May 16-17, 2009
Abe Jacobs Memorial Regatta
BPYC

STARTING AREA: SA3
CLASS BREAKS: GSI 7.2 - Race Table A
STARTING SEQUENCE: GSI 8.3 - Closed Course Sequence
OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD: Located in the main window adjacent to the main entrance to the BPYC and online at www.bpyc.com.
DAY ONE - SATURDAY, MAY 16TH 2009
COURSE: 1 Long windward/Leeward Race with inflatable marks per GSI 12 Tune up the rig, set those trim positions and get the boat moving
DAY TWO - SUNDAY, MAY 17TH 2009
COURSE: Windward/Leeward Race(s) with inflatable marks per GSI 12.
Two or three races planned to hone your starting and sail handling skills.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: BPYC will provide a FREE keg of beer after each day of racing. BPYC will also provide tender service privileges in Burnham Harbor for entered yachts starting at 4pm. Please contact the yacht club or go online at www.bpyc.com for information/reservations. An optional grill and dinner buffet will be available on the patio for all after the racing on Day One.

May 23, 2009
Edwin Reinholtzen Spring Opener
CCYC

May 24, 2009
Olympic Cup
CCYC

May 30, 2009
Columbia’s 116th Annual
Chicago to Michigan City
Oldest Continuous Fresh Water
Sailing Race
COL

May 31, 2009
Chicago Long Distance Classic
BPYC

STARTING AREA: SA4 - About 2 NM east of Buckingham fountain.
CLASS BREAKS: GSI 7.3 - Race Table B.
STARTING SEQUENCE: GSI 8.4 Port-to-Port Sequence.
HANDICAP SCORING DISTANCE: 34.9 Nautical Miles.
COURSE: After Starting at SA4, all yachts will round the following marks to port with the exception to the 4 Mile Crib which will be left to STARBOARD.
START: SA4
Indiana Shoal Bouy Mark MCA (N 41º 45.60 W 87º 28.05) PORT
Mark MCC (N 41º 46.00 W 87º 23.42) PORT
Wilson Ave Crib (N 41º 58.00 W 87º 35.30) PORT
4 Mile Crib (N 41º 52.36 W 87º 32.73) STARBOARD
FINISH: SA4 (N 41º 52.30 W 87º 35.20)
RADIO: Channel 78. See GSI 22.
ALTERNATE STARTING: In some weather conditions, the start could be moved 1000-1500 yards southwest of SA4. In such case, the RC shall broadcast the changes on channel 78 before and during the starting sequence.
FINISHING: Yachts shall cross the line between the orange mark at SA4 (approximate Latitude N 41 52.30 and Longitude W 87 35.20) and the orange flag on the RC boat. SA4 is to be left to port and the sail number board shall be displayed on the starboard side. In the event there is a guard mark set near the RC boat, yachts shall not pass between the guard mark and the RC boat.
ALTERNATE FINISH LINE: In the event of inclement weather, the RC reserves the right to set an alternate Finish Line and /or location. In such a case, the RC shall broadcast changes on Channel 78 starting after 1200 hours (CDT) with approximately 30-minute subsequent intervals. Whenever a RC boat is not on station at the finish line, finishing yachts shall follow the procedure outlined in the US Sailing prescription to RRS 34, as modified. The last sentence of the US Sailing prescription to RRS 34 is modified to read, “If there is no longer an established finishing line, it shall be a line of Longitude bounded by two (2) lines of Latitude as listed below:
Longitude - W 87 35.20
Latitude - N 41 52.30 & N 41 52.20
The finish time shall be the GPS time shown when the finish line is crossed. As each yacht crosses the finish line, they shall notify the RC on Channel 78 within 15 minutes after finishing. If no RC boat is on station, all information requested on the Yacht Finish Report shall be sent by fax (312) 427-4666 or delivered to the BPYC mailbox no later than 7:30PM (1930 hrs) of the day following the finish of the race.
SHORTENING OF COURSE: The race committee may shorten the course at any mark at a distance of approximately 0.25 miles on a direct line from the previous mark. The position of the shortened finish line will be broadcast on channel 78.
TIME LIMIT: Only yachts finishing by 8:00PM (2000 hours) on 5-31-2009, plus the amount of any postponement time applicable to a yacht's class, will be considered as finishing. This changes RRS 35.
OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD: Located in the main window adjacent to the main entrance to the
BPYC and online at www.bpyc.com.
PRIZES: See NOR 10.

