The Classic Cup
Galveston Bay
August 23-24, 2008
Galveston Bay Cruising Association

1500 Marina Bay Dr. Suite 1592 - Building #59B - Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565

Notice Of Race

Rules

The regatta will be governed by the Rules as defined in the current Racing Rules of Sailing, the Sailing Instructions and this Notice of Race.

In the Single Handed regatta, only one person shall be allowed on a yacht while racing. In the Mixed Doubles regatta, each yacht shall be allowed only two persons aboard while racing, one male and one female.

Eligibility

This regatta is open to all boats with valid PHRF certificates, and others that can form a level or one design class and supply a set of class rules, subject to the discretion of the race committee.

Entries

Competitors may enter online at: http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubs/gbca.html PHRF certificates may be uploaded at the time of registration (preferred) or delivered to the Competitors Briefing.

The entry fee for each regatta will be $30.00. Entry fees will be refunded if the entry is withdrawn prior to the entry deadline. The deadline for all entries is Friday, August 22. Boats intending to race in a handicap fleet must have a current PHRF-GB rating certificate.

Courses

Courses will be windward-leeward of various lengths.

Sailing Instructions

Sailing instructions will be available at the GBCA office after 1900 Friday, August 22. Any change to the sailing instructions will be posted before 1100 on the day it will take effect, except that any change to the schedule of races will be posted by 2000 on the day before it will take effect.

Notices to Competitors

Notices to Competitors will be posted electronically at: http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubs/gbca.html

Schedule of Events

A competitors briefing for both events will be held at the Club Classic, 1900 Friday, August 22.

As many as races as practical will be run on each day, but not more than 3 races for each class will be run during the regattas. Subsequent races for each class will be started as soon as possible after the class has finished the prior race. The warning signals for races are scheduled as follows:

Singlehanded - Saturday, August 23 - The warning gun for the first race will not be before 1400 hours.

Mixed Doubles - Sunday, August 24 - The warning gun for the first race will not be before 1400 hours.

Post race social at the GBCA office on Saturday August 23 after racing.

Trophy presentations for both regattas will be on Sunday August 24 at the Club Classic after the conclusion of the last race. Club Classic is located at 2513 NASA Parkway, Seabrook, TX 77586. Hors d'oeuvre will be served along with happy hour drink prices.