Town Class Nationals
2010 National Town Class Regatta
Corinthian Yacht Club- Marblehead Town Class Association
(photo by Bob McGillivray)
2010 Nationals Chairman "The Maestro Himself" Jonathan Tilton
(photo by Bob McGillivray)
Dave Williams sharing RJ's (Ralph Johnson) "go fast techniques" to World Champion Peter Maitland
(photo by Bob McGillivray)
Nationals Second Place Finishers Tip O'Neall & Bob McGillivray
(photo by Bob McGillivray)
Jane & Jim Cooke (Better Known as Harry's Parents) attend post regatta festivities
(photo by Bob McGillivray)
Skipper Connie Blake and Crew Jim Cooke Wet their Whistle after a long regatta
(photo by Bob McGillivray)
Dave Graham relaxes after playing a significant role in race management
| Town Class -- 2010 National Championship | | Date | 8/7 | 8/7 | 8/7 | 8/8 | 8/8 | | | | | |
| 5 Races -- 1 Discard | | | Race | # 1 | # 2 | # 3 | # 4 | # 5 | | | | | |
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| 14 Boats Entered | | | | | | | | | | | Throw- | Series | | |
| Sail # | Skipper | Crew | Boat Name | | | Pos. | Pos. | Pos. | Pos. | Pos. | Cum. | out(s) | Score | Pos. | |
| 36 | Rex Antrim | A. Antrim | Albatross | | | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 9.00 | 1 | \p |
| 2049 | 'Tip' O'Neill | B. McGillivray | Frolic | | | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 10 | 9.00 | 2 | \p |
| 737 | Tom Sadler | Tory Sadler | Kehaar | | | 3 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 22 | 8 | 14.00 | 3 | |
| 3 | David Cooke | D. Goldsmith | Aufblitzen | | | 4 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 11 | 15.00 | 4 | |
| 2091 | D. Anderson | Gen Casey | Wabi Sabi | | | 5 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 7 | 17.00 | 5 | |
| 2074 | Berit Solstad | Rick Stevens | Lille Venn | | | 10 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 10 | 18.00 | 6 | |
| 50-2 | Nick Strange | Payne-Strange | Magical Mr. Mes. | | | 7 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 33 | 11 | 22.00 | 7 | |
| 77 | Peter Maitland | M. Maitland | Jean | | | 8 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 37 | 9 | 28.00 | 8 | |
| 28 | Jonathan Tilton | J. Barnes | Nolo | | | 13 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 44 | 13 | 31.00 | 9 | \p |
| 00-b | John Barker | John Sheridan | Widget | | | 6 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 44 | 13 | 31.00 | 10 | \p |
| 2086 | Ron Geddes | Dawn Crowe | Rosy II | | | 9 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 47 | 12 | 35.00 | 11 | |
| 00-w | Jim Cooke | C. Blake | Elusive | | | 12 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 54 | 12 | 42.00 | 12 | |
| 1098 | J. Venditti | J. Venditti | Sweep | | | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 62 | 13 | 49.00 | 13 | |
| 2300 | Joanna Johnson | R. Johnson | Marcus-C | | | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 70 | 14 | 56.00 | 14 | |
| \p = Tie broken by 1st places, 2nd places, etc. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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NOTICE OF REGATTA
2010 Town Class National Regatta
Hosted by the Marblehead Town Class Association/Corinthian Yacht Club
August 7th and 8th 2010
We are pleased to welcome the Town Class Fleets to our Annual Championship Regatta to be held in the waters off Marblehead, MA.
A series of five races is planned with the minimum of three races needed to complete the Regatta. The “low point” scoring system will be used, modified so that each boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores with her worst score discarded if, and only if, 5 races are completed. The “720” rule will be in effect. Racing will be governed by US. Sailing, and N.T.C.A. rules, and by the “Sailing Instructions”. The Town Class trophy and the top three 2010 Nationals Regatta finishers will be among the awards given.
The NTCA Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday evening at the Corinthian Yacht Club.
THE REGATTA SCHEDULE
Thursday August 5th, 8 AM-6:00 PM. Launching and Pre-Registration
Friday August 6th , 8AM - 11AM Launching and pre-registration
Friday August 6th, 5:30 PM-10:00 PM Cookout/Reception
Saturday August 7th Sunday August 8th
0830 - Registration & Continental Breakfast @ CYC | 0830. - Continental Breakfast @ CYC |
0930 - Skippers Meeting | 0930 - Sail to Brimbles Race Area |
1030 - Sail to Brimbles Area | 1100 - Warning for Fourth Race (if not completed on Sat.) |
1200 - Warning for First Race | - Lunch on the water |
- Lunch on the water | 1300 - No warning signal will be made after 1300 hours |
- Third Race | - Fifth Race |
- Third Race | - Haul out visiting boats |
- Fourth Race (if possible) | 1500 - Awards Presentation |
1600 - No warning signal will be made after 1600 hours |
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1730 - Cocktails @ Corinthian Yacht Club |
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1830 - Nat’l Town Class Assn. Annual Meeting |
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1930 - Dinner @ Corinthian Yacht Club |
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TOWN CLASS WORLDS
Friday, August 6th
The Townie Worlds will be held on Friday August 6th starting at approximately 1:30 PM. The start line will be between Marblehead light and Cat (Children's ) Island. The course will be once around Cat Island.
The race will be followed at 5:30 PM by a Hot Dog/Hamburger cookout at the Marblehead Yacht Club. All registered Regatta participants are welcome to the cookout even if they don't participate in the Townie Worlds race. Marblehead Yacht Club does not have a bar so this will be BYOB.
