CHICAGO YACHTING ASSOCIATION
2009 NOTICE OF
50th Annual ‘BOATS OF THE YEAR’ CHAMPIONSHIP
You are invited to enter the Chicago Yachting Association’s
2009 “Boats of the Year”
Championship. The 2009 Championships will consist of a PHRF Port
to Port Series, a PHRF Buoy Series, a T-10 Port to Port Series,
a T-10 Buoy Series, a Beneteau 36.7 Port to Port Ser ies, a Beneteau
36.7 Buoy Ser ies, a Beneteau 40.7 Port to Port Ser ies, a Beneteau
40.7 Buoy Series and a J105 Series. Ea ch Ser ies will be scored
as a separate championship. Additionally, those boats which enter
the PHRF and T-10 Divisions’ Port to Port and Buoy Series
will qua lify for an overall Championship which will be awarded
to the winner of each division. The contest rules are printed herein.
Class Competition: Compet it ion will be offered
for the LMPHRF cla sses, the T-10 class, the Lake Michigan J 105
cla ss, the Beneteau 40.7 cla ss and the Beneteau 36.7 cla ss. The
Class and/or Division breaks to be used are published in the 2009
Area III Sailing Instructions.
Eligible Races: See race days and races as listed
in this 2009 Notice of Championship.
Scoring: Scoring: Scoring shall be by class and
shall be limited to boats entered in the championship, however,
other boats in the race will effect the scores. The scores for boats
entered in a race will be the same as scored by the race organizer.
A boat not entering a race listed in their series (DNC) will be
scored as the race organizer would have scored a DNC. (This changes
RRS A9) The low point scoring system as set forth in Appendix A
of the Racing Rules of Sailing will apply subject to the following
modifications:
1. For all Classes and/or Divisions Buoy Series, a ll completed
races sailed on Boa t of the Year Race Days will be scored as eligible
races.
2. All eligible completed buoy races will be subject to the following
“throwout schedule”.
| Eligible Races |
0 to 4 |
5 to 7 |
8 to 11 |
12 to 14 |
15 or 16 |
17 or 18 |
19 or 20 |
| Throwouts |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
| For every race over 20 add 1 throwout |
3. For the PHRF Port to Port Championship, the best 4 eligible ra
ces shall be scored in determining the championship.
4. For determining the best overa ll for the PHRF Division, the
best 3 eligible Port to Port races and best 8 eligible buoy ra ces
sha ll be scored in determining the Champion. The Champion will
be the boat with the lowest point total of its section scores for
those races.
5. For the T-10 Port to Port Championship, the best 5 eligible ra
ces will be scored in determining the championship.
6. For determining the best overall T-10, the boa t with the lowest
combined point score for the Port to Port and Buoy Championships
will be the Champion.
7. For the Beneteau 40.7 Port to Port Championship, all 5 eligible
races will be scored in determining the championship.
8. For every eligible Port to Port ra ce which is postponed or abandoned
and not resailed on the same day, the number of races to be scored
shall be reduced by one.
9. Ties will be broken per RRS A8.
Prizes: For a ll Ser ies Championships, the following
prizes will be offered. A First Place pr ize will be awarded if
at least three (3) entries enter a sect ion. A Second Pla ce prize
will be awa rded for five (5) or more entries, a Third Place pr
ize for seven (7) or more entries, a Fourth Place pr ize for fifteen
(15) or more ent ries and a Fifth Place prize will be awarded for
twenty (20) or more entries. Flags will be awarded in addition to
trophies. For the
Overall Championships, the winner of each division will receive
a prize and a flag. Duplicate prizes will be awarded in case of
ties. “Boats of the Yea r” prizes and trophies from
Burnham Park, Columbia , Chicago Corinthian, Jackson Park and Great
Lakes yacht Clubs will be presented at the 50th Annua l CYA yachting
Ball to be held in November , 2009.
Entries: A yacht may enter the PHRF Port to Port
Championships anytime prior to 6 PM Wednesday, June 17. A yacht
may enter the PHRF Buoy Championship anytime prior to 6 PM Wednesday,
June 24. A yacht may enter the J 105 Championship anyt ime pr ior
to Wednesday, July 1. A yacht may enter the T-10 and Beneteau 40.7
Port to Port Championships anyt ime pr ior to 6 PM Wednesday, June
17. A yacht may enter the T-10 Buoy Championship anyt ime pr ior
to Wednesday, June 17. A yacht may enter the Beneteau 40.7 Buoy
Championship anyt ime prior to Wednesday, June 17. A yacht may enter
the Beneteau 36.7 Championship any time prior to Wednesday, June
24. Only those races part icipa ted in a fter receipt of entry will
be counted. The entry fee for any Championship is $60.00. A yacht
that changes ra t ing rules must submit a new entry form - an additional
fee of $20.00 is required.
