2026 DF95 Spring Regatta
Notice of Race
Vancouver Lake Sailing Club
Sunday April 11th, 2026
7110 NW 25th Ave, Vancouver WA 98665
Schedule of Events
- 10:00am - Gate open for arrival
- 10:30 – 11:30am - Check-in
- 11:30am – Skippers meeting
- 12:00pm First racing sequence will start
- Around 3pm a 30 minute break will be taken
- No racing will start after 5:00pm
- 5:10pm - Barbecue for competitors
Rules and Governance
The event will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028 (RRS) as changed by Radio Sailing Racing Rules (RRS - Appendix E), this Notice of Race (NOR), the Sailing Instructions (SI), and the DF95 Class Rules. The Sailing Instructions shall prevail in case of conflict with this Notice of Race.
Eligibility
Participation is limited to the first 20 boats to complete registration and payment of the $30.00 entry fee. Eligible boats are limited to the DF95 class, with boats rigged in accordance with DF95 class rules. Priority for conflicting sail numbers will be based on the order of registration. Sail number conflicts need to be resolved before racing begins. A boat and her equipment may be inspected at any time for compliance with Class Rules and the Sailing Instructions.
Fleet Designation
All boats will compete as one fleet.
Sailing Instructions
Sailing Instructions will be provided and discussed at the Skippers Meeting.
Racing and Scoring
- After 5 heats have been completed, 1 discard.
- After 10 heats have been completed, 2 discards.
- After 15 heats have been completed, 3 discards; and so on for every further 5 races completed.
- Prior to the next warning signal, racers may ask the Race Director for a delay of the next start up to 5 minutes, with a maximum of 1 such delay per racer per day.
Awards
Prizes will be awarded to the First, Second, and Third place finishers, during the post-sailing Barbecue.
Disclaimer of Liability
Competitors participate entirely at their own risk. See RRS 4. The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta.