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MORF 2011 Race Book 1 2011 Race Schedule
MIDWEST OPEN RACING FLEET LMSRF – AREA 3 / Other Races 1st CLUB DATE FLAG SA EVENT EVENT 5/21/11 Sat 11:30 AM SA7 Performance Series - Race #1 (Olympic) 5/22/11 Sun BPYC Abe Jacobs 5/28/11 Sat 11:00 AM SA7 UK-Halsey Sprint Regatta (Perf 2 & 3 - 2 W/L) CCYC Edwin Reinholtzen Spring Opener 5/29/11 Sun 11:30 AM SA7 Lady Skipper Series – Race #1 CCYC Olympic Cup 6/03/11 Fri 6:00 PM SA7 Long Distance Series #1 (Chicago to St Joseph) 6/04/11 Sat COL Colors Regatta – Day 1 COL Colors Regatta – Day 2 6/05/11 Sun 9:00 AM StJoe St. Joseph, MI to Chicago (non-series race) BPYC Long Distance Classic 6/10/11 Fri CYC Chicago - NOOD Regatta - Day 1 6/11/11 Sat CYC Chicago - NOOD Regatta - Day 2 6/12/11 Sun 9:00 AM “6” Long Distance Series #2 (Gene & Jane Zimmer) CYC Chicago - NOOD Regatta - Day 3 6/18/11 Sat 11:30 AM SA7 Performance Series - Race #4 (Trapezoid) WYC Chicago to Waukegan Lady Skipper Series - Race #2 6/19/11 Sun 11:30 AM SA7 CCYC Waukegan to Chicago Mallory Single Handed Challenge 6/22/11 Wed 6:40 PM SA7 Wednesday Night Beer Can - Yacht Challenge Club - Race #1 6/25/11 Sat 8:00 AM SA7 Long Distance Series #3 (Chicago to Kenosha) CCYC Hobleman 6/26/11 Sun 8:00 AM SA7 Long Distance Series #4 (Kenosha to Chicago) Queens Cup 7/01/11 Fri COL Chicago-Michigan City-Chicago 7/02/11 Sat 11:30 AM SA7 Performance Series - Race #5(Olympic) 7/03/11 Sun 11:30 AM SA7 Harbor Open (Triangle) 7/06/11 Wed 6:40 PM SA7 Wednesday Night Beer Can - Yacht Challenge Club - Race #2 7/09/11 Sat 11:00 AM SA 7 Crowley’s Sprint Regatta ( Perf 6 & 7 - 2 W/L) JPYC Lutz Regatta 7/10/11 Sun 11:30 AM SA7 Double Handed Challenge 7/16/11 Sat CYC Chicago to Mackinac / Hook Race 7/17/11 Sun 7/23/11 Sat BYC Port Huron to Mackinac 7/24/11 Sun 11:30 AM SA7 Vintage Boat Race (Circle) 7/30/11 Sat 11:30 AM SA7 Lady Skipper Series - Race #3 7/31/11 Sun 11:30 AM SA7 Competition Series – Race #1 (Olympic) COL Mayor Daley Regatta 8/03/11 Wed 6:40 PM SA7 Wednesday Night Beer Can - Yacht Challenge Club - Race #3 COL Fran Byrne 8/06/11 Sat BYC There and Back Single/Double handed 8/07/11 Sun 11:30 AM SA7 Competition Series – Race #2 (Trapezoid) COL Fran Byrne 8/13/11 Sat 11:30 AM SA7 Lady Skipper Series - Race #4 BPYC Kathryn Zukasky 8/14/11 Sun 11:00 AM SA7 Competition Series – Races #3 and #4 (Sprint) 8/19/11 Fri CYC Verve Cup – Day 1 + Air & Water Show 8/20/11 Sat CYC Verve Cup – Day 2 + Air & Water Show 8/21/11 Sun 9:00 AM “6” Long Distance Series #5 (Skipper’s Club) CYC Verve Cup – Day 3 + Air & Water Show 8/27/11 Sat Chicago Leukemia Cup 8/28/11 Sun 11:30 AM SA7 Competition Series - Race #5 (Olympic) CCYC Kaczmereck Cup 9/02/11 Fri COL Tri-State - Chicago to St. Joe 9/03/11 Sat 9/04/11 Sun MCYC Tri-State - St. Joe to Michigan City 9/05/11 Mon JPYC Tri-State - Michigan City to Chicago 9/10/11 Sat 11:30 AM SA7 Lady Skipper Series - Race #5 9/11/11 Sun 11:00 AM SA7 Dominick Marano Regatta (Comp #6&7- 2 W/L) COL Commodore’s Cup Regatta 9/17/11 Sat 11:00 AM SA7 Weather Mark Commodore's Cup (2 Races) CYC Sheldon Clark – Day 1 9/18/11 Sun 11:00 AM SA7 Weather Mark Commodore's Cup (1 Race) CYC Sheldon Clark – Day 2 9/24/11 Sat 11:00 AM SA7 Goose Island MORF Open Regatta (2 Races) MORF Goose Island MORF Open Regatta 9/2511 Sun 11:00 AM SA7 Goose Island MORF Open Regatta (1 Race) MORF Goose Island MORF Open Regatta 2 MORF 2011 Race Book 2011 Columbia Yacht Club Beer Can Race Schedule www.columbiayachtclub.com
DATE EVENT 5/25/11 Tune up Race 6/01/11 6/08/11 6/15/11 6/22/11 Yacht Club Challenge Regatta #1 6/29/11 7/06/11 Yacht Club Challenge Regatta #2 7/13/11 7/27/11 8/03/11 Yacht Club Challenge Regatta #3 8/10/11 8/17/11 8/24/11 8/31/11 9/07/11 9/14/11 Beer Can Bash Party
Columbia Yacht Club has invited MORF to participate in all Wednesday night Beer Can races. MORF members who are not members of a participating yacht club must pay a separate fee for this privilege. For course information and sailing instructions, visit www.columbiayachtclub.com. All participants agree to abide by the Beer Can Ten Commandments as posted in the Beer Can race book found on the Columbia Yacht Club website. See page 41 for the application.
MORF 2011 Race Book 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2011 RACE SCHEDULE...... 1 2011 COLUMBIA YACHT CLUB BEER CAN RACE SCHEDULE ...... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...... 3 LETTER FROM THE COMMODORE...... 4 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS ...... 6-42 GENERAL SAILING INSTRUCTIONS ...... 6-32 STARTING TIMES...... 8-9 RACING AREA – METRO MARKS CHART ...... 11-12 MARK LOCATIONS, COMPASS HEADINGS, MARK DISTANCE...... 12-13 COURSES...... 13-23 STARTING SYSTEM, FINISH, PENALTY SYSTEM, TIME LIMITS...... 24-25 PROTESTS AND REQUESTS FOR REDRESS ...... 25 SCORING ...... 26 SAFETY REGULATIONS...... 27 EQUIPMENT...... 28-29 COMMUNICATIONS...... 30 PRIZES...... 30-32 SPECIAL SAILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL RACES ...... 33-42 SUMMARY OF BASIC SITUATIONS UNDER THE RACING RULES...... 43 MORF PHILOSOPHY ON SAILING PROFESSIONALS...... 44 GUIDELINES FOR GUESTS AT YACHT CLUBS...... 44 COMMITTEE BOAT PROCEDURES ...... 45-52 MORF CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS...... 53-55 MORF PHRF HANDICAP SYSTEM ...... 56-59 MORF PHRF BASE RATINGS ...... 60 PROTEST FORM ...... 61-62 MEMBERSHIP ROSTER...... 63-65 MEMBERSHIP BY BOAT NAME...... 66 MEMBERSHIP BY SAIL NUMBER...... 67 MEMBERSHIP BY SECTION AND RATING...... 68 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION...... 69 COLUMBIA BEER CAN-YACHT CLUB CHALLENGE INFORMATION AND ENTRY FORM ...... 40-41 PAST COMMODORES OF MORF ...... 70 MORF OFFICERS AND SECTION CAPTAINS ...... 71 4 MORF 2011 Race Book
Letter from the Commodore
Welcome to MORF’s 53nd racing season
This year, the MORF board has continued to work on increasing membership and improving competition. We are working hard to keep the 2011 racing season fresh and exciting. To that end, we have added several new races. It is our hope that The Harbor Open race will attract new members and re-establish the JAM Fleet. This race will be open to all boaters in the Chicago area who are interested in getting their feet wet on the race course. If you know of any boat owners who have always wanted to race, but were afraid to try, please encourage them to come out and see what they think.
Through the hard work of Tom Barnes, MORF has been invited to participate in the full Wednesday night beer can regatta. If you are not a member of Burnham, Chicago or Columbia yacht clubs, you may enter the beer can series for a $100 fee. MORF members are no longer restricted to the three race Yacht Club Challenge.
We have also changed the Long Distance Series. We will not be racing to Michigan City this year. Instead, we’ve replaced it with two new port to port races. The first weekend in June, there will be a Friday night race to St. Joseph Michigan, with a return race on Sunday. The St. Joe Yacht Club will be running their Rhumbline Regatta on Saturday which is open to those of us not too sleepy from Friday’s race, and they will be hosting a party similar to their Tri-State Bash on Saturday night. The weekend is sure to please! The other race we’ve added to the Long Distance Series is a race to Kenosha (and back the next day). Saturday’s race to Kenosha is conveniently timed as a feeder race for those of us participating in the Queen’s Cup this year. It should be fun to visit our neighbors to the north. The addition of these two races results in a long distance series that consists of five races with two throw outs.
Last year, our Lady Skipper series gained interest among our members, and we hope to continue that momentum this year. If you haven’t raced in this series before, I encourage you to participate. For those of us who don’t typically have ladies at the helm, it’s a great opportunity to switch things up a bit and see what they can do. You might be surprised! It’s a fantastic way to give everyone on board a new found appreciation for what it’s like to be in other’s shoes.
I would like to thank our sponsors, and also, big thanks go out to our advertisers that support our organization by placing advertisements in our Race Book.
I’d also like to thank our board members for their tireless work in getting this season off to a great start. Please remember that MORF is a volunteer organization. From serving as committee boat to purchasing trophies to serving on the protest committee, our volunteers make everything work. Without you, our program could not exist. If you haven’t yet volunteered to help out this year, I urge you to do so. It’s a wonderful way to learn more about sailing and meet some great people along the way!
See you on the race course! Mark Bouckaert, Commodore MORF 2011 Race Book 5
COMMITTEE BOATS May 21 Tenacity July 2 Heart Throb Aug 14 May 28 July 3 Gaucho Aug 21 May 29 Wave Dancer July 9 Whisper 42934 Aug 28 June 3 Shellshock July 10 Sept 10 June 5 St. Joseph YC July 24 Heart Throb Sept 11 Starship June 12 Songline July 30 ZaZen Sept 17 Jackson Park YC June 18 Exeter July 31 Shoe String Sept 18 Jackson Park YC June 19 Unknown Lady2 Aug 6 Sept 24 Jackson Park YC June 25 Truant Aug 7 Sept 25 Jackson Park YC June 26 Cahoots Aug 13 Whisper 40058
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MORF 2011 Race Book 7 MORF General Sailing Instructions
1 Rules MORF races will be governed by the current version of The Racing Rules of Sailing, including current U.S. Sailing prescriptions. The International Sailing Federation’s (ISAF) Offshore Racing Council’s (ORC) Special Regulations concerning equipment to be aboard yachts while racing will apply to the extent provided in Sailing Instruction 19, Equipment.
2 Entries MORF races are open to boats owned or chartered by current MORF members. Current MORF members are those individuals who have completed and signed the 2011 MORF membership application, paid the appropriate membership fee and whose application has been accepted by the MORF board of directors. The Vintage Race and the MORF Open Series are also open to boats owned or chartered by non- members. Non-member boats that do not enter through LMSRF must submit a signed entry form.
3 Notices to Competitors The Official Notice Board for MORF Races is located on the MORF web site (www.racemorf.org).
4 Changes to Sailing Instructions Any change to the General Sailing Instructions will be posted on the MORF website (www.racemorf.org) before 0001(12:01 AM) CDT on the day it will take effect, except that any change to the schedule of races will be posted by 2000 (8:00 PM) on the day before it will take effect.
5 Fleet Organization The MORF fleet will be divided into divisions and sections according to Table 1 for the purposes of starting and scoring races and series. Monohull boats will compete in the Spinnaker and Jib and Main Divisions. Boats competing in the Jib and Main Division shall not hoist or fly spinnaker sails while racing. Multihull boats will compete in the Multihull division. Boats may only compete in one division for a series.
Table 1 Fleet Organization Division Section MORF-PHRF Rating Division Section MORF-PHRF Rating 3* - Infinity – 46 Jib & Main 9 47 – Infinity 4 47 – 89 Multihull T All Multihulls Spinnaker 5 90 – 112 *MORF Open only. Section rating ranges may be 6 113 – 145 changed prior to the first race of season. Boats may 7 146 – Infinity display pennants 1, 2 or 3.
6 Identification A boat shall display its sail number on mainsails, overlapping headsails and spinnakers (RRS rule 77). While racing, each monohull boat shall display the international code flag corresponding to the section in which it is competing near its stern, preferably from the backstay. Multihull boats are not required to display a section flag.
When the Spinnaker classes are combined into a single start, the Q flag will be used by the race committee to signal the start. Boats shall continue to display the code flag that represents their individual sections, i.e. 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8.
Any boat competing as a MORF boat in an Area III race must fly a MORF burgee for the duration of said race.
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7 Schedule The Schedule of MORF races for the 2011 season is on page 1 of this MORF 2011 Race Book and is part of these Sailing Instructions. The scheduled starting times for Divisions and Sections for each race or series of races are given in Tables 2 through 10. Divisions or sections listed in a single column will be scored as a single section for the race or series to which a table applies. When more than one race will be held on the same day, the warning signal for each succeeding race will be made as soon as practicable after conclusion of the previous race.
Section breaks and starting sequence for the Goose Island Open Regatta will be announced on the web site by the evening of 9/21/2011.
Table 2 Performance, Lady Skipper and Competition Series Single Division Jib & Main Spinnaker Multihull Handed* Section 9 Class 67 Class 45 T * Signal 9 6 & 7 4 & 5 T * Flag Warning 11:30 AM 11:40 AM 11:45 AM 11:50 AM * Start 11:35 11:45 11:50 11:55 * * Single Handed race will start following the June 19 Lady Skipper race. Single handed participants will be notified prior to the race of their individual start time.
Table 3 US-Hasley and Crowley’s Sprint and Dominick Marano Regattas Division Jib & Main Spinnaker Multihull Section 9 Class 67 Class 45 T Signal 9 6 & 7 4 & 5 T Flag Warning 11:00 AM 11:10 AM 11:15 AM 11:20 AM Start 11:05 11:15 11:20 11:25
Table 4 Vintage, Double Handed Challenge Division Jib & Main Spinnaker Multihull Signal 9 Q T Flag Warning 11:30 AM 11:40 AM 11:45 AM Start 11:35 11:45 11:50
Table 5 Gene & Jane Zimmer Memorial, Skipper’s Club Division Jib & Main Spinnaker Multihull Signal 9 Q T Flag Warning 9:00 AM 9:05 AM 9:10 AM Start 9:05 9:10 9:15 Rabbit Start may be used at the discretion of the committee boat. See Special Sailing Instructions on page 41.
