Entries Close:
August 11, 2010
About Pursuit
Races: Pursuit is for PHRF
races with a defined distance. After creating a race with a
given distance, starting times for each boat are calculated
by subtracting the handicap time from the basic start time.
On this basis, if all boats sail to their handicaps, they
will cross the finish line simultaneously! One advantage of
this handicap rule is that the order of finish is the same
as the final standing. The time correction is calculated in
exactly the same way as for PHRF, time on distance.
Start:
In or near Duck Island Roads,
Westbrook, CT. Start time for each entrant, based on
time-on-distance handicap and course, will be listed in the
Entry List. The First Start will not be before 1830, without
consent of the entrant, and the Last Start will not be later
than 2045. Communication by cell phone will be required for
confirming proper start time and actual finish time.
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 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
Safety Requirement:
Jack lines and harnesses
must be used.
Courses:
The Race Committee will select and
include courses in the Entry List prior to the race. Course
lengths will range from approximately 40 to approximately
110 nautical miles.
Sailing
Instructions and Entry List:
Will be available 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.
The Sailing Instruction no later than 24 hours prior to
first Start and the Entry List 3 hours prior to first Start
Classes:
Several spinnaker and non-spinnaker classes based on
PHRF-ECSA handicaps are planned. At lease one planned class
will finish at Block Island, other(s) will finish at Duck
Island. Indicate preference on Entry Form.
Eligibility:
Entrants must hold a current,
valid PHRF-ECSA certificate on file in the ECSA/PHRF
online database or a valid DIYC PHRF Certificate before the
Close of Entries, or submitted in hard copy with the
entry form. Additionally, 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 Fees:
| |
entries mailed thru August 6th,
2010) |
entries mailed after August
6th, 2010) |
|
Member |
$21 |
$26 |
|
Non-member |
$38 |
$43 |
Additional Fee:
$5.00 per boat for entrants who are not USSA members
Mail Entries To:
DIYC Race Committee
c/o R M Lee
18 Cinnamon Ridge
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Scoring:
Will be based on finish order and
RRS Appendix A.
Results and Prizes:
Results will be announced at the DIYC
clubhouse at 1800 Eastern Daylight Time, 14 August 2010.
Prizes will be awarded for the first three places in each
class.
