Racing Notices

2008 24 Hour Tom Taylor Race - July 25-26 - Click here for Notice of Race

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The 2005-2008 Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) of the International Sailing Federation, the Canadian Yachting Association (CYA) prescriptions, the rules of one-design classes where appropriate, and these Sailing Instructions will govern all races at CFSA/SYC.  Racing IAW the CFSA/ SYC Racing Calendar will be offered if there are at least three (3) boats registered fifteen minutes (15) before the warning signal

       1.      REGISTRATION

Registration will take place in the CFSA/SYC upper bar one-half hour before the skippers’ meeting. Only yachts entered and skippered by members of CFSA/SYC may enter races.  Visiting yachts satisfying RRS 75 may also enter three (3) races in a calendar year but will not be eligible for trophies.

     2.  NOTICE TO COMPETITORS

Required changes to any information pertinent to Races will be posted on the main notice board in the Upper Bar, or announced via the Club E-Mail. Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions will also be posted on the CFSA/SYC Web site and amended when necessary.  Final instructions pertaining to each race will be announced at the Skippers’ Meeting that will normally be held one-half hour before the “Warning” gun.

3. HANDICAPS

3.1 Atlantic Speed Potential Numbers (ASPNs), as listed in the current NSYA Yacht List, will be used to calculate competitors' corrected times on a time-on-time basis.

                       3.2 Boats that satisfy RRS 78.1 but are not listed in the most recent NSYA list may enter by completing and delivering to the CFSA/SYC Handicap Chairman or Race Committee an NSYA Yacht Data Sheet prior to the first race in which they compete. The NSYA Data Sheet will also be submitted to NSYA by E-Mail by the boat owner.  The CFSA/SYC Handicap Chairman will assign a temporary ASPN that will only be valid for this Club until NSYA list is updated.  

3.3 For the purpose of this Club a boat without a flying sail (no spinnaker) will be considered “B” Class and a boat with a flying sail (spinnaker) will be considered “A” Class.  “A” and “B” Class trophies will be awarded and an open class overall trophy for the season will be presented.

3.4   SYC will use the Low Point Scoring System for Club Races as described in RRS.

      4.       SAFETY EQUIPMENT

All yachts must meet Transport Canada minimum standards IAW the Safe Boating Guide.  Yachts may be inspected by the SYC Safety Officer.   

      5.       INSURANCE

                Boat owners must carry $500,000 insurance to protect themselves and others while racing.     

      6.       SERIES RACING

Two series will take place IAW Racing Calendar.  Wednesday evenings “Warning” gun will normally be at 1825 or 1755 in later series.  The best of seven (7) races will count in each series.     

      7.       SUNDAY CLUB RACES

Sunday Races will be held IAW the Racing Calendar. The starts for Club Series will be at 1325.  Skipper’s Meeting will be at 1300.  Starts for other Sunday Races will be as promulgated on Racing Calendar.

      8.       PRAM RACING

Pram racing could take place in October if requested by Club members.  Pram races will start at 1325 and the Skippers’ meeting will be at 1300.  A Senior and Junior Champion will be determined.

      9.       COURSE

Course marks may be selected from the latest NSYA Course Card or specially designated by the Race Committee.  The course will be posted on a board at the Skipper’s meeting indicating the order in which marks are to be passed and the side on which each mark is to be left.  The navigational buoys listed below shall be honoured as navigational buoys unless they are designated as marks of the course.

·         INDIAN POINT                                        HP 21

·         IVES KNOLL (NORTH)                           HT 2

·         PT. PLEASANT SHOAL                           H 19

·         HENS & CHICKENS                                HQ 2

·         PURCELL’S COVE                                   HQ 1

·         THRUMCAP                                             HN 6

    10.      STARTING /FINISHING LINE

For series Racing and Weekend Races the starting and finishing line will be at the northwest end of Bonaventure jetty from a Committee Boat.  The Club starting and finishing line from the Upper bar veranda may also be used.  For certain races it may be necessary to designate a special start and finish line.  This will be determined at the Skippers’ meeting.  Races will be conducted IAW Part 3 of RRS. 

     11.     RECALLS

                May be announced on VHF Channel 68

     12.     TIME LIMIT

For Wednesday evening series racing the first boat from each class must cross the finish line by 2100.  All other boats must finish by 2130.  As the days grow shorter these time limits will be changed to 2030. All other boats must by 2100.  For afternoon races the first boat from each class must cross the finish line by 1600 and all other boats must be finished by 1700.  When it is necessary to change the above time limits it will be announced at the Skippers meeting.  This changes RRS Rule 35.

