2020 Commodore Gibson Event Description
The Commodore Race/Cruise from Shilshole to Port Ludlow Marina and the Gibson Race/Cruise returning to Shilshole are two separate informal annual races. There will be an overnight in Port Ludlow.
Cruiser? Try out a casual race. Racer? Try out a social race/cruise.
The Plan:
This is a weekend race/cruise with the Commodore Race from Shilshole to Port Ludlow on Saturday, an overnight at Port Ludlow, followed by the Gibson race is from Port Ludlow back to Shilshole on Sunday. Handicaps are applied by adjusting the start times for each boat. If you do not have a PHRF rating for your boat, we will calculate one for you based on the design of your boat. Membership in PHRF is not required.
SOCIAL DISTANCING NOTICE: Historically, this event has featured a Saturday evening party and potluck dinner at Port Ludlow, and a Sunday morning potluck breakfast. It is to be determined what if any social activities will take place in Port Ludlow. If any social activities are allowed by various authorities, it will be up to each individual to what extent they choose to participate or mingle with others.
MASKS: Please make sure that everyone has a face mask available. Masks may be required for shore activities.
Location: Puget Sound from Shilshole to Port Ludlow
Schedule: All starts are based on handicap rating with the slowest boat starting first. Starting schedule will be posted with Sailing Instructions.
Time Limit: 1700 on Saturday and 1900 on Sunday.
Courses:
- Commodore Race (Saturday): Start at Meadow Point Buoy (LL #16765) and finish at Foulweather Bluff Buoy (LL #16535). Course distance ~ 17.5 NM.
- Gibson Race (Sunday): Start at Foulweather Bluff Buoy and finish at Meadow Point Buoy. Course distance ~ 17.5 NM.
NOTE: The start location may be advanced along the course to facilitate finishing. In addition, there will be one or two shorten course gates (determined by crossing a specified latitude) that can be used to score the race in the event that boats do not complete the entire course.
Moorage:
Right now the Port Ludlow Marina is full. You may contact the Port Ludlow Marina, 360-437-0513, to see if there are in cancellations. The other option is to anchor.
Registration: Free
Your registration for individual races or series does not populate automatically. Registrations will be posted by race staff as individual regattas are published.
Contact: Al Johnson, ajohnson1101@gmail.com
Race Documents:
Notice of Race (pdf)
Sailing Instructions (when available)
Flags (when available)
Registrants | Results (when available)
