We will try to start the races start at the time listed in the schedule. Plan to be there early enough not to miss the first start. We will score the first ten races, but will cut the number of races short if the time begins to exceed two hours. Regattas for this year will be in the same two hour format with trophys at the end of racing. All races and regattas are open to visitors and guests.
We have an "A" fleet and a "B" fleet. All boats race together, but are scored as separate fleets. We will start new sailors out in "B" Fleet unless they prefer "A" Fleet. The "B" fleet awards are identical to the "A" fleet awards and are without a "B" fleet designation. After winning a "B" Fleet trophy (Series, Regatta, etc.), the "B" fleeter moves up to "A" fleet.
"A" Fleet will be divided into Gold and Silver Divisions. In a Series, the results of the first raceday will split A Fleet into a Gold and Silver Division. The top half becomes the Gold Division and the bottom half becomes the Silver Division. In a Regatta, the results of the first three races will split "A" Fleet into Gold and Silver. All races including those that split the fleet will be counted in the total score for the Series or the Regatta.
This year We will use a handicap system for all boats that allows 30 second, 20 second and 10 second head starts. At the beginning of the year, all boats will start with a 30 second head start. After four firsts, the handicap changes to a 20 second head start. After four more firsts it becomes a 10 second head start. Four more firsts and the boat starts on time. The handicap will carry over from event to event for the entire year.
The current trophy arrangement is a trophy pictured on the TYC Results page that has room for eight or more placeplates. The winners of each event will be awarded placeplates. We will either start a pool at the beginning of the year to cover the cost, or an individual will buy placeplates and get reimbursed by the winners as they are awarded.
We are using the 3-5-8 and over system.
For SERIES events, with 3 boats QUALIFIED, one first place is awarded. With 5 boats qualified, first and second place are awarded. 8 boats an over get first, second and third place awards. To QUALIFY means, a skipper must have started 50% of the series races. Race Committee duty counts as starting those races.
For REGATTA events, 3 ENTRIES - first place only, 5 entries - first and second, 8 entries and over - first, second and third. An ENTRY means the skipper starts one of the races.
At the end of the year, the Club Champion, to be determined in the Fall Regatta, will be awarded a plate that says "club champion". Only a skipper that has qualified in one of the year's Series' or has entered one of the year's Regattas may win the championship.
Visitors at a regatta may elect to recieve a trophy by buying one after their win, or they may choose to just receive "atta boys". There is no entry fee for Regattas or Series racing and there are no dues.
Each fleet, "A"Gold, "A"Silver and "B", will have to pass 3-5-8 test to determine the number of trophys awarded. That is, less than three, no trophy award. When "B" fleet gets down below three, they will be combined with "A" fleet and will sail as "A" fleeters until another "B" fleeter is added where they can again sail as a separate fleet. When the "A" Fleet divisions into Gold and Silver results in less than 3 boats per division, Gold and Silver will be combined to sail as just "A" Fleet.
Races will be scored by the ISAF low point system with 3/4 point for first places. There will be no throwouts. DNS, DNF and DSQ are scored as one place more than the number of boats entered for one day events, or one place more than the number of boats racing that day for series events. The no throwout rule will favor the novice that shows up for all the races.
Points are awarded to the skipper of the boat and not to the boat. Upon completion of a series or an event, ties will be settled in favor of the skipper having beaten the other more times, or if still tied, by the results of the last race of the series or event.
Duty will be assigned by draw when the yearly schedule is made. You can trade assigned Race Committee days with someone when you have a conflict. If you want to sail, you can bring a friend that, with your guidance, can start the races, call over earlys, and record finishes. If you choose to work Race Committee without sailing, you will be scored the average of all your other races in that series.