Event Description

5/15	Canceled
5/22	Buoy Races
5/29	Island Pursuit Race (makeup)
6/5	Island Race
6/19	Rattlesnake Bight Race
7/10	Buoy Races
7/24	Island Pursuit
8/7	Island Race
8/21	Varney Archipelago Gambit
9/4	Buoy Races
9/18	Island Pursuit Race
10/2	Island Race
10/9	TBD

Island Races generally start between Melody Island and Clark Point, and round Parker, Moose, and Ship Islands, the rounding order to be determined by the prevailing winds on the day of the race.

Island Pursuit races follow the same course as Island Races, but have staggered starts which are predetermined by the PHRF rating of boats

Buoy Races are set in the southern Broads of the Winnepesaukee, circumscribed more or less by the Islands described above. Courses will be set to avoid any interference from wind variability from said islands, and shall be set according to prevailing wind of race day. Bouy races will be windward/leeward courses set in the South Broads.

There will be a novelty race in each of the three seasons. The Rattlesnake Bight Race will start aff the northern tip of Little Barndoor Island and round Rattlesnake Island, with the skipper's discretion as to which way to circumnavigate the island. The Varney Archipelago Gambit Race requires rounding certain islands in SouthEastern Winnipesaukee with some optional courses possible. Organizers are still considering what the third novelty race will be. Suggestions are welcome!

General to all races:

Information: Updated information about race will be posted here as race date approaches. Results will also be posted here under the race notice header.

Invitation:    All sailors of eligible boats are invited to compete in this series of ten race days. This series is an effort to encourage fun competition among sailors on the eastern side of Lake Winnipesaukee. Sailors are encouraged to participate in any or all of the races.

Eligibility:    The races are open to all sailboats over 17 feet.

Rules:    These races will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing (US SAILING),this Notice of Race, and the Sailing Instructions.

Scoring:   The PHRF Handicapping System will be used. Low Point Scoring system (Appendix A2) will be used. For series scoring, if six races are completed, each boat's lowest score will be thrown out.

Site:    The start and finish will be off of Melody Island at the mouth of Wolfeboro Bay. Racing will be around islands or buoys as described in the Sailing Instructions and determined by the Race Committee. See Map Page

Entry:    - Competitors may enter by completing a registration form and checking in with the Race Committee prior to the start. - The registration form may be submitted to the contact listed on the Notice of Race in advance or within 24 hours of the start of the race. Additionally, it is requested that competitors complete a Liability Form and submit that along with registration.

Prizes:   Prizes will be awarded based on the number of boats that qualify for the series. To qualify a boat must sail at least half of the completed races.

Number of Qualifiers	Prizes
2	1
4	2
5	3