30/Sep/2023 @ 08:30AM

Race Course Update Sail For Hope (PHRF Spin, Non Spin and Multhull Classes) -

Good morning from a soggy but slightly improving Brenton Cove!  Welcome to Sail for Hope 2023 in support of our friends in Lahaina and Maui. 
For Classes 1 through 7, today’s race will go around Conanicut Island Counter Clockwise. 

• Due to the ILCA Class Master’s North Americans and the M32 Worlds also taking place in the bay, we will be slightly revising the course to keep clear of their race tracks. 
• Therefore, we will be using the South Bay Race Chart marks and will list them in order of rounding. 

From the Start which will be in the vicinity of the northern point of Fort Adams: 

G, (Gould Island) To Starboard. (This mark was added last night in amendment 3 of the SI) 
22 To Port
20 To Port
N To Port
Finish in the vicinity of the starting line. 

To reitierate. The decision to leave Gould Island to Starboard is to keep clear of the ILCA (Laser) Masters and M32 Courses which should be North and East of Gould Island. 

BE AWARE of their race courses and amend your tactics and stategy to avoid our friends in the other race courses. 

The social function will be at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard and will commence at 1600.  Come on over after racing! 

Sail Newport Race Committee. Susie Reilly. PRO.  

29/Sep/2023 @ 04:17PM

Amendment #3 to the Sailing Instructions -

AMENDMENT #3 TO THE SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

SAILING INSTRUCTION #9  Is amended below:

Add:

9.2. Gould Island is added as a mark of the course if using the South Bay Race Chart buoys and will be labeled as “G” on the course board if used as a turning mark of any course. 

Gary Knapp , Regatta Director 

29/Sep/2023 @ 03:08PM

Sail for Hope Tomorrow! -

Dear Competitors, 

We're watching the weather carefully and considering all course options for tomorrow. Please monitor VHF 79a, check yachtscoring, and watch your registered email for morning announcements.

The class splits are posted under scratch sheet on yachtscoring.com.  Please remember to check in on the water and fly your class numeral pennant from the backstay.

If your boat is listed below, your yacht scoring registration indicates missing crew waivers.  Your entry is not valid until all waivers are completed.  If a crew member is not sailing please remove them from your entry information.

28/Sep/2023 @ 11:17AM

Amendment #2 to the SI's... Additional Spinnaker Class added. -

Dear Competitors, Due to so many late entries (ahem....) we have added a 4th Spinnaker Class to get the Spinnaker PHRF groups to a more managable size. 

The SI's have been altered with the new class assignments  (attached) and the scratch sheet has been updated in YachtScoring. 

REMINDER: 

• Check the Class Splits up until the morning of the race, as subtle changes may be made. 
• Party is at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard after racing (1600) and is happening rain or shine
• Bring your checkbooks to raise some real $$ for our friends in Maui who continue to suffer after the horrific wildfires...  
• If you haven't already paid the entry fee, please do so before Saturday, September 30th
• WAIVERS need to be completed by ALL sailors entering the regatta!
• Skippers/Boat Owners will have to enter their crew's name and email address for the crew to sign the waiver in the Crew Corner on Yacht Scoring
• MULTIHULLS - Please make sure your NEMA ratings are accurate.
• We are selling our Sail for Hope shirts (both Tech and Hawaiian shirts) early this year - you can check out our shop here: Purchase Shirts Here
• This year's Sail for Hope aims to raise $25,000+ to benefit the Maui Food Bank, providing critical support to those impacted by the devastating wildfires. Please use this link to make an additional gift and encourage your crews to make a gift to this important cause . 

• Instructions on how to add crew to your registration: 

• Once you are in the Owner's Corner, go to My Crew List  
• In the top right-hand side of the screen, you should see a button "add new crew" 
• Enter the First and last name and email of the crew sailing with you
• They will then receive the following email from Yacht Scoring asking them to log in with an access code (which will be given to them in the email from Yacht Scoring)

• If you are having any issues registering crew into Yacht Scoring, please reach out to Hannah Lasorsa at hannah.lasorsa@sailnewport.org

  We are looking forward to a great regatta ahead! 

  Sail Newport Regatta Management Team

28/Sep/2023 @ 08:18AM

Revised Sailing Instructions with Amendment #1 -

Dear Competitors. 

We have posted Amendment #1 to the Sailing Instructions and a revised set of SI's incorporating that amendment. 

Reminder of Waivers needed by ALL Crewmembers on ALL competing vessels. 

Also, please check back to the YS site for class assignments prior to race day. 

Thank you,

Sail Newport Regatta Management Team

27/Sep/2023 @ 05:01PM

Sail for Hope 2023: Sailing Instructions & NOR Amendment #1 -

Happy Wednesday, Competitors! 

