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              The Shackleton Series

              Almost every sailor has read about Ernest Shackleton and his crew’s adventure aboard the Endurance. A definite display of survival, bravery, and of course, endurance. Although our winters are a bit less harsh than those on an Antarctic adventure, we feel that we can at least show some type of honor and respect for Shackleton and his crew. Therefore, we are proposing a series of winter races– 8 in all. Those who have sailed on the mighty Chickamauga in the past know that winter conditions can range from balmy, 75 degree, slap on some Bullfrog, and crack open another Corona to bitter, the rudder post is frozen, break through the ice, tell me again why exactly are we on the water today when we can be at home in front of the fire? We will sail regardless of conditions* – wind, no wind, sunny, rainy, snow, ice, etc. Race dates are listed below. The point system used for this series is based on the number of boats racing. For example, say 10 boats are racing. The first place finisher receives 10 points, second place 9 points, third place 8 points, and so on. If you start the race and don’t finish, you will receive one point. If there are 4 boats racing, 1st place receives 4 points, 2nd place receives 3 points, etc. Basically, you are rewarded more for beating 9 boats as opposed to beating 3 boats. If you are the only boat to complete the race out of 10 boats, you still get 10 points while everyone else gets one point. Each boat that starts and sails a race in which the air temperature is less than 40 degrees or if there is precipitation at the start will receive an extra point. Less than 40 degrees and precipitation – 2 points. But you have to be on the course for the duration of the race to receive these points. Returning to the confines and warmth at port immediately after starting is not worthy of any type of bonus! Remember this series is not only about racing but also about endurance and taking what the elements give you. But most of all it is about fun - and yes, you can have a lot of fun sailing in the winter! Don't believe us? Click on some of the links below to read about it , Race as many times as you like, no prior race experience necessary! Dates for this year's series are listed below! Results and reports for prior years' races are also located below. Skipper's meetings will be at 10:00 each race day. Race start times will be announced based on weather conditions at the skipper's meetings.


              *It took long enough, but over the past few years we finally gained some wisdom and are a bit more prudent in our decisions to sail or not sail in adverse conditions. That does not mean we will only choose to set sail on sunny days with 10-15 knot winds and 70 degree temps so don't throw away those foulies and parkas just yet!




              2021-2022 Series

              Race 1 - October 23, 2021
              Race 2 - November 13, 2021
              Race 3 - December 4, 2021
              Race 4 - December 18, 2021
              Race 5 - January 8, 2022
              Race 6 - Jaunary 29, 2022
              Race 7 - February 12, 2022
              Race 8 - February 26, 2022


              2020-2021 Series

              Race 1 - October 17, 2020
              Race 2 - November 7, 2020
              Race 3 - November 21, 2020
              Race 4 - December 12, 2020
              Race 5 - January 9, 2021
              Race 6 - January 23, 2021
              Race 7 - February 13, 2021
              Race 8 - February 27, 2021

              2019-2020 Series


              Race 1 - October 19. 2019
              Race 2 - November 2, 2019
              Race 3 - November 30, 2019
              Race 4 - December 14, 2019
              Race 5 - January 11, 2019
              Race 6 - January 25, 2020
              Race 7 - February 15, 2020
              Race 8 - February 29, 2020

              2018-2019 Series


              Race 1 - October 20, 2018
              Race 2 - November 3, 2018
              Race 3 - December 1, 2018
              Race 4 - December 15, 2018
              Race 5 - January 5, 2019
              Race 6 - January 19, 2019
              Race 7 - February 9, 2019
              Race 8 - February 23, 2019

              2017-2018 Series

              Race 1 - October 14, 2017

              Race 2 - November 4, 2017

              Race 3 - November 18, 2017

              Race 4 - December 9, 2017

              Race 5 - January 13, 2018

              Race 6 - January 27, 2018

              Race 7 - February 13, 2018

              Race 8 - February 24, 2018


              2016-2017 Series


              October 29, 2016

              November 12, 2016

              December 3, 2016

              December 17, 2016

              January 7, 2017

              January 21, 2017

              February 11, 2017

              February 25, 2017

              March 4, 2017 (make up race)


              2015-2016 Series

              November 7, 2015

              November 21, 2015

              December 5, 2015

              December 19, 2015

              January 9, 2016

              January 23, 2016

              February 6, 2016

              February 27, 2016


              2014-2015 Series


              October 25, 2014

              November 15, 2014

              December 6, 2014

              December 20, 2014

              January 10, 2015

              January 24, 2015

              February 7, 2015

              February 21, 2015

              February 28, 2015 (make up race)




              2013- 2014 Series

              October 26, 2013
              November 9, 2013
              November 23, 2013
              December 14, 2013
              January 11, 2014
              January 25, 2014
              February 8, 2014
              February 22, 2014


              2012-2013 Series

              November 3, 2012
              November 17, 2012
              December 1, 2012
              December 15, 2012
              January 12, 2013
              January 26, 2013
              February 9, 2013
              February 23, 2013


              2011-2012 Series


                November 5. 2011

              November 20, 2011

              December 3, 2011

              December 18, 2011

              January 14, 2012

              January 29, 2012

              February 11, 2012

              February 26, 2012

              March 3, 2012 (Make Up Race)



              2010-2011 Series

              October 23, 2010
              November 14, 2010
              December 4, 2010
              December 19, 2010
              January 8, 2011
              January 30, 2011
              February 12, 2011
              February 27, 2011


              2009-2010 Series

              October 24, 2009

              November 15, 2009

              December 5, 2009

              December 13, 2009

              January 9, 2010

              January 17, 2010

              February 13, 2010

              February 28, 2010

              March 13, 2010 (Make Up Race)



              2008-2009 Series


               October 25, 2008

              November 9, 2008

              November 22, 2008

              December 7, 2008

              January 10, 2009

              January 25, 2009

              February 7, 2009

              March 1, 2009


              2007-2008 Series


              October 27, 2007
              November 4, 2007
              November 17, 2007
              December 9, 2007
              January 5, 2008
              January 20, 2008
              February 9, 2008
              February 24, 2008

              2006-2007 Series

              October 28, 2006
              November 19, 2006
              December 9, 2006
              January 7, 2007
              January 20, 2007
              February 3, 2007
              February 11, 2007
              February 25, 2007

              2005-2006 Series

              October 29, 2005
              November 13, 2005
              December 3, 2005
              December 17, 2005
              January 7, 2006
              January 26, 2006
              February 11, 2006
              February 25, 2006

              2004-2005 Series

              November 6, 2004
              November 21, 2004
              December 11, 2004
              January 9, 2005
              January 22, 2005
              February 5, 2005
              February 13, 2005
              March 5, 2005

              2003-2004 Series

              October 18, 2003
              November 8, 2003
              November 22, 2003
              December 13, 2003
              January 10, 2004
              January 31, 2004
              February 21, 2004
              March 6, 2004

              2002-2003 Series


              October 19, 2002
              November 2, 2002
              November 23, 2002
              December 14, 2002
              January 11, 2003
              January 25, 2003
              February 15, 2003
              March 1, 2003


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