Regatta Entry
Regatta entry applications can be filled out online or alternatively by downloading, completing and sending the form to secretary@pcyc.org.nz or by post to PO Box 7 Port Chalmers 9050.
Notice of Race
For normal Club races, the Otago Yachting Association’s printed programme constitutes PCYC’s Notice of Race. It may be altered for any event, either by a notice published in the Otago Daily Times “sports draw” pages (Thursdays), or by a notice placed on the Clubhouse noticeboard.
Rules
Club racing is conducted under the Racing Rules of Sailing, as published in the YNZ rulebook. Copies are available for sale at the clubhouse or from the secretary.
Entries for Races
Entries for Club events should be made on the standard entry form at the Clubhouse prior to racing, but where this is not practicable may be made by hail or radio to the Race Committee.
If a race has fewer than three entries the Race Officer may decide not to proceed with it.
Eligibility
Landfall Tower races, and other races extending beyond the harbour entrance are restricted to Keelboats & Trailer Yachts, which must be equipped to the minimum standard: Part V, Cat. B (less lights). Open fixed-keel boats (eg flying fifteens) are not eligible. Short Course races are open to all classes. Sailed in Divisions as defined in the Sailing Instructions – these are based on types of boat rather than age of competitors.
Point to Point races are for all Gold Division boats. Silver Division boats may be accepted on a case-by-case basis at the Race Officers discretion.
Club VHF Radio Call Signs
The Club normally operates on Channel 77 for harbour races, but uses the repeater provided by the Otago Maritime VHF Assn. on Channel 62 for races extending beyond the harbour entrance.
Callsigns used by the Club are:
- Clubhouse base: PORT YACHT RADIO
- Committee boat:BEVERLY PEARL
- Patrol boat:STEWART ELDER
Competitors are encouraged to carry a marine VHF radio whenever practicable, and to keep it switched on and tuned to the day’s race control channel.
For all races extending beyond the harbour entrance, all competitors are required to carry a marine VHF radio, and to keep it switched on and tuned to the day’s race control channel.
Courses
Sailing areas for short-course racing are usually in Portobello Bay or in the Port Chalmers to Deborah Bay area.
“Landfall Tower” races sail a course from Careys Bay, down the shipping channel to the fairway beacon (approximately 2km outside the harbour) and return.
Point to point races may go anywhere in the harbour.
Details of the standard courses are in the Sailing Instructions booklet.
As well, individual courses may be posted on the day and duly notified.
Race Programme
The 2023 – 2024 Season Race Programme is now available for viewing and download below…
