FINAL Rev. 1

March 18, 2018

Skippers, Mates, and Crews:

On behalf of Gig Harbor Yacht Club and all our members, I am pleased to invite you to the Gig

Harbor Invitational Predicted Navigation Contest and Social, to be held on the weekend of April

21. This race has been sanctioned by the International Power Boat Association and the United

States Coast Guard.

Moorage will be available at Arabella’s Landing in Gig Harbor. ONE NIGHTS moorage per registered

boat will be paid by Gig Harbor Yacht Club.

VERY IMPORTANT MOORAGE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT BY APRIL 9, 2018

Arabella’s Landing requires each skipper requesting moorage to call 253-851-1793 and make

reservations directly with the marina by April 09. Identify yourself as a participant in the GHYC

Invitational.

Additional moorage is available at the Gig Harbor City Dock on a first come, first serve basis. Be advised

the City Dock now has shore power and water available for approximately $1.00/foot. Please let us know

your arrival time and we will be standing by to help you dock.

Registration and Observer Training will be at the Net Shed at Arabella’s Landing. Registration begins at

0800 and Observer Training at 0900 on April 21. Turn in your completed contest log at the Net Shed at

Arabella’s. A social hour, dinner and awards presentations will be held on Saturday evening at Gig

Harbor Yacht Club beginning at 1700; shuttle service will be available between boats and GHYC. Please

register by April 16 to permit scheduling of observers and planning for post-race activities. Participants

registering after April 16 may be asked to provide their own exchange observer.

Email your registration to Jim Anderson (pay at log turn-in) and join us for a fun filled weekend.

Please make checks payable to Gig Harbor Yacht Club.

Jim Anderson 1917 26th Street Ct NW

GHYC Power Boat Chair Gig Harbor, WA 98335

253-312-2967 jamesa101@centurytel.net

Gig Harbor Yacht Club

2018 Invitational Predicted Navigation Regatta

April 21, 2018

Registration Form

Boat Name: _________________________________ LOA: __________

Skipper: ____________________________________ IPBA#: _________

Address: ____________________________________ NACA#: _________

City: _______________________________________ Zip Code________

Email: ______________________________________ Club __________________

Phone #: ____________________________________

Navigator: ___________________________________

Friday – Enjoy Gig Harbor downtown

Saturday Awards Dinner ($25.00 pp & No-Host Bar) # Attending ____________

Race Registration Fee $25.00 per contestant

Please submit your race registration by April 16 along with your entry fee of $25

and dinner fee of $25 per person. Or, email this form to

jamesa101@centurytel.net no later than April 16, 2018 and pay at check-in.

Make checks payable to Gig Harbor Yacht Club.

If sending by U.S. mail - address to:

Jim Anderson

1917 26th Street Ct NW

Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Questions? Contact Jim Anderson -- (253) 3122967 or jamesa101@centurytel.net

2018 Gig Harbor YC Invitational

Predicted Navigation Regatta

April 21, 2018 Schedule of Events

Monday, April 16 Last day a boat may register and be guaranteed

an observer.

Friday, April 20

1300- Arrival. Enjoy beautiful downtown Gig Harbor

Saturday, April 21

0800-1000 Registration, observer training and observer assignments

1100-1420 Gig Harbor Invitational Navigation Contest

1400-1530 Contest Log turn in at Arabella’s Net Shed

1745-1830 Shuttle Service to Gig Harbor Yacht Club

1830-1930 Pre-dinner Social Hour at GHYC (bar will be open)

1930- Dinner at GHYC followed by Awards Presentations/Race Results.

Observers invited at their own expense

Following Dinner Shuttle Service to Arabella’s.

Sunday, April 22 We hope you had a great time and have a safe trip home.

2018 Gig Harbor YC Invitational Predicted Navigation

Regatta

April 21, 2018

Rev. 1

SPECIAL RULES

(1) Introduction: This contest shall be conducted under the Standard Rules of the International Power

Boat Association, 1998 Edition, as modified by these Special Rules. A copy of the Standard Rules is

available on the IPBA website at www.ipbalogracing.org.

