DRYC cordially invites you to participate in the 21st Biennial Marina del Rey to Puerto Vallarta International Yacht Race Series, starting Friday February 11, 2011. Forty years of continuous race management has earned DRYC a reputation for unparalleled excellence in presenting a long distance race event.

The PV11 Race Series features 4 separately scored races, with stops in beautiful anchorages along the coast of Baja California, where racers will experience fun-filled social activities at each destination. An innovative Scoring System computes handicap and corrected time on actual time sailed. This allows the use of engine power if the winds are so light as to preclude a boat from finishing one race in time to enjoy the end-of-leg festivities and to start the next race. There are two Divisions: Salsa Roja and Salsa Verde.

SALSA ROJA Division - Classes will be scored using PHRF off-wind course (OWC) ratings for all 4 races. Spinnakers are allowed.

SALSA VERDE Division - Classes will use a unique handicapping system that is adjusted after the races #1, #2 and #3. Spinnaker poles are not permitted. Asymmetric spinnakers (Gennakers) may be flown.

Due to limited slip availability in Marina Vallarta, this race series is limited to 40 boat entries.

1. PREPARATION SEMINARS

The Preparation Seminars, hosted by DRYC, are tailored to the experiences and needs of the participants in the PV�11 Race Series, therefore all interested racing and cruising skippers are invited to take part in these seminars, which will cover all aspects of the race event as well as after-race cruising options. The dates are:

• Seminar #1 Thursday, October 14, 2010 ~ 7:00 pm
• Seminar #2 Saturday, November 6, 2010 ~ 9:00 am
• Seminar #3 Thursday, December 9, 2010 ~ 7:00 pm

2. RULES

This race series will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing, except where modified by the Sailing Instructions.

3. ELIGIBILITY

This race series is open to any yacht whose owner or charterer is a member of a yacht club affiliated with US SAILING or a recognized ISAF national authority. The yacht must have a minimum deck length of 32 feet and the capability of maintaining a minimum speed, under auxiliary power, of 6 knots for a minimum distance of 150 miles; and a PHRF Off-Wind Course (OWC) Rating of 150, or less. Boats not meeting these parameters may petition the Race Committee for consideration.

4. ENTRY FEES

The entry fee for the Series includes all pre-race, mid-race, and post-race social activities for both skipper and crew. These include: all seminars, memorabilia, welcoming gifts, boat slips in MdR and Puerto Vallarta, and the Gala Awards Presentation and Fiesta Finale. Payment of the Entry Fee is due within 30 days of Official Entry submission.

5. COURSES

Race 1: Friday, 2/11/2011 � Marina del Rey to a Finish Point near Turtle Bay (422 nm). A Layover and party at Turtle Bay will be held.

Race 2: Wednesday, 2/16/2011 � Turtle Bay to a Finish Point near Bahia Santa Maria (224 nm). A Layover and party at Bahia S.M..

Race 3: Saturday, 2/19/2011 � Bahia Santa Maria to a Finish Point near the marina at San Jose del Cabo (176 nm). Proceed into the new marina at San Jose del Cabo for a layover and party Monday, February 21st.

Race 4: Tuesday, February 22nd � San Jose del Cabo to the finish line at Puerto Vallarta (286 nm).

6. STARTING DATE

Friday, February 11, 2011 Salsa Roja & Salsa Verde Classes

7. TROPHIES

The overall winner of each class will receive a Tutima watch. Racers must compete in all races to be eligible for an overall trophy and Tutima watch. Beautiful take-home trophies will be determined by class size. Trophies will be awarded for each race. In addition to the overall trophies for best series performance, additional special trophies and participation awards will be presented.

8. REQUEST FOR ENTRY

Skippers interested in participating in the 2011 Puerto Vallarta Race Series should submit a Request for Official Entry which can be found at the end of this NOR or at www.pv11.org under Race Forms.� The PV11 Committee will email a link to all accepted skippers/ owners. This link is password protected.� OFFICIAL ENTRIES must be received by January 5, 2011.� In order to receive the $200 discount Official Entries must be received and paid before October 15, 2010. A valid entry includes a completed Official Entry Form, a completed Yacht Identification Form, the Entry Fee, Signed Waivers by all crew members, a Yacht Photograph, and a valid 2011 Southern California PHRF rating certificate (including the Salsa Verde classes). Salsa Verde Division entries must submit the DRYC Handicapping Form. All required forms are located on the website.

9. CREW & EQUIPMENT STANDARDS

The crew shall consist of no less than four (4) people. Each Crew member must sign the Waiver Form which will be emailed to them or found on the website. All entrants must comply with the Puerto Vallarta Race Series Minimum Required Equipment List. (Appendix A or on the website)

10. ADVERTISING

Advertising on hull, sails and clothing shall be allowed with approval of the Race Committee.

