NSC hosted its first two sailing events of 2020 on June 28 and July 12, sailing up to Pinhey’s Point and back, using a new “time trial” format, where boats started within a defined window. Both events proved popular, with 9 boats participating in the first, and 18 in the second.
On Sunday, June 28, the wind was out of the northwest at 5-12 knots, and then shifted 180° shortly just after the latter half of the fleet rounded the Pinhey’s mark, meaning almost the entire race was upwind for many boats. The wind then died to nothing as the JAM boats approached the finish, resulting in many DNFs. Despite all that, it was considered a great day on the water by all who participated. Check out the results.
On Sunday, July 12, the interclub fleet was greeted with a great wind of 10-18 knots, again out of the northwest, though that day the wind held for the entire race. Check out the results. It was decided this event would be considered the first event of the Interclub Long Distance (ILD) Series.
Below are the instructions that were used for the Pinhey’s Points events on June 28 and July 12. For the former, the start window was 1200-1300; for the latter, it was 1200-1230. These were originally posted here, but since those instructions may evolve over time, they are saved here for the record.
Rules
Part 2 of the RRS will be replaced by the ColRegs.
Eligibility
Any boat from NSC, BYC or CVGR that is registered for the Interclub racing program is eligible. Boats may sail with flying sails (aka PHRF) or without (aka JAM). Participants shall follow federal, provincial and municipal guidelines and regulations when aboard their vessels.
Schedule/Start
Boats may start any time between 1200 and 1230 EDT. The start line will be between yellow race mark P (45.3644°, -75.8206°) to the North, and 45.3630°, -75.8203°, ~170 m to the south of P Mark, as shown below. Boats shall record their start time at the moment they are aligned with P Mark and the Camp Fortune Tower.
The above photo was taken from the port end of the start line, looking towards P Mark; the Camp Fortune Tower is visible in the background, aligned with P Mark. Depending on your device settings, clicking on the image above may open a larger rendition of the photo on Flickr’s website.
Course
Boats shall start at P Mark, leaving it to starboard as outlined above; round the yellow race mark (45.4402°, -75.9472°) approximately 350 m Southeast of Pinhey’s Point to port; and finish at P Mark, leaving it to port. Boats shall record their finish time at the moment they are aligned with P Mark and the Camp Fortune Tower.
Clicking on the image above may open a larger rendition of the image on Flickr’s website, or visit this website to see the interactive on-line chart.
Reporting of Times & Crew
Skippers should record their start and finish times by taking photos of P Mark, as described here; ideally they would similarly record their rounding time at Pinhey’s. Start and finish times shall be reported per normal procedures for reporting of times for long distance races. In addition, skippers shall report the names of all crew members.