IPBA Rules require that Contestants operate in a safe manner in compliance with all Pilot

Rules, Rules of the Road and Navigational Laws, including local laws enacted by proper

authority applicable to the Contestant's cruiser in the area where the Contestant is

operating (rule 8i). Failure to comply with the Rules of the Road results in a 1% penalty or

disqualification (Rule 14a).

Because the federal government has elevated the national risk of terrorism, special

restrictions governing marine traffic are in effect. This effects the separation that must be

maintained between pleasure vessels and certain military and commercial ships. These

restrictions apply to Washington State Ferries.

(2) Observers: Observers will be provided for all contestants registered on or before April 21, 2017.

Contestants who register after that date may have to supply an exchange Observer. Observers will be

assigned when the Predicted Log is turned into the Contest Committee. Observers are honored guests

on your boat; please plan to provide them with lunch. Please make them feel welcome and take the time

to let them know the results of your race.

(3) Logs: Predicted Logs and Contest Logs shall be completed in ink and shall be submitted to the Contest

Committee in the clubhouse between 0800 and 1000 on the day of the contest. The completed and signed

Contest Log shall be returned to the Contest Committee in the before 1530. It is recommended that the

error in seconds and percentage of error be calculated by the Contestant and entered in the Contest Log

before the Contest Log is returned to the committee. Contest Logs shall be accepted only when submitted

with the Contestant and the Observer present together. NOTE: Contestants may be penalized if data is

not entered correctly in all shaded areas on the logs.

(4) IBPA Numbers: IBPA numbers must be displayed port, starboard, and astern, and be visible.

(5) Time: Time shall be Pacific Daylight Time. The official time will be GPS time.

(6) Stop Watches: A stopwatch shall be allowed only for timed runs, time outs, and verification of

reading the Official Time by the Observer in accordance with Rule 8.0. Only a stop watch will be used

for timed runs and shall be available to the Observer who shall confirm the proper time has been run.

The stopwatch shall be stopped and cleared when its use is no longer permitted.

(7) Throttles: Throttles may be adjusted during the contest to vary the RPM from the RPM shown on the log by no more than plus 10% and unlimited decrease in RPM so long as the transmission/s remain in gear at all times after the start and during the contest.

(8) Handicap: The current IPBA handicap as set forth in the Standard Rule Book shall be employed to

calculate a net percentage of error. For predicted speeds of less than 7 knots, the handicap for 7 knots

shall be used. For predicted speeds of more than 23 knots, the handicap for 23 knots shall be used.

Predicted speed in knots is determined by multiplying the official mileage by 3600 and dividing by the total

number of seconds predicted by the contestant to complete the course. Predicted speed shall be rounded

off to the neatest 1/10th of a knot.

(9) Flat Water Speed: Flat water speed is the speed of the cruiser at the basic RPM shown on the Log

without consideration for wind or current.

(10) Navigational Aids:

Radar MAY NOT be used for contest navigational purposes, but may be used at any time the skipper

deems it necessary for safety purposes (See IBPA Rule No. 9-Safety Rule).

Chart plotters and electronic charts may be used to replace small-scale printed charts and

may be connected to GPS so long as the chart plotter or any other device does NOT display

speed, time or position information (SOG, COG, Time of Day, Tracking or latitude/longitude).

Note: Your chart plotter’s “tracking” feature must be disabled and route must not be activated.

This will allow the contestant to see his/her boat’s visual position relative to the route layout.

If electronic charting is used, a large-scale printout of the course layout must be made available to the

observer.

Auto pilots and depth sounders may be used as long as they do not receive active GPS signals.

Electronic ranging devices may not be used.

Cellular telephones may not be used.

An electronic data logger may be used to record your track, and supplied to the judges if needed.

(11) Chart: The recommended chart for this contest are 18448. The Official Mileage for this contest

is 16.13 nautical miles, which cannot be exceeded.

(12) Finish Classes: There will be three finish time brackets (called" finish class" on the log form) as

follows:

Finish Class Flat Water Speed Finish Time

1 8.00 and under 1330-1340

2 8.01 to 9.00 incl. 1345-1355

3 9.01 and over 1400-1410

(13) Awards: Awards will be presented Saturday evening to the overall First, Second, and Third places,

and wine for First place in each of the three classes in accordance with the IPBA Rules. The “Gig Harbor

Perpetual Trophy” will be awarded to the first place finisher overall. A team award (wine) will be awarded

to the best placed 3-boat team from any IPBA club. A novice award (wine) will be awarded for the best

finish by a novice.

