Race Results - 2011

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2011 Glow II Regatta and Flying Scot Midwest District Championship

The 2011 Glow in the Dark Flying Scot regatta will be held AUGUST 26 - 28. Please note that this is one month earlier than last year's Glow.

Notice of race, registration forms and tshirt order forms are posted below. Please note that orders for long- or short-sleeved, microfiber, SPF 50 shirts are due by August 8 and early registrations must be postmarked by August 15. Looking forward to seeing you all!

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2011 race results blog

The race results for the races have been updated.

I think you will find the season to date results interesting.

Please see the CLSA racing tab for detail information.

Please let me know if you have any questions,

Gerry

CLSA Notice of Race

Rules

The races shall be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing for 2009-2012 as modified by the Sailing Instructions

Eligibility

CLSA members and guests are welcome participate.

Conditions of Entry

Must have a boat appropriate for Clinton Lake or be willing to crew on another boat in the club.

Entry requirements

Skippers will be expected to participate on the race committee at least once during the season.

Internet Site

The CLSA web site is located at //www.clsasailing.org. Information regarding the events may be obtained from this site. Entrants should check the site periodically in order to keep abreast of the latest information.

Scoring System

Distance races will use PHRF handicap

Triangle races will use Portsmouth handicap.

Yachts shall be awarded points according to the corrected time results for each race as follows:

1st - .75 points

2nd - 2 points

3rd - 3 points

4th - 4 points

5th - 5 points and so on…

Awards

Daily awards:

The low point scoring system of RRS Appendix A will apply.

A boat’s daily score will be the total of her race scores for the day.

Daily awards will be given to the first, second and third place finishers in each fleet.

Season Awards presented at the fall banquet

Triangle series

Cabin boat fleet (First, second and third)

Flying Scot fleet (First, second and third)

Dingy Centerboard fleet (First, second and third)

Distance series

Cabin boat fleet (First, second and third)

Flying Scot fleet (First, second and third)

Captain Morgan regatta traveling trophy

Laser / Sunfish challenge traveling trophy

Distance championship race Vickie Cup traveling trophy

Triangle championship Regatta traveling trophy

For a race to qualify for awards:

Cabin boat fleet must have a minimum of 2 boats registered for the race.

Flying Scot fleet must have a minimum of 2 boats registered for the race.

Dingy Centerboard fleet must have a minimum of 2 boats registered for the race.

Presentation of Trophies

Trophies for each day's racing will be presented as soon as practical after the race.

Trophies for the overall point score in each class will be presented at the Fall Banquet ceremony

CLSA Race Committee handbook

Below are some of my thoughts for being on race committee. If you have done this before, you may have some additional things that you do that I can add and share with others. Please send me your suggestions.

The race registrations forms are in the pavillion lockers.

The combination to the dock is 5 and 12.

The race flags and other race material is in the shelf in the committee boat console.

Setup

Arrive early enough before the Skippers Meeting to make sure everything is ready for the race, such as marks inflated, mark anchor lines ready, committee boat started, and check the gas. There should be enough but fill it up if needed and either charge it to the club and/or pay for later reimbursement. A 3rd option would be to bring some.

The marks are easier to handle if they are slightly under inflated.

I recommend you arrange for a couple of people to help you; One to do the flags, one to do the stopwatch & air horn and the 3rd person to monitor the starting boats for over early, etc.

You might also go out into the middle of the lake before the skippers meeting to check wind conditions and determine the optimum racecourse for the day.

Skippers meeting

Try to start on time. 12:00 for triangle races, 12:00 for distance races.

Welcome everyone.

Ask them to register for the race, with skipper & crew, boat name, class and handicap (if known)

Make introductions for any new people,

Check to see if any newcomers would like to crew on a boat needing crew.

Help facilitate newcomer crewing arrangements.

Draw the racecourse on the white board, including probable course configuration.

Unless there are a large number of boats in a fleet registered, start all fleets at the same time.

Announce any exceptions to the Sailing instructions.

If appropriate, review the timing of the starting flag sequence.

Remind competitors that if they retire from the race, they need to notify the race committee on the water.

Remind everyone of the race awards ceremony after the last boat has finished.

