North Shore Yacht Club 2023 Summer's End Regatta
September 2, 2023
The NSYC welcomes Sunfish & Buccaneer Sailors to the Summer's End Regatta! Regatta is organized by the North Shore Yacht Club and will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing with US Sailing prescriptions, and each fleet's own class regulations, except as any of these rules are altered by the Regatta Sailing Instructions (to be provided at race time).
Fleets: Sunfish & Buccaneers
Location:
North Shore Yacht Club
21 Park Ave. Highland Park, IL
(847) 432-9800 www.NorthShoreYachtClub.com
Regatta Links:
Notice of Race (NOR)
Online Regatta Registration
Sailing Instructions (SI's) provided at race time
Sunfish Results (2022)
Buccaneer Results (2022)
Cost: Includes continental breakfast, lunch on the water, snacks & beverages after races and Presentation of Awards
Register by 8/26/23 ($10 discount): Sunfish $30, Buccaneer 18 $45
Register after 8/26/23 Sunfish $40, Buccaneer 18 $55
Schedule of Events: Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.
8:30 AM Check-In & Onsite Registration, Continental Breakfast
10:00 AM Skippers Meeting on the Deck
11:00 AM Initial Warning, No race to start after 4:00 PM
Scoring: Scoring shall be in accordance with RRS Appendix A. Stragglers may be awarded positions at the discretion of the Race Committee. One race constitutes a regatta.
Recognitions: Top three finishers in each fleet will be recognized. Additional recognitions as well as the Mayor's Cup will be awarded at the discretion of the Regatta Committee
Safety: All boats are to be equipped in accordance with the rules of their Class Association as well as all applicable government regulations.
Radio: Competitors may receive radio transmissions from the Race Committee in accordance with the RRS. The presence of marine band radios on board is encouraged.
COVID 19 Protocols and Procedures: Due to the fluid nature of the pandemic and resulting state and local regulations and public health recommendations, the regatta Protocols and Procedures will be published closer to the start of the event.
Disclaimer: Competitors agree to be bound by the RRS, this Notice of Race, and the Sailing Instructions. Competitors shall be responsible for the seaworthiness of their boat, rigging, equipment and the ability of their skipper and crew. Competitors shall be responsible for damages they cause to third persons or their equipment, to themselves or to their equipment, as a consequence of their participation in the regatta.
Competitors are to be acquainted with RRS Rule 4, Decision to Race: "The responsibility for a boat's decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone.” Competitors agree that the Organizing Authorities, the sponsors and their agents, shall have no responsibility for loss of life or injury to competitors or others, or for the loss of, or damage to any vessel or property. As part of the registration process, each individual competitor will be required to sign a declaration accepting this disclaimer of liability.
Contact Info: Email: Regatta@northshoreyachtclub.com. website: www.northshoreyachtclub.com
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