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To our 2009 Series Racers,
The Jamestown Yacht Club Race Committee would like to notify you of an incident that occurred during last Tuesday's race (7/11/09), where a racer was sailing too closely to a commercial vessel in the channel and may have prevented their ability to maneuver, as well as causing injury to the racing crew. The JYC Race Committee protested the racer involved, who has subsquently elected to RAF due to not following the rules.
While the Race Committee may postpone a race in order to let a vessel clear the area prior to any starting sequence, this is not always possible. Each racer is required to steer clear of these vessels at whatever point they come through the channel during a race. For reasons of boating/personal safety, JYC racers will be protested for this and other appropriate action taken if the behavior persists.
Additionally, please note that for those reasons of boating/personal safety, the Jamestown Yacht Club can be sanctioned by the US Coast Guard regarding this incident and not be allowed to conduct racing events. We, therefore, take this very seriously and would encourage all of our racers to do so as well. 
Per the COLREGs 9(b), 9(d), 16 and 18(b), US SAILING's The Racing Rules Of Sailing for 2009-2012 Part 1 Fundamental Rule 3 and Part 2 Preamble, and the Jamestown Yacht Club 2009 Race Circular, Sailing Instructions Para I General Instructions--Right Of Way Vessels, boats racing in our series are required to keep clear of vessels with limited maneuverability. Narragansett Bay has been designated a Restricted Channel and sailing vessels do not have right of way over a vessel under power which may be restricted in her ability to maneuver. 
Sincerely,
Cheryl Rienzo
JYC Fleet Captain/RC Chairperson

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