Cancellations

The race committee has total discretion whether to hold a race or not.

If there are not enough boats to hold a race, a postponement of up to ½ hour may be appropriate before canceling the racing for the day.

If the wind is blowing steadily more than 20 mph, or the wind is blowing less than 3 mph, it is probably questionable to run the race.

It is the participants’ responsibility to make sure the weather conditions are within their safe sailing ability.

Setting the Race course

If a distance race is scheduled, the weather should determine whether to do a full distance or 1/2 race. The mid point of the lake is straight out from the CLSA dock.

Set the starting line square to the wind with a turning mark (if needed) upwind about 1/8th of a mile up. On a distance race, I recommend having the boats pass through the start finish line mid way so that the race could be shortened, if needed.

The triangle racecourse should be long enough so that it will take about a half hour for the first boat to complete.

The CLSA typical racecourse configuration alternatives are included in the sailing instructions.

Post the course number on the white board on the committee boat.

I usually set the Windward mark first.

Then take a reading of the wind from that position and drive directly down wind to set the leeward mark.

If a gybe mark is needed, set it next.

To judge the wind, I hold a handkerchief or small flag in front of me and then sight down it.

To set a square start line, I look across the flag at a right angle and then change the anchor line scope until the starting line is somewhat square. If the wind is very strong, two anchors may be needed to hold the boat in place.

The starting line (usually set on the port side of the committee boat) should be as long as the number of boats times their length plus one extra boat length. IE. 3 cabin boats 22 ft long would have a line of approx 88 ft.

One school of thought for starting lines is to favor the pin end a little, which will tend to spread the boats out across the line rather than having them bunch up at the committee boat.

Since the winds are so shifty on Clinton Lake, it’s unlikely that you will be able to set a perfectly square racecourse. Do the best you can. My opinion is that boats would rather be racing than waiting while the RC resets the marks. It would be acceptable to ask an early finisher to adjust one of the marks while the remainder of the fleet finishes. Just make sure they have time to return to the starting area before the start of the next sequence.

Starting the race

The starting sequence should begin as close to 1:15 as possible. I try to start the next race within a couple of minutes after the last boat crosses the finish line.

If time permits, try to run 3 triangle races in the afternoon. This helps to reduce ties.

We usually don’t start a new race after 3:00, unless race committee and participants are willing.

Recording Finishes

The first boat to finish in their class should be signaled by a horn blast.

The remaining finishers should have their sail number called out when they cross the finish line.

Record the elapsed time for each boat on the handicap sheets.

Time Limit:

It’s very difficult to establish an appropriate fixed time limit for a race. We want to score everyone that wants to race with us. The race committee has always had the discretion to shorten the race course based upon conditions of the day. The CLSA board has agreed to modify the sailing instructions to allow the race committee to move the finish line after some of the boats have finished. The race committee can shorten the race course for a boat when it will not affect the overall results for the race. This would allow moving the finish line in front of the trailing boat and record the finish time from that point. This could be very welcome on a hot or light air day.

Calculating handicaps

The races should be scored for three different fleets. It takes 2 boats registered to comprise an open fleet (cabin boat and dingy) and 2 for Flying Scots.

The Portsmouth and PHRF ratings and formulas are in binders in a plastic container, as are a stopwatch watch and calculator.

PHRF Calculation instructions

1. Convert the actual time to seconds.

2. Multiply the PHRF number by the race distance

(11 NM for full distance, 5.5NM for half distance)

3. Subtract the PHRF correction from the actual time.

4. The remainder is the corrected time in seconds.

5. Rank the boats in ascending order for each fleet.

PHRF for Distance Races

Most boats have a PHRF handicap already established. If one is not known use one of the following:

1. Use the handicap Average the handicaps from the various yacht clubs for that particular design

3. Convert the PHRF handicap from Portsmouth rating by using the formula:

PHRF = (D-PN – 55) x 6

Portsmouth handicap calculation instructions:

1. Look up the boat handicap number based upon the wind speed for the day

a. Beaufort number 0 = 0 to 1.7 mph

b. Beaufort number 1 = 1.8 to 4 mph

c. Beaufort number 2 = 4.1 to 7.4 mph

d. Beaufort number 3 = 7.5 to 12 mph

e. Beaufort number 4 = 12.1 to 18.9 mph

f. Beaufort number 5 = 19 to 24.7 mph

2. Convert the elapsed time to minutes.

3. Corrected finish time = (Elapsed time X 100) / Portsmouth number

4. Rank the boats in ascending order for each fleet.

Daily awards ceremony

I like to announce the standings and then post the standings on the white board.

