Singlehanded Sailing Society

Skippers are responsible for knowing the Standard Sailing Instructions and any changes to these instructions as may be presented at the skippers meeting.

CLASSES
This is a singlehanded race. Each skipper must indicate on the entry form the class in which they are sailing.

SKIPPER'S MEETING
There will be a skipper's meeting on Wednesday, October 20, at 7:30 pm at the Oakland Yacht Club.

TROPHY PRESENTATION
There will be trophy presentation on Wednesday, November 3, at 7:30 pm at the Oakland Yacht Club.
 

STARTING TIMES AND SIGNALS

Warning	White/Yellow	10:00
Preparatory	Blue	10:05
Class V - Non-Spinnaker	Red	10:10
Class IV - PHRF 169 & over	Red	10:15
Class III - PHRF 130 to 168	Red	10:20
Class II - PHRF 129 & under	Red	10:25
Class I - Multihulls	Red	10:30

STARTING LINE
A line between the Committee Boat and the "G" buoy (on the Berkeley Circle), leaving the Committee Boat to starboard.

COURSE
From the Starting Line to the Finish, leaving Mare Island Strait Entrance Buoys G "1" and "3" to port.

RESTRICTED AREA
The Pinole Shoal dredged channel from Pinole Point beginning with R "8" and following an imaginary line between R "8", "10", "12", "14", and G "15" is restricted and must be left to the North. (See chartlet.)  Boats entering the Restricted Area must retire or face protest and disqualification.

FINISH
The finish line is a line drawn across the Vallejo Channel in front of the Vallejo Yacht Club.

CHECK IN
Check in via VHF channel 69 prior to starting the race is mandatory

CALCULATED DISTANCE
The calculated distance for the race is 19.5 miles.

TIME LIMIT
The time limit is 1800 hours on the day of the race.

RACE COMMITTEE
Terry McKelvey 510-527-9433