These Specific Event Sailing Instructions shall be applied together with the General Sailing Instructions for the Puget Sound Large Boat Program. In case of conflict, the Specific Event Sailing Instructions govern.
The Northwest Challenge Cup will be awarded to the boat with the best record in the Center Sound Series, Puget Sound Spring Regatta, and the Puget Sound Sailing Championships.
SCORING: A boat’s Challenge Cup Score is the sum of her finishing positions in her class in each of the three series on which the Challenge Cup is based. Ties will be resolved in favor of the boat with the highest average number of starters in her class in the races of the three series, except that a tie among boats that win their class in all three series will not be broken.
(Event coordinator - Mark Logan)
Includes the Blakely Rock Light, Possession Point, and Pully Point Races
ELIGIBILITY: Open to boats with valid PHRF or IRC ratings and multihulls. Also one design classes and boats wishing to race without spinnakers (NFS), with five or more entrants. All boats must meet PIYA Category III safety requirements.
REGISTRATION: A boat intending to race must submit a completed registration form to the CYC office no later than 1600 the Wednesday prior to the race she is entering.
CLASS FLAGS, RATING BREAKS AND STARTING ORDER: Class flags, rating breaks and starting order will be posted at the Shilshole clubhouse at 1200 on Thursday prior to the start of each race.
CHECK-IN, CHECK-OUT: The race committee would like all boats to sail by the race committee boat and hail with their sail number. A boat that withdraws or retires should notify the race committee at their earliest opportunity via VHF ch. 67.
FIRST WARNING: 0900.
SAFETY: When near the Puget Sound Traffic Lanes, boats should monitor VHF Channel 14.
SAFETY INSPECTIONS: If a boat is hailed by the race committee at the finish and instructed to report for a safety inspection, she shall report directly to the CYC Safety Inspectors at the North end of the Shilshole Bay Marina.
SCORING: The scoring system for the Center Sound Series PHRF "The Werner Ohmes Fog Horn Trophy, Overall Winner, Center Sound Series" is as follows:
A boat’s score for a race is: 100 (N + 1 - P)/(N + 1) points, where P is her place in her class in that race and N is the number of starters in her class in that race. A boat that does not finish scores (66)/(N + 1) points, a disqualified boat scores: (33)/(N + 1) points, and a boat that does not start scores 0 points. A boat’s series score is the sum of her score in all races in the series. High score wins.
AWARDS: Individual class trophies will be awarded at the Shilshole Clubhouse, Saturday, March 29 after racing. If Pully Point is abandoned or cancelled the trophies will be presented Saturday, March 29 at 1700 hours. Awards for IRC will be based on an overall score for the series.
The "Werner Ohmes Fog Horn Trophy, Overall Winner, Center Sound Series" for first PHRF boat in the series, the Blakely Rock Light Trophy, Possession Point Trophy and the Pully Point Trophy for first overall PHRF boat in each of those races, based on corrected time, will be awarded at the annual awards ceremony.
MOORAGE: See note on p 7 of the racebook
PARTY TIME / RACE RESULTS: The CYC clubhouse will be open during and after each race. Race results will be posted at the clubhouse and on the CYC web page.
STARTING AND FINISHING AREA: In the vicinity of Shilshole Breakwater.
COURSE: A special temporary mark will be set 1 mile East (magnetic) of mid-channel VTS buoy "SF" off President Point. After starting, leave the temporary mark and mark K to port (north wind), or mark K and the temporary mark to starboard (south wind). Then finish. Course length: approximately 21.5 miles.
Alternate courses may be signaled from the race committee boat by flying code flag "S".
TIME LIMIT: Eight hours for the first boat in each class. If a boat in a class finishes within eight hours all other boats in her class must finish within one hour of the first boat to finish or within eight hours, whichever is longer. This changes RRS rule 35.
AWARDS: The Blakely Rock Race trophy will be awarded at the CYC annual awards party.
STARTING AND FINISHING AREA: In the vicinity of Meadow Point.
COURSE: For all boats: After starting, leave the gong buoy off Scatchet Head to port, and then finish. Course length: approximately 27 miles.
Alternate courses may be signaled from the race committee boat by flying code flag "S".
TIME LIMIT: Nine hours for the first boat in each class. If a boat in a class finishes within nine hours all other boats in her class must finish within one hour of the first boat to finish or within nine hours, whichever is longer. This changes RRS rule 35.