Competitors may find the elapsed and corrected times interesting. Sometimes, the corrected times between boats are very close.

Award pennants are in a folder in the Race committee box.

(Blue=first, red=second and white=third.)

Skippers and their crews can add personal touches to the pennant before they are stapled to the rafters. If a boat receiving an award is not represented at the awards ceremony, leave their pennant inside the storage shed for them to personalize later.

Remind competitors of the next race day and time.

Race committee signal flags are to be dried (as long as possible) and stored in the plastic container in the cabinet storage locker on the RC boat after the race.

Results communication

Please email the results of the day to me at Christmanz@hotmail.com.

Also include any observations that you made during the race. Such as, weather and wind conditions, the start, race lead changes, interesting mark roundings, and tactical situations. The race committee book has some forms that can be used to send the information.

Race Safety:

It is the responsibility of competitors and race committee to provide assistance to a sailor in peril to insure their personal safety.

The race committee is not responsible for boat recovery.

The marina may be called at the skipper’s request. The skipper will be responsible for any marina charges incurred.

A competitor who provides assistance may request redress. In this case, the elapsed time may be adjusted for the time the competitor spent helping a boat in distress.

Before leaving the lake, the race committee should verify that all competing boats have finished and are able to return to the harbor.

Committee Boat Instructions:

The combination to the dock is 5, 1&2 together.

The keys and other equipment are in the console.

If you haven't operated our committee boat before or if it has been awhile since the last time, please contact me to get a check-out ride prior to your assigned race day.

Radio communication

The marina monitors channel 16

The race committee will monitor marine channel 68.

Finally

If anything needs attention, (like additional supplies, committee boat problems, etc.)

Please let me know so they can be handled before the next race.

Good luck running the races.

Thank you for assisting the CLSA racing program.

Gerry Christman

Race Committee chairman

Proper Starting Sequences for Racing at CLSA

The racing season at CLSA will be compliant with the US Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing (2005-2008) starting sequence which is 5 minutes (rule 26). All racers and race committee should be aware of the following:

SIGNAL	FLAGS DISPLAYED	SOUND	MIN. BEFORE START
	(none)	Repeated beeps	6
Warning (Q)	Class or	1	5
Preparatory (P) (optionally, I, Z or black may be displayed; see below)	and	1	4
One-Minute (P removed)	Class or	1	1
Starting (Class or Q removed)	(none)	1	0

The warning signal for each succeeding class shall (can) be made with or after the starting signal of the preceding class but for now all fleets will start together.

Instructions Unique to CLSA – All racing flags should be preset and down ready to be hoisted.

1. The Race Committee flag shall be hoisted on the middle or highest halyard.

2. The Warning flag (yellow) can be set on one of the poles stored on the committee boat roof.

3. The Preparatory flag (blue with white square center) can be set on one of the poles stored on the committee boat roof.

4. The Answering Pennant (AP flag) (red white stripe) is set next to the inside halyard.

5. The Abandon Pennant (blue white check or N flag) is set next to the outside halyard.

Thus, the arrangement from left to right (facing the wind) is:

AP, Race Committee (RC) , Abandon (N).

Understanding the Use of AP, Abandon (N), and other Flags:

1. Postponement

AP Pennant is a kind of “time-out” flag Hoisted when the Race Committee needs more time for any reason (e.g., some boats are late, screwed up the timing sequence, lost anchor or rounding mark, wind shift or loss, etc.). 2 sounds accompany the flag. The sequence restarts 1 min. after takedown.

2. Abandonment

The N or abandon pennant is used at any time for a variety of reasons such as no or too much wind before or after start, loss of marks, equipment failure, threatening weather, etc. The committee boat will either stay in the starting area (if abandonment is temporary), return to the CLSA pavilion dock to determine feasibility of restarting, return to the marina dock if abandonment is for the day. A starting sequence begins 1 min. after takedown.

