• The winter course start/finish line is the line drawn between the #3 Dolphin and the flag pole on Wing Point.
• Round Blakely Rock leaving it to Port (counter clockwise) Please watch out for the submerged rocks on the North and North East Side Blakely Rock.
• Finish by way of leaving the Red Nun to port and return to the start line.

Start Times

• The start sequence begins at 12:00 PM Wednesday and the start time calculations (below) are staggered based on PHRF Rating and Course Length .   We use the GPS time as a reference.   The goal is to make this fun so we'll adjust start times as necessary to get closer finishes.
• Since ratings are based on flying a spinnaker,  If you don't plan to fly a spinnaker then you start at least 5 minutes earlier than your official  time.
• All other boats should use the PHRF ratings associated with your vessel.  There is no requirement for a formal PHRF rating.

Rules

• All US Sailing Rules apply.  
• This is an informal race and it's expected that boats will avoid collisions at all cost since there is no formal Protest committee
• You may clear any right of way infractions by completing a 720 turn before finishing. 
• Just show up,  or  contact us at info@the-biyc.us if you need assistance.
• Let us know if you're looking for crew and we'll see if we can recruit some for you.

Please visit http://www.the-biyc.us/about.htm#location  for directions to the BIYC Club House.

Email schock_therapy@msn.com  for questions.


Steve Sargent
Bainbridge Island Yacht Club  
Cell 206-383-8670