INSTRUCTIONS FOR RACERS: SYSCO One-Design Regatta  
 
DATES AND TIMES: Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 13:00 to 16:40.
 
REGISTRATION AND FEES: This is a SYSCO event and there are no fees for the regatta. Boats are asked to register through Regatta Network.
 
RACES: A series of 3-4 short races will be held with the normal racing area on the Columbia River. The first race will start around 13:05 with a starting sequence beginning at 13:00.
 
There will be 3 One-design fleets participating in the race and they will start as follows:
 
Start 1 – J-105, Melges 24
Start 2 – Merit 25, J-24, Cal-20
Start 3 – Level fleet
 
The starting sequence will be 5 minutes between each start per Appendix U, the “Audible-Signal Racing System". Each fleet will have a separate start.
 
The expected courses will be:
J-105, Melges-24, courses 1-3-finish, 1-3-1-3 finish or 1-2-3-finish;
Merit 25, J-24, Cal-20, Level courses 1-3-finish, or 1-2-3-finish.
 
Both the starting and finish lines are restricted areas.
 
Since RC members are limited, all course notifications, modifications and instructions will be given over VHF channel 72.
 
SCORING: The One-Design Regatta will be scored on the basis of 1 pt for 1st, 2 pts for 2nd, etc. If there are 4 races, then 1 throw out race will be allowed.
 
PROTESTS: Protests are discouraged but may be lodged if absolutely necessary.
 
AWARDS: No awards, just bragging rights will be given.