3. Taking Finishes

The solid blue flag is to be hoisted on any halyard to indicate that Race Committee is prepared to take finishers (important when confused re: how many times one should go around the course and whether an upwind/downwind finish is called for, etc.).

4. Individual Recall

The X flag or Individual Recall pennant is immediately raised on a hand dowel if a boat starts early. Sail numbers of the offending boat can be called but it is not required. 1 sound accompanies the flag.

5. General Recall

The First Substitute or General Recall pennant is immediately raised on a hand dowel if RC thinks too many boats are over early and wants a fleet restart. 2 sounds accompany the flag.

6. Life Jackets required

The Y pennant is a safety prompt calling for personal floatation devices to be worn (can be tied to middle halyard).

7. Another Race will be held

The Solid Red flag hoisted on any halyard can be used to signify the intent to run another race after the originally planned races are complete (e.g., a great day and everyone would like to do 1 more). Mention this at the skippers meeting. (This differs from the RRS, where this is the Protest flag)

8. Additional Signals At The Start:

These typically are NOT used for club races at CLSA, but:

Z pennant (displayed at 4 minutes with P) The 20% Penalty Rule (30.2) will be in effect. A boat within the triangle formed by the ends of the line and the first mark during the minute before the start will receive a 20% scoring penalty as specified in Rule 44.3(c). (20% of the number entered)

I pennant (displayed at 4 minutes with P) The Round-an-End Rule (30.1) will be in effect during the minute before the start. The boat on the course side must go around the end of the starting line before starting.

I & Z pennant (displayed at 4 minutes with P) Both the Round-an-End Rule and the 20% Penalty Rule will be in effect during the minute before the start.

Solid Black flag (displayed at 4 minutes with P) Rule 30.3 will be in effect. A boat within the triangle formed by the ends of the line and the first mark during the minute before the start will be disqualified.

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CLSA Racing Trophies

 

Cabin Boat Distance Season Championship	Vickie Cup Triangle Championship	Vickie Cup Distance Championship	Sportsmanship Award
Cabin Boat Triangle Season Championship	Flying Scot - Championship	Commodore Cup

These trophies are given out at the Fall Banquet to recognize performances during the season according to the table below.

CLSA Regatta Sailing Instructions

1.0 Rules - The Regatta will be governed by the 2009-2012 Racing Rules of Sailing, the Notice of Race, and each competing boat’s class rules, except as modified by these Sailing Instructions.

2.0 Notices to Competitors - Notices to competitors will be posted on the blackboard at the CLSA pavilion.

3.0 Changes to Sailing Instructions

3.1 Skippers' Meeting will begin promptly at 12:00 Noon for triangle races and at 12:00 noon for distance races.

3.2 The Race Committee Chairman (or the Chairman's designated representative) will meet at the CLSA pavilion with all skippers to review the sailing instructions and provide any additional directives. Modifications to these sailing instructions may be given orally by the Race Committee, either at the skippers meeting or on the water (this modifies Rule 88.2).

4.0 Sail to Race Course Site

4.1 At the conclusion of the skippers' meeting, all boats are expected to leave the dock and, as quickly as possible, sail to the designated racing area.

5.0 Schedule of Races

5.1 Please see the CLSA Racing Schedule web page for proposed details of the races for each class. The Race Committee reserves the right to make changes to this schedule at any time.

5.2 Starting times:

Race Day Skippers Meeting First Warning Signal

Distance Saturday 12:00 pm 1:15 pm

Triangle Sunday 12:00 pm 1:15 pm

5.3 The scheduled time of the warning signal for the first race each day is listed in 5.1 above.

5.4 A 5-minute starting sequence will be used.

5.5 Boats should be ready to leave the shore for the starting area at least 15 minutes before their respective warning signal.

5.6 The race committee may modify the schedule to account for weather, wind conditions or other circumstances.

6.0 Racing Area: The courses for the day will be set depending on the conditions. Races will be held in the main basin to the south end of the lake or in front of the Clinton Lake marina.

7.0 Courses

7.1 Distance races

7.1.1 The first leg of the race can be either to the bridge or west launch mark depending upon the direction of the wind.

