KIRF Weekend Series 2006

Instructions & Notes

These day races will go round the cans in three different areas in Eastern Bay and the Chester River.  The races will be open to all comers and will be followed by social activities at various locations to be confirmed nearer to race day.

1.   COURSE OPTIONS

COURSE #        Description

April 22nd. & August 19th.          Eastern Bay Course Options:

Course 5           South Narrows, Eastern Bay - Distance 23.0 NM              (See notes 1 & 2)

Course 6           South Narrows, Eastern Bay - Distance 16.7 NM              (See notes 1 & 2)

Course 7           South Narrows, Eastern Bay - Distance 10.5 NM              (See notes 1 & 2)

May 14th.                      Chester River East Course Options:

Course 51         North Narrows, Chester River East - Distance 18.5 NM

Course 52         North Narrows, Chester River East - Distance 11.9 NM

Course 53         North Narrows, Chester River East - Distance 8.0 NM

July 8th.                        Chester River West Course Options:

Course 54         North Narrows, Chester River West - Distance 15.6 NM

Course 55         North Narrows, Chester River West - Distance 10.4 NM

Alternative for July 8th. is the Herring Run Regatta.  This will be confirmed later.

IMPORTANT COURSE NOTES

1.   For South Narrows starts, the start/finish line will be set in a NE-SW direction and will line up with the Narrows #3 Green and #4 Red beacons.  Use the alignment of the Green beacon and the orange buoy at the NE end of the line to time your finish.

2.   A direct straight line between the start/finish line and the South Narrows #1 beacon will clip the edge of the infamous "BLOB" shallow spot.  At low tide this will have no more than about 4 feet of water so watch your depth, a minor swing to the north east will save your race and some embarrassing treatment in the bar afterwards.

3.   Course decision will be made shortly before the start depending on the conditions at the time.

2.   HANDICAPPING.  PHRF handicapping with a 15% allowance for those electing to race without spinnakers.  If you want to race without a spinnaker you will need to elect to do so before the race start.

3.   POINTS SYSTEM & SCORING. 

Low points wins:

1 point first

2 points second

3 points third, etc.,

A boat that did not start, did not finish or retired after finishing scores number of entries in the series plus 1

A boat that is disqualified scores number of entries in the series plus 2

The score would be based on the best 3 results, allowing the possibility of one discard.

4.   AWARDS

Trophies will be awarded to 1st., 2nd. and 3rd., places.

5.   THE START & TIMEKEEPING

The start will be at 11:00 am.

The start signals will be sounded from the PRO's boat.  The start sequence will be:

5 minutes          Warning

4 minutes          Preparatory

1 minute            Ready

Zero                  Start!

Keep your own time.

Write down your watch time at the start and finish and make a note of the name and sail number of the boat ahead and the boat astern of you at the finish.  Send me your information as soon as possible afterward so that I can calculate and circulate the results in a timely manner.

6.   COMMUNICATIONS.  All competitors should monitor channel 72 throughout the race to aid communication.  All course changes, etc., will be called on 72 so listen up!

7.   SAFETY.  Each entrant will be responsible for all safety issues with respect to participation in the race and agrees to hold the organizers harmless of all liability.  It is required that all participants meet or exceed the ORC Category 5P safety equipment standards.

8.   IDENTIFICATION.  The race will not be divided into different classes but all boats should fly their PHRF class flag as a racing identity.  I will circulate a list of entries a few days before the race so that we can all recognize one another.

9.   PROTESTS.  Protests should be filed with me on the day of the race and there will be no appeals process.  The protest committee will consist of any race skippers (not involved in the dispute) that turn up with a beer in their hand.

10  RACING RULES.  The 2005-2009, ISAF rules shall apply.

11  LIABILITY RELEASE.  By participating in these races participants agree to hold Chris Bardwell-Jones and the organizers of these races harmless of all liability relating to these races.

12  ENTRY FEE.  The Weekend Racing fee is included in the KIRF fee of $50.  The entry fee for a single race is $20 payable to "Kent Island Racing Fleet", c/o Jeff Leigh, 1578 Comanche Rd, Arnold, MD 21012.

General Notes

1.   A social gathering will be organized after each race at either the Kent Island Yacht Club bar, Annie's or Red Eyes for a follow up discussion food & drink.  If you are not a member of the club a member will be pleased to sign you in - the club will make you welcome.

2.   For more information about racing and rating your boat please take some time to look at the following web sites:

      Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association www.cbyra.org

      PHRF Of The Chesapeake www.phrfchesbay.com

      ISAF The International Sailing Federation www.sailing.org

12th. April '06
 

KENT ISLAND RACING FLEET ENTRY FORM

NAME OF SKIPPER:     ___________________________________

ADDRESS:                   ___________________________________

CITY:                            ___________________________________

STATE                          ___________________________________

ZIP:                              ___________________________________

HOME PHONE:             ___________________________________

WORK PHONE:            ___________________________________

FAX:                             ___________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS:         ___________________________________

NAME OF BOAT:          ___________________________________

CLASS OF BOAT:         ___________________________________           LOA:____________FEET

PHRF RATING:              ___________________________________

SAIL NUMBER:             ___________________________________