June 7, 2009
Hobelman Regatta
CCYC

Starting Area: SA3
Class Breaks: GSI 7.2 - Race Table A
Starting Sequence: GSI 8.3 - Closed Course Sequence.
Official Notice Board: Located on North wall of the CCYC Clubhouse.
Prizes: See NOR 10

June 13-14, 2009
2009 Skyway COLORS Regatta
COL

For Information, contact:
Colors Regatta
Columbia Yacht Club
111 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60638
312-938-3625
www.columbiayachtclub.com
www.yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=244

June 27, 2009
Chicago To Waukegan Race
WYC

STARTING AREA: SA2
SAFETY: Category 4
CLASS BREAKS: GSI 7.3 - Race Table B
STARTING SEQUENCE: See GSI 8..4
STARTING LINE: See GSI 13. In addition, a pin boat may be positioned at the pin end of the starting line.
HANDICAP SCORING DISTANCE: 26.2 Nautical Miles
Course: Yachts proceeding offshore in Wilmette area are advised that Sheridan Shore Yacht Club will be conducting local races with starts at 1300. It is requested that racing yachts remain well clear of their starting area and in particular the starting line off Wilmette Point.
FINISH LINE: See GSI 17.2 with the following changes: The finish mark is the green lighted buoy #3 located approximately 0.5 n.m. East of the Waukegan Lighthouse Pierhead. The finish mark will be located at approximately N 42º21.70 Latitude and W 87º47.90 Longitude. The RC may set a guard mark near the committee boat and yachts may not pass between the guard mark and the committee boat. Yachts are also advised that there may be a pin boat at pin end of the finish line and yachts may not pass between the pin boat and pin.
Special Note: Due to the problem of visibility caused by the afternoon sun, the committee boat will station at the west end of the finish line.
FINISHING: Sail Number Boards must be displayed on the PORT side at the finish. The material used in the construction of Sail Number Boards is optional. This changes GSI 17.2. Each yacht is required to report to the RC desk at Waukegan Yacht Club within one hour of their finish and submit a completed Yacht Finish Report.
ALTERNATE FINISH LINE: In the absence of a Race Committee, boats shall finish by crossing Latitude N 42º21.70 between W 87º47.90 and 87º47.97 Longitude.. Upon crossing this alternate finish line, boats shall provide their finish time (according to their GPS time) to the RC on VHF Channel 78. This modifies the US Sailing Prescription to RRS 34. In the event that an alternate finish line is to be used, the RC shall broadcast that information on VHF Channel 78 beginning at 1200 hrs. on 6-27-2009 and repeating at approximately 30 minute intervals.
TIME LIMIT: shall be 2000 hours, 6-27-2009, plus the amount of time of any postponement for a
yacht’s class. Only yachts crossing the finish line by their class’s time limit will be considered as finishing. This changes RRS 35. Non finishers MUST notify WYC RC via Channel 78 or telephone to WYC 847-623-4188.
DOCKING: Yachts are to dock in the North Harbor basin as follows. Yachts in excess of 40 feet will go along the east wall in front of the club and immediately north. All other yachts will go north of the mooring basin area and around into the slip at the concrete silos. Rental slips are available in the South Harbor - call harbor master at 847-244-3133.
PROTESTS: See GSI 19, excepting that the Protest Hearing will take place the following Tuesday at the WYC.
OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD: Located on the east wall of WYC hallway.
PRIZES: See NOR 10. Prizes will be awarded on 6/27/2009, if possible, after scoring is complete.
SOCIAL ACTIVITES: Friends and Family - Dockside Food, Buffet & Entertainment at Night, Sunday Morning Buffet Breakfast. Proceeds to benefit the WYC Junior Sail Program.
SPECIAL NOTE: No charge for rafting on the WYC Wall. Rafting Fee Underwritten by Larsen Marine, Inc.

