Wednesday Night PHRF races are a "fun" series designed to get sailors out on the water improving racing skills. Each evening is generally two races, one lap around a windward/leeward course of about 1 nautical mile. The start area, depending on conditions, is 1 nautical mile northeast of the entrance to Nantucket Harbor. First gun is at 18:00 (6:00PM), so plan to leave the harbor by 17:00 (5:00 PM.) Generally, we will be finished by dusk and back in the harbor between 7:30-8PM. It is highly recommended that sailors have running lights, a lantern and a GPS on board in the event of fog or dark.
The race committee monitors Channel 72 and will be found anchored on the starting line in a small powerboat after 5:30.
Boats may sail with or without spinnakers with a handicap adjustment for non-spinnaker boats. If a boat does not have an official PHRF rating, use these references to determine an approximate rating:
IOD's with spinnakers use 144, and without spinnakers use 156.
Alerions use 180.
We do require that boats register by 3PM on the day of the race but there is no registration fee. There will be a social gathering on the outdoor patio of 21 Federal to announce results at about 8:30PM. Please wear a clean collared shirt.
For further information, call David Edwards (508) 325-0370 or DavidEdwards@HeronFinancialGroup.com. Thank you to Nantucket Yacht Club for providing Race Committee Support.
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