Long Beach YC kicks of new decade with a ‘pursuit’

LONG BEACH—Monohulls and multihulls larger than 20 feet in overall length (Area C PHRF RLC rating of 228 or less) are among the sailboats invited to compete in the Two Gates Pursuit Race; the regatta is hosted by Long Beach Yacht Club and will be held on Jan. 5, 2020. XS Racing or ORCA rated boats with valid certificates and any member of a recognized yacht club are also invited to enter the regatta. The Race Committee will determine class breaks (based upon entries); entries will be divided into three classes, according to the Notice of Race. Entries can be submitted online through the Regatta Network or via the Long Beach YC official entry form at the club. All entries must be submitted by 11 p.m. on Jan. 2, 2020. Late entries could be accepted and would be judged on a case-by-case basis. The entry fee is $30. “Starting times will be staggered according to each boat’s assigned rating,” the Notice of Race stated. The list of starting times will be posted online (www.lbyc.org) and available at the yacht club by 5 p.m. on Jan. 4, 2020. First warning will be at 11:55 a.m. A no host bar and trophy presentation will begin at the...