Entries Close:
August 22, 2009, 0900 hours
Pre-Race Meeting;
All racers are required to meet at DIYC at 0900 for race
briefing and coach assignment.
Start:
In or near Duck Island Roads,
Westbrook, CT. The First Warning Signal is scheduled at
1100.
Rules:
This regatta will be governed by
The Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012, the Sailing
Instructions, and this Notice of Race.
Courses:
Will be selected immediately prior
to each race by the Race Committee, and signaled in
accordance with the Sailing Instructions. The Race
Committee may conduct two races for some classes, weather
permitting.
Sailing
Instructions: Will be
available no later than 24 hours prior to first warning
signal at Duck Island Yacht Club, Hammock Road South,
Westbrook, CT, in the box to the left of the Race Committee
bulletin board located below the deck in the front of the
clubhouse building, and online at
.
Classes:
Spinnaker and non-spinnaker classes.
Eligibility:
Anyone who is interested in
learning to sailboat race with DIYC.
On board
volunteers: DIYC has an
active racing program with many sailors who have years of
racing experience. Some sailors/coaches will be available to
volunteer their knowledge and experience aboard a non
member’s boat for the race.
Owners
responsibility: The Captain
and or boat owner hold said volunteer/coach and DIYC
harmless for any and all damages and or liability claims as
a result of this event.
Entry/Party Fees:
Race Fee: Free
Mail Entries To
DIYC Or Meet at DIYC at 0900 Saturday August 22, 2009:
DIYC Race Committee
c/o Roger
Bauman
389
Fairview Road
Westbrook,
CT 06498
Scoring:
Will be done by a PHRF-based
“time-on-time” system and RRS Appendix A. No races will be
excluded.
Results and Prizes:
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.
