DRYC cordially invites you to participate in the 21^st Biennial Marina del Rey to Puerto Vallarta International Yacht Race. Forty years of continuous race management has earned DRYC a reputation for unparalleled excellence in presenting a long distance race event.  

The PV11 Race Series features 4 separately scored races, with stops in beautiful anchorages along the coast of Baja California, where skippers will experience fun-filled social activities at each destination. An innovative Scoring System computes handicap and corrected time on actual time sailed. This allows the use of engine power if the winds are so light as to preclude a boat from finishing one race in time to enjoy the end-of-leg festivities and to start the next race. There are two Divisions: Salsa Roja and Salsa Verde.

SALSA ROJA Division  Classes will be scored using PHRF off-wind course (OWC) ratings for all 4 races of their series. Spinnakers are allowed.

SALSA VERDE Division  Classes will use a unique handicapping system that is adjusted after the first, second and third race of their 4 race series. Spinnaker poles are not permitted. Asymmetric spinnakers (Gennakers) may be flown.

Due to limited slip availability in Marina Vallarta, this race series is limited to 40 boat entries.

PREPARATION SEMINARS

The Preparation Seminars, hosted by DRYC, are tailored to the experiences and needs of the participants in the PV’11 Race Series, therefore all interested racing and cruising sailors are invited to take part in these seminars, which will cover all aspects of the race event as well as after-race cruising options. The dates are:

* Seminar #1       Thursday, October 14, 2010   ~          7:00 pm   

* Seminar #2       Saturday, November 6, 2010  ~          9:00 am

* Seminar #3       Thursday, December 9, 2010  ~          7:00 pm

RULES

This race series will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012, except where modified by the Sailing Instructions. Advertising on hull, sails and clothing is allowed, at the discretion of the Race Committee.

ELIGIBILITY

This race series is open to any yacht whose owner or charterer is a member of a yacht club affiliated with US SAILING or a recognized ISAF national authority. The yacht must have a minimum deck length of 32 feet and the capability of maintaining a minimum speed, under auxiliary power, of 6 knots for a minimum distance of 150 miles; and a PHRF Off-Wind Course (OWC) Rating of 150, or less. Boats not meeting these parameters may petition the Race Committee for consideration.

STARTING DATE

Friday, February 11, 2011

Salsa Roja & Salsa Verde Classes

COURSES

Race 1:  Friday, February 11^th – Marina del Rey to a Finish Point near Turtle Bay (422 nm). Proceed to Turtle Bay for a layover and party Tuesday, February 15^th.

Race 2:  Wednesday, February 16^th – Turtle Bay to a Finish Point near Bahia Santa Maria (224 nm). Proceed to Bahia Santa Maria for a layover and party Friday, February 18^th.

Race 3:  Saturday, February 19^th – Bahia Santa Maria to a Finish Point near the marina at San Jose del Cabo (176 nm). Proceed into the new marina at San Jose del Cabo for a layover and party Monday, February 21^st.

Race 4: Tuesday, February 22^nd – San Jose del Cabo to the finish line at Puerto Vallarta (286 nm).

*Additional trophies will be determined by class size.

*Racers must compete in all races to be eligible for an overall trophy.

*Additional special trophies and participation awards will be presented.

CREW & EQUIPMENT STANDARDS

All Classes: The crew shall consist of no less than four (4) people. All entrants must comply with the Puerto Vallarta Race Series Minimum Required Equipment List included within this document. It can also be viewed at www.pv11.org 

BOATS ACCOMMODATIONS

Complimentary moorage will be available at Del Rey Yacht Club for all participating yachts prior to  the start of the first race. Slips have been reserved in the new marina at San Jose del Cabo at special Puerto Vallarta Race fees. Upon arrival in Puerto Vallarta, all participating yachts will be met at the Finish Line and escorted to an assigned slip in the ultra-modern Marina Vallarta. These slips will be complimentary through  Sunday, Feb 27.

BOATS FOR CHARTER

Appendix A

Puerto Vallarta Race Series

Minimum Required Equipment List

1. USCG requirements for that size yacht, and number of persons aboard, (with whistles attached to Personal Flotation Devices (Lifejackets).

2. Yachts shall be single-hulled, self-righting, and shall have an enclosed cabin with essentially water-tight hatch covers, a self-bailing cockpit, and a suitable head.

3. Crew accommodations shall include at least four bunks, an operable galley consisting of a stove, cold  storage, and shall include food and water adequate for the duration of the race. (Minimum water requirement: 5 gallons per crew member, exclusive of water maker capacity).

4. Yachts shall have the capability to reduce sail area and race in adverse weather.

5. An engine capable of driving the yacht in calm waters, with no sails set, at a speed of not less than 6 knots, and enough fuel to power no less than 150 nautical miles for each leg.

6. Medical kit and manual sufficient when no emergency personnel and/or facilities are available.

7. Fixed bow pulpit, lifelines, and stanchions.  Minimum height of pulpit and lifelines is 24 inches. Maximum distance between stanchions is 7 feet. Lifelines may terminate on the deck at the bow.  A fixed stern pulpit or suitable stanchions with lifelines enclosing the stern is acceptable.

8. One fixed hand bilge pump and 1 additional pump (hand or electric) in operable condition.

9. Soft wood plugs, tapered and of the appropriate size, attached or stored adjacent to the appropriate fitting for each through-hull opening.

10. An approved ring or horseshoe life buoy (20 inch minimum) attached with 25 feet of floating line to a man overboard pole.

11. An approved Xenon (gas discharge) flashing water-tight light is to be attached at all times to the life buoy with a short lanyard or floating line.

12. A minimum 11 inch diameter, or approximately equal area, radar reflector, mounted in the starboard side rigging no lower than just below the lower spreaders, or on the backstay or the mast, at least 20 feet above the deck level.

13. Coast Guard approved 3 red flares, 3 white flares and 2 orange smoke distress signals (SOLAS are highly recommended).

14. Ship's compass, a portable spare compass, and charts of surrounding waters

15. Functioning navigation lights required by International Rules of the Road, and functioning flashlights with new and spare batteries.

16. Two anchors, sufficient to hold in storm conditions, each with chain equal to boat length, and a minimum of 150 feet of appropriate strength rode.

17. Two (2) VHF all channel transceivers. One must have digital selective calling (DSC) – MMSI registered and activated with the FCC, a transmitting power of 25 watts, and be equipped with a weather information channel. One must be a waterproof portable with new and spare batteries fully charged.

18. Inflatable raft(s) or dinghy(s) capable of accommodating all persons onboard.  The total capacity of the raft(s) or dinghy(s) shall be at least equal to the number of crew. Life raft or dinghy must have emergency water and survival rations for 2 days for all personnel onboard.

19. Boarding ladder or climbing steps for aiding in retrieval of someone overboard.

20. Two GPS Receivers, one of which is portable and waterproof with new and spare batteries fully charged.

21. A registered EPIRB.

Note: This list constitutes the minimum equipment that must be aboard a yacht. Each Skipper is responsible for the additional equipment and supplies that are necessary for the comfort and safety of the crew.