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| Introduction |
| If you are interested in racing on the
bay there are plenty of opportunities. However, for those new to
racing, getting started is often the hardest part. This page attempts
to answer your questions and help get you started racing. This
section is written by club members with racing experience. Because of
that, we may not have thought of all the questions a new racer will
have. Please help us by submitting a racing question that you need
answered, or let us know if there is a question that we forgot to
include.
Send your questions to
CCMANews@earthlink.net |
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How do I get a rating? |
| The club rater,
Kiyoshi
Mizuuchi, assigns ratings for all Multihulls racing in CBYRA races.
If your boat model has previously been measured, you may be assigned a
rating based on the standard model. If you have a design that CCMA
has not previously measured, you may have to schedule a time to meet
with the club measurer and have the boat measured.
Don't let the rating be an obstacle to getting to the starting
line. The club has the option of assigning a provisional rating and
this can often be done quickly to get you ready for the first race. |
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| How do I enter a race? |
| The
CBYRA website has
up to date racing information and the current racing schedule, sailing
instructions and any last minute changes. The announcement for the
race will include instructions for entering and the entry fee.
For most races, use the entry form available on the CBYRA website.
The Governor's Cup requires a different entry form which may be
obtained at the
Saint Mary's College website.
Most races are about $30 to enter. |
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| Where do we dock at the end of the
race? |
| The hosting club will usually make
provisions for overnight dockage and this is included in the race
entry fee. (dockage is not included the Northern Bay Race Week)
Since there are many participants, boats usually raft-up at the host
club. There are plenty of other sailors on the docks to catch your
line and help you come alongside. If you are not sure where to dock,
call the club on VHF or cell phone and they will give you directions. |
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| Some races include an overnight stay.
What facilities are available? |
| Your options for an overnight bunk are:
1) stay on the boat; 2) get a hotel nearby; 3) put up a tent on the
club lawn (at some clubs); or 4) for the Governor's Cup, rent
inexpensive and very nice dorm rooms or townhouses at Saint Mary's
College.
The host club will have shower and bathroom facilities. |
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| Are meals included in the race fee? |
| No. The host club will have a
pay-as-you-go dinner, bar and party (usually with a band) on the day
of the race and usually provides a pay-as-you-go breakfast the
following day. The party is not just for racers and you can have
friends meet you at the end of the race. Some races will include a
banquet dinner (Governor's Cup) or have an all-inclusive party (Race
to Baltimore).
Some clubs are within easy walk or cab to tourist areas such as
Fells Point or St. Michaels if you would rather dine out. |
