Sandpoint Sailing Association 2018 Race Book

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1 Sandpoint Sailing Association 2018 Race Book

2 Contents About the Club 3 Club Programs Race Calendar Results and Awards.. 9 Thursday Night Races NOR.. 10 SSA Summer Race Series NOR.. 11 Summer Kick Off Regatta NOR. 12 Single Hand Race NOR 13 SSA Fun Buoy Race NO.. 14 Long Distance Race NOR.. 15 Jack and Jill Race NOR 16 Festival Cup NOR.. 17 Poker Run NOR.. 18 Wind Springs NOR 19 Helen Gloor Moonlight Race NOR 20 White Rock Race NOR.. 21 Fall Wind Down Regatta NOR. 22 Spud Cup NOR.. 23 SSA 2018 General Sailing Instructions.. 25 SSA Membership Form. 29 SSA Summer Race Series Registration Form 30 SSA Festival Cup Registration Form 31 J/24 Fleet 174 Summer Race Series NOR 32 2

3 About the Club In 1996, when Keith and Lisa Sheckler were getting ready to get married, a suggestion was made to have a bachelor party. Someone said, Let s have a Laser race! So Betts Byrd and Lisa were race committee. Racers were Thor Seaborg, Scott Richardson, Steve Wright, Steve Dechart, Marc DeLaVergne, and Keith. Everyone had a great time and agreed that it had been way too long since we d had organized racing. Thor suggested we form a club. Keith added that he, Marc DeLaVergne, and Dave Cox had started to make that effort in the late 80s, but lost momentum. They had started making up a set of bylaws, and had each put $25 down to start a bank account. That bank account still existed and is now our current account! So, during the winter of the club was formed. The newly formed club eagerly anticipated the approaching sailing season and race schedule, but there was a problem! Lots of water! The spring of 97 brought lake levels 3 feet above summer pool, which didn t recede until almost July. When the water receded and things were back to normal the Sheckler family wanted to put on a barbeque for their customers as a thank you for patience and cooperation during the flooding. Combining the relief of the flood danger being over, the sailing season finally being underway, and the barbeque with good friends, it was a wonderful time! Everyone said this should be an annual event, hence the Spring Barbeque! Gina Woodruff took charge of adding the milk carton race to the Spring Barbeque to create something fun for the younger sailors, but soon found out We re all young! Since FUN was a priority setting up the club, and the spring barbeque was a hit, aaaaand there lots of condiments left over, it was decided Lets do it again in the fall. Hence the fall barbeque! The inaugural season of SSA provided, a couple of dinghy races, a couple of cat races, and a couple of keel races, in addition to the Thursday races. We had no money in the budget for trophies of any kind. Thor donated a shoe to present as the first trophy. In the years that followed other races were added, buoy races, long distance, single hand, jack and jill and of course the world famous labor day weekend Spud Cup. Along with racing the club has developed and presents sailing workshops throughout the year, youth and adult sailing classes and many social events. The club owns and maintains 5 14 Hobie Holder sailboats and 1 Capri 18 for member use. Check out the website for more details on how to get signed off and use the club boats. The stated purpose of the club is: To provide, facilitate, sponsor, and organize recreational boating activities for members and the general public; To provide educational resources for youth and adults. And to promote safety and competence during water-related functions. 3

4 The club is a not for profit entity and is funded in part by sponsorships, grants, membership and race fees and YOUR donations. The club is governed by a member elected board of officers and directors. The 2018 board of officers and directors are: Commodore: Bruce Robertson Vice Commodore: Barb Perusse Rear Commodore: Chris Ankney Secretary: Mary Catherine Role Treasurer: Stephanie Allen Director of Education: Tony Hayes Quartermaster: Fred Gloor Webmaster: Mike Jewell Past Commodore: Chris Chambers 4

5 Programs Racing Racing on the north end of Lake Pend Oreille includes Thursday night races, every other Saturday PHRF races and every other Sunday one-design J24 races. Racing season begins and ends with a party. We kick off racing with a float your boat weekend along with the Spring BBQ the first weekend in June and concludes with the Fall BBQ the third weekend in September. The following awards are up for grabs, most will be presented at the Fall BBQ: Festival Cup Champion Spud Cup Champion (presented on final day of Spud Cup racing) Season Champion (for best combined score of Saturday series) Tom Hukle Award (for sportsmanship and dedication to sailing) Crew Member of the year Youth Sailor of the year Recognition and bragging rights will be awarded for individual races throughout the season as well. Seminars A series of Saturday Sailing Workshops are offered each Spring in cooperation with Sandpoint Parks and Recreation at Sandpoint Community Hall. There is no cost to attend. The workshops are for sailors and crew of all skill levels and cover basic information about sailing, cruising Lake Pend Oreille, maintenance, and race committee. Sail Trim and Racing Rules workshops are for intermediate level sailors, those who already know how to sail, who have some experience racing, and are interested in learning how to be more competitive in the Summer Racing Series or just better sailors Education Sandpoint Sailing Association in conjunction with the City of Sandpoint Parks and Recreation Department is once again offering a series of sailing lessons. All lessons will be taught in SSA's fleet of Hobie Holder 14s and our new Capri 18. Among the offerings are Adult and Youth classes and new this year we are offering private sailing lessons for 1 to 3 individuals. For more information or to register, please contact: Sandpoint Parks and Recreation 1123 Lake St., Sandpoint Lessons will be taught by volunteers from the club. If you can help, please contact the Education Director. 5

