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 [email protected]
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
[email protected] 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 [email protected]
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
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