Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored racing in the Chesapeake Bay.
Docktime: 0730
Starting Sequence: 1000
Boat: Cape Fear 38
Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28
RACE AREA: Chesapeake Bay
STARTING LINE: Between the yellow flag on the RC boat and adjacent drop
mark in the vicinity of SMSA ‘B’ (# 3, Fl G 2.5 sec). If it is not, the line is
defined when SMSA “B” bears 190 magnetic to starboard.
COURSE: Round SMSA “C” (1PR) and R "78" to port, and to the finish. If
code flag "R" is displayed, the course will be sailed in reverse with
starboard roundings. The Cove Point Gas Docks restricted area must
be honored as a keep out zone. The official distance is 32.8 nautical
miles.
FINISH LINE: If RC is on station - between yellow flag on the RC boat and
adjacent drop mark. If RC is not on station - boats are required to take
their own finishing times when SMSA ‘B’ bears 120° magnetic to port
and is within three overall boat lengths if the course was raced as
described. If the course was reversed, finishing time should be taken
when SMSA ‘B’ bears 210° magnetic to port and is within three overall
boat lengths. Each boat will remain in the vicinity of the finish up to 20
minutes to record the finish time of the next boat. Times must be
reported to score@smsa.com by 1700 the day after the race.
STARTING SIGNALS: RRS 26, Starting Races. If a class does not race, the
same starting sequence will be followed, as if the class were racing.
CLASS TIME FLAG SIGNAL SOUND
1000 #5 Up N Warning gun/sound
1001 Code “P” Up N Prep gun/sound
1004 Code “P” Down long horn
N 1005 #5 Down N Start gun/sound
#9 Up A-C Warning
1006 Code “P” Up A-C Prep gun/sound
1009 Code “P” Down long horn
A-C 1010 #9 Down A-C Start
If the Cape Fear is full, sign up for the waitlist. Space is also available on other SMSA boats. Feel free to reach out direct to skippers you know, or contact the Patriot skipper for assistance coordinating.
