Saturday, July 10, 2010 is this year's date for the San Francisco Bay's Hoppe Regatta!

BACKGROUND: The Hoppe Memorial Regatta is a fun race for Ariel and Commander skippers. The principle requirement is that the race be short and fun.

START: The start - finish line is located off the Corinthian Yacht Club in Raccoon Strait. The race will start at 1300 hours (I:00 PM). (Prepatory signal 1250 hours, warning signal 1255 hours.) The power cruiser SOLSTICE is the committee boat. Start will be announced on channel 71.

COURSE: Sail around Angel Island in either direction.

FINISH: SOLSTICE - where you began.


Tides at the Golden Gate
June 13, 2009

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Flood 1037 4.00 kts
Slack 1401 0.00 kts
Ebb 1608 2.20 kts
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CURRENTS: Be sure to check your tidal charts, they may be important to your strategy. Note too, that currents near Angel Island are 15 to 20 minutes after max at the Golden Gate. An old sailing adage is “hold to the beach.” Also, be aware of the major wind shadow behind Angel Island.

PROTESTS: No protests will be allowed. Rules of the road apply. First qualified boat to finish wins.

ALLOWANCES & HANDICAPS: No allowances for BBQ grills, TVs, excessive tools, supplies or cruising gear.

REGISTRATION: Just let us know if you plan to participate in the Hoppe Regatta. Please E-mail your registration to rphelon (AT) juno (dot) com, or call Gene Roberts (415) 731-5444, or Bill Phelon (925) 254-8338. No one will be turned away if they don't register, but they may not get a start or a finish if we don't know you are there – we may be busy with cocktails.

AWARDS GATHERING: The regatta should end early enough to give everyone plenty of time to get to the Encinal Yacht Club for the 6:30 PM awards gathering. If you plan sailing in, please let us know ahead of time so that we can arrange berthing.

Race Committee