This time-honored SYC cruising event is ideal for families. With a reverse start and no flying sails, everyone is guaranteed to have a great time. Racing is optional but part of the fun. There is a greenbox and potluck Saturday night and a catered breakfast on Sunday. The September C&S is held in conjunction with the Active-Intermediate Rendezvous. Please invite your A-I friends to participate.

Date:

• Races A/B (Saturday/Sunday):  June 25-26, 2005
• Races C/D (Saturday/Sunday):  September 10-11, 2005

Location:  Puget Sound in the vicinity of Shilshole Bay

Course:  For Saturday races, the start will be off the Shilshole south entrance. For Sunday races, the start will be off Point Monroe. 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 hours
• Races B and D (Sundays):  1200 hours

Time Limit:  Time of day of 1700 hours each day

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

Safety Requirement:  PIYA Category III

Other Provisions:

• See 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, except during sail changes.
• 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 salad or a dessert for eight people. A catered breakfast will be served from 0830 to 1000 Sunday morning.

Registration Deadline:

• Races A/B:  June 21, 2005 (Tuesday)
• Races C/D:  September 6, 2005 (Tuesday)

Registration Fee:  $40 for A/B, $40 for C/D. The fee provides for two adults per boat; a $10 fee applies for each additional adult on board. No charge for children.

Event Chairpersons:  Bill and Elizabeth Elmer, 206-527-2591, svanomaly@hotmail.com