June 28, 2009
Navy Cutlass Race – Waukegan to Chicago
GLYC

STARTING AREA: Approximately 0.5nm ESE of Waukegan Pierhead.
SAFETY: Category 4.
CLASS BREAKS: GSI 7.3 – Race Table B.
STARTING SEQUENCE: See GSI 8.4.
STARTING LINE: See GSI 13. The starting mark is a green can approximately 0.5 nm ESE of the Waukegan Pierhead. This changes GSI 13.1. Handicap Scoring Distance: 26.2 Nautical Miles Finish Line: SA2. The finish mark is to be left to port.
FINISHING: See GSI 17/2. Sail Number Boards must be displayed on the starboard side at the finish. The material used in the construction of the Sail Number Boards is optional. This changes GSI 17.2.1.
ALTERNATE FINISH LINE: In the absence of a race committee, boats shall finish by crossing N 41_56.50 Latitude between W 87_36.85 and 87_36.78 Longitude. Upon crossing this alternate finish line, boats shall provide their finish time (according to their GPS time) to the RC on VHF Channel 78. This modifies the US Sailing Prescription to RRS 34. In the event that an alternate finish line is to be used, the RC shall broadcast that information on VHF Channel 78 beginning at 12000 hrs. on 6-28-2009 and repeating at approximately 30 minute intervals.
TIME LIMIT: Shall be 1800 hours, 6/28/2009, plus the amount of time of any postponement for a yacht’s class. Only yachts crossing the finish line by their class’s time limit will be considered as finishing. This changes RRS35. Non finishers MUST notify the GLYC RC via Channel 78 or by telephone to 847-553-1641.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARD: Located on east wall of hallway inside Waukegan YC.
PRIZES: See NOR 10. GLYC maintains Navy Cutlass trophies for first place overall in LMPHRF and T-10 Division. All winners will receive their personal trophies at the CYA Yachting Ball.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: Buffet breakfast Waukegan Yacht Club Sunday morning.

July 11, 2009
Lutz Trophy Race
JPYC

Starting Area: SA3
Class Breaks: GSI 7.2 Race Table A
Starting Sequence: GSI 8.3
Official Notice Board: Located on west wall of first floor at bottom of stairs. Rounding Marks will be Yellow Tomato's, course change marks will be red tetras
Prizes: See NOR 10. The yacht with the best over all average corrected time will have its name permanently attached to the Lutz Trophy on display at Jackson Park Yacht Club.
Social Activities: All are welcome to attend JPYC's Blues Fest. See JPYC website for details and tickets. Limited Rafting Privileges available. Call JPYC to request rafting.

August 1, 2009
Commodore’s Invitational
COL

Starting Area: SA3
Class Breaks: GSI 7.2 - Race Table A
Starting Sequence: GSI 8.3 - Closed Course Sequence.
Official Notice Board: Located on the rail deck of COLYC.
Social Activities: 1st Keg of 312 Free. $10.00 all you can drink wrist band. $4.00 Mt. Gay Drinks and A la Cart food buffet. Rafting privileges will be extended for entered Yachts. Please register with Dockmaster.

August 2, 2009
Fran Byrne Memorial
COL

Starting Area: SA3
Class Breaks: GSI 7.2 - Race Table A
Starting Sequence: GSI 8.3 - Closed Course Sequence.
Official Notice Board: Located on the rail deck of COLYC.
Social Activities: 1st Keg of 312 Free. $10.00 all you can drink wrist band. $4.00 Mt. Gay Drinks and Al a Cart food buffet. Rafting privileges will be extended for entered Yachts. Please register with Dockmaster.

