CLASSES
There will be singlehanded and doublehanded divisions in each class. Each skipper must indicate on the entry form the class and division in which they are sailing.

HANDICAPS/ONE DESIGN CLASSES
All boats (including one-designs) must have a current PHRF or MPHRF certificate.  No exceptions.  If six or more boats of the same type are entered they may be scored as a separate class.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT PHRF CERTIFICATES The YRA is changing the renewal date for the PHRF certificates from November 1 to January 1. They will not be sending out the 1999 renewal notices until the middle of December - which would not give you much time to get a new certificate to us in time for theThree-Bridge Race - so for the Three-Bridge Fiasco only we will accept a copy of your 1998 certificate. To enter any other race this season you will need to provide us with your 1999 certificate.

SKIPPER'S MEETING
There will be a skipper's meeting on Wednesday, January 20, at 7:30 pm at the Oakland Yacht Club.

TROPHY PRESENTATION
There will be trophy presentation on Wednesday, February 3, at 7:30 pm at the Oakland Yacht Club.

STARTING TIMES AND SIGNALS
This is a reverse start ("pursuit") race, with the start time for each boat based on its PHRF or MPHRF rating.  See the attached sheet for the individual start times.
 

Warning	White/Yellow	09:20
Preparatory	Blue	09:25
First Start (Boats with 260 PHRF or higher)	Red	09:30

STARTING LINE
A line between the Golden Gate Yacht Club race deck and the "X" buoy off the Golden Gate Yacht Club.  Boats may start in either direction. Any boat crossing the line within the five minute period prior to its designated start time will be considered to have started early and will automatically incur a 20 minute penalty.

RECALL
Boats over early will not be hailed and the individual recall flag will not be flown.

COURSE
The three course marks are the Crissy Field (Blackaller) buoy, Red Rock, and Treasure Island.  Boats may round the marks in any order and direction.  Refer to the Sailing Instructions for restricted areas.

FINISH
The finish line is the same as the start line.  Boats may finish in either direction.

CHECK IN
Check in via VHF channel 69 prior to the start of the race is mandatory.  Boats are requested to check in as they approach their finish.

CALCULATED DISTANCE
The calculated distance for the race is 21 miles.

TIME LIMIT
The time limit is 1900 hours on the day of the race.

RACE COMMITTEE
Terry McKelvey 510-527-9433