Solomons SMSA Hooper/Point-No Point Race

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored race in the Chesapeake Bay.

Docktime: 0730

Starting Sequence: 1000

Boat:  Cape Fear 38

Slip:  Spring Cove Marina, D28

RACE AREA: Mid Chesapeake Bay

STARTING AREA: Vicinity of SMSA “B” (# 3, Fl G 2.5 sec)

COURSE: Round Hooper Island Light and Point-No-Point Light to starboard, and to the finish line. If code flag "R" (red with yellow cross) is displayed on the committee boat, the course is to be sailed in reverse order with port roundings. SMSA ‘C’ (“1PR”, Fl G 4 sec) is to be passed on channel side at all times. The official distance is 29.4nm. Federal exclusion zones must be avoided at all times.

FINISH LINE: SMSA ‘B’ bears 210° magnetic to port and is within three overall boat lengths.

1000 #5 Up N Warning gun/sound

1001 Code “P” Up N Prep gun/sound

1004 Code “P” Down long horn N

1005 #5 Down N Start gun/sound #9 Up A-C Warning

1006 Code “P” Up A-C Prep gun/sound

1009 Code “P” Down long horn A-C

1010 #9 Down A-C Start gun/sound

If the Cape Fear is full, sign up for the waitlist. Space is also available on other SMSA boats. Feel free to reach out direct to skippers you know, or contact the Patriot skipper for assistance coordinating.