Starting Sequence:
	Warning Horn (3 short sounds)	6:00 p.m.
	5 Minute Horn (1 long sound)	6:01 p.m.
	Starting Horn (1 long sound)	6:06 p.m.
	A boat's starting time countdown begins at the Starting Horn (zero starting time).

Wednesday Night Races
Starting Times
·	Wednesday Night Starting Times (sorted by starting times for both the normal and alternate courses) *Revised 11/12/2009*
	If you are a PPYC member and your boat does not appear on the starting times list above, you should complete a Portsmouth Rating Application. For questions about handicaps and starting times, contact the PPYC Race Director.
Course Diagram
·	Wednesday Night Course Diagram (PDF) *Revised 7/1/20*10
Monthly Cookouts
·	Monthly Wednesday Night Cookouts

Wednesday Night Races

Over the years Wednesday night races have become the most popular races at PPYC. Wednesday night races are FUN RACES that use the pursuit format (staggered starts based on handicap ratings).

Wednesday night races will be held every Wednesday starting the first Wednesday in April through the last Wednesday in September. Races start at the no wake markers at the mouth of the Hamilton Creek Sailboat Marina cove. The warning horn (3 short blasts) is at 6:00 p.m. (approximately).

Starting Sequence
Warning Horn	3 short sounds	6:00 p.m.
5 Minute Horn	1 long sound	6:01 p.m.
Starting Horn	1 long sound	6:06 p.m.
A boat's starting time countdown begins at the Starting Horn (zero starting time).
Course Direction Important Change for 2010
For 2010 we will use a flag to signal which direction to sail the course. The applicable flag will be displayed on the club flag pole on the deck at Hamilton Creek Sailboat Marina.
Flag	Course Direction
Large Red Square	Leave all course marks to port.
Large Green Triangle	Leave all course marks to starboard.

Boats Racing Upwind Boats Racing Downwind

Important Notice

Each boat is responsible for recording its own finishing position. There will be a score sheet posted on the deck at HCM. Record (1) your finishing position (owner/skipper's name), (2) boat type, (3) the boat that finished directly in front of you and (4) the boat that finished directly behind you (you must complete all of these items to be recorded as having finished). Failure to record or report your finishing position may result in your boat not being listed in the results.

Monthly Wednesday Night Cookouts

There will be a monthly cookout on the 1st Wednesday of the month, April - September. Each person will be charged $3.00 except for the first cookout which is free for PPYC members (non-PPYC member crew and guests are $3.00 each).

Portsmouth Rating Required

NOTE: Every boat that races in a Wednesday night race, must have a valid Portsmouth rating. To learn how to obtain a Portsmouth rating, go to the PPYC Portsmouth page.

For questions about handicaps and starting times, contact the PPYC Race Director.