For those racing from Herring Bay tomorrow, I tried to get clarification as to what was meant in 12.1 of the SIs by "the course side of Severn River lighted buoy "R 2 Fl R, 2.5s."
I really didn't get it super clear but I suspect it will be quite obvious as you approach the line. In any event, below is my conversation with EYC (read from bottom to the top):
Hello Michel,
The finishing line will be between the R2 and the adjacent Signal Boat.
Thanks,
Val
On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 2:29 PM Michel Jichlinski <jichgag@aol.com> wrote:
Will you communicate the final location to the Herring Bay racers on Friday as well, folks are puzzled by the meaning of course side for R2.
Thanks
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On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 2:06 PM, Eastport YC Race Committee
<eycracing@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Michel,
Excellent question regarding the finishing line. The Signal Boat near R2 is doing 'triple duty' as the Signal Boat for the Pursuit Race as well as the Finishing Boat for the Rock Creek & Herring Bay races. It will be anchored on a bearing for the Pursuit Race which uses fixed government marks. We will pick the Pursuit Course on Friday. So it will not be anchored on a bearing for a Windward/Leeward course.
Hence the wording in the SIs. So no, please do not assume the "Vessel on Port and R2 on starboard".
I hope this makes sense. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Thanks,
Val
On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 10:53 AM Michel Jichlinski <jichgag@aol.com> wrote:
Hi Val
I am the PRO for Herring Bay indeed: 301 536 8040
I will be sending you the photos as per your request.
I received one question from a racer regarding the SI. On the finish it states : the RC Finish Vessel and the course side of R2 Fl R, 2.5s We understand this to mean Vessel on Port and R2 on starboard, please advise if we didn't get that right.
Best Regards,
Michel