Arundel Yacht Club
2024 Boon Island Race
Arundel Yacht Club will sponsor the
2024 Boon Island Race on
Saturday, July 13, 2024.
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The race is open to all interested sailors
regardless of AYC membership.
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The race will start at approximately 1130 hours
EDT and will be a pursuit format.
See complete information below.
ENTRY AND FEES
Entries must be made on the Official Entry Form. The fee of $35.00 payable to A.Y.C. must accompany your entry form. Entries must be received by 0830 EDT, July 13, 2024, or mailed to: AYC - BI Race, c/o Peter Hatch, PO Box 328, Kennebunkport, ME 04046
SCHEDULE
0830 Skippers meeting at AYC Clubhouse
1130 First Boat starts (pursuit start)
COURSE
Starting Line: Between the Committee boat and FL Bell 1 off Kennebunkport.
Keep Bell to Starboard side.
1st Mark: Around 1st upwind mark. Keep boat to Port with the mark to Starboard.
2nd Mark: Keep to Port with mark to Starboard. RW "PC" bell off Perkins Cove
Finish Line: Between FL 1 and committee boat. Keep bell to Port side)
OR In the event of NO committee boat:
When passing FL 1 bell on port side, record your own time when you are aligned with Bell and Blinking light at entrance to river and within 50 yards of the Bell.
Total distance: approximately 18 miles. In the event of adverse sailing conditions, an alternative course may be decided upon by the race participants at the Skipper's meeting.
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PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to 1st , 2nd , and 3rd place finishers. Winners will be announced at A.Y.C. Ropewalk 1 hour after the last boat arrives at A.Y.C.