Lake Ontario Offshore Racing - Newsletter
May 22, 2022
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Chair's Message:
2022 Racing is Almost Upon Us!
Registration for Lake Ontario Offshore Racing events remains open.
The 2022 Susan Hood Trophy Race (SHTR) presented by driveHG begins Friday June 3rd, 2022. Running since 1955 and fondly referred to as the 'Coolest Race on the Lake', the Susan Hood Trophy Race is a 75 nautical mile overnight race that kicks off LOOR's racing season. The event is open to fully crewed, short-handed and solo sailors.
Racing continues on Sunday, June 5th with the Lake Ontario Short Handed Racing Series (LOSHRS) Race #1 – a 16 nautical mile Course Race.
Use the links on the LOOR website to sign yourself up for one or ALL the races. And please remember, if you are new to offshore racing and have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@LOOR.ca or contact your club LOOR Ambassador. We'll help get you to the start line.
NEW THIS YEAR – LO300 Entries capped at 90
This year we are celebrating the 32nd LO300 Challenge presented by driveHG. To ensure that YB Trackers are available for every participant, entries are capped at 90 paid entries. The precedence of an entry will be based on the date and time of the payment in full of the total applicable fee.
PCYC Berthing Assistance for SHTR and LOSHRS Race #1
For those who require Berthing Assistance either before or after the Susan Hood Trophy Race or LOSHRS Race #1 please use the below link to make the request to Port Credit Yacht Club (PCYC).
Race Committee Volunteers needed for LOOR Events
Race Committee volunteers are needed to help with the following LOOR events in June. No experience needed as training and instructions will be provided. Lunches, and liquids are supplied. This experience counts towards the Ontario High School community involvement. The necessary certificates will be provided.
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Friday, June 3rd 1730-2100 EDT - On water start for Susan Hood Trophy Race
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Saturday, June 4th 0600-1800 EDT – Onshore finish for SHTR in 4-hour shifts
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Sunday, June 5th 0945-1800 EDT – On water start & finish for LOSHRS Race 1
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Saturday, June 18th 0830-1800 EDT - On water start & finish for LOSHRS Race 2
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Sunday, June 19th 0830-1800 EDT - On water start & finish for LOSHRS Race 3
If you can help, have questions, or know someone who can assist, please contact Graham Dougall racecommittee@loor.ca.
Take care,
Monica Doedens
Chair, Lake Ontario Offshore Racing
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Lake Ontario Offshore Racing – 2022 Racing Schedule:
Mark Your Calendars – Racing Dates for the 2022 Season
As many Lake Ontario sailors are eagerly getting ready to prepare their sailboats for the coming 2022 season, we are excited to share with you the dates for the 2022 Racing Season.
2022 Lake Ontario Offshore Racing (LOOR) Schedule
Susan Hood Trophy Race Presented by driveHG (SHTR)
Friday, June 03, 2022
75 NM
LO300 – Lake Ontario 300 Presented by driveHG
Saturday, July 16, 2022
300 NM
Lake Ontario Short-Handed Racing Series Presented by driveHG
(LOSHRS)
Race #1 – Course Race Sunday, June 05, 2022 (16 NM)
Race #2 – Coastal Race Saturday, June 18, 2022 (28 NM)
Race #3 – Coastal Race Sunday, June 19, 2022 (28 NM)
Race #4 – Long Distance Saturday, August 20, 2022 (81 NM)
Race #5 – PCYC to DYC Saturday, September 17, 2022 (25 NM)
Race #6 – DYC to PCYC Sunday, September 18, 2022 (25 NM)
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Fees:
LOOR RACE
RATE HST TOTAL
SHTR
$112.00 $14.56 $126.56
LO300
$435.00 $56.55 $491.55
LO300-Early Bird
$320.00 $41.60 $361.60
LOSHRS
6 Race Series
$190.00 $24.70 $214.70
LOSHRS - Single Race
$63.50 $8.26 $71.76
As if that's not enough...
