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NYYC RACE WEEK at NEWPORT
presented by Rolex
July 18-20, 2008
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HANDICAP and ONE-DESIGN REGATTA
This regatta will be the latter half of NYYC Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex. Classics, S&S, 12 Metres, Shields and Herreshoff "S" Class yachts will compete on the first weekend and can find information and forms specific to that segment on the Classics Weekend website.
PARTICIPATING CLASSES
PHRF - Rating up to 135 (must have PHRF NB rating)
One-Design - One-design championships that will be part of Race Week include:
- NYYC Swan 42 North American Championship
Melges 32 National Championship
J/109 North American Championship
J/105 East Coast Championship
J/122 East Coast Championship
Beneteau First 36.7 Northeast Championship
Entry is open to yachts with a minimum LOA of 25 feet in IRC, PHRF, or One-Design classes. One-design classes and handicap classes will be permitted to enter with a minimum of eight entries or at the discretion of the Organizing Authority.
SOCIAL EVENTS
ID Bracelet - Each skipper and crew member in the Handicap and One-Design Series of Race Week will receive a Race Week ID bracelet that will be issued at regatta check-in up to the number per boat as stated in the Notice of Race. The ID bracelet provides access to the Race Week daily parties and trophy presentations from July 23-27, as well as a $30 reduction in the cost of the Regatta Dinner. Additioal ID bracelets can be purchased with a yacht's entry for $40 (21 or over) or $25 (under 21). A limited supply of ID bracelets may be available for purchase at the regatta desk for $50 (21 or over) or $35 (under 21).
Race Week Regatta Dinner and Dance (Saturday, July 26) - ID bracelet holders can purchase tickets to the dinner party on Saturday, July 26 at a reduced price of $35. Guest tickets for those without an ID Bracelet will be available for $65 on a limited basis. Dinner tickets can be purchased either on the yacht's entry form or using the Dinner Tickets Reservations form in the column to the right. (featuring the RAVERS)
SCHEDULE
| Wednesday, July 23 |
1400-1800 |
Handicap and One-Design Series check-in (weigh-in as required) |
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1800-2000 |
Captains' Meeting and Opening Reception |
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| Thursday, July 24 |
1100 |
Handicap and One-Design Series racing |
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1400-1800 |
Melges 32 and J/105 check-in (weigh-in as required) |
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1800-2000 |
Daily Awards and evening party |
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| Friday, July 25 |
1100 |
Handicap and One-Design Series racing |
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1800-2000 |
Daily Awards and evening party |
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| Saturday, July 26 |
1100 |
Handicap and One-Design Series racing |
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1800-2200 |
Daily Awards and Regatta Dinner Party |
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| Sunday, July 27 |
1100 |
Handicap and One-Design Series racing |
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1700-1900 |
Final Awards and reception |
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| No Warning Signal shall be made after 1500 on Sunday, July 27. |
HANDICAP INFORMATION
IRC (spinnaker & non-spinnaker)
US SAILING IRC Rating Rule (Overview, Application, 2008 IRC Rule, etc.)
US-IRC web page
PHRF
PHRF of Narragansett Bay
Rating Application: Cover Letter | Instructions | Form
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
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| Race Documents |
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