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.

 

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