7.1.2 The second leg of the race will return through the start-finish line and continue on to the mark at other end of the lake.

7.1.3 The third leg will be return to the finish.

7.1.4 The race can be either a full or half distance race and will be announced at the skippers meeting. If the race is shortened, the starting line will become the finish line.

7.1.5 The race committee has the discretion to shorten the race based upon the conditions.

7.2 Triangle races

7.2.1 Race course will be announced at the skippers meeting.

7.2.2 All marks are left to port.

7.2.3 The course to be sailed will be displayed on the Race Committee Boat Course Board

7.2.3.1 COURSE “W1” windward-leeward finish

7.2.3.2 COURSE “W2” windward-leeward-windward-leeward finish

7.2.3.3 COURSE “T1” windward-reach-reach finish

7.2.3.4 COURSE “T2” windward-reach-reach-windward-reach-reach- finish

7.2.3.5 COURSE “O” windward-reach-reach-windward-leeward-finish

8.0 MARKS:

8.1 Distance race course marks

8.1.1 Any one of the no wake buoys at either bridge on the east end of the lake.

8.1.2 Any one of the no wake buoys at the west launch.

8.2 Triangle race course marks will be large inflatable orange buoys.

9.0 The Start

9.1 Races will be started in accordance with RRS 26.

9.2 The starting line will be between an orange flag flown from the vertical white staff on the committee boat (at the starboard end and the line) and the course side of the pendant buoy (at the port end of the line).

9.3 The race committee may use a staggered start for distance races. With each boat assigned a starting time based upon her PHRF rating.

9.4 The race committee, at its discretion, may have separate starts for the classes.

9.5 Starting Sequence

The CLSA will use a starting sequence that is compliant with the US Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) for 2005-2008. This consists of the following sequence:

SIGNAL	FLAGS DISPLAYED	SOUND	MIN. BEFORE START
	(none)	Repeated beeps	6
Warning (Q)	Class or	1	5
Preparatory (P) (optionally, I, Z or black may be displayed; see below)	and	1	4
One-Minute  (P removed)	Class or	1	1
Starting (Class or Q removed)	(none)	1	0

The warning signal for each succeeding class shall (can) be made with or after the starting signal of the preceding class but for now all fleets will start together. The only variation relative to the RRS is the attention-getting beeps at approximately 6 minutes.

Instructions Unique to CLSA:

All racing flags shall be preset and down ready to be hoisted:

1. The Race Committee flag shall be hoisted on the middle or highest halyard.

2. The starting line flag (orange) is set on the outside (to the starting line) halyard.

3. The warning flag (yellow) is set on one of the flag poles.

3. The Preparatory flag (blue with white square center) is set on one of the flag poles.

5. The Answering Pennant (AP flag) (red white stripe) is set next to the inside halyard.

6. The Abandon Pennant (blue white check or N flag) is set next to the outside halyard.

Thus, the arrangement from left to right (facing the wind) is:

EMBED StaticMetafile EMBED StaticMetafile EMBED StaticMetafile EMBED StaticMetafile EMBED StaticMetafile

orange, AP, Race Committee (RC), Abandon (N),

10.0 Other Signals

10.1 Committee Boat will hail "all clear" if no boat is over early.

10.2 Individual Recall - A single short blast will designate an individual recall. Boat(s) over early will be hailed by name or number and must restart. Other boats continue racing.

The X flag or Individual Recall pennant EMBED StaticMetafile is immediately raised on a hand dowel if a boat starts early. Numbers of the offending boat may be called but it is not required. 1 sound accompanies the flag.

10.3 General Recall - A series of 2 short blasts of the horn will be a general recall of all boats in the race. The restart sequence for that race will begin with the Warning Signal (Class Flag up, horn signal, at 5 minutes to Start), and may be raised at any time greater than one minute after the general recall is sounded.

The First Substitute or General Recall pennant EMBED StaticMetafile is immediately raised on a hand dowel if RC thinks too many boats are over early and wants a fleet restart. 2 sounds accompany the flag.

