Choptank Chart 12266 -Outer Choptank- last corrected 4/20/2022

 Chart 12266 (noaa.gov)

Note: 

• New position for Q G23 15 ft 4 M dolphin 
• Q = Continuous Quick Flashing
• 15ft elevation
• 4 Nautical Mile Range 
• Dolphin: a cluster of pilings
• New position for G21 flashing Green 4 seconds
• G25 removed
• 19A removed

 Choptank Spin Fleet Racers

If you have not already, please send me a copy of your valid 2022 PHRF rating.  I must have this information before Race 1 of Series 1 on May 11.

 

Send to :

rgallagher1.rg@gmail.com

 

Bob

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Choptank Bearings and Distances 2022

Click Here for printable 2022 Bearing and Distance Table

 Note: new mark locations. 

See you on the Choptank. 

Fleet Captain,  Bob G.

2022 Choptank Chart - New mark locations

CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE VERSION

CHOPTANK FLEET NORSI 2022

Click Here for the 2022 Choptank NORSI

Be sure to see the new course list.

The NORSI and other ESSA documents are posted on this site.

See the links on the right hand column.

New Rules: Fire Extinguishers

 The big change is that fire extinguishers older than 12 years from the manufacture date are no longer considered good and serviceable and should be replaced with a newer fire extinguisher.

This includes both disposable (non-rechargeable) and rechargeable fire extinguishers.  And while you are checking your fire extinguishers, make sure they are properly pressurized, labeled for Marine use “Marine Type U.S.C.G.” and are of the specific type required for your vessel length. 

Click Here for more Information

2022 Race Calendar

ESSA Racers,

Looks like winter is finally behind us and we can start thinking ahead to splashing the boat and preparing to race!

Below is some key information to help you plan for the 2022 Sailing Season. 

 2022 Choptank Fleet Race Schedule 

Practice Race - May 4

Series 1 - May 11 - June 15

Series 2 - June 22 - July 27

Series 3 - August 3 - September 7

 Special Races

Stedman Smith Cup - June 4 (I have confirmed with TAYC)

Wild Goose Chase - September 17

Choptank Cup - October 8

 Race Committee

Pat Seidel has generously offered to be the PRO for our Wednesday Night Races. With Pat’s broad experience in race management, I’m expecting that our races will be very well run on the water from a dedicated Committee Boat and onshore with a Race Committee team at the dock as we cross the finish line at CYC. 

 Importantly ESSA racers will not be required to serve Race Committee duty. 

 New Course List for 2022

We have sharpened the Course List for 2022 to focus on the “most raced” races and to react to the repositioning of two marks at the end of last season.  Also, this year the Race Committee can set a course that is not on the Course List to better fit the conditions at race time

 The new course list, bearings & distances between marks, and a revised course map will be included in the 2022 NORSI. 

 New Scoring Software 

We will start using new software to simplify the reporting of race scores. We will continue to use PHRF ratings. Pat Seidel will take over from George Breig as scorekeeper.  

2022 NORSI 

The 2022 NORSI will be issued in mid April, well ahead of our first race of Series 1 on May, 11. 

Spin Fleet Racers

Please send a copy of your 2022 PHRF rating certificate to me (rgallagher1.rg@gmail.com) before the first race in Series 1. You will not be scored unless I’ve received your certificate. 

2022 Dues

Your 2022 ESSA Membership and Racing dues must be paid to race and be scored. Please pay your dues by the first race on May 11. 

Need Crew?

Let me know if you need crew. My contact info is in the 2021 yearbook. 

Get ready to Race! 

Bob

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