Races in blue are non-Area III races,
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5-19 & 20-2007
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BPYC
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Abe Jacobs Memorial Regatta
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COST: $45 per day or $70 for both days.
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.
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/a3 for information/reservations.
Saturday evening's entertainment will be provided by “The Flood Brothers”
starting at 5:30pm. An optional grill and dinner buffet will be available
on the patio for all.
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5-26-2007
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CCYC
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Edwin Reinholtzen Spring Opener
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STARTING AREA: SA1
CLASS BREAKS: GSI 7.2 - Race Table A
STARTING SEQUENCE: GSI 8.3. Closed Course Sequence
COURSE: Metro Olympic Course with Fixed Marks per GSI
12. An Olympic course is located around the Starting Area SA1. Eight marks
are located at 45º intervals in a circle around the central mark starting
from 000º through 315ºT. They are designated “N”, “NE”, “E”, “SE”, “S”,
“SW”, “W”, and “NW”. The colors of the marks located at the cardinal points
are orange on top with a white stripe. The colors of the marks located at
the alternate points are white on top with an orange stripe. The color of
the mark located at the center is solid orange. The Race Committee shall
fly code flag “E” or “Q” to designate a course as outlined in the diagrams.
Additionally, the Race Committee will use English language letters on a
placard to indicate the first mark of the course. The Race Committee may
choose to drop an inflatable mark to designate the starting and finishing
mark per GSI 12. When using an inflatable mark as the starting mark, the
Race Committee shall set the starting line approximately 0.20 to 0.25 nautical
miles to windward or leeward of the starting area mark.
OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD: Located on North wall of CCYC Clubhouse.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: The Corinthian Race Weekend Party will
be held after Saturday’s racing. A dinner buffet begins at 5PM. Entertainment
begins about 7:00 PM. Rafting privileges will be extended for entered yachts,
contact harbormaster regarding rafting.
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5-27-2007
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CCYC
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Olympic
Cup
changes in red |
The Race Committee
will NOT operate two separate courses for this regatta. The
race will be at SA3 only for all classes.
STARTING AREA: SA 3
CLASS BREAKS: GSI 7.2 - Race Table A
COURSE: GSI 8.3- Closed Course Sequence.
OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD: Located on North wall of CCYC Clubhouse.
PRIZES: See NOR 10.
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6-2-2007
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COL
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Columbia’s 115th Annual
Chicago to Michigan City
Oldest Continuous Fresh Water Sailing Race
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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: 29.6 Nautical Miles
COURSE: After Starting, all yachts will round the four
mile crib leaving it to STARBOARD(N 41 52.36 W 87 32.73)
and then in sequence round the following marks to Port:
Mark MCA (N 41 45.60 W 87 28.05), Mark MCB (N 41 43.40 W 87 20.85) then
return to the four milw crib and leave to PORT(N 41 52.36
W 87 32.73) then continue to the finish line at SA4.
ALTERNATE START: 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.
ALTERNATIE FINISHING: In the event of inclement weather,
the RC reserves the right to set an alternate Finish Line ans/or location.
In such 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 aline of Longitude bounded by two lines of Latitude.
Longitude W87 35.20 and Latitude N41 52.30 & N41 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) 938-3630 or delivered to the COLYC mailbox no later than 7:30 PM (1930
hrs) of the day following the finish of the race.
TIME LIMIT: Only yachts finishing by 8:00 PM (2000 hrs)
on 6-2-2007, plus the amount of any postponement time applicable to a yacht's
class, will be be considering as finishing. 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 and will be presented at the MCYC at
8:00PM on 6/2/2007, provided no protests affecting a section winner are
pending.
RACE RE-ROUTE:Michigan
City Re-route Race
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6-3-2007
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BYC
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Chicago Long Distance Classic
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STARTING AREA: SA4-About 2 NM east of Buckingham
Fountain.
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.
CLASS BREAKS: GSI 7.3-Race Table B.
STARTING SEQUENCE:: GSI 8.4 - Port to Port Sequence.
HANDICAP SCORING DISTANCE:: 34.9 Nautical Miles.
GENERAL NOTICE:: Life rafts are suggested.
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: Mark R (N 41º 45.57 W 87º 28.03) PORT
Mark 2 (N 41º 45.95 W 87º 23.75) PORT
Wilson Ave Crib (N 41º 57.96 W 87º 35.46) PORT
4 Mile Crib (N 41º 52.24 W 87º 32.42) STARBOARD
FINISH: SA4 (N 41º 52.30 W 87º 35.20)
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.
ALTERNATIVE 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.
TIME LIMIT: Only yachts finishing by 8:00PM (2000 hours)
on 6-3-2007, plus the amount of any postponement time applicable to a yacht's
class, will be considered as finishing. This changes RRS 35. Official
Bulletin Board: Located in the main window adjacent to the main
enterance to the BPYC and online at www.bpyc.com/a3.
