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Saratoga Sprint

Sponsored by: Joe Flowers (Shenanigans)

The Saratoga Sprint and the 'Round Whidbey are the two long races of the season. The Saratoga Sprint is the easier of the two. In 2008 this race takes place on August 23rd.

The Saratoga Sprint goes from Oak Harbor down to Baby Island (SE of Greenbank) and back. A Skipper's meeting is held a few hours before the start of the race (check our calendar for exact time) in front of the bulletin board at the Oak Harbor Marina Office. Any changes to the official Sailing Instructions are announced at the Skippers' Meeting. Registration and entry fee shall be submitted to the Race Committee prior to the start of the race in accordance with the Notice of Race. Skippers and their crews meet at the bbq pit area at the park at the end of the day to discuss what they did right and wrong and to socialize. First, second and third-place winners receive trophies.

WINSA has a list of members willing to crew in this race if skippers find they need crew, but it is the responsibiity of each Skipper to determine whether these individuals have the qualifications they desire and are comfortable with, i.e. WINSA does not certify the qualifications of the individuals on this "available crew" list even though all have represented to WINSA that they have sailing experience.

Individuals who love the excitement of sailboat racing but would prefer a seat on the Race Committee (RC) boat are encouraged to join WINSA and participate in this series as RC members. RC training is available.

The series is governed by the 2005-2008 Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), the rules of the Performance Handicap Racing Fleet of the Northwest and the WINSA 2008 Notice of Race. Pacific International Yachting Association safety equipment, as specified in the respective Class Rules, must be carried. This series is a PIYA Cat III event. All those taking part in the racing do so at their own risk and responsibility. The officiating organization is not responsible for the seaworthiness of a boat whose entry is accepted in accordance with RRS Part 1, Fundamental Rule 4.

The PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Federation) scoring system is used for determining winners in all WINSA races. This handicapping system attempts to make all boats equal so that, in the end, it measures the skill of the boats' crews. Entrants must be a member of PHRF-NW and have a current rating certificate.

Participation in this event requires Skippers to represent to WINSA that their yacht has liability insurance currently in effect covering property damage, personal injury and death in an amount not less than $300,000 per occurrence, and that the policy covers yacht racing activities, and acknowledges that the decision to enter their yacht and particpate in this race series is solely their own. Participants further agree to be bound by the International Yacht Racing Rules as adopted by US Sailing, including national prescriptions, except as modified by the organizers, and the race notice for this event.

WINSA races are open to all monohull yachts. Entrants need not be members of a recognized Yacht Club. The Race Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any or all entries.