10.4 Additional Signals At The Start:

These typically are NOT used for club races at CLSA, but:

Flag (Sound)	Definition	Use
(2 beeps)	AP	Postponement
(3 beeps)	N	Abandonment—return to starting area
(2 beeps)	First Substitute	General recall – all restart
(displayed at 4 minutes with P)	I	Around-an-End Rule (30.1) will be in effect. A boat over the line during the minute before the start must sail to the pre-start side of the line around either end before starting.
(displayed at 4 minutes with P)	Z	The 20% Penalty Rule (30.2) will be in effect. A boat within the triangle formed by the ends of the line and the first mark during the minute before the start will receive a 20% scoring penalty as specified in Rule 44.3(c). (20% of the number entered)
(displayed at 4 minutes with P)	Z and I	Both the Round-an-End Rule and the 20% Penalty Rule will be in effect during the minute before the start.
(displayed at 4 minutes with P)	Black	Rule 30.3 will be in effect. A boat within the triangle formed by the ends of the line and the first mark during the minute before the start will be disqualified.

Understanding the Use of other Pennants:

AP Pennant EMBED StaticMetafile is a kind of "time-out" flag hoisted when the Race Committee (RC) needs more time for any reason (e.g., some boats are late, screwed up the timing sequence, lost anchor or rounding mark, wind shift or loss, etc.). The sequence restarts 1 min. after takedown. Can be flown above a number flag to indicate the number of hours delayed, e.g. EMBED StaticMetafile, EMBED StaticMetafile, or EMBED StaticMetafile, for 1, 2 or 3 hours, respectively.

The N or abandon pennant EMBED StaticMetafile is used at any time for a variety of reasons such as:

• no or too much wind before or after start,

• loss of marks or equipment failure

• threatening weather, etc.

The committee boat will either stay in the starting area (if abandonment is temporary), return to the CLSA pavilion dock to determine feasibility of restarting, return to the Marina dock if abandonment is for the day. A starting sequence begins 1 min. after takedown.

The solid blue flag EMBED StaticMetafile is to be hoisted on any halyard to indicate that Race Committee is on station and prepared to take finishers (important when confused re: how many times one should go around the course and whether an upwind/downwind finish is called for, etc.).

The Y pennant EMBED StaticMetafile is a safety prompt calling for personal floatation devices to be worn (can be tied to middle halyard).

The Red flag EMBED StaticMetafile hoisted on any halyard can be used to signify the intent to run another race after the originally planned races are complete (e.g., a great day and everyone would like to do 1 more). Mention this at the skippers meeting. (This differs from the RRS, where this is the Protest flag

11.0 Change of Position of the Next Mark

11.1 To change the position of the next mark, the race committee will move the original mark (or the finishing line) to a new position. The change will be signaled before the leading boat has begun the leg, although the mark may not yet be in the new position. Any mark to be rounded after rounding the moved mark may be relocated without further signaling to maintain the course configuration.

12.0 The Finish

12.1 The finishing line will be between the orange flag on the white staff of the committee boat (at the starboard end of the line) and the pendant buoy (at the port end of the line).

12.2 Finishes and Subsequent Starts - The Committee shall sound a short blast of the horn and call out the sail number of the first boat over. Subsequent finishers will be acknowledged by calling out their sail number. The last boat crossing will be acknowledged by a long horn blast and calling out their sail number. The Warning Flag for the next race in the series may be raised at any time greater than one minute after the last boat finishes the preceding

12.3 The finishing line will not be an obstruction.

13.0 Time Limits

13.1 The race committee may at its discretion, finish boats on the water after taking a finish time and location for each boat on the course.

14.0 Protests and Requests for Redress

14.1 Protests are strongly discouraged.

14.2 To initiate a protest, a skipper must notify both the boat being protested (by hailing "Protest" at the time of the alleged infringement), fly a red flag at the earliest opportunity and notify the Race Committee upon completion of the race.

14.3 The Protest Committee appointed by the Race Committee Chairman shall hear both sides immediately following the day sailing and render a decision.

14.4 Protest forms are available from the race committee. Protest forms shall be delivered in writing to the race committee within 15 minutes of the committee boat docking on shore.

15.0 Scoring

15.1 For daily race awards, the low point scoring system of RRS Appendix A will apply.

A boat’s final score will be the total of her race scores.

