Date:

Saturday, June 7, 2008

Close of Entries:

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

First Warning:

1100 Eastern Daylight Time, Saturday, June 7, 2008

Start:

In the vicinity of Duck Island between the Race Committee Signal Boat and a starting mark assigned by the Race Committee just prior to each race.

Rules:

The races of this regatta will be governed by The Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008, the prescriptions of United States Sailing Association, the Duck Island Yacht Club Sailing Instructions for this event, and this Notice of Race.

Courses:

Will be selected immediately prior to each race by the Race Committee, and signaled in accordance with DIYC Sailing Instructions. The Race Committee will attempt to conduct two races for some classes, weather permitting.

Sailing Instructions:

Will be available no later than 24 hours prior to first warning signal at the Duck Island Yacht Club, Hammock Road South, Westbrook, CT, in the box to the left of the Race Committee bulletin board located under the deck in the front of the clubhouse building, and online at www.diyc.com.

Classes:

Will be determined by the Race Committee prior to the Regatta using PHRF-LIS ratings.  Entries in a separate Etchells class are invited.

Eligibility:

For each entrant (except in the Etchells class), a current, valid PHRF/LIS certificate must be on file and available in the ECSA/PHRF-LIS online database before the Close of Entries, or be submitted to the Race Committee with entry form. Additionally, except for Etchells class entrants, an eligible boat must contain, as a minimum, a self bailing cockpit, fixed berths, galley facilities and the ability to be self supporting for a weekend cruise.

Check-in:

All boats must, upon approaching the Starting Area, check in with the Race Committee Signal Boat prior to each race, by hailing or by VHF radio on Channel 68.  The Race Committee will respond to the call “Duck Island Race Committee.”

Facilities:

Some slips may be available gratis at DIYC on a first come first served basis.   A limited number of transient town moorings are also available (for boats under 32 ft LOA) in the Patchogue River.  Water taxi service will be available between the DIYC facility and all marina slips, moorings, and boats anchored in Duck Island Roads.  Dockage may also be found at Pilots Point Marina. 

Entry & Party Fee:

Race Fee

$40.00 per boat ($35.00 for entries received before May 31, 2008)

Additional:

$  5.00 additional for entrants who are not USSA members

Party fee:

$  7.00 per person with entry form ($12.00 per person at the door)

Scoring:

Races will be scored using a PHRF-based “time-on-time” system.  The Low Point Scoring System will be used to determine the places for boats in each class overall for the Regatta.  This regatta will be counted as a qualifying race towards the Lloyd Phoenix Trophy.

Results:

Will be announced at the post-race party at Duck Island Yacht Club at the end of the day. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each class.

Mail entry to:  DIYC Race Committee, c/o Tim Keyworth