The granddaddy of races, 30 plus Nautical Miles, rounding Sharp's Island light. This is a classic Non-Spin PHRF race.
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NOTICE OF RACE
The Choptank Cup is a long-standing event that tests the endurance of Skippers and Crews.
The race is a non-spinnaker race from Cambridge Creek (G1-G3 "A") to the Sharps Island Lighthouse and back to Cambridge Creek. The traditional and full course length is approximately 33.2 Nautical Miles. PHRF non-spinnaker CR ratings will be used to score all boats using PHRF TOT. The starting horn sequence will begin at approximately 9:24 AM on Saturday, October 14th, 2023. The race will begin at 9:30 AM (unless changed by the Race Committee.)
(Bad weather date, Sunday, Oct 15)
PARTICIPATION
Any ESSA member who has paid their annual racing fee and is sailing a boat that has received a rating from ESSA or a valid PHRF Certificate of the Chesapeake may enter the race. All Skippers must register to race on or before Thursday, October 12, 2023. A minimum of two boats must cross the starting line with at least one boat completing the prescribed course as declared by the race committee.
To register, Send an email to essasailing38@gmail.com .
Previous Cup Winners
2022 – Blur - Trevor Carouge
2021 – Blur - Trevor Carouge
2020 – Tamarind – Mark McIver
2019 - Whistle Jacket – Dave Carouge
2018 - Whistle Jacket – Trevor Carouge
2017 – Tamarind – Mark McIver
2016 – Lazy Ethel – Dotty Holoubek
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| Tom Jackson on Reveille makes the turn at Sharp's Island Light |
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