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• Captain's Laundry Race - 2023

  • When
    06/17/2023
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    9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    The DBC Clubhouse will be the base of operations.

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  This year's event will include both sailboats and paddlers!!

  • Sailboat Course will be North of the Clubhouse
  • Paddler Course will be South of the Clubhouse
  • NOTE:  At least 4 boats for each course must signup in order to go through the effort of running the race.

  
  

  SAFETY FIRST AND FUN WILL FOLLOW!!!

  • • Get your water squirting devices and join the raucous crowd searching for the Captain's Laundry!
    • OPTIONAL:  Decorate your boat, dress like a pirate or feel free to simply put on your regular gear and come out and enjoy the tomfoolery of the day!
    • 30 minutes prior to the race there will be water fights until all are throughly soaked.
    • Once the race begins, one needs to keep an eye out for the Captain's Laundry.
    • There will be 7 items of his laundry on floats along the course.
    • The Winners:  Whoever completes their course and has the most laundry will be deemed the winner of that course!
    • NO WATER BALLOONS OF ANY TYPE ALLOWED!!!
      
      
  • Attendees:  DBC Members and Invited Guests (limited to 2 guests per adult member)
    
    
  • Participant Boat Types:  
  • • Sailboats
    • Paddlers - Kayaks, Standup Paddleboards, or any vessel meant to be paddled
      
      
  • Tide:  High Tide +3.2 at 10:57 AM

  • The Event:  
  • • Bring your squirt guns, water cannons etc. and prepare for battle. Keep your opponents from gathering the Captain's laundry which is scattered about the course.
    • 9:30 AM - Check-in
    • 10:00 AM - Water fights and bedlam
    • 10:30 AM - Races Begin
    • Post Race - Pot Luck Luncheon - BRING A DISH TO SHARE!
      
      
  • Awards:  Awards for best boat, race winners, and anything we think deserves an award!
    
    
  • Registration:  Online registration is required.  Members are expected to register by clicking on the blue "Register" button on this page. 
    NOTE:  Registration will close at midnight the day before the race.
  • • Instructions and Waiver:  
    • • ALL participants (Members and Guests) must sign the waiver prior to participating in the event. 
        NOTE:  If bringing guests, please have your guest sign a printed copy of the Waiver (link below) and return the signed copy to Carol Elwood prior to the event.
      • By registering online for the event, you are agreeing to all of the terms outlined in the Captain's Laundry Race Instructions and in the Captain's Laundry Race Waiver  
      • A copy of the WAIVER is located at the following link: 
        Captain's Laundry Race - WAIVER
      • A copy of the SAILBOAT instructions are located at the following link:
        Captain's Laundry Race - SAILBOAT Instructions
      • A copy of the PADDLEBOAT instructions are located at the following link:
        Captain's Laundry Race - PADDLEBOAT Instructions
      • The online registration form provides a checkbox where you will indicate you agree with these terms.
      • Should you have a problem registering online, please print and sign a copy of this form and bring it to the check-in on the morning of the race.
      • NOTE:  If multiple people on a family membership are registering, EACH member must register separately using the online registration form.  Guest of members must check-in and sign the waiver on the day of the event.
        
        
  • Host:  Carol Elwood
    
    
  • What to Bring:  Bring a dish to share for the awards party.  DBC will provide beer, wine, water, and sodas.
    
    
  • Protect Our Environment:  NO water balloons allowed (not even bio-degradable balloons, as they take 4 years to de-grade)

  Tide:  High Tide +3.2 at 10:57 AM

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