NOTICE The event information below, used in conjunction with the General One Design Notice of Race, comprises the complete NOTICE OF RACE for the event.
DESCRIPTION This regatta is a one-day event for Classic Boats and Flying Scots (with the addition of other OD classes with three or more entries), and One-Design classes are to be helmed by vintage skippers 60 years of age or older. Skippers or crew will not be required to be members of FBYC. Crew may be any age but may not take the tiller during races except in an emergency, or the boat in question may be disqualified.
The Classic Division is open to any Classic boat design of 25’ length or under at the water line with skippers of any age. The Portsmouth Yardstick D-PN Handicap System will be used to score finishes in the Classic Division.
See http://www.ussailing.org/racing/offshore-big-boats/portsmouth-yardstick/
A determination of a yacht’s qualification as a Classic design and the assignment of ratings for yachts that may not have an official Portsmouth Handicap Rating will be made by the Regatta Organizational Committee. Therefore advance registration for those entering to race in this division is strongly encouraged.
ENTRIES Skippers must be at least 60 years of age on race day.
REGISTRATION Advance registration is encouraged at www.fbyc.net.
LATE REGISTRATION, CHECK IN & Continental breakfast 0800-1000 at the porch of the main club house.
SKIPPERS' MEETING Will be held at 1000.
WARNING The warning signal for the first start will be at 1100 followed by up to 4 subsequent races.
SOCIAL Snacks and refreshments will be served following racing.
AWARDS Awards for each Division will be presented by the Event Chairs shortly after the conclusion of the racing.