Entries:
Close May 29, 2013. Late
fee will apply after May 27th. 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
1100.
Rules:
This regatta will be governed by
The Racing Rules of Sailing 2013-2016, the prescriptions
of the US Sailing Association, the DIYC PHRF Sailing
Instructions, and this Notice of Race.
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.
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 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 & Eligibility::
Spinnaker and non-spinnaker classes determined by the Race
Committee using ECSA-PHRF ratings. Five or more paid entries
of equal rating may request to be a separate class. Each
entrant must have a current, valid ECSA-PHRF
certificate available in the PHRF-ECSA online database
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. A class for Melges 24 is expected.
Facilities:
Some slips may be available gratis at
DIYC on a first come first served basis (check the web site
for contact info). 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 May 27, 2013)
Party Fee: $15 per person with entry,
($18 per person at the door)
$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. No races
will be excluded. This regatta will count as a qualifying
race towards Long Sand Shoal Cup. This is an ECSA Offshore
Circuit race.
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 three finishers in
each class.
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* * Rev. 15 April
2013* * *