PRIZES: See NOR 10
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6-9-2007
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SJRYC
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St. Joseph River Yacht Club
Rhumbline Regatta
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STARTING AREA: SJRYC course
OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD: Lobby - SJRYC Official Web Site
with Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions and Sign up: http:// www.rhumblineregatta.
com
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: Dockside frinks, food and dinner. Pangea
Steel Drum Band and Pfreak Show aka PS Dump Your Boyfriend.
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6/9-10/2007
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Organized at COLYC
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Colors Regatta, 6 Races
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For Information, contact:
West Marine Regatta Committee
Columbia Yacht Club
111 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60638
312-938-3625
www.colyc.com
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6/15-17/2007
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Nood Regatta
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To request an entry form contact:
Jennifer Davis
Events Manager
Nood Regattas
Sailing World
401-845-5758
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6-23-2007
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WYC
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Deep Water Port
Chicago to Waukegan
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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 6-23-2007 and
repeating at approximately 30 minute intervals.
TIME LIMIT: shall be 2000 hours, 6-23-2007, 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.
OfFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD: Located on the east wall of WYC
hallway.
PRIZES: See NOR 10. Prizes will be awarded on 6/23/2007,
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 Junion Sail Program.
SPECIAL NOTE: No charge for rafting on the WYC Wall. Rafting
Fee Underwritten by Larsen Marine, Inc.
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6-24-2007
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GLYC
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Navy Cutlass Race
Waukegan to Chicago
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STARTING AREA: Approximately 0.5nm ESE of
the 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.
ALTERNATE FINISH LINE: In the absence of a Race Committee,
boats shall finish by crossing N 41º56.50 Latitude between W 87º36.85
and 87º36.78 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 1200 hrs. on 6-24-2007 and
repeating at approximately 30 minute intervals.
TIME LIMIT: Shall be 2000 hours, 6/24/2007, 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 the
GLYC RC via Channel 78 or by telephone to 630-661-6492 or to 773-278-3130
mailbox 3.
OFFICIAL NOTICE 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.
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6-29-2007
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SSYC
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Queen’s Cup
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For information contact:
South Shore Yacht Club
2300 East Nock Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207
phone 414-481-2331
fax 414-481-2341
www.ssyc.org
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6-30-2007
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CCYC
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Hobelman Regatta
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STARTING AREA: SA 3
CLASS BREAKS: GSI 7.2 - Race Table A
STARTING SEQUENCE: GSI 8.3 - Closed Course Sequence.
OFFICAL NOTICE BOARD: Located on North wall of CCYC Clubhouse.
PRIZES: See NOR 10.
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7-7-2007
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COL
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Mayor Daley
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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:Get there and enjoy the 1st KEG FREE.
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| 7-14-2007 |
CYC |
| Chicago
- Mackinac Race |
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Mail a request for an invitation to:
Chairman Mackinac Selection Committee
Don Glasell
1663 N. Elston Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60622-1545
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| 7-21-2007 |
BYC |
| Port
Huron to Mac Race |
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For
information or a request for invitation, please contact the club at:
313-822-1853
or email Kerrie Barno
www.Kerrie@byc.com
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| 7-29-2007 |
JPYC |
| Lutz
Trophy Race |
STARTING AREA: SA3
CLASS BREAKS: GSI 7.2 - Race Table A
STARTING SEQUENCE: GSI 8.3 - Closed Course Sequence.
OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD: Located under JPYC Clubhouse balcony.
PRIZES: See NOR 10. All races will be scored as a series
using the Low Point Scoring System (A2.2), with no discards. The yacht with
the best over all
average corrected time will have its name permanently attached to the Lutz
Trophy on display at the Jackson Park Yacht Club. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place brag
flags will be awarded at the CYA Ball.
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| 8-4-2007 |
COL
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| Commodore's
Invitational Regatta |
STARTING AREA: SA3
CLASS BREAKS: GSI 7.2 - Race Table A
STARTING SEQUENCE: GSI 8.3 - Closed Course Sequence.
OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD: Located on Rail Deck of Columbia
Yacht Club.
PRIZES: See NOR 10. In addition, Brag flags will be awarded
to the 1st place yachts in each class after the race.
SOCIAL ACTIVITES: A FREE Keg and cookout on dock from 5-7
p.m. Rafting privileges for entered yachts. Please register with the dockmaster.
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| 8-5-2007 |
COL
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Commodore Fran Byrne
Memorial Regatta
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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.
PRIZES: See NOR 10.
SOCIAL ACTIVITES: "Dead of Summer" Join your friends
and yachts-people after the race on Columbia YC dock and rail deck. Get
there first and enjoy a KEG FREE. Rafting privileges extended
to all entered yachts. Please register with the dockmaster.
