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11th ANNUAL BILL WILKERSON
MEMORIAL TROPHY RACE |
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RACING NEWS |
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11th ANNUAL BILL WILKERSON
MEMORIAL TROPHY RACE |
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BILL WILKERSON MEMORIAL TROPHY RACE Friday, April 25, 2008 Notice of Race This Notice of Race will be distributed via Email and it will be available on the FHYC website. Printed copies are available upon request from Chris Skrotsky. Description - One of two major regattas of FHYC, the race is scheduled on the Friday before Commissioning Day. The fleet may be separated into two or more classes if there are at least three boats in each class. Anticipated classes are Pearson Ensign, non-spinnaker PHRF. The race will be scored using PHRF handicapping and Time on Time. If Ensigns race as a class under class rules they will have 15 seconds per mile subtracted from their handicap in assessing the overall winner. Awards will be given one for each three boats in a class. The overall winner will be the boat with the lowest corrected time over the course and will have its name placed on the Wilkerson perpetual Trophy in the Community Center. The race will be conducted around marks on the Neuse River adjacent to Fairfield Harbour. Additionally a separate race may be conducted for multihull sailboats. Rules - The race will be governed by the 2005-2008 Racing Rules of Sailing, the Sailing Instructions and the Ensign Class Rules if Ensigns race as a class. All entrants must be members of the Fairfield Harbour Yacht Club and the sailboat must have a currently valid NC-PHRF or FHYC rating. A PHRF may not be required for multihull sailboats. Captains’ Meeting - will be held behind the Shoreline Club at 10:00 am on Friday, April 25, 2008. Any changes to the Sailing Instructions will be available at the Skippers’ Meeting. Schedule- the first warning signal will be scheduled for 1325. There will be a social after the race at 1700 at the home of Bill and Olwen Jarvis to announce the results of the race. Crews, committee and spouses are invited. Please provide one appetizer for every four people from your boat attending the party. Entries- The application form below must be completed, signed, and returned with a check for $25 made out to FHYC, to Chris Skrotsky, Race Chairman, 5108 Bucco Reef Rd., no later than Tuesday April 22. "………………………………................................................................................................... Entry/Registration form for Wilkerson Memorial Trophy Race, April 25, 2008 Name ______________________________Owner( ) Skipper ( ) # attending party _____ Email Address ___________________________________________ Phone ____________ Yacht Name _______________________ Make ________________ Sail No___________ Yacht Length______________ Class Entered___________________ Rating ___________
Waiver: As a condition of participation in this FHYC regatta, I assume all risk of accident or loss to my vessel, myself and my crew while participating in all regatta activities of FHYC and release FHYC and those acting on its behalf from any liability arising from my participation in this regatta. I recognize that sailing activities can be hazardous and my participation in this FHYC sponsored event is voluntary on my part, and I am therefore assuming all risk of loss or injury when I choose to participate. Signature______________________________ Date __________________
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