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Under-The-Guns Regatta
9 October 2022
Dahlgren Yacht Club, Dahlgren, VA

NOTICE OF RACE

1. RULES

  1. Race Governance: The Under-The-Guns Regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) , as modified by the sailing instructions.
  2. Eligibility: DYC recommends that competitors be member of PHRF of the Chesapeake, but it is not a requirement. Boats that are not PHRF members will be assigned a rating by DYC.
  3. Green Regatta: This regatta is a Sailors for the Sea "Clean Regatta." As such, all competitors are encouraged to use non-single use water bottles and recycle all appropriate items. Competitors are reminded of rule 55 which states that competitors "shall not intentionally put trash in the water."

2. Fleets

  1. The Fleets are PHRF Spinnaker and PHRF Non-Spinnaker. There will be a single start. The flags and start sequence can be found in Appendix A of the DYC General Sailing Instructions.
  2. Each competitor will be responsible for their boats being in compliance with the PHRF of the Chesapeake Near Shore Rules formerly known as 6P.

3. FEES

No entry fee is required

4. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sunday, 9 Oct 2022

11:00
Rendezvous at Red Nun 2 near Black Marsh, South of Machodoc Creek, Registration & check-in before the 1st warning.
12:00
Warning 1st race. Three races are held, if possible. Generally up wind downwind courses will be used.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION - Competitors are encouraged to register in advance by completing the DYC Race Entry Form found at: https://www.dahlgrenyachtclub.org/race/RaceEntryForm.html by Friday October 7.

Send to:

DYC UTG Regatta

PO BOX 90

Dahlgren, VA 22448.

Or email to: racecom email

5. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

The Sailing Instructions will be the DYC PHRF and Centerboard Fleet General Sailing instructions and are available at and are available on the web at: https://www.dahlgrenyachtclub.org/race.html

The Government Marks can be found there as well.

6. COURSES

The courses and intentions of the Race Officer will be announced on VHF Channel 72. The starting/finishing line will be between a Government Mark and an Orange Ball or two Orange Balls as specified by race committee. All classes will start in a single start but will be scored separately. There will be no Race Officer Boat on station as the Race Officer will be competing in the races.

7. FINISH TIME RECORDING

All competitors will record their elapsed time for each race for later verification if needed. When they cross the finish line they will announce on the VHF Channel 72 when they cross followed by the elapsed time they recorded.

8. SCORING

Time-On-Time will be used as the method to score the finishing place of competitors.

9. PROTESTS

Hearings will be held generally in accordance with the recommendations of Appendix M5 of the RRS. The officers for hearing a violation will consist of the Event Chairman and two others DYC members selected by the Event Chairman.

10. PRIZES

Awards will be given out at a later date and will be determined based upon number of entrants, in accordance with DYC Racing Instructions https://dahlgrenyachtclub.org/race/DYCRaceInstruction.html 7.3.

11. FURTHER INFORMATION

*Due to the fact that the regatta will be taking place in Maryland waters, all vessels must follow the MD DNR COVID guidelines https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2020/05/06/frequently-asked-questions-about-governor-hogans-stay-at-home-order. Face coverings and best attempts at social distancing must be in place on all vessels participating.*

Contact Chris Behre, 757-636-1130 or email racecom email