     14.     PROTESTS

Protests shall be written on forms available in the Club office and lodged with the Race Officer within thirty minutes after the last boat finishes.  Anyone wishing to lodge a protest must meet the requirements of RRS 61.

    15.      SAIL NUMBERS

Correct sail numbers must be displayed.  This constitutes prior warning under RRS 77.

    16.      WITHDRAWALS OR DISABLEMENT

Racers shall report withdrawal or disablement to the Race Committee ASAP, preferably by VHF.

    17.      RIGHT OF WAY

The RC will disqualify any yacht that interferes with the orderly passage of a naval or commercial ship.

    18.      ENGINES

Engines may be used in an emergency.  Details of such use are to be reported to the Race Committee.

     19.     GARBAGE

Yachts shall not discharge garbage overboard.  Witnesses are encouraged to act under Racing Rule Part 5.

     20.     RADIO USE IN HALIFAX SHIPPING CONTROL ZONE

Yachts fitted with VHF radio should monitor Channel 12 in Halifax Harbour and Channel 14 within the Control Zone beyond Maugher’s Beach.  Channel 16 elsewhere.

21.      BONAVENTURE JETTY SPECIAL PURPOSE  BUOYS

All boats must stay outside the area indicated by the Special Purpose Buoys which are positioned around Bonaventure Jetty.   Racers could be disqualified if protested by other participating yachts.

NOTICE OF RACE

SYC 24 hour Tom Taylor race 2008

25-26 July 2008

The 2005-2008 Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) of the International Sailing Federation, the Canadian Yachting Association (CYA) prescriptions, and the Tom Taylor 24 hr Race Sailing Instructions will govern the Tom Taylor 24 hr Race. Participants must indicate their intention to Race by the 20 July 08 by contacting: syclub@ns.aliantzinc.ca  (469-8590).  If five (5) boats have not registered by 20 July 08 the race will be cancelled. 

For further information contact:

              Shearwater Web site,   http://www.pspmembers.com/syclub. (469-8590)

              Rear-Commodore Rick Taillieu  rtaillieu@eastlink.ca (404-4494) 

              Jerry Bourgeois     jrg.bourgeois@ns.sympatico.ca (434-8939). 

1.                   REGISTRATION

              Registration will take place in the CFSA/SYC upper bar from 1730 to 1815 on 25 July 08.  The Skippers’

              Meeting will be at 1815.  Race start will be at 1900.  FEE for the Regatta is fifteen dollars ($15.00) per boat.

2.                   HANDICAPS

              Atlantic Speed Potential Numbers (ASPNs), as listed in the current NSYA Yacht List, will be used to calculate

              competitors' distance traveled.   Distance logged will be divided by ASPN #.

              ENTRIES:

              The Regatta is open to boats that are duly registered and meet equipment, accommodation and

              measurement requirements.  Boats that satisfy RRS (78.1), but are not listed on the most recent NSYA list

              may enter by completing and delivering to the SYC Race Committee an NSYA Yacht Data Sheet prior to the

              Skippers’ Meeting.  The Race Committee will assign a  temporary ASPN which will only be

              valid for this race.

              INSURANCE

              All yachts are required to carry valid public liability insurance for a minimum of $1,000,000

              and shall produce evidence of coverage if requested by the Race Committee.

              SAFETY EQUIPMENT

              All yachts must meet Transport Canada minimum standards IAW the Safe Boating Guide.  The Race

              Committee may inspect designated yachts to ensure Safety Requirements are met.

3.             COURSE

Competitors will select their own course from the Lateral, Cardinal and Special Buoys found on the Navigational Charts for Bedford Basin, Halifax Harbour and Halifax Harbour Approaches.  Each buoy can be claimed as part of the course twice.  Distance claimed between buoys must be logged on the “Tom Taylor Distance Log Sheet” provided at the Skippers’ Meeting.   Other boats also rounding a mark at the same time must be recorded on the Log Sheet in the remarks column.

4.             STARTING /FINISHING LINE

Start and Finish Line will be an extension of a line towards McNabbs Island when the Club House Flag Pole and the light standard on the jetty are lined up.  Start will be to the northward.  First gun will be at 1855.

TIME LIMIT

Duration of the race will be from 1900 on 25 July 08 to 1900 on the 26 July 07.  Any boats finishing after 1900 on the 26 July 08 will be assessed 0.2 of a mile penalty for each minute after 1900.  Boats not crossing the finish line by 1930 will be marked DNF.

Click Below For More Info

NSYA Harbour Race Mark Chart

• SYC Club Racing - N.O.R.- Sailing Instructions 2008 v2
• SYC 2008 Opening Regatta - N.O.R.
• Rule 28.1 Clarification email