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Entries Close:
October 14, 2010
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.
Rules Changes:
The Sailing Instructions
change the following rules: Rule 32-Course may be
shortened by class, Rule33-Course may be changed by
class, Rule 35-Time limit is by boat, Rule
62.1(a)-Restriction on redress, Rule 77-Appendix G
sail numbers are not required, Race Signals-Postponement
signaled ashore.
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
www.diyc.com.
Classes:
Several spinnaker and non-spinnaker classes based on
PHRF-ECSA handicaps.
Eligibility:
Entrants in handicap classes must
hold a current, valid PHRF-ECSA certificate on file
in the ECSA/PHRF online database before the Close of
Entries, or submitted in hard copy with the entry form.
Additionally, except for Etchells class entrants, boats must
contain, as a minimum, a self bailing cockpit, fixed berths,
galley facilities and the ability to be self supporting for
a weekend cruise.
Facilities:
Some slips may be available gratis
at DIYC on a first come first served basis. A limited number
of transient town moorings are available for boats under 32
ft LOA in the Patchogue River. Dockage may also be found at
Pilots Point Marina and anchorage may be found inside Duck
Island breakwaters.
Entry/Party Fees:
Race Fee: $36.00 per
boat ($40.00 for entries mailed after October 9th 2010)
Additional Fee:
$5.00 per boat for entrants who are not USSA members
Party Fee: $8.00
per person with entry form, ($12.00 per person at the door)
Mail Entries To:
DIYC Race Committee
c/o R M Lee
18 Cinnamon Ridge
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Scoring:
Will be done by a PHRF-based
"time-on-time" system and RRS Appendix A. No
races will be excluded. This regatta will count as a
qualifying race towards the Lloyd Phoenix Trophy.
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.
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