The Cabrillo beach 2nd Annual Enduro will be held on July 19 and 20, 2008 at Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, CA. In sea breezes of 15-25 mph with water temperatures of 65° to 72° F and air temperatures of 70° to 85° F.

This Event will consist of Figure 8 racing. If the wind does not reach the 15 mph minimum, as reported by iWindsurf.com, the race committee may elect to run course racing, so also bring your formula or alternative gear if you can.

Racers are encouraged to register early to secure their spot and to take advantage of the early registration discount. Please refer to the Registration Form for more details.

The Cabrillo Beach Enduro is organized by the City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks and by the Cabrillo Beach Boosters and their volunteers.

Any and all proceeds from the Event benefit the youth and recreation programs at Cabrillo Beach.

MEN:

•   Sport: any novice racer (no sandbaggers please!), including racers who participated in last yearís Event and were not among the top three (3) finishers

•   Open: has raced before - note the top three (3) finishers in last year's novice class will be placed automatically in this class   

•   Masters: 50 years of age and over on the race day

WOMEN:

•   Sport and Open: will race as one class but will be scored separately if each class enrolment meets a minimum of
five (5) in each class

The Enduro is a fun format designed to appeal to all windsurfers with any type of equipment. There are no equipment restrictions or specific requirements but the Organizers retain the right to disallow any equipment deemed unsafe or not in the spirit of the Event

Racers automatically grant the Organizer and the City of Los Angeles permission to photograph and or videotape them during the period of the Event. The sole purpose of these photographs and or videos is for publication, advertisement, and exhibition of services offered by the Organizer and the City of Los Angeles.

Racers agree to relieve the Organizer, the City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks and its officer agents and employees and the Cabrillo Beach Boosters from any liabilty in connection with any injury to them in this race. Racers understand that the City carries no insurance. Racers also understand that there will be no refunds, transfers or make-up days.

During racing, competitors may be required by the Organizer to wear jerseys or other items carrying the Event sponsorsí branding.

All racers must register with their Registration Form a sail number that they plan to use during the races. Any changes must be made in writing to the Race Committee before the start of the competion. Racers will be responsible for numbering their own sails; sail numbers must be at least 12î high, made in contrasting color to the sail body and placed above the boom. Tape will be available on-site on the day of the Event to assist in this process.

Space is limited, so we recommend that you register in advance by submitting a Registration Form. This will also speed up your sign-in on the day of the Event and you will save $10 on your registration fee. In order for your advance registration to be complete, PLEASE MAIL CASH OR A CHECK, ATTENTION CABRILLO BEACH BOOSTERS, 3714 Bluff Place, San Pedro CA 90731. Your advance registration fee is $30 and covers race logistics and other related expenses. Each race participant will receive a race jersey and a free bbq meal at the awards ceremony to be held on July 20th. IF YOU WISH TO BRING GUESTS TO THE BBQ ON JULY 20TH, PLEASE NOTE THE NUMBER AND THEIR NAME(S) ON YOUR REGISTRATION FORM AND ADD $12 PER GUEST TO YOUR REGISTRATION FEE.

The Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel is offering Event participants a generous $40 per night discount on room rates from July 18 through 20 2008. In order to benefit from this program, reservations must be made before June 18 2008. The hotel is located at 601 S. Palos Verdes St., San Pedro, a short five minute drive from Cabrillo Beach. In order to make reservations, please call
1-310-519-8021 or 1-888-890-9888 and refer to "Enduro" to access the blocked rooms.

Additional logistical information will follow, in addition to comprehensive Sailing Instructions. If you have any questions, please contact Joe Roth joeroth@ixnetcom.com at 916-719-6000 or Stephanie LeBlond stephanie.leblond@sbcglobal.net
or 310-989-7801.