The most anticipated event of the summer is just around the corner for the sexagenarian set (age 60 & over) as well for sleek Classic boats. The ranks of Club membership are swelling with a growing number of candidates for the Legacy of Sail Regatta on August 25…that’s just one week before the club’s signature Stingray Regatta over Labor Day weekend.The NOR has been changed so please read on.

Being rebranded with a new name (though still whimsically nicknamed the ‘Geezer Regatta’), the Legacy of Sail Regatta: Classic Boats & Vintage Skippers will also include not only One-Designs, but Classic small boats as well. Other changes this year will allow non-FBYC sailors to skipper O-Ds and Classics and will eliminate the sexagenarian age restriction for the Classics skippers. One-Design skippers will still need to be 60 & over.

Because we plan on hosting an enhanced après race social for participants and their entourages, we need a headcount fast to determine our food and beverage and trophy requirements for this first annual FBYC regatta designed specifically for old boats and old folks.

So please visit the FBYC website ASAP and sign up for the Legacy of Sail Regatta whether you are going to race, want to serve on the R/C, want to volunteer for the social activities, or just want to be present at this inaugural event. The newly revised NOR follows:

LEGACY OF SAIL REGATTA CLASSIC BOATS & VINTAGE SKIPPERS (Whimsically known as the Geezer Regatta)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2012

DESCRIPTION This regatta is a one-day event for Flying Scots (with the addition of other OD classes with three or more entries) and Classic Boats. The One-Design Division will be helmed by skippers 60 years of age or older. 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, and skippers & crew may be of any age. The Portsmouth Yardstick D-PN Handicap System will be used to score finishes in the Classic Division.

For both Divisions, skippers or crew will not be required to be members of FBYC. See http://offshore.ussailing.org/Portsmouth_Yardstick/Portsmouth_Index.htm

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.

REGISTRATION On-line registration will be available and pre-registration is encouraged, especially for the Classics. There will $5.00 entry fee to cover an enhanced social after the races and payable at the event.

PROGRAM Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 Registration and continental breakfast 0800-1000 Skippers meeting 1000 Warning signal for first race 1100 Followed by up to four subsequent races Followed by a Social

Eligibility One-Design Skippers must be at least 60 years of age on race day.

AWARDS Awards for each Division will be presented by the Event Chairs shortly after the conclusion of the racing on Saturday.

CBYRA SANCTION The regatta is not sanctioned for CBYRA High Point Awards