2019 KO Musto Shoe Regatta

[Bob H]

Greetings, Galveston Bay Racers!
Registration for the KO Musto Shoe Regatta is open! Musto sailing shoes will again be awarded to the skipper and crew of the first place boats, as is our tradition.

There's a few exciting changes I hope you'll all like:

1. This year we are going to do away with the "Poleless Spinnaker" fleet (since it hasn't made in the last several regattas) We're instead offering a PHRF Distance Racer/Cruiser Spinnaker fleet. If you have a valid PHRF certificate and you qualify as a "racer/cruiser" according to PHRF-GB's guidelines (http://www.phrfgb.com/racer-cruiser-definitions) you can enter this fleet.

2. All PHRF races will be scored using the Time-On-Time Method. The formula for the Time Correction Factor will be published in the Sailing Instructions. To learn about Time on Time scoring , use your favorite search engine. There are several articles out there.

3. We will offer a W/L course for ORC handicap. You must have a valid ORC club or international rating. Handicapping will be done using the Triple number Windward/Leeward Time-on-Time method.

We're looking forward to running a great regatta for you. Here's the web addresses of interest:

Event website:
http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/18605

Registration:
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=18605

Registrant list:
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=18605&custom_report_id=2

Notice of Race:
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/regatta_uploads/18605/2019ShoeNoR.pdf


Crew Waivers registration:
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=18665

Completed Crew waivers:
http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registrant_list.php?regatta_id=18665&custom_report_id=70


thanks,
Bob Hunkins
2019 KO Musto Shoe Regatta Chair

[Stellar of Course]

Bob:
Does the Racer/cruiser class allow full symmetrical Spin w/pole?

Ron E

[Bob H]

Ron:

Yes, Symmetrical, or Asymmetrical, sprit or no sprit, just don't use a spin pole on the clew of an asym.
If you have a PHRF GB certificate and your boat meets these criteria, you are eligible.

ELIGIBILITY
Any self-righting keel boat with a cabin, sleeping accommodations, cooking facilities & head. Yachts that are considered to be ultra-light or racing under a one design rating rule will not be eligible. Final eligibility determination will be at the discretion of the fleet's captain or the race committee.

The Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) shall be less than or equal to 19.0.

The Displacement to Length ratio (D/L) shall be greater than or equal to 150.0.