Regattas

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INVITATION TO RACE

2013 Perpetual Races
The Perpetual Races run year-round and are always exciting.
All race communications take place on VHF channel 71.
January 1 – Brrrr Rabbit
February 2 – Double Up and Back
March 2 – John Pitcher Memorial Race
April 6 – Andy Byrd Memorial Pursuit Race
May 4 – Frank Ballintine, Cinco De Mayo Memorial Pursuit Race*
June 1 – Merton Yolles Memorial Race
July 6 – Stars & Stripes
August 3 – Jerry O\’Grady Single-handed Race**
September 7 Barth Race*** ( Barth Sailing Instructions-2012 & Barth Registration Form )
October 5 - Kay & Dave Few Regatta
November 2 – Commodores Cup

* Frank Ballintine Race will be a reverse handicap start, time on distance scoring
** Jerry O’Grady Race will be sailed non-spinnaker
*** Barth Race will be jointly hosted by Coyote Point YC and Sequoia

STARTING TIMES AND DIVISIONS:
(Divisions may be combined or additional divisions may be added depending on number of participants)

START DIVISION

1200 A – Spinnaker
1205 B – Non-Spinnaker

ELIGIBILITY:
All yachts with a valid NCPHRF rating. There should be a NCPHRF certificate for either your boat or an identical sister ship which will be accepted. Boats may be reassigned to alternate divisions after registration in order to balance the divisions and may be combined if there are too few for a division. A minimum of 3 boats will be required for a division. In the event there are only enough boats for one division it will be raced non spinnaker or re-sailed at a later date.

NOTICES:
Standing Race Instructions and course sheets can be downloaded from the SBYRA web site (http://sbyra.home.comcast.net/) or picked up in the Regatta Room at the clubhouse.
All races will be conducted in accordance with the SBYRA Standing Race Instructions which have been adopted by CPYC.

SKIPPER’S MEETINGS:
Check the CPYC calendar for Skipper\’s meeting time. Skipper\’s meetings will be either 10:30 for a noon start or 11:30 for a 13:00 start. Check-in at Committee Boat is acceptable. Committee Boat will monitor VHF Ch 71 throughout the race. Communication is encouraged. Retirement from the race without finishing requires RC notification.

SCORING & AWARDS:
Scoring will be calculated Time on Time, except for pursuit races. CPYC will provide division awards for boats winning and placing in the individual races. Perpetual Trophies remain the property of CPYC with winners’ names engraved on the trophy. An awards dinner will be held at the end of the season – exact date and time to be determined at a later date.

FEES:
$125 for all 11 races
$15 for an individual race

Checks should be made payable to Coyote Point Yacht Club.

POST RACE FESTIVITIES:
After the race, come relax with your fellow sailors at the CPYC clubhouse and bar! Events after each individual race will vary, but may include cookouts, potluck dinners, live entertainment, etc. Details will be announced prior to each race. Race results will be announced after the race (assuming no pending protest).

MISCELLANEOUS:
Guest dock/berthing may be available for Friday and Saturday nights. Contact the CPYC Regatta Chair regatta@cpyc.com or Port Captain portcaptain@cpyc.com

TO REGISTER: please complete the form below or click here CPYC 2013 RACE REGISTRATION FORM and

1)      Email a copy to CPYC Regatta Chair regatta@cpyc.com

2)     Mail/deliver a signed copy and check made out to “Coyote Point Yacht Club”:

Regatta Chair
Coyote Point Yacht Club
1820 Coyote Point Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401

Questions? Please email Tom Fedyna CPYC Regatta Chair regatta@cpyc.com

2013 PERPETUAL RACES – REGISTRATION FORM

SKIPPER ______________________________________________

ADDRESS _________________________________________________

CITY, ZIP__________________________________________________

PHONE ____________________ MOBILE PHONE ___________________

E-MAIL___________________________________________________

Boat Name: _________________

Boat Model, Length, and Year: __________________

Yacht Club/Marina: ______________________________________

I will race __Spinnaker Division __Non-Spinnaker Division

Sail #:_________ Current NCPHRF certificate on file at YRA: __Yes __No;

PHRF#: ______

Largest headsail: LP: ___

Length Spin Pole: _____ ft.

Jib tacked above drum on above deck furler: __Yes __No

In-Mast Furling Main: __Yes __No

Auxiliary power configuration: Outboard __; Inboard: __

Propeller: folding/feathering __ fixed___-if fixed: #blades? __2 blades __3 blades

I certify that I have done nothing to my boat to invalidate the above rating. I also agree
not to sue CPYC or any Member involved in planning or running these events. I assume liability for my crew and boat.

Please charge to my CPYC account:  Account #____________, Amount:_________

Signature______________________________

Date _______________

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