Early Bird Prizes for Fully Paid Entry:
A $100 credit card prize for each of LO300, Susan Hood Trophy Race, and LOSHRS full season entry will be randomly drawn from all registrants who have paid in full. The prize will be presented at the Participants Meeting for the event.
SHTR
To be eligible, payment in full must be received by 23:59 EDT, April 30, 2022
LOSHRS
To be eligible, payment in full must be received by 23:59 EDT, April 30, 2022
LO300
To be eligible, payment in full must be received by 23:59 EDT, May 31, 2022
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Event Guides:
This year LOOR has created Guides for each event to provide supplementary information over the Notice of Race (NoR) and help explain details for the new or potential participant.
We would appreciate your feedback on any errors or omissions, for suggestions for improvements for the 2023 edition by EMAIL.
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LOOR has once again partnered with SailOnline.org to hold a virtual Susan Hood Trophy Race presented by driveHG. SOL will set a virtual, but identical course and, using real-time weather, race the V-SHTR from the comfort of your own home with the start at 8:00 PM EST.
Register your virtual boat at any time for free (for LOOR races every racer will have their own Beneteau First 36.7 to control), and if you’d like to practice using the interface you can join any race SOL has currently opened registration for on their platform. (Note that other races may use a different boat). The virtual Susan Hood course will open for practice at sailonline.org a few days before the race date of June 3, 2022.
The partnership will continue through the summer with a concurrent on-water and online version of the LO300 Challenge presented by driveHG. Again, for these races the weather will be real-time and the courses will be the same for both on-water and virtual racing.
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Safety:
Offshore Personal Survival Courses
LOOR Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) for Category 3 to include Sail Canada’s prescriptions for safety training for participating race crews
The Sail Canada Prescription is:
Sail Canada prescribes that, starting January 1, 2023, at least 30% but not fewer than two crewmembers, including the Person in Charge, shall have undertaken a one-day Sail Canada accredited (or equivalent) coastal personal survival course within the five years before the start of the race.
While the Sail Canada Prescription is a requirement as of January 1, 2023, LOOR will amend it to phase in full requirements over several years. More details will be available at www.loor.ca.
While LOOR is phasing in the prescription, other Category 3 events may be requiring full implementation as of January 1, 2023. Individuals considering entering their boats or crewing in OSR Category 0, 1, or 2 events should determine the entry requirements around training as they may require the Offshore Personal Survival Course (2 day) instead of the Coastal Personal Survival Course (1 day). Completion of the Offshore Personal Survival Course (2 day) will meet the LOOR OSR Category 3 requirements.
While LOOR is phasing in the requirement and requirement is not for all crew, LOOR highly encourages and recommends that all sailors take the course as soon as possible as the contents apply and are of use to all sailing and sailors, whether racing or cruising.
Both courses are offered by Ontario Sailing with more information available HERE. Check this web site frequently as new dates for the courses are being constantly added.
For Canadian sailors outside Ontario, check the Sail Canada web site HERE. For sailors outside Canada, please check with your Member National Authority for equivalent courses that are accepted by Sail Canada, and hence LOOR. US sailors can check HERE.
Please send any comments or questions to Graham Dougall safety@loor.ca.
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Crew Bank: Need Crew or Interested in Crewing?
If you are a sailor and interested in participating in one of the Lake Ontario Offshore Races, or a skipper who needs crew, use the Crew/Boats Boards on the Yacht Scoring Registration and Official Document page.
Registering sooner is better so you can get together and see or exhibit strengths or determine any gaps in experience. LOOR strongly recommends getting to know your new crew or skipper before going offshore or overnight races.
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Sailors for the Seas:
LOOR is continually working to run eco-friendly events and has been striving to follow the suggestions outlined by Sailors for the Seas for Clean Regattas.
