2021 NOR ‘Round The Hog

‘ROUND THE HOG

2021 Sea Sprite Race Around Hog Island Notice of Race

Saturday September 11, 2021, 1:00pm
Organizing Authority: Sea Sprite Association and Bristol Yacht Club Rules:

This is a fun race governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024, and the Sea Sprite Association Class Rules. There is no protest committee. The start of the race will be conducted by the RC of the Bristol Yacht Club. Racers will take their own finishing order.

Two large inflatable buoys will mark the start and finish lines. The race will be either clockwise or counterclockwise, depending upon the wind direction. The direction of the race will be announced by the Race Committee on Channel 71 prior to the warning signal the day of the race.

Eligibility and Entries:

Entrants must be current members of the Sea Sprite Association for 2021. There will be no entry fee.

There will be a post-race social gathering immediately following at the Bristol Yacht Club. The bar will be available and pizzas will be furnished for hungry sailors.

Classes to race: Sea Sprite 23 daysailer and weekender models.

The race will begin at 1:00pm. Race announcements will be announced on Channel 71.

The fastest Sea Sprite skipper will be awarded the Mr. Hog Trophy to be held for one year.

If you plan on racing please send an email to Dom Messerli at dom.messerli@me.com so we will have an idea on how many boats will be racing. For further information or questions regarding the race please reach out to Dom as well.