2024 Konocti Cup Notice Of Race
This event is the 38th annual Konocti Cup sailed on beautiful Clear Lake, California. This event will start at approximately 1100 hours on April 27, 2024. THIS YEAR, THE FULL CUP WILL BE COMPLETING THE HALF CUP TWICE (MARKS 1 -4 CONSECUTIVELY). The Half Cup course is 13 miles in length. The Start / Finish line is located approximately 1 mile Northeast of the Konocti Harbor Resort.
Race Headquarters,
Pre-race registration, Mussel Inspection, Launch Ramp and Skipper’s Meeting are located at KBSC Clubhouse and Tiki Hut Braito’s Marina 1555 Eastlake Dr Kelseyville, Ca 95451 and online at kbsail.org.
Divisions
The Full Cup is open to all monohull keel or centerboard boats 18.5 feet and over with a NorCal (San Francisco Bay) PHRF rating. Any Monohull boats satisfying Cup Deed requirements may, regardless of their rating, race in the Full Cup.
The Half Cup will be raced by all boats with a Nor Cal PHRF rating of 211 or more. We also will have a Half Cup White Sails (no spinnaker) Division with an allowable rating of 151 or above.
A separate division is open to sailing Multihulls that have a valid Bay Area Multihull Association (BAMA) rating. Their course may be expanded by competitor request and consensus.
A minimum of 5 yachts and a consensus among them regarding applicable One Design class rules are needed to compete as a One Design division. To qualify as a One Design division, entries must be received prior to the deadline date of April 23, 2024. Final division assignments will be made on April 26, 2024. Final cutoff date is April 27, 2024 at 0800 hours. KBSC may have a One Design class of monohulls rating 168 NorCal PHRF that will be competing in the Cup.
Assignment to Division
Division formation will be based upon the classifications noted in the Sailing Instructions. All divisions will be scored on basis of Time-on-Time.
Waivers
Prior to the start, the skipper of each entrant shall sign and file with the Organizing Authority the Konocti Bay Sailing Club Liability Release Form which is found on the application form for this event. Kbsail.org
Rules
This event will be governed by 2020-2024 Racing Rules of Sailing, County of Lake Boating Laws, Sailing Instructions for this event, and any applicable Federal and State laws.
Operating VHF radios are required. They must be monitored (CH 68) during the race for safety or Race Committee communication.
All participants will be required to wear a Coast Guard approved type V flotation device during this event.
Qualified Entrants
This event is open to all monohull keel or centerboard boats 18.5 feet and over with a NorCal (San Francisco Bay) PHRF rating and all multihull boats 14.4 feet and over with a BAMA rating. In the event that boats don’t have a Nor Cal or BAMA rating, the race committee shall assign a rating. All final handicap decisions rest with the race committee.
The recommended skippers meeting is at the race headquarters - Braito’s Marina KBSC Tiki Hut (1555 Eastlake Dr, Kelseyville) – Saturday April 27, 2024 at 0815 hours.
Entry Fees
Sixty Dollar Entry Fee.
Sailing Instructions
The Sailing Instructions are available at the KBSC Clubhouse at Braito’s Marina. Information will also be available on the web at http://www.kbsail.org
Results and Awards
Provisional Result will be made available at approx 1900 hours.
All monohull boats meeting the requirements are eligible for the Konocti Cup trophy. The Cup champion will be awarded the skipper and boat name added to the perpetual trophy. Overall Konocti Cup trophy winner will be based on corrected time per NorCal PHRF. Only monohull boats are eligible for the overall trophy. The Multihull overall corrected first place will receive their skipper and boat name on the Konocti Bay Trophy.
For More Information Go To Our Website: http://www.kbsail.org
Vice-Commodore TJ Mickel (707) 349-2953 [email protected]
Commodore Brad King (707) 349 - 2999 [email protected]
Race Headquarters,
Pre-race registration, Mussel Inspection, Launch Ramp and Skipper’s Meeting are located at KBSC Clubhouse and Tiki Hut Braito’s Marina 1555 Eastlake Dr Kelseyville, Ca 95451 and online at kbsail.org.
Divisions
The Full Cup is open to all monohull keel or centerboard boats 18.5 feet and over with a NorCal (San Francisco Bay) PHRF rating. Any Monohull boats satisfying Cup Deed requirements may, regardless of their rating, race in the Full Cup.
The Half Cup will be raced by all boats with a Nor Cal PHRF rating of 211 or more. We also will have a Half Cup White Sails (no spinnaker) Division with an allowable rating of 151 or above.
A separate division is open to sailing Multihulls that have a valid Bay Area Multihull Association (BAMA) rating. Their course may be expanded by competitor request and consensus.
A minimum of 5 yachts and a consensus among them regarding applicable One Design class rules are needed to compete as a One Design division. To qualify as a One Design division, entries must be received prior to the deadline date of April 23, 2024. Final division assignments will be made on April 26, 2024. Final cutoff date is April 27, 2024 at 0800 hours. KBSC may have a One Design class of monohulls rating 168 NorCal PHRF that will be competing in the Cup.
Assignment to Division
Division formation will be based upon the classifications noted in the Sailing Instructions. All divisions will be scored on basis of Time-on-Time.
Waivers
Prior to the start, the skipper of each entrant shall sign and file with the Organizing Authority the Konocti Bay Sailing Club Liability Release Form which is found on the application form for this event. Kbsail.org
Rules
This event will be governed by 2020-2024 Racing Rules of Sailing, County of Lake Boating Laws, Sailing Instructions for this event, and any applicable Federal and State laws.
Operating VHF radios are required. They must be monitored (CH 68) during the race for safety or Race Committee communication.
All participants will be required to wear a Coast Guard approved type V flotation device during this event.
Qualified Entrants
This event is open to all monohull keel or centerboard boats 18.5 feet and over with a NorCal (San Francisco Bay) PHRF rating and all multihull boats 14.4 feet and over with a BAMA rating. In the event that boats don’t have a Nor Cal or BAMA rating, the race committee shall assign a rating. All final handicap decisions rest with the race committee.
The recommended skippers meeting is at the race headquarters - Braito’s Marina KBSC Tiki Hut (1555 Eastlake Dr, Kelseyville) – Saturday April 27, 2024 at 0815 hours.
Entry Fees
Sixty Dollar Entry Fee.
Sailing Instructions
The Sailing Instructions are available at the KBSC Clubhouse at Braito’s Marina. Information will also be available on the web at http://www.kbsail.org
Results and Awards
Provisional Result will be made available at approx 1900 hours.
All monohull boats meeting the requirements are eligible for the Konocti Cup trophy. The Cup champion will be awarded the skipper and boat name added to the perpetual trophy. Overall Konocti Cup trophy winner will be based on corrected time per NorCal PHRF. Only monohull boats are eligible for the overall trophy. The Multihull overall corrected first place will receive their skipper and boat name on the Konocti Bay Trophy.
For More Information Go To Our Website: http://www.kbsail.org
Vice-Commodore TJ Mickel (707) 349-2953 [email protected]
Commodore Brad King (707) 349 - 2999 [email protected]