The Old Man Opti Race is back sponsored by Rice Realty Group!  This year it is anybody's game.  Last year's champion, Nico Pini, has retired to Annapolis, that means it's anybody's game! 

This is a fundraiser, I will remind everyone how this works.  

First off, we need the sailors, this regatta is eligible to both Men and Women who will turn 30 this year or older.  In the past few years we have had 25-30 boats on the line, it is one of the most competitive adult one design events on the bay!  This year entry fees are $30, with an additional $20 if you need to charter a boat, we have 12 available.  This is a three race series.  We give sailor awards based on the following:

• Top 3 Overall - (1st Overall the Old Man Opti Trophy -- The Pete Motl)
• Top Masters Division (62+ got to be eligible for Social Security)
• Top Adjusted Weight Handicap
• Top Female

Second, It's a spectator sport.  What better way to spend the evening than watching people in contorted positions sail a boat the same size as a bath tub!  This party is organized like a Kentucky derby party, where 50% of the pot goes directly to the Sailing Foundation!  You can size up the sailors and wager on which sailor you think will win the regatta.  Each sailor will try to solicit bets on themselves for bragging rights as the favorite!  At the end of the night we give a few awards for those not sailing related.  You can wager in $5 increments, so bet early and often, betting closes after the 2nd race.  Those Prizes are as follows:

• Top Handicaper (Person who has the Most Eligible Winnings)
• Top Contributor (Person who Wagers the Most)
• The Favorite (Sailor with most money wagered on them)

While you are watching the races, come have a drink at the bar, and buy a limited edition T-Shirt.  This has been a great event for the past few summers! Come join us!