Dear Owners and Boat Representatives,

This event has been designated part of the European Circuit Med.

The dead line for entries is already expired, so please apply as soon as
possible.

The Notice of Race, entry form and general information can also be
accessed through the link on the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda web
site: www.yccs.it

DOCKAGE:
The entry fee includes mooring fees from 08.00 hrs on 11th June 2008 to
08.00 hrs on 15th June, 2008 at Porto Cervo Marina provided that the
completed entry form and entry fee are received by the Yacht Club Costa
Smeralda before 1st May, 2008


SAIL BUTTONS may be purchased in advance (US $60 each) through Stagg
Yachts.  If you need sail buttons and place your order at least two weeks
before the event.

The following forms need to be completed in order to participate:

Your 2008 CLASS DUES and One Design Certificate fees must be paid prior to
racing.

The Class Association form (can be found at
http://www.farr40.org/images/pdf/classduesapplication.pdf).

Your 2008 European Fleet DUES must be paid prior to racing.

The European Fleet Association form is attached HERE.
Overseas owners are kindly requested to ask for a guest membership of the
Farr 40 European Fleet using the same form and send it to
(pirina@farr40.net).

CREW DECLARATION.  The App 5 crew declaration is attached HERE.
Please complete the form and send it to Bunny via email or fax it to
410-268-1137 no later than 15th May, so that your crew classification can
be verified against the ISAF database.

CREW CLASSIFICATION.  If you have Group 1 crew members who need to apply,
the ISAF application can be found
at:http://www.sailing..org/isafsailor/default.asp

They will need to register with ISAF Sailor to receive a user name and
password and then must check "yes" for ISAF Classification to complete the
application using their new password.  90% of all classification requests
are completed within seven days, some are issued immediately!

SUBSTITUTE / RELIEF HELMSMEN.  All substitute or relief helmsmen must be
ISAF Group 1, approved by the helmsman eligibility committee and current
members of the Farr 40 Class Association.
The helmsman application can be found here:
http://www.farr40.org/index.php?option=com_philaform&form_id=4&Itemid=1

SAIL DECLARATION.  Your sail button list must be turned before or during
registration.  The new 2008 declaration form is attached and you'll notice
a couple of changes from last year.  In 2008, you may carry 3 masthead
spinnakers and will not be required to carry a Storm Trysail, but must
carry your #4 jib and a fractional Spinnaker on board at all times.

YACHT OWNER COMPLIANCE FORM.  The Yacht Owner Compliance form must be
completed and signed by all owners, the tactician and your boat captain if
you have one.  The form is attached and can also be found online at
http://www.farr40.org/pdf/app10.pdf and must be turned in by the end of
registration.

Please call or email me if you need my assistance with anything.

Best regards,

Fabrizio Pirina
Secretary
Farr 40 European Fleet
Fax: +39078991213
Tel: +390789902237
Skype: Fabrizio.Pirina

Porto Cervo - 02 May 2008 13:29