Summer Solstice Ocean Race Saturday, June 22, 2019

Summer Solstice Ocean Race

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Saturday, June 22, 2019

(make up day Sunday, June 23, 2019)

Sailing Instructions

Organized by CCV Racing

Published June 6th 2019

1 Rules

1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing ? (2017-2020). 1.2 VHF 25 Watts, working engine, safety equipment for US Sailing category Coastal. 1.3 For spinnaker seaworthy boats of 28 feet LOA or longer. 1.4 The radar-reflector must be set more than 6 feet above deck crossing the starting line. 1.5 The deep draft Thimble Shoal Channel is off limits for safety. 1.6 Using the raceQs App is strongly encouraged. 1.7 RRS 51 and RRS 52 are waived for boats with moveable ballast reflected on their PHRF and/or IRC certificates. 1.8 Any conflict between the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions shall be decided in favor of the Sailing Instructions. This changes rule 63.7 1.9 All classes will be scored Time on Time.

2 Notices to Competitors

Notices to Competitors will be posted on the HYC notice board no later than 2000 on Friday, June 21, 2019.

3 Changes to the Sailing Instructions

Changes to the Sailing Instructions will be posted the HYC notice board no later than 2000 on Friday, June 21, 2019.

4 Schedule

4.1 Friday, June 21st 2019 ? Skippers Meeting Skippers meeting will be held at the HYC Gazebo located in the north parking lot at 18:30. Skippers will be required to fill out a crew list form at the meeting.

4.2 Saturday, June 22nd 2019 The warning signal will be given at 0800 in the Southern Chesapeake Bay near tall range light CCV Bay Z The starting line will be between the orange flag on the R/C Boat and a drop mark near Rear Range Oc 4s 58ft (CCV Bay Mark "Z"). 4.3 2300 Absolute time limit for race.

5 The Course

5.1 Long Course - Counterclockwise

The course length is 58 nm

Location

Mark

Description

Start

Drop

Near CCV BayZ

Thimble Shoal

Lighthouse FI 10s 55ft 19m Horn

2nd Island CBBT

Tunnel

Chesapeake Light

Lighthouse Fl (2) 15s

3rd Island CBBT

Tunnel

Finish

Q R "22"

CCV Bay Q

Leave to

Stboard Port Port Port Port

Latitude

N37* 00.9' N36* 58.6' N36* 54.3' N37* 02.3' N37* 00.15'

Longitude

W076* 14.4' W076* 06.5' W075* 42.75' W076* 04.4' W076* 17.9'

5.2 Short Course - Counterclockwise

The course length is 27 nm

Location

Mark

Description

Start

Drop

Near CCV Bay Z

Thimble Shoal

Lighthouse FI 10s 55ft 19m Horn

2nd Island CBBT

Tunnel

CCV Bay K

T. o'Horseshoe Fl R 4s Bell "2T"

3rd Island CBBT

Tunnel

Finish

Q R "22"

CCV Bay Q

Leave to

Stboard Port

Port

Port Port

Latitude

Longitude

N37* 00.9' N36* 58.6'

N36* 58.4'

N37* 02.3' N37* 00.15'

W076* 14.4' W076* 06.5'

W076* 2.3'

W076* 04.4' W076* 17.9'

The following Thimble Shoal Channel markers must be passed North of the channel side. These markers

represent an exclusion zone and their connecting line may not be crossed entering the Thimble Shoals Channel.

Mark

Latitude

Longitude

R "22" QR 1s N37 00.15

W076 17.9

R "18" QR

N37 00.67

W076 14.94

R "16"

R "14"

R "12"

R "10"

R "8"

R "6"

R "4"

R "2"

N36 57.16

W076 01.35

All above mark locations are approximate. They are for course identification only and should not be used for navigation.

