The final Frostbite event is Sunday, October 18, in time trial format, with a start window 13:30-14:00.
- Boats may start any time within the start window.
- Course “W” as per existing Frostbite SI. 3 laps PHRF. 2 laps JAM. 2 laps dinghy/cat.
- RRS apply.
- PHRF and JAM boats must fly pennant colour as per Frostbite SI.
- Handicaps as per Frostbite SI apply.
- Timing boat will record start and finish time of each boat.
- Timing boat will fly RC and W flags, but will make no other signals.
- The time limit for a boat to sail the course is 90 minutes from her start. A boat failing to complete within the time limit will be scored DNF. A boat retiring must inform the timing boat.
- A time trial will not be postponed.
- Before the beginning of the start time window, a time trial may be abandoned if weather conditions are unsuitable. Signal N over A may be displayed on the NSC flagpole, and the abandonment may be hailed periodically on VHF 72.
- After the beginning of the start time window, a time trial will be abandoned if conditions become unsafe. The timing boat will signal abandon by leaving its post.
- Only 1 trial per day.
Reason for the change: Compliance to latest change in provincial regulations.