6 Social Getting together and swapping stories with other sailors is one of the highlights of the club. SSA hosts several BBQs throughout the season. In the off season we have the occasional movie night or potluck and our annual fundraiser the Winter Thaw. During sailing season we plan several on and off the water social events for adults and families. Check out the calendar on the SSA website for details. Club Boats Sandpoint Sailing Association is proud to offer the recreational use of our small fleet of 14 foot Holder dinghies and a 18 foot Capri sailboat to all active members who meet a minimum set of requirements. These are fun and exciting boats to sail and learn with. 6

7 Racing Calendar Sunday Thursday Saturday Thursday Sunday Thursday Saturday Thursday Sunday Thursday Saturday Thursday Sunday Thursday Saturday Thursday Sunday Tuesday Saturday Tuesday Sunday Thursday Saturday Thursday Saturday Sunday Thursday Saturday Sunday Thursday Saturday Sunday Saturday Saturday 3-Jun SSA Kick off - PHRF New this year! 7-Jun Thursday night race 9-Jun SSA Single Hand 14-Jun Thursday night race 17-Jun J24 one-design 21-Jun Thursday night race 23-Jun SSA Fun Race 28-Jun Thursday night race 1-Jul J24 one-design 5-Jul Thursday night race 7-Jul Long Distance 12-Jul Thursday night race 15-Jul J24 one-design 19-Jul Thursday night race 21-Jul Jack and Jill 26-Jul Thursday night race 29-Jul J24 one-design 31-Jul Festival Cup Night I New this year! 4-Aug Poker Run 7-Aug Festival Cup Night II New this year! 12-Aug J24 16-Aug Thursday night race 18-Aug Wind sprints 23-Aug Thursday night race 25-Aug Helen Gloor Moonlight Race 26-Aug J24 30-Aug Thursday night race 1-Sep Spud Cup 2-Sep Spud Cup 6-Sep Thursday night race 8-Sep White Rock Race 9-Sep J24 15-Sep Thursday night race 22-Sep SSA Final race - New this year! 7

8 Registration SSA Membership and Race Registration forms are included in this book, available online and will be available prior to the start of each race at Fred s deck. Completed race registration forms and fees are required prior to participation in each race. Race Fees: Thursday night racing begin on June 7 and end on Saturday, September 15. There are 13 races during the summer, with the final race taking place on a Saturday). There are no fees for Thursday night races, but SSA membership for skippers and regular crew is strongly encouraged. The fee for participating in Summer Series races is $10 per race or $70 for all the Saturday Series Races. The Summer Series includes: 1. The SSA Summer Kick Off fun race 2. Single Hand Race 3. SSA Fun Race 4. Long Distance Race 5. Jack and Jill Race 6. Poker Run 7. Wind Sprints 8. Helen Gloor Moonlight Race 9. White Rock Race 10. The SSA Fall Wind Down Regatta The fee for participating in the Festival Cup is $20 and includes both Tuesday Races. The fee for participating in Spud Cup is $75. Fees for J24 one design racing are collected through the J24 fleet. Requirements Skippers are required to be current SSA members to participate in any SSA supported race. A 2 race grace period is allowed. (Crew members are also highly encouraged to become SSA members). The skipper and crew will abide by the Sailing Instructions and follow principles of sportsmanship and fair play. The boat owner will have valid third-party liability insurance. All participants acknowledge that the decision to race is their own. All Summer Series and Thursday night competitors are required to run Committee at least once in order to qualify for end of year scoring. 8

9 2017 Results and awards Spin Winner Non Spin Winner Long Distance Buoy Race Red Hot Rookie Helen Gloor Moonlight Eclipse Jack & Jill Saphira Carlos White Rock Race Saphira Day Dream Single Handed Red Beard Carlos Wind Sprints Rhumba Girl Spud Cup Tremendous Slouch Season Champion Wayne Pignolet Ed Katz Tom Hukle Award TBD Poker Run No - no race '17 Pursuit Race No - no race '17 Broken Bow no 2017 winner Crew Member of the year no 2017 winner Volunteer of the year no 2017 winner Youth Sailor (not traveling) no 2107 winner 9

10 Notice of Race Thursday Night Races Thursday night races are intended to be fun, practice races open to new sailors and visitors wanting to crew. All skippers are encouraged to invite new sailors and visitors hoping to find a ride aboard for a fun night of racing. Dates: June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 16, 23, 30, September 6, 15 (Saturday) Location: North end of Lake Pend Oreille, off city beach area and outside the no wake zone Fleets: Spinnaker No Spinnaker Additional fleets may apply Schedule: 5:30 pm Skippers meeting at Fred s deck or at a location designated by race committee 6:00 pm First Warning Signal The race committee will conclude racing in time for boats to return to the Windbag Marina before dark. Courses: Course is typically windward/leeward but may vary and will be determined by the race committee and explained at the skippers meeting. Usually races will be one or two laps. Typical race duration will be between 60 to 90 minutes. Handicaps: Thursday Night racing is not scored. Time limit: 90 minutes for the first boat in fleet and for other boats 30 minutes after the first boat their fleet sails the course. 10

11 Notice of Race SSA Summer Race Series Presented by Sandpoint Sailing Association SSA Summer races will start with the SSA Single Hand Race and concludes with the SSA Fall Wind Down Regatta. The races will vary in distance, course and crew parameters. Each race will have its own unique Notice of Race. The SSA Summer Race Series is a series of the following events: Single hand race - June 9 SSA Fun Race - June 23 Long Distance race - July 7 Jack & Jill - July 21 Wind Sprints - August 18 Helen Gloor Moonlight Race August 25 White Rock - September 8 SSA Final Race - September 22 Location: Lake Pend Oreille off City Beach Classes: PHRF-NW and other classes with at least five boats may apply. Monohull, multihull, and casual class boats will race in separate classes. Scoring: Boats will be scored in class. A boat s series score will be the total of her race scores with her worst score excluded. One race will constitute a series. Other Provisions: Notice of Race amended by SSA Notice of Race Addendum. Series awards: 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd each class Registration Fee: $10 per race or $70 for the entire Summer Series. Registration Deadline: July 7, 2018 For more information, see the Notices of Race for each race in the series. 11

12 Notice of Race SSA Summer Kick Off Fun Race Presented by Sandpoint Sailing Association Date: June 3 Location: Lake Pend Oreille off City Beach Classes: PHRF-NW and other classes with at least five boats may apply. Monohull, multihull, and casual class boats will race in separate classes. Rules: This race will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing unless otherwise specified Schedule: 9 am skippers meeting 9:30 First warning signal 1 pm No warning signal after this time social gathering to follow at Fred s deck Course: Course will typically be windward/leeward and may include gates, offsets, and gybe marks. A target of at least 1 full race but up to 6 may be sailed. A typical race duration will be between 40 to 60 minutes. That day s race committee will set the race course at their discretion. Scoring: This race will not be scored Time limit: 90 minutes for the first boat in class and for other boats 30 minutes after the first boat their class sails the course. Awards: No awards Other provisions: Notice of Race amended by SSA Notice of Race Addendum. Registration Fee: $0 12

13 Notice of Race SSA Single Hand Race Presented by Sandpoint Sailing Association Date: June 9 Location: Lake Pend Oreille off City Beach Classes: PHRF-NW and other classes with at least five boats may apply. Monohull, multihull, and casual class boats will race in separate classes. Rules: This race will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing unless otherwise specified Schedule: 9 am skippers meeting 9:30 First warning signal 1 pm No warning signal after this time social gathering to follow at Fred s deck Course: Course will typically be windward/leeward and may include gates, offsets, and gybe marks. A target of at least 1 full race but up to 4 may be sailed. A typical race duration will be between 40 to 60 minutes. That day s race committee will set the race course at their discretion. Scoring: Boats will be scored in class. A boat's series score will be the total of her race scores with no scores excluded. This changes RRS A2.1. One race will constitute a series. Time limit: 90 minutes for the first boat in class and for other boats 30 minutes after the first boat their class sails the course. Awards: 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd in class. Other provisions: Notice of Race amended by SSA Notice of Race Addendum. This race is part of the SSA Summer Series. This is a single hand race and as such each boat is limited to 1 person crew. Registration Fee: $10 13

14 Notice of Race SSA Fun Race Presented by Sandpoint Sailing Association Date: June 23 Location: Lake Pend Oreille off City Beach Classes: PHRF-NW and other classes with at least five boats may apply. Monohull, multihull, and casual class boats will race in separate classes. Rules: This race will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing unless otherwise specified Schedule: 9 am skippers meeting 9:30 First warning signal 1 pm No warning signal after this time social gathering to follow at Fred s deck Course: Course will typically be windward/leeward and may include gates, offsets, and gybe marks. A target of at least 1 full race but up to 4 may be sailed. A typical race duration will be between 40 to 60 minutes. That day s race committee will set the race course at their discretion. Scoring: Boats will be scored in class. A boat's series score will be the total of her race scores with no scores excluded. This changes RRS A2.1. One race will constitute a series. Time limit: 90 minutes for the first boat in class and for other boats 30 minutes after the first boat their class sails the course. Awards: No awards Other provisions: Notice of Race amended by SSA Notice of Race Addendum. This race is part of the SSA Summer Series. Registration Fee: $10 14

15 Notice of Race SSA Long Race Presented by Sandpoint Sailing Association Date: July 7 Location: Lake Pend Oreille off City Beach Classes: PHRF-NW and other classes with at least five boats may apply. Monohull, multihull, and casual class boats will race in separate classes. Rules: This race will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing unless otherwise specified Schedule: 9 am skippers meeting 9:30 First warning signal 3 pm Racing is concluded 4 pm social gathering on Fred s deck Course: This long distance course may be windward/leeward and may include gates, offsets, and gybe marks. A target of at least 1 full race and may be shortened based on conditions. A landmark and/or buoys may be used as marks. Scoring: Boats will be scored in class. A boat's series score will be the total of her race scores with no scores excluded. This changes RRS A2.1. One race will constitute a series. Time limit: 4.5 hours for the first boat in class and for other boats 30 minutes after the first boat in their class sails the course. Awards: 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd in class. Other provisions: Notice of Race amended by SSA Notice of Race Addendum. This race is part of the SSA Summer Series. Registration Fee: $10 15

16 Notice of Race Jack and Jill Race Presented by Sandpoint Sailing Association Date: July 21 Location: Lake Pend Oreille off City Beach Classes: PHRF-NW and other classes with at least five boats may apply. Monohull, multihull, and casual class boats will race in separate classes. Rules: This race will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing unless otherwise specified Schedule: 9 am skippers meeting 9:30 First warning signal 1 pm No warning signal after this time 2 pm social gathering at Fred s deck Course: Course will typically be windward/leeward and may include gates, offsets, and gybe marks. A target of at least 1 full race but up to 4 may be sailed. A typical race duration will be between 40 to 60 minutes. That day s race committee will set the race course at their discretion. Scoring: Boats will be scored in class. A boat's series score will be the total of her race scores with no scores excluded. This changes RRS A2.1. One race will constitute a series. Time limit: 90 minutes for the first boat in class and for other boats 30 minutes after the first boat their class sails the course. Awards: 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd in class. Other provisions: Notice of Race amended by SSA Notice of Race Addendum. Crew: Crew, including skipper, must be comprised of only 2 people, 1 male and 1 female. This race is part of the SSA Summer Series. Registration Fee: $10 16

17 Dates: Festival Cup Practice Race July 31 Festival Cup Race August 7 Location: Lake Pend Oreille off City Beach Notice of Race Festival Cup Presented by Sandpoint Sailing Association Classes: PHRF-NW and other classes with at least five boats may apply. Monohull, multihull, and casual class boats will race in separate classes. Rules: This race will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing unless otherwise specified Schedule: 5:30 pm skippers meeting 6:00 pm First warning signal The race committee intends to conclude racing no later than a time that will permit boats to return to the Windbag Marina before dark. Course: Course will typically be windward/leeward and may include gates, offsets, and gybe marks. A target of at least 1 full race but up to 4 may be sailed. A typical race duration will be between 40 to 60 minutes. That day s race committee will set the race course at their discretion. Scoring: Boats will be scored in class. A boat's series score will be the total of her race scores with no scores excluded. This changes RRS A2.1. One race will constitute a series. Time limit: 90 minutes for the first boat in class and for other boats 30 minutes after the first boat their class sails the course. Awards: 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd in class. Other provisions: Notice of Race amended by SSA Notice of Race Addendum. Registration Fee: $20 17

18 Date: August 4 Notice of Race Poker Run Presented by Sandpoint Sailing Association Location: Lake Pend Oreille off City Beach Classes: PHRF-NW and other classes with at least five boats may apply. Monohull, multihull, and casual class boats will race in separate classes. Rules: This race will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing unless otherwise specified Schedule: 9 am skippers meeting 9:30 First warning signal 12:30 pm Racing is concluded 1 pm social gathering at Fred s deck Courses: Course will have five marks. All marks are port rounding. Marks may be rounded in any order. There will only be one race. That day s race committee will set the race course at their discretion. The game: This race is also a fund raiser for SSA. The committee boat will set 5 marks approximately equidistant from the committee boat. After the start, boats shall sail once around each mark (port rounding). Marks may be rounded in any order. After rounding each mark, boats shall return to the committee boat and pick up one playing card from the committee boat. Cards are transferred via a cloths pin on the end of a boat hook. At the end of the race each boat will have a 5 card hand. Skippers meet at the dock and have the opportunity to purchase additional 5 card hands for $10 each. Each hand is independent. Cards from one hand shall not be exchanged with any other hand. The best high poker hand wins the race. The second highest hand gets second place. Third highest had gets third place. Scoring: Boats will be scored in class. A boat's series score will be the total of her race scores with no scores excluded. This changes RRS A2.1. One race will constitute a series. Time limit: 2 hours for the first boat in class and for other boats 30 minutes after the first boat their class sails the course. Awards: 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd. Other provisions: Notice of Race amended by SSA Notice of Race Addendum. This race is part of the SSA Summer Series. Registration Fee: $10 18

19 Notice of Race SSA Wind Sprints Presented by Sandpoint Sailing Association Date: August 18 Location: Lake Pend Oreille off City Beach Classes: PHRF-NW and other classes with at least five boats may apply. Monohull, multihull, and casual class boats will race in separate classes. Rules: This race will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing unless otherwise specified Schedule: 9 am skippers meeting 9:30 First warning signal 1 pm No warning signal after this time 2 pm social gathering at Fred s deck Course: Course will typically be windward/leeward and may include gates, offsets, and gybe marks. A target of at least 1 full race but up to 4 may be sailed. A typical race duration will be between 20 to 40 minutes. That day s race committee will set the race course at their discretion. Scoring: Boats will be scored in class. A boat's series score will be the total of her race scores with no scores excluded. This changes RRS A2.1. One race will constitute a series. Time limit: 90 minutes for the first boat in class and for other boats 30 minutes after the first boat their class sails the course. Awards: 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd in class. Other provisions: Notice of Race amended by SSA Notice of Race Addendum. This race is part of the SSA Summer Series. Registration Fee: $10 19

20 Notice of Race SSA Helen Gloor Moonlight Race Presented by Sandpoint Sailing Association Date: August 25 Location: North end of Lake Pend Oreille, from Fisherman s Island to the Wind Bag Marina. Classes: PHRF-NW and other classes with at least five boats may apply. Monohull, multihull, and casual class boats will race in separate classes. Rules: This race will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing unless otherwise specified Schedule: 6:00 PM Raft up and BBQ on the north side of Fisherman s Island 7:45 PM Skippers meeting at Fisherman s Island 8:00 PM First warning signal Course: Course will be from a start line established on the north side of Fisherman s Island to a finish line established near the entrance of the Windbag Marina. Boats shall cross the finish line with the committee boat on their starboard side. Scoring: Boats will be scored in class. A boat's series score will be the total of her race scores with no scores excluded. This changes RRS A2.1. One race will constitute a series. Time limit: 4 hours for the first boat in each fleet and for other boats 1 hour after the first boat in their fleet sails the course. Awards: 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd in class. Other provisions: Notice of Race amended by SSA Notice of Race Addendum. This race is part of the SSA Summer Series. Registration Fee: $10 20

21 Notice of Race SSA White Rock Race Presented by Sandpoint Sailing Association Date: September 8 Location: Lake Pend Oreille off City Beach. Sailing area may include area just outside of the no wake zone to Pearl Island. Classes: PHRF-NW and other classes with at least five boats may apply. Monohull, multihull, and casual class boats will race in separate classes. Rules: This race will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing unless otherwise specified Schedule: 9 am skippers meeting 9:30 First warning signal 5:30 pm Racing is concluded (race may be shortened) 6 pm social gathering on Fred s deck Course: This long distance course may be windward/leeward and may include gates, offsets, and gybe marks. A target of at least 1 full race and may be shortened based on conditions. A landmark and/or buoys may be used as marks. Scoring: Boats will be scored in class. A boat's series score will be the total of her race scores with no scores excluded. This changes RRS A2.1. One race will constitute a series. Time limit: 7 hours for the first boat in class and for other boats 1 hour after the first boat in their class sails the course. Awards: 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd in class. Other provisions: Notice of Race amended by SSA Notice of Race Addendum. This race is part of the SSA Summer Series. Registration Fee: $10 21

22 Notice of Race SSA Fall Wind Down Regatta Presented by Sandpoint Sailing Association Date: September 22 Location: Lake Pend Oreille off City Beach Classes: PHRF-NW and other classes with at least five boats may apply. Monohull, multihull, and casual class boats will race in separate classes. Rules: This race will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing unless otherwise specified Schedule: 9 am skippers meeting 9:30 First warning signal 1 pm No warning signal after this time social gathering to follow at Fred s deck Course: Course will typically be windward/leeward and may include gates, offsets, and gybe marks. A target of at least 1 full race but up to 4 may be sailed. A typical race duration will be between 40 to 60 minutes. That day s race committee will set the race course at their discretion. Scoring: Boats will be scored in class. A boat's series score will be the total of her race scores with no scores excluded. This changes RRS A2.1. One race will constitute a series. Time limit: 90 minutes for the first boat in class and for other boats 30 minutes after the first boat their class sails the course. Awards: 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd in class. Other provisions: Notice of Race amended by SSA Notice of Race Addendum. This race is the final race of the SSA Summer Series. Registration Fee: $10 22

23 NOTICE OF RACE SPUD CUP 2018 September 1 & 2, 2018 HOST CLUB: Sandpoint Sailing Association located on Lake Pend Oreille at the Windbag Marina (adjacent to City Beach) in Sandpoint, Idaho. RULES: The regatta shall be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS). FLEETS: It is anticipated there will be two or more handicap fleets and one J24 one- design fleet. Handicap fleets will be determined by quantity and type of boats entered. HANDICAPPING: Entrants in handicap fleets will be assigned ratings by the Sandpoint Sailing Association. Valid PHRF-NW rating certificates will also be accepted. Time- on-time scoring will be used. REGISTRATION: Registration will be Friday, August 31st at 4:00 pm, under the tent located between Trinity s and City Beach in Sandpoint, Idaho. Competitors may preregister by completing a registration form available at sandpointsailing.com or included in this book and mailing registration and race fee to: Sandpoint Sailing Association P.O. Box 1156 Sandpoint, Idaho

24 SCHEDULE: Friday August 31 4pm 6pm - Registration Saturday, September 1: o 8:30 am - Skippers meeting o 10 am - First signal o 4:30 pm no warning signals after this time o 6 pm Dinner under the tent Sunday, September 2: o 9:30 am First signal o 2:30 pm no warning signals after this time o 3:30 Awards presentation COURSES: Courses will be windward/leeward with an option of a leeward gate. Handicap fleets with non-flying headsails will have the option of a single distance race per day instead of windward/leeward racing. SCORING: Scoring will be in accordance to RRS rule One race will constitute a series. Each boat s series score shall be the total of her race scores. No score will be excluded. This changes RRS rule A2.1. INSURANCE: All boats must carry liability insurance. FACILITIES: Boat trailer and vehicle parking will be available. Two launch ramps are located at Sandpoint s City Beach. Paid moorage is available from the Sandpoint Parks and Recreation Dept. (208) Vehicle parking on the jetty is limited and violations will be ticketed by the City! Sailing Instructions will be available at registration and at the skipper s meeting on Saturday. A preliminary version may be posted on the SSA website in late August. For Further Information: Web Site: Bruce Robertson, Commodore, brobertson83864@gmail.com 24

25 SSA 2018 General Sailing Instructions Rules: Racing will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing for Membership: Membership in the Sandpoint Sailing Association (SSA) is required to compete in SSA supported racing. Non-members can participate in individual races, but their scores will be excluded from the race series. A two race-grace period is allowed. Scores during the grace period will be counted if memberships are later obtained. Entries: Competitors may enter by delivering a completed entry form and paying the appropriate fees prior to the committee boat leaving the dock at the beginning of each race. Fees: SSA Membership Household: $80.00, Individual: $55.00, Junior $35.00 A $20.00 reciprocal membership is available for LPOYC members. Thursday Night Races Included in SSA Membership, no fee Summer Race Series Entry Fee for each race is $10.00/race or $70.00 for the series All other fees will be noted in the Notice of Race for that race or series. Schedule of Races: The number of races and scheduled time of the warning signal for the first race will be announced in the notice of race and may be amended at the skippers meeting preceding the race. When there has been a long postponement the warning signal for the first race and each succeeding race will be made as soon as practicable. Once a starting time has been determined, please proceed as quickly as possible to the starting area. Taking extra time to sail to the starting line, while other wait, is inconsiderate of other racers. The Race Committee is committed to getting races started on time. Fleet and Fleet Flags: Boats will be assigned to classes based on prior performance. Prior to racing, a boat may request to be assigned to an alternative fleet. Boats that have not raced in prior events must contact the Race Committee, and are encouraged to make their request before race day. 1st Fleet (typically a yellow flag) Boats not intending to fly a spinnaker, 2nd Fleet (typically a green flag) Boats intending to fly a spinnaker If more fleets are added, the flags for those fleets will be announced at the skippers meeting preceding the race. Racing Areas and Courses: The location of racing areas and courses will be announced at the skippers meeting preceding the race. 25

