Midnight Madness 2023 runs Friday, August 18. Come enjoy a great evening on the water!
This fun event draws a large contingent of NSC sailors who enjoy not only racing, but also the challenge of sailing at night. The event is open to all PHRF and JAM keel boats. There is a mandatory skippers meeting at 8:30 p.m. on the west lawn (crew are also invited), with the first warning gun scheduled for 10:00 p.m. The course will be confirmed at the skippers meeting. The marks are typically illuminated with glow sticks or other lights. Check out all the general information in the Sailing Instructions.
As noted in Annex A, a valid PHRF certificate is not required, however, a provisional handicap will be provided by the club handicapper. If you do not have a valid PHRF handicap, email the handicapper as soon as possible. Boats are asked to complete this online registration form as soon as practical, prior to the event.
Up for grabs is the After Hours Bowl.
Sailing after dusk is a unique experience which helps to improve not only your ability to steer and navigate using other senses, but also to prepare your crew for any other overnight cruising or racing that you have planned. The necessary safety gear is a requirement, along with a fun attitude.
Register here and come and enjoy the Madness!
Please send an email to the undersigned if you have any questions.
David Morralee
NSC Midnight Madness Coordinator
Caprice 2000
Page updated: 2023-08-02.
2009:
18 Jul: HM: File created.
2019:
14 Jul: HM: Noted “Page updated: 2009-07-18”.
08 Oct: HM: Added reference to Skipper’s Meeting. Changed “first warning” to “first gun”. Other minor updates.