2009 “ BOATS OF THE YEAR “ COMMITTEE
Jerry E. Metzger - Chairman, Chicago Yachting Association
Jerry E. Metzger, Burnham Park Yacht Club
Todd Hildwein, Chicago Yacht Club
Tom Spees, Columbia Yacht Club
Stuart Townsend, Jackson Park Yacht Club
Dorin Candea, Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club
ELIGIBLE RACES FOR THE PHRF PORT TO PORT SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
| Saturday, May 30 |
Chicago to Michigan City |
Columbia Yacht Club |
| Sunday, May 31 |
Michigan City to Chicago |
Burnham Park Yacht Club |
| Saturday, June 27 |
Chicago to Waukegan |
Waukegan Yacht Club |
| Sunday, June 28 |
Waukegan to Chicago |
Great Lakes Yacht Club |
| Friday, September 4 |
Chicago to St. Joseph |
Columbia Yacht Club |
| Sunday, September 6 City |
St. Joseph to Michigan |
Michigan City Yacht Club |
| Monday, September 7 |
Michigan City to Chicago |
Jackson Park Yacht Club |
ELIGIBLE RACE DAYS FOR PHRF BUOY CHAMPIONSHIP
| Sunday, May 24 |
Olympic Cup |
Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club |
| Sunday, June 7 |
Hobleman Regatta |
Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club |
| Saturday, July 11 |
Lutz Regatta |
Jackson Park Yacht Club |
| Sunday, August 2 |
Fran Byrne Memorial |
Columbia Yacht Club |
| Saturday, August 8 |
Kathy Zukasky Regatta |
Burnham Park Yacht Club |
| Sunday, August 30 |
Commodore’s Cup Regatta |
Chicago Yacht Club |
| Saturday, September 19 |
Mayor Daley Regatta |
Columbia Yacht Club |
ELIGIBLE RACE DAYS FOR J105 CHAMPIONSHIP
| Sunday, May 24 |
Olympic Cup |
Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club |
| Sunday, June 6 |
Hobleman Regatta |
Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club |
| Saturday, July 11 |
Lutz Regatta |
Jackson Park Yacht Club |
| Sunday, August 2 |
Fran Byrne Regatta |
Columbia Yacht Club |
| Saturday, August 8 |
Kathy Zukasky Regatta |
Burnham Park Yacht Club |
| Saturday, September 12 |
Sheldon Clark |
Chicago Yacht Club |
| Saturday, September 19 |
Mayor Daley Regatta |
Columbia Yacht Club |
ELIGIBLE RACES FOR T-10 PORT TO PORT CHAMPIONSHIP
| Sunday, May 31 |
Chicago Long Distance Classic |
Burnham Park Yacht Club |
| Saturday, June 27 |
Chicago to Waukegan |
Waukegan Yacht Club |
| Sunday, June 28 |
Waukegan to Chicago |
Great Lakes Yacht Club |
| Saturday, July 18 |
Chicago to Mackinac Race |
Chicago Yacht Club |
| Friday, September 4 |
Chicago to St Joseph |
Columbia Yacht Club |
| Sunday, September 6 |
St. Joseph to Chicago |
Jackson Park Yacht Club |
ELIGIBLE RACE DAYS FOR T-10 BUOY CHAMPIONSHIP
| Sunday, May 24 |
Olympic Cup |
Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club |
| Saturday, June 7 |
Hobelman Regatta |
Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club |
| Saturday, July 11 |
Lutz Regatta |
Jackson Park Yacht Club |
| Sunday, August 2 |
Fran Byrne Regatta |
Columbia Yacht Club |
| Sunday, August 23 |
Herb Kaczmarek Cup |
Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club |
| Sunday, August 30 |
Commodore’s Cup |
Chicago Yacht Club |
| Saturday, September 12 |
Sheldon Clark Regatta |
Chicago Yacht Club |
| Saturday, September19 |
Mayor Daley Regatta |
Columbia Yacht Club |
ELIGIBLE RACES FOR BENETEAU 40.7 PORT TO PORT CHAMPIONSHIP
| Saturday, June 27 |
Chicago to Waukegan |
Waukegan Yacht Club |
| Sunday, June 28 |
Waukegan to Chicago |
Great Lakes Yacht Club |
| Friday, September 4 |
Chicago to St Joseph |
Columbia Yacht Club |
| Sunday, September 6 |
St. Joseph to Chicago |
Jackson Park Yacht Club |
ELIGIBLE RACES FOR BENETEAU 40.7 BUOY CHAMPIONSHIP
| Sunday, May 24 |
Olympic Cup |
Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club |
| Sunday, June 7 |
Hobelman Regatta |
Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club |
| Saturday, July 11 |
Lutz Regatta |
Jackson Park Yacht Club |
| Saturday, August 8 |
Kathy Zukasky Regatta |
Burnham Park Yacht Club |
| Saturday, September 12 |
Sheldon Clark Regatta |
Chicago Yacht Club |
| Sunday, September 13 |
Sheldon Clark Regatta |
Chicago Yacht Club |
ELIGIBLE RACE DAYS FOR BENETEAU 36.7 PORT TO PORT CHAMPIONSHIP
| Saturday, May 30 |
Chicago to Michigan City |
Columbia Yacht Club |
| Sunday, May 31 |
Chicago Long Distance Classic |
Burnham Park Yacht Club |
| Saturday, June 27 |
Chicago to Waukegan |
Waukegan Yacht Club |
| Sunday, June 28 |
Waukegan to Chicago |
Great Lakes Yacht Club |
| Friday, September 4 |
Chicago to St. Joseph |
Columbia Yacht Club |
| Sunday, September 6 |
St. Joseph to Michigan City |
Michigan City Yacht Club |
| Monday, September 7 |
Michigan City to Chicago |
Jackson Park Yacht Club |
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2009 'Boats of the Year' Championship
Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation