PHRF
& Portsmouth Yardstick
July 12, 2014
NOTICE OF RACE
1.
Organizing
Authority New
Orleans Yacht Club, 403 N Roadway St., New Orleans, LA 70124.
2.
Rules All races will be governed by the
2013-2016 Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) and the Prescriptions of the United
States Sailing Association except where altered by this notice and the Sailing
Instructions. Sailing Instructions will be available at registration.
3.
Eligibility
& Classes
1.
Current GYA PHRF or X-PHRF ratings
are required for PHRF Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker classes. A boat without a
valid Portsmouth Rating (see below) with an X-PHRF certificate may race in a
PHRF class.
2.
A valid Portsmouth Rating, listed at
US Sailing, is required for centerboard and dagger board vessels.
3.
Classes may be combined depending on
registration at the skippers meeting.
4.
Inviting junior sailors to race is
highly encouraged.
4.
Schedule of
Events
|
Date |
Time |
|
|
7/12 |
1600-1615 |
Registration |
|
|
1615 |
Skipper's Meeting - Mandatory Attendance |
|
|
1700 |
Warning Signal - Minimum 1 Race Attempted |
|
|
After Race(s) |
Awards follow race |
5.
Racing
1.
The racing area is the south shore
of Lake Pontchartrain. Multiple races will be attempted, with no race finishing
after dark.
6.
Scoring The Low-Point scoring system of
Appendix A will apply.
7.
Prizes Prizes for 1st, 2nd
and 3rd will be awarded for each class with four boats or greater.
The Bastille Day trophy will be awarded to the winning boat of the largest
class.
8.
Registration
& Fees
1.
Registration should be made online
at the
NOYC Website, but maybe made in person on the
day of the race.
2.
The entry fee is $30.00, or $25.00
with a valid US Sailing membership. Payment maybe made by credit card, cash,
club charge, etc. at the bar prior to the skipper's meeting.
9.
Regatta
Chair Jay
Smith Phone: (504) 283-2581