Eastern Yacht Club Eastern Yacht Club

Eastern Yacht Club
MARBLEHEAD, MA
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Summer Cruise—July 8th—
July 21th
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The Cruise is Dedicated to
Sue and Steve Connolly
We are pleased to announce the 2014 Eastern Yacht Club Cruise will be dedicated to the
memory of past commodore Steve Connolly and his wife Sue, who for many years were active
and enthusiastic participants on board their custom Aage Neilsen sloop, “Taygeta”. Always
competitive, Steve and Sue over the years won virtually every Cruise award, including the John
G. Alden trophy, the Tioga Trophy, the Frank C. Paine Bowl, the Pleione Trophy, the MacPherson Bowl and the Shepherd Trophy. Those who sailed aboard “Taygeta” witnessed the
always good natured banter between Steve and Sue, as they “discussed” how best to sail the
boat. And the youngsters who were included were treated to family sailing at its best!
Special awards won by “Taygeta” and the Connollys include the Puritan-Genesta Decanter for
the 1991 Halifax Race, first overall, and the Robert B.M. Barton award for “an overall pattern
of racing success and sportsmanship”. And for long, honorable, and distinguished service to the
Eastern Yacht Club, Steve and Sue were presented the B. Devereux Barker Distinguished Service Award in 1999.
Our former Member No. 1 and Sue will accompany us in spirit as we head east in what we
hope will be a memorable and interesting 2014 cruise.
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Index
Daily Schedule
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Mooring Reservations
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Boothbay Harbor
Tennants Harbor
Castine
McGlathery Island
Swans Island, Burnt Coat Harbor
Blue Hill Harbor
Southwest Harbor
Winter Harbor
Rouque Island
Head Harbor
St John River Entrance
St John River Harbor
The Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club
Kingston Creek
Colwells Creek
Gagetown
Dougals Harbor
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General Instructions
Daily Cruise Routine
Fog Plan
Pursuit Race
Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions
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Index
The Pleione Trophy
The Charles C. Pyne Trophy
The Tioga Trophy
The Macpherson Bowl
The Frank C. Paine Bowl
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The Bang Go Back Race
The Model Sailboat Race
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Us & Canadian Customs
Fundy Traffic Control & Notes
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Pictures
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EMERGECY CONTACTS
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Daily Schedule
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Boothbay Harbor
17:30 - 19:00 Captain’s meeting
Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar at the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club
Dress:
Smart Casual—No coats and ties
Dinner on your own
09:00
09:30
10:30
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Boothbay Harbor to Tenants Harbor
Race Committee Broadcast
Harbor Start
Race The Pleione Trophy
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Tenants Harbor to Castine Harbor
09:00
Race Committee Broadcast
09:30
Harbor start
10:30
Race The Charles C. Pyne Trophy
17:30 - 1900 Cocktail Party at The Pentagoet Inn
26 Main St Castine www.pentagoet.com
Hosted by Julie, Tammy, Jack and Twig Burke
Dress:
Smart Casual—No coats and ties
11:00
17:30
Friday, July 11, 2014
Castine Harbor to McGlathery Island or Burnt Coat Harbor
Race Committee Broadcast The decision to go to McGathery I. or Burnt Coat
will be announced at the beginning of the morning broadcast.
