OBX Multihull Sail Fest Sept. 9 & 10, 2023

OBX Multihull Sail Fest

Saturday & Sunday, September 9 & 10, 2023

Southern Shores North Marina,
177 South Dogwood Trail
Southern Shores
NC 27949.

NOR & Sailing Instructions to follow

Classes:

F18
Hobie 16
Weta 4.4 Trimaran
Open Catamaran Spinnaker
Open Catamaran
Min 3 boats to constitute a class

Course:

Two days of buoy racing in the Currituck Sound.
All races are weather dependent and will be changed to fit conditions.
Courses- class starts, multiple races, PRO to set courses

Schedule:

Thursday, September 7th, 2022

Boat set up and sailing at the North Marina
Parking for boats and trailers will be available at the marina. For overflow trailers we can place them at Kitty Hawk elementary School, main parking lot

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Friday, September 8th, 2022

Boat set up and sailing at the North Marina
Registration, at the tent from 12-6 PM
Parking for boats and trailers will be available at the marina. Overflow trailers Can be placed ayt our warehouse in 104 Shores Avenue, Point Harbor. NC 27964
Cooler bar opens at 6 PM,

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Saturday, September, 9th, 2022

Registration from 8-9:30
Boat set up by 10:00 AM
Skippers Meeting at 10:15
Race start at 11am
Last boat signal by 3 PM- Must finish by then
Cooler bar opens at tent on ramp side of Marina- tall tales of the day

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Sunday, September 10th, 2022

Registration from 8-9:30
Boat set up by 10:00 AM
Skippers Meeting at 10:00
Race start at 11am
Last boat signal by 3 PM on Saturday and 2 PM on Sunday
Awards at 3 PM on Sunday (or earlier if applicable)

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Details:

Each day’s race will begin at 11am. Unless RC changes due to weather
Course races – Starts by class, 5 minute intervals
3-5 races, weather dependent for course race day
Rules: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024
Class awards will be done for classes of 3 or more. Race Director has right to change course based on conditions or create a separate course for different classes of boats to finish within a reasonable similar time.
Volunteers- please contact us to volunteer for registration, race committee and/or safety boats
Prizes awarded per class placement 1-3

Safety:

A waiver must be signed, and you are responsible for your own safety.
There will be a safety boat available, just in case
A USCG or equivalent PFD must be worn at all times
VHF radio monitoring channel 7 or a mobile phone must always be on board
GPS units are permitted, and the entire race is in protected waters!
COVID Rules apply- If Applicable- mask, social distancing and are based on state guidelines at the time.

Cost:

Entry Fees are $55 for single handed and $75 for double handed
Payment Portal by credit card on entry form (see button)

Race Director: Hardy Peters, East Coast Sailboats, 252-489-3491 or info@eastcoastsailboats.com
Housing – Air B&B, Hotel, camp ground, home rental, friends couch. Limited Camping/RV at our warehouse in Point Harbor, NC.

NOR- TBD

Sailing Instructions- TBD