Similar to other outright speed records, contenders will decide when they to make a record attempt and also the direction in which they will sail around Jamestown. This means contenders can choose the most advantageous weather conditions and tidal flow in which to attempt the record.
Four categories of sailing boats will be recognized to vie for divisional honors with the overall perpetual trophy going to the boat with the outright fastest time.
The four divisions recognized are:
- Monohull keelboats greater than or equal to 50 feet
- Monohull keelboats less than 50 feet
- Multihulls over 20 feet
- Other sailing craft
The record will be open during the summer months from Memorial Day, May 28th, 2012 until September 30th, 2012 during the hours of daylight. An Official Prize Giving Party will be held on the weekend immediately following September 30th and will be open to the local community as well as the contenders. Double Cross Vodka and Mount Gay Rum will provide cocktails and prizes. The yacht that wins the outright record will be awarded Mount Gay Rum equal to the Skipper’s weight.
Additionally, a portion of each $500.00 USD entry fee (the cost for each record attempt) will go to benefit the Boomer Esiason Foundation and their fight against Cystic Fibrosis and Newport’s community sailing center, Sail Newport.
Race Director, Hugh Piggin stated, “Being able to choose your weather window adds an interesting twist to an iconic sailing course here in Narragansett Bay. The Record will be a challenging way for the local boating community to vie for bragging rights and fun prizes while supporting two worthwhile causes.” Please contact Julianna Barbieri @ Manuka Sports Event Management for more information- email- Julianna@ManukaSEM.com or work phone- 917-693-1656. For more sailing information on the Around Jamestown Record
