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MoonBurn Series Race

July 23, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on July 23, 2021 at 8:00 pm

One event on August 20, 2021 at 8:00 pm

One event on September 17, 2021 at 8:00 pm

One event on October 15, 2021 at 8:00 pm

MoonBurn moonlight summer racing on Fridays:  Jul 23, Aug 20, Sep 17, Oct 15. Please register by completing the registration form below. Competitors Briefing before each race. Awards after the last race. Activities are COVID-dependent. This is a 4-race series in July, August, September, and October. Expect starts around sunset, thermal night breezes, very few powerboats, and a unique experience.

Click to Read the 2021 MoonBurn Series Documents

4.2. Schedule for each evening
4.2.1. 18:00 – AYC Clubhouse downstairs: Dinner begins (Dependent on AYC COVID-19 restrictions)
4.2.2. 18:40 – Competitor’s Briefing. Anticipated course & potential dangers discussed. VHF Ch 78 if gathering is not allowed.
4.2.3. 19:00 – Dinner ends
4.2.4. 20:00 – First race signal
4.2.5. Final Race on 15 October, 2021: ~23:00 – Awards and Party at AYC Clubhouse until late.
4.2.5.1. Final race has a sunset of 7:00pm and an 88% full moon, giving us a true night race start

Safety requirements in order to race:

+ VHF radio
+ Light bright enough for your sail (for powerboats and sail # at finish)
+ Working running lights (or tape some on from a sporting goods store)

Questions? Ask moonburnayc@gmail.com

 

Details

Date:
July 23, 2021
Time:
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Austin Yacht Club
5906 Beacon Drive
Austin, TX 78734-1428 United States

Organizer

James Parsons
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