Shipyard Raid 2007 News
July 23, 2007
The 2007 Shipyard Raid is gaining momentum with interested parties and participants calling and writing for info every day. This is just a quick update on things as I currently understand them.
We currently have 8 boats racing.
- Dragonfly 20’ self-designed double-ender with double sliding seats Bill and Mary Neal
- Selkie, 19’ Ness yawl Chuck Gottfried and Jamie Orr
- Swordfish, 18’ Mower Dory Richard Lyons and Quill Goldman
- Yuko, 14.75’ Navigator Barrett Faneuf and her mother
- Conjure 19’6” self designed skin-on-frame Dan Pence
- Skylark 15’ Gartside sloop Damien Tokara and Bill ?
- Mower Dory #2, Alex Low and crew
- Bayraider, 19’7” DE Ketch, Marty, Yvonne, and David Jacobson
Motherships will include; Rupert Pelican, a 45’ scow schooner with skipper Rick Sobel, Tatiana, 35’ double ended sloop with skipper Rusty, Nimbus, 26’ Folkboat with skipper Adrian, and a sloop rigged dory with skipper Trevor.
Barrett Faneuf and her mother (the chef) are taking responsibility for the food selection and supply. It sounds like the menu will be outstanding, thank you Barrett. Anyone with special dietary needs should contact me now.
If you are planning on staying in Port Townsend for the Festival please register your boat with the Festival. All the raiders are wooden this year and I hope to have them all together in the Festival once again.
One or two people are still looking for a bunk on a big boat or crew position on a raider, contact me if you can help.
We start the morning of August 31st, all boats must be in Silva Bay and ready to go on the evening of the 30th. Be prepared for a short inspection. Entry fees must be paid in full by August 15th. There will be a gathering the evening of the 30th on the deck of the Silva Bay Resort and Marina, details to follow.
We have a strong ebb through Gabriola Pass on the morning of the 31st, start time is approximately 10:00. The route will be exactly that of previous years, our first stop will be Blackberry Point on Valdes Island.
All boats should carry a proper “clothesline” stern anchor rig. This consists of an anchor and short rode with a bouy and block attached. A beach line of 300’ minimum should be run through the block and attached fore and aft to your boat. This will allow a beach tie of 150’ off, which may almost be enough to avoid going aground at Jones Island.
I would really like to see radar reflectors on every boat.
Notes on racing and sportsmanship.
- Please don’t hit anything, skippers are responsible for their own boat at all times.
- I expect seamanship and sportsmanship to take precedence over racing at all times.
- International Collision regulations apply while racing, if you cause a collision you will be disqualified from that leg. If you do not hold your course or avoid the overtaking vessel while being overtaken you will be disqualified from that leg.
- If you are over the start line early you must make two (720 degrees) complete turns or be disqualified from that leg.
- Protests will be heard at the end of each leg, but must be accompanied by; a) $100 USD cash, or b) one case (1 dozen) reasonable quality cold beer.
We will take part in the Deer Harbour Wooden Boat Rendezvous and those that wish can attend the Salmon Barbeque on the 4th.
Depending on schedules we may do the awards Thursday or Friday evening at a place to be decided (ashore in Port Townsend).
If you would like your vehicle to be waiting for you in Port Townsend when you arrive you need to start planning this now. Please contact me if you need help with this.