Mon Aug 03, 2020 : 18:04

Virtual skippers meeting link

Skippers meeting Via Zoom

Thursday 8/6 1900 hrs.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82375679328?pwd=alU4M044Z0NaRmVIT015UlVPQS9jQT09

Mon Jul 27, 2020 : 11:03

Maine Certificate of Compliance

Maine Certificate of Compliance

Beginning June 26th, visitors from other states (with the exception of residents of NH, VT, CT, NJ & NY) may come to Maine and stay in commercial lodging establishments if they EITHER:

• quarantine for 14 days in Maine at a commercial lodging establishment (or the length of the stay if less than 14 days)

OR 

• sign a Certificate of Compliance (link attached) stating that they have tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours before arriving in Maine, that they will quarantine in Maine for 14 days, or that they have already completed their quarantine in Maine. 

Please print the Certificate of Compaince prior to your arrival in Maine. For a link to the form and for more information and the latest guidance, please review the link  https://www.mainetourism.com/travel-resources-covid-19/#outofstate-visitors

Sun Jul 26, 2020 : 08:33

Late fee moved from July 24 to July 31

Due to the recent change which allows crews of 3+, we have extended the normal registration to July 31. Registrations received between Aug 1-6 will pay a $20 late registration fee.  

Sun Jul 26, 2020 : 08:31

Crew Limit of 3 Eliminated

As of July 24th the state has removed the crew size restrictions for sailboat racing.  As such MYC is now allowing full crews in appropriate classes.  Skippers and crew are to follow state Covid guidelines see link below.

https://www.mass.gov/doc/safety-standards-for-youth-and-adult-amateur-sports-activities-phase-iii-step-1/download

Wed Jul 08, 2020 : 17:33

Phase 3 Step 1 Guidelines in Effect (The race is on!)

Phase 3 Step 1 Guidelines in Effect

The good news is that racing is allowed if we comply with the safety standards for both recreational boating and youth and adult sports. The other news is that the sports standards strictly limit crew size, regardless of the size of the boat. The rules say that for a sailing race such as Downeast Challenge the maximum number of people on each boat competing is 3. So for most boats that's either doing it double-handed or Triple-handed. As a destination distance race, the DEC lends itself well to being sailed short-handed, but if you're not comfortable with this wrinkle imposed by the Phase 3 guidelines, let us know and we'll refund your fee if you wish to withdraw. Updated amendments will be posted shortly, once the ground settles, but I wanted to let you know the gist of things as soon as possible. We don't know if or when the guidance may change to allow 3+ crew for racing, but we will notify everyone if that is announced.