Portsmouth Boat Club

Originally Established 1905

 

 

                                                        NOTICE of RACE

              MERRIMAC MEMORIAL REGATTA

                                                                              MAY 24, 2008

 Portsmouth Boat Club is proud to sponsor the annual Merrimac Memorial Regatta, a small boat race for sailors of all ages.

 

Where:             Portsmouth City Park, small boat ramp

 

When:              Saturday 24 May 2008 first start 10:00

 

Rules:               Rules will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing for 2005-2008

                        This Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions to be provided day of race

 

Registration:      On line registration is suggested, www.portsmouthboatclub.org

This will expedite the boats rating for classifications and awards.

                        Skippers meeting 0900

 

Entry Fee:         $10.00 includes two lunch tickets

                        Additional lunch tickets $5.00 each

 

Classes:            Open, Laser, Moth, multi-hull

 

Ratings:            Per US Sailings Portsmouth Yard Stick 2006

 

Races:              Single Fleet, Race Committee may split into two fleets with separate starts.

 

Courses;           Course to be determined at registration

 

Skippers Meeting;        0900 at Launch Site

 

Social/Lunch     Hamburgers and Hot Dogs on the grill, cold drinks, chips, potato salad, cold slaw, baked beans and desert

 

Awards:           We anticipate 5 classes with 3 trophies per class

 

Notes:              Tee Shirts available at $15.00 each limited quantities available

                        Please register early so we can order the awards to have on time.

                        City Park opens at 0700, plenty of parking, rest rooms and snack bar

 

Contacts:          Portsmouthboatclub.org or call Bob Werneke @ 757-449-2666 or

                        PROBOSEMAN@AOL.COM

 

Notes:              We look forward to another great day on the water, good food and lots of fun. Tell your friends and bring your lawn chairs and cameras.