SAFETY ISSUES
Boat certification, spar bands, sail numbers and all the usual safety equipment will be required. Please be prepared with anchor and 50 ft. of line, towline, foghorn or whistle, compass, paddle and Coast Guard approved PFD for each sailor on board. Sailing can be a dangerous sport, with changing whether and sea conditions along with equipment failures and unforeseen incidents among the many potential hazards. While the race committee will make every attempt to ensure a safe regatta, it is ultimately the responsibility of each individual skipper to decide whether or not to sail, if and when to withdraw from any race or regatta, and to ensure the safety of his boat, crew and himself. By registering for this regatta, the skipper acknowledges his understanding of this responsibility.
Launching and moorings: Moorings will be provided. Trailer parking will be available. Location TBD. Launching can take place at any time Thursday beginning at 8 AM or Friday morning until 11:00 AM. Launching at low tide is preferable as it minimizes competition for use of the crane. Due to liability constraints, the crane must be operated by a Corinthian member. Launch requests should be done through Jonathan Tilton, CELL # 781-631-8745.
Spectators are welcome, with great viewing at Marblehead Light.
Town Class
2010 National Championship
Corinthian Yacht Club, Marblehead, MA
August 7th & 8th, 2010
sailing instructions
This Regatta is organized under the authority of the Corinthian Yacht Club, the National Town Class Association, and the Marblehead Town Class Association.
1. RULES
1.1 This regatta will governed by the 'rules' as defined by The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS 2009-2012). If a conflict between the SIs and the NOR occurs, the SIs will take precedence.
2. NOTICES TO COMPETITORS
Notices to competitors will be posted on the Official Regatta Notice Board located in the hallway near the Trophy Room of the Corinthian Yacht Club.
3. CHANGES TO SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
Any change in the sailing instructions will be posted before 0800 on the day it will take effect, except that any change in the schedule of races will be posted by 1800 on the day before it will take effect. If a notice has been posted, then the TC pennant over code flag "L" will be displayed on the CYC flagpole.
4. SIGNALS MADE ASHORE
4.1 Signals made ashore will be displayed on the CYC flagpole, under the Town Class pennant.
4.2 When flag AP is displayed ashore, ‘1 minute’ is replaced with ‘not less than 60 minutes’ in race signal AP. This changes RRS Race Signals Postponement Signal AP.
5. SCHEDULE OF RACES
5.1 A maximum of five (5) races are planned. Up to four races may be sailed on Saturday, August 7th; and a minimum of three races will constitute a regatta.
5.2 Saturday, August 7, 2010 Race Schedule:
¯ 0830 Check In at CYC- Harbor Room – Continental Breakfast
¯ 0930 Skippers’ Meeting
¯ 1030 Sail to Brimbles Race Area
¯ 1200 Warning signal for the first race of the day, additional races may follow.
¯ 1600 No warning signal will be made after 1600 hours (on Saturday Only)
Note:
1. All Sailors will be provided bag lunches to accommodate lunch on the water
5.3 Sunday, August 8, 2010 Race Schedule
¯ 0830 Continental Breakfast
¯ 0930 Sail to Brimbles Race Area
¯ 1100 Warning signal for the first race of the day; additional races may follow.
¯ 1300 No warning signal will be made after 1300 hours (on Sunday Only)
¯ 1500 Awards and refreshments at CYC
Note:
1. All Sailors will be provided bag lunches to accommodate lunch on the water
2. Assistance will be provided for hauling out after the awards ceremony but not during the awards ceremony.
6. REGATTA EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
Each boat must carry a working VHF marine radio. In the event of an emergency, call the Race Committee on VHF channel 72.
7. CLASS FLAG
The Class Flag will be a white pennant with the Town Class insignia.
8. RACING AREA
The racing area will be as shown on chart provided. Contestants should be aware that other races with signal boats, mark/patrol boats, and inflatable marks may be in the waters off Marblehead on both days.
9. COURSES
9.1 Courses are shown in "Illustration of Courses" (provided at check-in) with the approximate angles between legs, the approximate position of the Race Committee boat, the order in which marks are to be passed, and the side on which each mark is to be left.
9.2 The Race Committee boat will display the following information the “Course Pattern” and the approximate “Magnetic Compass Bearing” to the nearest five degrees from the starting line to Mark 1, and the “Distance” in nautical miles and tenths from the starting line to Mark 1.
9.3 An Offset Mark may be used in conjunction with Mark 1. If used, the Offset Mark will be placed at a right angle to the weather leg and approximately 200 feet from Mark 1. Boats shall leave Mark 1 to port and then leave the Offset Mark to port on all roundings of Mark 1.
10 MARKS
10.1 Rounding Marks will be orange inflatable marks.
10.2 The offset mark) NRSI 9.3) will be a orange inflatable mark and will be identified by a red, white and blue band.
10.3 A new mark used in accord with Sailing Instruction 15, CHANGES OF COURSE AFTER THE START, will be an orange inflatable mark with a black band. A subsequent change will revert back to the original mark (un-banded).
10.4 The starting and finishing marks are described in Sailing Instructions 13, THE START, and 16, THE FINISH.
11. CHECKING IN
Before the warning signal of the first race of each day, each boat shall sail on starboard tack past the stern of the Race Committee signal boat and hail her sail number until acknowledged by the Race Committee. Failure to do so may result in your boat being scored as DNC.
