Tacoma Yacht Club

2006 Summer Vashon Race - Saturday June 24th.

NOTICE OF RACE

The Tacoma Yacht Club invites you to our 37th running of the annual Summer Vashon Race. New for 2006, double-handed classes are offered for flying sails and non-flying sails yachts, in addition to the cruising and racing classes.  We promise you an enjoyable and challenging race with an equally enjoyable party afterwards with a light meal including beer and wine for a nominal fee.

Event Dates

June 24, 2006

Organizing Club

Tacoma Yacht Club

Course

Start off Tacoma YC, sail around Vashon Island in a clockwise direction, and return to start/finish line at TYC.  Race may be shortened to finished at the N. Vashon turning mark due to wind conditions at the Race Committee’s discretion

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a current PHRF-NW member, have a current PHRF rating (cruising class boats may apply for a temporary rating from the club handicapper), and belong to a PIYA affiliated yacht club

Entry Fee

$30.00

Entry Deadline

Wednesday June 21, 2006

Time Limits

2:00 pm for 1st. boat to reach N. Vashon Turning mark. 

Mandatory Skippers Meeting

No

Applicable Rules

Notice of Race, General Sailing Instructions, ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing, and USCG VTS Navigation Rules.

Safety Requirements

PIYA Category III- Except that all double-handed crew must wear PFDs at all times.

Starting Times

Cruising class start: 8:00 AM

Double Handed (NFS & FS) 8:30 AM

Racing classes will use a reverse starting order, with the highest PHRF rated class starting at 9:00 AM., and the next at 9:15 AM.  Class breaks and exact starting times will be posted in the TYC clubhouse by 8:00 PM Friday, the 23rd.

Classes

Racing classes, Double-handed division with separate FS, NFS, depending on entries received by entry deadline.

2006 Summer Vashon Race Entry Form

Mail to: Tacoma Yacht Club – Sail RC, 5401 N. Waterfront Dr., Tacoma WA . 98407

ALL ENTRANTS MUST COMPLETE THIS SECTION & ATTACH THEIR ENTRY FEE

Racing (performance classes)  OR Cruising  OR  Double Handed

 AND     Flying Sails  OR Non Flying Sails 

Sail No’s:_____________________

Boat Name:_____________________________________________

Boat Type:____________________ Hull Color:_________________________

PHRF Rating:________ * (cruising division boats may receive a temporary rating)

Owner/Skipper:___________________________________________________

Club:_______________

Home Phone:(____)_________ Other Phone:(____)_________   

Email:____________________________

Mailing Address:_______________________________________________________________________

FEES: Entry: $30.00        Meal Tickets: ______ x $5 (may be purchased at event)

Total Fee:_______

In consideration for participating in this event, I represent to its organizers that my yacht has liability insurance currently in effect, covering property damage, personal injury, and death in an amount not less that $300,000 per occurrence, and that the policy covers yacht racing activities. I acknowledge that the decision to enter my yacht and participate in this race is solely my own, and I agree to be bound by the Racing Rules of Sailing adopted by US Sailing, including national prescriptions, except as modified by the VTS Rules, the organizers, and the Notice of Race for this event. I shall monitor VHF channel 14 when in the vicinity of and while occupying the VTS lanes.

ALL ENTRANTS MUST SIGN BELOW

Signature:_________________________________ Date:________________________

Click here for printable registration form.