Race The Tioga Trophy
Cookout on MGlathery Island BYOB & Food (we will provide a grill)
09:00
09:30
11:30
Saturday, July 12, 2014
McGlathery Island or Burnt Coat Harbor to Blue Hill Harbor
Race Committee Broadcast
Harbor start
Race The Macpherson Bowl
09:00
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Daily Schedule
09:00
09:30
10:30
17:30
Dress:
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Blue Hill Harbor to Southwest Harbor
Race Committee Broadcast
Harbor start
Race The Frank C Paine Bowl
Hors d’oeuvres by the EYC and BYOB at the Hinckley Boat Yard
Smart Casual—No coats and ties
STAGE TWO
OH CANADA
Note the 08:00 morning broadcast
08:30
Monday, July 14, 2014
Southwest Harbor to Winter Harbor
Fleet Captain Broadcast, all yachts proceeding to Winter Harbor should
check in with the Fleet Captain on VHF Ch 72
Proceed at will to Winter Harbor
08:00
08:30
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Winter Harbor to Roque Island
Fleet Captain Broadcast
Proceed at will to Roque Island
08:00
08:00
08:30
17:30
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Roque Island to Head Harbor Canada
Fleet Captain Broadcast
Proceed at will to Head Harbor
Clear Canadian Customs in Head Harbor
Informal get-together at the Head Harbor Marina
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Daily Schedule
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19:00
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Head Harbor Canada to the St John River
Fleet Captain Broadcast
Proceed at will to the St John River
Call Fundy Harbor Control VHF Ch 12 three miles out from St John entrance
The Market Square Docks are available for boats waiting for a slack tide (free)
Approximate low slack water proceed to the Kennebecasis Yacht Club
Approximate high slack water proceed to the Kennebecasis Yacht Club
17:30
Friday, July 18, 2014
Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club
Lay-day, enjoy the day sightseeing in St John
Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar at the Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club
08:00
08:30
08:00
08:30
08:00
08:30
12:00
08:00
08:30
05:00
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Royal Kennebecasis Yacht Club to Kingston Creek in Belleisle Bay
Fleet Captain Broadcast
Proceed at will to Kingston Creek
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Kingston Creek in Belleisle Bay to Colwells Creek Landing
Fleet Captain Broadcast
Proceed to Colwells Creek
Lunch at Colwells Creek Landing BYOB & food (we will set up a grill)
Spend the night in Colwells Creek or head up to Gagetown
Monday, July 21, 2014
Colwells Creek Landing/ Gage Town to Douglas Harbor Grande Lake
Fleet Captain Broadcast
Proceed to Douglas Harbor
Listen for a Fleet Captian Broadcast
Note: the Morning Broadcast will have general information
for all cruisers. Listen to the "Wheel of Misfortune”, at the end of every
morning broadcast one lucky cruiser will win a prize.
(The small print)
Here’s the deal, to claim a prize you have to check in as the winner on VHF Ch 72.
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Anchoring, Moorings & Other Good Stuff
July 8, Boothbay Harbor:
Harbor Master 207-380-5635 VHF 09 & 16
Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club 207-633-5750 VHF 09 Call the club for dinner reservations
Carousel Marina 207-633-2922 VHF 09 & 68
Signal Point Marina 207-633-6920 VHF 16
Browns Wharf Marina 207-633-5440 VHF 09
General Anchorage
July 9, Tenants Harbor:
Cod End Restaurant & Marina 207-372-6782 VHF 09
Tenants Harbor Boat yard 207-372-8063
General Anchorage
July 10, Castine:
Castine Harbor Master 207-266-7711 VHF 16 & 09
Eatons Boatyard207-326-8579
General Anchorage
July 11, McGlathery Island:
The decision to go to McGathery I. or Burnt Coat
will be announced at the beginning of the morning broadcast.
Beware of the wakes from them lobstah-boats going on by, gamming may not be a good idea.
General Anchorage
July 11, Burnt Coat Harbor:
Burnt Coat Harbor Moorings 207-526-4201 VHF 68
Kents Wharf 207-526-4201
There is a nice quarry for swimming, open to the public, a short walk from the town dock, on
the East side of the harbor.
General Anchorage
July 12, Blue Hill Harbor:
Kollegewidgwok Yacht Club 207-374-5581
General Anchorage
July 13, Southwest Harbor:
Southwest Harbormaster 207-244-7913 VHF 16
Hinckley Boat Yard, Becky Murphy 207-244-6687
Dysarts Great Harbor Marina 207-244-0117
West Marine Store (behind Dysarts) 207-244-0194
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Anchoring, Moorings & Other Good Stuff
July 14, Winter Harbor:
Winter Harbor Yacht Club 207-963-2275 VHF 16 & 71
General Anchorage
July 15, Rouque Island:
Roque Island is private, it is ok to walk on the beach, it is not ok to walk inland.
