FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL MAYOR'S CUP INVITATIONAL REGATTA

DATE: SUNDAY August 3, 2008

ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday July 30, 2008

FIRST GUN: 1100 EDT

STARTING LINE: In the vicinity of Morris Cove, on the east side of New Haven Harbor

ELIGIBILITY: All yachtsmen and yachts must meet the eligibility requirements for the ECSA Offshore Racing Circuit, as set forth in the 2008 ECSA Yearbook

CLASSES: At the discretion of the Race Committee, according to PHRF/LIS ratings; one-design and a Cruising Canvas class will be started if there are sufficient entries

COURSE AND DISTANCE: To be determined by the Race Committee, depending on wind/weather conditions; distance will be approximately 20 miles, shorter course for Cruising Canvas

FINISH: Same as Start

RACE MANAGEMENT: The Race Committee of the New Haven Yacht Club will manage the race in accordance with current ISAF and USSA rules and the Sailing Instructions

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS: Will be available from the Committee Boat prior to the first warning; racers are reminded to check in with the Committee Boat prior to starting

AWARDS: At the party at the New Haven Yacht Club immediately following the race,

PRESENTATION: the Mayor's Cup Trophy will be presented to the overall winner on corrected time; in addition, trophies for first, second, and third in each class will be awarded

OVERNIGHT ANCHORAGE: Those wishing to spend Friday or Saturday night will find space to anchor in Morris Cove to the north or west of the Club mooring area. Club moorings are unlikely to be available. Please do not pick up a mooring unless directed by the launch attendant. Launch service to anchored boats will be available until sundown, contact on VHF channel 68.

ENTRY FEE: $40.00 per yacht, includes party; $5.00 surcharge if skipper is not a member of the United States Sailing Association (USSA)

MAIL ENTRIES TO: Wayne A. Fenton, 60 Circle St., West Haven, CT 06516
for questions phone: 203 934-0881 or email: wayne.fenton@yale.edu