Notice of Race Aeolian Yacht Club 2018 Ming-Perata Race Series & After-Race BBQs
Open to all Aeolian Yacht Club Members The series will be six (6) races with one throw out. Send the entry form to the Aeolian Yacht Club office. Completed entry form must be received by 3/31/18 @ 1700. We will accept late entries. We encourage members who are thinking about racing or would like to learn more about yacht racing and the social aspects around racing to contact the Regatta committee. A great way to get introduced is to help out on the committee boat. There you will see the race from start to finish and have a great day on the bay. There are usually opportunities for crewing on racing boats.
2018 Race Schedule April 28, May 26, June 9, July 21, August 18, September 15 This series is governed by the 2017-2020 ISAF Racing Rules and the prescriptions of the USSA.
All races are South Bay courses and the first warning gun will be at 1300. The entry forms and sailing instructions will be located on the "Cube" located on the back porch at the club. Changes in Race particulars (if any) will be posted at the "Cube," and will be at the discretion of the Committee on station by flag or radio hails to the fleet (see race instructions when posted). The series is open to Aeolian boats. The skipper must be an Aeolian Yacht Club member and boats must be non-spinnaker monohulls of 20 feet LOA or greater. Scoring will be by the low point system with one throw-out for the series. Prizes will be awarded based on the number of entries in the Regatta. The award ceremony for Club Champion and place awards will take place at the Change of Watch Dinner. Protests will be heard through mediation.
Join In -- Enter Your Boat -- Sign up on a Crew List -- Great fun!!! Questions? Contact a member of the Regatta Committee: Hank Lindemann 510.774.6548 OR Richard Smith 510.533.0255