Stingray Point Regatta

18th ANNUAL STINGRAY POINT REGATTA

For the Brent Halsey, Jr. Memorial Trophy,

Potts Southern Bay Challenge Cup,

PHRF, J105, Non Spinnaker & Cruising Class.

August 31, September 1, 2, 2012

DESCRIPTION This regatta will consist of a One Day Distance Race on Friday and Two Day Series Race on Saturday and Sunday, August 31-September 2. The One Day Distance Race will be scored separately from the Two Day Series Races. There is no fee for the Distance Race held Friday afternoon prior to the Check In Skippers Meeting and Welcome Reception.

PROGRAM

Thursday August 30

Early Arrivals Welcome, Deadline for registration.

Friday August 31

                Check In

                Distance Race                                                                                  1300

                Check In                                                                                          1700

                Skippers Meeting                                                                            1800

                Welcome Reception, Buffet dinner, Awards, Entertainment.          1830

Saturday September 1

                Breakfast                                                                                         0800

                Race Day One First Warning                                                          1100

                Post Race Cocktails                                                                         1600

                Stingray Dinner, Daily Awards and Entertainment.                        1900

Sunday September 2

                Breakfast                                                                                         0800

                Race Day Two First Warning Signal                                              1000

                Post Race Cocktails                                                                         1600

                Labor Day Cookout and Awards Ceremony.                                  1900

REGISTRATION Information regarding registration, classes, social activities, awards, etc., will be available at www.fbyc.net/Events and from David Hinckle (david@blueprintingservicesva.com).  

Deadline for registration: August 30, 2012, 1800.

On-line Registration is encouraged—at www.fbyc.net 

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS Skippers will receive Special Sailing Instructions at registration.

CLASSES  Starts will be offered for PHRF Spinnaker, PHRF Non Spinnaker,  J105 and Cruising classes. Cruising Class yachts will receive a courtesy rating which may not be appealed.   If sufficient yachts are registered, the classes may be subdivided, one-design classes may be added or classes may be combined and different courses designated for each subdivision as is warranted to enhance the quality of racing. See Special Sailing Instructions PHRF-NS will be sailed allowing only one (1) headsail to be set at a time downwind. All PHRF boats must have a current PHRF rating certificate and must meet current category 4P, 5P or 6P requirements

WARNING   See Special Sailing Instructions

RACE AREA Distance Race, see Special Sailing Instructions 

Chesapeake Bay off the mouth of the Piankatank River for the Two Day Series Races

COURSE Distance Race, see Special Sailing Instructions

The Two Day Series 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 for PHRF Spinnaker, Non Spinnaker and J105 classes only.