McCrae Yacht Club – Port Philip.
1st April 2023 – 1330 hours and,
2nd April 2023 – 1030 hours

Full Club facilities. Change rooms (disability compliant), secure yard including wash down facilities, Control Tower, Rescue fleet, licensed bar and venue room, canteen.

Depending on the number of entries received, the event can take one of several formats…

1. If over 30 entries, McCYC will run 5 races over two consecutive days of a weekend with all domestic sailing suspended to focus solely on this regatta. Day 1 racing will commence at 1330 hours (to allow competitors to travel, arrive and rig if choosing to do so on the day.) Two races on a triangle-windward/return to be run. Day 2 racing will commence at 1030 hours with the same course configuration. Three races to be run with Presentation to follow. Race times for the first competitor aimed at 40 minutes. A competitors worst score to be dropped at the completion of 4 races.

2. If fewer than 30 entries, McCYC will incorporate Day 1 of the regatta (1430 start) into the domestic race programme by adding relevant divisions to the start sequence. (IE – Club divisions will start in 3 minute intervals followed by P&ESG Divisions). Day two will follow as per option 1. The club has the capacity to host a social even on the Saturday night at individual additional expense.

3. The Club will also offer 8 boats (6 monohull “Pacers” and 2 Catamaran “Hobies” for lease with a view to increase participation by competitors who don’t currently own a boat.

This is not a teams event. Medals (First, Second and Third places) will be awarded for each of the four

Divisions as follows:
Division 1: Multihulls – Yardstick 77 and under
Division 2: Multihulls – Yardstick over 77
Division 3: Monohulls – Yardstick 99 and under
Division 4: Monohulls – Yardstick over 99

Division definitions may change based on types and numbers of classes entered.

As per traditional Notice of Race (NOR) which is the usual and expected format