August 8, 2009
Kathryn Zukasky Memorial
(Breast Cancer Awareness) Regatta at BPYC

Starting Area: SA3
Class Breaks: GSI 7.2 - Race Table A
Starting Sequence: GSI 8.3 - Closed Course Sequence
Official Notice Board: Located in the main window adjacent to the main entrance to the BPYC and online at www.bpyc.com.
Prizes: See NOR 10. Brag flags for boats finishing 1st in their Section will be presented at 1800 hours on 8/8/2009, during the post race Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser, provided no protests affecting a class winner are pending. The boat with the best overall performance for the Regatta will have their name inscribed on the Kathryn Zukasky Perpetual Trophy.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: A Breast Cancer Awareness Fund Raiser with live entertainment at BPYC will follow the day of racing. BPYC will also provide tender service privileges in Burnham Harbor for entered yachts starting at 4pm. Please contact the yacht club or go online at www.bpyc.com for information/reservations.

August 21-22, 2009
Leukemia Cup
COL

GENERAL INFORMATION: One race to be sailed on Saturday August 22, 2009 to benefit The Illinois Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America. Entry forms available from the Leukemia Society or COLYC. Entry form must be received by July 27 in order for your boat’s name to appear on the event T-shirt. No registration will be accepted after 8:00 pm August 21.
Registration and silent auction is Fri., Aug. 21, 7PM. at COLYC
For further info. contact: COLYC at 312-938-3625. The Leukemia Society at 312 651-7350,
800-742-6595
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/regatta/hm_reg

August 23, 2009
Herb Kaczmarek
CCYC

Starting Area: SA3
Class Breaks: GSI 7.2 - Race Table A
Starting Sequence: GSI 8.3 - Closed Course Sequence.
Official Notice Board: Located on North wall of the CCYC Clubhouse.
Prizes: See NOR 10.

August 30, 2009
Commodore’s Cup Regatta
CYC

Starting Area: SA3
Class Breaks: GSI 7.2 - Race Table A
Starting Sequence: GSI 8.3 - Closed Course Sequence
Official Notice Board: Located on lower deck, Belmont Clubhouse, directly opposite RC room.
Prizes: See NOR 10.

September 4, 2009
45th Annual Chicago to St. Joseph Race
COL

Starting Area: SA4 - About 2 NM east of Buckingham Fountain.
Class Breaks: GSI 7.3 - Race Table B.
Starting Sequence: GSI 8.4 Port-to-Port Sequence.

	JAM(V)	T-10(0)	J/105(J)	PHRF5	PHRF4	PHRF3	PHRF2	PHRF1	Ben 36.7(6)	Ben 40.7(7)
Warn	1800	1805	1810	1815	1820	1825	1830	1835	1840	1845
Prep Down	1804	1809	1814	1819	1824	1829	1834	1839	1844	1849
Start	1805	1810	1815	1820	1825	1830	1835	1840	1845	1850

