Whale of a Sail Regatta
Carlyle Sailing Association
Carlyle Lake, Carlyle, Illinois
14 to 16 September 2018
All one-design classes (5 or more boats), junior classes, Portsmouth handicap, and PHRF handicap divisions are invited for a weekend of racing and parties for your enjoyment. Friday evening “welcome aboard” party, all-weekend beverages, plus Saturday and Sunday breakfast are included in your entry fee. Saturday night buffet with live music and daily lunches will be available for an additional fee. Racing will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing. Appendix V, Alternative Penalties will be in effect.
Divisions and Number of Races:
PHRF Division (cabin boats) – 5 scheduled races
One-Design Classes (5 boats min.) – 5 scheduled races
Portsmouth Division (all one-designs with fewer than 5 boats) – 5 scheduled races
Long Distance division (all types allowed) – 2 scheduled races on separate course
Junior Division (Opti, BIC, Laser) – number of races TBD, course TBD
Courses:
All divisions, except long distance, will sail windward-leeward or Olympic modified courses targeting 40 – 50 minutes in length. Long distance pursuit races will be 2 – 3 hours in length.
Schedule of Events:
Friday, 14 September; 6 – 9 PM registration, welcome party, CSA clubhouse
Saturday, 15 September
9 – 9:30 AM registration, CSA clubhouse
8 AM free breakfast, clubhouse
10:00 Competitor’s Meeting, pavilion
11:00 First Warning signal, first race (lunch break TBD, additional races to follow)
11:30 Long Distance start (lunch on water)
6:00 PM Buffet dinner, party and music
Sunday, 16 September
8 AM free breakfast, clubhouse
9:30 First Warning signal, Long Distance start
12:30 PM end racing and lunch
2:30 Awards Presentation