2007 US Multihull Championship
for the Hobie Alter Cup
April 24-28

Sponsored by
U.S. Sailing and Rolex

Hosted by
Melbourne Yacht Club

Held in Ballard Park in Melbourne, Florida

Tuesday, April 24  (Practice Day)

0800 - 1100    Check In
1100              Competitor's Meeting
1200              1st Warning Practice Race
1800              Cookout Ballard Park

Wednesday, April 25

      0800 - 1100    Late Check In

Notice of Race

Map to Venue

Map to Melbourne
Yacht Club
(courtesy of MapQuest)

Melbourne is located on the
east coast of
Central Florida, on the
Indian River,

Located only 1/2 mile inland from the ocean breezes.
This location guarantees fantastic year-round sailing, with good winds, but in protected waters.
See manatees and dolphins
while you sail!

Boats to be Sailed
F16 Blade

Event History

Check in: Check in will be at Ballard Park between 8 am and 11 am April 24th. At this time, competitors may order additional meals and tickets to social activities.

Entry Fee: $350 Includes, Boat Insurance, Lunches, Cookout Tuesday, Dinner Thursday, and Friday Banquet with open bar at EGYC. Entry Fees must be paid by March 21^st 2007 and are not refundable after that date.

Damage Deposit: Competitors must pay a damage deposit in the amount of $1,000 by cashier’s check payable to Melbourne Yacht Club at check in. Unused damage deposits will be returned at the conclusion of the regatta.

Location and Sailing area: Launching area is at Ballard Park in Melbourne. The sailing area will be the Indian River Lagoon south of Eau Gallie Causeway and east of Ballard Park. 

Housing: Private housing is available on a first come / first serve basis to registered competitors. Consideration will be given to family members of competitors. Contact John Fox  (Phone: 772 581 9401) ( )

It is suggested that participants not wanting housing stay at the Lexington Hotel. (Phone: (321) 773-0325) The Lexington is across the causeway approximately 4 miles from Ballard Park. We do not endorse any of the motels on US1 (South Harbor Blvd.)

Camping: Camping is available at Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, FL 32935  Phone: 321-255-4307 http://www.brevardparks.com/rv_tent/wickham.htm

Ballard Park Venue