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Table 6 Chicago to Kenosha, Kenosha to Chicago Division Jib & Main Spinnaker Multihull Signal 9 Q T Flag Warning 8:00 AM 8:05 AM 8:10 AM Start 8:05 8:10 8:15
Table 7 Commodore’s Cup Races (First race of the day) Division Jib & Main Spinnaker Signal Q Flag 9 Warning 11:00 AM 11:10 AM Start 11:05 11:15
Table 9a Chicago to St. Joe with Area III (www.sailyachtracing.com/A3) Division JaM Spinnaker Multi A3 & A3 A3 A3 A3 A3 A3 MORF MORF A3 A3 A3 Section MORF PHRF PHRF Ben Ben PHRF PHRF Multi- Spin T-10 J/105 J/109 JaM 4 3 36.7 40.7 2 1 hull Signal V Q 0 J 4 3 6 7 2 9 1 T Flag Warning 1800 * * * * * * * * * * * Start 1805 * * * * * * * * * * * Section breaks will be posted on the MORF website (www.racemorf.org) by Wednesday, June 1. The warning signal for the first section will be at 1800 hours with the start being at 1805 hours, which will be the warning for the next section and so on. Section breaks may be dropped or combined into single sections.
Table 9b St. Joe to Chicago with Area III (www.sailyachtracing.com/A3) Division JaM Spinnaker Multi A3 A3 & A3 A3 A3 A3 A3 A3 MORF MORF T- A3 A3 Section MORF PHRF PHRF Ben Ben PHRF PHRF Multi- Spin J/105 J/109 JaM 4 3 36.7 40.7 2 1 hull Signal V Q 0 J 4 3 6 7 2 9 1 T Flag Warning 9:00 am * * * * * * * * * * * Start 9:05 * * * * * * * * * * * Section breaks will be posted on the Area 3 website (www.sailyachtracing.com) by Wednesday, June 1. The warning signal for the first section will be at 1800 hours with the start being at 1805 hours, which will be the warning for the next section and so on. Section breaks may be dropped or combined into single sections.
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MORF 2011 Race Book 11 8 Racing Area The general Racing Area is shown in the Metro Marks Chart. This chart should NOT be used for navigational purposes. Use NOAA chart #14927 and/or additional relevant NOAA charts for navigation.
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Metro Marks Chart 9 Marks Marks used in MORF races are listed in Table 11.
Table 11 Mark Locations MARK Latitude Longitude Description SA7 41°51.17' 087°33.41' 205° - 1.5 miles from Four Mile Crib (MORF) 1 41°52.26' 087°33.41' 360° - 1.25 miles SA7 2 41°51.94' 087°32.37' 045° - 1.25 miles SA7 3 41°51.17' 087°31.95' 090° - 1.25 miles SA7 4 41°50.40' 087°32.37' 135° - 1.25 miles SA7 5 41°50.08 ' 087°33.41' 180° - 1.25 miles SA7 6 41°50.40' 087°34.44' 225° - 1.25 miles SA7 7 41°51.17' 087°34.87' 270° - 1.25 miles SA7 8 41°51.94' 087°34.44' 315° - 1.25 miles SA7 JP 41º47.10' 087°34.10' Outer East End of Jackson Park Break Wall Crib 41°52.38' 087°32.75' 4 Mile Crib Crib 41°47.18' 087°31.88' 68 St. Crib Crib 41°54.99' 087°34.33' William Dever Crib Crib 41°58.00' 087°35.50' Wilson Ave. Crib R 41°45.60' 087°28.03' Northeast Shoal Lighted Buoy (Light List # 19790) D 41°46.00' 087°23.74' Isolated Danger Buoy “D” (Light List # 19785) C 41°48.572 087°32.13' Clemson Shoal Lighted Buoy (Light List # 19910) SA4 41°52.30' 087°35.20' Approximately 2 nautical miles East of Buckingham Fountain MCYC-5 41°44.40' 086°54.70' Michigan City Yacht Club Race Mark “5” MC 41°43.83' 086°54.67' Michigan City North Break Wall Light
SA7 and marks 1 through 8 are white cylinders designed to float vertically with several feet projecting above the water surface. The alphanumeric designations of these marks are displayed on the marks. Temporary inflatable marks also may be used.
Table 12 COMPASS HEADINGS BETWEEN MARKS To=> SA7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 From \/ SA7 360 045 090 135 180 225 270 315 1 180 113 135 158 180 202 225 247 2 225 293 158 180 202 225 247 270 3 270 315 338 202 225 247 270 293 4 315 338 360 022 247 270 293 315 5 360 360 022 045 067 293 315 338 6 045 022 045 067 090 113 338 360 7 090 045 067 090 113 135 158 022 8 135 067 090 113 135 158 180 202 MORF 2011 Race Book 13
Table 13 DISTANCES BETWEEN MARKS (statute miles)
SA7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
SA7 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25
1 1.25 0.96 1.77 2.31 2.50 2.31 1.77 0.96
2 1.25 0.96 0.96 1.77 2.31 2.50 2.31 1.77
3 1.25 1.77 0.96 0.96 1.77 2.31 2.50 2.31
4 1.25 2.31 1.77 0.96 0.96 1.77 2.31 2.50
5 1.25 2.50 2.31 1.77 0.96 0.96 1.77 2.31
6 1.25 2.31 2.50 2.31 1.77 0.96 0.96 1.77
7 1.25 1.77 2.31 2.50 2.31 1.77 0.96 0.96
8 1.25 0.96 1.77 2.31 2.50 2.31 1.77 0.96
1 Nautical Mile = 1.15 Statute Miles 1 Statute Mile = 0.87 Nautical Miles
These headings and distances are for reference only. The Metro Marks Chart and Tables 12 and 13 provide general information only and are not to be used for navigational purposes. No warranty or claim of any type is made regarding the accuracy of the information portrayed.
10 Courses The starting area for each race is included in the 2011 Race Schedule on page 1 of this Race Book.
10.1 Courses for Starting Area 7 Buoy Races Buoy races starting at Starting Area 7 (SA7) will use the Metro Marks that form a circle around SA7 (Marks 1 through 8 in Tables 8 through 10). The course diagrams in Section 10.3 provide examples of the course types. SA7 is a mark of the course only when it is the starting, finishing, or turning mark bounding the leg of the course being sailed. The committee boat may be located at either end of the start/finish line.
The starting line will be closed until the last section has started except for the S course.
At its discretion, the Race Committee may select a course not described in this section. A non standard course must use Metro marks or inflatable marks.
10.2 Courses for Other Starting Areas and Long Distance Races Courses for buoy races that do not start at SA7 will be Windward/Leeward courses using inflatable marks. Courses for long distances races are described in the Special Sailing Instructions for those races.
10.3 Course Designations Standard Courses described in GSI 10.1 will be designated using two alphanumeric characters, the first being the letter designating the course configuration (C, O, P, T, S, W, X, or Y) and the second number of the first SA7 Circle Perimeter Mark to be rounded. If a permanent SA7 Circle mark is missing it may be replaced at its normal location by a temporary inflatable mark without changing the designation of a standard course using that mark. 14 MORF 2011 Race Book
MORF 2011 Race Book 15 Olympic (O) Courses
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Heading changes after the Course Hdg Finish Mark Mark Mark Mark Mark first mark: O1 1 360 7 5 1 5 SA7 At mark 1: turn left 135° O2 2 045 8 6 2 6 SA7 At mark 2: turn left 090° O3 3 090 1 7 3 7 SA7 At mark 3: turn left 135° O4 4 135 2 8 4 8 SA7 At mark 4: turn left 180° O5 5 180 3 1 5 1 SA7 At mark 5: turn left 180° O6 6 225 4 2 6 2 SA7 Finish at SA7 O7 7 270 5 3 7 3 SA7 O8 8 315 6 4 8 4 SA7 Course Mileage: 11.04 Time Allowance Mileage: 12.14 All Marks to Port
Example Course O1 Example Course P1
1 1
o o 8 67.5 8 45 2 2
o Start/ Start/ 7 90 SA7 3 7 SA7 3 Finish Finish
4 6 45o 4 6 67.5o
5 5
Trapezoidal (P) Courses 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Heading changes after Course Hdg Finish Mark Mark Mark Mark Mark Mark the first mark: P1 1 360 8 6 8 6 5 SA7 At mark 1: turn left 112.5° P2 2 045 1 7 1 7 6 SA7 At mark 2: turn left 67.5° P3 3 090 2 8 2 8 7 SA7 At mark 3: turn left 180° P4 4 135 3 1 3 1 8 SA7 At mark 4: turn left 180° P5 5 180 4 2 4 2 1 SA7 At mark 5: turn left 67.5° P6 6 225 5 3 5 3 2 SA7 At mark 6: turn left 112.5° P7 7 270 6 4 6 4 3 SA7 Finish at SA7 P8 8 315 7 5 7 5 4 SA7 Course Mileage: 9.72 Time Allowance Mileage: 10.69 All Marks to Port
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MORF 2011 Race Book 17 Triangular (T) Courses
1st 2nd 3rd Example Course T1 Course Headings Finish Mark Mark Mark T1 360 225 135 360 1 7 5 SA7 1 T2 045 270 180 045 2 8 6 SA7 T3 090 315 225 090 3 1 7 SA7 8 45o 2 T4 135 360 270 135 4 2 8 SA7 T5 180 045 315 180 5 3 1 SA7 T6 225 090 360 225 6 4 2 SA7 T7 270 135 045 270 7 5 3 SA7 Start/ 7 90o SA7 3 T8 315 180 090 315 8 6 4 SA7 Finish
At 1st Mark: turn left 135° At 2nd Mark: turn left 90° 4 At 3rd Mark: turn left 135° to Finish at SA7 6 45o Course: 6.04 statute miles Time Allowance Mileage: 6.64 statute miles 5 All Marks to Port
Circle (C) Courses
Example Course C Marks Course 1st Hdg 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Finish C1 1 360 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SA7 C2 2 45 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 SA7 C3 3 90 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 SA7 C4 4 135 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 SA7 C5 5 180 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 SA7 C6 6 225 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 SA7 C7 7 270 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 SA7 C8 8 315 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 SA7 Course 10.18 miles: Time Allowance Mileage 11.26 miles; All Marks to Port
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MORF 2011 Race Book 19 Long (Full Circle) Windward/Leeward Courses – Courses W, X and Y
Example Course W1 Course W 1 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Course Hdg Finish Mark Mark Mark Mark W1 1 360 5 1 5 SA7 8 2 W2 2 045 6 2 6 SA7 W3 3 090 7 3 7 SA7
W4 4 135 8 4 8 SA7 Start/ 7 SA7 3 W5 5 180 1 5 1 SA7 Finish W6 6 225 2 6 2 SA7 W7 7 270 3 7 3 SA7 W8 8 315 4 8 4 SA7 Course: 10.0 miles: Time Allowance Mileage: 11.0 miles; 6 4 All Marks to Port 5
Example Course X1 Course X 1 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Course Hdg Finish Mark Mark Mark Mark 8 2 X1 1 360 5 1 None SA7 X2 2 045 6 2 None SA7 X3 3 090 7 3 None SA7 Start/ 7 SA7 3 X4 4 135 8 4 None SA7 Finish X5 5 180 1 5 None SA7 X6 6 225 2 6 None SA7 X7 7 270 3 7 None SA7 X8 8 315 4 8 None SA7 6 4 Course: 7.5 miles: Time Allowance Mileage: 8.25 miles; All Marks to Port 5
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Example Course Y1 Course Y 1 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Course Hdg Finish Mark Mark Mark Mark 8 2 Y1 1 360 5 None None SA7 Y2 2 045 6 None None SA7 Y3 3 090 7 None None SA7 Start/ Y4 4 135 8 None None SA7 7 SA7 3 Finish Y5 5 180 1 None None SA7 Y6 6 225 2 None None SA7 Y7 7 270 3 None None SA7 Y8 8 315 4 None None SA7 4 Course: 5.0 miles: Time Allowance Mileage: 5.5 miles; 6 All Marks to Port 5
Short (Half Circle) Windward/Leeward Courses – S Courses
Head- 1st 2nd 3rd Example Course S1 Course Finish ings Mark Mark Mark 1 S1 360 1 SA7 1 SA7 S2 045 2 SA7 2 SA7
S3 090 3 SA7 3 SA7 8 2 S4 135 4 SA7 4 SA7 S5 180 5 SA7 5 SA7 S6 225 6 SA7 6 SA7 S7 270 7 SA7 7 SA7 S8 315 8 SA7 8 SA7 Start / Finish 7 3 Course: 5.0 miles: Time Allowance Mileage: 5.5 SA7 miles. All Marks to Port, finish with SA7 to Starboard.
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A Non Standard Course using Metro Marks, or a combination of Metro and inflatable marks will be designated by displaying a list of the marks to be rounded in the order, left to right or top to bottom, they are to be rounded. An inflatable mark will be designated by a triangle with the approximate compass heading and distance from the preceding mark. The signal boat will display either a red flag, indicating that marks are to be taken to port, or a green flag, indicating that marks are to be taken to starboard.
A Windward/Leeward Course using inflatable marks will be designated by displaying “W/L”, the heading and distance to the windward mark, and the number of legs to be sailed.
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10.4 Course Signals No later than the warning signal, the race committee signal boat will display the alphanumeric characters designating the course on its stern.
10.5 Course Changes Neither the course nor the positions of marks will be changed after the preparatory signal. This changes Rule 33. The course may be shortened in accordance with Rule 32.
10.6 Missing Marks If a competitor observes that a mark of the course is missing during a race, the competitor shall notify the race committee by VHF channel 69 as soon as possible. Upon receiving such notification the race committee may request other competitor(s) to confirm that a mark of the course is missing (Example: “MORF Fleet, Boat X reports that mark Y is missing. Can any other competitors confirm this report?”). Upon receiving confirmation, the race committee shall abandon the race, making the required visual and sound signals (Code flag N with 3 sound signals if the race will be resailed; code flag N over A with 3 sound signals if the race is abandoned and will not be resailed. Note, the RC can replace code flag N with N over A if it decides later not to resail the race.) This changes Rule 32.1(d). The race committee also should make a courtesy broadcast notifying competitors that the race has been abandoned.
10.7 Resailing Abandoned Races If a race is abandoned (Code flag N), competitors shall return to the starting area to await further instructions from the race committee. The race committee should endeavor to resail abandoned races as soon as practical, however the race committee will not begin a new starting sequence after 3 pm. Except for the Commodore’s Cup, any abandoned race not resailed on the day it was originally scheduled is cancelled.
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11 The Start Races will be started by using rule 26 as follows:
Races shall be started using the following signals. Times shall be taken from the visual signals; the absence of a sound signal shall be disregarded.