There can be a swell in the harbor gamming might not be a good idea.
General Anchorage
July 16, Head Harbor:
Welcome to Canada
Head Harbor Marina 506-752-2300
July 17, St John Harbor:
Market Square Docks 560-658-3600 Free
Yachts might gam at the M S Docks while waiting for the Reversing Falls
July 18, Brothers Cove RKYC :
RKYC moorings first come basis, $25.00 506-632-0186
General Anchorage
Anchoring in the St John River is generally excellent.
July 19, Kingston Creek:
General Anchorage
July 20, Colwells Public Landing:
General Anchorage
July 20, Gagetown:
Gaugetown Marina 506-488-1992 VHF CH 68
General Anchorage
July 21, Douglas Harbor:
Guest moorings are available, pay mooring fee at local Convenience store, down the street from
the wharf.
General Anchorage
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Boothbay Harbor
43° 50’ 50.0N 69° 38’ 33.0W
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Tenants Harbor
43° 57’ 53.2N 69° 11’ 56.1W
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Castine
44° 22’ 58.8 0N 68° 48’ 10.1W
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McGlathery Island
44° 07’ 44.4N 68° 36’ 46.2W
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Swans Island, Burnt Coat Harbor
44° 08’ 25.2N 68° 26’ 50.3W
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Blue Hill Harbor
44° 24’ 16.5N 68° 33’ 46.7W
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Southwest Harbor
44° 16’ 21.7N 68° 18’ 24.7W
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Winter Harbor
44° 22’ 60.0N 68° 04’ 59.1W
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Roque Island
44° 34’ 39.7N 68° 30’ 59.1W
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Head Harbor Campobello Island
44° 56’ 41.8N 68° 55’ 00.3W
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St John River Entrance
45° 14’ 08.9N 66° 02’ 34.2W
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St John River Harbor
45° 14’ 08.9N 66° 02’ 34.2W
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Brothers Cove, Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club
45° 18’ 21.6N 66° 06’ 19.2W
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Kingston Creek, Belleisle Bay
45° 32’ 07.1N 66° 00’ 04.3W
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Colwells Creek, Public Landing
45° 43’ 20.7N 66° 04’ 37.2W
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Gagetown
45° 46’ 58.8N 66° 04’ 34.5W
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Douglas Harbour, Grand Lake
45° 54’ 45.2N 66° 05’ 49.5W
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General Instructions
Cruise Committee:
Commodore: Frank Morse
Race Committee: Ronna & Dana Woodward
Fleet Captain: Linda & Pike Noyes
RENDEZVOUS
Yachts will proceed at will from Marblehead to rendezvous in Boothbay Harbor
Tuesday, July 8, 2014.
COMMUNICATIONS
The squadron is requested to use VHF Channel 72 for all cruise communications, all
boats are encouraged to monitor VHF Channel 16 during the day. In view of the heavy radio
traffic in the area, captains should keep communications brief and observe radio protocol.
Yacht to yacht unofficial traffic of a personal nature should be shifted to one of the other ship-to
-ship channels or should be conducted via cellular telephones, when appropriate.
JOINING OR LEAVING THE CRUISE
It is not necessary for vessels to notify the Race Committee to request permission to proceed at will to the next harbor if you will not be racing that day. If you intend to race, please
check in with the Race Committee at the start. It is important for you to advise the Race Committee of your intention to leave the squadron (even temporarily) so that we can keep track of
the fleet.
FLAG SIGNALS
Flag routine and etiquette will be observed on the cruise.
 Club Burgee: All Eastern Yacht Club sailing yachts, except for flag officers, should fly a club burgee
from the masthead at all times, except when racing. A traditional windsock, or nothing, is appropriate for
racing. Power yachts should fly the burgee from a staff at the bow. Yachts with multiple masts should
follow the Flag Protocol described in Chapmans.
