APLICATION REQUEST
An International Long Distance Sailing
Challenge on Lake Huron.
Crew is limited to two persons
Yacht sizes range from 24 to 70 feet
PHILOSOPHY OF THE CHALLENGE
The Huron Challenge is an opportunity to
participate in a friendly race - challenge for
double handed boats (those sailed with two
persons on board) and to rendezvous in scenic
Rogers City in northern Michigan.
Its aim is to encourage the development of safe
and swift offshore passage-making capability
with limited crew. Its a great way to get your
boat north in the company of others. Awards for
all Finishers plus special awards in class.
Managed by the Doublehanded Sailing
Association Race Committee with the support
of SYC, BCYC and Rogers City. Governed by
“The Racing Rules Of Sailing 2005-2008” as
adopted by USSA and the Sailing Instructions
CREW / BOAT ELIGIBILITY
Crews range from Husband/Wife, Parent/Child,
Best Friends to Hardcore Racers. Entrants
must detail their sailing experience. Subject to
review. Each entrant (skipper) must have 1000
miles sailing experience as a skipper and must
have made one non-stop passage of at least
100 miles under sail, requiring a passage time
of not less than 24 hours. Yachts must be well
found offshore capable yachts that comply with
required equipment list.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
Sarnia Starting Line
(Shore Course) From starting line
proceed on direct course to the finish line
at the Rogers City Harbor. (168 miles)
(Goderich Course) From starting line
proceed on direct course to Goderich
turning mark, leave it to port, then proceed
directly to the finish line at Rogers City
Harbor. (196 miles)
Bay City Starting Line
From starting line proceed out of Saginaw
Bay direct to finish line at Rogers City
Harbor.
STRUCTURE OF RACING DIVISIONS
Monohulled yachts compete without time
allowances as practical, on a boat for boat
basis, within each division.
Division assignments will be made based
upon an estimate of relative speed using
the PHRF rating system for guidance.
Multihulled yachts will compete within one
division using standard handicapping. All
Bay City entrants will compete under PHRF
rating system.
LIMIT OF ENTRIES
Because of space restrictions, the
Challenge will be limited to 100 entries.
The Race Committee reserves the right to
admit or refuse any applicant.
PROGRAM OF EVENTS
Friday, June 23
Registration, Sailing Instructions,Dinner
Fleet Meetings, and Skippers Meeting
at Sarnia Yacht Club. Ont. – 1700 hrs.
I am interested in an application package
to compete in this unique Doublehanded
sailing event.
(Available April 1, 2006 online at) www.sailwith2.org
Name: ________________________________
Saturday, June 24
Breakfast and Skippers Meetings at
Bay City Yacht Club – 0900 hrs.
Sarnia - first start 1000 hrs.
Bay City - first start 1300 hrs.
Street: _________________________________
City: __________________________________
State___________
Monday, June 26
Rogers City Awards Dinner - 1700 hrs.
Tuesday, June 27
Rogers City Breakfast – 0700 hrs.
Skipper / Crew Dinners and Breakfast included
in entry fee
ENTRY FEE’S and DEADLINE
 Entry fee shall be $140.00 U.S. funds
for D.S.A. and G.L.S.S. members
$175.00 U.S. funds for all others.
 Entry fees for all entrants after June 6th
is $200.00.
 The deadline for submitting applications
is June 15th or when the limit for
number of entries is reached.
 Add $13.00 to these fees if you are not
a member of U.S. Sailing Association.
Zip:_____________
Course Interest:  Goderich
 Shore
 Bay City  Round Huron
ADITIONAL INFORMATION
Home Phone: __________________
Work Phone: __________________
Cell Phone: ____________________
E-mail: ________________________________
Boat Name: ____________________
Model:_________________________
LOA:______
Model:_______________ Rig:______
Keel:_______
Sail Number: _____________________
Rating: (if Known)____________________
Max Genoa __________ %
 Roller Furling
Propeller Type:  Folding  Fixed 2 Blade
 Fixed 3 Blade  Outboard
<<< Detach and Send Request Form to:
Doublehanded Sailing Association
c/o Vice Commodore Jeff C Kitson
895 Snowmass Dr.
Rochester Hills, Michigan, USA 48309
JCKCSYC@aol.com