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Re: trophies - Maarten, trophies have been handed out for this race and trophies will be handed out for Bay Cup II in August. I addition, there will be trophies for the overall series winner in each class.

To facilitate travel plans to the start of Bay Cup I, let me briefly explain our concept:

Plan A - the preferred option for moderate conditions:
Start (not before 10:30 AM) in the eastern part of South Boaters Cut, in Trinity Bay;
This is about 6 NM from Clear Creek Marker "1" and about 7 NM from HYC.
Quadrangle in TB, followed by a "Safety Leg" crossing of the Houston Ship Channel, in compliance with USCG regulation;
resume racing in GB with two additional legs and finish near the Clear Creek Channel. (Length of courses approx. 15 to 17.5 NM)

Plan B - backup for adverse conditions only, such as very high winds, extremely light winds, very low water level etc.
Start and Finish near the Clear Creek Channel; quadrangle in Galveston Bay;

Skippers, please consider the high likelihood of a Trinity Bay start and make plans to attend the skippers' meeting Friday, 7:30 PM, LYC Ballroom.
Thank you for entering this race,
GW

The NOR for Bay Cup I (Saturday, March 2) has been posted on Regatta Network.

NOR: https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/regatta_uploads/6281/BayCupI2013FINALNOR2.pdf

Register here: https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=6281

View Registrants: http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=6281&custom_report_id=2

Online Crew Waivers: http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=6281&custom_report_id=2

View Crew Waivers: http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=6280&custom_report_id=70

Gerhard Wittich

Figaro finished at 7:55:50

Please make this a "Navigational Hazard"

Attached is a picture of a navigational hazard in Trinity Bay.
It is located approximately 0.8 nautical miles ENE of South Cut Marker
"4" at 58 degrees.
Approximate coordinates:

N 29 32.970
W 94 53.630

It consists of a pipe with a diameter of approximately 15 inches and
two small tubes nearby.

We plan to take this race again to Trinity Bay.
There will be a short leg in Galveston Bay (approximately 2 Nm) and a longer, multi leg course in Trinity Bay.
In Compliance with Coast Guard regulation, the fleet will cross the Houston Ship Channel in non-racing mode.
Bob Hunkins and crew will take times at marker "5" of the South Boaters Cut, west of the HSC, and Chris Dees and crew will take times at marker "1", east of the HSC.
Racers will be encouraged to cross the channel under power and to stay within the South Boaters Cut.
Engines must be cut passed markers "3 and 4" in preparation for resuming the race.
This crossing needs to be completed within a time window of 30 minutes.
The finishing line will be in Trinity Bay, near South Cut marker "1".
The elapsed times of the Galveston Bay component and the Trinity Bay component of the race will be combined for scoring of a single race.
Early sign ups facilitate planning for trophies and are greatly appreciated!
Gerhard Wittich

The NOR for Bay Cup II has been posted on Regatta network.

Here are the links:

Registration link : https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=5617

View Registrants link : http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=5617&custom_report_id=2

Submit Waivers link : https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=5616

View Submitted Waivers link : http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=5616&custom_report_id=70

Figaro finished at 8:01:18

Figaro finished at 19:38:00
GW

Results have been posted on Regattanetwork.
GW

Zac is still in business and has done a good job on Figaro.

His current phone number is (832) 284-4146

(His cell phone went diving and is out of commission.)

GW

We would be glad to take someone along on Figaro.
GW

Here is the link to the NOR:
http://www.lakewoodyachtclub.com/files/2012Shoe%20NOR.pdf

This will be the 30th Anniversary of the Shoe Race!