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| 8-11-2007 |
BPYC
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Kathryn
A. Zukasky Memorial Regatta
(Breast Cancer Awareness) |
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/a3.
PRIZES: See NOR 10. Brag flags for boats finishing 1st
in their Section will be presented at 1800 hours on 8/11/2007, 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/a3
for information/reservations.
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| 8-12-2007 |
BPYC
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Angus Horton
Memorial Regatta
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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/a3.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: BPYC will provide a FREE keg of beer
after 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/a3 for
information/reservations.
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| 8/17-19/2007 |
CYC
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Verve Cup
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The Regatta shall consist of five scored races sailed over three days. This event will be headquarted at the Monroe Street Station.
Entry information and applications may be obtained from:
Verve Cup Committee Chairman
Chicago Yacht Club
400 E. Monroe Stree
Chicago, IL 60603-6493
www.vervecup.com
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| 8-25-2007 |
CYC
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Leukemia Cup
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
one race to be sailed on Saturday August 25, 2007 to benefit
The Illinois Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphomia Society of
America. Entry forms available from the Leukemia Society or COL.
For further info. contact:
The Leukemia Society at 312-726-0003
Registration and silent auction is Fri., Aug. 24 from 5-8 p.m. at COL
Belmont Station.
No entry will be accepted after 8pm, 8/25/2007.
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| 8-26-2007 |
CCYC
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Herb Kaczmarek
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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.
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| 8-31, 9/2-3/2007 |
CYC
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Hamilton Club Trophy
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This Trophy is awarded annually by the Chicago
Yacht Club to the boat with the best average overall fleet position for
the three legs of the Tri-State Regatta. If any leg of the Tri-State is
postponed or abandoned and not resailed, the number of races scored for
this Trophy shall be reduced by that number. All boats eligible for this
Trophy, either in a One Design or PHRF class, must have a current LMPHRF
certificate.
The Hamilton Club Trophy will be awarded at the annual CYC Mac & Offshore
Awards Banquet, November 4, 2007.
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| 8-31-2007 |
COL
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Columbia’s
43nd Annual
Chicago to St. Joseph Race
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STARTING AREA: SA4, about 2 N.M. east
of Buckingham Fountain.
CLASS BREAKS: GSI 7.3 - Race Table B
STARTING SEQUENCE:
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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 |
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. 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.
FINISH LINE: 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. See GSI 17. When
approximately one mile from finish, each yacht is asked to notify the
RC on Channel 78. 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
on
9-1-2007.
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 on 8/31/2007 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 (CDT), 9/1/2007, plus
the amount of any postponement to a class start. All marks to port. Life
rafts are suggested. Sail Number Boards must be displayed on the STARBOARD
side at the finish. Only yachts finishing by their section's time limit
will be considered as finishing.
OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD: Located on the rail deck Columbia
YC
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
9-1-2007, 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 dockmaster. 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-O-War,
Limbo, and other activities. Food service is provided at St. Joseph YC.
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| 9-2-2007 |
MCYC
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St. Joseph to Michigan City
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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.
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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 |
940 |
945 |
950 |
955 |
1000 |
1005 |
1010 |
1015 |
1020 |
1025 |
| Prep Down |
944 |
949 |
954 |
959 |
1004 |
1009 |
1014 |
1019 |
1024 |
1029 |
| Start |
945 |
950 |
955 |
1000 |
1005 |
1010 |
1015 |
1020 |
1025 |
1030 |
HANDICAP SCORING DISTANCE: 28.9 nautical miles
COURSE: 219°T.
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.
LIFE RAFTS are suggested.
STARTING LINE: Between a mark on the port side of the
starting line and the orange flag on the RC boat northwest of harbor mouth.
RC may set a guard mark near signal boat. Yachts may not pass between
the guard mark and the signal boat. In the event of inclement weather,
the start may be between the line flag on the end of the south pierhead
of the St. Joseph Harbor entrance and a stake boat approximately 1000
ft. west.
FINISH LINE: Between a mark and the orange flag on the
RC boat northwest of Michigan City Harbor entrance at approximately N
41 44'640 and W 86
54'950. The mark will be to port.
FINISHING: See GSI 17. Sail Number Boards shall be displayed
on the yacht's starboard side. Yacht Finish Reports will be required and
must be turned in within one hour of your finish at RC headquarters.
ALTERNATE FINISH LINE: In the absence of a Race Committee,
boats shall finish by crossing Longitude N 41_44'640 and Latitude W 86_53'950.
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 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 hrs. on 9/2/07 and repeating at
approximately 30 minute intervals.
TIME LIMIT: Only yachts finishing by 2000 hours on 9-2-2007,
plus the amount of any postponement time applicable to a yacht's class,
will be considered
as finishing. This changes RRS 35.
