September 12, 2020
Originally scheduled for May 9, 2020, this event has been rescheduled due to the Coronavirus
For IRC and PHRF boats
With Double-handed, Non-spinnaker, Plus One and One-design classes (e.g. J/100, J/109, J/105, Soverel 33, or J/88) will be established if 5 or more entries are received.
The Edlu Race, first sailed in 1956, has long been a classic tune-up race for the around Block Island Race and Block Island Race Week. Followed by a classic party, it is one the must-do events on western Long Island Sound.
The spinnaker course is 32 m from the Larchmont Breakwater to Gong 11B off Eaton's Neck and back. The non-spinnaker course is approximately 20 nm.
A Plus One Division is offered for shorthanded boats with a valid PHRF certificate, sailing with spinnakers A boats crew limit is one more person than the 10s digit of the boat's overall length (in feet). Under this formula, boats from 20 to 29.9 feet sail with a crew of three, boats from 30 to 39.9 feet sail with four, etc. A Plus One class will be established if there are five or more entries.
A "Club" class is available for those boats who do not have a valid certificate and would like a 1 time rating to race. This class is not eligible for any of the perpetual trophies
Moorings will be available on a first-come basis at no charge. Please contact Marine Facilities at the Larchmont Yacht Club for reservations at (914) 468-7742.0900
Notice of Race - Revised to include Amendments 1 - 4
Photos - courtesy of Howie McMichael
Schedule of Events
Saturday, September 12th
Saturday, September 12: 1000 First Warning Signal
Thursday, September 17: 1930 Virtual Awards Presentation via Zoom
2019 Perpetual Trophy Winners |
The Edlu |
Mike Chapell |
Chicken Wing |
Black Watch |
Andrew & Linda Weiss |
Christopher Dragon |
Nyala |
Roger Widman |
Quintessence |
Henry Sayers |
Andrew & Linda Weiss
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Christopher Dragon |
Wilfred Kluss |
Mike Chapell |
Chicken Wing |
Ruth McKay |
Ron Richman |
Antidote
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