NOTICE OF RACE
This notice may be subject to change
RULES
PITCH will be sailed on the waters of Bellingham Bay. The regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing 2001-2004, this notice of race and the sailing instructions. The races will be held on September 4 and 5, with warning signals scheduled for 1000 hours. The regatta is classified as a PIYA Category III event. Skippers meeting will be held on Friday, September 3 at 2030 hours.
ELIGIBILITY
Yachts shall be declared eligible which meet PIYA Category III requirements, hold a valid PHRF-NW racing certificate*, or are racing one design, and have paid the US/CAD$ 50 (US/CAD $65 if paid after August 20) entry fee with a completed registration form.
* Cruising class entrants are encouraged to have a formal PHRF, but if not available will be allocated a handicap based on standard design of boat, modified by the age of newest sail. All boats without a formal and uptodate PHRF will be required to sail in the cruising class fleet.
SPECIAL ENTRY NOTES
All yachts are required to register at the Bellingham Yacht Club between 1500 and 2100 on Friday, September 3 even if you have pre-registered. Five or more boats are required for a one design class.
A list of registered boats will be published and updated on this website as registration proceeds. Also as one design classes develop and reach the minimum of 5 boats, these will be published on the website. (Currently a Hotfoot and class of 73 are confirmed) Participants can expect up to 8 or more racing divisons.
Register either ONLINE (prefered method) or send registration form, copy of current rating (PHRF) certificate and check to:NOTICES
All notices to competitors will be posted on the Regatta Notice Board on the lower floor of the Bellingham Yacht Club. A complete schedule of events and sailing instructions will be given at registration check-in on September 3. Sailing instructions will also be posted on this website no later than Friday 27th August.
COURSES
Courses will be sailed mostly windward/leeward, and possible triangular -- around the buoys racing.
A special long distance (12 - 16 miles) course(s) will be set for cruising boats.
SCORING
Scoring will be in accordance with Appendix A, the Low Point Scoring System.
PRIZES
Awards will be given to the first three places in each class. A special perpetual award in the memory of the much loved photographer of regattas, Kelly O'Neil - "The Kelly O'Neil Cup" will be awarded to the overall team winner of the regatta. (details to follow)