Sailing

30th Annual Winter Vashon Island Race,
Tacoma Yacht Club

December 2, 2006

Sailing Instructions and General Information

Course:
Start in a westerly direction across a line between the TYC clubhouse and a temporary mark approximately 300 feet north of the clubhouse. Leave Vashon and Maury Islands to starboard and finish in a westerly direction across the Start/Finish line.
To reduce the problem of interference with the Vashon ferry landing, a temporary mark will be set approximately one-half mile north of Point Vashon off the north end of Vashon Island . This mark must be left to starboard.

Awards:
Provided for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each class and for overall PHRF fleet winner.

Registration:
Entry forms may be mailed to Tacoma Yacht Club or delivered in person to the club office or the Race Committee. The deadline to enter for is 2000 hrs. Friday, December 1, 2006. Class breaks and start times will be posted on the bulletin board in the TYC Clubhouse at approximately 2100 hrs. on Friday, December 1.
Entry fee -- $40
Late Entry after 8:00 PM 12/1/2006: $45.

Guest Moorage and Parking:
Guest moorage will be provided by TYC at the guest dock and elsewhere in the TYC basin as instructed by the Race Committee. Boats arriving before Friday, December 1 or departing after Sunday, December 3 will need to make prior arrangements through the TYC office (253) 752-3555. Non-members must use the parking lot at the Clubhouse.

Information:

For more information or to obtain an entry form, write to
The Tacoma Yacht Club
Attn.: Winter Vashon Race Committee
5401 N. Waterfront Dr.
Tacoma WA 98407
or contact Gerry Gilbert at (253) 773-6959 or 2gilbert2@comcast.net.

Race results will be posted on the Southern Sound Series web site as quickly as possible.

30th Annual Vashon Island Race

December 2, 2006

Entry form to be printed then mailed back, with your check, payable to Tacoma YC.

Tacoma Yacht Club
Winter Vashon RC, TYC
5401 North Waterfront Drive, Tacoma 98407
or contact Gerry Gilbert at (253) 773-6959 or 2gilbert2@comcast.net  

Race Fee: $ 40
After 8:00 PM Friday, December 1, an additional charge of $5 will apply.

Yacht Name______________________________
Sail Number__________ Builder/length___________
PHRF handicap____________
Yacht Club________________

Check if you prefer to race Multihull ______, PHRF Racing______, Cruiser______ 
Cruiser Class - (Check to race) No Flying Sails ________, Flying Sails ________

Owner/Skipper________________________
Address__________________ City__________ Zip____________
E-mail address__________________
Phone # _______________________

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.

Signed_____________________________ date__________