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June - August, 2010
Rules:
This series will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing 2009 - 2012 (RRS), the prescriptions of United States Sailing Association, except as changed by these sailing instructions. Competitors in the sport of sailing are governed by a body of rules that they are expected to follow and enforce. A fundamental principle of sportsmanship is that when competitors break a rule they will promptly take a penalty or retire. Rules 44.1 & 44.2 "Two Turns Penalty" shall be utilized. Please follow the rules and be a good sport. Race committee reserves the right to disqualify any yacht that is not playing well with others.
Alterations of Rules:
The racing rules will be modified in accordance with racing rule 3.1(a) as follows:
RRS 2009 - 2012 Rule 60.1 "Right to protest and request redress" will be deleted. This is a no protest series.
Eligibility and Entry:
The Anthony's Kirkland Friday Night Sailing Series is open to all competitors. This series is designed to be fun. We welcome all racers, experienced or new to competitive sailing.
Safety:
All yachts shall comply with current Coast Guard regulations.
Responsibility:
All competitors are participating at their own risk. It is the responsibility of each skipper to inform their crew of the risks of sailboat racing, to make sure they understand and accept those risks, to decide whether their crew is competent and adequate for the event, and to decide whether to start or continue in a race. Anthony's HomePort, the Corinthian Yacht Club, and Sail Sand Point are not responsible for the safety of the yacht, skipper, crew or any participant in any race.
Schedule of Races: Ten Friday evenings beginning June 11, 2010 and ending on August 20, 2010; no races on July 2.
Starting Times:
| Starting Time | Class Start | Flags | Sound | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:05 PM | Warning Class 1 | Flag Up | One Horn | |
| 7:10 PM | Class 1 Start | Class 1 Flag Dn / Class 2 Up | One Horn | PHRF 201 and above |
| 7:15 PM | Class 2 Start | Class 2 Flag Dn / Class 3 Up | One Horn | J/22 one-design |
| 7:20 PM | Class 3 Start | Class 3 Flag Dn / Class 4 Up | One Horn | PHRF 140-200 |
| 7:25 PM | Class 4 Start | Class 4 Flag Dn / Class 5 Up | One Horn | PHRF 139 and faster |
| 7:30 PM | Class 5 Start | Class 5 Flag Dn | One Horn | Multihulls |
| For Each Class Start: | ||||
| 4 Minutes to go | Preparatory | Prep Flag Up | One Horn | |
| 1 Minute to go | One Minute | Prep Flag Down | One Horn |
Starting:
We are using the starting system incorporated RRS 2009 - 2012. Class flags will be the number pennants. Please keep clear of the starting area until your class warning signal. The committee may DSQ any boat that violates the starting area restriction.
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |
| prep | ind. recall | gen. recall | class one | class two | class three | class four | class five |
Recalls:
Individual recalls will be signaled in accordance with rule 29.2 and in addition the race committee will attempt to hail boats OCS by voice. If a class has a general recall the start clock will continue to run and the recalled class will re-start at the end of the sequence (7:35 PM). The race committee hopes to avoid general recalls and the potentially dangerous situation they cause. Over early yachts may re-start or accept a 15-minute penalty. This amends rule 29.2.
The Course:
The course is triangular. The start shall be between an orange inflatable mark and the race committee flag on the committee boat located a short distance off the Anthony's dock. Orange inflatable marks will also be located East of Sand Point and North West of Hunts Point. Approximate course distance is 5.5 miles. We will attempt to make all starts to windward. A Green flag will indicate a Southerly course with the Hunt's Point mark taken first and all marks left to starboard. A Red flag will indicate a Northerly course with the Sand Point mark taken first and all marks left to port. Due to varying wind conditions, the course may be shortened at either the windward or leeward mark.
Time Limit:
The time limit will be 2 hours for all classes. A boat failing to finish within 20 minutes after the first boat in their class finishes, or within the time limit, whichever is later, will be scored DNF. This changes rule 35. In light air, if it is apparent that the first boat will not complete the course, the course can be shortened and scored at any mark. The race committee will indicate a shortened course with two horn blasts. The finish line in the event of a shortened course will be between the mark and a committee boat. The intent of the race is to have fun and reward those yachts that participate. All races should have point totals associated with them. In the event of abandonment it will be signaled by three horn blasts.
Handicap:
The 2010 race series will be handicapped using the time-on-time method. Mono hulled boats shall be put in classes based on their PHRF handicap. Please know your PHRF handicap for accurate start placement. All mono hulled boats will be scored for the overall based on a PHRF handicap, and as such are required to have an engine ready to use.
Registration:
Pre-registration is mandatory. Finishing points will only be awarded to properly registered boats. Forms are included with this Notice of Race or can be picked up at Anthony's HomePort in Kirkland. Sail numbers and boat names need to be identifiable in order to properly determine the race results. The entry fee for the 2010 Anthony's Kirkland Friday Night Sailing Series is $80.
Scoring:
Points will be awarded to the yachts finishing in each class. First place will receive 10 points; second place will receive 8 points, third place 7 points, etc. The series will consist of twelve races with four throw outs. A famous Anthony's beer bottle trophy will be awarded to the overall winner and to the other first place winners. The results and trophies will be awarded in the Anthony's HomePort lounge following the race.
Overall Winner:
The series champions for each class and the overall winner will have their boat names engraved on the perpetual trophies displayed in the HomePort trophy case. Multihull class will not be scored in overall. In addition, the top three boats in each class will have their names engraved on the wall trophies located in the restaurant and be awarded Anthony's HomePort gift certificates. A $75 certificate will be provided for first place, $50 for second and $25 for third place.
Video:
See all the exciting and memorable moments on video to be shown in the Anthony's HomePort lounge following each race. Results posted by 10:15 PM. Anthony's has food and beverage specials for the racers and guests in the lounge.
Race Committee:
Anthony's HomePort
Corinthian Yacht Club
Sail Sand Point
Good Luck and Have Fun