2019 LOOR Racing Guide

There’s an answer for that …
your Club Ambassador
By Terence Kuehn
You may have heard of the ‘Susan Hood Trophy Race’, ‘Lake Ontario
300 Challenge’ and ‘LOSHRS’ but you want to know more about these
offshore long-distance events and how you can get involved. The idea
of long-distance racing excites you, but you don't know how to start,
what’s involved, or where to get more information. You wish there was
someone you could talk to, help you get involved, and answer all the
questions you have. Question like; how to register, what the safety
inspection is all about, when to book a slip at PCYC prior to the race,
and how the starting sequence works, to name just a few.
Well, there is an answer for that… meet the Lake Ontario Offshore
Race series ‘Ambassadors’. This group of individuals, representing clubs
from the north shore of Lake Ontario, are experienced long-distance
racers who have volunteered to help others get involved. Their primary
responsibility is to promote the long-distance offshore racing program
within their clubs. It doesn't matter if you are a skipper looking to enter
your boat and crew for the first time or you are simply interested in
crewing on a boat; they can provide answers and guidance.
The Ambassadors know the races well and offer their assistance in
many ways to help promote offshore racing on Lake Ontario. At club
functions and regular club races, they may take the opportunity to provide
an introduction and overview of the races and talk about their ability to
assist racers in getting to the start line. They can help get your boat
ready through guidance with the safety regulations, delivery to PCYC
prior to the event, and be an onshore contact person for you during
the actual race by VHF or cell phone (yes, its allowed).