6 Special Limitations

6.1 During the race, competitors may not receive weather, current, or navigational information except from publicized sources available to all competitors. Subscription, password protected or restricted access web pages as well as phone conversations that contain any of the above information are not allowed. 6.2 After sunset, the following will replace RRS 17: When a boat is about to pass another boat and they are on the same tack and within three overall lengths (of the longer boat) of each other, the boat being overtaken shall maintain her proper course, and the boat clear astern, if she elects to pass to windward, must do so at least three overall lengths (of the longer boat) from the leeward boat. Both boats shall sail their proper course while they are overlapped. 6.3 Drones are not permitted within 300 yards of the starting area.

7 The Start

7.1 The RRS 26 starting system will be used. 7.2 The starting line will be between the staff displaying an orange flag on the RC Signal Boat and an inflatable drop mark. 7.3 In the event of light air, the race committee may, at its own discretion, move the starting line east to a new location. To do so, the RC will display Code Flag "L" with one sound and motor to the new location. Once there, she will drop an inflatable mark, anchor, and either begin a starting sequence or await further developments. The RC will not move the

starting line until all boats are checked-in or 1000, whichever is earlier. Neither the decision to move the starting area nor

the location of the new starting area shall be grounds for granting redress. This changes RRS 62.1(a).

7.4 Each boat is required to fly their class flag from their backstay for the duration of the race and check-in before the start

by passing close behind the RC Signal Boat's stern and hailing her sail number until acknowledged by the race committee.

7.5 Order of Class Starts:

Class

Class Flag

PHRF A

Code Flag 9

PHRF B

Code Flag 6

Note: The above starting order may be amended due to the addition of additional fleets. Such amendments will be posted on the Notice Board at the skippers meeting

8 Recalls

8.1 Individual recalls will be signaled as per RRS 29.1. Race committee will attempt to hail OCS boats via VHF-72. Failure to hear the hail and the timing and order of such hails will not be grounds for redress 8.2 General recalls will be in accordance with RRS 29.2

9 The Finish

9.1 The finish line will be between Q R R "22" (CCV Bay Q) and the staff displaying an orange flag on the seawall of Ft Monroe. 9.2 As a boat approaches the finish line, she shall notify the race committee on VHF-72 of her name and sail number. She shall do this until acknowledged by the race committee. 9.3 If the race committee is not present at the finish line, boats are reminded of their responsibilities under the US Sailing Prescription to RRS 34 to take their own finishing time, note their finishing position in relation to any nearby boats, and immediately report this information to the race committee by calling them at (757) 715-2550

10 Time Limit

There is an absolute time limit of 2300. Boats not finished by 2300 on the race day will be scored DNF without a hearing. This changes RRS 35 and A4.1 & 4.2.

11 Protests and Requests for Redress

11.1 Sections B (Post-Race Penalties) and C (Expedited Hearings) of Appendix T will be in effect for the regatta. 11.2 The notification of the race committee required in T3 shall be accomplished by radio on VHF-72 and must be continued until acknowledged by the race committee. Notification must include the name and/or sail number of the protesting and protested boats. If the race committee is not present, they shall be notified by calling (757) 715-2550 11.3 A list of protests filed and hearings scheduled will be posted on the Official Notice Board in the HYC Lounge.

12 Withdrawal from the Race

12.1 A boat withdrawing before the start shall notify the race committee Signal Boat either by hail or by cell phone at (757) 715-2550. Do not leave a message but, rather, continue to attempt to speak with the race committee until successful. 12.2 A boat withdrawing after she has started shall notify the race committee by calling (757) 715-2550. Do not leave a message but, rather, continue to attempt to speak with the race committee until successful. Boats not complying with this instruction will be assumed to be in distress and by 23:00 Saturday June 22nd the USCG will be contacted to begin a search.

13 Safety Check-In

All boats that have not finished or retired as of 2300 Saturday, shall check-in with the race committee as soon possible by cell phone at (757) 715-2550. Do not leave a message but, rather, continue to attempt to speak with the race committee until successful. Boats not complying with this instruction will be assumed to be in distress and by 23:00 Saturday June 22nd the USCG will be contacted to begin a search. Details of such use of engine shall be logged.