26 Summer Race Series Races Courses will be described at the Skipper s Meeting. Some long distance races may not have a windward mark set at the start of a race. Competitors in these races will be given a general description of where marks may be found, but it is the responsibility of the racers to locate and round the marks correctly. Thursday Night Races Courses will be described at the Skipper s Meeting. The racing area will typically be north of the Windbag Marina and far enough off shore to maintain good winds. Restricted Start/Finish Line: The start/finish line typically is not restricted. If a restricted start/finish line is established, it shall be announced at the skipper s meeting or designated on the course map. If the line is restricted, a boat shall not sail through the start/finish line after starting and before finishing. If restricted, the Race Committee shall disqualify any boat crossing a restricted start/finish line while racing. Marks: Marks are typically large orange inflatable buoys. If different marks are used, they will be identified at the skipper s meeting preceding the race. All marks other than gates shall be passed on the port side of the boat (port roundings) unless otherwise amended by Race Committee. Signals Made Ashore: Signals made ashore will be displayed at the place where the skippers meeting is held. Areas that are Obstructions: No areas are designated as obstructions, except a restricted start/finish line and the shoreline (to include the jetty). The Start: Races will be starting using Rule 26. The starting line will be between the course side of the starting mark and the staff of the orange flag on the committee boat. Boats whose warning signal has not been made shall avoid the starting area. A boat starting later than 15 minutes after her starting signal shall be scored a Did Not Start (DNS). See rule A4.2. Shortening the Course: If the race committee signals a shortened course (display flag S and two sounds) and displays the flags of one or more classes, the finish line for those fleets whose class flags are displayed shall be at the next mark (a rounding mark or the pin end of the start/finish line), between the mark and a staff displaying flag S. If the race committee signals a shortened course and no class flags are displayed, the finish line for all fleets shall be at the next mark, (a rounding mark or the pin end of the start/finish line), between the mark and a staff displaying flag S. This changes rule 32.2 The Finish: 26

27 The finish line will be between the course side of a finishing mark and the staff with the orange flag on the race committee signaling boat. All boats shall clear the finish area as soon as they have crossed the finish line. Time Limits: Time limits shall be described in the notice of race for each race. Race Committee may amend time limits prior to race start based on conditions. This changes RR35. Scoring: Unless otherwise noted in the Notice of Race boats will be scored in class. A boat s series score will be the total of her race scores with her worst score excluded. One race will constitute a series. Fleet Assignments: A boat may choose to sail with the spinnaker fleet or the non-spinnaker fleet for each race. If a boat races in both fleets in the same season, she shall be scored Did Not Compete (DNC) for each race in each fleet that she did not participate in. Additional fleets may apply by sending a request to the Commodore In the event a designated race steward is not available, a volunteer race steward may be required. If this requirement precludes a boat from racing in that race, the boat will be scored Officer Of the Day (OOD). The score will be equal to the average of that boat s other scores in a series. Protests: Protest Forms are available at the location of the skipper s meeting preceding the race. For all classes, the protest limit is 30 minutes after the race committee boat has returned to shore. Serious Collisions: A collision causing damage requiring more than normal maintenance is regarded as a serious incident. When such damage occurs, the Protest Committee shall hold a hearing under RRS 60.2, 60.3, & 63 to determine the facts and consider whether those involved exercised reasonable care in handling their boats. When the Protest Committee finds that either or both boat(s) did not exercise reasonable care, one or both shall be disqualified, regardless of any alternative penalty(ies) accepted under RRS In extreme cases, either or both boat(s) may be excluded from the rest of the regatta or series. (Changes RRS 64.1). Ties and Other Rules: In accordance with the Racing Rules for Sailing, series scoring shall include the following: (A8.1) if there is a series-score tie between two or more boats, each boat s race scores shall be listed in order of best to worst, and at the first point(s) where there is a difference the tie shall be broken in favor of the boat(s) with the best score(s). No excluded scores shall be used. (A8.2) if a tie remains between two or more boats, they shall be ranked in order of the scores in the last race. Any remaining ties shall be broken by using the tied boat s scores in the next-to-last race and so on until all ties are broken. These scores shall be used even is some of them are excluded scores. 27

28 Safety Regulations: A boat that retires from a race shall notify the race committee as soon as possible. Competitors participate in racing entirely at their own risk. See RRS 4, Decision to Race. The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained prior to, in conjunction with, or after racing. Radio Communication: Without limiting the application of Rule 41, the transmission or receipt while racing of any communication for the direct or indirect benefit of an individual boat is prohibited. This includes fee-for-service weather information and all routing information or advice. This does not include communication, including electronic communications required in order to comply with the notice of race and sailing instructions or for personal messages not related to a boat s performance in the race. VHF Channel 72 is designated for communication between the race committee and competitors. Prizes: Trophies or medals will be awarded as soon as possible (typically 12 days) after the race. Prizes will be awarded for the top three boats in each fleet for the SSA Summer Race Series. No prizes will be awarded for Thursday night races. Traveling trophies will be awarded at the fall BBQ. Video and Photography Rights: All pictures, audio and video recordings, graphic logos, and service names contained herein or produced during the season by on behalf of the SSA are the properties of the SSA. No rights are granted to use pictures, graphic logos, and service names without permission. Competitors give absolute right and permission for video footage or photographs of themselves or their boats to be published in any media for press, editorial or advertising purposes. Insurance: Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance. 28

