Northern Century
Looking for one of the toughest distance races in the Pacific Northwest at the best time of the year - look no further. The Northern Century is sponsored by the Anacortes Yacht Club and is the club's premier distance event.
2010 will be the third running of this epic event and there will be two divisions - a double-handed division and a fully crewed division. The course starts in Fidalgo Bay and heads north to Point Roberts, down Boundary Passage, then south through Haro Strait to Hein Bank and returns to Anacortes with a finish at the west entrance of Guemes Channel.
The race starts on Friday, August 27, 2010. Double-handed entries start at 1930 followed by fully crewed entries at 1940. It will likely take most competitors until Saturday night to finish and perhaps later. This is a very difficult event that involves considerable navigational challenges, plus night sailing, strong currents, transit of vessel traffic lanes, and potentially strong winds near Hein Bank.
The race is open to all yachts that are current PHRF-Northwest members and have registered on-line. You can register on-line HERE. The cost is $50.00 per boat, plus $10.00 per dinner ticket Friday night and $15.00 for event shirts.
This Regatta is a PIYA category II event and is governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2009-2012, except as they are changed by the sailing instructions. Winners from the previous year will be recognized at the dinner the evening of the race at Anacortes Yacht Club. The bar will be open to all participants and guests.
You can review the race documents and register on-line at any time before the event. In the meantime, if you have questions about the race, please direct your enquires to:
FULLY CREWED BOATS
Kevin P. Welch (Race Organizer)
360-708-8516DOUBLE-HANDED BOATS
Ian Sloan (NWSSS Representative)
360-250-6895
Additionally, you can discuss the race using the Sailing Anarchy online forums.
