Notice of Race 2012 RIOW Race
The standard Sailing Instructions as posted on the web site apply. Make radio contact with the Committee Boat on Channel M2 (P2) before start to give notice of intention to race, and monitor this channel throughout. If the course is to be shortened (or there are any other announcements) then an announcement will be made at 09.30.
Start: East of Yarmouth Harbour, between the Committee Boat and the 'George Hotel' 50 deg. 42.86'N 01 deg. 29.4'W situated east of Yarmouth Harbour
ENE to Prince Consort Cardinal 50 46.42 01 17.59 Starboard
ESE to Kemps Quay (Yellow) 50 45.18N 01 09.65W Starboard
ESE to Plane Legal (Yellow) 50 44.35N 01 06.50W Starboard
WNW to Finish line between Seafarers Ale (Yellow) 50 46.15N, 01 16.65W and the Committee Boat
Start: 1000 for yachts with PSSA PY greater than 1000
Others: 1030 for yachts with PSSA PY less than 1000
Distance about 23nm. Slack water east Solent 13.30
After the race those wishing to stay on are invited to berth at Shepherds Wharf. As of Friday 24 August there was space for 6 yachts averaging 8.5m. Shepherds Wharf do not book rallies less than 6 yachts so no booking has been made as of Saturday 25 August.
Evening drinks will be made available on one of the yachts. If possible an evening meal would be arranged. Since this is Bank Holiday week I can only make best endeavours nearer the time.
To ease administration of the race and après-race arrangements please make known your intentions asap.
Race and rally organiser. bamberdvd@sky.com 07761155818
David Bamber