Signal Flag and Sound Minutes before Starting Signal Warning Section flag; one sound 5 Preparatory P, I, Z, Z with I, or black flag; one sound 4 One-Minute Preparatory flag removed; 1 long sound 1 Starting Section flag removed; 1 sound 0
The warning signal of each succeeding section shall be made with or after the starting signal of the preceding section. Starting Area
When the spinnaker classes are combined into a Starting Line single start, the Q flag will be used as the section signal. Starting Area The starting line will be between the MORF flag on the race committee signal boat and the starting mark. Boats whose warning signal has not been made shall avoid the starting area. The starting area is defined as extending one half the length of the starting line in all directions from the starting line.
MORF 2011 Race Book 25 11.1 Starting Additional Races on Multiple Race Days When it is the intention of the Race Committee to run an additional race on a given day, the RC will signal its intention to run another race that day by displaying the “R” flag from the Signal Boat at the finish of the previous race. After finishing, competitors shall stay clear of the Finishing Line and observe the starting area boundaries. The “R” flag will be lowered with one sound signal one minute before the Attention Flag (F Flag) signal or first warning signal for the next race.
The F Flag may be displayed by the Signal Boat as courtesy to alert the fleet 5 minutes prior to the first warning signal for the following race. The F Flag will be lowered when the first warning signal is raised beginning the starting sequence of the following race. The F Flag is displayed as a courtesy and is not allowed as the basis for redress.
12 The Finish The finishing line will be between the MORF flag on the race committee signal boat and the finishing mark.
13 Penalty System The Two-Turns Penalty, rule 44.2, will apply.
14 Time Limits The time limit for all races except long distance races shall be 4 hours after the last start. The time limit for long distance races other than the St. Joe and Kenosha races shall be 9 hours after the last start. Boats failing to finish within the time limit will be scored Did Not Finish without a hearing. This changes rules 35, 63.1, A4 and A5. St. Joe and Kenosha long distance races will have a 15 hour time limit after the last start.
15 Protests and Requests for Redress Rules concerning protests, redress, and related matters, are in Part 5 of the Racing Rules of Sailing.
15.1 Notification In addition to the notification(s) required by the rules, a boat intending to protest shall: • Inform the race committee upon finishing or retiring from the race of the protest and the name and/or sail number of the protested yacht. • Notify the Secretary on HOTLINE or email not later than 12:00 noon of the first Monday after the race. The same time limit applies to all protests by the race committee and protest committee and to requests for redress. This changes rules 61.3 and 62.2 • Submit to the protest committee 1 copy via Email or 5 copies of a written protest on or before the commencement of the protest meeting. A protest form is included in this Race Book. • Requests for redress regarding finish times are to be filed not later than the second Friday after the race in question. • Notices of protests by the race committee or protest committee will be posted on the Official Race Notice Board section of the MORF web site (www.RACEMORF.org) to inform boats under rule 61.1(b). • Requests to be included in the hearing by boats that may be affected by the results of a redress request must be submitted in writing. Requests must be received via email, mail or fax by the first Friday following the posting of the redress request on the MORF website.
15.2 Hearings The Protest Committee will hear all pending protests at the Burnham Park Yacht Club at approximately 4:00 pm after boats return to harbor following the next Performance or Competition Series race unless otherwise scheduled by the Protest Committee Chairperson.
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16 Handicap System Races will be scored using the MORF-PHRF handicap system described in this Race Book.
17 Scoring
17.1 Individual Races A boat’s placement in a race will be based on her corrected finishing time. A boat’s corrected finishing time shall be calculated as follows:
Corrected Finishing Time = Elapsed Time – (Time Allowance Mileage × Handicap Rating)
Where: Elapsed Time = Time between starting time for the boat’s section and the boat’s actual finish time. Time Allowance Mileage = The length of the course in statute miles plus 10%. Handicap Rating = The boat’s MORF-PHRF Handicap Rating in seconds per mile.
The boat with the shortest corrected finishing time will place first, the boat with the next shortest corrected finishing time will place second, and so on. Boats with equal corrected finishing times will be tied.
17.2 Series Scoring Race series will be scored using the MORF scoring system. A boat will be awarded points equal to (41 minus its corrected finish position) quantity squared [(41 – corrected finish position)2] for each race. The following table shows the points corresponding to each corrected finish position. This changes rules 89.3(a) and A4.
1–1600 7–1156 13–784 19–484 25–256 31–100 37–16 2–1521 8–1089 14–729 20–441 26–225 32–81 38–9 3–1444 9–1024 15–676 21–400 27–196 33–64 39–4 4–1369 10–961 16–625 22–361 28–169 34–49 40–1 5–1296 11–900 17–576 23–324 29–144 35–36 41–0 6–1225 12–841 18–529 24–289 30–121 36–25
Points awarded for scoring circumstances other than a normal start and finish will be as follows:
DNC (Did not start; did not come to the starting area): 0 points awarded. DNS (Did not start (other than DNC and OCS)): 0 points awarded. OCS (Did not start; on the course side of the starting line at her starting signal and failed to start, or broke rule 30.1): finish position = number of division or section starters plus 1. ZFP (Z flag penalty; 20% penalty under rule 30.2): finish position = normal finish position plus 20%. DNF (Did Not Finish): finish position = number of division or section starters plus 1. RAF (Retired after finishing): finish position = number of division or section starters plus 1. DSQ (Disqualified): finish position = number of division or section starters plus 2.
Series positions are determined based on the average number of points awarded for the best N finishes in a series, where N is the maximum number of races to be counted according to the table below. This changes rules 89.3(a), A2 and A4.
Races Completed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Races Counted (N)1 2 2 3 3 4 4
A race is completed for a section, class or division if it is scored for that section, class or division (Rule 89.3(a)).
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A boat’s overall placement in a series will be determined by summing the points awarded to a boat in all counted races divided by the number of counted races, then ranking competitors based on the average points earned. The boat with the highest average points will place first; the boat with the next highest average points will place second, and so on. This changes rules 89.3(a), A2 and A4. Ties will be broken as prescribed in rule A8.
17.3 Committee Boat Points When a boat serves as committee boat for a race she shall be awarded series points equal to the average points she earned for her best N-1 finishes in other races in that series, where N is the number of races counted to determine series placement. In order to get full credit as race committee, you need to compete in N-1 races.
Compensation for serving as committee boat does not apply to long distances races since the committee boat may compete in these races. This changes rules 89.3(a) and A2. Committee boat points will not be awarded for races that are cancelled or abandoned.
17.4 Classes Sections 4 and 5 will initially be scored as a single Class, Class 45, in the Performance and Competition series races. However if an average of 4 or more qualifying yachts start in each section 4 and 5 in the Performance and/or Competition series, that series will be rescored with sections 4 and 5 scored separately.
Sections 6 and 7 will start as a single Class, Class 67, in the Performance and Competition series races. However, these sections will be scored separately.
In the Lady Skipper Series, Sections 4 & 5 and Sections 6 & 7 will be scored as two single Classes, Class 45 and Class 67, regardless of the average number of boats starting in each individual section.
For the MORF Open, sections 4 and 5 will be scored separately regardless of the average number of boats starting in each individual section.
For all other MORF races (casual, double/single handed, long distance, etc.), all yachts will be scored in the divisions shown in the table of starting times for a particular race or series.
18 Safety Regulations
18.1 Check-in Procedure A boat intending to compete in the day’s race(s) shall check in with the committee boat. After the committee boat has anchored and hoisted the on-station signal (the MORF burgee or a blue “RC” flag), a boat intending to race should pass close to the committee boat and hail the boat’s name, sail number and section. A boat must receive acknowledgment from the race committee to complete her check-in and ensure that she will be scored. Having her mainsail hoisted and her section flag displayed will facilitate a boat’s check-in. Checking in by radio is discouraged. Boats checking in after the first warning signal shall avoid the starting area until after their warning signal has been made.
18.2 Retirement A boat that retires from a race or decides not to compete in later races that day shall notify the race committee as soon as possible by hail or by radio on VHF channel 69. If the Committee boat cannot be reached, another yacht racing should be notified, and a message should be left on the HOTLINE notifying the Secretary of the boat’s withdrawal.
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18.3 No Sail Zones The U.S. Coast Guard and Chicago Police Department have designated all water intake cribs as “Security Zones”. No boat shall approach closer than 100 yards to a crib or sail inside the Security Zone delineated by specially marked buoys surrounding a crib. Security zones delineated by specially marked buoys are designated as obstructions.
19 Equipment
19.1 Race Categories All MORF races are designated as Category 4 races. A boat competing in a MORF race shall be equipped in accordance with the Offshore Racing Congress’s Special Regulations Governing Minimum Equipment and Accommodations Standards (ORC Special Regulations) and US SAILING Prescriptions thereto, as modified by MORF, for the applicable race category.
The complete ORC regulations are to be used in any dispute. The complete ORC regulations can be obtained from United States Sailing Association, 15 Maritime Dr, PO Box 1260, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Phone (401) 683-0800; Fax 401 683-0840; Info Fax 888 US-SAIL-6; http://offshore.ussailing.org/sas/ISAF_Special_Regulations.htm
19.2 Modifications to the ORC Special Regulations The following current ISAF Offshore Special Regulations are modified as follows:
3.09.3 For yachts with age date before 1993, bilge pumps and cockpit drains may be connected to a common drainage system provided the system has sufficient capacity to handle maximum combined volume. 3.14.6(c), 4.04.1 (a) (iii) Wire Lifelines and Jackstays may be coated or sleeved. 4.11.1 Light List not required 4.26.4(e) Storm jib is recommended but not required. 4.23.1 Pyrotechnic signals shall conform to U.S. Coast Guard Regulations. 5.01.1 The first US Sailing Prescription is changed by adding Type II and III Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices. The third US Sailing Prescription is changed to the following: “All personnel on deck shall wear personal flotation at all times except when the Skipper of the boat directs that it may be set aside”
19.3 Equipment Requirements The equipment listed below is illustrative of the equipment required for monohull boats competing in a category 4 race.
Bow and stern pulpits Magnetic compass Taut lifelines Two fire extinguishers Toilet First aid kit and manual Bunks Foghorn Interior hand holds Radar reflector Manual bilge pump Non-electronic navigational charts Two buckets of 9-liter capacity Echo sounder or lead line Seacocks on all thru-hulls Anchor Soft wood plug for each thru-hull PFDs with whistles and reflective patches Navigation lights & spare bulbs One lifebuoy or Life sling with light Handhelds Marine VHF radio Heaving line Minimum of two halyards per mast Tools for severing the rigging Mainsail reefing equipment Knife in the cockpit Heavy-weather Jib
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19.4 St. Joe and Kenosha Races The following additional equipment shall be required for the Chicago to Michigan City and the Michigan City to Chicago races: 19.4.1 Toe Rail -- A toe rail of minimum height 3/4 inches shall be permanently installed around the foredeck. 19.4.2 Jackstays -- Boats shall be fitted with jackstays attached to through-bolted or welded deck plates or other suitable and strong anchorage fitted on deck. 19.4.3 Safety Harnesses and Tethers -- Each crew member shall have a harness, and a safety tether not more than seven feet long with a snap hook at each end. 19.4.4 Bilge Pump(s) -- Boats shall have at least one permanently installed manual bilge pump operable with all cockpit seats, hatches and companionways shut. 19.4.5 Compass -- Boats shall have a permanently installed marine magnetic compass. 19.4.6 Reserve Navigation Lights -- Boats must carry reserve navigation lights with a power and/or wiring system separate from that used for the Navigation Lights. 19.4.7 Waterproof Flashlight -- Boats shall carry a watertight flashlight or searchlight. 19.4.8 Spare Tiller -- Boats shall carry an emergency tiller. Boats using an unbreakable metal tiller are exempt from this requirement. 19.4.9 Emergency Steering Methods -- Crews must be aware of proven alternative methods of steering the boat in any sea condition in the event of rudder loss. 19.4.10 Boats shall carry a storm jib that meets ORC 4.26.4(e). 19.4.11 Permanently Installed Marine Radio -- Boats shall carry a permanently installed VHF marine radio connected to a masthead antenna. 19.4.12 Global Positioning System (GPS) -- Boats shall carry a GPS. 19.4.13 Propulsion Engine and Fuel -- A propulsion engine shall be provided with fuel sufficient to motor at a speed of 3.5 knots for ten hours. 19.4.14 Drinking Water -- At least 2.4 US gallons of drinking water for emergency use shall be provided in a dedicated and sealed container(s). 19.4.15 Pyrotechnic Signals – It is recommended but not required that each boat shall carry 4 red parachute flares.
19.5 Owner’s Responsibility The safety of a boat and its crew is the sole and inescapable responsibility of the owner, or the owner’s representative, who must do their best to ensure that the yacht is fully sound, thoroughly seaworthy and manned by an experienced crew who are physically fit to face bad weather. They must ensure that the boat is sound in all respects, that all required safety equipment is aboard, is properly maintained and stowed, and that the crew knows where it is and how it is used.
Neither the establishment of these special regulations, their use by the organizing authority, nor the inspection of a yacht under these regulations in any way limits or reduces the complete and unlimited responsibility of the owner or owner’s representative. The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone (rule 4).
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20 Radio Communications The Committee boat will monitor VHF Channel 69. Competitors may use Channel 69 (or an alternate channel designated by the committee boat) to communicate with the committee boat concerning matters of health and safety. Except as permitted by these sailing instructions, a boat shall neither make radio transmissions while racing nor receive radio communications not available to all boats. This restriction also applies to mobile telephones, fax and e-mail communications. Personal communications not related to weather or sea conditions, the day’s race(s), or sailboat racing, and which could not be construed in any way as “outside help” are excluded from this restriction.
21 Race Committee Courtesy Broadcasts The Race Committee may report visual signals displayed and other pertinent information over VHF Channel 69 (or an alternate channel as directed by the Race Committee). This information is provided as a courtesy to competitors and does not in any way alter their responsibility to observe the Race Committee’s visual signals which govern the conduct of the race. Errors or omissions involving such courtesy broadcasts shall not be grounds for redress. This changes rule 41 (outside help).
22 Prizes To qualify for a trophy a yacht’s owner(s) or charterer(s) must have paid all dues and fees incurred during the current season.
22.1 Award Limits The number of awards in a section, class or division will depend on the level of participation in the individual race or series to a maximum of 5 as specified in the following table.
Average Number of Starters Number of Awards Less than 2 0 2 or 3 1 4, 5 or 6 2 More than 6.0 3
The “average number of starters” in a section is defined as [the total number of yachts that started in completed races in a series] divided by [the number of completed races in the series]. A boat serving as committee boat will be counted as a starter in her section or class and division for the purpose of this calculation. If sections 4 and 5 are ultimately scored as separate sections for a series, trophy limits will be applied separately to each section. In the case of a tie, see section 22.6.
Award Limits for the MORF Open Fall Series will be determined excluding non-MORF members from the calculation of average number of starters.
22.2 Individual Trophies A boat qualifies for an individual race trophy if she is one of the three yachts with the best corrected finish times in each section or class of every race (excluding the Beer Can, Yacht Club Challenge and Commodore’s Cup) and does not qualify for an award under sections 22.3 or 22.4. A boat may receive only one individual race trophy per series. In case of a tie, each boat qualifies. The number of individual trophies awarded is limited pursuant to section 22.1.
