NOTICE OF RACE

The Miami Yacht Club (MYC) will host the One Design Regatta#6 on Saturday, March 16th, and the Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (PHRF)#6 on Sunday, March 17th.

MYC is the organizing authority and host club.

The MYC Annual Regatta is scheduled to coincide with BBYRA racing events, but boats are allowed to race in this regatta even if not registered in BBYRA by submitting an entry form with the MYC through Clubspot. It is a great opportunity for experienced racers, as well as those new to racing, to sail in large fleets on Biscayne Bay.

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

Racing will be governed by the rules as defined in the current Racing Rules of Sailing, except as modified and supplemented by the Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association Championship Series Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions September 1st, 2023 – August 31st, 2024 (Copies available at wwww.bbyra.org.) and this Notice of Race. 

Schedule: 

Friday, March 15th: Skippers Meeting at 18:15 at the Miami Yacht Club 

Saturday, March 16th: One Design Racing (with BBYRA OD#6)

Three races are scheduled for Saturday, March 16th, 2024, and the first warning will be at 11:30 hours.

Sunday, March 17th: Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (with BBYRA PHRF#6):

Three races are scheduled on Sunday, March 17th, 2024, and the first warning will be at 11:30 hours.

The course will use designated marks as outlined in BBYRA Cruising Sailing Instructions, and the Race Committee will notify competitors of the chosen course. Entries are expected in ORC 1, ORC 2, and ARC. All ORC boats must submit a valid ORC certificate with MYC. ARC boats will be assigned a rating by the Organizing Authority. Assigned ARC Rating shall not be grounds for redress. This changes RRS 60.1.

Beach Cats will be sailing on Sunday, March 17th ONLY, with an intended start time of 11:35 hours.

Boat Check-in:

On race day, each boat must check-in by either sailing past the stern of the Race Committee boat on starboard tack or by VHF 69 prior to the warning signal of the first race in which it will be competing. No check-ins will be accepted during a starting sequence.

Registration:

Boats registered in BBYRA are already entered in their respective classes. For the MYC Annual Regatta, registration through Clubspot is required for boats that are not registered with BBYRA. Entry fee is $35.00. The deadline for entry is Sunday, March 10th at 23:59.

Prizes:

Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place boats in all classes with at least five boats ranked as starting. A first place will be awarded to classes with less than five boats ranked as starting. Additional prizes may be given at the discretion of the Organizing Authority.

The awards ceremony for all classes will be held on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at 5:30 PM at the Miami Yacht Club. 

Light fare, beer, wine and live music.

Contact:

PRO: Mike Catalano (786-390-0301)

MYC Race Co-Chairs: Katie Flood Reiss (305-915-2338) and Sarah Mantay (505-228-3806). 

Email: racecommitte@miamiyachtclub.com.

For questions pertaining to dockage or boat/trailer storage please contact MYC's Dockmaster, David Escudero (docks@miamiyachtclub.com) and MYC's General Manager, Jeff Timmons (gm@miamiyachtclub.com).