Choptank Cup, Message from the Fleet Captain

 Skippers,

As you prepare for tomorrow’s race, the note below stresses several requirements in 2021 Choptank Cup NORSI. 

1.  PRINT OUT THE NORSI ON THE  BLOG TODAY TO ASSURE YOU HAVE THE CORRECT MARKS. 

http://essasailing.blogspot.com/p/2017-essa-choptankcup-race-instructions.html

2.  We will NOT have a skippers meeting. If pre-race guidance is needed, I will announce it prior to the starting sequence on VHF 72. 

3.  All boats will sail Non-Spin. 

4.  We will not have a dedicated Race Committee boat to set the starting line. I (Aura) will be the on-the-water Race Committee. Announcements will be made on VHF 72. Please contact me during the race if you choose to retire, have a medical issue on board, need assistance, etc. 

5.  I will announce before or during the race if the course is being shortened. Specifics about the shortened course will announced on VHF 72. Skippers will be asked to confirm that they are aware of and understand the shortened course. 

6.  As mentioned in the NORSI, the starting line will be between G3 (ESSA Mark A) and G1. The starting line will also be the finish line. 

7.  The 6 beep warning horn will sound at 9:24 am. The 5 minute sequence will start at 9:25am. The race starts at 9:30 am. If you are over early, circle back and restart. 

8.  Skippers are expected to keep their own time and report it to George Breig after finishing the race. 

TIME OF DAY: HH:MM:SS  

TCF formula would look like the following:  480 is used for heavy air.

TCF = 650 / (480 + PHRF) 

Corrected time = TCF x Elapsed Time

PHRF CR Non Spin ratings will be applied.

9.   Please study the course marks since some marks have been moved, renamed or eliminated. Of note - G9 near Black walnut Point has been moved to the location of G7 and the designation of G7 has been eliminated. 

10.  Questions - Call or text me at (513) 477-2584 or email me at rgallagher1.rg@gmail.com. I will update the other skippers on any question that may affect them. 

11. Forecast -  70F. Possible light showers by 4:00 pm (hopefully we will all be back by then). 

Wind - 13 mph to 20 mph from the NE, holding steady in speed and direction. 

Tides - High 6:36 am, Low 1:05 pm, High 7:13 pm

12.  Finally - Sail fast and have fun!

Bob

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