Wickford Yacht Club Wednesday Night Racing Series

Wickford Yacht Club
PO Box 352, Pleasant Street Wickford, RI 02852
2015 WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACING INVITATION
April 20, 2015


Dear PHRF and One Design Competitors,
After such a difficult and long winter the Wickford Yacht Club is very pleased to open registration
for Wednesday Night Racing! There is a new format for 2015 that features two independent series of
six races each – Series 1: The Solstice Series runs from June 3 – July 8. Series 2: The Dog Days
Series runs from July 15 - August 26. We also are using a new starting sequence to help us make the
evenings a little more competitive for all classes.

Our season begins with a free Skipper and Crew on-shore event on May 20 at 6 PM in the Great Room
that will review the 10 Most Important Rules to Know, discus the changes to the 2015 Sailing
Instructions, and enjoy a BYOB and appetizer party. All are welcome, including those who aren’t
going to cross our starting line.

Our tune up race will be Wednesday, May 27. A Captains’ Meeting will be held immediately preceding
this race at 4:00 PM at the Wickford Yacht Club. Even if you are not planning to participate in the
tune up race, your registration for Series 1- The Solstice Series is due by May 27th at 4 PM.
Registration for Series 2 – The Dog Days Series is due by 4 PM on July 15th.

The Solstice Series begins Wednesday June 3 and concludes with a final race and awards ceremony on
July 8. The Dog Days series will run from July 15 through August 26 (no racing August 5) with an
awards ceremony after the last race. You don’t need to participate in one series to be eligible to
participate in the other, and scores do not roll forward.

All communications will be by e-mail. The required forms should be posted on the WYC web page by
May 4 at www.wickfordyc.org . Other documents to note are the Sailing Instructions and Notice of
Race. As these documents indicate, the Course Chart will be copied and posted at the club. We plan
to post weekly and series results at the WYC and on-line.

The Notice of Race requires the following for entry:
• Signed and completed Entry Form
• Valid 2015 PHRF-NB rating certificate
• Current Certificate of Liability Insurance
• Signed Release, Waiver, and Retention of Rights Agreement Form
• Payment of the required fee. Make check payable to the Wickford Yacht Club.
• $80 per series – Non-member ($65 per series for US Sailing members)
• $50 per series – WYC Members
• To participate in the Solstice Series we must have your forms by 4 PM May 27; forms are due
by July 15 at 4 PM for the Dog Days series.

Registration by mail is preferred – allowing 5 business days for delivery. The address of our
registrar is: Michael Gale 1486 Stony Lane, North Kingstown, RI 02852.

Please encourage your friends and acquaintances to join us. They can print out required forms from
the web page or they can copy yours. We’re looking forward to an exciting summer of racing.
Thank you!



Barbara Jackson
Race Committee Chair Barb@JacksonWhyte.com Cell: 617-510-0384
Michael Gale
Race Committee Registrar
LMGale191@aol.com
Tel: 401 295-2768

Wickford Yacht Club
PO Box 352, Pleasant Street
Wickford, RI 02852
www.wickfordyc.org
2015 WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACING ENTRY FORM

Please indicate which series you are registering for: SERIES 1 - Solstice Series – June 3 – July 8
SERIES 2 - Dog Days Series: July 15- August 26 I AM REGISTERING FOR BOTH
SERIES
Yacht Name:
Yacht Make and Model :
Sail Number:
PHRF Rating:

Length Overall:
Owner/Person in Charge:
Address:

Cell Phone:
e-mail:
Alternate Phone:
US Sailing member #:

Racing Class 1-One Design, Class 2-Cruising, Class 4- Spinnaker 1, Class 5-Spinnaker 2:

Racing Classes
• Class 1 - Spinnaker 1 - Generally windward leeward
• Class 2 – Spinnaker 2 – Generally government navigational marks
• Class 3 - Cruising
• (Class 4 - Cruising pending - depends on the boats registering)
• Class 5- One-Design Ensigns Spinnaker
NOTE Class 1 may not be the first class to start. Two classes may be started simultaneously, e.g.,
Spinnaker 1 & 2.

Registration Checklist: (please check off fee paid) MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE INDICATED WHICH SERIES
YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR AT THE TOP OF THE FORM
• Completed Entry Form
• Certificate of Liability Insurance
• Signed Release, Waiver, and Retention of Rights Agreement
• Valid 2015 PHRF-NB Rating Certificate
• Entry Fee made Payable to the Wickford Yacht Club
• $80 per series – Non-member
• $65 per series - for US Sailing members, include US Sailing member # above
• $50 per series - Member of Wickford Yacht Club
I agree to be bound by the Racing Rules of Sailing, the Notice of Race, Release, Waiver and
Retention of Rights Agreement, Rules of the Wickford Yacht Club and by all other rules that govern
this event.
Signature of Owner or Person in Charge (if other than Owner):

Date :
Return completed registration form by May 22 for Series 1 and July 8 for Series 2 to: Wickford
Yacht Club
Attn: Race Committee Registrar Michael Gale c/o 1486 Stony Lane
North Kingstown, RI 02852 - or bring to WYC on May 27 / July 15 prior to 4 PM