The Center Sound Series is a series of the following events:
Location: Puget Sound, starting and finishing lines in Shilshole Bay.
Classes: PHRF-NW, IRC/ORC and other classes with at least five boats may apply. Monohull, multihull, and casual class boats will race in separate classes.
Racing Documents
Notice of Race (pdf)
Sailing Instructions (pdf)
Casual Class Race Notice (pdf)
Class Breaks (pdf)
Registrant List
Blakely Rock Results (when available)
CSS Series Results (when available)
On the Water
Schedule
Saturday
1000 First Warning
1400 No warning signal after this time
After racing Party at clubhouse
Course (Racing Classes):
North Wind: Start by leaving the starting mark buoy to port, round mark “N” to port, round mark “K” to port, and finish by leaving the finishing mark buoy to port. Course distance ~ 21 NM.
South Wind: Start by leaving the starting mark buoy to starboard, round mark “K” to starboard, round mark “N” to starboard, and finish by leaving the finishing mark buoy to starboard. Course distance ~ 21 NM.
Course (Casual Classes):
North Wind: Start by leaving the starting mark buoy to port, round mark “N” to port, round mark “W” to port, and finish by leaving the finishing mark buoy to port. Course distance ~ 12 NM.
South Wind: Start by leaving the starting mark buoy to starboard, round mark “W” to starboard, round mark “N” to starboard, and finish by leaving the finishing mark buoy to starboard. Course distance ~ 12 NM.
Time Limit:
8 hours for the first boat in class and for other boats the later of 8hours or 1 hour after of the first boat that sails the course.
Other Provisions:
- Notice of Race amended by CYC Notice of Race Addendum.
- Boats must comply with equipment requirement category USSER Nearshore, as amended.
- This race is part of the CYC Center Sound Series.
Awards:
For the race, 1st, 2nd, and 3rdin class. Party and awards at the CYCclubhouse after racing. For the Center Sound Series, see awards for the Three Tree Point Race.
Registration Fee:
$60 (or $150 for Center Sound Series). Casual Class $30 (or $90for Center Sound Series).
Registration Deadline
March 1, 2018 (Thursday)
Off the Water
Friday
Join us for the Skipper and Crew Meet and Greet for a chance to, have a drink, enjoy some dinner and meet skipper/crew that are looking for.
Saturday
Party at clubhouse with $10 Dinner. Menu:
Street Tacos, Pork, Chicken and Veggies