12. MONITORING COMPETITORS
A boat that retires from a race prior to finishing, or retires for the day shall notify the Race Committee before leaving the course area if possible, or to notify the CYC dock master immediately upon reaching shore. Failure to do so may result in a penalty. The Race Committee can be reached on VHF channel 72.
13. THE START
13.1 Races will be started in accord with RRS 26:
13.2 The starting line will be between a staff displaying an orange flag on the signal boat, normally at the starboard end, and (Mark 3), normally at the port end.
14. RECALLS
14.1 Individual recalls will be signaled in accord with RRS 29.1.
1.42 In addition, the Race Committee may attempt to promptly hail the sail number of each recalled boat. However, the lack of a hail, the failure of a boat to hear a hail, or a boat’s position in the sequence of hailed numbers, shall not constitute grounds for redress; this changes RRS 62.1(a).
15. CHANGES OF COURSE AFTER THE START
To change the position of the next Mark, the race committee will lay a new Mark (or move the Finishing Line) and remove the original Mark as soon as practicable.
16. THE FINISH
Unless the course is shortened, the finishing line will be between a staff displaying a blue flag on the signal boat and a nearby green inflatable mark, normally on the side of the boat opposite the starting line.
17. TIME LIMIT
17.1 If the first boat does not reach Mark 1 within one hour, or if the first boat does not finish within two hours, the race shall be abandoned.
17.2 Boats that fail to finish within 30 minutes after the first boat finishes will be scored “DID NOT FINISH” (DNF). This changes RRS 35, A3 and A4.1
18. SCORING
18.1 The Low Point Scoring System of Appendix A, as modified herein, will be used. When five races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores, excluding her worst score. This changes RRS A2.
18.2 A minimum of three races must be completed for this event to be considered a Regatta.
19. PROTESTS
19.1 The protesting boat shall conspicuously display a red flag and notify the RC at the end of the race being protested. This changes RRS 61.1 (a)
19.2 Protests shall be written. U.S. SAILING protest forms are available from the office at the Corinthian Yacht Club.
19.3 Protests shall be lodged with the Protest Committee’s representative located in the Harbor Room at CYC within the Protest Time, which will begin at the time of the docking of the signal boat and end one hour later.
19.4 Protest notices will be posted on the Official Notice Board to inform competitors where and when there is a hearing.
19.5 The Protest Committee will attempt to hear protests in the order of receipt. Protest hearings may begin prior to the end of the Protest Time.
20. ARBITRATION
20.1 For protests involving an alleged breach of a rule of Part 2, a short arbitration hearing may be held prior to a protest hearing. This changes Part 5, Section B, of the RRS.
20.2 After a written protest is delivered to the Protest Desk, one representative from each boat will meet with the arbitrator. No witnesses will be allowed. Protests not resolved by arbitration will be forwarded to the Protest Committee.
20.3 A boat that accepts the arbitrator’s opinion that she broke a rule of Part 2 shall receive a penalty score of 20% as detailed in RRS 44.3 (c).
20.4 The acceptance of an arbitrator’s opinion cannot be used as grounds for redress or appeal.
21. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
Required are prescribed Coast Guard and Class Association safety equipment, a working VHF radio and/or mobile cell telephone. Boat certification, spar bands, sail numbers and all the usual safety equipment will be required. Be prepared with anchor and 50 ft. of line, towline, foghorn or whistle, compass, paddle and Coast Guard approved PFD for each sailor on board. Failure to comply with this rule may result in DSQ from one or more races (changes RRS 64.1).
22. PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded on Sunday, August 8th at 1500 hours at CYC to the skipper and crew of the top three finishing places.
23. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Competitors participate in this Regatta, entirely at their own risk. See RRS 4 Decision to Race. The organizing authorities will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with this Regatta, including activities or incidents prior to, during or after the Regatta. Sailing can be a dangerous sport, with changing weather and sea conditions along with equipment failures and unforeseen incidents among the many potential hazards. While the race committee will make every attempt to ensure a safe regatta, it is ultimately the responsibility of each individual skipper to decide whether or not to sail, if and when to withdraw from any race or regatta, and to ensure the safety of his boat, crew and himself. By registering for this regatta, the skipper acknowledges his understanding of this responsibility.
Town Class Nationals
2009 National Town Class Regatta
Spofford Yacht Club - Spofford, NH
Touisset's own Tom and Tory Sadler sailed Kehaar to win the 2009 Town Class Nationals Regatta held in Spofford Lake, N.H. Sadler's 12 points positioned them to triumph and take home the heavy metal (with finishes of 3-4-6-1-1-3 out of a 6 race regatta). Second place went to Nahant's own Team Antrim made up of eight time Nationals Champs Rex and Austin Antrim who sailed Albatross to a 14 point record (with finishes of 2-8-3-6-2-1).
Marblehead's own Team Maitland took home the "Bronze" by sailing Jean to a 17 point score (finishing 1-1-4-7-12-4) achieving 3rd place in this hard fought regatta.
Rumor has it that Team Sadler is the first Nationals Champs since Bob Puleston won back-to-back Nationals Regatta Championships in 1964 and 1965. Team Maitland Bring Home The Bronze at 2009 Nationals (Photo by Tip O'Neill)
2009 Nationals Results(Photo by Robin Shaw)
Invitation and Notice of Regatta
The Spofford Yacht Club is pleased to invite skippers, crews and friends to the National Town Class Association's 2009 National Regatta. The Regatta is to be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday July 31st, August 1st and 2nd at the Spofford Yacht Club, in Spofford, New Hampshire. There will be two separate racing events during this weekend. On Friday there will be an Around the Island Race, giving skippers and crew a chance to adjust to "lake sailing" in New Hampshire. On Saturday (4 races) and Sunday (2 races), weather permitting, the races will be for the National Championship.
