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Entries:
Close September 3, 2013. Entries
should be created online at
www.americanregatta.com/diyc.
Start:
In or near Duck Island
Roads, Westbrook, CT. The First Warning Signal is scheduled
at 0900. Time Limit for all boats is 2400 Saturday September
7, 2013.
Rules:
This regatta will be governed by
The Racing Rules of Sailing 2013-2016.
Rule Changes:
The Sailing Instructions change
several rules in addition to Rule 77-Appendix G-sail
numbers are not required and Race Signals-Postponement
signaled ashore. Double handed entries may use self steering
devices during sail changes, changing Rule 52.
Safety Requirements:
Jack lines and harnesses are
recommended for use between sunset and sunrise; and PFDs
whenever reefed. At least two persons must be aboard.
Conformance to ISAF Offshore Special Regulations for Race
Category 4 Monohulls is strongly encouraged.
Courses:
The Race Committee will select and
signal a course immediately prior to the race. Course length
will range from approximately 40 to approximately 50
nautical miles. All planned courses terminate back at Duck
Island.
Sailing Instructions:
Will be available at
least one week before the first Warning on the Duck Island
Yacht Club web site www.diyc.com.
Notices to Competitors will be posted on the Race Committee
bulletin board located below the deck in the front of the
clubhouse building, Hammock Road South, Westbrook, CT.
Classes:
Spinnaker and non-spinnaker classes based on PHRF handicaps
are planned.
Eligibility:
Entrants must hold a current, valid
PHRF-ECSA or DIYC-PHRF certificate before the Close
of Entries. 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.
Fees:
Race Fee: $40 per boat ($50 for
entries mailed after September 3, 2013)
$10.00 additional for entrants who are
not USSA members
Entries should be created online at
www.americanregatta.com/diyc
Mail Checks and Paper Entries To:
DIYC Race Committee
c/o Todd McKenzie
37 Overlook Drive
Westbrook, CT 06498
Scoring:
Will be done by a PHRF-based
"time-on-time" system and RRS Appendix A. This
regatta is an ECSA Offshore Circuit Bonus Points race.
Results and Prizes:
Results will be posted on the DIYC web
site. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in
each class at the end-of-year DIYC Awards Banquet.
Notice: The skipper's
meeting for Friday has been cancelled. Any questions can be
directed to Todd McKenzie, 203-627-0321.
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* * Rev. 03 September 2013* * *
This html version
incorporates NOR Amendment #1 of the same date.
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