Fridays: August 4, 11, 18, and 25
New: A 3rd start will be added for dinghies this Friday (Aug 11). Bring your Laser, 505, Europe, 420, Skiff, Tasar, I-14 or whatever to join in the fun and prizes.
What: Casual sailboat racing in Shilshole Bay for everyone. No ratings, no rules (well, there are two rules, see below), just fun on the water. Bring what you have and get out sailing.
When: All Fridays in August (4, 11, 18, 25) Starting at 1830hrs
Where: Start/Finish line will be between Mooring Buoy "J" and a Vessel flying an "R/C" Flag.
Courses: Courses will be posted on RC boat and announced on VHF Channel 72. Marks will be fixed. (M=Meadow Point, J=Mooring Buoy to the West of Shilshole Breakwater, E=Red/White entrance buoy to Ship Canal, Seal Cage=Seal Cage, L=Mooring Buoy South of Shilshole Marina, W=West Point buoy)
Starts: There will be two starts: Start One at 1835hrs for Fast Boats, Start Two at 1840hrs for Not As Fast As The Fast Boats. Races will be started in accordance with RRS rule 26. (Sound and Flag at 5 minutes, Sound and Flag at 4 Minutes, Sound and Flag at 1 Minute, Sound and Flag at Start)
Rules: 1) No Collisions, 2) Have Fun
THE CYC BAR WILL BE OPEN TO THE CYC MEMBERS AND GUESTS AT 1900HRS! PLEASE STOP IN THE CLUBHOUSE AFTER SAILING AND HAVE YOUR FANS SHOW UP EARLY TO SEE YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE. THERE MIGHT BE PRIZES AND SURPRISES.
Notes: CYC would like to see all of the boats from Shilshole Bay Marina out sailing this August in a fun and open environment. No fees, no registration, no ratings. If we have a good turnout, CYC will attempt to run a series like this for June, July and August of 2007! Tune into VHF Channel 72 for instructions and distractions.
For further information, contact Allan Johnson, Commodore, Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle, at 206-799-6311 or CYC at 206-789-1919