Membership in the National Town Class Association is required for all entrants. Yachts and competitors will be declared eligible upon acceptance of official entry form and appropriate fees. The NTCA annual business meeting and other events are also planned. Please refer to the schedule below for details.
Around the Island Race
A race will be held on Spofford Lake on Friday, July 31st, 2009 starting at 3:00 PM. From a starting line located close to the Yacht Club, boats will be required to sail around the island located in the southwest corner of the lake. Skippers will be allowed to select whichever course seems most appropriate and may round the island in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. Boats must then return to a finish line located at the Yacht Club. All yachts and competitors entered in the National Championships are eligible to compete in this race. See sailing instructions for details. (Instructions to follow.)
National Championships
Six races are planned for this National Championship series with a minimum of 4 races required to complete the series. The Town Class Championship Trophy and individual prizes will be awarded for each race and the over-all series. These races will be held on Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd. All races will be subject to weather conditions. If five (5) or six (6) races are completed, then each competitor will be allowed one (1) "Throw Out" race. If four races are completed, there will be NO throw outs. Racing will be governed by ISAF "Racing Rules of Sailing", the prescriptions of US Sailing, N.T.C.A. and the "Regatta Sailing Instructions". The "low-point" scoring system and the "720" rule will be used. Please contact the Regatta Committee with any questions or clarifications. Boats shall carry such equipment as required in the USSA and the NTCA class rules and the "Regatta Sailing Instructions" as well as this notice.
Safety Equipment
Anchor and ground tackle, bailer, compass, (1) USCG approved life preserver for each sailor on board, (1) "throwable" Type IV preserver, paddle or oar, towline, signaling device, properly affixed sail numbers and measurement certification as prescribed by the NTCA are among the safety requirements. Failure to comply with any of the Regatta requirements constitutes grounds for disqualification. All boats are subject to safety inspection.
Regatta Schedule
Thursday, July 30th: Boat launch assistance will be available all day. Registration for the Regatta begins at noon.
Friday, July 31st: Boat launch assistance will be available as needed. Lunch will be available at the Club starting at 1:00 PM. Skippers meeting will take place at 2:00 PM. Harbor gun will be at about 2:30 PM with the Around the Island Race scheduled to begin at approximately 3:00 PM.
Saturday, August 1st: Light breakfast will be available starting at 9:00 AM. Skippers meeting will take place at 11:00 AM. Bag lunches will be available at the Club. Harbor Gun will be at 12:30 PM. The first race is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM, weather permitting. Subsequent races will start immediately after finish of each race.
Sunday, August 2nd: Light breakfast at 8:30 AM (in conjunction with Annual Business Meeting).
Skipper's meeting following Annual Meeting. Harbor Gun at 10:00 AM. First race will start at 10:30 AM, weather permitting. Second race will start immediately following the finish of the first race.
Please note that the above schedule is subject to change. Any changes will be indicated in the Regatta Sailing Instructions and/or discussed at skipper's meetings on race day.
Social Events
Friday Evening, July 31st: Cook Out at the Spofford Yacht Club starting at approximately 6:00 PM. Hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, and festive snacks will be served along with soft drinks. There will be plenty of time to renew old acquaintances and discuss the perils of "rounding the island".
Saturday Evening, August 1st: Dinner at the Spofford Yacht Club will start with drinks and Hors d' Oeuvres at 6:00 PM and a catered dinner served at 7:00 PM. Stay around after dinner to dance to live music including 50s, 60s and 70s favorites with some Jimmy Buffet thrown in for good measure.
Sunday Awards Luncheon, August 2nd: We will try to begin the luncheon and awards ceremony by 1:30 PM. Enjoy our farewell luncheon and cheer the award winning crews!
Please note that in accordance with Spofford Yacht Club policy, no alcoholic beverages will be served during any of our regatta events. You are however, welcome to Bring Your Own wine, beer and other alcoholic beverages for your own responsible enjoyment.
Notice_of_Regatta 2009.doc click here to download MS Word document!
2009 Town Class National Regatta
August 1st & 2nd, 2009
Hosts:
Spofford Town Class - Fleet 8 & The Spofford Yacht Club
Spofford, New Hampshire
Sailing Instructions:
1. Races are governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (2009-2012), the prescriptions of US Sailing, the rules of the National Town Class Association, except as any of these are changed by these instructions, and by these sailing instructions.
2. Eligibility: The Regatta is open to all Town Class boats meeting the class specifications currently in force as published by the National Town Class Association. All entrants must have completed an official entry form and paid all entry fees.
All notices to competitors and changes in race instructions will be posted on the Town Class bulletin board at the Spofford Yacht Club Clubhouse.
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All notices to competitors and changes in race instructions will be posted on the Town Class bulletin board at the Spofford Yacht Club Clubhouse.
4. Any changes to the sailing instructions will be posted before 0900 on the day it will take effect.
5. Schedule of Race: There are six races scheduled: Race #1 – Warning gun at 12:30 p.m. Saturday 8/1. Race start at 1:00 p.m. Race #2 – Immediately following the last finisher in race #1. Race #3 – Immediately following the last finisher in race #2. Race #4 – Immediately following the last finisher in race #3. Race #5 - Warning gun at 10:00 a.m. Sunday 8/2. Race start at 10:30 p.m. Race #6 – Immediately following the last finisher in race #5. All race start times are subject to proper weather conditions on the race course.
