Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Gaboon Race on the Lower Bay this Sunday

     Newport News, Va. -- Mariners are advised that the 34th Gaboon Race is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 4 from noon to 5 p.m. The sailing race will be in the vacinity of the Hampton Flats and Newport News Middle Ground. The Coast Guard is advising mariners to use caution and bare steerage when transiting the area.
     Race organizers say the staggered start race is open to all and marks the official season end of "big boat" racing on the southern Bay. Racers must have a valid PHRF rating certificate (or a provisional one) to enter.
     The start/finish line is between the orange flag staff on the Hampton Yacht Club dock and the blue rock on the Hampton University shore.
     For additional information and to enter, contact Phil Briggs at 757-723-5477.

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