Notice of Race: 2023 Figure 8 (Bainbridge - Vashon)  

Presented by the Port Madison Yacht Club                          June 10-11th, 2023

NOTICE OF RACE

RULES:  This event will be governed by this Notice of Race, the Sailing Instructions, the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing 2021 - 2024, and the Pacific Handicap Racing Fleet of the Northwest (PHRF-NW).  Where there is a conflict this Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions shall take precedence.

All vessels are required to follow “International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea” "COLREGs"  "Rules of the road".

A boat that impedes or obstructs commercial traffic will be disqualified.

All vessels shall carry the equipment required by law.

REQUIRMENTS:

Android or Apple phone with, ability to download Kwindoo App. Cell phone with data plan for fleet tracking, Ability to keep phone charged and on. *Data usage and rates may apply.

Ability to navigate underway at night, Working Navigation Lights are required.

PMYC recommends all vessels should follow ORC Category 4 Requirements.

PMYC strongly recommends that all crew on deck be equipped with a Personal Location Light (Personal marine strobe light) Or PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) between dusk and dawn.

ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY:  The regatta is open to Sailboats with PHRF NW rating of 200 or less and under 75 feet of air draft. Night navigation and Distance racing experience is required.

REGISTRATION:  A fifteen (15) Boat limit is applied to this race.

Entry deadline is June 8th 2023 at 23:59

Boats may enter by completing online registration on the PMYC Website under Racing Calendar or homepage under "Figure 8" https://portmadisonyachtclub.wildapricot.org/ Online registration required for organizational. 

MEASUREMENTS:  Boats must be able to produce a valid PHRF -NW certificate

FEES:  $40

DATES OF COMPETITION: June 10 - 11th 2023

START SEQUENCE: June 10h 08:55, One class, one start

START: June 10h 09:00. In area between agate pass and Suquamish Dock.  The start line may be unmonitored by a RC and may be virtual. Boat over early will not count and Kwindoo will notify users of course progress.

THE COURSE:  Race start line is in the area of Agate Passage. Proceed South to Rich passage. Vessel need to make tide window at Rich passage by 17:00. Once through Rich Passage fleet will head south to Blake Island rounding either side of Blake Island. Continue to East side of Vashon Island (Clockwise around Vashon Island). Fleet will continue to Robinson Point rounding, then heading to Dalco Passage. After getting to Dalco Point will head north and head up Colvos Passage. After getting to Point Vashon (North end) will continue around Blake (either side) to the east side of Bainbridge (Counter Clockwise). Round Point Monroe to finish.  53 Nmi

Bainbridge always stays on Port side!

Vashon always stays on Starboard side!

*Competitors may use engine in the event of grounding, Man overboard, to assist another vessel, and in emergency to clear Commercial traffic. Any distance gained will be offset by time lost. As per US Sailing Rules*

TIME LIMIT: Sunday 15:00 (30H)

PROTESTS: Please don't.

SCORING: PHRF Time on Distance (TOD)

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS:  VHF channel 16 and 14 should be monitored, Ch. 72 should also be monitored and used for communications.

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS:  (Si) Will be emailed and posted on Figure 8 page the day (Friday, June 9th) before the start date.

KWINDOO:  Each vessel must use "Kwindoo Tracking" (Free app) Be aware there are different 3 Kwindoo apps.! Must have a internet connection and have ability to keep phone charged while racing.  Make sure phone is not in power saving mode and allow app to run in background to making sure tracking is accurate.

SUPPORT VESSELS: There is no Race committee boat on course and this is a Self-supported race.

*Not to be used for navigation

DISCLAIMER: By registering and participating in This Event you agree to these term between "The Port Madison Yacht Club" OR “PMYC”, and the registered attendee(s) and/or participant(s). If you are registering on behalf of another it is your responsibility to ensure that the person attending is aware of these terms and accepts them, and by completing the registration you are warranting that you have made the attendee(s) aware of these terms and that they have accepted these terms.

Competitors participate entirely at their own risk.  The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after this event.  Vessels shall comply with USCG safety regulations and should be prepared to sail in heavy wind, after dark, in the presence of  both commercial and naval warfare traffic, and in the presence of large marine mammals (stay away from whales, RCW 77.15.740).  Competitors are recommended to wear PFD's.  An operating VHF is recommended.  An auxiliary motor is recommended.