RACE 7: 2023-24 Autumn Series 26 May 1200Hrs

Dear members, friends and supporters of Blues Point Yacht Club

Race 7 is the second-last race of the Autumn Series and of BPYC Season 2023-2024. 

Start time: 1200hrs. 

Prizegiving will take place in the Blues Point Hotel from 1700 hrs.

Race START and HANDICAPS for Race 7

The race START will be a radio start, with a countdown of 10mins - 5mins - 0mins. 

The handicaps and corresponding start times for each yacht are as follows:

*****Other boats must stay clear of the starting line and clear of those on their ultimate approach to the starting line (RRS 2 and 24.1)******

Post-race Prize Giving and catch-up:

Whether you are racing on Sunday or not, please join us at the Blues Point Hotel for the post-race prize giving, analysis and catch-up.

Tides: 
High tide (Fort Denison)  1014 hours: 1.34m
Low tide (Fort Denison) 1537 hours: 0.67m

Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for Sunday is for light winds:

Sydney Forecast:

Marine Forecast (Sydney Enclosed Waters):

Consistent with that forecast, at this stage there are no wind warnings for Sydney enclosed waters during our race window.

The Committee will review the forecast closer to the race (particularly if any warnings are issued) and communicate any changes in arrangements ahead of the race.

Shipping on Sydney Harbour:
At this stage, there are no shipping movements advised between the race start and the race time limit of 16:30 hours.
Information may change without notice from BPYC.  
For the latest information, go to https://www.portauthoritynsw.com.au/sydney-harbour/pilotage-navigation/daily-vessel-movements/

Safety audits
One of the conditions of entering a BPYC race series, as either a series entrant or a casual entrant, is to have a current Category 7 Safety Audit, as well as comply with the BPYC Addendum in relation to equipment for the category of race they are entering. (The Spring and Autumn Series are in enclosed waters - Cat 7 races).

If you have any queries, please contact me on 0478 617191 or by email.

Raffle

Don’t forget the raffle every Thursday night at the Blues Point Hotel, with 10 meat trays to be won each week, as well as the chance to win the cash jackpot. You can also enjoy a fine pub meal while participating in the raffle. 

For Thursday 30 May, the jackpot is $1100.

Come along and support the raffle which is the club's primary source of income and allows the club to maintain low membership fees for every member and substantial prizes for each race.  (And remember that if you help run two raffles, you receive a food and beverage voucher).

We look forward to seeing you on the water or in the 'club house' soon.

Cheers,

Bill

Bill Steenson
Commodore
Blues Point Yacht Club
PO Box 7040, McMahons Point NSW 2060
www.bpyc.com.au
Ph: 0478 617191