11. BOATS FOR CHARTER

Friday, February 11, 2011 Salsa Roja & Salsa Verde Classes

12. BOAT ACCOMMODATIONS

Complimentary moorage will be available at Del Rey Yacht Club for all participating yachts prior to the start of the first race. Slips have been reserved in the new marina at San Jose del Cabo at special Puerto Vallarta Race fees. Upon arrival in Puerto Vallarta, all participating yachts will be met at the Finish Line and escorted to an assigned slip in the ultra-modern Marina Vallarta. These slips will be complimentary through Sunday, 2/27.

13. HOTELS & AIR INFORMATION

Del Rey Yacht Club will provide a comprehensive list of local hotels, as well as pertinent air transportation options. This will be available at www.PV11.org. The CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa will serve as our Race Headquarters.

14. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The crew shall consist of no less than four (4) people. Each Crew member must sign the Waiver Form which will be emailed to them or found on the website. All entrants must comply with the Puerto Vallarta Race Series Minimum Required Equipment List. (Appendix A or on the website)

15. CONTACTS

Appendix A

Puerto Vallarta Race Series

Minimum Required Equipment List

1. USCG requirements for that size yacht, and number of persons aboard, (with whistles attached to Personal Flotation Devices (Lifejackets).
2. Yachts shall be single-hulled, self-righting, and shall have an enclosed cabin with essentially water-tight hatch covers, a self-bailing cockpit,and a suitable head.
3. Crew accommodations shall include at least four bunks, an operable galley consisting of a stove, cold� storage, and shall include food and water adequate for the duration of the race. (Minimum water requirement: 5 gallons per crew member, exclusive of water maker capacity).
4. Yachts shall have the capability to reduce sail area and race in adverse weather.
5. An engine capable of driving the yacht in calm waters, with no sails set, at a speed of not less than 6 knots, and enough fuel to power no less than 150 nautical miles for each leg.
6. Medical kit and manual sufficient when no emergency personnel and/or facilities are available.
7. Fixed bow pulpit, lifelines, and stanchions.� Minimum height of pulpit and lifelines is 24 inches. Maximum distance between stanchions is 7 feet. Lifelines may terminate on the deck at the bow.� A fixed stern pulpit or suitable stanchions with lifelines enclosing the stern is acceptable.
8. One fixed hand bilge pump and 1 additional pump (hand or electric) in operable condition.
9. Soft wood plugs, tapered and of the appropriate size, attached or stored adjacent to the appropriate fitting for each through-hull opening.
10. An approved ring or horseshoe life buoy (20 inch minimum) attached with 25 feet of floating line to a man overboard pole.
11. An approved Xenon (gas discharge) flashing water-tight light is to be attached at all times to the life buoy with a short lanyard or floating line.
12. A radar reflector, mounted in the starboard side rigging no lower than just below the lower spreaders, or on the backstay or the mast, at least 20 feet above the deck level.
13. Coast Guard approved 3 red flares, 3 white flares and 2 orange smoke distress signals (SOLAS are highly recommended).
14. Ship's compass, a portable spare compass, and paper charts of surrounding waters
15. Functioning navigation lights required by International Rules of the Road, and functioning flashlights with new and spare batteries.
16. Two anchors, sufficient to hold in storm conditions, each with chain equal to boat length, and a minimum of 150 feet of appropriate strength rode.
17. Two (2) VHF all channel transceivers. One must have digital selective calling (DSC) MMSI registered and activated with the FCC, a transmitting power of 25 watts, and be equipped with a weather information channel. One must be a waterproof portable with new and spare batteries fully charged.
18. Inflatable raft(s) or dinghy(s) capable of accommodating all persons onboard. The total capacity of the raft(s) or dinghy(s) shall be at least equal to the number of crew. Life raft or dinghy must have emergency water and survival rations for 2 days for all personnel onboard.
19. Boarding ladder or climbing steps for aiding in retrieval of someone overboard.
20. Two GPS Receivers, one of which is portable and waterproof with new and spare batteries fully charged.
21. A registered EPIRB.
22. The Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012.

Note: This list constitutes the minimum equipment that must be aboard a yacht. Each Skipper is responsible for the additional equipment and supplies that are necessary for the comfort and safety of the crew.

I HAVE READ THE NOTICE OF RACE AND WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST OFFICIAL RACE ENTRY

This is the link to the on-line form.. Upon acceptance, the Race Committee will email with your personal sign-on and password to use for Official Race Entry

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