Welcome to the 2020 Gulfport to Pensacola Race Information page.

Gulfport to Pensacola Race

June 26–27, 2020
Starts in Gulfport, MS, finishes in Pensacola, FL
100 nm offshore race
Second leg of the Sawgrass Offshore Series
Regatta Chair: Commo. Bill Wright
PRO: Nathan Adams

There will be no Skippers Meeting for this event.
Sailing Instructions and Scratch Sheet will be distributed online and via email.
Starts: 1100-1200 Friday, June 26
Awards will be presented at the SYC Awards Night in January.
Pensacola YC is open for limited food and bar service and post-race mooring is available.

THERE IS NO ACCESS TO GYC FACILITIES OF ANY KIND FOR NON-GYC-MEMBERS. NO GYA RECIPROCITY.
GULFPORT MUNICIPAL MARINA SLIPS ARE READILY AVAILABLE.

Sailing during the COVID-19 global pandemic presents new challenges to event organizers and competitors alike. The OA, including host clubs, intend to follow all applicable governmental requirements, but it is also up to each individual skipper, crew and guest to act responsibly and within their own comfort range when choosing whether and how to participate in this event. Similar to offshore safety equipment, the OA strongly recommends all appropriate health precautions, but makes no assessment or warranty of each team’s preparedness or safety.

EACH COMPETITOR PARTICIPATES IN THIS EVENT AT THEIR OWN RISK.

RACE TRACKING

ORR-Ez RESULTS | PHRF RESULTS | Masters Challenge | Sawgrass Offshore Series

ORR-Ez Results are final.

2019 Race Links

PHRF Fleet | ORRez Fleet | Masters Division | Sawgrass PHRF | Sawgrass ORRez | Race Tracking

Fri : Jun 26

(Registration Not Open)

NEWS/NOTICES

Mon May 03, 2021 : 16:35

2021 Gulfport to Pensacola Race

The NOR for the 2021 Race has been posted. Please don't forget about the Youth and Team Challenges. Also, each competing boat will receive a pitcher of PYC World Famous Bushwhackers after the Race. Hope to see you there!

Bill Wright, Regatta Chair

Nathan Adams, PRO

Mon May 03, 2021 : 16:34

2021 Gulfport to Pensacola Race

Bill Wright, Regatta Chair

Nathan Adams, PRO

Thu Jun 25, 2020 : 18:02

Class Breaks/Crew Lists

Class Breaks will be as published on the Regatta Website on RMS.

Also, if you have not yet filed a Crew List, please do so either online or by sending by email to billwright504@gmail.com. If there are any changes to Crew Lists already filed, they should be filed in the same manner. There will not be a Crew List Box at GYC.

We look forward to seeing you at the starting line tomorrow morning.

Race Committee

Thu Jun 25, 2020 : 08:40

PYC Update

Here is a follow-up notice from Pensacola Yacht Club:

The previous notice is still in effect, with the following clarification: The Watson Sailing Center and the pool and pool bar are open to visiting sailors and teams. They will be open all night Friday evening to cater to arrivals during the night. Bathrooms and showers are available at Watson and at the end of the clubhouse adjacent to the pool. The marina and grounds are open as well. The main clubhouse will remain off limits to all non members, even those whom we have had reciprocal privileges. The bar at the pool can accommodate drink and food orders, and dining at the pool, on the porch deck, or as take-away are all available to visitors.

As sailors we want to honor the tradition of this event and provide a fun experience for racers and support teams. As officers of PYC, we have to ensure this can be done safely within the confines of this virus.

Pensacola Yacht Club

Bill Wright

504.453.2706

billwright504@gmail.com

Thu Jun 25, 2020 : 08:39

Update

Hello Competitors!

COVID-19

There has been a flare-up of COVID on the Miss. Gulf Coast and, in particular, in the sailing community. As of Friday, June 19, 2020, Gulfport Yacht Club has instituted a members-only, no guests, "lockdown" policy. This means that the fleet will have NO ACCESS to any amenities at GYC. Specifically, there will be no mooring at the visitors dock, use of the boat hoist, nor use of the restroom facilities.

We have contacted the Gulfport Municipal Marina and were told there are plenty of available slips of all sizes. The marina does not accept reservations, but we were assured that they can accommodate everyone. You may contact them via VHF upon arrival, 24-hours a day.

The public boat launch is available for ramp-launching or retrieval of trailerable boats.

Concerning the other end of the Race, things are better. However, there are limitations in place. Here is a message from Tom Pace, Vice Commodore of PYC:

Hi Everyone - I am Tom Pace, current VC at Pensacola. While we are happy to receive those doing the race from Gulfport, it is critical that all clearly understand that this is decidedly not a normal situation due to Covid-19.

PYC will accommodate best as possible, and that means with reasonable cooperation from all visitors to respect the very basic elements of prudent distancing.

Specifically, for the first time in this event’s history, no one is allowed to sleep, crash, or spread out anywhere inside the main clubhouse. The Watson SailingCenter at the Marina and the pool will be your main areas of access, with full bar at the Tiki in the pool area. Drinks may also be ordered at the bar inside the main clubhouse, though large or group gathering inside is not allowed. As previously noted, food is available as usual, but we are not at full capacity due to restrictions and guidelines of the State of Florida and the CDC. Reservations and patience will go along way to make this work well.

We are all making a strong effort to be able to enjoy Pensacola Yacht Club while practicing courtesy for others while on the grounds of PYC.

I cordially ask all to respect that the health and safety of our members and you - our guests - is not negotiable. Further, as we all have seen, situations surrounding Covid-19 can change daily, and flexibility in handling any changes is appreciated.

Have a great race, and we’ll see you at PYC.

For any questions or further concerns, contact me at any time.

Tom Pace
tomracechair@gmail.com