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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
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| (F) 0925 |
JAM (V) |
T-10 (0) |
J/105 (J) |
PHRF 5 |
PHRF 4 |
PHRF 3 |
PHRF 2 |
PHRF 1 |
Ben 36.7 (6) |
Ben 40.7 (7) |
| Warn | 930 | 935 | 940 | 945 | 950 | 955 | 1000 | 1005 | 1010 | 1015 |
| Prep Down | 934 | 939 | 944 | 949 | 954 | 959 | 1004 | 1009 | 1014 | 1019 |
| Start | 935 | 940 | 945 | 950 | 955 | 1000 | 1005 | 1010 | 1015 | 1020 |
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.
| RC Optional Starting Areas | Lat | Lon |
| SJMC-0 | 42° 06.600’ N | 086° 30.500’ W |
| SJMC-1 | 42° 02.700’ N | 086° 34.700’ W |
| SJMC-2 | 41° 59.600’ N | 086° 38.000’ W |
| RC Optional Finish Areas | ||
| SJMC-3 (YELLOW) | 41° 51.700’ N | 086° 46.500’ W |
| SJMC-4 ( RED ) | 41° 48.600’ N | 086° 49.800’ W |
| SJMC-5 ( GREEN ) | 41° 44.640’ N | 086° 53.950’ W |
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.
| Start | Finish | Course Distance |
| SJMC-0 | SJMC-3 | 19.1 |
| SJMC-0 | SJMC-4 | 23.0 |
| SJMC-0 | SJMC-5 | 28.0 |
| SJMC-1 | SJMC-3 | 14.1 |
| SJMC-1 | SJMC-4 | 18.0 |
| SJMC-1 | SJMC-5 | 23.0 |
| SJMC-2 | SJMC-3 | 10.1 |
| SJMC-2 | SJMC-4 | 14.1 |
| SJMC-2 | SJMC-5 | 19.1 |
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).
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.
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.
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.