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Notice of Race: Port Ludlow Regatta

by randyho — last modified 2005-03-19 11:46

The SYC Port Ludlow Regatta features weekend racing to Port Ludlow and back and is open to sailors of all yacht clubs. A reverse start helps the slower boats arrive in Port Ludlow with plenty of time to enjoy the Saturday party and potluck. Cruising boats are encouraged to participate.

Dates:  September 24-25, 2005 (Saturday and Sunday)

Location:  Puget Sound

Courses:

  • Saturday:  The starting area will be between the Meadow Point Buoy and the Ballard Entrance Blinker Buoy, and the finish area will be off Port Ludlow. Start by leaving the start mark to port. Finish by leaving the finish mark, Red N2 Buoy (Port Ludlow #2), to starboard.
  • Sunday:   The starting area will be off Port Ludlow and the finish area will be between the Meadow Point Buoy and the Ballard Entrance Blinker Buoy. Start between the Committee Boat and the Red N2 Buoy (Port Ludlow #2), leaving the buoy to port. Finish between the Committee Boat and the finish mark, leaving the mark to port.

Note:  Be careful of shallow water over Colvos Rocks outside Port Ludlow to the north of the Red N2 Buoy.

Time of First Warning:  0900 hours each day

Time Limit:  8 hours each day

Classes to Race:  PHRF-NW classes, including Cruiser/Racer Class.

Safety Requirement:  PIYA Category III

Other Provisions:

  • See SYC General Notice of Race.
  • Slower-rated classes will start first.
  • Racers are responsible for arranging their own moorage at the Port Ludlow Marina. Contact the marina directly and advise that you are with the SYC group.
  • SYC welcomes members of all yacht clubs to this event.

Awards:  Awards will be presented Saturday evening for that day’s race. Awards for the regatta will be for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in class.

Social Activities:  There will be a party after the racing on Saturday at the Port Ludlow Marina. Sailors should bring a creative hors d'oeuvre. A potluck dinner will follow at roughly 1800 hours. A barbecue is available. In past years, with a fast race up to Port Ludlow on Saturday, crews have had time for a quick trip to the Port Ludlow Golf Course. Continental breakfast on Sunday morning.

Registration Deadline:  September 20, 2005 (Tuesday)

Registration Fee:  $40

Event Chairperson:  Ken MacDonald, 206-352-2805, adelgin@comcast.net