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neryc moonlight run distance race

August 26 2023

where: bay area south of turkey point light

GET INFO AND REGISTER HERE

1. The Moon Light Race is an evening sail/race that takes place off Turkey Point and lasts for 4 or 5 hours depending on the wind. It is scheduled to coincide with a full moon.
2. The course can be shorter or longer depending on the weather, but our goal is to provide full evening of sailing. The course will go around a series of buoys identified before racing begins. The marks are selected from the CBYRA Region 1 registered marks..
3. The race will feature regular starts and also a start for newcomers to racing and evening sailing.
4. You might ask how you can win since you have a slow old cruising boat. The answer is everyone gets a handicap rating based on your boat and your level of experience. Anyone can win and there a prizes for just showing up.