Fall and Spring Series : Afternoon buoy racing
South Sound Islands Series
Eagle Island, Squaxin Island, Herron Island, and Hope Island Races
South Sound Inlet Series
Eld Inlet, McAllister Creek, Henderson Inlet, and Skookum Inlet Races
Jack & Jill and Single-handed Races
Courses:
As displayed by the flags on Race Committee boat: use the Courses section to find the
corresponding course.
Buoy Courses, list and charts : Mark Chart : Mark Distance Table
Attention: Ready for start sequence : one sound 1154 first Warning Signal : class flags H & S 1155 Preparatory Signal : P flag 1156 P flag comes down 1159 First Start : S & H, 1200 class flags S & H down / second Warning Signal : class flags A, B, & D up Preparatory Signal : P flag 1201 P flag comes down 1204 Second Start : A, B, & D 1205 class flags A, B, & D down
Finish time limit: 6 hours after each class start.
Scoring: Best three out of four races each series.Courses:Long Course Short Course Eagle Island November 1, 2008 26.5 nm 20.3 nm Squaxin Island November 22, 2008 20 nm Herron Island November 15, 2008 24.5 nm 20.8 nm Hope Island December 13, 2008 13 nm Series scoring is the best three races
Attention: Ready for start sequence : one sound 0929 first Warning Signal : class flags D 0930 Preparatory Signal : P flag 0931 P flag comes down 0934 Start : D 0935 Attention: Ready for start sequence : one sound 0954 first Warning Signal : class flags H & S 0955 Preparatory Signal : P flag 0956 P flag comes down 0959 First Start : S & H 1000 class flags H & S down / second Warning Signal : class flags A & B up Preparatory Signal : P flag 1001 P flag comes down 1004 Second Start : A & B 1005 class flags A & B downThe Committee Boat and the mark boat will endeavor to show a bright light after dark.
CoursesLong Course Short Course Eld Inlet January 17, 2009 11.1 nm McAllister Creek January 31 2009 23.5 nm 17.0 nm Henderson Inlet February 28, 2009 16.5 nm 13.0 nm Skookum Inlet March 7, 2009 23.4 nm 16.6 nm Series scoring is best three of four races.
Attention: Ready for start sequence : one sound 0929 first Warning Signal : class flags D 0930 Preparatory Signal : P flag 0931 P flag comes down 0934 Start : D 0935 Attention: Ready for start sequence : one sound 0954 first Warning Signal : class flags H & S 0955 Preparatory Signal : P flag 0956 P flag comes down 0959 First Start : S & H 1000 class flags H & S down / second Warning Signal : class flags A & B up Preparatory Signal : P flag 1001 P flag comes down 1004 Second Start : A & B 1005 class flags A & B downStart and finish: between the Committee Boat and Mark 4, Olympia Shoal.
Equipment Requirements: PIYA Category III with the exception of a VHF radio. However, SSSS encourages all racers to carry a VHF radio or cell phone for emergency communication. This amends PIYA Requirement 3.14.
Awards:
SSSS Awards in class for each Race and for the Series
SSSS Perpetual Trophy for first overall in McAllister Creek.
Crew Awards for the Series
Attention: Ready for start sequence : one sound 0929 first Warning Signal : class flags D 0930 Preparatory Signal : P flag 0931 P flag comes down 0934 Start : D 0935 Attention: Ready for start sequence : one sound 0954 first Warning Signal : class flags H & S 0955 Preparatory Signal : P flag 0956 P flag comes down 0959 First Start : S & H 1000 class flags H & S down / second Warning Signal : class flags A & B up Preparatory Signal : P flag 1001 P flag comes down 1004 Second Start : A & B 1005 class flags A & B downStart and finish: between the Committee Boat and Mark 4, Olympia Shoal.
Equipment Requirements: PIYA Category III with the exception of a VHF radio. However, SSSS encourages all racers to carry a VHF radio or cell phone for emergency communication. This amends PIYA Requirement 3.14.
Awards
Awards in Class
The Maclean Memorial Perpetual Trophy for First Overall in the Maclean Memorial Race.
After the first race subsequent starting times are at the discretion of the Committee Boat. All boats are to stand by after finishing, taking care to not interfere with boats still racing. All starting sequences will be the same as the first race. As many races will be run as possible with a lunch break somewhere around noon and the last race starting no later than 1800.
Courses:
As displayed by the flags on Race Committee boat: use the Courses section to find the
corresponding course.
Buoy Courses, list and charts : Mark Chart : Mark Distance Table
Starting times for : first race Attention: Ready for start sequence 0954 first Warning Signal : class flags H & S 0955 Preparatory Signal : P flag 0956 P flag comes down 0959 First Start : S & H, 1000 class flags H & S down / second Warning Signal : class flags A, B, & D up Preparatory Signal : P flag 1001 P flag comes down 1004 Second Start : A, B, & D 1005 class flags A, B, & D down
Finish Time Limit: 2.5 hours after each class start.
Scoring:
No throw-outs.
Awards:
SSSS Awards in class
Crew Awards.
First Series Second Series Secretary’s Series Race 1 June 3 Race 1 July 1 Race 1 July 29 Race 2 June 10 Race 2 July 8 Race 2 August 5 Race 3 June 17 Race 3 July 16 Race 3 August 12 Race 4 June 24 Race 4 July 22 Race 4 August 19
Courses: As displayed from the Committee Boat.
Buoy Courses, list and charts : Mark Chart : Mark Distance Table
Attention: Ready for start sequence 1824 first Warning Signal : class flags H & S 1825 Preparatory Signal : P flag 1826 P flag comes down 1829 First Start : S & H, 1830 class flags H & S down / second Warning Signal : class flags A, B, & D up Preparatory Signal : P flag 1831 P flag comes down 1834 Second Start : A, B, & D 1835 class flags A, B, & D downFinish Time Limit: 2.5 hours after each class start.
Courses: As displayed from the Committee Boat.
Buoy Courses, list and charts : Mark Chart : Mark Distance Table
1 Jack & Jill Races:
The number of persons on board is limited to one female and one male.
2 Single-handed Races:
Only one person can sail the boat. A non-participating observer may accompany the sailor. The sailor and observer are not interchangeable at any time during the racing or pre-start sequence.
3 Both races:
3.1 There will be no handicap changes for these races. Handicaps will be as registered.
If handicapped for them, flying sails may be used at the skipper’s discretion and sole risk.
3.2 Automatic steering devices are not allowed; wheel brakes or tying the helm are permitted.
3.3 Life jackets are recommended.
Starting times for first race: Saturday Sunday Attention: Ready for start sequence 0954 1154 Warning Signal : class flag 0955 1155 Preparatory Signal : P flag 0956 1156 P flag comes down 0959 1159 First Start : 1000 1200All boats start together. Starting time(s) of races after race 1 will be at the discretion of the Race Committee Boat. Up to 3 races may be run. No race will start after 1600.