Midnight Madness, Safety Considerations

The following safety considerations will be discussed by the Fleet Captain or the Midnight Madness Coordinator at the Skippers Meeting:

• All boats should monitor VHF Channel 72, and in the event of an emergency, they should immediately request help.
• PFDs should be worn by all crew.
• Use of emergency lights and whistles is strongly encouraged by all crew members who are out of the cockpit.
• Racing will be abandoned if there are any thunderstorms expected to hit the racing area.
• If average winds are greater than 15 knots, or gusts are regularly above 22 knots, then racing will be white-sail only (aka JAM only). This will be announced by the RC on VHF prior to the Preparatory Signal.
• If gusts are regularly above 25 knots, then racing will be abandoned.
• For 2025, if a race is not completed, it will be re-scheduled for August 22, and the PPSTT will be pushed to August 29.
• Skippers should be aware that depth perception and the ability to judge distance at night is severely diminished; skippers should act accordingly when maneuvering in the vicinity of other boats.

Page updated 2025-08-12.
Page maintained by Hugh Morrin.