DESCRIPTION

This regatta will consist of up to five round-the-buoys races; three races sailed on Saturday, August 30, and two races sailed on Sunday, August 31, 2008.

REGISTRATION

Information regarding registration, classes, social activities, awards, etc., will be available from Mike Dale and at www.fbyc.net/Events.   The deadline for registration is Thursday, August 28, 2008 by 1800.

On-line Registration is encouraged - please visit www.fbyc.net or send to:

Stingray Race Committee, C/O FBYC,

P.O. Box 29186

Richmond, VA 23242

Mike Dale    (804) 347-7409    j27166@aol.com

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

Skippers will receive Special Sailing Instructions at registration.

CLASSES

Starts will be offered for the following classes:  PHRF Spinnaker, Non Spinnaker, and J105.   If sufficient yachts are registered, the classes may be subdivided, one-design classes added or classes combined and different courses designated for each subdivision as is warranted to enhance the quality of racing. See Special Sailing Instructions.

WARNING SIGNAL

See Special Sailing Instructions.

RACE AREA

Chesapeake Bay off the mouth of the Piankatank River

COURSE

Races will be round-the-buoys courses using drop marks or government marks listed in the Special Sailing Instructions.

CBYRA SANCTION

This is a sanctioned event for CBYRA High Point awards.