Handicap Scoring Distance: 50.5 Nautical Miles.
Course: Approximately 073 Degrees True.
Life rafts are suggested
Alternate Starting: In some weather conditions, the start could be moved 1000- 1500 yards southwest of SA4. In such case, the RC shall broadcast the changes on channel 78 before and during the starting sequence.
Finishing: The finish line will be located southwest of the St. Joseph harbor entrance at approximately N 42 06.83 Latitude and W 86 30.17 Longitude. The RC boat will make a courtesy radio broadcast of its location. The RC may set a guard mark near the RC boat; yachts shall not pass between the guard mark and the RC boat.
Finishing: See GSI 17. When approximately one mile from finish, each yacht shall notify the RC on Channel 78. Sail Number Boards must be displayed on the STARBOARD side at the finish.
Each yacht must turn in a YACHT FINISH REPORT to the Columbia RC ONLY at St. Joseph YC no later than one hour after the final time limit, but not prior to 0830 hours (CDT) on 9/5/2009.
Alternate Finishing: Whenever the RC boat is not on station at the finish line, boats shall follow the procedure outlined in the US Sailing prescription to RRS 34, as modified below to report their finish time. In such case the RC shall broadcast the change on Channel 78 starting after 2300 hours (CDT) on 9/4/2009 at approximately 30 minute intervals thereafter. The last sentence of the US Sailing prescription to RRS 34 is modified to read, "If there is no longer an established finishing line, it shall be a line of Longitude bounded by two (2) lines of Latitude as listed below:
Longitude - W 86:30.17 Latitude - N 42-06.83 and N 42-06.93 As each yacht crosses the finish line they shall notify the RC, on Channel 78, of their finish time (GPS CDT time).
Time Limit: Shall be 1300 hours (CTD), 9/5/2009, plus the amount of any postponement to a class start. This changes RRS 35.
Official Notice Board: Located on the rail deck – COLYC.
Prizes: See NOR 10. In addition, Brag Flags will be awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each section. They will be presented at St. Joseph YC at 1900 CDT 9/5/2009, providing no protests affecting a section winner are pending. Race results will be posted at the St. Joseph YC.
ORR: Boats entering this race under LMPHRF or a one-design class may also, if desired, enter an ORR fleet scoring overlay by so indicating on the combined entry form, furnishing an ORR certificate, and paying additional $15 entry fee. Brag flags will be awarded at the yachting ball based on the total number of fleet entries. This changes NOR 10.
Social Activities: Rafting privileges extended to entered yachts at Columbia YC prior to race. Food, ice, and beverage services will be available. Please register with the dock master. Beach party at St. Joseph Beach on Saturday @ 2:00 P.M. Shuttle service, bar & pool open all day. See how you and your crew fair at Volleyball, Tug-0-War, Limbo, and other activities. Food service is provided at St. Joseph YC.

September 6, 2009
St. Joseph to Michigan City
MCYC

STARTING AREA: Off St. Joseph, Michigan
CLASS BREAKS: GSI 7.3 - Race Table B
STARTING SEQUENCE: GSI 8.4 - Port to Port Sequence is changed pursuant to following table.

NOTICE REGARDING RAILROAD BRIDGE: This bridge will be opened and closed for trains between 0800 and 0900 CDT. The fleet may be notified by radio as to when the bridge will open and close. However, the bridge will be open between 0900 and 1100 CDT to all fleet traffic. Please plan your departure accordingly, so that your vessel is not late for check-in and/or starting.
GENERAL NOTICE: Time reference CDT. Courtesy communications on VHF 78. Life rafts or GPIRBs are suggested.
HANDICAP SCORING DISTANCE: Per Course Distance table below.
COURSE: 219°T
The RC will endeavor to provide a full day of racing by offering different length courses depending on the weather forecast with the goal to complete the race before the time limit.

There are three optional starting lines (SJMC-0, 1, & 2), and three optional finish lines (SJMC-3, 4 & 5). There will be no intermediate marks in the course.

If Starting Area SJMC-0 is not used, the entire starting sequence will be delayed by minimum of 30 minutes for the SJMC-1 Starting Area. The delay will be a minimum delay of 50 minutes for starting at SJMC-2.

The time limit will remain as 2000 hr (plus postponements to individual classes after the first class.)

If the Starting Area is moved, the Race Committee will fly the ‘L’ and ‘AP’ flags while transiting to the new area and will repeatedly announce the new Starting Area on VHF Channel 78 beginning no later than 9 AM and ending no earlier than 10 AM. This delay will not change the time limit.

One course may be called which will apply to all classes. Or, two courses may be called: a shorter course for higher handicap classes and a longer course for lower handicap classes. In this case, two different finishing locations will be called. However, all classes will start from the same area.

Prior to, or at the warning signal for each class, the Finish Area will be signaled by one of the following flags flying on the Race Committee Boat: GREEN = SJMC-5; RED = SJMC-4; YELLOW = SJMC-3. The Finish Area may be announced on VHF Channel 78.

