SPECIAL RULES

1. Introduction: This contest shall be conducted under the Standard Rules of the International Power Boat Association, 1998 Edition, as modified by these Special Rules. These Standard Rules are available on the IPBA website at www.ipbalogracing.org .

IPBA rules require that contestants operate in a safe manner in compliance with all Pilot Rules, Rules of the Road and Navigational Law, including local laws enacted by proper authority applicable to the Contestant’s cruiser in the area where the contestant is operating (Rule No. 8.I). Failure to comply with the Rules of the Road will result in a l% penalty or disqualification (Rule No.14.A).

2. Observers: Observers will be provided to all contestants registered on or before February 13, 2007. Contestants who register after that date may have to provide an exchange observer. Observers will be assigned when your logs are submitted to the Contest Committee. Observers are honored guests on your boat. Please make them feel welcome, and take the time to let them know how you did.

3. Logs: Predicted Logs and Contest Logs shall be completed in ink and shall be submitted to the Contest Committee in the clubhouse between 0830 and 1030 on the day of the contest. The completed and signed Contest Log shall be returned to the Contest Committee in the clubhouse prior to 1600 on contest day. It is recommended that the total error in seconds and handicapped percentage of error be calculated and entered on your log prior to turning in your Contest Log. The Contest Committee will accept Contest Logs only when submitted with the Contestant and Observer present together. NOTE - Contest logs may be penalized if data has not been entered in all shaded areas on the log.

4. IPBA Numbers: IPBA numbers must be displayed port, starboard and astern and be visible. They will be available during the morning log check-in. Race flags will also be available for purchase at that time.

5. Time: Time shall be Pacific Standard Time (PST). The official timepiece will be located at the Registration Desk. This time will be set to GPS time.

6. Stop Watches: A stop watch will be allowed only for timed runs, time outs and verification of official time by the observer in accordance with Rule No. 8.O. Only a stop watch will be used for timed runs and shall be available to the Observer who shall confirm the proper time has been run. The stopwatch shall be cleared and stopped when its use is no longer permitted.

7. Throttles: Throttles may be adjusted during the contest to vary engine RPM from the basic RPM shown on the log by plus or minus 10 percent (10%).

8. Flat Water Speed: Flat Water Speed is the speed of your boat at the basic Cruise RPM shown on your Contest Log without consideration for wind or current.

9. Handicap: The current IPBA handicap as set forth in the Standard Rule Book shall be used to determine the net percentage of error. For predicted speeds of less than 7.0 knots, the handicap for 7.0 knots shall be used. For predicted speeds of more than 23.0 knots, the handicap for 23.0 knots shall be used.

10. Navigation Aids: The following types of navigation aids may not be used - electronic ranging devices, devices that display course made good, auto pilots connected to GPS if the auto pilot displays the heading from the GPS, cellular phones.

11. Chart: The recommended charts for this contest are 18446 and 18449. The Official Mileage for this contest is 18.3 nm, which cannot be exceeded.

12. Finish Classes: There are three (3) finish time brackets in this contest.

Finish Class Flat Water Cruise Speed (knots) Finish Time 1 8.00 and under 1320?1330 2 8.01 to 9.00 inclusive 1335?1345 3 9.01 and above 1350?1400

13. Awards: Plaques and trophies will be awarded Sunday night following dinner to First, Second and Third places overall and to the first three places in each of five (5) classes in accordance with IPBA Rules. The following additional awards will also be made: Heavy Weather Trophy (perpetual) to the club with the overall first place winner; P/C Grady Barrentine Heavy Weather Team Trophy (perpetual) to the club with the best four scores, (i.e., lowest combined net error); and Heavy Weather Novice Plaque to the contestant placing highest overall who is participating in this contest for the first time.

For contest updates or to download this contest, see us at http://bremertonyachtclub.org or on the IPBA website at www.ipbalogracing.org

Have a successful race and enjoy Heavy Weather Weekend.
Remember – LOG RACING IS A SOCIAL EVENT!

Questions? Please contact me.

Mike Henry
Regatta Chair – Power
1-360-377-6639
e-mail at mahenry@tscnet.com

This contest shall be conducted under the current Standard Rules of the International Power Boat Association. IPBA rules require that contestants operate in a safe manner in compliance with all Pilot Rules, Rules of the Road and Navigational Law, including local laws enacted by proper authority applicable to the contestant’s vessel in the area where the contestant is operating (Rule No. 8).

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The contest course lies within the navigable waters of Sinclair Inlet, Port Orchard and Port Washington.

From a standing start with Radar Target “E” (47º 32’ 59.93” N, 122º 37’ 07.05” W) abeam to your starboard within 50 yards, proceed at cruise speed to an extension of Waterman Dock (47º 34’ 24.21” N, 122º 34’ 55.80” W) within 250 yards of the outer end to your starboard. Start Timed Run TR1 on course 38º True for 0.35 nm. Turn to port and proceed directly to CP1 which is an extension of Pt White Dock (47º 35’ 57.85” N, 122º 34’ 38.90”W) within 200 yards of the outer end to your starboard. NOTE – After completing TR1, your course will take you across the ferry lanes. Please exercise extreme caution when crossing these lanes.

Proceed to CP2, which is when Battle Point Light is abeam your starboard within 200 yards. Enroute, pass within 500 yards of Fletcher Bay spit.

Start TR2 on course 22º True for 1.00 nm followed immediately by TR3 on course 280º True for 0.85 nm. Then proceed directly to CP3, which is an extension of the Brownsville marina north breakwater dock at a distance of 700 yards to the NE corner of the dock to starboard.

Proceed to CP4, which is an extension of Illahee Town Dock (47º 36’ 45.70” N, 122º 35’ 42.00” W) to starboard 350 yards from the outer end of the dock. Enroute pass University Pt. within 200 yds to starboard.

From CP4, proceed on course 172º True to a range of Pt White Light “10” and Pt Glover. Then proceed as directly as practicable to CP5 which is Pt Herron Light “12” when abeam to your starboard within 100 yards.

At CP5, reduce your speed to 7.00 knots or less and proceed to CP6 (the finish), which is the east face of the Warren Ave Bridge (the second bridge which is located at 47º 34’ 43.60” N, 122º 37’ 48.70” W).

From the finish, please proceed through Port Washington Narrows at no-wake speed back to the Bremerton YC. Thank you for your participation.