Sailing Instructions | Course Descriptions | Bearings to Marks | Scratch Sheet
This series honors the late PC Nelson J. Macan, an RYC member from 1908 until 1960. He was very active in Club functions, was an exalted sailor, and superb racer. Over his life he significantly contributed to RYC's growth, progress and racing program. He proudly served the Club with many terms on RYC's Board of Governors, as Vice-Commodore (1914-1916) and as Commodore (1924-1925). To his superior seamanship, his excellent sportsmanship, and in his memory the members of Raritan Yacht Club dedicate this race series. The Macan Series is RYC's premier race series, and structured to provide a variety of race course lengths and configurations to challenge the racers' total sailing skills.
The regatta is open to all yachts holding a valid PHRF certificate. A current PHRF-MA Rating Certificate is required. If not available, rating will be subject to review and possible adjustment.
PHRF "A-1" PHRF Rating > 103, all sails allowed
PHRF "A-2" PHRF Rating < 103, all sails allowed
PHRF "B" Non-spinnaker division
The regatta will governed by the 2001-2004 Racing Rules of Sailing, the Prescriptions of United States Sailing Association, this Notice of Race, and the Sailing Instructions.
Racing will be on Raritan Bay, the course being in the area between Great Beds and Seguine Point and will use government marks. The series will consist of up to 7 races over 4 days. Two races are scheduled for each day, except the day of the distance race, which will be a single race.
If 7 races are completed, there will be two throwouts. If 5 or 6 races are completed, there will be one throwout. There will be no throwouts if 4 or fewer races are completed.
| Sunday, May 22 | 1300 hrs | Distance |
| Sunday, June 26 | 1100 hrs. | 2 Races |
| Sunday, August 28 | 1300 hrs. | 2 Races |
| Sunday, October 9 | 1300 hrs. | 2 Races |
The start times listed are for the A-1 warning, with A-2 and B to follow in order. Two races are scheduled for each day, except the day of the distance race, which will be a single race.
Submit the Entry form and a check for $30.00 to RYC. Make all checks payable to RYC.
Saling instructions including course descriptions, mark locations and a scratch sheet will be available at www.ryc.org and from the race committee on race days. Email jorabona@jerryo.com or call Jerry Orabona 732 933 9079, Kelly Robinson 718 447 5977 for more information.