Cruise and Snooze or "Pirates at Pt Madison"

(Power boaters encouraged to attend!)

This is a great event. Sail over and back. No flying sails. Ratings adjusted to favor slower boats. Inverted starts so you and maybe one other boat start together. Super green box. Potluck dinner where everyone will have more than enough to eat.

Contact the event chairpersons if you plan to attend to help coordinate the potluck. A BBQ-style main dish will be included, bring a salad, veggie, or desert for 12 persons. Green box 1730, potluck dinner 1900. A loggers breakfast Sunday at 0800 by the always wonderful Bobbi and Bruce..

Signups are required. Go online and register (you will need to log into the member part of the website) or phone the Front Desk to sign up at 206-325-1000.

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Date:

Location:  Puget Sound in the vicinity of Shilshole Bay. For Saturday races, the start will be off the Shilshole south entrance. For Sunday races, the start will be off Point Monroe.

Course:  Pick up instructions and starting times from the R/C boat. The courses will be posted on the Race Committee boat. Mark locations can be found on the Puget Sound Course Map in the back of the SYC Race Book.

Time of First Warning:

  • Races A and C (Saturdays): 1100
  • Races B and D (Sundays): 1200

Time Limit:  1700 each day Classes to Race: PHRF-NW, including Cruiser/Racer Class.

Safety Requirement:  PIYA Category III

Other Provisions:

  • Notice of Race amended by the SYC General Notice of Race.
  • You do not need a PHRF-NW rating to race. Performance handicaps will be assigned for this event as necessary.
  • No spinnakers or other flying sails may be used. Only one working sail may be flown on its stay at any time.
  • All races will be reverse start.
  • SYC members only event.

Awards:  Special awards will be made at the conclusion of each Saturday race. Recipients will be selected by the Race Committee. The Cruise & Snooze Cannon Trophy will be awarded to the series overall winner along with plaques for class.

Social Activities:  A greenbox party will commence at 1700 on Saturday after racing. Dinner will follow at 1830. Main course is provided. When you sign up to attend, please let the Front Desk know whether you will bring a main dish, salad, or dessert for twelve people. A logger’s breakfast will be served at 0800 on Sunday morning.

Registration Deadline:

  • Races A/B: June 20, 2012 (Wednesday)
  • Races C/D: September 5, 2012 (Wednesday)

Registration Fee:  $50 for A/B, $50 for C/D. The fee provides for two adults per boat. A $15 fee applies for each additional adult on board. No charge for children.

Event Chairpersons:  Phil & Deanne Calvert, phil.calvert@comcast.net or 206-910-7977


NOTE: This event is limited to SYC members and boats.