
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
Hourly Schedule
Saturday Registration
- From 7:30 - To 9:30
- Racing
- 10:45am to 4:00pm