Wolftrap Regatta - FBYC

Wolftrap Regatta

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Sat, Sep 11 2010

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Race Chair: Brooks Zerkel

WOLF TRAP RACE (DISTANCE RACE #4)

September 11, 2010

description	The Wolf Trap Race consists of a fixed course distance race for PHRF SPINNAKER A, B & C, PHRF NON-SPIN sailboats holding valid PHRF of the Chesapeake Category 4P certificates, and FBYC CRUISING sailboats having handicap ratings issued by FBYC. This race is the fourth 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 AREA	Between Piankatank R. G 5 (FBYC A) and the Piankatank R. Lt. QR 15 4M 6 (FBYC B).
COURSE	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 first mark of the course, yachts shall sail the remaining marks of the appropriate course as set forth below unless otherwise specified by the Race Committee.
COURSE	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 first mark of the course, yachts shall sail the remaining marks of the course as set forth below unless otherwise specified by the Race Committee.
course A APProx. 24.6 NM
MarkS of Course				Leave to:
Piankatank R. Lt. Fl G 4s 19ft 4M 3 PA (FBYC C)		Starboard
Milford Haven Lt. G 1MH Fl G 4s (FBYC M)		Starboard
Wolf Trap Lighthouse Fl 15s 52ft 14M (FBYC O)		Port
Milford Haven Lt. G 1MH Fl G 4s (FBYC M)		Port
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 180º 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.
TIME LIMIT	If one boat in a class finishes within thirteen (13) hours of the actual start time of the race for that class, then the race will be valid for all boats in that class. The time limit for remaining boats shall be two (2) hours after the first boat in their class or subclass finishes a valid race.
AWARDS	Refreshments and awards for this event will be provided, ashore after the race. Awards for the Long Distance Series will be presented at a later date to be determined.
CBYRA SANCTION	This race is sanctioned for CBYRA High Point awards.