1. A yacht must have finished the required race in order to qualify for an individual race trophy. 2. An individual race trophy will be awarded for a yacht’s single best finish within a series. Series trophy winners are not eligible for single race trophies within the same series. 3. All Casual races, the Blues Cruise and the Mini Mac collectively will be considered a single series for single race awards purposes. 4. No single race trophies will be given for the MORF Open or Tune-up Race.
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22.3 Brag Flags/Sponsored Races Brag Flags will be awarded for each section or class pursuant to section 17.4 for the following series and are in addition to trophies awarded pursuant to Section 22.4:
Series or Regatta Brag Flags Awarded Crowley’s Sprint Regatta 1st place in each Class (limited pursuant to section 22.1) Goose Island MORF Open 1st place in each Class (limited pursuant to section 22.1) Sail 312 Lady Skipper Series 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each Class (limited pursuant to section 22.1) UK-Halsey Sprint Regatta 1st place in each Class (limited pursuant to section 22.1) Weather Mark Commodore’s Cup 1st and 2nd place in spinnaker division and 1st place in Jib and Main
22.4 Series Trophies Series Trophies will be awarded in addition to perpetual trophies for each section or class pursuant to section 17.4 for the following series. Winners of perpetual trophies are not eligible for series trophies.
Series Trophies Awarded Performance Series Each section or class Competition Series Each section or class MORF Open Fall Series Each Division (class awards pursuant to section 22.3) Long Distance Each Division Lady’s Skipper Each Division (class awards pursuant to section 22.3)
Series trophy winners must have competed in, or served as committee boat for, at least the number of counted races in a series.
A boat qualifies for a series trophy if she is one of the three yachts with the highest average points as determined in section 17.2. The number of series trophies awarded is limited pursuant to section 22.1.
Awards for the Beer Can Yacht Club Challenge races are provided by Columbia Yacht Club. MORF does not provide awards for this series.
22.5 Boat of the Year for Spinnaker and JAM Boat of the Year Trophies will be awarded to the Spinnaker and Jib & Main boats with the best overall average divisional performances for the year in the Performance Series, Competition Series and MORF Open races. The number of races used in Boat of the Year scoring will be the sum of counted MORF races completed during the year for the Performance Series, Competition Series, and MORF Open races. MORF Open will be rescored for BOTY excluding non-MORF members. To qualify for BOTY a yacht must offer service as committee boat and accept an assignment when called upon per section 17.3, however canceled races will count for BOTY committee boat service.
22.6 Awards Issued for Ties In the case of a tie in any individual race or series eligible for an award, duplicate awards will be issued.
Duplicate awards will not be awarded in the case of a tie in the UK, Crowley’s and Dominick Marano sprint regattas. The place winner will be determined by ranking the tied boats by the sum of their combined corrected times for the 2 race regatta. The lowest combined corrected time wins that place. 32 MORF 2011 Race Book
22.7 Perpetual Trophies
Awarded to the highest overall scoring yacht in the Commodore’s Cup Spinnaker Division of the Commodore’s Cup Regatta. Awarded to the yacht with the highest score in the Jib and Great Lakes Sailor Trophy Main Division of the Commodore’s Cup Regatta. Chicago Yachting and Navigation Awarded to the highest scoring yacht in the Spinnaker Trophy Division in the MORF Open Fall Series. Awarded to the highest scoring yacht in the Jib and Main Jim Callahan Memorial Trophy Division in the MORF Open Fall Series. Awarded to the overall highest scoring yacht in the Lady Aqua-Matic Perpetual Trophy Skippers Series. Awarded to the highest scoring Spinnaker Division yacht in Rodi Perpetual Trophy the Long Distance Series. Awarded to the highest scoring yacht in the Jib and Main Custom Sails Trophy Division in the Long Distance Series. Awarded to the yacht that finishes first in Spinnaker Skippers Club Perpetual Trophy Division in the Skippers Club Long Distance Classic. Gene & Jane Zimmer Memorial Awarded to the yacht that finishes first in Spinnaker Trophy Division for the Gene & Jane Zimmer Memorial. Awarded to the Spinnaker yacht with the best-corrected Mallory Trophy time in the Single Handed Race. Awarded to the highest scoring Jib and Main yacht in the John Klem Memorial Trophy Mallory Single handed Race. Awarded to the highest scoring yacht in Spinnaker Division Dominick Marano Regatta in the Dominick Marano Regatta. Awarded to the yacht, in the opinion of the Executive Committee, “kicked the most a$$” during the first two Rookie of the Year Trophy seasons as a MORF member, while still maintaining the Corinthian traditions of our sport.
Additional trophies (except perpetual trophies) are available for multi-owner boats at the owner’s cost. Call the trophy Chairman at the start of the season for details.
23 Disclaimer of Liability Competitors participate in MORF races entirely at their own risk. See rule 4, Decision to Race. The organizing authority (MORF) will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after these races.
24 Insurance Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of $300,000 per event or the equivalent. MORF 2011 Race Book 33 Special Sailing Instructions Individual Races and Series These Special Sailing Instructions (SSI’s) modify and supplement the General Sailing instructions (GSI’s). Therefore, for complete information, they must be read in conjunction with one another.
Performance and Competition Series The Performance and Competition Series each will consist of 6 races. The planned course configuration for each race is indicated in the Race Schedule but may be changed at the discretion of the race committee. Windward/Leeward courses will normally be the long (full circle) courses. However, Crowley’s, UK and Marano Regatta races will use the short (half circle) courses.
Double-Handed Race Only two persons are allowed on the boat from the time it leaves the dock or mooring until it crosses the finish line. Automatic steering devices are not permitted. Boats will start the race as three divisions; Jib and Main, Spinnaker and Multihulls.
Goose Island Sail 312 Lady Skippers Series A lady must be at the helm at all times when a boat is racing. There will be 4 classes. Jib and Main boats will start as one class. Spinnaker boats will start as two classes. Multihulls start in a separate class. Prizes/Social Activity: Following the last race of the series on September 25, there will be a party location will be announced on MORF website by September 21. Goose Island beer and appetizers will be provided along with brag flags awarded to the top finishers.
Mallory Single-Handed Race Only one person is allowed on the boat from the time it leaves the dock or mooring until it crosses the finish line. That person must always be wearing a Coast Guard approved life jacket and safety harness that is continuously attached to the yacht either directly or via jack lines. Automatic steering devices are permitted. Each boat’s starting time will depend on her rating. Start Sequence: The slowest rated boat will start first followed by the other boats in descending order of their handicap ratings. The interval between starting times of boats will be equal to the difference in their handicap ratings times the course length. Since handicaps are applied to starting times rather than finish times, boats will place in the order in which they finish. Course: The course will be a standard triangular course. In order to plan the starting sequence, the race committee requires a list of participants. Actual Mileage: 6.1 Time allowance mileage: 6.8
MORF members must complete and return the entry form at least one week prior to the race.
Each entrant will be notified of final sailing instructions with the starting sequence prior to the race.
MALLORY SINGLE-HANDED RACE ENTRY FORM E-mail to racemorf.com or phone the information to 312-566-7333, no later than 1 week before the race. In order to plan the starting sequence, the race committee requires a list of participants. Name Address City State Zip Phone: Res. Bus. Yacht Name: Sail Number: Fleet: SPINNAKER or JaM (Circle one, may be different from regular races)
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Long Distance Series Starting/Finishing Instructions Committee boats may compete in long distance races. After starting all sections, the starting committee boat shall hoist anchor and make sail as quickly as possible in a seaman-like fashion. After turning off her engine she shall sail past the starting mark, noting the time as she passes the mark – usually not more than 10 minutes after the last start. That time will be her starting time.
All boats must have an accurate time keeping device set to the correct time and writing materials for recording finish times. A boat that reaches the finishing mark and finds no committee boat on station shall pass the mark close aboard and record her finishing time. She shall then take station approximately 50 yards from the finishing mark in a direction perpendicular to the direction from the last mark before the finish thereby establishing the finishing line. She shall then record the finishing times of subsequent finishers. A boat shall serve as finishing committee boat for one hour unless relieved earlier. After one hour she shall inform the next finisher that she is required to relieve her as finishing committee boat. That boat shall then take station adjacent to the serving finishing committee boat and record the finishing times of boats for the next hour. If no boat finishes between 60 and 70 minutes after a boat has taken station as finishing committee boat, she is excused. A boat may serve as finishing committee boat for longer than one hour at her discretion. A boat that fails to comply with this finishing committee boat instruction shall be penalized one place in that race.
Each boat should record its own finish time and ensure that its finish has been properly recorded by the committee boat. This requirement can be met by contacting the committee boat after finishing by radio on channel 69 and/or by hailing without interfering with other racers.
Long Distance Series - Race #1 – Chicago to St. Joe – June 3, 6 PM Starting Area: SA7 Start Sequence: GSI 7 – Table 6 Course: SA7 to finish Soutwest of the St Joseph harbor entrance at approximately N42 06.83 and W86 30.17. There will be no intermediate marks in the course. The race committee may set a mark near RC boat. Approximately 1 mile from finish, each boat shall notify RC on Channel 78. Sail number boards must be displayed on the STARBOARD side at the finish. Distance: Actual Mileage: 57.2 Time Allowance Mileage: 62.9 Rafting: Free dockage is available at SJRYC. There will be indoor showers available. Please call ahead if your yacht requires more than 7ft draft to help us dock you. City of St Joseph West Basin Municipal Marina (call Habormaster 269-983-5432), or at the arboretum. Visitors will be permitted to raft at any of these locations. Please raft behind other competitors slips so as to not block boats that are not participants. Competitors slips will be marked inn some noticeable fashion. Social Activities: The SJRYC is proud to present two bands on June 4th. Steve Foresman from 5pm-8pm and P.S. Dump Your Boyfriend (a.k.a. Pfreak Show) from 8pm-midnight.
Long Distance Race (non-series) – St. Joe to Chicago – June 4, 9 AM Starting Area: near SJMC0 (42° 06.600' N 086° 30.500' W) Start Sequence: GSI 7 – Table 6 Course: JMCo to SA4 (approximately N41 52.30 and W87 35.20 - About 2 NM east of Buckingham Fountain). There will be no intermediate marks in the course. The race committee may set a mark near RC boat. Approximately 1 mile from finish, each boat shall notify RC on Channel 78. Sail number boards must be displayed on the STARBOARD side at the finish. Distance: Actual Mileage: 58.3 Time Allowance Mileage: 64.1
MORF 2011 Race Book 35 Long Distance Series – Race #2 – Gene and Jane Zimmer Memorial Race - June 12, 9AM Starting Area: Southwest mark of MORF circle, Mark “6” Start Sequence: GSI 7 – Table 6 Course: Mark “6” to the Northeast Shoal Lighted Buoy (R) keeping Clemson Shoal Lighted Buoy (C) to starboard, to Danger Buoy “D” (D) port rounding, and finish at Clemson Shoal Lighted Buoy (C) to port Distance: Actual Mileage: 19.3 Time Allowance Mileage: 21.3
Gene and Jane Zimmer
EXERCISE CAUTION TO AVOID SHOALS BETWEEN CLEMSON SHOALS AND Must keep Clemson Shoal Lighted JACKSON PARK Buoy (C) to starboard on the first leg.
Long Distance Series – Race #3 – Chicago to Kenosha Saturday June 25, 8:00AM CDT Starting Area: SA7 Starting Sequence: Table 6 Course: There will be no intermediate marks in the course. Coordinates for finish will be posted on the MORF website no later than June 22. Distance: Approximately 52 miles. Final miles will be posted on the MORF website no later than June 22. Rafting: Free dockage is available on the wall at KYC. Mooring may be available through Southport Marina (262-657-5565) at your own expense.
Long Distance Series – Race #4 – Kenosha to Chicago Sunday June 26, 8:00AM CDT Starting Area: Near South end of breakwater. Coordinates will be posted on the MORF website no later than June 22. Starting Sequence: Table 6 Course: There will be no intermediate marks in the course. Finish at MORF Circle Mark #1 to Port. Distance: Approximately 51 miles. Actual miles will be posted on the MORF website no later than June 22.
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MORF Harbor Open Sunday, July 3, 11:30 AM Starting Area: SA7 Section Breaks and Start Sequence: will be posted on the web site by 6/29/2011 Course: It is the intention of the RC to run Triangle course “T”. This race is open to non-MORF members and the entry fee is waived. Non-MORF members must complete and sign the MORF application. Scan and email to [email protected] or fax to 847-586-2031 prior to Wednesday June 29th.
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MORF Vintage Boat Race Sunday, July 24, 11:30 AM Starting Area: SA7 Start Sequence: GSI 7 – Table 4 Course: It is the intention of the RC to run Circle Course “C”. This race is open to all boats with a HIN construction date prior to January, 1991. This race is open to non- MORF members and the entry fee is waived. However, non-MORF members must complete and sign the MORF application scan and email to [email protected] or fax to 847-586-2031 prior to Wednesday July 20th.
Long Distance Series – Race #5 – Skippers Club Sunday August 21, 9:00AM Starting Area: Southwest mark of MORF circle, Mark “6” Start Sequence: GSI 7 – Table 6 Course: Mark “6” to port rounding of Northeast Shoal Lighted Buoy (R) keeping Clemson Shoal Buoy (C) to the West, to port rounding of Danger Buoy “D” (D), to STARBOARD rounding of Northeast Shoal Lighted Buoy (R), and keeping Clemson Shoal Buoy (C) to the West, finish at Mark “6” to port. Distance: Actual Mileage: 23.1 Time Allowance Mileage: 25.4
CAUTION: SHOAL WATERS Must leave Clemson Shoal Lighted INSHORE Buoy (C) to the West. OF CLEMSON SHOALS BUOY.
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Leukemia Cup www.leukemiacup.org/il Saturday, August 27
Chicago area residents can raise a sail to help fight leukemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma Aug by participating in the 13th Annual Leukemia Cup Regatta, at the Columbia Yacht Club. For more information about participating in the 2011 Leukemia Cup Regatta, follow the link above.
UK-Halsey Sprint Regatta Saturday, May 28, 11:00 AM Starting Area: SA7 Start Sequence: GSI 7 – Table 3 See GSI 11.0 – Starting Additional Races Course: It is the intention of the RC to run two windward leeward races utilizing GSI #10 Windward/Leeward Course S Prizes: Brag flags and beer will be provided by our race Sponsor – UK-Halsey at Connie’s in conjunction with the Commodore’s Cup party on September 18, 2011 at 5 PM.
Crowley’s Sprint Regatta Saturday, July 9, 11:00 AM Starting Area: SA7 Start Sequence: GSI 7 – Table 3 See GSI 11.0 – Starting Additional Races Course: It is the intention of the RC to run two windward leeward races utilizing GSI #10 Windward/Leeward Course S Prizes: Brag flags and beer will be provided by our race Sponsor – Crowley’s at Connie’s in conjunction with the Commodore’s Cup party on September 18, 2011 at 5 PM.
