SPSC 61st Annual Invitational Regatta

Saturday July 6th

Notice of Race Excerpts (complete NoR for print )

Venue & Organizing Authority

South Port Sailing Club
210 Brighton Road
Tecumseh, Ontario N8N 2L3
(519) 979 SPSC
racing.southportsailingclub.com

Event Organizer ..... John Marentette

Excerpts from the NoR: 1. Rules

1.1 The event will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS).

1.2 The SPSC Members Code of Conduct and Safe Sport Policy apply — see the SPSC By-Laws Handbook.

Excerpts from the NoR: 3. Communication

3.1 All boats must carry a VHF radio capable of communicating on Channels 16 and 69. On the water, the race committee may make courtesy broadcasts to competitors on VHF CH69.

Excerpts from the NoR: 4. Eligibility and Entry

4.1 The event is open to all boats of the JOG, Shark and PHRF classes.

4.2 In the PHRF and JOG classes, Essex County PHRF Association Rules are in effect, except that there are no minimum crew requirements. In the Shark class, a current valid measurement certificate or rating certificate is not required. This changes rule RRS 78.1.

4.3 Boats may enter the event by registering online at www.southportsailingclub.com.

4.4 Once registered in a certain class, boats are expected to compete in that class for the entire season. If a change is required, a special request is required to the Race Chair.

Excerpts from the NoR: 5. Fees

5.1 Early registrations received before July 1st, entry fee is $25 which includes 2 food tickets.

5.2 After July 1st, entry fee is $35 per boat, which includes 2 food tickets.

5.3 Additional food tickets will be available at SPSC for $10/person.

5.4 All entry fees payable in cash at SPSC Welcome Desk on day of regatta.

Excerpts from the NoR: 6 Schedule

Monday July 1st Early registration ends

Wed July 3rd SI’s are posted online and at SPSC

Friday July 5th 5-8pm SPSC BYOB Happy Hour & welcoming out-of-club boats to SPSC

Saturday July 16th 8-10am Welcoming out-of-club boats to SPSC
9:30am Skippers' Meeting at SPSC Clubhouse porch
10:30am First warning signal
First start Single-handed boats on medium distance race
Second start Double-handed boats on medium distance race
Third start Sharks on windward-leeward multiple short races
Fourth start JOG boats on modified Olympic triangle multiple short races
Fifth start PHRF boats on modified Olympic triangle multiple short races

Sunday July 7th Visiting boats depart SPSC

Excerpts from the NoR: 8. Berthing

8.1 Overnight dockage for non-SPSC boats will be assigned by SPSC Harbourmaster as requested and pending availability.