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Daily Cruise Routine
Morning Colors: The Race Committee fires one gun (except on Sunday, when a horn will be
sounded). In the event that we are not allowed to fire a cannon in certain harbors listen for a
horn.
Harbor Start: The Race Committee fires one gun (except on Sunday, when a horn will be
sounded). At the appropriate time, the fleet will proceed out of the harbor, led by the Commodore, followed by the other Flag Officers in order of rank, followed the Fleet Captains, followed
by the Race Committee, and then followed by the rest of the squadron. The Race Committee
boat may break out of the procession to proceed to her station.
Special Events (e.g. cocktails ashore, etc.): The Race Committee fires one gun (except on Sunday, when a horn will be sounded). All other yachts acknowledge by displaying the Answering
Pennant at the starboard spreader.
Evening Colors: When on board the Race Committee fires one gun (except on Sunday, when a
horn will be sounded).
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Fog Plan
In the event of thick fog conditions, the Harbor Start will be postponed and racing may be suspended for the day. All yachts should monitor VHF Channel 72 for announcements from the
Race Committee commencing at 0900 hours. Following are instructions for the squadron:
Yachts desiring to proceed “at will” to the next port independently of the squadron are free to
do so.
Yachts who do not have radar and desire to make the passage to the next port as part of a fog
group (4-6 yachts) will be assigned to a fog captain. These boats will proceed as a group to the
next harbor.
During the passage, low-level radio contact will be maintained between the fog captain and his/
her group. Please keep conversation to a minimum.
At 1600 hours, the Race Committee will call the roll of all yachts to check for safe arrival. All
yachts MUST monitor and respond.
Remember the responsibility for the safety of the crew and vessel remains with the captain of
each vessel.
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Pursuit Races
The racing format will be sailing "Pursuit Races". In Pursuit Races, your boat's handicap is calculated into your start time - the slowest boats start first and the fastest boats start last. All boats
race on the same course and the first to finish wins. The early starters hope to stay out in front
and hold off the hard charging faster boats!
This promises to be an exciting improvement in our racing format. Boats - of all sizes and all
ratings - can compete against one another on the same race course. The format is simple - start
at your boat’s designated start time and off you go. First to finish wins! No ratings or corrected
time to calculate after racing. Perhaps the biggest advantage of the Pursuit Racing format is the
fact that all boats will finish within a much narrower time window - which means we'll all get to
the moorings at the same time and the evening festivities will begin with a full complement of
boats. With the time correction built in to the start, everyone is meant to finish very close together (think: a 'normal' PHRF race flipped upside down - instead of starting together and finishing spread out since boats are different speeds, we'll stagger the start so you finish together!).
You won't need any new rating or certificate for the new racing format - your PHRF rating is all
the RC needs to assign your start time. You will need to be sure to take note of your scheduled
start time so you can hit the line at full speed at go. The RC will broadcast each boats' start time
over the VHF, counting down to every boats specific start to help get the fleet started on time.
The Way Point Finish Line has been set up in the event that the RC boat is unable to set a classic finish line. For example, when your GPS gives you a bearing of 270M and you are 500’ or
less, away from the waypoint, you just finished, this solves the problem of one or more boats
blocking another’s view of a mark during a close finish.
The Shepard Trophy
Awarded to the overall winner of the Annual Cruise.
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Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions
RULES AND ORGANIZING AUTHORITY
The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the current Racing Rules of Sailing. The
Organizing Authority is the Eastern Yacht Club, Marblehead, Massachusetts.
ENTRIES, RATINGS
Boats that are registered with and accompanying the cruise and have been assigned a rating by
the Cruise Committee are automatically entered as competitors. Boats may be divided into two
classes for scoring purposes:
Class A Yachts with lower (faster) PHRF ratings. Class Flag will be International Code
Flag “A”
Class B Yachts with higher (slower) PHRF rating. Class Flag will be International Code
Flag “B”
as shown on the scratch sheet. Each yacht should fly the appropriate class flag from their backstay. However, all boats will start together. In the event that there are two classes, code Flag A
and B will be flown by the race committee together as the Class Flag(s).