14 Commercial Traffic

14.1 A boat may not exercise right of way over, cross in proximity to, or interfere with reasonable transit of the race area by commercial freighters, tugs and tows, or other commercial vessels that are unable to respond readily. 14.2 As provided in RRS 42.3(i), if a boat is without way in a shipping channel and a dangerous situation develops, she may use her engine to clear the channel, provided she does not gain a significant advantage in the race.

15 Media Rights

Competitors give permission for video footage and/or photographs of themselves or their boat to be published in any media that race organizers see fit.

16 Disclaimer of Liability

16.1 Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See Rule 4, Decision to Race. The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta. 16.2 The safety of a boat and its crew is the inescapable responsibility of the Skipper who shall ensure that the boat is fully sound, thoroughly seaworthy, and manned by a crew that is sufficiently experienced, physically able, and of an appropriate number for the boat.

17 Awards

17.1 Class awards will be given for the top three boats in each class based on participation. Each competing boat must have a valid, current 2019 PHRF of the Chesapeake certificate.

18 Required Safety

Required safety rules from: USSA Safety Equipment Requirements

Organizing Authorities may add or delete items based on the conditions of their specific races. Effective Date: January 1, 2019, revision 2019.0

Definition 1.0.1 Ocean: Long distance races, well offshore, where rescue may be delayed

Definition 1.0.2 Coastal: Races not far removed from shorelines, where rescue is likely to be quickly available

Definition 1.0.3 Nearshore: Races primarily sailed during the day, close to shore, in relatively protected waters.

Overall 1.1 The Safety Equipment Requirements establish uniform minimum equipment and training standards for a variety of boats racing in differing conditions. These regulations do not replace, but rather supplement, the requirements of applicable local or national authority for boating, the Racing Rules of Sailing, the rules of Class Associations and any applicable rating rules.

Overall: Responsibility 1.2 The safety of a boat and her crew is the sole and inescapable responsibility of the "person in charge", as per RRS 46, who shall ensure that the boat is seaworthy and manned by an experienced crew with sufficient ability and experience to face bad weather. S/he shall be satisfied as to the soundness of hull, spars, rigging, sails and all gear. S/he shall ensure that all safety equipment is at all times properly maintained and safely stowed and that the crew knows where it is kept and how it is to be used.

Overall: Inspections 1.3 A boat may be inspected at any time by an equipment inspector or measurer appointed for the event. If she does not comply with these regulations, her entry may be rejected or she will be subject to a protest filed by the RC. A Violation of the Safety Equipment Requirements may result in a penalty other than disqualification.

Overall: Equipment and Knowledge 1.4 All equipment required shall function properly, be regularly checked, cleaned and serviced, and be of a type, size and capacity suitable for the intended use and size of the boat and the size of the crew. This equipment shall be readily accessible while underway and, when not in use, stored in such a way that deterioration is minimized.

Overall: Secure Storage 1.5 A boat's heavy items such as batteries, stoves, toolboxes, anchors, chain and internal ballast shall be secured.

Overall: Strength of Build 1.6 A boat shall be strongly built, watertight and, particularly with regard to hulls, decks and cabin trunks, capable of withstanding solid water and knockdowns. A boat shall be properly rigged and ballasted, be fully seaworthy and shall meet the standards set forth herein. A boat's shrouds and at least one forestay shall remain attached at all times.

Overall: Watertight Integrity 1.7 A boat's hull, including, deck, coach roof, windows, hatches and all other parts, shall form an integral watertight unit, and any openings in it shall be capable of being immediately secured to maintain this integrity.

Hull and Structure: Hull Openings 2.1.1 A boat's companionway(s) shall be capable of being blocked off to main deck level (sheerline). The method of blocking should be solid, watertight, and rigidly secured, if not permanent.

