This race is part of the 3-race Center Sound Series, which also includes

• Blakely Rock (March 4)
• Three Tree Point (March 25)

PHRF-NW and IRC/ORC. Other classes of at least five boats may apply. Monohull, multihull, and casual class boats will race in separate classes

Racing Documents

NOTICE TO COMPETITORS: US NAVY TUG/TOW WARNING (pdf)

Notice of Race (pdf)
Registration: 3-Race Series | Scatchet Head Only
(Note: Center Sound Series is part of the Sound Season Pass and Lake Season Pass Packages)
Racing Class: Sailing Instructions (pdf)
Casual Class: Notice to Competitors (pdf)
Registrants | Class Breaks | Class Flags | Results

Schedule

1000 First warning signal
1400 No warning signal after this time

Racing Information

NOTICE TO COMPETITORS: US Navy Tug/Tow Warning

Please be advised that the retired Forrestal-class aircraft carrier USS Independence will be under tow throughout the majority of the scheduled Scatchet Head race on March 11, 2017.The current schedule is to depart the waters near Blake Island on or about noon and head northbound. This is a “dead ship” tow, meaning it has no propulsion or steering ability. The vessel will have a variety of accompanying tugs, and the cooperation of competitors is requested by all involved parties. The towline will be 2000 feet long, and the craft itself is 1070 feet LOA. As such, we remind competitors that the standard USN avoidance zone of ½ NM should be strictly observed, and will be enforced. Monitoring of Seattle Traffic VHF 14 ( which is part of our regular competitor obligations) is further reinforced. Your cooperation (and respect) in this historic passing is appreciated. Please contact the Race Fleet Captain, Matthew Wood (206-501-8971) if you have any questions.  (Downloadable PDF)

Location

Puget Sound, starting and finishing lines in Shilshole Bay.

Courses

Racing Classes: Start by leaving the starting mark buoy to port, round Scatchet Head Lighted Gong Buoy (LL#16555) to port, and finish by leaving the finishing mark buoy to port. Course distance ~ 26 NM.

Casual Classes: Start by leaving the starting mark buoy to port, round mark “U” to port, round mark “M” to starboard, round mark “U” to port, and finish by leaving the finishing mark buoy to port. Course distance ~ 13 NM.

Scoring:

A boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores, except that a boat’s worst score will be excluded if six or more races are completed. This changes RRS A2.1. One race will constitute a series.

Time Limit:

9 hours for the first boat in class and for other boats the later of 9 hours or 1 hour after of the first boat that sails the course.

Other Provisions:

• Notice of Race amended by CYC Notice of Race Addendum.
• Boats must comply with equipment requirement category USSER Nearshore, as amended.
• This race is part of the CYC Center Sound Series.

Awards:

For the race, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in class. Party and awards at the CYC clubhouse after racing. For the Center Sound Series, see awards for the Three Tree Point Race.

Registration Fee:

$60 (or $150 for Center Sound Series). Casual Class $30 (or $90 for Center Sound Series).

Registration Deadline:

March 9, 2017 (Thursday)

Off the Water

Parking:

• TBD

Launching:

• TBD

Moorage:

• TBD

Social:

After-racing party at clubhouse with dinner.