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Notice of Race – NOR

Ned McIntosh’ Merry Mac Regatta

July 20, 2019

Great Bay Yacht Club / Hilton Sate Park / Dover Point, NH

11:00 am Registration, Races to follow

1.       RULES:  (Loosely followed by popular recommendation) – Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS).

2.       CLASS:  Traditional Merry Mac, Oyster River Cat, Melonseed, and other small Sailing Boats/Dinghies.  No measurements will be taken.  All boats may or may not sail in one fleet, pending registrants. All dinghy sailors are welcome! 

3.       ELIGIBILITY:  Open to all ages, all Merry Macs & Oyster River Cats & Melonseed & other dinghy sailors. 

4.       SCHEDULE:

Skipper’s Meeting:  12:00 Noon (HIGH tide is at 3:58 pm)

Approximate First Race Warning Signal:  1:30 pm

More races will follow.

Last race warning approx. 3:30 pm, no later than 3:45 pm, BBQ /awards 5:00 pm at GBYC, Wentworth Terrace

5.       ENTRY:  GBYC is located on Wentworth Terrace, Dover Point, NH, a very short walk from Hilton Park.  

Registration officials will be at Hilton Park by 11:00 am and the 12:00 Noon Skippers Meeting will be held there as well.  

Barbecue and awards will be held at the Club on Wentworth Terrace.

The entry fee of $40 can be paid in cash or by check. ($20 if all racers are 17 or younger.)

Please make sure you register BEFORE the Skippers meeting.

Entry includes the well-earned Great Bay Yacht Club tradition of great Race Committee, support boats, apres racing cookout with beverages appropriate for the spirit of the day, and Awards for top boats in all classes.

6.       SAILING INSTRUCTIONS:  Provided at Skipper’s Meeting.

7.       SCORING:  Low Point Scoring as per RRS Appendix A, Appendix A4

8.       RACING AREA:  Launch at the State of NH ramp at Hilton Park and sail upstream in the designated area.  There may be some room at the GBYC dock, please check with GBYC in advance.

9.       COURSES:  To be announced at the Skippers’ Meeting.

10.  INFORMATION: Contact Great Bay Yacht Club Commodore Tom Page tpage@underwoodengineers.com or Race Committee Principal Race Officer Tom Brown tacheson.brown@gmail.com

12.   LOCATION:  Hilton Park is located off Exit 5 off the Spaulding Turnpike /NH Route 4/16 North on the Dover side of the Piscataqua River where it meets Great Bay.  Follow road to the south to the Parking area and grass lawns.

Club History: In the spring of 1954, a group of sailors gathered with a simple purpose: “to organize and provide rules for racing this summer on Great Bay, or other places designated.” Races were held each Sunday afternoon at the State Pier and included class racing for 12 foot catboats — Merry Macs designed by club member Ned McIntosh — and other boats by handicap. By 1958, Great Bay Yacht Club was officially registered with the State of New Hampshire as a non-profit organization whose purpose was “to foster the spirit of sailing in the community around the Great Bay area. “In 1959 the Club was able to purchase the two lots that became its home. The Club blossomed during the women’s and “boat” divisions.

Great Bay Yacht Club/PSA Spring Laser Regatta
NOTICE OF RACE
Sunday, May 19, 2019
Hilton State Park, Dover, NH

10:00 AM Registration, Skippers Meeting at 11:00 AM at the park

1. RULES: The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) the Laser Class Rules (ILCA) the NA Masters Rules, this Notice of Race (NOR), the Sailing Instructions (SI) as issued, and any amendments.
2. CLASS: Laser Standard, Laser Radial. No measurements will be taken. All sail in one fleet.
3. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all ages.
4. SCHEDULE:

Skipper’s Meeting: 11:00 AM
First Warning: 12:00 PM +/-
Races to follow
High tide is at 1:55 PM
BBQ /awards at GBYC to follow last race

1. ENTRY: GBYC is located on Wentworth Terrace, Dover Point, NH at 43:124589, -70.8131513, a very short walk from Hilton Park. Registration officials will be on site at Hilton Park for your convenience by registration time and the Skippers Meeting will be held at the park. Barbecue and awards at the club. The entry fee of $40 can be paid in cash or by check, please make sure you register BEFORE the Skippers meeting. Entry includes a tradition of a great Race Committee and support boats, and after racing generous cook cookout and a variety of beverages appropriate for the spirit of the day.
2. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS: Available at registration
3. SCORING: Low Point Scoring as per RRS Appendix A. There will be one discard after 5 completed races.
4. RACING AREA: Launch at the State of NH ramp at Hilton Park and race upstream in the designated area.
5. COURSES: Windward-leeward, triangle or a combination of the two.
6. AWARDS: First through Fifth plus, The Wally Johnson Sportsmanship Award based on attitude, reaction to special situations during the regatta, or any other notable occurrence that expresses the high ideals of sportsmanship.
7. INFORMATION: Please contact Steve Kosacz at 207-439-4500 M-F 7:30 am-5:30 pm stephen@auto-works.com
8. LOCATION: from Portsmouth NH: normally Exit 5 off the Spaulding Turnpike /NH Route 4/16 North on the Dover side of the Piscataqua River where it meets Great Bay; however, Exit 5 is temporarily CLOSES due to construction. Therefore take Exit 6W and follow map below to get to Boston Harbor/ Dover Point Road which parallels the highway on the south side and drive under the highway to get to Hilton Park. Use the designated Parking area and grass lawns. From west and north of Dover, take a route that will get you on Boston Harbor and Dover Point Road.
9. You may download the entire NOR with maps showing directions to Hilton Park and GBYC at the link below.

