Invitation to the Solo Valcour Race on Lake Champlain
by Marius D'Eschambeault on 20 Aug 2010
SW
Solo Valcour on Lake Champlain was born in 2008 by a group of sailing enthusiast. To our knowledge, it is the one and only sail race done solo on scenic Lake Champlain in upper state NY & VT. It is called Solo Valcour because essentially it circles the Valcour Island just south of Plattsburgh, NY. The race is approximately 12 miles long.
Passengers are permitted as long as they do not partake in the sailing of the boat. They can assist until five minutes before the start. After that, your passengers must remain in the cockpit. No hiking or counter hiking from passengers is allowed.
To take away the stress of the starting line, a pursuit start is used in reverse order of the PHRF rating of the boats. The starting times are calculated based on 'time on distance'.
Race results are calculated 'time on time'.
Results are posted later in the afternoon on Bluff Point beach. Prizes are handed out as well thanks to our sponsors North Sails and Esterline CMC Electronics, Raymarine distributor in Canada. Participants stick around to discuss their strategies and a good time is had by all.
The 2010 edition will be held on Saturday August 21st.
If you would like to perfect your solo racing skills in a minimal stress environment, this race is for you.
For further information:
http://www.solovalcour.com
Facebook : Solo Valcour
Twitter: @solo valcour
Email: solovalcour@bell.net
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