(14) VHF Channel 9 has been adopted by IPBA for all pre-race communication. Monitor VHF 9 before

the race and VHF 16 during the race.

(15) Chartlet The attached chartlet is intended to assist you in planning your course. It is not suitable for

navigation. The written Course Instructions and Special Rules take precedence over the information on

the charlet.

Course Description

2018 Gig Harbor YC Invitational Predicted Navigation Regatta

Draft Rev. 0

This contest will be run on the navigable waters of Puget Sound.

Start - Green roof beach cabin north edge, abeam to port at 200 yards

[47⁰ 20.048’N (47⁰ 20’ 02.90”), 122⁰ 34.066’W (122⁰ 34’ 03.97”)]

From a standing start abeam the north corner of the Green roof beach cabin abeam to

port at 200 yards, proceed at cruise speed to CP-1 Colvos Passage Light #6. Enroute

pass the Sunrise Beach House abeam to port at 300 yards [47⁰ 20.838’N (47⁰ 20’

50.30”), 122⁰ 33.404’W (122⁰ 33’ 24.23”)]; the Sea Cliff Community Pier end abeam to

port at 300 yds. [47⁰ 21.301’N (47⁰ 21’ 18.06”), 122⁰ 33.212’W (122⁰ 33’ 12.74”)].

CP-1 Colvos Passage Lt #6 abeam to port at 200 yards [47⁰ 22.611’N (47⁰ 22’ 36.659”), 122⁰ 32.299’W (122⁰ 32’ 17.955”)]

Commence TR-1 at 330.0T for 0.940 nm. After completing TR-1, proceed to CP-2 Colvos

Light #4. Enroute pass mid span, the Olalla bridge, abeam to port at 500 yds. [47⁰

25.292’N (47⁰ 25’ 17.49”), 122⁰ 32.507’W (122⁰ 32’ 30.43”)].

CP-2 Colvos Light #4 abeam to port at 300 yards [47⁰ 25.804’N (47⁰ 25’ 48.240”), 122⁰ 31.888’W (122⁰ 31’ 53.280”)]

Commence TR-2 at 135.0T for 0.600 nm. After completing TR-2, proceed to CP-3,

Colvos Light #5. Enroute pass an extension of the Lisabuela Road to port with a range

bearing from boat at 094.8⁰T. The base of road near shore is [47⁰ 24.334’N (47⁰ 24’

20.06”), 122⁰ 31.304’W (122⁰ 31’ 18.25”)]

CP-3 Colvos Light #5 abeam to port at 100 yards [47⁰ 23.817’N (47⁰ 23’ 49.018”), 122⁰ 31.680’W (122⁰ 31’ 40.790”)]

Proceed on a course of 180.0⁰ T until abeam Colvos Psg Lt #6 to starboard

approximately 0.370 nm off [47⁰ 22.611’N (47⁰ 22’ 36.659”), 122⁰ 32.299’W (122⁰ 32’

17.955”)]. Then proceed to CP-4, the Dalco Pt house (west side). Enroute pass the NW

Corner Camp Sealth Pier abeam to port at 300 yds. [47⁰ 22.021’N (47⁰ 22’ 01.25”), 122⁰

31.329’W (122⁰ 31’ 19.74”)]. Then on to an extension of the Spring Beach Rd to

North End

starboard at a bearing from boat of 91.4⁰T. The base of road near shore is [47⁰ 20.949’N

(47⁰ 20’ 56.94”), 122⁰ 31.661’W (122⁰ 31’ 39.66”)]. Then proceed on a course of 170.0⁰

T until abeam the west end of the house north of Pt Dalco to port approximately 530

yards off [47⁰ 20.142’N (47⁰ 20’ 08.50”), 122⁰ 31.278W (122⁰ 31’ 16.65”)].

