Shellback Nationals

Notice of Race

Shellback Dinghy National Championships
Thursday, Friday & Saturday at Atlantic Boat Brooklin, Maine

1. Host and Organizing Authority:
   Atlantic Boat Company and the Brooklin, Maine Shellback fleet is hosting the 15^th Annual Shellback Dinghy National Championships September 26^th 27^th and 28^th 2024 in Brooklin, Maine for the awarding of the Frank A. Pedersen Trophy. Additional trophies will be awarded as well.
   
   
2. Rules
   The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (2023) (RRS) as amended in the Shellback Sailing Instructions.
   
   
3. Eligibility & Entries
   Joel White’s designed 11.2-foot-long Shellback sailing dinghies sailed by Shellback owners, builders, family, friends.
   
   
4. Racing Venue & Schedule
   Racing in Herrick Bay / Using Atlantic Boat ramp / dock for launching and retrieval
   • Thursday September 26^th – Arrivals, launching, afternoon practice
   • Friday September 27^th RACE DAY # 1
     • 9:30am Captains meeting
     • 10:00am First horn
     • 12:30pm Lunch Break (provided at dock)
     • 1:30pm More racing
   • Saturday September 28^th RACE DAY #2
     • 9:30am Captains meeting
     • 10:00am First horn
     • 12:30pm Lunch Break (provided at dock)
     • 1:30pm More racing
       
       
5. Socials
   • Thursday evening: Official Welcome @ Pedersen House (BYOB)
   • Friday evening: TBD
   • Saturday evening: Awards dinner @Atlantic Boat Company
     
     
6. Scoring and Prizes
   • Scoring: low point. One completed race constitutes a regatta. Max 14 races.
   • Seven (or more) completed races allows for one throw-out.
   • Ties settled with last/latest race
   • Overall winner – Frank A Pedersen Trophy
   • 2^nd and 3^rd place trophies
   • Other trophies to be awarded
     
     
7. Fees – Entry Fee $40 per boat / if racing