STARTING LINE: Between a mark on the port side of the starting line and the orange flag on the RC boat. RC may set a guard mark. Yachts shall not pass between the guard mark and the RC boat. In the event of inclement weather, the start may be between the line flag on the end of the south pier head of the St. Joseph Harbor entrance and a stake boat, or drop mark, approximately 1000 ft. west.
FINISH LINE: Between a mark and the orange flag on the RC boat. The RC boat will be to starboard.
FINISHING: See GSI 17. Sail Number Boards shall be displayed on the yacht's starboard side. Yacht Finish Reports are required and must be turned in within one hour of your finish at RC headquarters.
ALTERNATE FINISH LINE: In the absence of a RC boat, yachts shall finish by passing their finish mark at SJMC-5, SJMC-4 or SJMC-3 to port as close as practicable per RRS 34 including the US SAILING prescription. Upon crossing this alternate finish line, yachts shall provide their finish time (using GPS time, when available) to the RC on VHF Channel 78. This is an addition to the


US Sailing Prescription to RRS 34. In the event that an alternate finish line is to be used, the RC shall broadcast that information on the VHF Channel 78 beginning at 1200 hours on 9/6/09, or as soon as the RC leaves its finishing station, and repeating at approximately 30 minute intervals.
TIME LIMIT: Only yachts finishing by 2000 hours on 9-6-2009, plus the amount of any postponement time applicable to a yacht’s class, will be considered as finishing. This changes RRS 35 and GSI 18.2.
PRIZES: Per NOR 10.
ORR: Yachts entering this race under LMPHRF or a one-design class may also, if desired, enter an ORR fleet scoring overlay by so indicating on the combined entry form, furnishing an ORR certificate, and paying additional $15 entry fee. Brag flags will be awarded at the yachting ball based on the total number of fleet entries. This supplements NOR 10.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: Party in the Pavilion following the race. Menu dining will be offered in the Harbor Grill Restaurant (at the clubhouse) and on the deck. Buffet dinner will be served in the Pavilion. Monday breakfast will be available in the main dining room from 6:30 to 8:30 AM and dockside coffee service will begin at 6:00. Food service will be available all day Sunday and Monday AM. Please refrain from bringing food and drink from yachts to the restaurant and Pavilion. Take out bag lunches for Monday's race may be purchased by ordering from the restaurant (219- 874-AHOY). Ice and bottled water will also be available for purchase from the restaurant on Monday morning. Tri-state registered yachts can moor on the wall West and South of the yacht club at no charge. The bath house East of the Coast Guard station is available. There will be a shuttle service (5 minutes transit) from the harbor to Trail Creek Marina to access 12 additional showers. All other bath houses are for MC Port Authority Slip holders and fee paying transients only. The shuttle can also ferry crew to & from the South Shore station in town from 5:00 to 7:30 PM Sunday. Slips in the basin can be arranged, for a fee, via MC Port Authority (219-872-1712).