1st - .75 points
2nd - 2 points
3rd - 3 points
4th - 4 points
5th - 5 points and so on.
DNF for the race will be the number of boats finishing the race +1.

DSQ, OCS score for the race will be the number of boats registered in the regatta +1.

DSQ = Disqualified because of failure to do penalty.

OCS = On Course Side at start - did not return below line to restart.

DNF = Did Not Finish the race.

Tied scores will be resolved by applying the following criteria in order until the tie is broken (only first place ties will be resolved, all other ties will stand):

1. The boat which beat the other the most number of times.

2. The boat which had the higher number of better place finishes.

3. The boat that scored best in the last race competed by the tied boats.

16.0 Safety

16.1 The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone.

16.2 A boat or competitor shall give all possible help to any person or vessel in danger.

16.3 Redress will be granted to any boat taking time to assist another in distress. It is the responsibility of the boat providing assistance to log the times when racing is temporarily suspended and subsequently resumed.

16.4 A boat that retires from a race shall notify the race committee as soon as possible.

17.0 Courtesy broadcast

17.1 The race committee may, at their discretion, may monitor and broadcast information using FRS radio channel 6.

18.0 Official Boats

18.1 Race committee boat will fly a blue “RC” flag.

19.0 Awards -

19.1 Season Awards presented at the fall banquet.

19.1.1 Triangle series

19.1.1.1 Cabin boat fleet (First, second and third)

19.1.1.2 Flying Scot fleet (First, second and third)

19.1.1.3 Dingy Centerboard fleet (First, second and third)

19.1.2 Distance series

19.1.2.1 Cabin boat fleet (First, second and third)

19.1.2.2 Flying Scot fleet (First, second and third)

19.1.2.3 Dingy Centerboard fleet (First, second and third)

19.2 Captain Morgan regatta traveling trophy

19.3 Laser / Sunfish challenge traveling trophy

19.4 Distance Championship race Vickie Cup traveling trophy

19.5 Triangle Championship Regatta traveling trophy

19.6 For a race to qualify for awards:

19.6.1 Cabin boat fleet must have a minimum of 2 boats registered for the race.

19.6.2 Flying Scot fleet must have a minimum of 2 boats registered for the race.

19.6.3 Dingy Centerboard fleet must have a minimum of 2 boats registered for the race.

20.0 Disclaimer of Liability - Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See RRS Rule 4, Decision to Race. The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during or after the regatta.

21.0 Insurance - Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third party, liability insurance

Race Series and Regattas

Triangle Series

About eight weekend days between May and October are reserved for triangle races. Prior to each race, we hold a skipper's meeting at noon at the club's pavilion where the race committee announces the location of the course and the race particulars based on weather reports and wind conditions.

The race committees try to schedule the start for the first of 3 or 4 races at 1:15 PM. Depending on the racers present, there are up to three simultaneous fleet races: cabin boats, Flying Scots, and a mixed fleet.

The race course is typically a triangle or a windward/leeward course. Wind conditions often require the race committee to limit the number of races and/or change the length of the race.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. We will provide friendly help and advice with the basic rules. Our racing is good-natured. Good sportsmanship is the rule.

Distance Series

The distance series is similar to the triangle series as it likewise involves about 8 weekend days throughout the season. The course is a loop about 11 nautical miles long and provides a very scenic round trip of Clinton Lake. Prior to each distance race, we hold a skipper's meeting at noon at the CLSA pavilion. The race committee determines race course details which depend on weather conditions. The start of each race is scheduled for 1:15 PM and usually includes cabin boats, Flying Scots, and a mixed fleet.

Captain Morgan Regatta

This late - May regatta (during Memorial Day weekend) is a popular 2-day distance racing affair. The racing is combined with social activities which make for a great weekend event.

Wednesday Practice

Throughout the summer many of us informally rendezvous at the lake and practice starts and short races. We meet after work at the pavilion and quickly get on the water. This way we are never more than three days away from lake-time! Our Wednesday night sails are the perfect time for newcomers to get to know the club.