The Handicap system will be based on PHRF of New England rating for boats with a PHRF of
NE certificate that is reasonably up to date. For boats without a PHRF of NE rating, the race
committee will apply the “Bourbon” system of rating. In order to promote friendly yet close
competition, the rating will be adjusted after each race in a manner similar to that used in the
Wednesday evening Marblehead PHRF races. The winner of each race will be assessed a 36
second per mile penalty for the next race and 18 seconds per mile for the following race. Any
other alterations in the ratings will be announced at the time of morning check-in at approximately 0900 on the day the change is to be in effect.
Credit for towing inflatables and dinghies will be 4% of your rating if towing an inflatable, and
2% of your rating if towing a dinghy. The length of the towline must be between 6' and 12'.
The time limit for first to cross the line will be 3-hours after the race start. Racers are to take
their own time if they finish more than 4-hours after the start. If a boat finishes more than 5hours after the race start the boat will be deemed to have not finished.
Spinnakers will not be allowed.
NOTICES TO COMPETITORS AND CHANGES TO THE NOTICE OF RACE AND
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
Notices to competitors and changes to the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions will be posted on the Eastern Yacht Club Cruise Race Committee Signal Boat and will be also be made
orally over VHF Channel 72 prior to the first warning signal each day.
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Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions
COURSES, STARTING TIMES AND RACING AREAS
The Race Committee may shorten the course at any mark. If the wind is light the Race Committee may move the start to a point closer to the finish, but not necessarily to a mark of the
course.
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Competitors must monitor VHF Ch 72 before the start and during the race for safety purposes.
An effort will be made to notify competitors of OCS “over early” violations. Failure to notify
boats or failure to hear the announcement will not be grounds for redresses. This changes RRS
62.1.
USE OF AUTOPILOTS AND ELECTRIC WINCHES
Power-driven winches and mechanical or electro-mechanical steering devices are permitted.
This modifies RRS 52.
MARKS
Marks will be either Government Marks or portable marks.
STARTING AND FINISHING LINES AND STARTING SYSTEM
The Race Committee intends to follow the following procedures but nothing in this paragraph
shall constitute grounds for granting redress. This changes RRS 62.1.
The starting and finishing lines will be between a pole from which an Orange Flag is displayed
aboard the Race Committee Signal Boat and the nearby mark. The three races are pursuit races.
An effort will be made to anchor the committee boat for the start and the finish. In the event
that the committee boat cannot be anchored successfully, the race committee will try to keep the
committee boat at the position indicated in this NRSI’s by the use of the engine. If the start or
finish is upwind, an effort will be made to keep the line perpendicular to the wind. If the start
or finish is a reach or run, an effort will be made to keep the line perpendicular to the course. If
the committee boat is unable to get to the finish line in time, boats will be required to take
their own times. Times should be taken from a GPS or a cell phone, magnetic bearings
should be taken from a GPS.
PROTESTS
Protests shall be delivered to the Race Committee Signal Boat within one (1) hour after the race
committee signal boat docks or anchors at the destination harbor. Hearings will be held as soon
as possible after racing each day aboard the Race Committee Signal Boat.
While it is strongly recommended that all applicable government marks be observed, a boat
cannot be protested by another competitor for failure to observe government marks other than
the marks specifically mentioned are marks of the course. (Changes RRS 60.1(a)).
