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The Annual Dahlgren Yacht Club
Dahlgren Cup Regatta
August 17th, 2024

Rendezvous: 11:00 at the mouth of Machodoc Creek or Buoy P if down river boats are entered. Notice of the Rendezvous location will be provided to entrants 24 hours prior to the race.


Start: ~11:30


Course: A circumnavigation of the Dahlgren Racing marks. All marks left to Port


Machodoc Creek Start -

For a start at Line of Fire Buoy P -

Flag “R” will be a reverse of the above: all marks left to Starboard.

Variations of these courses may be used depending on weather...…

All boats must watch for a committee boat near the marks as the course may be shortened. Details on Mark locations can be found under the PHRF heading of the DYC Web site Racing Info

Monitor VHF channel 72 for race instructions.


Time limit: All boats not finished by 16:30 EDT will be scored “TLE”


Scoring: Time-On-Time PHRF – Low point scoring


Classes and Starting Sequence: There will be Spinnaker and non Spinnaker Classes. Both classes will start together. See General Sailing Instructions for details of the flags used for the start sequence.


Eligibility: Open to all, participants must fill out an application form. Provide your PHRF rating. If you do not have a PHRF rating, DYC will assign a rating for the race.

A signed copy of the form must be provided to DYC POC by Noon Friday August 16th. This can be done email to racecom@dahlgrenyachtclub.org or mail to Dahlgren Yacht Club, PO Box 90, Dahlgren, VA 22448


Fee: NONE.

Check in with Committee before the starting sequence begins.


Post Race Activities. Racers are invited to Machodoc Creek Marina; Machodoc Creek Cafe for a social event after the Race.


Awards will be given out at a later date.


Question or other information?

Contact Race Organizer : Chris Behre 757-626-1130 - racecom email