Thanks to everyone who helped with Docks In today! Here’s to a great season of boating!

Please RSVP to greatbayyachtclub@yahoo.com no later than 4/2– you will need to bring cash or a check to the social!

Where: Newick’s Lobster House, 431 Dover Point Rd. Dover NH 03820
When : April 6, 2018. 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Cost: $30 per person

Menu: Choice of one of five entrees AT THE RESTAURANT:
Baked North Atlantic Salmon Filet (Cajun, Lemon Peppered, or Teriyaki)
Baked Seafood Medley
Fried Haddock Nuggets and Gulf Shrimp
BBQ Boneless Chicken Breast (3)
Baked Haddock w/ Crab Stuffing
Cole Slaw, Bread Sticks – One Non-Alcoholic Beverage
Choice of French Fries, Baked Potato, Rice Pilaf, Mashed Potatoes,
Potato Chips, Potato Chips, or Vegetable of the Day
Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream
Cash bar

o   Spring Social:  April 6th (Location TBD)

o   Docks in April 20th  

o   Laser Race: May 18th or 19th (To be confirmed)

o   Two perfect weekends for Merry Mac Regattas!: July 20th AND August 17th!

o   Fall laser regatta:  September 28th (To be confirmed)

o   Docks out October 26th

o   Fall Social:  November 2nd

Docks Out will be November 3rd: high tide is at 9:30 am so we should be able to get things squared away early.

Our Fall Social and Meeting will be November 10th: Please RSVP by November 1.

Where: Newick’s Lobster House, 431 Dover Point Rd. Dover NH 03820
When : November 10, 2018. 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Cost: $30 per person

You will be able to choose from a selection of five entrees at the restaurant.

Cash bar

RSVP: Please RSVP by November 1, 2018, with your payment.

 

Great Bay Yacht Club/PSA Fall Laser Regatta

NOTICE OF RACE

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Hilton State Park, Dover, NH

 

11:00 AM Registration, Skippers Meeting at 12:00 PM at the park

1. RULES: The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) the Laser Class Rules (ILCA) the NA Masters Rules, this Notice of Race (NOR), the Sailing Instructions (SI) as issued, and any amendments.
2. CLASS: Laser Standard, Laser Radial. No measurements will be taken. All sail in one fleet.
3. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all ages.
4. SCHEDULE:

 

Skipper’s Meeting: 12:00 PM

First Warning: 1:00 PM +/-

Races to follow

No Races to start after 4:10

High tide is at 4:04 PM

BBQ /awards at GBYC to follow last race around 5:00

5. ENTRY: GBYC is located on Wentworth Terrace, Dover Point, NH at 43:124589, -70.8131513, a very short walk from Hilton Park. Registration officials will be on site at Hilton Park for your convenience by registration time and the Skippers Meeting will be held at the park. Barbecue and awards at the club. The entry fee of $35 can be paid in cash or by check, please make sure you register BEFORE the Skippers meeting. Entry includes a tradition of a great Race Committee and support boats, and after racing generous cook cookout and a variety of beverages appropriate for the spirit of the day.
6. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS: Available at registration
7. SCORING: Low Point Scoring as per RRS Appendix A. There will be one discard after 5 completed races.
8. RACING AREA: Launch at the State of NH ramp at Hilton Park and race upstream in the designated area.
9. COURSES: Windward-leeward, triangle or a combination of the two.
10. AWARDS: First through Fifth plus, The Wally Johnson Sportsmanship Award based on attitude, reaction to special situations during the regatta, or any other notable occurrence that expresses the high ideals of sportsmanship.
11. INFORMATION: Please contact Steve Kosacz at 207-439-4500 M-F 7:30 am-5:30 pm stephen@auto-works.com
12. LOCATION: from Portsmouth NH: normally Exit 5 off the Spaulding Turnpike /NH Route 4/16 North on the Dover side of the Piscataqua River where it meets Great Bay; however, Exit 5 is temporarily CLOSED due to construction. Therefore take Exit 6W and follow map below to get to Boston Harbor/ Dover Point Road which parallels the highway on the south side and drive under the highway to get to Hilton Park. Use the designated Parking area and grass lawns.   From west and north of Dover, take a route that will get you on Boston Harbor and Dover Point Road

ALL WELCOME this coming Saturday, July 28th, to celebrate Great Bay Yacht Club’s 60th Anniversary! 

10:00 Registration for Ned McIntosh’s Merry Mac Regatta at Hilton Park (Welcoming all ages; open to all Merry Macs, Oyster River Cats, and other small boats/dinghies!)

11:00 Skippers Meeting at Hilton Park (note time change from brochure notice)

11:30 Racer’s Launch

12:00 First Gun – Races Start

The 60th Anniversary Celebration Social will begin at approximately 3 pm; formal remarks and awards presentation at approximately 4:30 pm.

• Cook-out provided by GBYC; bring a dish to share and BYOB (water and soda will be provided).
• We will have music: bring an instrument and play along! 
• Commemorative T-shirts will be on sale and a Silent Auction/Raffle will be held to help GBYC thrive for the next 60 years.