2022 Sea Sprite Race Around Hog Island

Notice of Race

Saturday, September 10, 2022, 1:00pm

Organizing Authority:  Bristol Yacht Club and the Sea Sprite Association

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 Committee also reserves the option to use the Middle Ground Buoy and an orange inflatable as a start/finish line.  

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 2022.  There will be no entry fee.

There will be a post-race gathering immediately following at the Bristol Yacht Club.  The bar will be available.  Food will be furnished by the Sea Sprite Association.

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

The race will begin at 1300.  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 know how many boats will be racing. For further information regarding the race contact:  Dom Messerli at dom.messerli@me.com