift from warmer easterly patterns toward more northerly flows when fronts pass. Conditions are often moderate with relatively flat water under east or north winds, making for steady racing. Seabreezes can still develop earlier in the week, especially in warm conditions, offering consistent afternoon winds. If a cold front arrives, expect stronger and gustier winds with a noticeable direction shift to the north, along with potentially choppier water. While tropical activity is less common this late in the season, it’s still possible and can create more variable conditions. Overall, late October offers generally manageable race conditions with the potential for tactical complexity around shifting systems.

Related News and Information:

Travel and Local Information:

The yacht club is located approximately 15 minutes from Tampa International Airport. 

There is limited parking for trailers and cars at the yacht club. The club is located about 3 km from several large brand hotels. There also may be private home/room rentals available nearby through Airbnb or VRBO.