2008 Centennial Cup

Joining The Race

The Centennial Cup Race is open to all sailboat skippers having boats equipped with state and federal mandated safety equipment, and willing to participate in accordance with the Massachusetts Bay Sailing Association Notice of Race and General Sailing Instructions, and with specific instructions as noted below.  PHRF NE handicaps will be used for scoring, with time-on-time correction.  Spinnakers are allowed using the boat’s racing handicap with an additional reduction of 10%.

All boats must pre-register on line by September 11, 2008. Registration is not available on the day of the race.    

Fees

Entry fees are waived for Nahant Dory Club members who have paid the annual racing fee;
 the fee for all other racers is $25.00.

Make check payable to “Nahant Dory Club” and remit to Nahant Dory Club, P.O. Box 114, Nahant, MA  01908.

Date and Time

The race will commence at NOON (GPS Time) on Saturday, September 13, 2008.  Even though there will be two classes, at this time, it is planned to have only one start.  The maximum time allowed to complete the course is four hours.  The starting sequence follows:

11:55:  Five minute warning. Horn and “C” Flag flown from the Committee Boat.

11:56:  Preparatory Signal.  Horn and “P” Flag flown from the Committee Boat.

11:59:   One Minute Warning:  Horn and “P” Flag hauled down from the Committee Boat.

12:00: Start.  Horn and “C” Flag hauled down from the Committee Boat.

The Course

The following marks comprise the Centennial Cup Race course.  Leave all marks to starboard.  Approximate distances and bearings are provided for reference only.  Each skipper shall determine the proper course to sail to each mark.  Photocopies of the race course on a Broad Sound chart will be available at the Dory Club prior to the race.  The course may be shortened due to weather on the day of the race.  Notices will be provided on VHF Channel 69.
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