AWARDS: The Possession Point Race Trophy will be awarded at the CYC annual awards party.
STARTING AND FINISHING AREA: In the vicinity of Shilshole Breakwater.
TURNING MARK: The mark is a white cylinder, 6 inches in diameter standing 8 feet above the water and is located south and east of Three Tree Point.
GPS coordinates are: N 47º 26.87’ by W 122º 22.57’.
START: Classes shall start in reverse order.
COURSES: After starting, leave mark to starboard, and then finish.
Course length: approximately 29.5 miles.
Alternate courses may be signaled from the race committee boat by flying code flag "S".
TIME LIMIT: Nine hours for the first boat in each class. If a boat in a class finishes within nine hours all other boats in her class must finish within one hour of the first boat to finish or within nine hours, whichever is longer. This changes RRS rule 35.
AWARDS: The Pully Point Race Trophy will be awarded at the annual CYC awards party.
(Event Coordinator - Dan Olson)
These are level-rating regattas for PHRF-rated boats grouped into classes with small rating spreads. When it is impractical to race level due to an insufficient number of boats with similar ratings, some classes will race on handicap using the time-on-distance method. There will be one-design starts for classes that have five or more boats registered and planning to compete.
ELIGIBILITY: Boats with valid PHRF or IRC ratings that meet the PIYA category III requirements are eligible, except that boats sailing in designated one-design classes like Olson 30, J-24, Thunderbird, Melges 24, Merit 25, or San Juan 24 are eligible if they comply with their one-design class safety requirements and with the Special Sailboat Safety Regulations of General Sailing Instructions 6.3.
REGISTRATION: Registrations are due in the CYC Shilshole office by 1200 on the Wednesday prior to the event. However, late registrations may be accepted until Saturday morning at 0900, provided that a late registration fee of $20 is paid in addition to the regular registration fee.
CLASS FLAGS AND RATING BREAKS: Class flags and rating breaks will be posted at the Shilshole clubhouse by 1200 on Thursday prior to the first day of each regatta. A printed list of class flags and rating breaks will be available for pick-up at the Shilshole clubhouse on Saturday morning at 0800.
CHANGES TO SAILING INSTRUCTIONS: Any changes in the sailing instructions will be posted on the window next to the upper entrance of the CYC Shilshole clubhouse before 0800 on each race day. Code flag "L" may be flown from the Shilshole clubhouse to notify competitors of such changes.
RACING AREAS: Boats may determine their class and course location by consulting the class lists posted at the CYC Shilshole Clubhouse or on the CYC web site. The north course will race north of Meadow Point. The south course will race in Shilshole Bay.
CHECK-IN: Each day before the start of racing, the race committee would like all boats to check-in with their respective race committee by sailing by the race committee boat and hailing their sail number. A boat that withdraws or retires should notify the race committee at their earliest opportunity via VHF channel 67 if racing on the north course and channel 72 on the south course.
FIRST WARNING: First warning at 1000 each day. Subsequent races will be started at the discretion of the race committee.
THE START:
Races will be started in accordance with RRS rule 26. [Note for web version of racebook: This link to RRS rule 26 is to the 2001 rules. Rule 26 is unchanged in the 2005 rules, but US Sailing does not have the 2005 rules available individually.] The race committee may give a hail to the next class whose warning signal is about to be made. A boat starting later than 10 minutes after her starting signal will be scored DNS. This changes rule RRS Appendix A4.1.
STARTING ORDER: The first race of the day will be in the order as posted on the Shilshole clubhouse. The starting order for subsequent races will be determined by the race committee.
STARTING LINE RESTRICTIONS: After starting the first leg of the course, a boat shall not cross the line between mark S and the committee boat unless she is rounding the buoy end of the start line when such a rounding is required by the course for her class.
A boat that fails to observe this restriction may exonerate herself by taking a Two-Turns Penalty. This changes RRS 28.1. The start line is an obstruction for boats that are subject to this restriction. A boat that fails to exonerate herself will be scored DNF without a hearing. This changes RRS 63.1 and Appendix A5.
TIME LIMIT: The time limit shall be two hours for the first boat in each class. If one boat in a class finishes within two hours, all other boats in her class must finish within thirty minutes of the first boat to finish or within two hours whichever is longer. This changes RRS rule 35.
SCORING: A boat’s series score is the sum of her points in all the races. There will be no discarded scores. This changes RRS Appendix A2.
