This week, Wednesday and Sunday racing opportunities expand for our Cruising Fleet and Open Fleet PHRF racers.

• Races at Nyack (Wed 6:30 and Sun 1:30 ) and Shattemuc (Sun 10:30). All racers are encouraged to RACING RSVP. See who will be on the course, and let fellow racers know if you'll be out.
• Second, here are links to the most current 2020 SIs (Wednesday, Sunday PHRF) and 2020 NoRs (Wednesday, Sunday) and the 2020 Cruising Fleet Series Scoring Rules. Also NoR/SI for Shattemuc Pedlow Cup.
• Third, all racers should review the information on this Check-In sheet provided to the RC for Wednesday Night racing -- make sure we have the correct sail number and division (Spinnaker or Non-Spinnaker). Sorted by Sail Number (first group have 2020 PHRF, second group raced prior years, no record of 2020 PHRF).
• Finally, to compete in our races, a boat needs a 2020 HRYRA PHRF (apply here) and to participate in our 2020 series, you must be a member of the Cruising Fleet or the Open Fleet (eligible for Wednesday Series only). Be sure to pay your fleet dues to Cruising Fleet Treasurer Larry Feldberg (larry@feldberg.us) , or Open Fleet Treasurer Deb Sloat (deborah.sloat@nyackboatclub.org).

Hope to see you on the race course! Send questions and comments. -- Tony Martin, Cruising Fleet Scoring

Wednesday Night Series (June 29, 6:30 p.m.) 6/29 Forecast: 0-3kts NE, mid-70sF, showers, high tide 7:51 p.m. , sunset 8:31 p.m.

Everyone knows this series. For 2020, the Cruising Fleet and Open Fleet are co-sponsoring the series. Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker. We had eight boats last week, and expect to see 10 or more competing this season. (Racing RSVP -- see who's racing, who needs a 2020 PHRF, including you (get PHRF here). NBC Crew List if you need crew.)

Pedlow Cup -- Shattemuc (July 5, 10:30 a.m.)

The purpose of Shattemuc's Pedlow Cup series is to encourage sailors who don't usually race, or crew who don't usually skipper, to come out for a fun morning of racing in a single Non -Spinnaker division (read about the Pedlow Ideal). Eligible participants are Shattemuc members and NBC members, with a special award for best performance by a non-Shattemuc participant. Usually consists of races on the three Sundays of Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, so far July 5 (Independence Day) is on the schedule. Last year, we had several NBC boats cruise to Shattemuc on Saturday night, breakfast at the dock, and then join the Pedlow start at 10:30 a.m., with several dashing down river for the NBC Sunday start. (PEDLOW CUP NoR/SI).

Sunday Summer Short Series (July 5, 1:30 p.m.)

Based on member feedback, and the further challenges of the 2020 season, we've reduced the Sunday racing series to five (5) Sundays in July and August. Members told us that a series that required committing most Sunday afternoons was too much -- tough to find crew (especially if also racing Wednesdays), or that Sundays were also for family sailing, social sailing with friends, and cruising. Although the RC will have a PHRF start every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. (anyone can come race for fun on any Sunday), members who want to compete in the series need only commit every other Sunday afternoon in July and August, starting with July 5th. (Note, we have a minimum of two throw out races; we expect to get two races in each Sunday, so no penalty for missing a Sunday). A great opportunity to race with family, try out new crew, try a new skipper, race short-handed, etc.

2020 Cruising Fleet Scoring Rule and Series Summary

A chart summarizing what most racers (and would-be racers) need to know. In all series, the boat is scored, not the skipper, so your skipper may vary from race to race.

Requirements to RaceRequirements to Compete in the SeriesDivisions/ScoringDatesWednesday Night Series2020 HRYRA PHRF and NBC Member or GuestCruising Fleet Member or Open Fleet Member1) Spinnaker
2) Non-Spinnaker

Low scoring

Every Wednesday from June 24 through Sept 23. Sept 2 race will not count (Pursuit Race). Sunday Summer Short Series2020 HRYRA PHRF and NBC Member or GuestCruising Fleet MemberNon-Spinnaker only
(may add Spinnaker division if there's interest)

Low Scoring

Five (5) Sundays, every other Sunday in July and August: July 5, July 19, Aug 2, Aug 16, Aug 30. Cruising Fleet ChampionSee 2020 CF ScoringNBC Member and Cruising Fleet MemberNo divisions - one champ!

Cox-Sprague

All above series races, plus regattas at NBC and certain HRYRA events.