WOLF TRAP RACE (DISTANCE RACE #5)
September 15, 2007
DESCRIPTION |
The Wolf Trap Race consists of a fixed course distance race for PHRF A, PHRF B/C, and PHRF NON-SPIN. This race is the fifth race of the Distance Series. PHRF NON-SPIN will be sailed allowing only one (1) headsail downwind. |
WARNING SIGNAL |
The warning signal will be at 1100. |
STARTING |
Between Piankatank R. G 5 (FBYC A) and the Piankatank R. Lt. QR 15 4M 6 (FBYC B). The starting line will be between a special buoy X and the orange or yellow flag on the Committee Boat. |
COURSE |
Approximate Distance: 24.6 NM The first mark of the course will be either (1) special buoy Y located to windward or on the approximate magnetic course from the Committee Boat as may be displayed by numeral pennants or digits shown on the Committee Boat or (2) a government mark listed in Appendix A. The Committee Boat will display either a Y or other letter to designate the government mark. After rounding the special buoy Y or the government mark, yachts shall sail the remaining marks of the course set forth below: |
Mark of Course |
Leave to: |
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Piankatank R. Lt. Fl G 4s 19ft 4M 3 PA (FBYC C) |
Starboard |
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Milford Haven Lt. G 1MH Fl G 4s (FBYC M) |
Starboard |
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Wolf Trap Lighthouse Fl 15s 52ft 14M (FBYC O) |
Port |
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Milford Haven Lt. G 1MH Fl G 4s (FBYC M) |
Port |
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Piankatank R. Lt. Fl G 4s 19ft 4M 3 PA (FBYC C) |
Port |
FINISH LINE |
Between Piankatank R. Lt. QR 15 4M 6 (FBYC B) and the orange or yellow flag on the Committee Boat stationed north of FBYC B. If the Committee Boat is not on station at the finish, leave FBYC B to port, and take your own time when you are within 25 yards of FBYC B and it bears 180 magnetic from the helmsmans position. This information should be passed along to the Race Committee Chairman as soon as possible after returning to the dock. |
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TIME LIMIT |
1900 hours for all classes; boats finishing after 2400 hours on Saturday, September 15, 2007 will be scored DNF. |
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AWARDS |
Refreshments and awards for this event will be provided, ashore after the race. Awards for the Long Distance Series will be presented at the Annual Awards party. |
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CBYRA SANCTION |
This race is sanctioned for CBYRA High Point awards. |