September 7, 2009
Michigan City to Chicago
JPYC

Starting Area: Approx. 0.5 n.m. NW of Michigan City harbor entrance
Class Breaks: GSI 7.3 - Race Table B
Starting Sequence: GSI 8.4 - Port to Port Sequence.
Handicap Scoring Distance: 31.3 nautical miles.
Course: Approx. 286°T
General Notice: See GSI 13. All marks to Port. Time reference CDT. Liferafts suggested.
Radio: Channel 78. See GSI 22.
Starting Line: Between a mark and the Orange flag on the RC boat approximately 0.5 n.m. northwest of the Michigan City Harbor entrance. If a guard mark is set near RC boat; yachts may not pass between the guard mark and RC boat.
Alternate Starting Line: In event of inclement weather, and alternate starting line may be set between two marks outside the Harbor entrance with the Signal boat behind the west breakwater. RC shall broadcast such changes on channel 78 before and during the starting sequence.
Finish Line: Boats shall cross the line between the yellow tomato at SA7 Mark 2 (at approximate Latitude N 41º51.94 and Longitude W 87º32.37) and the orange flag on the RC boat. SA& Mark 2 is to be left to port and sail number board shall be displayed on the starboard side. If a guard mark is set near the RC boat; yachts shall not pass between the guard mark and the RC boat.
Alternate Finish Line: Whenever a RC boat is not on station at the finish line, boats shall follow the procedure outlined in RRS 34, as modified below to report their finish time. The last sentence of RRS 34 to read, “If there is no longer an established finishing line, it shall be a line between Longitude - W 87º32.37 and Latitude - N 41º52.84 & N 41º51.94. The finish time shall be the GPS time shown when the finish line is crossed. If no RC boat is on station, they shall notify the RC on Channel 78 within 15 minutes after finishing with 1) finish time, 2) boat name, 3) and sail number. If no response, all information requested on the Yacht Finish Report shall be sent by fax to JPYC office (773-684-2697) or delivered to the JPYC office no later than 1930 of the day following the finish of the race.
Time Limit: Only yachts finishing by 2000 hours on 9-7-09, plus the amount of any postponement time applicable to a yacht’s class, will be scored as finishing. This changes RRS 35.
Official Bulletin Board: West outside wall at MCYC. Prizes: See NOR 10. Brag flags will be awarded at CYA Ball.
ORR: Boats entering this race under LMPHRF or a one-design class may also, if desired, enter an ORR fleet scoring overlay by so indicating on the combined entry form, furnishing an ORR certificate, and paying additional $15 entry fee. ORR overlay shall be scored using the Offshore Racing Rule (ORR) WW 50% WL 50% course configuration.

September 19, 2009
Mayor Daley
COL

Starting Area: SA3
Class Breaks: GSI 7.2 - Race Table A
Starting Sequence: GSI 8.3 - Closed Course Sequence.
Official Notice Board: Located on the rail deck of COLYC.
Social Activities: All are welcome to the season ending Sail-312 Party at COLYC! Live Music, Free Keg of 312, $10.00 all you can drink wrist band. Pirate's Ball begins at 7pm. More details to follow. Rafting privileges will be extended to entered Yachts. Please register with the dock master.

September 26 - 27, 2009
Goose Island MORF Open Regatta
MORF

Sailing Instructions: The MORF Open will be governed by the MORF General and Special Sailing Instructions which are available on the MORF website at: www.racemorf.org. Where these conflict with LM-SRF NOR and GSIs, the MORF GSIs shall have precedence. Section Breaks and the Starting Sequence will be announced on the MORF website by Wednesday evening 9/23/2009.
Equipment Rules: NOR 8.1 as modified by MORF.
Official Notice Board: Is located on the MORF website. Special Sailing Instructions will be posted on the website no later than 1800 hours on 9/25/2009. Race results will also be posted on the website and also available on MORF Hotline at (312) 409-7335.
Race Schedule: Three races are scheduled. It is the intent of the race committee to run two races on Saturday and one on Sunday If two races are not completed on Saturday, two races may be run on Sunday.
Starting Area: SA7 (N41 51.17, W87 33.41)
Courses: MORF typically uses the SA7 circle fixed marks. Course descriptions are included in the
MORF GSI's available on the MORF website.
Ratings: Boats will race with LM-PHRF handicaps unless a MORF handicap exists for a particular boat type, in which case that boat will race with a MORF handicap. Boats without an LM-PHRF handicap will be assigned a MORF handicap by the MORF Rear Commodore.
Scoring: The handicap course length will be statute miles plus 10%. The MORF Series scoring system will apply with no throw outs.
Protests: Protests will be heard at Burnham Park Yacht Club at 7:00 p.m. on the Tuesday following the race unless otherwise scheduled by the MORF Protest Committee Chairman.
Prizes: The Chicago Yachting and Navigation Trophy will be awarded to the overall series winner in the Spinnaker division. The Jim Callahan Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the overall series winner in the JAM division. Trophies will also be awarded to the series winners in each section based on the MORF GSI 22.3.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: All are invited to the Goose Island MORF Open party following the racing on Sunday. Brag Flags will be awarded to the first place boat in each section. Details on website and hotline. MORF Hotline (312) 409-7335, www.racemorf.org.