Mesdames & Monsieurs! The Redwood Empire Boules Club is pleased to invite you to celebrate the coming of summer and enjoy what promises to be a memorable weekend of boules and camaraderie. We are proud to host the FPUSA 2012 Northwest Regional Men’s and Women’s Doubles Tournament on Sunday, June 24th, in Fort Bragg, a charming seacoast town located 150 miles north of San Francisco on California’s beautiful Mendocino Coast.
But wait—there’s more! Come early and play in the first annual Skip Wollenberg Memorial Open on Saturday, June 23rd. This event will be a select doubles format, co-hosted by the REBC and the Noyo YoYos, the fun, slightly rag-tag Mendocino Coast club. Note the late start time for those who drive up Saturday morning.
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Tournament Details
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, June 23–24, 2012
L o c at i o n : 300 S. Lincoln, C.V. Starr Community Center, Fort Bragg Contacts:
Skip Wollenberg Memorial Open Select Doubles Tournament
Entry fee: $10 player / $20 team
Registration Closes: Thursday, June 21st
Who can play: This is an open which means players need not belong to a pétanque club (anyonecan play); and while competition-grade boules are preferred, they are not required. The format is select doubles, which means the team can be any combination of age and gender.
Prizes: Cash! As well as, Mendocino County wine for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners; raffle chances for everyone to win a 2-night stay at a local inn, Mendocino wines, art and more.
Check-In: Ends at 11:30 am; games start at 12:00 pm sharp.
Food and libations: Due to the late start, there will be no lunch break. Players are responsible for their own lunch. Water will be provided; soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase throughout the day.
Post-tournament: Awards and Skip Wollenberg remembrance celebration.
FPUSA Northwest Regional Men’s and Women’s Doubles Tournament
Entry Fee: $25 player / $50 team (fee reflects $15 per player registration plus $10 for lunch)
Registration Closes: Thursday, June 21st
Who can play: This is an FPUSA-sanctioned event. Players must hold a current FPUSA license. The format is men’s doubles and women’s doubles. *Competition-grade boules are required.
P r i z e s : Cash and medals; also Mendocino County wine for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners; raffle chances for everyone to win Mendocino wines, art and more.
Check-in: Ends at 9:00 am; games start at 9:30 am sharp
Food and libations: Water, coffee, fruit, morning pastries, and lunch provided by your hosts; soft drinks and snacks available for purchase throughout the day.
**Eligibility: Newer players who have never been a member of an FPUSA-affiliated club have the option of joining by the registration deadline, and would be eligible to play in the Regional on Sunday, June 24th. FPUSA members who have not yet renewed for 2012 must do so by May 25th to be eligible to play in the Regional.
**Both tournaments will be played according to FPUSA rules. Please see registration form.
Lodging & Travel
You will find all the information you need for your visit to Fort Bragg, California, at:
www.FortBragg.com; for all of Mendocino County, including Fort Bragg, your travel website will be:
www.VisitMendocino.com. This is peak- season on the Mendocino Coast; inns, motels, B&Bs and campgrounds often sell-out so make your reservation soon. Your hosts recommend these Fort Bragg lodging options:
Harbor Lite Lodge: Overlooking the mouth of the Noyo River and Noyo Harbor, this popular hotel offers view and non-view rooms and a variety of attractive package options.
Beachcomber Motel: Ocean-front motel, 72 rooms, includes private hot tub suites with fireplaces and gorgeous ocean views.
Colombi Motel: Built in 1955, this family owned motel is clean, quiet and affordable.
The Country Inn: A charming 1890s redwood house beautifully and thoughtfully renovated for comfort and enjoyment.
Pomo RV Park and Campground: For those who wish to bring a motor home, or car-camp, the Pomo is conveniently located one mile south of Fort Bragg on Highway 1.
By Automobile
From San Francisco via Highway 101
163 miles • 31⁄2 hours
Head north on the Golden Gate Bridge, continue north for approximately 112 miles to Cloverdale, where you have two choices...
The Anderson Valley route: Highway 128 West from Cloverdale takes you through Anderson Valley’s wine country. When you reach Highway 1 at the mouth of the Navarro River go North to the North Mendocino Coast and Fort Bragg.
The Willits/Highway 20 route: Stay on 101 north to Willits and turn west on Highway 20. This route takes you to Fort Bragg, through Coastal Redwoods .
From San Francisco via Highway 1 (The scenic coastal route)
175 miles • 43⁄4 hours
One of California’s most stunning seaside drives follows Highway 1 along the Sonoma and Mendocino coastlines. This is a longer drive up than Highway 101 to Mendocino County, but it’s well worth the time. Head north on the Golden Gate Bridge and cut over to Highway 1 from Highway 101 at any of several locations. You could take the Highway 1 West/Muir Woods exit in Marin County. Or take the “River Road” west off of 101 just north of Santa Rosa to drive along the lower reaches of the Russian River. When you reach the Sonoma Coast, turn north to reach Fort Bragg and the North Mendocino Coast.
From Sacramento
189 miles • 41⁄4 hours
Take Highway 5 north to Williams, then Highway 20 west to Highway 101. Take Highway 101 to Willits, then take Highway 20 west again to continue to Fort Bragg and the North Mendocino Coast.
From Humboldt County & North
Take US 101 south to State Rte 1 (at Leggett). Take State Rte 1 south, until it becomes Main Street in Fort Bragg.
From Gold Country (Redding, Chico, Yuba City)
From Redding, Chico and surrounding communities, travel US Highway 5 south, and turn west on Highway 20, which takes you to Fort Bragg and the North Mendocino Coast. From Yuba City take Highway 20 west to Fort Bragg.
By Air
There are 4 options; the closest airport is the
Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, a 21⁄2 hour drive from Fort Bragg. This is a small airport, easy to navigate but limited in flights and carriers. Other options include: San Francisco International, Sacramento International and Oakland International. Driving time to Fort Bragg from these airports is between 4–5 hours in normal traffic.
Fort Bragg enjoys a coastal Mediterranean climate—the weather is temperate even in June. The average high temperature in June is 62 degrees – the average low is 48.
- Sweater/Jacket—you are coming to the Northern California coast, it gets chilly!
- Binoculars—there is SO much to see
- Camera
- Motion sickness medicine if you get car sick; getting here involves some twisty roads
If you forget any of these items, don’t fret - you can buy them locally in Fort Bragg.
- Planning Your Stay
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There’s so much to do and see in Mendocino County, a couple days just won’t be enough. www.VisitMendocino. com and www.FortBragg.com are useful resources to help you plan an exceptional Fort Bragg and Mendocino County getaway.
- Where to Play Petanque in Mendocino County
There are pétanque courts open to players throughout the county. The attached maps show the location of courts in both the city of Fort Bragg and around the county.
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