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THE 2012
In the Harbor
FROSTBITE SERIES
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Saturday December 31, 2011 - Saturday January 14, 2012
Saturday January 21, 2012 - Saturday, - February 4, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Warning Gun 1255 hours
NOTICE OF RACE
AND SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
The Event: Five days of informal sailboat racing to be held on the waters of Gig Harbor. At the Race Committee’s discretion, there may be more than 1 race each day. We’ll then find a warm place to gather for post-race camaraderie and results. The racing will start on the morning of New Year’s Eve with a no-host brunch at a Gig Harbor restaurant, to be determined.
Entries: All fixed keel, multihull or centerboard sailboats are invited to participate in this event. There will be no flying sails allowed. This is a low key, low stress (except for the wet/cold) event. If a keelboat does not maintain a PHRF rating for this series, one will be assigned. Centerboard boats will compete in a modified and arbitrary handicap system. Complaints may not be accepted. The entry fee is $15 for the Series or $5 for each individual race. Prizes may be awarded and will be commensurate with the total entry fees collected.
Rules: The races will be governed by the current Racing Rules of Sailing and the prescriptions of US Sailing, except as modified by these instructions. Protests will be frowned upon and decisions by the protest committee will be final and not subject to appeal. The 720 rule is in effect.
Safety: It is the responsibility of the skipper to provide for the safety of the crew and to have proper safety equipment and to sail in a safe and prudent manner.
The Course: The start/finish line will be near Arabella’s Landing. There will be a committee boat and an orange buoy to denote the start/finish line. One turning mark will be placed in the area of Anthony’s Shoreline Restaurant. One mark will be set near the entrance to Gig Harbor. These will be orange buoys. There will not be a gybing mark. Boats may not pass through the starting line on the downwind leg.
North Wind: The first “windward” mark will be in the area of Anthony’s Shoreline Restaurant and the second “leeward” mark will be near the entrance to Gig Harbor.
Leave marks to Starboard.
South Wind: The first “windward” mark will be near the entrance to Gig Harbor and
the second “leeward” mark will be located near Anthony’s Shoreline Restaurant.
Leave marks to port.
Course Length: The standard race will be two laps.
IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL RACERS MUST GO THROUGH THE START/FINISH LINE AT THE COMPLETION OF THE FIRST LAP. This is important as the race may be shortened after one lap.
Race Requirement: All boats must report to the committee boat before each race. This is to ensure that we have your entry correct. You will also be advised of your class, order and direction of start.
Start: There will 1, 2 or 3 starts. See the attached starting sheet for sound and visual signals. We will sound several “quick” horn signals 15 seconds before the “Warning Signal” (one long sound signal and raise class Flag) that begins the 5 minute sequence for class 1. The second start is five minutes after the first start. The first warning signal is scheduled each Saturday at 1255. We will try our best to get races started on time. There may be more than one race on any race day, at the race Committee’s discretion.
Classes: Your assignment to a particular class will be at the sole discretion of the Race Committee. Basically, the class breaks MAY be as follows: Note that depending on turnout, classes 1 and 2 may be combined for the start at the discretion of the committee.
Class 1 First Start Faster boats (J-35, Mumm 36, Ericson 35, etc.)
Class 2 Second Start half-fast boats (Thunderbird, Olson 25, San Juan 28, etc.)
Class 3 Third Start Dinghies—(depending on numbers there may be a separate Laser start)
Time limit: Each boat not finishing within 90 minutes of its start will be scored DNF (Did Not Finish). The committee may shorten the course at any mark. Remember to pass though the Start-Finish line at the completion of the first lap.
Scoring: Each boat will receive the number of points equal to the finishing position within the class. Points will be totaled after the series to determine the series winner. DNF will be scored as the number of finishers +1 for each race. OCS, DNS and DSQ will be scored as the number of starters +1. This amends “appendix A item 9” of the RRS 2009-2012
Special Instructions: The fleet and committee will gather at Spiro’s for a no host function and results. Results will also be posted at www.gighaboryc.com
Print and cut out Entry Form. Provide this form to the Race Committee prior to 1255 HOURS or mail to:
Ed Josberger
2276 62 Ave NW
Gig Harbor WA 98335
Josberger@harbornet.com
253-265-6282
PLEASE GET YOUR ENTRY FORM IN BEFORE RACING BEGINS!
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THE 2012
FROSTBITE IN-HARBOR SERIES
In consideration for participating in this event, I represent to the organizers that my boat is properly equipped and is in a safe condition. I will operate my boat in a seamanship manner at all times. I acknowledge that the decision to enter my boat and participate in the event is solely my own, and I agree to be bound by the US Sailing rules, the organizers, and the notice of race for this event; and I hold harmless the Gig Harbor Yacht Club, its officers and the race committee with respect to any and all claims arising out of the participation in this event.
Skipper’s Name______________________________________ E-mail________________________________________________
Skipper’s Signature_________________________________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________
CELL PHONE Number __________________________________
Boat Name__________________________________________Type/length____________________________________________
Sail #___________________________________________
PHRF handicap____________ (normal PHRF + 18 for no flying sails) or I need a handicap assigned
Make checks payable to GHYC and get your entry forms in before the races begin, December 30, 2011.
Mail entry to:
Ed Josberger
2276 62 Ave NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
**$15 for the series
**$5 for each race
**Free to first time racers without a handicap
Questions ??? Contact Ed Josberger
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