2009 Trans-Erie Yacht Race

August 21, 2009

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 and DOUBLEHANDED 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.

3. Course

The course will be from the starting line near the Detroit River Light at the northwest corner of Lake Erie,  to the finish at Presque Ile Bay entrance buoy (north of Erie, PA). 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.

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.   

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

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 $99.00 registration fee to:

Trans Erie Yacht Race

c/o Matt Dubois Make checks payable to:

Trans Erie Yacht Race

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

2009 Trans-Erie Yacht Race

August 21, 2009 Race Application

Name _______________________________________

Boat Name___________________________________

Address _____________________________________

City / State_________________ Zip _____________

Phone ______________________________________

E Mail Address_________________________________

Boat Type___________________________________

Sail No________________

Hull color _____________

Spinnaker colors ______________________________

Yacht Club___________________________________

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

Entry Fee : $99.00 Make check payable to: Trans Erie Yacht Race

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 Monday, August 10, 2009. Applications received after this date will incur a $75.00 late fee.

Please include :
1. Signed, dated application
2. $99.00 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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