Twilight Series
The newest event on the HYC racing calendar is the Moon Over Harlem Twilight Series. Inaugurated in 2011, it was a big hit so it's back for 2012 with an expanded schedule.
In 2011, the theme was, "Last Friday of the Month", with three races scheduled for June, July, and August. Hurricane Irene had something to say about the August date, so we had to do some last-minute schedule juggling. For 2012, it's, "Every other Friday beats every other regatta", with six races scheduled on alternating Friday evenings (see the attached flyer).
The start and finish will be in Eastchester Bay, so you don't have very far to sail to get back to the club after finishing. Two divisions: spinnaker and non-spinnaker. If you've got a bunch of one-design boats and want your own start, talk to us; we can probably make it work. Short, simple courses. The idea is to spend a fun evening out on the water, then come back to the club in time for dinner and drinks.
Music? Maybe. Last year, we had live music each night (no cover charge). We're working on doing that again, but until we can firm up some commitments, we don't want to promise anything yet.
This is a low-key event. It's not about winning at any cost, it's about getting your boat off the mooring and enjoying yourself at the start of a lazy summer weekend. Mark your calendars. It's not hard, just follow these simple directions: Step 1: find the pages that say June, July, and August on them. Step 2: find the column that says Friday on the top. Step 3: go down to the last entry in that column and circle it. Step 4: Back up a couple of weeks and circle that too. Done.
Open to all PHRF-rated sailing yachts (you do not need to be a HYC member). Contact Roy Smith (race@hyc.org) for more information.
2012 Race Documents
Sailing instructions will be posted here soon
2011 Results