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Dominick Marano Regatta Sunday, September 11, 11:00 AM Starting Area: SA7 Start Sequence: GSI 7 – Table 3 See GSI 11.0 – Starting Additional Races Course: It is the intention of the RC to run two windward leeward races utilizing GSI #10 Windward/Leeward Courses (S, W, X, Y)
Weather Mark Tavern Commodore’s Cup Regatta Saturday and Sunday September 17 and 18, 11:00 AM Starting Area: SA7 Section Breaks: Two Divisions: JaM and Spinnaker. There will not be a Multihull division. The series will consist of three races with no throw-outs; two races scheduled for Saturday and one race for Sunday Start Sequence: GSI 7 – Table 8 See GSI 11.0 – Starting Additional Races. If two races are not completed on Saturday, two or three races may be run on Sunday. Course: To be determined by the committee boat Qualify: Boats will be invited to participate in the Commodore’s Cup based on their series placement in their section or class. If sections 4 and 5 are scored as separate sections for a series, yachts will be invited from each section. If sections 4 and 5 are scored as a single class, sections 4 and 5 and will be considered a single section for the purpose of qualifying yachts for the Commodore’s Cup. (see GSI 17.4) To be eligible to be invited to participate, a boat must have competed in at least the “counted” number of races in either the Performance or Competition series. In addition, the boat must meet one or more of the following criteria: 1. The boat must have placed first or second in a section or class that was scored separately in either the Performance or Competition series. If a boat qualifies in both spinnaker and JAM, the boat will be invited to race in the division in which they qualified for in the Performance Series unless they notify the Commodore otherwise by the Tuesday preceding the first Commodores Cup race. 2. An additional number of eligible boats will be invited provided the total number of boats in each section is not greater than 4. Selection will be based on the highest total average points awarded for both the Performance and Competition series.
Goose Island MORF Open Regatta Saturday and Sunday September 24 and 25, 11:00 AM.
The regatta will consist of three races, two on Saturday, one on Sunday (plus one make-up if needed) with no throw-outs. Starting Area: SA7 See GSI 11.0 – Starting Additional Races Section Breaks and Start Sequence: will be posted on the web site by 9/21/2010. Prizes/Social Activity: There will be a post-race party Sunday, September 25 location will be posted on MORF website by September 21. Goose Island beer and appetizers will be provided along with brag Flags awarded to the first place finishers in each section.
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Wednesday Night Beer Can Series (monohulls only) Sailing Instructions for the Columbia Yacht Club Beer Can Regatta are located at www.columbiayachtclub.com Starting Area: SA7 Section Breaks / Start Sequence: Section breaks and start sequence will be announced on the Columbia Yacht Club wed site. www.columbiayachtclub.com Handicaps: Boats will be rescored by MORF using MORF handicaps Prizes: At the end of the season we will award a can of beer for each first place division finish during the series. Boat with the most series points with no throw outs will pick the brand. In case of a tie, all first place division winners must come to an agreement on brand.
Wednesday Night Beer Can Mount Gay Rum Yacht Club Challenge Regatta (monohulls only) June 22, July 6 and August 3, 6:40 pm
The Mount Gay Rum Yacht Club Challenge Regatta Trophy, an award first presented in 2004, is presented to the yacht club or sailing association which has the best performance in the Columbia – Mount Gay Rum Yacht Club Challenge Regatta. The regatta is organized by Columbia Yacht Club and consists of a series of three Wednesday evening races which are part of Columbia Yacht Club’s Beer Can Regatta. MORF members are invited to participate in the Mount Gay Rum Yacht Club Challenge Regatta representing MORF.
The Sailing Instructions for the Columbia Yacht Club Beer Can Regatta, which can be found on the Columbia Yacht Club Website (www.columbiayachtclub.com) will apply.
Starting Area: SA7 Section Breaks / Start Sequence: Section breaks and start sequence will be announced on the Columbia Yacht Club wed site. www.columbiayachtclub.com
Scoring: The Columbia – Mount Gay Rum Yacht Club Challenge Regatta consists of three races to be sailed on June 22, July 6 and August 3. Teams of boats from Burnham Park, Chicago and Columbia Yacht Clubs and the Midwest Open Racing Fleet (MORF) will compete in three classes: • Jib and Main • Spinnaker 2 composed of boats from the normal Beer Can Spinnaker 3 and T-10 classes. • Spinnaker 1 composed of boats from the normal Beer Can Spinnaker 1 and Spinnaker 2 classes. The three races will be scored as a series with no throw outs. If one or more races are abandoned, the remaining races will make up the series.
Handicaps: The Columbia Yacht Club Beer Can Race Committee will assign handicaps in a similar basis to LMPHRF (www.lmphrf.org) – NSHCPs for jib and main boats and HCPs for spinnaker boats.
Mount Gay Rum Yacht Club Challenge Regatta Trophy winner will be determined as follows: 1. The first three boats from each participating club/association in each class will be ranked 1-12. If a club/association has fewer than three boats in a class, scores of 13 will be assigned to make up a total of three entries for each club/association. If a boat is entered through more than one club/association, she will be scored for all clubs/associations through which she is entered. 2. The scores from 1. above for each club/association will be added. The club/association with the lowest total wins the Trophy. 3. In case of a tie, the tie will be broken using the Jib and Main class results only. If necessary, RRS A8 will be used to break any ties in the Jib and Main Class.
For boats that do not participate in the Wednesday Night Beer Can Series as members of BPYC, CYC or ColYC, a $30.00 regatta entry fee must be paid to Columbia Yacht Club along with a completed entry form (back of this book) by the Wednesday preceding the race. Boats already participating in the Beer Can Series as members of BPYC, CYC or ColYC also can be scored in the MGRYCCR on behalf of MORF for a fee of just $10.00.
Prizes: Columbia Yacht Club awards the Mount Gay Rum Yacht Club challenge prizes. MORF 2011 Race Book 41
Columbia Yacht Club Beer Can Series / Yacht Club Challenge Regatta 2011 MORF Entry Form
Entry Deadline: 4:00 PM on Monday prior to the date of the first race sailed Check one □ I participate through CYC, ColYC or BPYC and would also like to be scored as a MORF boat for $10 □ I am not a member of CYC, ColYC or BPYC and wish to participate in the full Beer Can Season for $100 □ I am not a member of CYC, ColYC or BPYC and wish to participate in only the Yacht Club Challenge for $30
Boat Name: ______Sail Number: ______
Owner: ______Membership Number: ______
Email Address: ______Designated Skipper: ______
Daytime Phone: ______Evening Phone: ______
Section(s) Entered: Jib and Main ______Tartan Ten ______Spinnaker ______
Boat Make/Model/Length/Year: ______
Draft: ______Propeller Type: Folding ____ Feathering _____ Fixed Two Blade ____ Fixed Three Blade____
Genoa Overlap (LP): ______Do you race with a Roller Furling Headsail? Yes____ No ____
If yes, do you change headsails for racing? Yes____ No ____
Does your boat have a luff furling Main Sail? In the Mast ______Behind the Mast ______No ______
How is your spinnaker tacked while racing (check all that apply):
No Spinnaker: ______Deck: ______Spinnaker Pole: ______Sprit or Prod: ______
Handicap Rating: LMPHRF HCP: ______LMPHRF NSHCP: ______MORF: ______In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Beer Can Regatta, and being fully aware of the dangers which may befall mariners, the undersigned, for himself and his heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns, hereby waives any and all claims which he, and any of them, may have against Columbia Yacht Club and its respective officers, members of the Board of Directors, members, employees and agents arising out of the participation of the undersigned in the Beer Can Regatta. I specifically agree that it is my responsibility to see that my boat is seaworthy in hull, rig and gear; that she meets the USCG and City of Chicago equipment requirements; and that she will be competently manned. I further state that the rating information provided above will be applicable at the time my boat is raced.
Member’s signature: ______Date: ______A completed and signed entry form and a check for the entry fee made payable to Columbia Yacht Club received by Columbia Yacht Club (111 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601) by the entry deadline constitutes the complete entry package. Please notify the MORF secretary of your entry. 42 MORF 2011 Race Book
Rabbit Start 1st. Pass - - 3 long horn sounds when crossing Pin Committee boat will start at the Pin and sail on a Port Beat to a distance suitable for a safe start. Committee boat will sail back on a starboard tack on the same line to the Pin and tack back after passing the Pin.
2nd. Pass - -2 long horn sounds when crossing Pin Committee boat will sail on a Port Beat on the same line to the same distance of the 1st beat. Committee boat will sail back on a starboard tack on the same line to the Pin and tack back after passing the Pin.
3rd. Pass Start - -1 Long horn sound when crossing Pin Committee boat will sail on a Port Beat on the same line as the first two passes.
Race starts on the 3rd pass as the Committee boat passes the pin. All boats will start between the moving committee boat and the Pin.
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SUMMARY OF BASIC SITUATIONS UNDER THE RACING RULES (2009-2012)
This is a simplified explanation of the basic racing rules and is not intended to replace the Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012 (as amended). You are encouraged to consult your rule book for specifics, including definitions of bolded terms.
A boat may not use her engine for propulsion from four minutes before her starting signal until after she has cleared the finish line. (Definition of Racing and RRS 42)
A boat shall avoid contact with another boat. (Rule 14).
When a right-of-way boat changes course, she shall give the other boat room to keep clear (Rule 16).
When boats are on opposite tacks, a port-tack boat shall keep clear of a starboard-tack boat (Rule10).
When boats are on the same tack and overlapped, a windward boat shall keep clear of a leeward boat. (Rule 11).
A boat clear astern that becomes overlapped to leeward of a windward boat shall not sail above her proper course while the boats remain overlapped. (Rule 17.1)
When boats are on the same tack and not overlapped, a boat clear astern shall keep clear of a boat clear ahead (Rule 12).
An inside boat is entitled to room at a mark or obstruction provided she established her overlap before reaching a three-length zone.
If a boat is clear ahead when she reaches the three-length zone, the boat clear astern shall keep clear even if an overlap is established later.
If two boats are approaching a mark or obstruction on opposite tacks, and one of the boats tacks within the three-length zone, the boat that tacked shall keep clear of the boat that did not tack.
When starting, an inside boat is not entitled to room at the committee boat or SA-7 mark. The race committee boat is not considered an obstruction.
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MORF PHILOSOPHY ON SAILING PROFESSIONALS
The purpose of MORF is to aid its members in improving their sailing skills in offshore boats. As a result, MORF allows the occasional use of sailing professionals as crew. The primary role of the sailing professional should be instructional. Sailing professionals are discouraged from participating in the Commodore’s Cup.
GUIDELINES FOR GUESTS AT YACHT CLUBS
Jackson Park Yacht Club will be hosting their annual Blues Fest on . The party will consist of a dinner and feature a live blues band and dancing. See their ad on page 36. Advance dinner reservations for yourself and your crew are encouraged. Free parking and rafting.
Kenosha Yacht Club is looking forward to a good MORF turnout. We are the guests of KYC, which is responsible for all docking space.
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COMMITTEE BOAT PROCEDURES The purpose of the following section is to acquaint all MORF members as well as committee boat crews with the procedures required to run a successful race. The committee boat assigned to run a race is responsible for all aspects of the race. That is: 1. Obtain the MORF race committee equipment. 2. Be on station at the starting area at least 1 hour before the first start. 3. Select a course. 4. Set the starting line. 5. Start each MORF section.
6. Set the finish line. 7. Record the finish times for each yacht and any other information pertinent to the race (e.g.
protests).
8. Promptly communicate the results of the race to the MORF HOTLINE. 9. Abandonment: Evaluate conditions by observation, marine weather, and consultation with any officer(s) before abandoning any race. Primary concern is safety. If a race is abandoned 1 hour or more before the start, notify Columbia Yacht Club (312) 938-3625, Burnham Park Yacht Club (312) 427-4664, tender service at Monroe St, Corinthian Yacht Club (773) 334-9100, Jackson Park Yacht Club (773) 684-5522 and call on channel 69 to notify racers as below. If the decision is made within one hour of the first start, notify MORF racers on channel 69 every
10 minutes up to the first scheduled start. Contact the club secretary as soon as possible.
During the Week before the Race 1. Check with the Treasurer and make arrangements to obtain the committee boat equipment and receive special instructions, if any. 2. Check with your crew members to be sure you will have enough crew. At least 3 to 4 people are needed to run a MORF race efficiently. 3. Review these committee boat procedures with your crew if possible and make tentative crew assignments for each responsibility. 4. Plan to arrive at the assigned starting area at least one hour before the first flag. 5. Review special instructions for course selection.
The Morning of the Race 1. Make sure you have the correct time (from a GPS). 2. Listen to the NOAA near-shore marine weather forecast to learn what wind, sea, and general weather conditions are expected, particularly anticipated wind shifts. 3. Inflate any inflatable marks required. 4. Arrive at the starting area one hour before the first flag. This will give you time to consider the course and set the starting line before the arrival of the `early birds’, which tends to be distracting. It is important that your position be approximately as shown on the charts for the scheduled starting area. 5. Upon arrival in the starting area (or before) hoist the large MORF flag to identify your boat as the Race Committee boat. The MORF flag will constitute one end of the starting and finishing lines so it should be positioned so that the person observing the start/finish line can position him or herself directly below the flag. 6. Observe the wind patterns in the course area, taking wind bearings at frequent intervals. 7. Once you have ascertained the predominant wind direction, anchor any inflatable marks required, or arrange for another boat to set the mark after the committee is anchored. 46 MORF 2011 Race Book
Setting the Starting Line When selecting the course and setting the starting line, please take directions from MORF officers. They may have information that is unavailable to you (e.g., courses used by other racing fleets, missing markers, etc.).
The objective in setting the starting line is to orient the line relative to the wind direction so that no position on the line is more advantageous than any other position. This should result in a uniform distribution of boats along the starting line and a fair start.
Question: On which side of the line should the committee boat be anchored? Answer: It is customary practice to anchor the committee boat so that boats will pass the starting mark on the same side as the other marks of the course. In other words: Marks to Port (Red) – starting mark on the left. Marks to Starboard (Green) – starting mark on the right.
Question: How long should the starting line be? Answer: The starting line should be 1 to 1.5 times the aggregate length of the boats racing in the largest section. For ten 30-foot boats, for example, this would be 300 to 500 feet. The starting line should be lengthened when wind and/or lake conditions make boat handling difficult.
Question: How should the starting line be angled to the wind? Answer: This depends on whether the first leg is a beat or a reach. The following are recommended: Windward Starts – Anchor the committee boat so that it forms a line perpendicular (90 degrees) to the wind or so that the starting mark (pin end of the line) is slightly favored (no more than a 5 degrees). Refer to Figure A. Reaching Starts (normally only used for LD races) – Anchor the committee boat so that the leeward end of the line is clearly favored (up to 15 degrees) so that leeward yachts will not be blanketed. Refer to Figure B.
Figure A: Recommended Line Figure B: Reaching Starts for Windward Starts Wind RC Wind
90o o o B 5 85 RC A Course to First Mark 15o B Boat A is slightly ahead of boat B
Boat A is ahead of boat B
A
After the Committee Boat is Anchored The wind observer should continue to take wind readings as The recorder begins to check in boats for the race. Record the boat name, sail number and the section flag she is flying.
