RACE 4: 2023-24 Autumn Series - March 24, 2024 at 1300hrs
/Dear members, friends and supporters of Blues Point Yacht Club,
Race 4 is a regular BPYC point-scoring race for Season 23-24. Start time: 1300hrs - the last for this season starting at 1300hrs
Prizegiving in the Blues Point Hotel from 1700hrs
With the forecast some time away, at this stage there are no wind warnings for Sydney enclosed waters during our race window.
Race START and HANDICAPS for Race 4
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 from 17:00.
Tide
High tide (Fort Denison) 0846 hours: 1.66m
Low tide (Fort Denison) 1508 hours: 0.45m
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for Sunday:
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 and communicate any changes in arrangements ahead of the race.
Shipping on Sydney Harbour:
At this stage, the following shipping movements are advised on race day.
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.
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
0478 617191
PO Box 7040, McMahons Point NSW 2060