NW Big Boat Association
OBJECTIVE
To promote the racing of large & fast sailing yachts in the Pacific Northwest and foster the development of long-standing social relationships between their owners.
QUALIFICATION
This series is open to any monohull that is PIYA Category II capable with a 2011 PHRF NW rating of 24 or lower.
SCORING
High-point scoring system with one point being awarded for starting each race, plus one point for each eligible boat you beat in a qualified event. Boats that participate in events outside of their home country will be awarded one (1) bonus point. Boats that DNF are still awarded one point and count towards the number of qualified boats in a particular event. Boats that DNS do not count towards the number of entered boats in a particular event.
COST, REGISTRATION & RESULTS
For the first year we are not proposing that there be any fee associated with joining the association, however in future years we may want to have a nominal fee to offset entertainment and trophy costs. Registration and results will be on-line using this website.
PRIZES
The fleet will be separated into two divisions (the split yet to be determined) with trophies will be awarded for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers at the group annual meeting to be held following the conclusion of the racing season and before the start of the next racing season (likely January or February of 2012 at a location to be determined).
ELIGIBLE EVENTS IN 2011 (in process)
The intent is to have five (5) races in the US and five (5) races in Canada that qualify for the series championship. Further discussion of this needs to occur, but the current list of events under consideration is as follows. The group is presently for several additional Canadian distance races to place under consideration - if you have any ideas or suggestions please contact us.
DATE EVENT NAME VENUE Apr 22 WVYC Southern Straits CANADA Apr 30 SYC Protection Island US May 14 SYC Vashon Island US May 21 SISC Round Saltspring (proposed) CANADA May 28 RVicYC Swiftsure Bank CANADA May 28 RVicYC Swiftsure Cape Flattery CANADA Jun 4 SYC Blake Island US Jun 4 Van Isle 360 CANADA Aug 27 AYC Northern Century (proposed) US Nov 12 OIYC Round the County US
SOCIAL EVENT SCHEDULE
The group will schedule a series of events where the boat owners can get together socially. The social events proposed are as follows:
March – annual meeting (Seattle area)
April – in conjunction with SYC Protection Island (Seattle area)
May – at Swiftsure (at some hotel in Victoria)
November – at Round the County (Anacortes, Kevin Welch will host).
CONTACT
For additional information about the Big Boat Championship, please contact:
Kevin P. Welch
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360-708-8516