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Determine the course to be sailed. 1. An Olympic, trapezoidal, or windward/leeward course is recommended for Performance, Competition, Commodore Cup, and MORF Open series races. The course configuration specified in the Race Schedule should be used for Performance and Competition series races unless race day circumstances (missing mark(s) or unfavorable weather conditions) make that configuration a poor or impractical choice. The axis of the course should be aligned as closely as possible with the wind direction and the first leg should be a beat. 2. On single race dates when the schedule calls for a windward/leeward course, Course W should be the default choice. Course X can be used in light air (winds less than 12 knots). Course Y should only be used on extremely light air days (winds less than 5 knots). When in doubt, select a longer course then shorten course if necessary. 3. On two race days (Sprint Regattas and the Open) Course S is preferred. 4. For the Lady Skipper series, the preferred course is Course X, and for other races such as Casual, and Single and Double Handed, the preferred course is Course Y. 5. Course T should be avoided except for the single-handed race. 6. The Long Distance races have predetermined courses.
Display the course signals. The course must be posted before the first warning signal. 1. If a standard SA7 course is being used, display the alphanumeric cloth panels corresponding to the course designation at the stern of the committee boat (see section 10.3 of the General Sailing Instructions). 2. If a non-standard windward/leeward course is selected, write the compass bearing and distance (statute miles) to the first mark, and the number of legs to be sailed, in large block letters on the white board then display the white board at the stern of the committee boat. 3. A Non Standard Course using Metro Marks, or a combination of Metro and inflatable marks will be designated by displaying a list of the marks to be rounded in the order, left to right or top to bottom, they are to be rounded. An inflatable mark will be designated by a triangle with the approximate compass heading and distance from the preceding mark. The signal boat will display either a red flag, indicating that marks are to be taken to port, or a green flag, indicating that marks are to be taken to starboard.
Prepare for the Start • Assign jobs to each crew member. You will need: o A wind reader – observes and records wind directions at regular intervals; o A spotter/recorder – identifies and records all boats starting and finishing; records finish times; o A timer – watches the clock; calls starting time sequence (warning up, prep up, prep down, and start); calls the time in response to the line sighter’s “marks” at the finish; o A line sighter/sounder – makes starting sequence sound signals at the start; sights the starting line to identify boats “on the course side” at the start; makes recall sound signals; sights the finish line to determine the order and moment of finish; makes finishing sound signal to “mark” each finish; o A postponement/recall signaler – hoists and lowers the postponement and individual and general recall signals; if short handed, the line sighter/sounder may also do this job; o A starting signaler – hoist and lowers section and preparatory flags at the start in response to the timer; o A radio operator/hailer – Makes courtesy broadcast; announces sail numbers of boats OCS at the start; o A Principal Race Officer – Chief executive of the race management team; Makes the major race management decisions. 48 MORF 2011 Race Book Fortunately, for smaller fleets like MORF, these are not all full time jobs so one individual can take on multiple tasks.
• Get organized! Crew members should secure the equipment they will need and position it and themselves so they can do their jobs efficiently without interfering with other crew members. Stow any equipment you do not need immediately accessible during the starting sequence.
Courtesy Broadcasts A race is controlled by the visual signals displayed by the race committee. However, courtesy broadcasts can enhance communications between the race committee and the fleet, and inform the fleet of race committee intentions, and race committee actions when boats are too far from the committee boat to observe the visual signals.
The committee boat is encouraged to make a courtesy broadcast on channel 69 about 5 to 10 minutes before the first warning signal telling the fleet what course has been selected and possibly briefly describing the course if it is a windward/leeward or non standard course. Start the broadcast by stating that this is the MORF committee boat making a courtesy broadcast to the MORF fleet.
In the event of a postponement, or if more than one race is being run during the day, the race committee is encouraged to make a courtesy broadcast when they are ready to resume the starting sequence or begin the sequence for the next race. Inform the fleet of the time you plan to remove the postponement flag (AP) and start the new sequence. For everyone’s convenience, warning and starting signals should be made “on the 5s”, i.e., 11:30, 11:35, 11:40, etc.
A courtesy broadcast is also recommended if the race committee shortens or abandons a race, or if some other unusual event occurs, such as a mark being missing or out of place.
The race committee is not required to respond to questions or comments from competitors other than about matters of health and safety. The race committee may respond briefly and factually to reasonable questions about the race at its discretion. Try to limit responses to information provided by the Sailing Instructions and the Race Signals. Do not elaborate upon, or attempt to explain the information. Avoid giving information that might give one or more boats an advantage over others. Remain courteous. Avoid arguments and extended dialogs. The race committee may wish to acknowledge a radio transmission (as a courtesy) but decline to respond, or simply not respond.
Check wind direction, starting line and course selection Make a final check of the wind direction. If it has shifted more than about 15 degrees, consider resetting the starting line, and the course, if need be. The committee boat is allowed and encouraged to fly the postponement (Answering Pennant (AP) – red and white vertical stripes) flag to allow additional time to prepare for the start and to make necessary adjustments to the starting line and course. An on time start is desirable, but a well chosen course, a square starting line and a correct starting sequence are more important MORF 2011 Race Book 49
Review the starting sequence for the race being run (Section 7 of the General Sailing Instructions) Section flags are as follows:
Section Code Flag Description V – Jib and Main V* White flag with red “X” 9 – Jib and Main 9 Quadrants: white-black over red-yellow Q – Spinnaker Fleet Q Solid yellow 7 – Spinnaker 7 Horizontal stripes: yellow over red 6 – Spinnaker 6 Horizontal stripes: black over white 5 – Spinnaker 5 Vertical stripes: yellow - blue 4 – Spinnaker 4 White cross on red field 3– Spinnaker 3* Vertical stripes: red – white - blue 2– Spinnaker 2* White circle on blue field 1– Spinnaker 1* Red circle on white field T – Multihulls T Vertical stripes: red - white - blue 0 – T10 Class 0* Vertical Stripes: yellow – red - yellow J/105 Class J* Horizontal stripes: blue – white - blue J/109 Class 9* Quadrants: white-black over red-yellow First 36.7 Class 6* Horizontal stripes: black over white First 40.7 Class 7* Horizontal stripes: yellow over red
* St Joe (LD#1) port-to-port race and MORF Open only.
When all spinnaker sections start as a single class, only the Q flag must be hoisted at the warning signal and dropped at the starting signal.
When two or more sections start at the same time (see starting schedule tables in section 7 of the GSIs) the section flags for each section beginning its starting sequence must be hoisted at the warning signal and dropped at the starting signal.
Review the visual and sound Race Signals shown inside the flap of the back cover of the rule book (RRS 2009-2012)
Starting Additional Races If two or more races are scheduled for the same day, the R & F Flags will be used as courtesy to alert the fleet. See GSI 11.1 Starting Additional Races
Begin the Starting Sequence at the times shown in the schedule tables in section 7 of the GSIs.
If you need more time, or a significant error occurs during a starting sequence hoist the postponement flag (AP) and make two sound signals. This postpones any races not yet started. (The AP is the race committee’s friend.) Making the visual (flag) signals correctly is most important since they are “official” and govern the race. Rule 26 states that “the absence of a sound signal shall be disregarded”. Therefore, if a sound signal is absent or mistimed, the starting sequence can continue. However, a mistimed or mistaken (a short rather than a long sound when the prep is dropped) sound signal can be confusing and may warrant stopping the sequence by postponing, then redoing the sequence. When you are ready to resume the starting sequence, drop the AP and make one sound signal. Resume the starting sequence one minute later by making the warning signal for the next section or sections scheduled to start. Plan to drop the AP so that the warning signal that follows will occur at some multiple of 5 minutes after the original warning signal was scheduled. This will simplify time keeping for everyone, and scoring for the scorer. 50 MORF 2011 Race Book
If a significant error occurs with the starting signal (early or late flag signal) that could adversely affect one or more competitors (OCS or late for the start), but some boats have started, signal a General Recall (first substitute with two sound signals). Give the recalled boats reasonable time to return to the pre-start side of the starting line. A new warning signal is made for the recalled section one minute after the first substitute is lowered. Plan to drop the first substitute (with one sound signal) so that the warning signal that follows will occur at some multiple of 5 minutes after the original warning signal was scheduled.
Races will be started by using rule 26 as follows:
Races shall be started using the following signals. Times shall be taken from the visual signals; the absence of a sound signal shall be disregarded.
Signal Flag and Sound Minutes before Starting Signal Warning Section flag; one sound 5 Preparatory P,I,Z,Z with I, or black flag; one sound 4 One-Minute Preparatory flag removed; 1 long sound 1 Starting Section flag removed; 1 sound 0
The warning signal of each succeeding section shall be made with or after the starting signal of the preceding section.
Recalls Individual Recall (rule 29.1) When at a boat’s starting signal any part of her hull, crew or equipment is on the course side of the starting line, or she must comply with rule 30.1 (I Flag), the race committee shall promptly display the X Flag with one sound signal. The flag shall be displayed until all such boats are completely on the pre-start side of the starting line or its extensions and have complied with rule 30.1, if it applies, but not later than four minutes after the starting signal or one minute before any later starting signal, whichever is earlier.
General Recall (rule 29.2) When at the starting signal the race committee is unable to identify boats that are on the course side of the starting line or to which rule 30 applies, or there has been an error in the starting procedure, the race committee may signal a general recall (display the First Substitute with two sounds). The warning signal for a new start for the recalled section shall be made one minute after the First Substitute is removed (one sound), and the starts for any succeeding sections shall follow the new start.
Once the first section has started, the course will not be changed to accommodate wind changes. If a moderate wind shift (15 to 30 degrees) occurs during the starting sequence, interrupt the starting sequence by displaying the AP Flag and making two sound signals, reset the starting line, then resume the starting sequence. In the event of a major wind shift (greater than 45 to 60 degrees), that renders the race unfair, the race should be abandoned, or abandoned and restarted after setting a new course, if time permits.
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Shortening or abandoning a race (rule 32) 32.1 After the starting signal, the race committee may shorten the course (display flag S with two sounds) or abandon the race (display flag N, N over H, or N over A with three sounds) as appropriate. (a) because of an error in the starting procedure, (b) because of foul weather, (c) because of insufficient wind making it unlikely that any boat will finish within the time limit, (d) because a mark is missing or out of position, or (e) for any other reason directly affecting the safety or fairness of the competition, or shorten the course so other scheduled races can be sailed. However, after one boat has sailed the course and finished within the time limit, the race committee shall not abandon the race without considering the consequences for all boats in the race or series.
32.2 If the race committee signals a shortened course (displays flag S with two sounds), the finish line shall be at a rounding mark, between the mark and the staff displaying flag S.
Long distance races may be shortened at the start by the committee boat flying the follow me flag (yellow and black checks, code “L”) and motoring and/or sailing in the general direction of the finish mark. The race is shortened after signaling a postponement. The only allowable method to shorten the Chicago to Michigan City, Michigan City to Chicago and Skippers Club Long Distance Races is using the follow me flag at the start.
Setting the Finish Line A properly set finish line is as important to RC RC Start the race as a properly set starting line. The finish line should be relatively short, about 4 Finish Line to 6 boat lengths, and set perpendicular to the last leg of the race course. It is preferable, though not required under the Last Leg rules, for boats to pass the finishing mark on the same side as the other marks of the course.
As Boats Finish 1. Be sure that crew persons are stationed for: a. Timekeeping: Hours (per a 24 hour clock), minutes, seconds. Hint: As boats approach the finish line, the timekeeper should call out the hour and minute as each changes – in advance of a boat finishing. Then when the line sighter “marks” a boat’s finish, the time keeper calls out just the seconds at which it occurred. Quicker that way, especially when finishes are closely spaced. b. Recording: Finish times, boat names, and sail numbers. c. Line Watching: The line watcher should call out the yacht's sail number and name, if known, as each yacht approaches the finish – in the order they appear likely to finish. Then when a boat crosses the line, make a short sound signal, or call “mark” and the boat’s sail number. Remember the rules state, "a yacht finishes when any part of her hull or of her crew, or equipment (including sails) in normal position, crosses the finish line". However a boat is still racing until she clears the finish line (in either direction). If a boat touches a finish mark before clearing the line she is required to exonerate herself by returning to the course side of the finish 52 MORF 2011 Race Book line, doing one turn, then crossing it again. The race committee should record each time a boat crosses the finish line.
2. All protests should be recorded on the worksheets, and the display of any protest flags should be noted.
After the Race 1. Retrieve any inflatable marks that were set. 2. Record the finish times on the worksheets and verify according to the order of finish. Record all DNFs and Protests. 3. Return the equipment or arrange for the equipment to be delivered to the next committee boat (especially when there is a race the next day). 4. It is not necessary to segregate the results by section. The computer will do this. However, do clearly state which are the JaM boats. Record the sail number and name of each yacht and its finish time (clock time) in hours, minutes, and seconds. Give the results to the MORF Secretary as soon as possible. Then send a copy of the completed work sheet and the list of starters in each section to the MORF Secretary.
Reporting Race Results To speed race result production it is necessary to report the results by email at [email protected] If you unable to email the MORF Secretary by Sunday evening, you call the secretary directly or, as a last resort, use the MORF HOTLINE at 312- 566-7333 to dictate the results. Please read the results SLOWLY and clearly. You can record for as long as you need as long as there is no lull in the message greater than seven seconds. If, however, the recorder does hang up due to lack of incoming signal, simply re-dial the HOTLINE number and continue to report the results from where you left off. To facilitate proper processing of the results, please include the following information:
• Your name • Your work phone number • Your home phone number • Date of the race • Conditions (wind velocity, waves, direction) • Course used • Which boats started with the Jib and Main Sections • Starting area
If any start is postponed, include the starting time for each section. In reporting the results, simply give the yacht name, the sail number, and the finish time for each yacht. For those yachts that started but did not finish, simply supply that information in lieu of a finish time. It is not necessary to order or sort the data in any way. It is, however, necessary to indicate which yachts, if any, started in the Jib and Main section. You may indicate this either in connection with the finish times or as a separate list of Jib and Main starters.
If you were unable to get complete information about a yacht or its finish time, give other forms of identification such as hull color, approximate size, or the name of the yacht, as well as what yachts it was between or near at the finish.
You may report your results at any time of the day or night, but try to get them in by 7:00pm on the day of the race. This will allow us to get the results on the webpage by Monday morning following the race. One final note: please indicate any protests lodged with the committee boat stating the name of the protesting and protested yacht and whether any protest flags were displayed. Good luck!
MORF 2011 Race Book 53 CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS MIDWEST OPEN RACING FLEET
ARTICLE I NAME AND PURPOSE Section 1. Name The name of this voluntary association shall be MIDWEST OPEN RACING FLEET. The organization is hereinafter referred to as the club or MORF. Section 2. Purpose The purpose of this club shall be to aid members in improving their sailing skills in off-shore yachts by providing a schedule of short course and long distance races: Conducted under the best handicap system available: And to develop a high standard of seamanship by encouraging proper sailing methods.
ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP AND DUES Section 1. Qualifications for Membership Any person of lawful age, good moral character, and having an interest in sailing who is willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, as set forth herein is eligible for membership in the club. Section 2. Classes of membership The membership of the club shall consist of two classes: Regular and Associate. Section 3. Regular Members Every yacht carried on the club's roster shall have at least one owner registered as a regular member. Regular members shall be entitled to full participation in all club affairs, including the right to hold office, and to vote for officers, or other matters brought before the membership. Section 4. Associate Members An Associate Member shall be a co-owner or family member of a yacht owner or non-yacht owner who agrees to promote the interests of MORF. Associate Members shall enjoy full participation in club affairs; except that associate members may not vote for officers, hold an elective office, or vote on proposals that will amend these by-laws. A yachts co-owner shall have the right to vote in the absence of that yacht's regular member. Section 5. Notice of Limits of Liability of the Club Each yacht owner is responsible for the safety of his/her yacht, crew and guests, and by filling an application for membership in the club or by participating in any event, warrants and represents for the benefit of his/her crew, guests, participants, spectators and club, that his yacht is seaworthy including, but not limited to, the soundness of the hull, spars, rigging, sails, and all gear and equipment, that his/her crew is experienced and in good physical condition to safely and properly participate in the event entered.
Each yacht owner and crew member acknowledges that he/she participates in an event at his/her own risk, warrants and represents that he/she will comply with the applicable rules and regulations of the club, state and federal laws, and racing rules, whether general or of particular application to any event; and agrees to hold the club harmless from loss or liability arising from the participation by the yacht owner and crew members in any event.
Each yacht owner will have the sole responsibility to decide whether to start or to continue in any event. Inspection of any yacht by a representative of the club shall not reduce or affect the yacht owner's responsibilities, warranties and representations as described herein.
Each owner is solely responsible for the conduct of his/her yacht's crew, before, during, and after any event sponsored by the club. Any conduct deemed by the club as being unbecoming to a yachts person, lady or gentleman can result in expulsion.
54 MORF 2011 Race Book Section 6. Dues and Fees The executive board shall determine the amount of dues and fees.
Membership dues are payable by March 15 of each year. Measurement fees are payable at the time of measurement.
ARTICLE III OFFICERS, ELECTIONS AND COMMITTEES Section 1. Officers The elective officers shall consist of a Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore, Secretary, Treasurer, and Section Captains. The number of Section Captains elected shall be determined by the number of racing sections active the preceding year; one Captain from each of the sections. The term of office shall be for one year, commencing after the election at the annual awards dinner. These officers shall form the executive committee. Section 2. LMSRF Delegates The Commodore and a person designated by the executive board shall be the delegates of the club to the Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation. Section 3. Nominations The Commodore shall appoint a nominating committee and chairman, who will assemble a slate of officers for the subsequent year. The secretary shall send to the membership the nominating committee's report along with the notice of the annual awards dinner, not less than 30 days before the dinner. Section 4. Other Slates In any election of officers, ten regular members may nominate an eligible candidate by filing with the secretary 15 days before the election, the names of such candidates and the offices to which they are to be nominated. The secretary shall then notify the membership of the nominations. Such notification shall be mailed to the regular members ten days before the annual awards dinner. Section 5. Election of Officers The election of the executive shall take place at the annual awards dinner. The candidates receiving the most votes for an office shall win that office. Election will be by secret ballot for offices with more than one nominee. Section 6. Vacancy in Office In the event of a vacancy in an executive office, the executive committee shall appoint a regular member to fill that office.
Section 7. Quorum One-quarter (25%) of the paid, regular members shall constitute a quorum necessary to amend these by-laws at a regularly called business meeting. If, during a business meeting of the club, a proposal involving such an amendment is brought to the floor, the presiding officer shall direct the secretary to publish the proposal for consideration of the entire membership with the notice of the next business meeting.
MORF 2011 Race Book 55 Section 8. Committees The club shall have the following standing committees:
a. The Race Committee shall be chaired by the Vice Commodore. The race committee is charged with the complete administration of the racing program of the club, including publishing the RACE SCHEDULE AND SAILING INSTRUCTIONS. However, the race committee will not administer areas concerned with measurement of yachts, or the hearing of protests. b. The Measurement and Handicapping Committee shall be chaired by the Rear Commodore and is charged with the administration of a measurement procedure compatible with the measurement rule; including issuing suitable measurement certificates to the yacht owners. c. The Protest Committee shall be chaired by an appointee of the Commodore and shall hear all properly submitted protests. d. The Publicity Committee shall be chaired by an appointee of the Commodore. The responsibility of the committee shall be to prepare the annual year book and to furnish to the media whatever material available for the promotion of the club. e. The Membership Committee shall be chaired by an appointee of the Commodore. The purpose of this committee shall be to recruit qualified sailors into the club.
The Commodore may establish other committees as needed for the welfare of the club.
ARTICLE IV RULE AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Section 1. Rule Changes Any proposal to change the handicapping rule shall be presented in time and voted on by the membership so it will become effective by May 1.
Section 2. Handicapping Rule The PHRF system of handicapping is the official rating rule of the club. The MORF PHRF Handicapping Guidelines shall be made part of these by-laws. No certificate will be issued for yachts rating less than 47 seconds per mile. Exceptions may be made by the Executive Committee and must be ratified by the fleet at the next regular business meeting.
Section 3. Safety Requirements The special regulations governing minimum equipment and accommodations standards as modified by the LMSRF and MORF shall be in effect for the club for category 4 races.
56 MORF 2011 Race Book MORF PHRF HANDICAP SYSTEM
The MORF PHRF Handicap System is a system for assigning empirical or performance handicaps to monohull and multihull racing/cruising sailboats for racing in MORF events. The MORF PHRF handicap (HCP) is the degree to which one boat design is potentially faster or slower than any other in seconds-per-time-allowance- mile.
Handicaps are assigned by the MORF Handicap Committee which is chaired by the Rear Commodore and consists of two representatives from each section, the Section Captain and an Alternate. The Handicap Committee considers hull and appendage characteristics, rig and sail dimensions, USPHRF data, race data, and any other information relevant to a boat’s performance in assigning a final handicap or sailing number (HCP) to a boat. To be issued a MORF PHRF empirical handicap, each boat must meet the minimum accommodation, equipment, and safety standards.
Handicaps MORF calculates corrected times using time allowance mileage. The time allowance mileage for a course is equal to the course length, in statute miles, plus 10%. All MORF PHRF handicaps are given in seconds- per-time-allowance-miles (sec/tam).
A base handicap (BHCP) in seconds-per-time-allowance-mile (sec/tam) is assigned to each boat type or class by the Handicap Committee. The base handicap for a boat type or class assumes standard hull and interior, keel, rudder, and rig as originally designed and built and a folding prop, a retracted outboard, or a solid prop in an aperture. The BHCP assumes a Genoa with a 155% overlap and standard size spinnakers and mainsail as defined below. No credit is given for undersized sails.
A One-Design (ODR) base handicap may be assigned to a boat type having a standard rig and/or sail configuration that were part of the boat’s original design and construction, or constitute a nationally recognized one-design configuration.
No adjustment to a boat’s base handicap is made for boats racing Jib and Main unless the boat type has a One- Design handicap that includes an oversized spinnaker. Boats racing Jib and Main may use a (whisker) pole to push out the clew of a headsail. There is no limitation on the length of such a pole.
A provisional base handicap may be assigned for one-off, custom, modified, innovative or new production boats until sufficient information is obtained to result in the assignment of a stable handicap.
A final handicap (HCP) is derived by adding adjustments (credits or penalties) to the base handicap. Please see the section on kinds of adjustments and associated values reported in seconds-per- time-allowance-mile (sec/tam).
Measurements and Verification of Hull, Rig, Sail Plan, and Interior Design or Layout Assigning a BHCP and deriving the final HCP requires measurement and verification of critical hull and rig parameters, sail dimensions, and a description of the interior layout and appointments. Measurements provide necessary values that enable the Handicap Committee to verify a boat’s model or type and to establish with reasonable confidence, which boats are standard and which are different or have been modified. Measurements are made in feet and tenths (e.g., 34.5 feet). MORF accepts the following: 1. Any current or still-accurate measurement-rating certificate, such as ORR, IRC, and MORC, which show actual physical measurements (not based on sister-ship measurements). 2. Actual physical measurement by a MORF handicapper. 3. Actual physical measurement by a competitor provided a MORF handicapper verifies the measurement. 4. A One-Design class measurement certificate certified by the class measurer. 5. A sail measurement certificate provided by a sailmaker. MORF 2011 Race Book 57
Rig Measurements. Rig dimensions defined below are explicitly for banded spars. Un-banded spars will be reported with measurements equal to the maximum dimensions to which sails could extend with the installed halyard and outhaul. Please note that this may imply a penalty! 1. J refers to the horizontal distance from front surface of mast centerline of the forestay extended to intersect the level of the sheer line or to most forward point on the deck or bowsprit to which a headsail may be tacked, whichever is greater. 2. SPL refers to the length of spinnaker pole from centerline of mast to outer end of pole when the pole is set in a horizontal athwart ships position. 4. TPS refers to the horizontal distance from the face of the mast to the extreme forward end of a bowsprit in its maximum extension or to the point of attachment at deck level in the case of a deck tacked asymmetrical spinnaker. 5. I refers to the vertical height of fore triangle measured from the point of attachment of the forestay to the mast structure or, if a headsail is set forward of the forestay, the highest attachment point on the mast to which a headsail may be hoisted, to the sheer line at the point abeam the mast. 6. ISP refers to the vertical height of uppermost spinnaker halyard measured from the underside of the spinnaker halyard to the level of the sheer line at the point abeam the mast. 7. P and PY refer to the maximum hoist of main sail and mizzen sail measured from lower edge of the upper mast band to the upper edge of lower mast band or upper surface of fixed boom. 8. E and EY refers to the maximum foot length of main sail and mizzen sail measured from after edge of mast to the inner edge of band on boom.
Sail measurements. Sails that require measurement are the largest mainsail, largest jib, and the largest spinnaker. Mainsails with roaches larger than the default assumption must also be measured. Sails are measured suspended off the floor, with sufficient tension to remove cross wrinkles but not with so much tension as to cause wrinkles in the direction of measurement. The measuring tape should conform to the catenaries of the sail so that measurement represents the cloth length. The measurement points at the corner of a sail are the projected intersection of the adjacent sides. 1. LP is the shortest distance from forward edge of luff tape to aftermost portion of sail at the clew for the largest jib. 2. SL is the length of the luff of a symmetrical spinnaker. 3. SMW is the maximum horizontal width of symmetrical spinnaker. 4. SLU and SLE are the lengths of luff and leach of an asymmetrical spinnaker. 5. AMG is the distance between the midpoints of the luff and leach of an asymmetrical spinnaker. 6. AF is the shortest distance between the tack and clew of an asymmetrical spinnaker. 7. HB, MGT, MGU, MGM and MGL are the minimum width of the mainsail at the head, 7/8, ¾, ½ and ¼ of the leach.
Verifying Features of the Interior. The interior layout and appointments must be fully described. When an interior is judged by the owner to be unusual or when it has been customized, photos may be used, but are not required.
Credits and Penalties The Handicap Committee sets headsail maximum sizes from the information obtained from manufacturers or builders. Boats with larger genoas or oversize spinnakers or spinnaker poles penalized in order to effect equitable racing between boats of the same basic design as well as the other designs of the fleet without oversized sails.
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handicap under MORF. Owners must report all modifications when they apply for or renew a handicap certificate. Mid-season modifications must also be reported and an updated handicap certificate issued before boat races with the any modification.
Credits and penalties, in seconds-per-mile, are added to assigned BHCP for variations of or modifications to "standard" hull, rig, sail plan, and interior layout. All modifications are handled on a case-by-case basis. The following adjustments are applied to all boats with MORF PHRF certificates.
Foresails. A foresail with a mid girth of at least 75% of its foot is considered a spinnaker. Spinnakers may not have battens. All other foresails are considered headsails regardless of whether attached to the head stay or set free flying. Staysails are permitted but must be tacked on centerline. Unless the clew of a staysail extends aft of the clew of the largest jib, it need not be reported.
Headsails. The maximum LP of any headsail shall be no greater than 155% of J. Headsails with an LP of 155.1% to 165% of J will be assigned a 3 sec/tam penalty and for greater than 165% of J, a 6 sec/tam penalty.
Spinnakers. Both symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnakers are allowed. Asymmetrical spinnakers may be tacked to a spinnaker pole, a sprit or to the deck. The spinnaker configuration shall be declared by the owner. Symmetrical Spinnakers. The area of a symmetrical spinnaker is defined as 0.833*SL*SMW. The SMW may not exceed 180% of the SPL and SL must not exceed 0.95*√(ISP2+SPL2). Asymmetrical Spinnakers. The area of an asymmetrical spinnaker is defined as (SLU+SLE)*(4*AMG+AF)/12. The maximum width of the spinnaker (the greater of AMG or AF) may not exceed 180% of the SPL or TPS. There are no restrictions on luff length except that for asymmetrical spinnakers tacked to a pole, the area of the asymmetrical spinnaker may not exceed the maximum area of a symmetrical spinnaker as defined above. Spinnaker Tack Point Restrictions. SPL may not be greater than J. The tack point of a deck tacked asymmetrical spinnaker must be on centerline. If a boat has both a spinnaker pole and a sprit, the greater of SPL or TPS will be used to determine maximum spinnaker sizes for handicap purposes. However, a deck stepped asymmetrical spinnaker with a maximum width no greater than 180% of J may be tacked up to the 1.0 foot forward of J without penalty. Oversized spinnakers will be assessed a penalty of 3 sec/tam for each 5% or fraction thereof increase in area over the area of the base boat spinnaker.
Mainsails. Mainsail luff length and foot length are limited by the bands on the mast and boom. There is no restriction on the material for the battens. Battens must be evenly spaced along the leach but do not have to be parallel to the boom. There may be no more than four battens. Batten tension may not be adjusted while underway. The standard mainsail girths are: HB: 0.04*E MGT: 0.22*E MGU: 0.38*E MGM: 0.65*E MGL: 0.89*E The area of a mainsail is defined as P*(HB+2*MGT+3*MGU+4*MGM+4*MGL+2*E)/16. Excessive mainsail girth or excessive roach must be reported and may be subject to a rating penalty. Oversized mainsails shall be assessed a penalty of 3 sec/tam for each 2.5% or fraction thereof increase in area over the base boat mainsail area. Rig and Other Adjustments 1. Fore Triangle (SPL, I or ISP) Adjustments: For each 5% or fraction thereof, greater than standard, a 3 sec/tam penalty will be assessed (I does not include ISP, each is penalized separately). No credit will be given for a SPL less than J. For boats that have both a spinnaker pole and a sprit or prod, for the SPL shall be taken as the greater of the measured SPL or the TPS for the purposes of determining the SPL adjustments. 2. Mainsail (P, PY, E, EY) Adjustments: For each 5% increase or fraction thereof, a 3 sec/tam Penalty shall be assessed.
