Mayor Norris Poulson Trophy up for grabs at Mid-Winter Around Catalina Race

LOS ANGELES—The first regatta on the Los Angeles Yacht Club 2020 calendar is the Mid-Winter Around Catalina Race, which takes place on Feb. 1. Any yacht with a Southern California PHRF handicap – maximum allowable rating of 180 – is eligible to compete in the regatta. The entry fee is $80 and must be paid by 6 p.m. on Jan. 30. This race’s starting line will be located inside Los Angeles Harbor, about three-quarters of a mile from Angels Gate. The Notice of Race states the vicinity of the start line will be at N33 41.9’ and W118 15.1’. All vessels must also cross the finish line to complete the race – the finish line will be in the vicinity of the start. The racecourse is as follows: start at Angels Gate, leave Santa Catalina Island to port and return to finish, in the vicinity of Angels Gate. First warning signal will be at 11:55 a.m.; subsequent starts will follow from that point, as required. Sailing Instructions will be available at the Los Angeles YC front desk at 5 p.m. on Jan. 25. All race documents will also be available online at layc.org. A post-race reception will be held on Feb. 2, at 5 p.m., for...