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2nd ANNUAL BALBOA YACHT CLUB
June 6, 2015
BOAT ENTRANT APPLICATION
The Wooden Boat Festival is an annual public event. Its mission is to honor the heritage of Newport Harbor and
the craftsmanship of wooden boats. Net proceeds from the event will support the maritime education of youth as
the next generation of seafarers and protectors of our waterways. We hope that you will join us in celebrating our
seaside community.
DATES AND TIMES
Friday, June 5, 2015
Noon - 4 pm
4 - 5:30 pm
Boat entrants Check-In, receive participant packets, and boats are put in place
Welcome reception aboard yacht America
Saturday, June 6, 2015
7 - 9 am
7 - 9:30 am
10:00 am
10 am - 2 pm
4 - 4:30 pm
5:00 pm
Dining room open for breakfast
Final set up
Opening salute
People’s Choice Voting
Awards Celebration
End of event; boats and exhibitors may begin leaving
Sunday, June 7, 2015
11 am
All boats and exhibitors must have removed all of their property and
refuse from BYC grounds
LOCATION
The Wooden Boat Festival is held on the waterfront of Balboa Yacht Club, 1801 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar,
CA 92625.
ELIGIBILITY
Participation in the Wooden Boat Festival is by invitation. Wooden boats must be show-ready. The application
deadline is 5:00 pm PST, Tuesday, March 31, 2015. The application must be complete and include ALL items:
$100 for in-water boats/$50 for on land boats; high resolution (300 dpi minimum) color photograph of the entry;
description of boat and history. Entry fee will be returned if applicant is not accepted to show. Additional
applications are available online at www.bycwoodenboatfestival.com, at Balboa Yacht Club front office; by calling
(949) 673-3515.
INSURANCE
All accepted participants will sign a Disclaimer of Liability and return to BYC along with a copy of the boat owner’s
Document of Insurance no later than June 1, 2015.
SELECTION PROCESS
A Selection Committee will review each application for fulfillment of eligibility requirements and show quality of the
boat. The WBF committee reserves the right to reject an application at its discretion. Space is limited to 50 boats
and applications are considered on a first-come, first served basis. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by
email and telephone.
CHECK-IN
Boat entrants must pick up participant packets at Check-In for dock/space assignment.
BYC Wooden Boat Festival | 1801 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 www.bycwoodenboatfestival.com
Phone (714) 557-5100 ext. 101; [email protected]
2nd ANNUAL BALBOA YACHT CLUB
June 6, 2015
BOAT PLACEMENT
The WBF Logistics Committee will assign in-water and on-land spaces for entrants on a first-come, first-served
basis. WBF has a limited number of spaces for both in-the-water and trailered vessels. Location will be assigned
to accepted vehicles based on the date the application was received and special requirements.
IDENTIFICATION
All exhibitors must wear their WBF badge while on BYC grounds.
PARKING
No vehicles are allowed on site after 9 am Saturday, June 6, 2015. There will be no street parking. No vehicles
may be left unattended on BYC grounds at any time. A free offsite parking shuttle will run all day Saturday, June
6, 2015, to the Wooden Boat Festival at BYC.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Festival visitors will vote for their favorite boat in each class. A minimum of 3 vessels is required for the WBF to
establish a class. Classes may be added/deleted at the Festival Committee’s discretion. One trophy will be
awarded in each class by public vote in addition to the Mayor’s, Commodore’s and Harbor Master’s Choice
selections.
• Skiff/Row Boat (manpowered)
• Runabout Replica (19’ and over)
• Skiff (outboard)
• Sailboat (18’ and under)
• Kayak/Canoe (manpowered)
• Sailboat (19’-39’)
• Runabout Restored(18’ and under)
• Sailboat (40’ and over)
• Runabout Replica (18’ and under)
• Cruiser (39’ and under)
• Runabout Restored (19’ and over)
• Cruiser (over 40’)
BOAT INVITATIONS
All applications will be considered for acceptance based on quality, local interest, and timely response. Accepted
applicants will be invited by email by April 15, 2015 to bring the boat to BYC on Friday, June 5 to exhibit on June
6, 2015. Every boat owner must provide proof that adequate liability insurance is in force and provide the
specifications and history for the featured vessel as set forth on Boat Entrant’s Application. All boats must be
ready for visitors by 9 am Saturday morning and will remain until 5 pm that day. If you do not want visitors on
board, please let us know and we will provide signage advising the public of viewing privileges only.