CP-4 Point Dalco house, west end abeam to port at 200 yards

[47⁰ 20.015’N (47⁰ 20’ 00.88”), 122⁰ 31.067’W (122⁰ 31’ 04.00”)]

Proceed to the Finish which is the east end of the Beach House east of the Gig Harbor

entrance light. Enroute cruise to the Blind Point at [47⁰ 19.139’N (47⁰ 19’ 08.31”), 122⁰

30.936’W (122⁰ 30’ 56.15”)]. Then proceed directly to the Point Defiance Light abeam to

port at 500 yds. [47⁰ 19.006’N (47⁰ 19’ 00.360”), 122⁰ 32.887’W (122⁰ 32’ 53.220”)].

From the Pt Defiance Light proceed directly to the Finish.

Finish – Beach House (east-end) (near entrance to Gig Harbor abeam to starboard at 200 yds.)

[47⁰ 19.598’N (47⁰ 19’ 35.87”), 122⁰ 34.365’W (122⁰ 34’ 21.90”)]

The Official Mileage = 16.13 nautical miles

Note: When returning to Gig Harbor, observe 5 kt speed limit in the harbor.

Individual Leg and Distance Chart

Leg

Bearing (True)

Distance (nm)

Latitude Longitude

Start 47⁰ 19.995'N 122⁰ 33.944'W

001 032.7 0.907 47⁰ 20.758'N 122⁰ 33.220'W

002 016.4 0.523 47⁰ 21.259'N 122⁰ 33.003'W

CP-1 023.4 1.429 47⁰ 22.572'N 122⁰ 32.165'W

TR-1 330.0 0.940 47⁰ 23.386'N 122⁰ 32.860'W

005 014.5 1.906 47⁰ 25.230'N 122⁰ 32.155'W

CP-2 032.7 0.546 47⁰ 25.727'N 122⁰ 31.702'W

TR-2 135.0 0.600 47⁰ 25.302'N 122⁰ 31.075'W

008 197.6 0.963 47⁰ 24.347'N 122⁰ 31.522'W

CP-3 196.8 0.538 47⁰ 23.831'N 122⁰ 31.750'W

010 180.0 1.221 47⁰ 22.611'N 122⁰ 31.752'W

011 167.1 0.638 47⁰ 21.988'N 122⁰ 31.543'W

012 192.5 1.061 47⁰ 20.952'N 122⁰ 31.880'W

013 170.0 0.869 47⁰ 20.097'N 122⁰ 31.657'W

CP-4 115.5 0.394 47⁰ 19.925'N 122⁰ 31.130'W

Blind Point

N/A N/A 47⁰ 19.138'N 122⁰ 30.936'W

016 274.7 1.309 47⁰ 19.251'N 122⁰ 32.855'W

FINISH 283.8 1.073 47⁰ 19.502'N 122⁰ 34.398'W

2018 Gig Harbor YC Invitational Predicted Navigation Regatta

Start – Green Roof Beach Cabin

CP-1 – Colvos Light #6 (Point Richmond)

CP-1 Colvos Lt-6

Green Roof

Cabin north end

2018 Gig Harbor YC Invitational Predicted Navigation Regatta

CP-2 Colvos Light #4 (Prospect Point)

CP-3 Colvos Light #5 (Sandford Point)

CP-2 Colvos Lt-4

CP-3 Colvos Lt-5

CP-4 Dalco Point House (west end)

CP-5 Finish – East end beach house east of GH entrance

Finish East End

Entrance

Gig Harbor

CP-4 Dalco Point

House

GHYC INVITATIONAL 2018 – CHARTLET

GHYC INVITATIONAL 2018

CP and WAYPOINT SHORLINE PHOTOS

Start –

Green Roof Sunrise

Beach House

Sea Cliff

Dock CP-1 –

Colvos Lt-6

Olalla Bridge

Mid-span

CP-2 –

Colvos Lt-4

Lisabuela Rd

Extension CP-3 –

Colvos Lt-5

Camp Sealth

Pier NW end

Spring Beach

Rd Extension

Beach House

north of Dalco

CP-4 – Dalco Pt

House West end

Pt Defiance

Light

Finish – GH Ent.

Beach House E end