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SYC Racing Markers


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The following table contains the GPS coordinates of the Sequoia Yacht Club Race Markers:

Marker Description North West
Beercan Start/finish Imaginary line between Redwood Creek Red Day Mark 20 and the Dolphin  SW end of  Wharf #4    
3 Green navigational buoy located at mouth Redwood Creek channel  37 32.99 N 122 11.60 W
Y Orange can buoy approx 7/8 nm east of Redwood Creek 37 33.29 N 122 10.73 W
12 Red Day Mark 37 33.58 N 122 12.64 W
S Blue can buoy approx 1.5 nm north of entrance to redwood Creek 37 34.46 N 122 11.95 W
X White cylinder with orange band at the top near San Mateo Bridge in direct line above Y & S 37 35.50 N 122 13.20 W
B Green navigational buoy located at south entrance to San Mateo bridge (Channel 37 34.97 N 122 14.89 W

 

Beer Can Courses

  1. (White pennant with Red ball) S/F, Yp, S/F 6.94nm
  2. (Blue pennant with White ball) S/F, 12p, SF 7.44nm
  3. (Red, White and Blue pennant) S/F, 3p, S/F 5.44nm
  4. (Red pennant with White cross) S/F, Sp, S/F 8.44nm
  5. (Yellow/Blue pennant) S/F, Xp, S/F 10.94nm

NOTE: p = round to port

All government markers and buoys must be taken on their proper side.

If two courses are called and the second course is course 3 then all boats racing course 3 will round Buoy 3 to starboard.