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3. Propeller Adjustments: Folding prop, retractable outboard, or a two or three-blade solid prop in an aperture, 0 sec/tam No credit will be given for a fixed prop. 4. Failure to verify hull parameters or rig and sail dimensions within a season: -10 5. Failure to verify dimensions in a successive season will inhibit the issuance of a certificate or invalidate an issued certificate.
Obtaining a MORF PHRF Handicap Rating A MORF PHRF Handicap Rating is provided for all boats registered to race in MORF events by current regular members of MORF as part of the annual MORF membership fee. A MORF PHRF Handicap is valid for the duration of the sailing season unless a boat is modified or new sails are obtained after the rating was issued. Any modifications and/or new sails must be reported to the Rear Commodore, and sail maker’s sail measurement certificate must be supplied or the sails must be measured, before the modification and/or new sails can be used in a MORF race.
New Rating: Boats new to MORF and/or boats registered by a new owner must apply for a new rating. An application for a new rating must include complete, accurate information about the boat (builder/designer, model, construction date, hull ID number) and the hull, rig, and sail dimensions. Supporting documents such as a sail measurement certificates should be submitted with the application.
Renewals: Boats with valid MORF PHRF Handicap Ratings from the previous season do not need to resubmit complete hull and rig information unless the boat has been modified. Any modifications to the hull, interior, appendages, or the rig must be reported and described in detail. Any new sails must be reported and sail measurement certificates provided, or the new sails must be measured.
Appeals An owner may request modifications of the handicap rating assigned to his/her boat or a competitor’s boat. Appeals may be filed for the following reasons: 1. There is performance data that clearly demonstrate that an adjustment to the handicap is warranted. 2. There is clear evidence that the Handicap Committee was not in possession of complete or correct data when the current handicap was assigned. 3. There is clear evidence that there have been unreported modifications made to the boat subsequent to the assignment of the current handicap. This type of appeal is usually the result of a successful protest to a race committee for initial action and under the current racing rules published by US Sailing.
Appeals must be presented in writing to the Rear Commodore. Appeals based on the performance of a boat relative to its competitors should be accompanied by a completed LMPHRF Appeals Form available at http://www.lmphrf.org/Appeal_Process.PDF. Appeals will be accepted at any time after the start of the current racing season and prior to the MORF winter meeting following the current racing season. While appeals may be accepted during the current racing season they are ordinarily not acted upon during the current season unless reasons 2 and 3 above apply. Typically appeals are acted upon during the period January 15 to March 15 prior to a given racing season. Only one appeal of the handicap may be filed each year for any given boat. However, if the appeal is based on modifications or evidence that incorrect data were used in assigning the handicap, it may be submitted for immediate action. 60 MORF 2011 Race Book
MORF PHRF BASE RATINGS As of April 2011
Alsberg Express 34 96 Hunter Legend 37.5 102 Baltic 35 TM 120 J/105 81 Beneteau 10R 72 J/109 69 Beneteau 235 189 J/24 171 Beneteau 343 147 J/27 126 Beneteau 36.7 75 J/29 FR OB 117 Beneteau 41 117 J/29 MH IB 117 Beneteau First 40.7 54 J/30 138 O'Day 28LK 1-322 201 J/30 ODR 135 Bounty y 2-40 174 J/92 111 C&C 33 MK II 132 Jeanneau 36.2 120 C&C 34 144 Jeanneau Sunfast 35 96 C&C 38 117 Laser 28 ODR 129 Cal 9.2 168 Melges 24 90 Catalina 27 204 Newport 30 MK III 180 Catalina 30 TM/BS 168 O’Day 28LK 1-322 201 Catalina 320 WK 159 Olson 34 105 Chance 44 72 Olson 911SE 30 132 Santana 30 (1-14) 180 Pace Ship Eastwind 25 258 Columbia 30 Sport Yacht 78 Pearson 30 177 Corsair F-28 15 Peterson 34 120 Corsair F-28R 21 S2 7.9 165 Corsair F-31 -18 S2 9.1 132 Corsair F-31R -18 S2 9.1-2 132 Dehler29 168 Sabre 36 120 Dufour Arpege 30 195 San Juan 30 165 Ericson 34R 150 Schock 35 72 Ericson 35-2 159 Soverel 27 IB 135 Etap 32 135 Sunfast 3200 84 Evelyn 36 114 Tanzer 29 171 F-25C -18 Tartan 10 ODR 129 Frers F3 TM 93 Tartan 3700 SD 105 Frers 30 132 Tartan 4100 93 Frers 33 108 Thomas 35 72 Frers 36 90 White 44 -42 Hunter 28.5 177 X-95 147 Hunter 34 138
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Received by race office: Number Date and time Signature
PROTEST FORM – also for requests for redress and reopening
Fill in and tick as appropriate
1. EVENT ...... Organizing authority ...... Date ...... Race no......
2. TYPE OF HEARING Protest by boat against boat Request for redress by boat or race committee Protest by race committee against boat Consideration of redress by protest committee Protest by protest committee against boat Request by boat or race committee to reopen hearing Consideration of reopening by protest committee
3. BOAT PROTESTING, OR REQUESTING REDRESS OR REOPENING Class ...... Sail no...... Boat’s name ......
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4. BOAT(S) PROTESTED OR BEING CONSIDERED FOR REDRESS Class ...... Sail no...... Boat’s name ......
5. INCIDENT Time and place of incident ......
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6. INFORMING PROTESTEE How did you inform the protestee of your intention to protest? By hailing When? ...... Word(s) used ...... By displaying a red flag When? ...... By informing her in some other way Give details ......
7. DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT (use another sheet if necessary) Diagram: one square = hull length; show positions of boats, wind and current directions, marks.
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THIS SIDE FOR PROTEST COMMITTEE USE Number ...... Heard together with numbers ...... Fill in and tick as appropriate
Withdrawal requested Signature ...... Withdrawal permitted Protest time limit ...... Protest, or request for redress or reopening, is within time limit Time limit extended Protestor, or party requesting redress or reopening, represented by ...... Other party, or boat being considered for redress, represented by ...... Names of witnesses ...... Interpreters ...... Remarks Objection about interested party ...... Written protest or request identifies incident ...... ‘Protest’ hailed at first reasonable opportunity ...... No hail needed; protestee informed at first reasonable opportunity ...... Red flag conspicuously displayed at first reasonable opportunity ......
Protest or request valid; hearing will continue Protest or request invalid; hearing is closed
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DECISION Protest: dismissed Boat(s) ...... is (are) disqualified penalized as follows : ......
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Membership by Boat Name
Agitator Manuel Cordero Amity Paul Stahlberg Avatar Matthew Monge Awesome Bill & Vivian Smith Baka Maru Brian Angioletti Cahoots Thomas R. Vigil Caliente 2 Michael Steck Club Lunasea Tom Dickinson Dionysus Edward R Valente Jr. Dr. Chicago Robert Alexis Exeter John Notch Final Draft Ed and Mary Tamminga Fire Escape John Dunlevy Fog Mike Bird Free Agent Miles DePaepe Gaucho Mark & Diane Bouckaert Gaucho III Kirk Kessler and Adam Gerber Go For It! Joan Rinken Heart Throb Paul and Donna Ulatowski Hot Flash Jeannette DeFriest It's Good Mitchell Weisman Kahuna Loren Thompson Kewero Armin Gahse and Andreas Pohl Kutty's Ark Joseph McGinnis La Otra Vida Darius Keblinskas La Tempete Tom Weber Measure for Measure Brian Tobin Orion Martin Finerty Planxty Kate & Dennis Bartley Rogue Steve Valentor Rush Hour Robert Lang Shellshock Anthony Marty Shoe String Jay Grizzell Slapshot Scott Sims Songline Mike & Tammi Abbey Starship Keith Mohill TBD David Ward Tempest Hank Kalmus Tenacity Suzanne Philbrick Tenacity Peter Cooper Tide The Knot Bob & Connie Metzen Truant Walter Kawula True North Dan Arntzen Unknown Lady2 David Ward Warp Drive Carl Stineman Wave Dancer Michael L Sklar Whisper Whisper Associates Inc. c/o Steve Koga Whisper Whisper Tom Barnes & Janet Holden Windchime Rick Stage Zazen Bill Van Emburg Zorina John Aquino
MORF 2011 Race Book 67 Membership by Sail Number
Sail # Boat Name Boat Type HDCP Rating Section 003 Caliente 2 White 44 -42 006 Amity J/97 105 13628 Windchime Tartan 30C 162 138 Zorina Olson 911SE 132 143 Warp Drive Laser 28 ODR 129 15171 Kahuna S2 9.1 132 15309 Tenacity Tartan 10 ODR 129 15310 Tide The Knot Jeaneau Sunfast 35 96 156 Fire Escape Tartan 33 159 16213 Dr. Chicago Pearson 30 177 16930 Avatar C&C 29M 168 16991 Gaucho III Peterson 34 120 209 Agitator Beneteau First 36.7 75 23994 Planxty J/30 ODR 135 243 Awesome J/30 ODR 135 26037 Rogue Ericson 34R 129 26219 Fog Beneteau First 36.7 75 26314 Go For It! Tartan 10 ODR 129 28 Gamera F-25C -18 30007 Tempest Frers 30 132 30427 Starship Cal 9.2 168 30857 Songline C&C 34 144 33536 Slapshot C&C 35-3 117 33912 Wave Dancer Sabre 36 120 34 Rush Hour Corsair F-28R 21 34109 Shoe String Olson 34 105 365 Zazen Catalina 320 WK 159 40058 Whisper O'Day 28LK 1-322 201 40165 True North J/27 126 40202 Truant S2 9.1 132 40491 Final Draft X-95 147 40552 Paradox S2 9.1-2 132 40655 Unknownn Lady2 Frers 36 90 41155 Exeter Baltic 35 TM 120 41625 It's Good Schock 35 72 42758 Orion Hunter Legend 37.5 99 42934 Whisper Alsberg Express 34 96 45367 Gaucho Beneteau First 36.7 75 50897 Dionysus Olson 911SE 30 132 51146 La Tempete Beneteau First 40.7 54 51827 Hot Flash Beneteau 235 189 52161 La Otra Vida Etap 32 171 52704 Club Lunasea Hunter 34 138 52845 Trinity Outrigger 26 60 53026 Measure for Measure Morgan 36 NM 93 54951 Tenacity Olson 34 105 56613 Heart Throb Columbia 30 Sport 78 6525 Cahoots Peterson 34 120 66 Shellshock J/92 111 6710 Kutty's Ark Pearson 36 135 88 Baka Maru Hunter Legend 37.5 108 97350 Free Agent Schock 35 72
68 MORF 2011 Race Book Membership by Section and Rating Sect Rating Boat Type Sail # Boat Name Base Rating Sect RatingBoat Type Sail # Boat Name Base Rating
4 54Beneteau First 40.7 51146 La Tempete 54 6 132S2 9.1 15171 Kahuna 132
4 69J/109 245 K III 69 6 132S2 9.1 40202 Truant 132
4 72*Schock 35 97350 Free Agent 72* 6 132S2 9.1-2 40552 Paradox 132
4 72*Schock 35 41625 It's Good 72* 6 135J/30 ODR 243 Awesome 135
4 75Beneteau First 36.7 209 Agitator 75 6 135J/30 ODR 23994 Planxty 135
4 75*Beneteau First 36.7 26219 Fog 75* 6 135*Pearson 36 6710 Kutty's Ark 135*
4 75Beneteau First 36.7 45367 Gaucho 75 6 138Hunter 34 52704 Club Lunasea 138
4 78Columbia 30 Sport Yacht 56613 Heart Throb 78 6 144C&C 34 30857 Songline 144
5 90*Frers 36 40655 Unknown Lady2 90* 7 159Catalina 320 WK 365 Zazen 159
5 93*Morgan 36 NM 53026 Measure for 93* 7 159*Tartan 30C 13628 Windchime 162* Measure 7 168Cal 9.2 30427 Starship 168 5 96Alsberg Express 34 42934 Whisper 96 7 171*Etap 32 52161 La Otra Vida 171* 5 96*Jeaneau Sunfast 35 15310 Tide The Knot 96* 7 189*Beneteau 235 51827 Hot Flash 189* 5 102Hunter Legend 37.5 42758 Orion 102 7 201O'Day 28LK 1-322 40058 Whisper 201 5 105*J/97 006 Amity 105*
5 105*Olson 34 34109 Shoe String 105* 9 102*Hunter Legend 37 WK 88 Baka Maru 102*
5 105Olson 34 54951 Tenacity 105 9 147X-95 40491 Final Draft 147
5 111J/92 66 Shellshock 111 9 159*Tartan 33 156 Fire Escape 159*
9 168C&C 29M 16930 Avatar 174 6 117*C&C 35-3 33536 Slapshot 117* 9 168*Catalina 30 TM/BS 4541 Fins 168* 6 120*Baltic 35 TM 41155 Exeter 120* 9 177Pearson 30 16213 Dr. Chicago 177 6 120*Peterson 34 6525 Cahoots 120*
6 120*Peterson 34 16991 Gaucho III 120* 11 -42White 44 003 Caliente 2 -42
6 120Sabre 36 33912 Wave Dancer 120 11 21Corsair F-28R 34 Rush Hour 21
6 126J/27 40165 True North 126
6 129*Ericson 34R 26037 Rogue 150*
6 129Laser 28 ODR 143 Warp Drive 129
6 129Tartan 10 ODR 26314 Go For It! 129
6 129*Tartan 10 ODR 15309 Tenacity 129*
6 132Frers 30 30007 Tempest 132
6 132*Olson 911SE 138 Zorina 132*
6 132Olson 911SE 30 50897 Dionysus 132
* new or provisional rating MORF 2011 Race Book 69
70 MORF 2010 Race Book
Past Commodores of MORF 2010 Tom Barnes 1992 John Moravec 1974 Mike Auster
2009 Peter Cooper 1991 John Mulesa 1973 Mike Auster 2008 Bill Hood 1990 Vaile Scott 1972 George Buillet 2007 Bill Smith 1989 John Steacy 1971 Phil Lescohier 2006 Carl Stineman 1988 Manuel Cordero 1970 Phil Lescohier 2005 Bob Alexis 1987 Tex Hull 1969 Phil Lescohier 2004 Patti Gherardini 1986 Dennis Bartley 1968 Elmwood Barce 2003 Loren Thompson 1985 John Gottwald 1967 Bob Keleher 2002 John Knoepke 1984 Dick Newman 1966 Richard Haggerty 2001 Nick Schneider 1983 Rick Burkhart 1965 Justin Williams 2000 Charley Smart 1982 Jack Amedio 1964 Al Perkins 1999 Donna Ulatowski 1981 Lee Bennett 1963 Bill Booth 1998 Ed Tamminga 1980 Dick Dronsuth 1962 Bill Booth 1997 Thom McCluskey 1979 Dave Nagel 1961 Lloyd Derrer 1996 Bob Foley 1978 Bob Graham 1960 Lloyd Derrer 1995 Steve Roake 1977 Bob Sheldon 1959 Gil Houston 1994 Paul Ulatowski 1976 Mark Mahowald 1993 Joe Des Jardins 1975 Mark Mahowald
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2011 MORF OFFICERS AND SECTION CAPTAINS
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