CYC and USODA are pleased to announce that Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle has been selected to host the 2018 Optimist Northwest Championship to be held September 28-30, 2018.
Notice of Race (pdf)
REGISTER at USODA.org (login required)
Registered Boats
Sailing Instructions (Championship Fleet)
Sailing Instructions (Green Fleet) (when available)
Results (when available)
CYC of Seattle Safety Plan
Welcome/Logistics
Sailor Code of Conduct
On behalf of Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle, welcome to the USODA 2018 Optimist Northwest Championship. We are excited to host this event and welcome you to our club.
Venue:
Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle is located on beautiful Shilshole Bay in the Puget Sound. Our address is:
7755 Seaview Ave NW (Pier V)
Seattle, WA 98117
Arrival:
The North lot is available for loading, unloading and storage of trailers. Street parking is ample and free. Parking in the marina lot is fine unless the spot requires a permit. Do not park in spots that require a permit - you will be ticketed.
Check-In:
Check-In will take place in the clubhouse. Sailors will receive their regatta t-shirt after they fill out their Sailor Code of Conduct and the USODA Boat Self-Certification Safety Checklist.
Measurement:
There will be no official on-site measurement at this event.
Food:
Sailors will make their own lunches on Saturday and Sunday. A light continental breakfast will be available each morning. Dinner is provided for sailors, coaches and the Race Committee on Saturday evening and is available for purchase ($10) for spectators.
Schedule:
Friday, September 28
1600-1900 Competitor Check-In and Support (Coach/Spectator) Vessel Registration
Saturday, September 29
0830-0930 Competitor Check-In and Support (Coach/Spectator) Vessel Registration
0830-1015 Continental Breakfast 0930 Coaches’ Meeting
0945 Competitors’, Coaches’ and Parents’ Meeting
1015 Harbor Start
1100 First Warning Signal – Championship Fleet
Lunch on the water
After Racing Competitors’ Dinner & Raffle
Sunday, September 30
0800-0900 Continental Breakfast
0900 Coaches’ Meeting
0930 Harbor Start
1030 First Warning Signal – Championship Fleet
Lunch on the water
1400 No First Warning Signal after this time
After Racing Awards Ceremony
The Green Fleet Sailors’ schedule will be the same through the competitors meeting at which point a second, separate meeting for Green Fleet Sailors will be conducted and the remainder of their schedule will be announced.
Sailing Instructions (SI) and Notice of Race (NOR):
The Notice of Race (pdf) and SI will be available on the USODA website and sent via email to all registrants in advance of the regatta. Paper (hardcopies) will not be distributed to each competitor onsite. A copy of the SI will posted on the official notice board.
Important Contact Information:
Erin Timms
Regatta Chairwoman
360-791-0761