Bone Island Regatta
Preliminary Notice of Race
From Key West to Cuba Race
May 16​
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May ​
26​
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1.
RULES
1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS)
(2013-2016), and the ISAF Offshore Special Regulations Category 2, and the WFPHRF
Organization Class Rules .
1.2 WFPHRF Class Rules may be found at ​
www.westfloridaphrf.org
1.3 The Organizing Authority is Bone Island Regatta.
2.
EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION
2.1 All competing boats shall carry the appropriate nautical charts covering the race course.
2.2 Sufficient fuel to provide range under power of at least 100 miles.
2.3 Operative VHF/FM transceiver with Channels 9, 16, 68 and 72.
(DSC and GMDSS equipped VHF radios are encouraged.)
2.4 AIS Transponder recommended, but not required.
2.5 Life raft need not have a canopy or insulated floor.
3. ELIGIBILITY
3.1 Open to any single hulled boat at least 28’ in length, self-righting, enclosed cabin sailing boat
that hold a current, valid, WFPHRF rating.
3.2 All boats shall be seaworthy and carry all safety equipment required by US Coast Guard.
3.3 Owner and/or skipper shall be a member of a yacht club, sailing club or sailing association
affiliated with the US Sailing Association. The term “skipper” means the person, whether or
the owner of the boat, who is designated on the entry form as “skipper”, who is in charge of
the boat and will be responsible for its handling and safety, the conduct of its crew while
ashore as a guest of any host yacht club, sailing association, sailing club or any participating
commercial facilities, and shall be responsible for compliance with the Notice of Race and
Sailing Instructions.
3.4 The Minimum crew, including skipper, shall be three (3) persons.
3.5 True Cruiser entrants intending to use a “cruising spinnaker” under the provisions of the
WFPHRF Class Rules shall notify the race committee in writing of their intention.
3.6 Passports are required for participation.
3.7 Entries will be limited to 30 boats.
3.8 Required registration is due by March 29, 2016. Coast Guard papers and crew list is due
by March 29, 2016. A valid email address is required for entry.
March 29, 2016 is also the deadline for any additional crew spaces needing to be
purchased. A copy of each passport is required, deadline for this is March 29, 2016.
4.
ENTRIES AND FEES
4.1 Entry fee is $1,000.00 per boat with skipper.
4.2 Additional crew tickets may be purchased for $400. Ea.
4.3 Any fees charged by customs in Cuba is the responsibility of the skipper and not included in the
entry fee. I am told this is a $55.00 CUC charge, broken down as follows: $20.CUC for custom
entry, $20.CUC for exit, and $15.CUC for cruising permit. This exchange rate is as of
5/26/2015 and is subject to change.
4.5 The official exchange rate after a 13% tax on US Dollar is .87 Meaning if you
Exchange $1.00 you will get $.87 in Cuban currency back.
4.6 Entry fees deposits are refundable if the government papers are not obtained.
4.7 For rating information, contact West Florida PHRF, Phone (727) 462-0450 or
5. ENTRIES AND FEES
5.1 Entry fee is $1,000.00 per boat with skipper. And $400.00 for each additional
crew member.
6.
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
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6.1 The applicable Sailing Instructions will be available at the Skippers Meetings.
7. REGISTRATION, CREW LIST, FLOAT PLAN, "SPOT", AND SKIPPERS MEEETING
7.1 Participants in the Key West to Cuba competition may register by sending in
the registration form and payment is due by March 29, 2016.
7.2 The Skippers Meeting for the Key West to Cuba Race will be on May 15, 2016,
Check in at 6:00p.m. Skippers meeting at 7:00 p.m. location to be determined.
7.3 An accurate and complete crew list shall be provided by March 29, 2016 `.
7.4 A completed “Float Plan” must be provided in writing to the Organizing Authority at or
before the Skippers Meeting.
7.5 A Valid "WFPHRF Certificate" must be presented to the Organizing Authority at or before the
Skippers meeting. All certificates must be valid and there will be no certificates printed at the
Skippers Meetings.
7.6 All vessels are required to have a SPOT tracking device. And be activated on our URL
which will be provided closer to the race date.
8. CLASSES AND DIVISIONS
8.1 Minimum of three (3) boat makes a class.
8.2 Classes are: WFPHRF Spinnaker, WFPHRF Non-Spinnaker, and WFPHRF Cruising.
​ 9. ​
DOCKAGE
9.1
Dockage in Key West, everyone is on his own to find and pay for dockage. In Cuba everyone will be
at Marina Hemingway. Cost is included in entry fee.
staying
10. ​
SCHEDULE
May 15, 2016 – Skippers meeting – check in at 6:00 p,m, location to be determined.
May 16, 2016 – start off of Key West Harbor time to be determined
May 17 – 26, schedule to be determined.
11. ​
START
11.1
sailing
Key West - There will be one start on May 16, 2016, start time to be determined, see
Instructions for further details.
12. COURSES
12.1
The Key West Race shall begin in the vicinity of the Key West Bight Channel – see sailing
Sailing instructions for further details.
13. SCORING
13.1
Corrected times will be calculated using time on distance on the boats WFPHRF “OWC”
Rating. Mileage to be determined – see sailing instructions.
14. TIME LIMITS
14.1
To be determined – see sailing instructions.
15. PRIZES
15.1 Trophies will be awarded based on the number of entries in each division as follows: Three
entries, one trophy. Four entries, two trophies. Five or more entries, three trophies.
Specialty prizes may also be given.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
16.1 Competitors compete in the regatta at their own risk. See RRS 4, Decision to Race. The
organizing authority, host clubs, sponsors, their associates and appointees will not accept any
liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior
to, during or after the regatta.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM: Alice Petrat 941-232-3635,
Greg Petrat 941-232-3637, ​
[email protected]​
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