6. Racing area: The racing area will be on Spofford Lake, in Spofford New Hampshire. In the event of adverse weather conditions, and at the discretion of the Race Committee, the racing events may be postponed or cancelled. Additional races may be scheduled for Saturday in anticipation of inclement weather on Sunday.
7. Check-in Before Start: All yachts are required to check in with the Race Committee before the start of the first race of each day. Yachts electing not to start a second or subsequent race on each day must so notify the Race Committee before leaving the racing area.
8. Courses: Course letters corresponding to those listed on the “Race Courses” sheet will be posted on a course board on the Committee Boat prior to each race, and will remain posted until all starters have crossed the starting line. Distances to mark 1 and between subsequent marks will be set by the race committee before each race and will be based on weather conditions at that time.
9. Marks: All Marks are (approximately) 27” inflatable orange balls. Placement will depend on Race Course selected and will be discussed in detail at the Skipper's Meeting prior to each day's racing.
10. Starting Sequence: Races will be started using RRS Rule 26, with the following modifications. Shortly before the Warning signal, there will be several short horn blasts. The starting sequence and signals will be as follows:
Time Signal Visual Audible
-5:00 min Warning Class Flag raised 1 horn blast
-4.00 min Preparatory Preparatory “P” Flag raised 1 horn blast
-1:00 min One Minute Preparatory Flag lowered 1 horn blast
0:00 min Start Class Flag lowered 1 horn blast
Times shall be taken from the visual signals. The failure of an audible signal shall be disregarded.
10.1 The Starting Line will be between a white staff on the committee boat at the starboard end and a white inflatable ball at the port end.
10.2 A white fender will be trailing approximately 6 feet aft of the committee boat. This is a “keep off mark”, and no competitor shall pass between it and the committee boat.
Recalls: Individual recalls will be signaled by one short horn blast, the raising of the Individual Recall Flag (X), and the offending boat(s) will be hailed. General recalls will be signaled by 2 horn blasts and the raising of the General Recall Flag (First Substitute). After a general recall, the starting sequence will be restarted as soon as practicable. After the second recall for any race, anyone over the start line early will be scored DSQ for that race.
Shortened courses: The Race Committee, at its discretion, may shorten a course after the start of any race to any turning mark. In such cases, the committee boat will fly code flag S, and the finish line will be between the white flag on the committee boat and the appropriate tuning mark.
The finish line will be between a staff displaying a white flag on the committee boat and a white inflatable ball, unless the course has been shortened according the rule 12 above.
Penalties: Rule 44.2 (720 degree turns) penalty will apply. Rule 44.3 (Scoring Penalty) will not apply.
Time Limit: Any boat finishing a race more than 30 minutes after the first finisher will be scored DNF and will receive the average points that would have been awarded to all yachts failing to so finish.
Protests: Under Rule 61.1, boats under 6 meters in length, as is a Townie, need not fly a protest flag in order to inform an offending party of its intent to protest. However, the Race Committee strongly recommends the use of a protest flag along with verbal communication to signal such intent. Upon finishing, the protesting party must immediately inform the race committee of his intent to protest, and which boat he is protesting. A completed Protest Form must be submitted to the protest committee by the protesting party within 1 hour of the finish of the last race of the day.Protests will be heard in approximately the order of receipt as soon as possible at the Spofford Yacht Club Clubhouse.If one of the parties involved does not show at the hearing, he will be scored DSQ for that race. If neither party shows, the protest will be considered to be dropped.
Scoring System: The Low Point Scoring System (4.1), Appendix A will apply (i.e. 1.0 for the first, 2.0 for second, 3.0 for third and so on) modified so that each boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores with her worst score discarded if 5 or more races are completed. No scores will be discarded if fewer than 5 races are completed. Four races must be completed to constitute a regatta. DSQ and DNF/WD (except as noted in rule 15 above) will be scored one more that the number of starters in that race. DNS will be scored on more that the number of regatta entries.
Awards: Awards will be presented to the top 3 regatta series finishers as determined by the scoring system described in 17 above. Individual awards will also be presented to the
First Placefinisher in each completed race of the Regatta Series.
End of Sailing Instructions
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The Touisset Point Community Club
2008 National Town Class Regatta
Regatta Summary
Thursday, August 7 (Launch Day)
After pulling out earlier in the week, Team Maitland and Team Tilton headed out of Marblehead with their Townies, #77 Jean & #28 Nolo in tow. Wabi Sabi crew member Dawn Crowe hitched a ride with Peter Maitland for the trip down to Touisset, RI. Tip utilized the professional services of Townie Builder Ralph Johnson, of Pert & Lowell Company, to transport his prized Frolic down to Touisset while he finished up his work week at the Carroll Center. Dave Anderson who had brought Wabi Sabi down earlier in the week for a visit to his folks home in neighboring Barrington, RI met Team Maitland and Team Tilton over at the Touisset Point Community Center for boat launching. We were all warmly welcomed by many of the Touisset fleet members who were on hand making preparations for the weekend social and racing events. After a few beers wetted our whistles we were off to step masts and launch boats. Unlike the rest of the Touisset orginization's facilities, the place where they launch is a little precarious and requires the need of a 4 wheel drive vehicle to get the trailer and boat from the pavement over sand to the water's edge. Fortunately there were plenty of hands about to make the rigging, stepping and launching process go smoothly. Once we were launched we were towed out to the designated mooring to make all of the finishing touches in preparation for Friday's "Around the Bay" race. Peter Maitland puts the extra effort into checking the rigging and making some last minute fine tuning that will pay off in the day's ahead. Once, the work for the day was over we were all treated with groovin' tunes from Peter Shaw's Magic Ipod, copious amounts of cold adult beverages, and a great "baked" pizza dinner and salad.
Friday, August 8 (A Fun Race Day)
The day started with a Skipper's Meeting along with breakfast. The premise of the race was a chance to prepare for the Nationals Regatta that would start the following day and get used to the local area by sailing a course of government marks that would bring us around Mt. Hope Bay. Thunderstorms were forecasted for the afternoon along with light winds. We all provided input into the course and provisions were made to lengthen the course in case we completed the course early. The race committee was introduced and after details were discussed we all headed out to our boats to rig and get ready to head out of the Kickamuit River towards the race area off of Touisset Point. Team Maitland was the first to rig and get under way and made their best attempts to sail out of the narrow channel against the incoming tidal current. They looked like they were sailing their hearts out but going nowhere. Fortunately, Cam was out with his boat and began the towing process to get all of the visiting boats out of the narrow harbor and into the start area. Once all the boats were out the race committee started the countdown sequence but ended up abandoning the start as it became apparent that some of the boats were too far away from the starting line in light winds to make it back and be able to start with the rest of the group. The next start attempt went off flawlessly with all clear at the start and yours truely off the line with a good start following Touisset sailing legend Peter Shaw out on starboard. As would be the case for the next 2 days, being in the right part of the bay to capture the spotty and scattered breezes turned out to be the key to staying ahead of the pack. As we approached the first mark Red Nun #2 off of Spar Island it was Peter Shaw in the lead with Wabi Sabi in a close 2nd. We almost caught Team Dragonfly as we passed the mark to our port side and headed for Old Bay Rock and then down to Red Nun #2 off of Cedar Point on what would be considered the "Run from Hell". With the "light breeze" at our back and the hot scortching sun from overhead beating down us we all did our best to focus on getting every tenth of a knot out of our respective boats. Meanwhile cumulus clouds, started growing into Towering Cumulus and Cumulonimbus in the west and began heading in our general direction. Peter Shaw and Dragonfly sporting matching pink T Shirts (very fashion conscious!) ended up taking the 1st place for the day with Wabi Sabi close behind in 2nd. Once crossing the line, boats proceeded to get to their respective moorings to beat the afternoon thunderstorms that were approaching. After many beers and watching a dazzling thunderstorm from the protection of the Touisset Point Community Center Club House deck we all proceeded over to the beautiful waterfront home of John & Sally Barker. A wonderful evening of drinks, steaks, and great conversation ensued. Many thanks to the Barkers for donating their home for the evening's festivities as well as the many Touisset volunteers who made it such a special evening.
Saturday, August 9 (Nationals Regatta Day One Races 1 - 4)
Following another fine breakfast and Skipper's meeting we headed out to the waters off of Touisset Point to the booming music of the National Anthem followed by the Olympic Theme and many subsequent Jimmy Buffet tunes as 15 Townies sailed back and forth in preparation for the first race of the day. A relatively short line made for a challenging start for an "A" Course race. Only 5 boats finished this challenging race due to the wind stalling out just as most of the fleet approached the windward mark. Starting off the Regatta with a DNF motivated a lot of sailors in subsequent races and also drove the race committee to ensure that there were enough races held to get a "throw out"! Marblehead sailors cleaned up on this race with Team Maitland's Jean taking 1st place, Frolic taking 2nd place and Wabi Sabi taking 3rd place. The next race showed that Jean's 1st place was no fluke and that the Maitland Mojo was back as they took their 2nd first place, followed by Touisset's Peter Shaw on Dragonfly and Frolic in 3rd. The 3rd race of the day was Team Frolic's 1st win of the series followed by another 2nd for Dragonfly and Team Antrim's Albatross in 3rd place. The final race of the day was the most exciting for yours truely as Team Wabi Sabi caught a stunning start (if I don't say so myself) and maintained the lead around the course to bring home the bacon and take our first 1st place at a Nationals. Touisset's own Tom Sadler sailed a great race taking 2nd place and Frolic took 3rd to close out the day.
After a sail back to the mooring many gathered on the deck of the clubhouse for a few beers to wet some very dry whistles and chat about the days races. After that many left to get gussied up for the evenings party held at the beautiful waterfront home of the Barkers. All had a spectacular time as we enjoyed the breathtaking views of Mount Hope Bay from the Barker's deck and were treated to a scrumptious steak meal complete with many tasty treats before and after dinner. Many thanks to the Barkers for their hospitality!
Sunday, August 10 (Nationals Regatta Day Two Races 5 - 6, Awards Ceremony)
Race 5 was not kind to the Marblehead Fleet with Wabi Sabi getting 10th place (their throwout) and no boat in the top three. First place went to Peter Shaw's Dragonfly with Team Antrim's Albatross in 2nd and Tom Sadler in 3rd place. The sixth and final race of the event was a challenging course and a nice fresh breeze. Team Antrim showed their usual regatta prowess by taking an early lead and maintaining it to finish 1st. While we couldn't seem to catch Albatross, Team Wabi Sabi battled with Team Sadler who narrowly edged us out by taking 2nd place leaving Wabi Sabi to 3rd place.