DINNER: A light meal on Saturday is included in the race fee.
AWARDS: First, Second and Third place trophies will be awarded for each class with five or more pre-registered boats. Awards will be presented at the CYC Shilshole clubhouse on Sunday after the race. Awards for IRC will be based on an overall score for the series.
MOORAGE: See note on p 7 of the racebook
REGISTRATION: Registration forms and fees must be received at the CYC office at least three days prior to the first race entered.
ELIGIBILITY: Boats with valid PHRF ratings and one-design boats when classes are specified for them.
CLASS FLAGS AND RATING BREAKS: Class flags and rating breaks for PHRF boats will be posted at the Shilshole clubhouse at 1200 on Tuesday prior to the first race of each series. One-design classes with five or more registered boats may be given their own start.
CHECK-IN: Before racing the race committee would like all boats to sail by the race committee boat and hail their sail numbers.
FIRST WARNING: 1815
STARTING AREA: In the vicinity of the Shilshole breakwater.
STARTING INTERVAL: 3 minutes
STARTING ORDER: Starting order will be displayed on the race committee boat reader board. The starting order for subsequent races may be different than the starting order for the first race.
TIME LIMIT: Two hours for the first boat in each class. All other boats in the class must finish within one-half hour of the first boat to finish in the class. This changes RRS rule 35.
(Event Coordinator - Kathryn Meyer)
(This race is part of the Puget Sound Jack and Jill Series)
ELIGIBILITY: Any boat with a valid PHRF rating racing with a crew consisting of one female and one male.
SAFETY: It is recommended that life jackets be worn by all competitors.
SKIPPERS' MEETING: A mandatory skippers' meeting will be held at 1000 at the CYC Shilshole clubhouse.
CLASS FLAGS AND RATING BREAKS: Class flags and rating breaks will be posted at the skipper's meeting. There will be a flying-sail (FS) division and a non-flying-sail (NFS) division. A boat with a rating based on flying sails (FS) may register in the NFS division, in which case her NFS rating will be her FS rating plus 18 seconds. This changes PHRF Handicapper's Manual, Paragraph 9g. An NFS registrant should enter this adjusted rating on her entry form and use this rating to determine the NFS class in which she starts. It is the responsibility of the skipper to race with the appropriate rating.
STARTING AREA: In the vicinity of the Shilshole breakwater.
WARNING: The time of the first warning will be posted at the skippers’ meeting.
COURSE: After starting, leave Blake Island to starboard.
An alternate course may be signaled from the race committee boat by flying code flag "S".
TIME LIMIT: Eight hours for the first boat in each class. If a boat in a class finishes within eight hours all other boats in her class must finish within one hour of the first boat to finish or within eight hours, whichever is longer. This changes RRS rule 35.
(Event Coordinator - Mike Irish)
ELIGIBILITY: Valid PHRF rated boats and one-design boats when classes are specified for them.
CLASS FLAGS AND RATING BREAKS: Class flags and rating breaks will be posted at the Shilshole clubhouse at 1200 on Friday prior to the first race. One-design classes with five or more boats registered may be given their own start.
STARTING AREA: In the vicinity of the Shilshole breakwater.
FIRST WARNING: 1100.
STARTING ORDER: The starting sequence for each race will be displayed on the race committee reader board. The starting sequence for subsequent races may be different then the starting sequence for the first race.
TIME LIMIT: Four hours for the first boat in each class. If a boat in a class finishes within four hours, all other boats in her class must finish within one hour of the first boat to finish or within four hours, whichever is longer. This changes RRS rule 35.
SCORING: A boat's series score is the sum of her race scores. However, if five or more races are completed, her worst score will be discarded when determining her series score. This changes RRS Appendix A2.
AWARDS: The KVI Windjammer Trophy will be awarded at the annual CYC awards party. The scoring system for the KVI Windjammer Trophy is as follows:
A boat’s score for a race is: 100 (N + 1 - P)/(N + 1) points, where P is her place in her class in that race and N is the number of starters in her class in that race. A boat that does not finish scores (66)/(N + 1) points, a disqualified boat scores: (33)/(N + 1) points, and a boat that does not start scores 0 points. A boat’s series score is the sum of her score in all races in the series. However, if five or more races are completed, her worst race score will be discarded when determining her score for the KVI Windjammer Trophy. High score wins.