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: Food service will be available all
day Sunday and Monday AM. Any Tri-state registered yacht can moor on the
wall West and South of the yacht club. Slips can be arranged in the basin
via MC Port Authority (219-872-1712) for a fee. The bath house East of
the Coast Guard startion is available at no charge. All other bath houses
are for MC Port Authority Slip holders and fee paying transients. Entertainment
provided Sunday night. Monday breakfast begins at 0600. Take out bag lunches,
ice and bottled water is also available. Party in the Pavilion following
the race. Do not bring food and drink from yachts onto the club's deck
or in the club. Ground rules for all moored vessels on the wall will be
given to each captain and/or race boat representative at check-in on Sunday.
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| 9-3-2007 |
JPYC
|
Michigan
City to Chicago
Revised 5/30/2007 |
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 orange mark
at SA4(at approximate Latitude N 41º52.67 and Longitude
W 87º35.24) and the orange flag on the RC boat. SA4 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 87º35.24 and Latitude - N 41º52.67 & N 41º52.57
. 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
with 1) finish time, 2) boat name, 3) and sail number. If no
RC boat is on station, all information requested on the Yacht
Finish Report shall be sent by fax to LMSRF office (773-276-2343)
or delivered to the LMSRF mailbox no later than 1930 of the
day following the finish of the race.
TIME LIMIT: Only yachts finishing by 2000 hours on 9-3-07
, 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.
AMERICAP II: Boats entering this race under LMPHRF or a one-design
class may also, if desired, enter an Americap II fleet scoring
overlay by so indicating on the combined entry form, furnishing
an Americap II 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. |
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| 9-9-2007 |
CYC
|
| Commodore's
Cup Regatta |
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.
COURSES: It is the intention of the Race Committee to
run 1 longer-distance closed course race.
TIME LIMIT: The time limit for each yacht to finish the
race shall be six hours from the starting signal of their class. Additionally,
yachts that fail to finish within ninety (90) minutes of the first finisher
in their class shall be scored DNF. This modifies RRS 35 and GSI 18.1.
PRIZES: See NOR 10
OVERALL WINNER: In addition to Prizes, an overall winner
of the Regatta will be declared among the winners of each section based
upon the section that
featured the closest, most competitive racing throughout the Regatta.
This will be determined by comparing the finish positions of the first
and fifth place yachts within each section. The average corrected time
differential between these yachts will also be evaluated in determining
the overall winner. |
|
| 9-15-2007 |
CYC
|
76th
Annual
Commodore Sheldon Clark Regatta
|
STARTING AREA: It is the intent of the
Race Committee to operate two separate courses for this regatta. Accordingly,
SA8 shall be assigned for the short course and SA3 shal be assigned for
the long course.
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
OVERALL WINNER: In addition to Prizes, an overall winner
of the Regatta will be declared among the featured the closest, most competitive
racing throughout the Regatta. This will be determined by comparing the
finish positions of the first and fifth place yachts within each section.
The average corrected time differential between these yachts will also
be evaluated in determining the overall winner.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: All are welcome to the "Big Kahuna"
party at CYC Belmont!
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| 9/22-23/2007 |
Midwest
Open Racing Fleet-MORF |
|
MORF Open Fall Series
|
ISAF CATEGORY: MORF 4
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS: The MORF Open will be governed
by the MORF General and Special Sailing Instructions which include all
necessary race management information (section breaks, starting sequence
and times, course designations and Diagrams, etc) and are available on
the MORF website at: www.racemorf.org
Please download and review the SSIs.
OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD: Is located on the MORF website.
Section Breaks and Special Race Instructions will be annouced on the MORF
website
at www.racemorf.org by Thursday
evening 9/20/2007. Race results will also be posted on the website. Additional
information will be available on
MORF Hotline at (312) 409-7335.
RACE SCHEDULE: Three races are scheduled. Races 1 and
2 are scheduled for Saturday. Race 3 is scheduled for Sunday, at the discretion
of the race committee, two races may be run on Sunday if two races are
not completed on Sunday.
STARTING AREA: SA7 (N41 51.17, W87 33.41)
COURSE: Typical MORF courses use SA7 circle marks. Course
designations, descriptions and diagrams are included in the MORF GSI's
available on the MORF website.
RATINGS: Boats will race with LMPHRF ratings unless a
rating for a particular boat class exists under the MORF system, at which
time that boat will race with a MORF rating. Boats without a LMPHRF rating
will be assigned a MORF rating 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 throwouts.
PROTEST: Protest 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 fleet. The Jim
Callahan Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the yacht with the best corrected
time in the JAM fleet. Trophies will also be awarded to the top three
finishers in each section.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: All are invited to the MORF Open party.
Details on website and hotline. MORF Hotline (312) 409-7335, www.racemorf.org
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LMSRF Area III 2007 Special Sailing Instructions (SSI's)
Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation