2024 Great River Race

NOTICE OF RACE

Brown’s Creek Sailing Association
Lake Guntersville, AL

October 25–27, 2024

Prepare for an unforgettable adventure on the water!  The Great River Race, now in its 53rd year, is one of the longest and most exciting inland sailing races in the United States. This event will challenge sailors as they navigate the beautiful waters of the Tennessee River and the Alabama Mountain Lakes region. 

Courses and Classes

There are two courses available, each offering unique challenges and opportunities for sailors:

Long Course: This 70-mile, four-lap race is reserved exclusively for keelboats and has a time limit of 24 hours.

Short Course: Depending on conditions, the 17-mile short course consists of one lap and includes both keelboat and dinghy classes. The time limit for the Short Course is 9 hours.

Note: All Long Course boats must have at least one crew member.

Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be presented in each class. Course lengths and time limits may be adjusted at the discretion of the race committee. Any decision to shorten the Long Course will be made by 2:00 AM on Sunday, October 27.

Rules 

The regatta will be governed by:

1. a) The current Racing Rules of Sailing.
2. b) Prescriptions of the US Sailing Association.
3. c) Navigation Rules for International/Inland Waterways.
4. d) The Notice of Race.
5. e) 2024 GRR Sailing Instructions.

Registration Details 

Registration is now open!  You can register online or in person:

Online: https://nextsailor.com/app/page/regatta/773 till 8 PM Friday October 25.
In-person:  BCSA Clubhouse from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, October 25.

Fees:

The registration fee for both the Long Course and Short Course is $50, and each registration includes one meal.
Additional meals for Friday night dinner are available for all other sailors at $10 each.

T-Shirts:

Order your t-shirt online and use the pickup at regatta for the delivery method and save money with FREE shipping!
Store: https://stores.crsapparel.com/GreatRiverRaceBCSA/shop/home

Don’t wait until the last minute—register early to secure your spot in this exciting race!

Schedule of Events

Friday, October 25 (BCSA Clubhouse)

• 12:00 PM – Registration & Check-In
• 6:00 PM – Social and Dinner
• 7:00 PM – Skippers Meeting
• 8:00 PM – Registration Closes

Saturday, October 26 (Lake Guntersville)

• 8:55 AM – Warning Signal (All Classes)
• 6:00 PM – Short Course Time Limit

Sunday, October 27

• 9:00 AM – Long Course Time Limit
• 11:00 AM – Awards (BCSA Clubhouse)