The Glimmerglass Regatta, East Coast Fall Series

55th Annual

Glimmerglass Invitational Regatta and the

2023 Flying Scot New York Lakes District Championship

September 16 & 17, 2023

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.

 

Eligibility: The 2023 Glimmerglass Invitational Regatta is open to boats in the Thistle and Flying Scot classes. This regatta serves as the 2023 Flying Scot New York Lakes District Championship.

 

Measurement: Winning competitors must be registered and measured 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 is $75.00 per boat. A

$5.00 discount is given to members of U.S. Sailing.

 

Meals: Registration fees include continental breakfast & lunch Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday lunch will be “make your own” and will be provided before launching prior to

the first race. There is a Saturday dinner. Registration includes one meal for Saturday dinner with additional meals available for $15 per competitor. If you haven’t pre-registered, please RSVP to Amy McDermott by September 10th regarding the number of people attending the dinner.

 

OSC Green:  The Otsego Sailing Club has gone green. No plastics. Please bring refillable water bottles.

 

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 five boats.

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

 

Accommodations: Camping is free on the club grounds. We do not allow pets. Our

Clubhouse has limited amenities (no shower facilities). Lodging in host houses might be available (contact regatta chairperson if you need to make arrangements)

Check http://www.cooperstownchamber.org/ for local overnight accommodations.

 

Club Website: www.otsegosailingclub.com

 

Glimmerglass 55 Schedule of events:

 

Saturday, September 16, 2023

 

0730 – 0930 Registration

0730 – 0930 Breakfast

0945 Skippers’ meeting

1045 – 1600 Races as conditions permit

1800 Dinner

1930- 2300 Fun

 

Sunday, September 17, 2023

 

0700 – 0900 Breakfast

0800 – 0830 Skippers meeting

0900-1300 Races as conditions permit

No Races will be started after 1300 on Sunday.

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

 

 

55th Annual

Glimmerglass Invitational Regatta and 

Flying Scot New York Lakes District Championship

September 16 & 17, 2023

REGISTRATION FORM

 

 

Name: _____________________ ______________________________ ________

 

 

Address: _____________ _____________________________________ ________

 

 

Email: ____________________________ Phone: _____________________

 

 

Class/Sail #________ ____________________________________________

 

 

Hull Color: ____ ______________ Spinnaker Color: ___________________

 

 

Crew: ___________________________________________________ ___

 

 

REGISTRATION FEE

 

$75.00 per boat (Thistle, Flying Scot)

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

 

 

MEALS

 

SATURDAY DINNER: Pulled Pork & sides. Vegetarian option available.

Number of dinners _______ @ $15 / dinner $_______

Indicate # of vegetarian dinners  _______

Dinners include drinks.

 

(Please RSVP before 9/10 if not pre-registering by mail please call 

  607-369-5820 or email mcdermottaj@yahoo.com)

 

TOTAL $________

(make checks payable to Otsego Sailing Club)

 

Mail Registration to:

Amy McDermott

PO Box 396

Unadilla, NY 13849