Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Wednesday night racing in the Patuxent River area. Race as fast as you can to the upwind mark. First boat there gets bragging rights and informs the fleet. All boats turn around and race for the finish. It's a fun way to shake up racing and hopefully all finish at about the same time.
Docktime: 1700
Race Start Time: 1830
Boat: Cape Fear 38
Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28
RACE AREA: SMSA Patuxent River Race Area
STARTING LINE: Between a yellow flag along the waterfront with a recommended bearing to “Y” of 117 – 122 degrees if RC is on shore. If onshore RC is absent; between “Y” and the yellow bay marker ashore. With RC boat on-station; between yellow flag on the RC boat and “X”.
COURSE: Determined by RC using Patuxent River Race Marks RC will select a distant mark based on prevalent condition such as “C”, “B” or “M”. This will be the “Out” Mark. The first boat around can take their own time, they are the line-honors winner of the “OUT” race with bragging rights. They will report having completed their rounding on CH 72. At this point the rest of the competitors may reverse course for the race “Back”. RC will record order of finish and attempt to capture epic photos of the finish.
FINISH LINE: at SMSA “Y” as per SMSA GI 15; U.S. sailing prescription to Rule 34 (no RC boat) or between yellow flag on RC boat and “X”.
STARTING SIGNALS: In accordance with RRS 26 mod, Starting Races. All classes start together… keep a look-out for the small boats!
CLASS TIME FLAG SIGNAL SOUND
1825 #9 Up All Warning gun/sound
1826 Code “P” Up All Prep gun/sound
1829 Code “P” Down long horn Fleet
1830 #9 Down All Start gun/sound
TIME LIMIT: 2.0 hours.
SCORING: Boats will be scored for first leg (out) Winner, and order of finish (back).
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.