After sailing in all out of town boats began de-rigging in preparation for hauling out. After all boats were out and on their trailers we gathered at the clubhouse where Nationals organizer Joe Venditti delivered a wonderful awards ceremony. Marblehead's Team Frolic took home the heavy metal by cleaning up the number one spot by being consistently high scorers in each of the races. 2nd place went to Nahant's Team Antrim and 3rd Place went to Touisset's Team Sadler. Wabi Sabi tied in score with Peter Shaw's Dragonfly but the tie was broken by Team Shaw having a greater number of 2nd place finishes and thus took the 4th place spot. Congrats to all for a wonderful Nationals regatta and many thanks to the Touisset Fleet for hosting a truely memorable event. As we all left I sure that all were thinking about next year's Nationals event to be hosted by the Spofford Lake Fleet.
2008 Nationals Photos
Wabi Sabi on their way out to the start line pictured off of Touisset Point
The "Master" at his craft & #77 Jean's Team Maitland in the background
View of the Prestart folly from Frolic
The line up seconds before the gun at start
And they're off!
Touisset sailing legend Peter Shaw and Daughter on Dragonfly
Leeward mark rounding from Frolic
Windward beat
The load out
Mark & Peter Maitland picking up their first of 2 sets of 1st place trophies
Marblehead Legends Bob McGillivray & Tip O'Neill claim a 1st place trophy
Dave Anderson, Peter Maitland and Tip O'Neill "The Three Amigos"
Team Wabi Sabi's Dave Anderson and Dawn Crowe collect a first place trophy next to Regatta organizer Joe Vinditti
Team Shaw claim their First Place trophy on behalf of Dragonfly
Team Antrim collecting their First Place Trophy on behalf of Albatross (Great Team Shirts!)
Team Antrim accepts their well deserved 2nd place overall regatta trophy
Team Sadler accepts their 3rd place overall regatta trophy (That cortizone makes you fast!)
Team Frolic starting to collect the "heavy metal" as they are awarded by Joe Vinditti as Regatta Champs
Marblehead's Tip O'Neill (left) and Bob McGillivray (right) pictured with their winnings
Not a bad haul for three days work!
The Score Board
Dawn Crowe mixes with Touisset locals on the deck of the Touisset Point Community Center on Saturday Night
Dave runs into Carol, a dear old childhood friend who recently moved to Touisset Point
Invitation and Notice of Regatta
The Touisset Point Community Club is pleased to welcome skippers, crew and friends to the National Town Class Association's 2008 National Regatta. The Regatta is to be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday August 8th, 9th and 10th at the Touisset Point Yacht Club. There will be two (2) separate events during the three (3) days of racing. Friday there will be a around the bay race, while on Saturday (3 races) and Sunday (2 races) the races will be for the National Championship. In all cases weather permitting.
Membership in the National Town Class Association is required of all entrants. Yachts and competitors will be declared eligible upon acceptance of official entry form and appropriate fees. The NTCA annual business meeting and other events are also planned. Please refer to the schedule below for details.
Around the Bay Race
A Race will be held on Mount Hope Bay using Government Marks. This race will be held on Friday August 8th, 2008. All yachts & competitors entered in the Nationals Championships are eligible to compete in the sprint races. See sailing instructions for details. Instructions to follow.
National Championships
Five races are planned for this National Championship series with a minimum of three races required to complete the series. The Town Class Championship Trophy and individual prizes will be awarded for each race and the overall series. These races will be held on Saturday August 9th, 2007 and Sunday August 10th, 2007. If five (5) races are completed, then each competitor will be allowed one (1) “Throw Out” race. If four (4) races are completed, there will be NO throw outs. Racing will be governed by ISAF "Racing Rules of Sailing", the prescriptions of U.S Sailing, N.T.C.A and the "Regatta Sailing Instructions". The "low-point" scoring system and the "720" rule will be used. Please contact the Regatta Committee with any questions or clarifications. Boats shall carry such equipment as required in the USSA and the NTCA class rules and the "Regatta Sailing Instructions" as well as this notice.
Safety Equipment Anchor and ground tackle, bailer, compass, (1) USCG approved life preserver for each sailor on board, (1) "throwable" Type IV preserver, paddle or oar, towline, signaling device, properly affixed sail numbers and measurement certification as prescribed by the NTCA are among the safety requirements. Failure to comply with any of the Regatta requirements constitutes grounds for disqualification. All boats are subject to a safety inspection.
Regatta Schedule
Thursday August 7th:
boat launch assistance will be available all day.
Registration for the Regatta begins at noon.
Friday August 8th:
10 AM: Skippers meeting with light breakfast
11AM or weather permitting: Start for the around the bay race.
1PM: Lunch in Club
2:30 PM: Second race starting at .
Saturday August 9th:
8:30 AM Skippers meeting with light breakfast,
first race starts at 10:30 AM weather permitting. Lunch in the boats.
Sunday August 10th:
9:00 AM: Skippers meeting with light breakfast
10:00 AM: Start of first race, with second race starting immediately after the finish.
Lunch and awards in Club after finish of second race.
**Please note this schedule is subject to change. Any changes will be posted on the Town Class Racing web site and/or discussed at the skippers meetings on race day.
Town Class Nationals
2007
Nahant Dory Club
Walsh Cup
Friday, August 3, 2007
Town Class Nationals
Sat & Sun, August 4-5, 2007
2007 Nationals 1st Place Team Antrim of Nahant (#36 Albatross)
2007 Nationals 2nd Place winners Peter Shaw & Crew of Touisset Point, RI (#1110 Dragonfly)
2007 Nationals 3rd Place Jonathon Tilton & Jason Barnes of Marblehead (#28 Nolo)
#77 Jean's Mark Maitland decided he could swim faster to get to the evening social!
