Registration Guide

Here is a step by step guide to your registration:
You can choose from among three methods to register:
a. By downloading the Entry Forms (in PDF format) from the Race Information page of the website, completing the forms and returning them with the required additional information and entry fees by mail, or;
b. By requesting a package of Entry Forms and other information to be mailed to you for completion and return by mail. To initiate this process, use the "Contact Us" link on the website, or;
c. By using our on-line registration process described below.

1. Create an Account
To begin the registration process, go to Register Now and please create an account and make a note of your username and password. This will allow you to access and edit your information as you need to until it is complete and accepted by the Race Committee. In order to use this site your computer must be set to accept cookies.

2. Fill in as much information as you can
For now, please fill in as much information as you can. This will help us with organization and planning. You can review and edit your application as needed. If there is any information that you are unsure about please enter what you know and return later to complete the rest of the details. If you have questions about what is being asked, please contact the Marblehead-to-Halifax Race Committee by e-mail.

3. Rating Cerification

3a. Rating Certification - IRC
To compete in the IRC Division, you must have a valid IRC Certificate. If your IRC Time Corrector (TCC) is greater than 1.081, you must have an Endorsed IRC Certificate.

IRC Certificates are issued through US Sailing's Offshore Office. Applications for certificates may be made online through www.ussailing.org/offshore/irc. To allow sufficient time to process certificate applications and to avoid unnecessary delays, all IRC Division competitors must commence the IRC certification application process at the first opportunity. Starting early will allow the necessary time to gather and submit any additional information required by the rating office to complete the certification process. Additional help and information is available on the US-IRC website www.us-irc.org.

3b. Rating Certification - ORR
IRC Division yachts that desire to be dual scored under the Offshore Racing Rule (ORR) must have a valid ORR Certificate -Full Measurement type. Details of the ORR are given on the website of the Offshore Racing Association, www.offshorerace.org.
Application form for ORR Certificates are available from US Sailing at www.ussailing.org/offshore/ORR/orr.asp

3c. Handicap Certificate - PHRF
To be scored in the PHRF Racing or Cruising Divisions, you must have a valid PHRF New England (PHRF-NE) handicap.

If you are from outside PHRF-NE jurisdiction, and hold a valid PHRF handicap certificate or equivalent (e.g., on the current NSYA Yacht List) from your regional rating authority, you may obtain a PHRF-NE handicap for the Marblehead-to-Halifax Ocean Race as follows:

Entries in the PHRF Divisions having current, valid handicap certificates issued by a recognized regional authority other than PHRF-NE will have their certificates submitted by the MHORC to a PHRF-NE Handicap Review Board for normalization of their handicaps to PHRF-NE standards. All such entrants (including those with approved Canadian handicaps), will submit Handicap Application forms with all relevant data for this normalization process. The Handicap Review Board will be the final authority on PHRF handicaps for all race entrants. MHORC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY IRC RATING CHANGE or PHRF HANDICAP CHANGE WHICH TAKES PLACE AFTER THE ENTRY DEADLINE. Questions about PHRF handicaps must be received by 15 June 2007. There will no discussion of PHRF handicaps on the day of the Captain's Meeting.

See the Notice of Race 2007 for complete information.

4. Make entry fee payment
You can make your entry fee payment with this site. This is a secure e-commerce enabled process. Payments for Marblehead-to-Halifax 2007 can also be made in the traditional manner by Check, Bank Draft or Credit Card. Please see the instructions for payment later in this process for further details.

Note that the Entry Fee is dependent on both the date of submission and the LOA of your boat.

5. Confirmation of your entry
Upon submission of this completed application you will be contacted by e-mail to confirm receipt of your entry and intention to participate. Your entry will be listed on receipt when the entry fee is paid. Your entry will not be complete and final until full payment has been received and all your information is complete and accepted by the Race Committee.

6. Completion of essential paperwork
Please note that the Entry process must be completed by Check-In and Final Registration in Marblehead prior to the race. At that time, you will need to bring your Final Crew List, the Safety and Inspection Check List, the Press Information Form, and make payment or receive credit to reflect the appropriate Entry Fee. The necessary forms may be downloaded from this website.

7. Notes of entry
It is understood that by submitting the on-line entry form below, all entrants will have read and understood the Notes to Entry Form, Notice of Race 2007 and Addendums.

8. Amendment to the electronic process
The organizers of Marblehead-to-Halifax 2007 have the right at any time to amend or adjust this electronic entry process.

Important Notes on Entries:
1. Classes will be confirmed or altered by the final decision of the Marblehead-to-Halifax Ocean Race Committee.
2. A copy of the appropriate current PHRF, NEMA, IRC, and ORR measurement certificates must be presented.
3. The Marblehead-to-Halifax 2007 Committee recommends that you advise your insurance underwriter of the execution of this entry.
4. Please remember that all participants will be required to show proof of citizenship upon arrival in Halifax.
5. A YACHT DISPOSING GARBAGE INTO THE SEA CAN BE PROTESTED AND A PENALTY AND/OR DISQUALIFICATION WILL BE IMPOSED.