Hull and Structure: Hull Openings 2.1.2 A boat's hatch boards, whether or not in position in the hatchway, shall be secured in a way that prevents their being lost overboard.

Hull and Structure: Cockpit 2.1.3 A boat's entire cockpit shall be solid, watertight, strongly fastened and/or sealed. Weather-tight seat hatches are acceptable only if capable of being secured when closed.

Hull and Structure: Cockpit 2.1.4 A boat's cockpit drains shall be capable of draining six inches of water in 5 minutes. One square inch (645mm2) of effective drain per eight square feet (0.743m2) of cockpit sole will meet this requirement.

Hull and Structure: Stability 2.2.3 A boat with moveable or variable ballast (water or canting keel) shall comply with the requirements of Appendix K.

Hull and Structure: Accommodations 2.3.1 A boat shall be equipped with a head or a fitted bucket.

Hull and Structure: Lifelines 2.4.2 A boat's stanchion and pulpit bases shall be within the working deck.

Hull and Structure: Lifelines 2.4.4 Lifelines shall be uncoated stainless steel wire. A multipart-lashing segment not to exceed 4" per end termination for the purpose of attaching lifelines to pulpits is allowed. Lifelines shall be taut.

Hull and Structure: Lifelines 2.4.7 Boats shall have at least two lifelines with 24" (762mm) minimum height above deck, and a maximum vertical gap of 15" (381mm). The minimum diameter will be 5/32" (4mm) for boats to 43' (13.1m) and 3/16" (5mm) for boats over 43' (13.1m).

Hull and Structure: Dewatering pumps 2.5.1 A boat shall have a permanently installed manual bilge pump of at least a 10 GPM (37.8 liter per minute) capacity and which is operable from on deck with the cabin closed with the discharge not dependent on an open hatch. Unless permanently attached to the pump, the bilge pump handle shall be securely attached to the boat in its vicinity via a lanyard or catch. A bilge pump discharge shall not be connected to a cockpit drain. The bilge pump shall not discharge into a cockpit unless that cockpit opens aft to the sea.

Hull and Structure: Dewatering pumps 2.5.3 A boat shall have a manual bilge pump of at least a 10 GPM (37.8 liter per minute) capacity.

Hull and Structure: Mechanical Propulsion 2.7.2 A boat shall have a mechanical propulsion system that is quickly available and capable of driving the boat at a minimum speed in knots equivalent to the square root of LWL in feet (1.8 times the square root of the waterline in meters) for 4 hours.

Safety Equipment: Personal 3.1.1 Each crewmember shall have a life jacket that provides at least 33.7lbs (150N) of buoyancy, intended to be worn over the shoulders (no belt pack), meeting either U.S. Coast Guard or ISO specifications. Alternatively, each crewmember shall have an inherently buoyant off-shore life jacket that provides at least 22lbs (100N) of buoyancy meeting either U.S. Coast Guard or ISO specifications.

Safety Equipment: Personal 3.1.2 Life jackets shall be equipped with crotch or leg straps, a whistle, a waterproof light, be fitted with marine-grade retroreflective material, and be clearly marked with the boat's or wearer's name, and be compatible with the wearer's safety harness. If the life jacket is inflatable, it shall be regularly checked for air retention.

Safety Equipment: Personal 3.1.3 Each crewmember shall have a life jacket intended for small boat sailing or other active boating. Each such life jacket shall be USCG, ISO, or applicable government approved or shall meet the ocean requirement of 3.1.1.

Safety Equipment: Deck Safety 3.2.1 A boat shall carry jacklines with a breaking strength of at least 4500 lb. (20kN) which allow the crew to reach all points on deck, connected to similarly strong attachment points, in place while racing.

Safety Equipment: Deck Safety 3.2.3 Multihulls must have jacklines or attachment points that are accessible when the vessel is inverted.

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