Tacoma Yacht Club’s 
Tacoma Yacht Club’s
GOVNOR TEATS MEMORIAL RACE
Saturday February 9, 2008
Eligibility: Open to all sailboats with valid PHRF ratings certificates (RACING DIVISION), cruiser-type sailboats with or without spinnakers (CRUISER DIVISION), and one-design classes (OD DIVISION). All entries must be a member of a PIYA affiliated club and must meet PIYA Category III safety requirements.
Registration: A completed registration form and entry fee must be in the possession of TYC’s Race Chairman by 0800 on race day. Entry Fee: $25.
Rules: The 2005-2008 Racing Rules of Sailing
Skippers Meeting: Skippers meeting will be held at 0830 February 9, in the TYC Clubhouse.
Class Flags, Rating Breaks and Starting order (additional classes may be added as participation requires):
Class A: Up to 95 PHRF Class F: CRUISER (Spinn & NFS):
Class B: 96 – 145 Class M: Multihulls:
Class C: 146 – above
Boats will start under their class flag, rating breaks and starting order changes will be posted at the TYC Clubhouse Bulletin Board and announced at the skippers meeting and broadcast on VHF channel 72 prior to the first warning.
Start Time: 0955 Warning for classes A&B, Class C will occur 5 minutes after, Cruiser Class F, 5 minutes later, then Multihull, Class M, 5 minutes after class F. Each boat will have 6 hours to finish sailing their course.
Course: Boats will start off the TYC Clubhouse. The course of 10-15 miles will be announced at the skippers meeting.
Trophies: Trophies for first, second and third places will be awarded for each class.
Post Race Function: Beer & snacks at TYC following event.
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For additional Information, contact Jon Thompson at (253) 732-0911, or jthomp055@yahoo.com.
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 than $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 International Yacht Racing Rules as adopted by US Sailing, including national prescription, except as modified by the Vessel Traffic Safety Rules, the organizers, and the Race Notice for this event.
Owner/Skipper Signed________________________________________ Date_______________
Mail entry and check to: TYC / Sail Race Chair / 5401 North Waterfront Drive / Tacoma, WA 98407