NOTICE OF RACE
2013 New York State E-Scow Championship Regatta
Notice of Race for the Keuka Lake Leg
ORGANIZING AUTHORITY: KEUKA YACHT CLUB
LOCATION & DATE:
The 2013 New York State E Scow Championship Regatta, Keuka leg, will take place from Friday July 26, 2013 through and including Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the Keuka Yacht Club, located at 12980 New York State Route 54A/West Lake Road, Hammondsport, NY 14840. 607-868-5000 www.keukayc.org
RULES:
The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), and as modified by the National E-Scow Class Association (NCESA) and the Eastern Class E Scow Association (ECESA) By-Laws and Regulations. The Sailing Instructions will take precedence in case of conflict. This changes RRS 63.7.
There are 5 races scheduled.
REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Coast Guard approved throwable Flotation Device. Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device for each individual. Flotation panels shall be used at all times. Each yacht shall carry a paddle (or equivalent) and a pump (self-bailers are equivalent).
SCHEDULE
Friday, July 26, 2013
1900-2011 hours: Registration at the clubhouse.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
0800-0930 hours: Registration at the clubhouse
0930 hours: Introductions and Skippers meeting
0955 hours: Harbor gun (1 hour)
1055 hours: Warning for first race. Second race will be back to back if conditions warrant. Following the second race there will be an off the water break for lunch and personal needs. Warning for a third race will not be made after 1700 hours.
1900 hours: Social Hour followed by dinner prepared by Jane Russell of Around the Corner Catering.
Sunday, July 28, 2013
0800 hours: Harbor gun (1 hour).
0855 hours: Warning for first race. Second race will be back to back if conditions warrant. Following the second race there will be an off the water break for lunch and personal needs. Warning for a third race will not be made after 1500 hours.
NUMBER OF RACES:
Five (5) races are scheduled. The completion of three (3) races constitutes a Regatta. On July 28, 2013, no warning signal will be given after 1500hrs.
SCORING: RRS A4 low point system.
AWARDS: Top Skipper and Crew, Second Skipper, Third Skipper.
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS:
The Sailing Instructions will be available during registration beginning 1900 Friday July 26, 2013.
LODGING: Keuka Yacht Club E fleet will attempt to locate local housing on a first come first served basis. There is no guarantee local housing will be available. Local housing is in short supply. It is suggested contestants locate other accommodations than local housing and attached is a listing of some hotels, motels, beds and breakfast, etc. Reservations can be adjusted by policy of innkeeper if local housing is available.
CONTACTS:
Housing Bob Cole rhcolejr@stny.rr.com cell 607-765-0479
VERY LIMITED HOUSING MAY BE AVAILABLE. FOR COMMERCIAL ACCOMODATIONS SEE NoR ON WWW.E-SCOW.ORG OR AT WWW.KEUKAYC.ORG OR ATTACHMENT BELOW.
Regatta Chair and KYC E Fleet Rep Bob Cole rhcolejr@stny.rr.com work 607-936-1830