Clean Regattas is the world’s leading sustainability certification for all on-the-water, near-the-water, and water-loving events. Since the program’s inception in 2006, over 3,000 events have shown their commitments to sustainability by hosting Clean Regattas. This program has reached nearly 800,000 sailors and attendees in 50 countries. Clean Regattas is a free, self-assessment tool with powerful resources and support that awards certification levels from Participant to Platinum.
EDUCATING PARTICIPANTS
“[Hosting a Clean Regatta allowed us] the opportunity to educate board members, the race committee,and volunteers about sustainability, and [we saw] people’s attitudes change in real time!”
CREATING LASTING CHANGE
“The activities have become part of the way we think and act on a regular basis, and each year we look for new and additional things we can do.”
THE ADDED PROMOTIONAL VALUE
“It was well-received by our sponsors, who like being associated with a sustainable event.”
HAVING A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
“We had a successful regatta and were able to eliminate so many unnecessary things… and we didn't miss them at all. It was very satisfying to have one tiny bag of trash at the end and not see any litter during the event.”
INVOLVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
“We partnered with community organizations and businesses that would not normally be involved with the regatta or sailing in general.”
FOSTERING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
“[A Clean Regatta] empowers and encourages all who participate to advocate for a cleaner ocean. Both junior and senior participants have a common cause.”
RESPONSIBLE
WASTE MANAGEMENT
- Organize a Green Team
- Ensure Proper Waste Bin Placement and Signage
- Divert Food Waste from the Landfill
- Use Paperless Event Management
GREEN BOATING
- Use Eco-Smart Race Management Techniques
- Prevent Toxins from Entering the Water
- Encourage Green Boating Practices
COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT
- Publicize Your Sustainability Efforts
- Involve Local Organizations
- Post Educational and Reusable Signage
- Serve Local Food or Source Seafood
- Sustainably
ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP
- Host a Beach or Marina Clean-up
- Promote Alternative Transportation
- Increase Awareness of Wildlife and
- Habitat Protection
- Offer Vegetarian or Vegan Alternatives
ELIMINATION OF
SINGLE-USE ITEMS
- Eliminate Single-Use Water Bottles and Provide Water Refill Stations
- Eliminate Plastic Straws
- Serve Food with Plastic-Free Dinnerware
- Use or Provide Reusable Bags
- Award Practical Items or Use a Perpetual or Upcycled Trophy
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Partners and Sponsors:
LOOR is pleased to have the support of new and returning Sponsor Partners to the 2022 season.
- driveHG has, as announced in our last newsletter, returned as title sponsor for the entire LOOR series of races for 2022.
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North Sails and Access Abilities is once again putting up the LOSHRS Sail Draw Contest, the best chance on the lakes to win a new sail!
The Rigging Shoppe has once again sponsored the LOOR races at the First Mate Level. We thank Carolyn for her ongoing support for the LOOR as her motivation was to give back to the sailing and racing community.
Fogh Boat Supplies is sponsoring LOOR again this year at the Crew Level and will also be setting up their tent on the lawn of PCYC to take care of last minute needs of the boats and crews. Additionally, Fogh is donating a percentage of their race tent sales to the LOOR as well!
Gallaghers’ Skipper Plan will once again sponsor the postrace Chili which is always welcome by the weary LO300 racers. The hot bowl of Chili comes complete with bread rolls and butter.
SeaConquest is back as well sponsoring the races at the Crew Level. They are also offering 25% off their innovative hull cleaning services. Something to consider prior to a big race like the LOOR races.
Pat Sturgeon Yachts has once again contributed at the Crew Level. Pat is a yacht broker as well as representing Hanse and J yachts.
All of our sponsors can be found near the end of our newsletters and on the website. Please consider supporting them as they support us!
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Stay Connected with Offshore Racing!
Facebook: @LOOR300
Twitter: @LO300
Instagram: @LOOR300
Join the conversation. We want to hear from you! Hashtags you can use include:
General: #LOOR
LO300 Specific: #LO300 or #LO300Challenge
LOSHRS Specific: #LOSHRS
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