FROSTBITING INFORMATIONAL PAGE
Notice of Race
2003-2004 Boston Yacht Club Winter Sailing
November 16, 2003 – March 21, 2004
Marblehead, Massachusetts
Organizing Authority: Boston Yacht Club
1. Rules
This regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing in effect at the
time of the regatta, the rules of the International Sonar Class Association,
this Notice of Race, except as any of these are altered by the Sailing Instructions.
2. Eligibility and Entry
The regatta is open to Sonar Class yachts. Skippers must complete the regatta
entry form and sign the regatta release form.
3. Schedule of Events
November 16, 2003 thru March 21, 2004; every Sunday, except December 28, 2003,
- 1200 - Warning signal for the first race of the day, subsequent races to follow.
We intend to run as many races as possible.
4. Fees
The fee for registration, received by November 16, 2003 shall be $895 for members
of the Boston Yacht Club in good standing, or $1100 for non- Boston Yacht Club
members. The fee includes winter storage for the yacht and it’s trailer.
Any yacht participating in less than 40% of the race dates for a season (only
sailing 2 Sundays out of 6 sailed), will be removed from the BYC dry sailing
area; and stored off-site at the registerer’s cost.
5. Measurement
Measurement is not required, no valid measurement certificate is required.
6. Sailing Instructions
The Sailing Instructions will be available at the Skipper’s Meeting on
November 16, 2003 at 1100, as well as on the BYC Winter Sailing (Frostbiting)
web site after November 16, 2003.
7. Venue
Regatta headquarters will be the Boston Yacht Club. The racing area will be
in the waters of Marblehead Harbor. Courses will be windward-leeward.
8. Safety
Life jackets or other personal buoyancy shall be worn by all personnel while
on the BYC floats and while sailing by all competitors. Wet suits and dry suits
are not adequate personal buoyancy. This replaces Rule 40.
9. Races and Courses
We will sail as many races as conditions permit. One race shall constitute a
regatta. There is no minimum course length.
10. Scoring
The Low-Point Scoring System (Appendix A2 of the Racing Rules of Sailing) will
apply, except the winning yacht of each race will be scored as .75 points. There
will be no throw-outs.
11. Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the skippers with the low point score for the Sunday
raced.
12. Launching and Haul-Out Restrictions
All boats will be dry-sailed and launched from the BYC premises. Skippers are
responsible for preparing their boats for launching each racing Sunday.
Contact Information
Rich Graczyk
BYC Winter Racing Chair
(H) 781-599-7015
rgraczyk2002@yahoo.com