2. Schedule: Sailpast procession will commence on the water at 1315h, or as soon as practical thereafter, with the first boat reaching the Sarah Ashbridge at approximately 1330h. To facilitate a prompt start (so you can sail or return to the dock for refreshments), we suggest sail boats rig prior to the Opening Ceremonies (noon) and be prepared to depart the harbour immediately following the ceremonies. 

• Keelboats & Powerboats: From the inflatable mark reach away on port tack ¼ mile to establish separation, then return on starboard tack to the inflatable mark leaving it on port, leaving Sarah Ashbridge on starboard during the salute. 
• Dinghies: Dinghies will proceed from Sarah's starboard side, on port tack, astern of Sarah for the salute. 

5. The Start: At approximately 1315h, Wadadli will lead the keel boats away from the inflatable mark on port tack (away from the Sarah Ashbridge). They will tack in succession and sail back toward the inflatable mark and the Sarah, with the first boat arriving at approximately 1330h.

6. Sequence: 

• Wadadli (Senior Vice-Commodore) flying a LIMA (follow me) flag: 
• Junior sailors and other dinghies (escorted by coaches and Rear Commodore) (dinghies will insert themselves into the procession as the lead boat passes Sarah),
• Keelboats (largest to smallest; if your boat is faster or slower than typical for its size, adjust your position accordingly)
• Powerboats (largest to smallest).

7. 360 Rule: If you do not find a space to join the line in an orderly way, circle around and try again. There is no limit on the number of 360s permitted before finding space in the line.

8. Speed Control: Sailboats are encouraged to reduce sail or use power to optimize for maneuverability, not speed.

9. Rules of the Road: All boats are reminded of their obligation to keep a good lookout. There will be a lot of traffic, and the mast of an Optimist dinghy may not be visible from your cockpit.

10. This is Not a Race: Sail nice! You may not barge, request mark room, or force a boat up to overtake. Spinnakers may be flown AFTER you have completed your salute.

11. Saluting: Boats will pass the stern of and salute the Commodore.

• Sailboats will salute by luffing the headsail (or mainsail, if cat rigged). 
• Power boats will dip the Ensign. 
• Only the Commodore makes a hand salute.
• Salutes of other forms are not permitted (e.g. those practiced in New Orleans' French quarter, or on the 400 on a holiday weekend, etc.). 
• The salute should start when your boat is about one boat length from Sarah. If possible, the crew should stand and face the Commodore.

12. Finish: Once boats salute they should clear the area promptly and avoid the procession.

13. Radio Communications: All boats which are equipped with VHF radios should monitor channel 71.

14. Regrets: Tradition dictates that all club members participate in the Sailpast, on their own or on another member's yacht. Good manners require that a member unable to participate will send his/her regrets to the Commodore. 

Paul Brennan