The Glimmerglass Regatta

The ​​54th Annual Glimmerglass Invitational Regatta

September 17 and 18, 2022

Please Register via email to Amy McDermott mcdermottaj@yahoo.com by September 1st.

Notice of Race

Organizing Authority: The Otsego Sailing Club

Rules: The Glimmerglass Regatta will be governed by the 2021-2024 Racing Rules of

Sailing, except as altered by the sailing instructions. The regatta is designated category A in accordance with Appendix 1, Regulation 20. The OSC/Glimmerglass Regatta adheres to NYS Aquatic Invasive Species regulations, and US Center for Disease Control and the NYS Department of Health Covid-19 regulations. All persons are required to comply. All persons who are not fully vaccinated for the covid pandemic in accordance with these regulations and guidelines are required to wear masks while on club land.  All persons are required to wear masks in the clubhouse.

Eligibility: The 2021 Glimmerglass Invitational Regatta is open to boats in the Thistle, Flying Scot, and Laser classes.

Measurement: Winning competitors must be registered and measured in by their class organizations.

Entries: Eligible boats and skippers may register in advance or at the regatta per the schedule below. The fee for the Glimmerglass Invitational Regatta will be announced when the summer COVID guidance is clarified. A $5.00 discount is given to members of U.S. Sailing who present their membership card.

Meals: Due to Covid concerns the meal plan will be announced during the summer. Breakfast, lunch and dinner  prices  will be announced this summer.  

Please Register via email to Amy McDermott mcdermottaj@yahoo.com by September 1st.

Sailing Instructions: The Sailing Instructions will be available at registration and the skippers’ meeting.

Scoring: The Low Point system of Appendix A will apply. No throw outs. 1 race constitutes a regatta.

Trophies: Trophies will be awarded to the top three boats in each class.

Decisions of the Protest Committee: Decisions of the protest committee will be final.

Accommodations:Due to the changing Covid guidance camping and housing plans will be announced later when we are clear on the summer guidance. We do not allow pets.  Contact regatta chairperson if you need to make arrangements.

Check http://www.cooperstownchamber.org/ for local overnight accommodations. There are also campsites and wonderful cabins at the Glimmerglass, Gilbert Lake and the Betty and Wilber Davis NYS Parks.  We suggest you reserve them early in the year especially the cabins.

Clubhouse Telephone: Clubhouse telephone is (607) 547-9473

Club Website: www.otsegosailingclub.com

Glimmerglass Schedule of events:

Saturday, September 17, 2022

0700 – 0930 Registration

1000 – Skippers’ meeting

1045 –1600 Races as conditions permit

Sunday September  18, 2022

While a 2 day regatta is the goal the schedule has not been finalized. Check back later for the final details.

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT PLAN TO COME OFF THE WATER FOR LUNCH

For general information & RSVP meals: Amy McDermott: mcdermottaj@yahoo.com (607) 369-5820

REGISTRATION FORM

Name: _____________________ ______________________________ ________

Address: _____________ _____________________________________ ________

Email: ____________________________ Phone: _____________________

Class/Sail #________ ____________________________________________

Hull Color: ____ ______________ Spinnaker Color: ___________________

Crew: ___________________________________________________ ___

______ All persons in my party are fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19.

______ (number) persons in my party are not fully vaccinated but agree to wear a mask.

REGISTRATION FEEs

For 2022 all registration and meal fees will be announced at a later date.

$ TBA——-per boat (Thistle, Flying Scot, Laser)

-$5.00 discount for USSA members (member #____________) $_______

MEALS

 Number  _______ @ $TBA/ lunch​​​$_______

(Please RSVP before 9/10 if not pre-registering by mail and call 607-369-5820)

TOTAL $________

(make checks payable to Otsego Sailing Club)

Mail Registration to:

Amy McDermott

PO Box 396

Unadilla, NY 13849