Parker and Seal Sailing Association2013 ‘Round the Isle of Wight Race
Notice of Race (REVISED)
Introduction
The 2013 PSSA RIOW Race will take place on Saturday 18 May 2013.
THE START TIME HAVE BEEN REVISED FOLLOWING CONSULTATION WITH THOSE MORE FAMILIAR WITH THE CURRENTS AND WITH A VIEW OF THE LIKELY WIND CONDITIONS
Details of two courses are provided but only one will be used on the day. The Race Instructions in the Members’ Handbook will be used.
There is no need to fill in any application forms, just turn up on the day. However, participants must state their intention to race before the start together with any information required by the Race Committee to establish handicaps. Refer to the Race Instructions in the Members’ Handbook for details. It is preferable for participants to email the Race Officer (David Bamber) with data beforehand. However, an intention to race may be provided on the day by radio.
The channel used for communicating with the Race Officer will be channel M1 (P1)but Channel 16 will also be monitored for those who do not have M1.
The countdown to start will use a GPS time indication.
There will be two fleets: Fleet 1 will start first (PY 1000 and above) and Fleet 2 (PY1000 and below). Each fleet will be scored separately. Refer to page 66 of the 2013 Members’ Handbook.
In the event that 8 yachts or less take part, all yachts will start at the later of the two published start times.
Finishing times should be declared to within 24 hours. This may be done by radio or mobile phone (David Bamber 07761155818) or email (bamberdvd@sky.com.
Course 1: Offshore Course, Lymington to Bembridge.
Start: The starting line will be between the mast of the Committee boat and Colten Yellow Racing Buoy situated at 50 degrees 43.83 minutes lat., 01 degrees 30.86 long. It is located 1,000m SSW of the first set of channel markers marking entry to Lymington. The buoy is designated 2C on the ‘Solent Mark Codes 2013 – In Zones’ designation 2C.
Fleet 1 start 08.30 BST
Fleet 2 Start 09.00 BST
Course: Lymington Start Line, Bridge Buoy to Port, St Catherine’s Point to port, W Princes West cardinal to starboard, Bembridge Ledge East Cardinal to port, to finish line.
The finish line will be a line between the mast at the centre of St Helen’s Fort (Bembridge) and the sunken yellow marker located at N 50 degrees 42’28”, W 1degree 05’.01” (Bembridge Tide Gauge.) Should the tide gauge indicate insufficient depth then the finishing line is extended Northwards beyond the tide gauge i.e. yachts may finish to the north or south of the tide gauge. Competitors should pas as close to the tide gauge as possible. Competitors shall record their own finishing time.
Course 2: Inshore Course, Lymington to Bembridge.
In the event that there is too much or too little wind the inshore course will be used.Start: The starting line will be between the mast of the Committee boat and Berthon Yellow Racing Buoy situated at N50 degrees 44.20 minutes lat., W 01 degrees 29.22 long. It is located 0.7nm ENE of the first set of channel markers marking entry to Lymington. The buoy is designated 2F on the ‘Solent Mark Codes 2013 – In Zones’.
Fleet 1: start 10.30 BST
Fleet 2: start 11.00 BST
Course: Start Line, Isle of Wight to starboard. The finish line will be a line between the mast at the centre of St Helen’s Fort (Bembridge) and the sunken yellow marker located at N 50 degrees 42’28”, W 1 degree 05’.01” (Bembridge Tide Gauge.) Should the tide gauge indicate insufficient depth then the finishing line is extended Northwards beyond the tide gauge i.e. yachts may finish to the north or south of the tide gauge.
Competitors should pass as close to the tide gauge as possible. Competitors shall record their own finishing time.
I will be available Friday night in Lymington to sound opinions on the most suitable course. Sea Lady cannot take part due to a wrong replacement fuel tank being supplied! Alternative arrangements are being made for a committee boat. If anyone needs a crew please advise since it would be nice to take part!
David Bamber