The SYC Fall Equinox Regatta, previously organized by Bill Heylman, known as the Port Ludlow Regatta and more recently the Gig Harbor Regatta, features Saturday racing from Shilshole to Gig Harbor or another nearby destination, an overnight anchor/raft, group activities, and racing back to Shilshole on Sunday. Time limits are set to get in plenty of sailing and enjoy the Saturday party and potluck barbeque. Racing, cruising, flying sails, non-flying sails, and short-handed boats are encouraged to participate. The Fall Equinox Regatta is open to boats from all yacht clubs.

Dates:     September 27-28, 2008 (Saturday and Sunday)

Location:     Puget Sound. The start on Saturday will be off West Point.

Courses:     The courses will be as designated in the Sailing Instructions.

Time of First Warning:

• Saturday: 0900 hours
• Sunday: 1000 hours

Time Limit:     8 hours each day, or less if specified in Sailing Instructions

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

Safety Requirement:     PIYA Category III

Other Provisions:

• Notice of Race amended by the SYC General Notice of Race.
• 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. Sailors should bring hors d’oeuvres or side dishes, yarns, stories, songs, or poems to share. A potluck dinner will follow at roughly 1800 hours.

Registration Deadline:     September 24, 2008 (Wednesday)

Registration Fee:     $40 per boat.

Event Chairperson:     Paul Walchenbach, 206-948-7095, pjwalch@sprynet.com