BOAT ENTRANT BENEFITS
Each boat owner will receive:
• A custom gift designed especially for entrants
• One official event polo shirt; extras are available for purchase
• An invitation for 2 to the exclusive Friday evening party cruise aboard yacht America
• Photo and narrative in official program
• Boat reader board and signage
• Media mentions and interview opportunities
• Photographs of boats and event
• Entry in People’s Choice and specialty trophy categories
• Concierge service
BYC Wooden Boat Festival | 1801 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 www.bycwoodenboatfestival.com
Phone (714) 557-5100 ext. 101; [email protected]
2nd ANNUAL BALBOA YACHT CLUB
June 6, 2015
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
The vessel Owner/Exhibitor agrees that Balboa Yacht Club (BYC), its Officers, Directors and staff, will be held
harmless from liability for damages arising from any accident caused by Owner including injury to Owner or
damage to Owner’s property, and that Owner’s participation in this event is entirely at Owner’s risk. Owner will be
responsible for any damage to BYC property and any other Owner/Exhibitor’s property, BYC will not accept any
liability for property damage or personal injury or death sustained prior to, during, or after the event.
Agreed to this _____ day of ____________ (Month), 2015.
Vessel Name ___________________________________
_________________________________
PRINT Owner’s Name
_____________________________________
Owner’s Signature
I do hereby certify that I have read and understand The Balboa Yacht Club Wooden Boat Festival
information, rules, and procedures and agree to adhere to same.
Exhibitor acknowledges receipt of information, rules & regulations, and agrees to abide by all.
SIGNED ____________________________ DATE ________________________________
PRINT NAME _______________________ Title/Position ____________________________
CREDIT CARD INFORMATION
Credit Card #________________________________
Security Code_______ Exp. Date__________
Name on card________________________________
Zip code______________________________
Signature ______________________________________________
In Water $100 each
On Land $ 50 each
$________
$________
SUBTOTAL ___ ENTRIES:
Extra Polo Shirts $35
Qty ______Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL Men
Qty______ Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL Women
$___________
$________
$________
SUBTOTAL ___ EXTRA SHIRTS:
TOTAL SUBMITTED:
$___________
$__________
BYC Wooden Boat Festival 1801 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 www.bycwoodenboatfestival.com;
Phone (714) 557-5100 ext. 101; [email protected]
2nd ANNUAL BALBOA YACHT CLUB
June 6, 2015
PROOF OF INSURANCE
Please submit Certificate of Insurance to Balboa Yacht Club by or before June 1, 2015.
BOAT NAME _______________________________________________________________________________
NAME OF INSURED _________________________________________________________________________
CARRIER __________________________________________________________________________________
EXPIRATION DATE _________________________________________________________________________
CHECKLIST OF ITEMS TO BE SUBMITTED
! Completed Application with payment (to be returned if not accepted to show)
! High resolution color photograph of boat (300 dpi minimum)
! Boat specifications, category, and placement (water, trailer, land)
! A history of your boat and any special story surrounding her
! Shirt size of owner and any additional orders
! Any special requests for docking
! Waiver of liability
! Proof of Insurance
! Boarding permitted or prohibited
BYC Wooden Boat Festival 1801 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 www.bycwoodenboatfestival.com;
Phone (714) 557-5100 ext. 101; [email protected]
2nd ANNUAL BALBOA YACHT CLUB
June 6, 2015
BOAT ENTRANT APPLICATION
OWNER(S) ________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________ CITY_________________ STATE______ ZIP_____________
PHONE (_____)___________________ _ ______ CELL (______) ____________________________________
May we include your cell phone number on the boat roster? Yes No (circle one)
EMAIL ____________________ _____________
WWW __________________________________________
CAPTAIN __________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________ CITY________________ STATE_______ ZIP___________
PHONE (_____)______________ ________________ CELL(____) __________ _________________________
Boat Name __________________________________ Year Built _____________________________________
Manufacturer _________________________________ Model _______________________________________
Circle One:
New
Restored
Preserved
Replica
Wooden Hull type ___________________________________________________________________________
Classic/Classic Design _________________________
Length of hull ______________
Pre-1975 Classic ________________________
Length overall (including bowsprit, platforms, etc.) _________________
Beam _______________ Draft ___________________ Color ________________________
Vessel/boat’s current location __________________________________________________________________
Wooden Boat Festivals shown in to date: _________________________________________________________
3 x 5 inch minimum color photo (300 dpi min.) to be sent in with application.
Circle One:
• Skiff/Row Boat (manpowered)
• Skiff (outboard)
• Kayak/Canoe (manpowered)
• Runabout Restored(18’ and under)
• Runabout Replica (18’ and under)
• Runabout Restored (19’ and over)
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•
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Runabout Replica (19’ and over)
Sailboat (18’ and under)
Sailboat (19’-39’)
Sailboat (40’ and over)
Cruiser (39’ and under)
Cruiser (over 40’)
Display (circle one): In water
on trailer on land
Do you allow spectators aboard? (Circle one) Yes No
Thank you for your interest in making the 2015 Festival exceptional.
BYC Wooden Boat Festival 1801 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 www.bycwoodenboatfestival.com;
Phone (714) 557-5100 ext. 101; [email protected]