2008 Trans-Erie Yacht Race

August 22, 2008

Preliminary Notice of Race

 

Grosse Ile Yacht Club, Erie Yacht Club, and MORC Station 53 & 31 invite sailors from the Great Lakes to participate in the Trans-Erie Yacht Race, from   Erie, Pennsylvania to Grosse Ile, Michigan.   The race is open to all eligible sailors, with both PHRF , MORC, MULTIHULL, DOUBLEHANDED and SINGLEHANDED classes offered.

1. Eligibility

This race is open to monohull yachts with a current, valid PHRF or MORC rating certificate. PHRF classes are open to any monohull yacht with a rating of 225 or lower. Any discrepancies in PHRF ratings due to area differences (i.e. Lake Erie, Essex County, or DRYA) will be resolved by the race committee, whose decision will be final. All yachts racing MORC must have a current member of MORC International on board during the race.

2. Rules

This race will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), the prescriptions of the U.S. Sailing Association, the MORC Handbook (for MORC classes), and by the sailing instructions. Singlehanded sailors will sail under rules set forth by the race committee and the Great Lakes Singlehanded Society.

3. Course

The course will be from the starting line at Presque Ile Bay entrance buoy (north of Erie, PA)  ,  to the finish near the Detroit River Light at the northwest corner of Lake Erie. The course distance for handicapping purposes is 140 nautical miles.

 

4. Special Regatta Rules

4.1 Crew limitations required by PHRF or per the MORC Handbook, section 8, will be in effect for this race.

4.2 Yachts shall carry required equipment as specified by Coast Guard regulations, a VHF Radio capable of receiving and broadcasting on Channel 16 and 71, and in addition for MORC classes, as required by their MORC rating certificate.

4.3 Yachts shall carry a cell phone with number supplied to race committee. This number will be used as a tool to try and locate yachts.

5. Awards

Awards will be given for first, second, and third in each class. In addition, an award will be given out for first overall in PHRF.    Also, for the 2008 race, completion plaques may be awarded for each boat completing the race.

6. Sailing Instructions

Sailing instructions will be available here at the transerie website. In addition, sailing instructions and scratch sheets will be available at the skipper’s meeting.

7. Schedule of Events

Friday, August 9, Registration deadline

Friday, August 22,1400 - Skipper’s meeting – Erie Yacht Club (tentative - time and location may change)

1600- First warning gun

Sunday, August 24, 1400 - Awards party - Grosse Ile Yacht Club (Time might be moved up in the event of early finish)

8. Registration & Fees

Please mail the completed application, a copy of your current PHRF or MORC rating certificate, a proof of yacht liability insurance for your entry, and $95.00 registration fee to:

MORC Station 53

c/o Matt Dubois Make checks payable to:

MORC Station 53 

27939 Elba Island

Grosse Ile, MI 48138

For additional information please contact a race Co-chairmen: Matt Dubois (734)-671-1786

Kevin Lemonds (734)-676-6881 Jim Bourgault (734)-675-0659


2008Trans-Erie Yacht Race

August 22, 2008 Race Application

 

Name _______________________________________

Boat Name___________________________________

Address _____________________________________

City / State_________________ Zip _____________

Phone ______________________________________

Cell# of Cell onboard during race:________________

E-Mail Address_______________________________

Boat Type___________________________________

Sail No________________

Hull color _____________

Spinnaker colors ______________________________

Yacht Club___________________________________

Division (circle one): PHRF    MORC   MULTIHULL   DOUBLEHANDED SINGLEHANDED       Rating ________

 

Entry Fee : $95.00 Make check payable to: MORC Station 53

Please mail your completed application with rating certificate and entry fee to:

Matt Dubois
27939 Elba Island
Grosse Ile, MI 48138              Phone: (734)-671-1786

Application deadline is Fridayy, August 8, 2008. Applications received after this date will incur a $75.00 late fee.

Please include :
1. Signed, dated application
2. $95.00 Entry fee
3. Valid rating certificate
4. Copy of Yacht Liability Insurance

 In consideration of accepting my entry, I agree to hold harmless against all persons running or sponsoring this race, for any damage or injury to myself, my crew or my boat as a result of my participation. I further agree to inform my crew of the same. I understand that it is the sole responsibility of myself and my crew to decide whether to start or continue to race.

 

Signed ____________________________________________Date:______________________________________

US Sailing Membership No.____________________________  

 

 

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