Shilshole Bay

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SBYC and STYC Present
The 2008 Ballard Cup

Shilshole Bay and Sloop Tavern Yacht Clubs would like to invite you to join us on Monday nights this Spring and Summer to come race with us.

Race Results:
     Series 1:  Race 1 (photos)     Race 2     Race 3 (photos)     Race 4 (photos)     Race 5 (photos)     Overall Results

   Series 2:  Class Breaks     Race 1 (photos)     Race 2 (photos)     Race 3 (photos)     Race 4     Race 5     Overall Results

The venue:  Puget Sound in front of the Shilshole Bay Marina.

The boats:  Any PHRF or STYC rated mono or multi hulled boat 20' or greater in length.

Classes:  Classes for Flying, Non-Flying and Multi hull classes (if 3 or more) will be provided for.

The dates: 

     Series 1:  April 21st, 28th and May 5th, 12th, 19th                  

     Series 2:  June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th                  

     Series 3:  July 7th, 14th, 28th and August 4th, 11th

Start time:  6:15 PM   Reverse Start (Slower classes first)

Time Limit:  2 hrs, Series 1&3   -   2 1/2 hrs, Series 2

Courses:  5 to 10 miles in length depending on conditions.

Entry Fee:  The entry fee is waived if you’re a member of Sloop Tavern or Shilshole Bay Yacht Club.  If you're not a member, the cost is only $25 per series.   And, catch this:  If you'd like to join either of our two clubs ALL of the race fees will be applied to your membership fees.   Here is your chance to join either of these fine and fun yacht clubs for almost nothing and begin enjoying the other benefits they offer.

Contact:   Co-race chairs - Tom Barrigan @ 206.954.5116 or sailtheory@gmail.com 
and Lauren Buchholz
racechair@shilsholebayyc.org for more information.

Specific sailing instructions for these series are published separately and are available at the Sloop Tavern on Friday evening prior to the first race of the series.  Please make sure you pick up a copy as you will need it for the proper course information.

SBYC Race Book and Sailing Instructions

Ballard Cup Sailing Instructions

Series 1 Entry Form - Due April 16, 2008

Series 2 Entry Form - Due May 28, 2008

Series 3 Entry Form - Due July 2, 2008