Notice of Race
International Penguin Class Dinghy Association
TCPFR
“Trippes Creek Penguin Frostbite Regatta”
Date:
Saturday November 8, 2014
Location: Jim Thompson’s Homestead
27159
Bailey’s Neck Rd.
Easton, Md. 21601
Contact: David Cox 410-310-3476 david3476@live.com
Holly Thompson 410-310-3465 beatricelincoln@gmail.com
Registration: 0900 to 1030 hours
Entry Fee:
$20 will be collected by the Penguin Class
officials. And your contribution to the
“After Racing Festivities” including food and/or ”Trophies” are appreciated.
For food, please contact: Holly Thompson
Rules: This regatta is governed by the Penguin
Racing Association Racing Rules of James Place Thompson (you know, Do unto
Others and still have fun), the Sailing Instructions, the Verbal
Instructions conveyed at the Skipper’s Meeting, and the James Place Thompson Sailboat
Racing Authority.
Skipper’s Meeting: Scheduled for
1100 hours
Races:
5 races are planned. 1 will constitute a series. One race (typically the 3rd) will
be designated as the crew race. Solo
Skippers and those with crew who prefer not to skipper may elect to sail this
race by starting at a predetermined time after the crew race starting signal,
typically one minute.
Courses: Will be determined by the Race Committee on the morning of the
regatta depending on direction and velocity of the wind. Gusts of wind from the
participants concerning course selection will be given appropriate interest by
the RC.
Starts:
A Three (3) Minute starting Sequence will be
used (Probably the Ollie). The starting line will be determined by the Race
Committee prior to and announced at the Skipper’s Meeting..
Protests: Must be filed at the Choptank River
Light, Midnight New Year’s Eve 2014! Protest hearing will be held at the Oxford
Inn and the bill will be paid by the losing skipper.
Trophies:
Provided by
JPT Sailboat Racing Authority and Contributions from the Penguin Class.
More Info: Sailing: Food: Penguin Class:
David Cox Holly Thompson Charlie Krafft
410-310-3476 410-310-3465 410-257-2379
david3476@live.com beatricelincoln@gmail.com chaskrafft@comcast.net