Join us for this fun event that will take the fleet from Gig Harbor to a temporary mark north of Blake Island before returning to Gig Harbor. This is the final race of the Southern Sound Series.
Schedule Friday, March 16 Late registration of $40 will be taken at Gig Harbor Yacht Club from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 17: 0925 First Signal for Cruising Class 0955 First signal for classes A-I Post race party at GHYC
Registration:
Pre-registration is required for all entrants. Entry forms must be received no later than
March 14.
The GHYC Clubhouse will be open on Friday, March 16th 1700-1900 for In-Person Late Registrations .
Race fee: $35 : Entry Form
Late Registration Fee: $40
Starting Line:
Start in northeasterly direction between the race committee boat and an orange triangle
racing buoy anchored 1/4 mile east of the mouth of Gig Harbor.
The Course:
From the starting line, proceed in a northeasterly direction through Colvos Passage
around the EAST side of Blake Island to an orange triangle racing buoy anchored 1000 yards
north of Blake Island. Leave the Buoy to PORT and proceed EAST of Blake Island, south through Colvos Passage and finish in a southwesterly direction across the start/finish line.
Important Note:
The course will take all boats through the Ferry traffic/lanes from Vashon to Southworth. Washington State Ferries and Commercial Shipping Traffic have the right of way. Racers must obey all right of way, distance clearance, and Coast Guard regulations
Withdrawals
Please contact Race Committee on Ch. 72 or (253) 686-6668
Protests:
Refer to the Series instructions regarding protests. In addition.. Please notify the race committee of your intent to protest upon crossing the finish line.
Awards:
GHYC will present awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place boats in each class. In addition,
GHYC will award a perpetual trophy, the Ringgold Cup, to the first boat in any class which
wins by the greatest corrected time margin over the second boat in that class.
Post Race Party:
Once again, we will be offering a post-race party at the GHYC clubhouse featuring FREE food, no host bar, and videos of the racing. Results will be up-to-the-minute. DON’T MISS IT!
Moorage:
Moorage is available at the public dock at Jerisich Park (below the large U.S. Flag). A limited number of berths are available at Peninsula Yacht Basin, Arabella’s Landing, Murphy’s Landing Marina and other marinas in Gig Harbor.
Information:
For more information please check the GHYC website.
If you have more questions contact Erik Carlson at (253) 224-1513 / ecarlson@aquaquip.com , Bill Harter at (253) 851-3916 / btharter@hotmail.com , Jaime Storkman (253) 857-2220 / laffawacres@centurytel.net, John McPhail at (253) 549-4942 or Terry James at (253) 851-2773.
Race results will be posted on the Southern Sound Series web site as quickly as possible.