When no wind blows, Joe Venditti's crew (#1098 Sweep) catches a few zzz's!
Nationals 3rd place winners Jason Barnes & Jonathon Tilton sailing #28 Nolo
Mark Maitland (left) and Ed Younie (in shorts) Nancy Antrim (right) all enjoying the Nahant Dory Club
Marblehead's Tip O'Neill and Bob McGillivray of #2049 Frolic discussing their starting strategy!
Dave Anderson of #2091 Wabi Sabi feels the heat from #3 Aufblitzen close behind
Nahant Race Committee Bob Cusack sets up the course
The Aden III (#N800) ladies of Nahant enjoying their day on the water
Current MTCA President Tip O'Neill & Past President Jonathan Tilton resting after the day's races
Team Mr. Mistoffelees discussing strategy prior to the start
Bob McGillivray in front of the beautiful view of Broad Sound from the Nahant Dory Club
Town Class Nationals
2007 Season Invitation
The Nahant Dory Club will host the National Town Class Association Annual Regatta on August 4th and 5th. The racing will take place in Broad Sound and can be viewed from Tudor Wharf and the Dory Club. In addition to the Town Class Nationals, The Dory Club will host the Walsh Cup team racing on Friday, August 3rd. The fleet from Touissett Point, R.I. won that competition in 2003. Sailors are expected from Nahant, Marblehead, Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
Town Class sailboats are 16 1/2' lap strake dories, constructed in either wood or fiberglass and were first built in the early 1930's by Marcus Lowell in Amesbury, Massachusetts and later by his son Pert Lowell in Newbury, Mass.. The boats are still being constructed by Pert Lowell Company, which is now operated by Pert's son in law, Ralph Johnson. Town Class sailboats have been racing since 1936 in Marblehead and since 1939 in Nahant. They are admired for their classic beauty and forgiving sailing ability, while still being an exciting and competitive one design racing class.
The National Town Class Association was formed in 1962, and the Town Class Nationals have been held each year since, with venues in Nahant, Marblehead, Rhode Island, Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, Lake Massapoag in Sharon, Spoffard Lake in New Hampshire, and also in Newburyport, Mass. The first ever Town Class National Regatta was in Nahant in 1962, and was won by Bart Snow of Marblehead in his boat Annie B. 2, which is now owned by Rex Antrim of Nahant.
The Nahant Dory Club has been well represented in the past, with former champions including Rex Antrim, Ed Younie of Dublin, N.H., and Robert "Pete" Dickenson, who are all still racing here, as well as John Cort, Wilson Tibbo, Ed Tarlov, Dan Perepelitza and Herb Bruce, Jr.
Co-chairs for the event are Nick Strange and Wendy Payne, who can be contacted at townieNationals2007@comcast.net
Regatta Invitation
The Nahant Dory Club is pleased to welcome skippers, crew and friends to the National Town Class Association's 2007 National Regatta. The Regatta is to be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday August 3rd, 4th and 5th at the Nahant Dory Club. There will be two (2) separate events during the three (3) days of racing. Friday there will be 2 races with teams representing the various fleets attending, while on Saturday (3 races) and Sunday (2 races) the races will be for the National Championship. In all cases weather permitting.
Regatta Schedule
Thursday August 2nd: boat launch assistance will be available all day. Registration for the Regatta begins at noon.
Friday August 3rd: Skippers meeting with light breakfast at 10 AM, first race at 11AM or weather permitting. Lunch in Club at 1PM or so, with second race starting at 2:30 PM.
Saturday August 4th: 8:30 AM Skippers meeting with light breakfast, first race starts at 10:30 AM weather permitting. Lunch in the boats.
Sunday August 5th: Skippers meeting 9:00 AM with light breakfast, first race starts at 10:00 AM with second race starting immediately after the finish. Lunch and awards in Club after finish of second race.
Regatta Invitation:
The Nahant Dory Club is pleased to welcome skippers, crew and friends to the National Town Class Association's 2007 National Regatta. The Regatta is to be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday August 3rd, 4th and 5th at the Nahant Dory Club. There will be two (2) separate events during the three (3) days of racing. Friday there will be 2 races with teams representing the various fleets attending, while on Saturday (3 races) and Sunday (2 races) the races will be for the National Championship. In all cases weather permitting.
Regatta Schedule:
Thursday August 2nd, boat launch assistance will be available all day. Registration for the Regatta begins at noon.
Friday August 3rd, Skippers meeting with light breakfast at 10 AM, first race at 11AM or weather permitting. Lunch in Club at 1PM or so, with second race starting at 2:30 PM.
Saturday August 4th, 8:30 AM Skippers meeting with light breakfast, first race starts at 10:30 AM weather permitting. Lunch in the boats.
Sunday August 5th, Skippers meeting 9:00 AM with light breakfast, first race starts at 10:00 AM with second race starting immediately after the finish. Lunch and awards in Club after finish of second race.
Click on the following Document Link to view the Official Notice of Regatta in PDF format: /Documents/NoticeOfRegatta2007.pdf
Click on the following Document Link to view and print out the Regatta Entry Form: /Documents/NTC Regatta 2007 Entry Form.pdf
Please note the schedule is subject to change. Any changes will be posted on the Nahant Dory Club website at http://www.doryclub.org/sailing_town_class.htm
and/or discussed at the skipper's meeting on race day.