INVITATION: CYC invites all interested skippers and crew to participate in a “for fun” race series on the Columbia River between the I-5 and I-205 bridges. New sailors and racers are especially encouraged to join.
DESCRIPTION: This is a multiple-week series with one race scheduled each Sunday (see exceptions below). This casual race series was started as an excuse for sailors to get out on the water through the winter months. The event has attracted a variety of racers and cruisers who all share a desire for sailing and light-hearted competition.
ELIGIBILITY AND INSTRUCTIONS: This series will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing and the OCSA General Sailing Instructions, except as modified by this notice. This event is open to all boats that comply with OCSA GSI 17 & 18. A boat must be registered to participate. All boats are welcome to race in the level fleet. The Race Captain may choose to include a PHRF fleet – boats racing in this fleet must be members of PHRF-NW.
DATES AND TIMES: Sundays, September 22, 2024- March 9 2025. There will be no races on Sundays, November 24, December 15, 22 and 29. The first start will be 1400 hours each Sunday during Daylight Savings Time (ending November 3), and then switch to 1300 thereafter for the remainder of the series. All fleets may be started together, or sequentially at the discretion of the Race Committee. The start sequence will be announced on VHF 72. A two (2) hour time limit shall be imposed for all fleets.
REGISTRATION AND FEES: Register online at www.sailpdx.org. Entry fee is $50. All competitors are expected to volunteer as Race Committee one Sunday in the series. The committee boat receives first place the day they volunteer.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS: Any amendments or supplements to this NOR and race results shall be posted on www.sailpdx.org. Other information and communications shall be posted using the SOS Google Group or email the CYC Race Captain.
CLASS DIVISIONS: Boats may choose to sail the course unscored, race level, or race under PHRF handicap if so offered (as specified at the time of entry).
COURSES: The start line will be between buoy 14 and the committee boat, which will be anchored south of 14 near the RCYC docks. The course and finish line will be determined by the Race Committee on the day of the race and announced on VHF 72 before the start sequence. The course commonly includes navigational buoys 2, 14, and 18. The Race Committee will monitor VHF 72.
HEARING REQUESTS: Competitors are encouraged to settle disputes in keeping with Corinthian spirit; hearing requests are emphatically discouraged but may be lodged if absolutely necessary following OCSA SI at www.sailpdx.org.
END INVITATION TO RACE
Check the sailpdx.org/notice-board for the official Notice of Race and any
Supplemental Sailing Instructions.