The Sailing Instructions have been posted to the Notice Board! Additionally, an Amendment to the NOR has also been posted. 

We are looking forward to the upcoming Sail for Hope Regatta THIS Saturday. Below are a few reminders that need to be completed before racing: 

• If you haven't already paid the entry fee, please do so before Saturday, September 30th
• WAIVERS need to be completed by ALL sailors entering the regatta!
• Skippers/Boat Owners will have to enter their crew's name and email address for the crew to sign the waiver in the Crew Corner on Yacht Scoring
• Check back into Yachtscoring to check your ratings, ensure you are in the right PHRF (Spin or Non-Spin), and see the new scratch sheet assignments and class splits. (THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON NEW ENTRIES) 
• MULTIHULLS - Please make sure your NEMA ratings are accurate. We will review them next week
• We are selling our Sail for Hope shirts (both Tech and Hawaiian shirts) early this year - you can check out our shop here: Purchase Shirts Here
• This year's Sail for Hope aims to raise $25,000+ to benefit the Maui Food Bank, providing critical support to those impacted by the devastating wildfires. Please use this link to make an additional gift and encourage your crews to make a gift to this important cause 

Instructions on how to add crew to your registration: 

1. Once you are in the Owner's Corner, go to My Crew List  
2. In the top right-hand side of the screen, you should see a button "add new crew" 
3. Enter the First and last name and email of the crew sailing with you
4. They will then receive the following email from Yacht Scoring asking them to log in with an access code (which will be given to them in the email from Yacht Scoring)

If you are having any issues registering crew into Yacht Scoring, please reach out to Hannah Lasorsa at hannah.lasorsa@sailnewport.org

We are looking forward to a great regatta ahead! 

Sail Newport Regatta Management Team

25/Sep/2023 @ 03:50PM

Sail For Hope Waivers -

Sail for Hope competitors, please make sure that all crew members sign the waiver form. Boats racing with incomplete waiver forms will not be scored.  Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Gary Knapp

Regatta Director

22/Sep/2023 @ 12:15PM

Sail for Hope Regatta 2023 - Important Information and Updates -

Good Afternoon and Happy Friday, Competitors, 

We are looking forward to the upcoming Sail for Hope Regatta next Saturday. Below are a few reminders that need to be completed before racing: 

• If you haven't already paid the entry fee, please do so before Saturday, September 30th
• Skippers/Boat Owners will have to enter their crew's name and email address for the crew to sign the waiver in the Crew Corner on Yacht Scoring
• Check back into Yachtscoring to check your ratings, ensure you are in the right PHRF (Spin or Non-Spin), and see the new scratch sheet assignments and class splits. (THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON NEW ENTRIES) 
• MULTIHULLS - Please make sure your NEMA ratings are accurate. We will review them next week
• Sailing Instructions will be posted later next week
• We are selling our Sail for Hope shirts (both Tech and Hawaiian shirts) early this year - you can check out our shop here: Purchase Shirts Here
• This year's Sail for Hope aims to raise $25,000+ to benefit the Maui Food Bank, providing critical support to those impacted by the devastating wildfires. Please use this link to make an additional gift and encourage your crews to make a gift to this important cause 

Instructions on how to add crew to your registration: 

1. Once you are in the Owner's Corner, go to My Crew List  
2. In the top right-hand side of the screen, you should see a button "add new crew" 
3. Enter the First and last name and email of the crew sailing with you
4. They will then receive the following email from Yacht Scoring asking them to log in with an access code (which will be given to them in the email from Yacht Scoring)

If you are having any issues registering crew into Yacht Scoring, please reach out to Hannah Lasorsa at hannah.lasorsa@sailnewport.org

We are looking forward to a great regatta ahead! 

Sail Newport Regatta Management Team

05/Sep/2023 @ 09:20AM

Sail For Hope! September 30 -

Thank you for registering for the 2023 Sail For Hope to benefit those affected by the horrific fires in Maui. We are looking forward to a great race around the island while raising funds for this important cause. 

PLEASE review your online entry and ensure that all crewmembers fill out the online waiver, make sure the skipper waiver is signed, review your rating, encourage your crew to donate to the Maui Food Bank through by going to our SFH Giving form at https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/38720/donations/new .  If your rating has NOT been approved, Gary will be reaching out to you in order to sort out your ratings. 

ALSO. NEMA Multihull participants should put their 2023 NEMA ratings into the rating field in Yachtscoring. Any rating questions, please contact gary.knapp@sailnewport.org 

As always, thank you to our amazing sponsors and partners: Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, IYAC, Mac Designs, Kona (Ale), Nutrl Hard Seltzer (Anheuser Busch), Regatta Craft Mixers, VitaSea, Thomas Tew Rum, White Squall Gin and Vodka, Sea Fog Rye Whisky. 

Stay Tuned for further announcements from Sail Newport!