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The Pleione Trophy
July 9 Start 10:30
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The Pleione Trophy Finish Line
July 9
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The Charles C. Pyne Trophy
July 10 Start 10:30
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The Charles C. Pyne Trophy
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The Charles C. Pyne Trophy
Finish Line
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The Tioga Trophy
July 11 Start 11:00
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The Tioga Trophy
Finish Line
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The Macpherson Bowl
July 12 Start 11:30
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The Macpherson Bowl
Finish Line
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The Frank C. Paine Bowl
July 13 Start 10:30
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The Frank C. Paine Bowl
Finish Line
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Bang Go Back Race
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Model Sailboat Race
The rules:
1. The boats should be constructed from materials found on your boat.
2. The overall dimensions of the boat should be no more than 3’x 3’ x 3’
3. The race is downwind.
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US & Canadian Customs
Clearing customs into Canada and back into the US is relatively easy. Here are the basics;
clearing into Canada can usually be done over the phone they will want your boat registration
and passports. Below is the web page for the Canada Border Services Agency “coming to Canada by boat”.
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/
pub/bsf5061-eng.html
US Customs & Border Patrol will want passports, a US customs decal ($27.50), and your boat
registration. US CBP will clear you at a port of entry. Look into the Small Vessel Reporting
System to clear over the phone. http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/pleasure_boats/boats/
svrs.xml
Technically you should have a Radio Station License for the boat and an Operator's License for
at least one of the crew; the licenses are easy to obtain online with the FCC. Pack a Canadian
courtesy flag and a yellow quarantine flag. Pets are allowed entry to Canada with the proper
paperwork. Declare signal cannons and ammunition, Canada has strict gun laws.
Canadian Customs 800-226-7277
US Customs 207-532-2131
US Ports of entry: Lubec, Bar Harbor, Northeast, Southwest, Belfast, Camden & Rockland
For decal questions call 317-298-1245
Email decals@dhs.gov
ORDERING A USA CUSTOMS DECAL CAN TAKE 4 - 6 WEEKS
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Fundy Traffic Control & Notes
Fundy Traffic Control tracks marine traffic in the Bay of Fundy, call FTC 3 miles from the
entrance of the St John River on VHF CH 12, or VHF CH 16(international). Ask permission to
enter the St John Harbor, FTC separates ship and small boat traffic; they will see you on radar
and if you are trans-ponding class B AIS.
Contact Fundy Traffic Control
506-636-4696
VHF International (read your VHF manual to switch between US and International)
VHF: CH 12 & 16
SSB: 2182 emergency, 2583, 2514, Rx2582 Tx 2206, Rx2142 Tx 2538
Fundy Coast Guard Radio
Tel. 888-528-6444
VHF 16 (international)
VHF Weather
VHF CH 21(b) & 82(b)
Ernest Hamilton a yacht broker in St John is a member of the Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club
and the CCA. Ernest’s knowledge of the St John River is extensive; he has written a terrific article about the river. http://www.yachtsales.com/msandy/
Chase Leavitt & Co Portland Maine sells Canadian charts, 207-536-6383
There is a set of Canadian charts in the EYC model room for viewing.
Notes:
Cell phone coverage is respectable, modify your plan for a month & save big $’s
Paper charts have the depth in meters; electronic charts can be set for meters or feet.
It is seven miles, by boat from the Market Square Docks to the RKYC.
The Market Square Docks are free. 560-636-3600
Provisioning for food, fuel & water in the City of St John and the RKYC.
A taxi ride from the RKYC to downtown St John is $9.00 Canadian for the first person and
$1.00 each for additional passengers.
Go to the observation deck at low tide and check out the Reversing Falls.
Ask permission on the VHF to cross a ferry’s cable, there are a number of cable ferries on the
River.
Anchoring in the river is good.
The fresh water is warm, don’t forget a bathing suit.
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The Reversing Falls
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The St John River
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The St John
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The St John River
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DOWN EAST
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Emergency Contacts
US Coast Guard Sector Northern New England
1-800-455-8283
VHF CH 16 USA
SSB Simplex 4125, 6215, 8291, & 12290
Fundy Coast Guard Radio
1-888-528-6444
VHF CH 16 International
SSB Simplex 2182, 2583, 2514,
SSB Rx 2582 Tx 2206 Rx 2142 Tx 2538
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