Chicken Ship Regatta - Race Instructions: Saturday, September 1st
Starting Line � Northern edge of South Hampton Shoals and the Committee boat west of the Shoals (If there is no committee boat on station � imagine there is one raising flags and giving time signals)
Timing:
9:30 10 minute warning for Gaffers
9:35 5 minute preparatory
9:40 Gaffers Start
9:45 5 minute preparatory for Marconi
9:50 Marconi Start
Finish:
�D� Street Bridge
Note the time of your finish and the yachts immediately before and after you. Make sure you find a boat behind you so that you do not win the �last to come� trophy
Additional Requirements:
Each yacht shall compose a limerick on the way up the river. The limerick must contain a nautical and/or chicken reference no matter how remote (extra points for both). There will be a goanometer to rank your entry.
Extra Points:
Extra points will be awarded to yachts that display special colorful sails (especially tie dye), crew in fancy dress or chicken outfits
Protests:
Protests will not be heard, but the Race Committee does accept bribes.