29 MEMBERSHIP FORM 2018 NAME (#1): NAME (#2 If household membership): MAILING ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE: TELEPHONE: (Include all in household who want to receive communications.) URL (If you have a website): BOAT NAME: MAKE & MODEL: The Sandpoint Sailing Association only works with support and assistance from our members. What CLUB ACTIVITIES are you willing to assist with this year? Thursday Night Fun Races Saturday Timed Races Party Night Races and Setup J24 Sunday Race Series PHRF Sunday Race Series Barbeques and Social Events Overnight Raft-up Activities Cruising Activities Youth and/or Adult Sailing Classes Other: Would like to receive s from LPOYC Do you want an actual membership card? Yes No How many? (If household membership): Note: Since is the only practical way of achieving the majority of day-to-day club correspondence, we encourage you to include any and all addresses that you want notified of events, etc. There may be a few important communications through the year that will be done via postal mail but the majority will be electronic. In consideration of participation in the Association's activities, I represent to its organizers, officers, directors, and other members, that I and my boat have liability insurance currently in effect, covering property damage, personal injury, and death; I acknowledge that the decision to enter my boat and participate is solely my own. I recognize and acknowledge that sailing presents special risks of loss of or damage to property, personal injury, or even death. I hereby fully accept those risks and release, for my heirs and myself, the Sandpoint Sailing Association, its members, and volunteers, from all liability for any injury or property loss that may be suffered by me. Signature Date HOUSEHOLD MEMBER FEE: $80.00 PAID: ADULT MEMBER FEE: $55.00 PAID: JUNIOR MEMBER (7 to 17) $35.00 PAID: RECIPROCAL FEE for yacht club members with current registration forms $25 PAID: Donation to Sandpoint Sailing Association Youth Sailing Program AMT: Please Remit Payment to: Sandpoint Sailing Association, P.O. Box 1156, Sandpoint, Idaho

30 Sandpoint Sailing Association PO Box 1156, Sandpoint, ID SSA Summer Race Series 2018 Contact: Chris Ankney, Rear Commodore, (509) or VHF 72 *Event Name: *Fleet: (spin or non-spin) *Skipper Name: *Boat type, length: *Boat color / Sail number: / Rating (PHRF NW): (Boat ratings will be confirmed by the Rear Commodore and may be adjusted. Adjustments may be appealed by the skipper, but no appeal has ever won) Is the Skipper a current member of Sandpoint Sailing Association (SSA)? Yes: No: (Membership in SSA is required to be scored in this series. A two-race grace period is allowed.) The fee for participating in this race is $10 per race or $70 for the entire race series. Ten (10) races are scheduled in the 2018 Summer Series. No refunds will be given for any reason. The skipper and crew of this boat shall abide by Sailing Instructions including the requirement to compete following principles of sportsmanship and fair play, to carry valid third-party liability insurance on their boat and acknowledge that the decision to race is entirely their own. *Skipper s Signature Date *Starred items are required Rating confirmed? Race Fee paid? 30

31 Sandpoint Sailing Association PO Box 1156, Sandpoint, ID SSA Festival Cup 2018 Contact: Chris Ankney, Rear Commodore, (509) or VHF 72 *Event Name: *Fleet: (spin or non-spin) *Skipper Name: *Boat type, length: *Boat color / Sail number: / Rating (PHRF NW): (Boat ratings will be confirmed by the Rear Commodore and may be adjusted. Adjustments may be appealed by the skipper, but no appeal has ever won) Is the Skipper a current member of Sandpoint Sailing Association (SSA)? Yes: No: (Membership in SSA is required to be scored in this series. A two-race grace period is allowed.) The fee for participating in this regatta is $20 and includes two (2) nights of racing. No refunds will be given for any reason. The skipper and crew of this boat shall abide by Sailing Instructions including the requirement to compete following principles of sportsmanship and fair play, to carry valid third-party liability insurance on their boat and acknowledge that the decision to race is entirely their own. *Skipper s Signature Date *Starred items are required Rating confirmed? Race Fee paid? 31

32 Notice of Race J/24 Fleet 174 Summer Race Series Presented by J/24 Fleet 174 Dates: The J/24 Fleet 174 Summer Race Series is a series of the following events: Sunday, June 17 Sunday, July 1 Sunday, July 15 Sunday, July 29 Sunday, August 12 Sunday, August 26 Sunday, September 9 Sunday, September 22 Location: Lake Pend Oreille off City Beach Classes: J/24 Rules: This race will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing unless otherwise specified Schedule: 1pm First warning signal 4 pm No warning signal after this time Scoring: Boats will be scored in class. A boat s series score will be the total of her race scores with her worst score excluded. One race will constitute a series. Other Provisions: Notice of Race amended by J/24 Fleet 174 Notice of Race Addendum. Series awards: 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd each class Registration Fee: TBD Registration Deadline: TBD 32