Racing Rules

Our racing focuses on fun, low stress, education, and more fun. General racing rules and those specific to CLSA may be found below:

2009-2012 Racing Rules - http://www.sailing.org/racingrules.php

Weather

National Weather Forecast

Hourly National Weather Forecast

Sun/Moon Rise/Set 2009

Twenty Racing Secrets

by: Jim Westervelt

So, you’ve been bitten by the racing bug and you really, really want to get to that finish line faster than anyone else. As any decent sailor would, you consider that maybe your boat is too old and just replacing that old hole-in-the-water will be the answer. Your spouse already excuses you from not working on the weekend (either to earn more money or make the house to-do-list a little shorter), and will not likely respond well to this solution. Perhaps a new sail, dear? Your dear, giving you hope, says: “Perhaps next year, darling.” While you wait, let me share some sailboat racing secrets.

Secret #1: Know at least the basic rules and use them as a weapon

Many new sailors give everyone else far too much room because they are not sure of the rules. Pick up that rulebook and give it a go. The most competitive sailors will even study race protest cases to master the finest details of the precedence of race rule applications.

Secret #2: Never get angry when racing

Get focused. Stay alert. Give your crew clear orders in a kind, but insistent manner. Getting angry often results in loss of focus, loss of clear thinking, and loss of friends and family. I’ve been there!

Secret #3: Develop a consistent crew

The more you race with the same crew, the more successful your boat will be. With a seasoned crew you will need to think less about operating the boat and more about sailing tactics. You will be able to tack faster, fly a spinnaker quicker, leave the spinnaker up longer, etc.

Secret #4: Seek clear air

The wind downwind of other boats moves you slower. Steer your boat where there is clear wind to find optimal power.

Secret #5: Upwind S-curves

Many new sailors want to keep their sail taught, but need to instead seek to keep their mainsail BARELY taught. The leading edge of your sail needs to be parallel to the direction of the apparent wind. To find this spot, slowly turn your boat upwind until a pocket, or luff, forms in near the mast. You are now too far into the wind, so back off SLOWLY until this pocket just disappears and steer straight. In a few seconds, repeat. With practice, your S-turns will be unobservable to everyone but you. This practice ensures that you are making the best headway upwind.

Secret #6: Use your masthead flyer

Some skippers virtually stare at that weathervane – keeping the leading edge of the sail parallel with it. Similarly, use feathers or yarn on your side stays.

Secret #7: Lose the weather helm

Weather helm is that desire that safe sailboats have to turn into the wind. This is safe because if the skipper falls overboard the boat will tend to turn into the wind and slow down – giving the skipper a swimming chance to get back into the race. But, in racing the constant need to pull the rudder to keep the boat sailing straight actually puts drag on the boat and sends you to the back of the fleet. Raking (leaning) your mast forward will decrease the weather helm and, if taken far enough, will cause lee helm – a tendency for the boat to turn away from the wind. Some boats allow you to do this while sailing and others when at the dock. A boat that allows this while sailing can be steered by adjusting the forestay – similar to how one steers a sailboard.

Secret #8: Get a good start

The MOST critical factor in the finishing of boats in short triangle races is the starting order of the boats. The most important qualities of a good start are having clear air and starting near the end of the starting line that is closest to the first mark. Knowledge of the rules is most critical at the start where lots of boats are all trying to get a good, if not optimal, start. Aggressive use of the rules will get your where you off to a great start.

Secret #9: Head into each mark, if possible, on a starboard tack

In a tight race, boats tend to lineup on a starboard tack making it sometimes very difficult for a port-tack boat to optimally join in the fun without losing ground.

Secret #10: Slow down to win

When two boats are heading into a leeward mark, the inside boat (if it overlaps the other boat within 2 boat lengths of the mark) has right of way. However, often the outside boat has the clear air. If you are moving to pass another boat on what will be the outside, you will do better to slow down, move to the inside and establish your overlap – forcing your competitor to round the mark with you inside. But, don’t do this too soon or your just-passed competitor may have the opportunity to pull this stunt on you.

Secret #11: Get your centerboards up

When sailing on a reach, your boat needs less board in the water to keep from slipping sideways. The faster your boat is reaching the less board is needed. When running straight downwind, you may be able to complete extract the board from the water.

Secret #12: When running, lean the boat to windward

If the overall forward force on the sail (or sails) is off to one side, the boat will try to turn and you will fight that tendency. In so doing, you will introduce drag with the rudder. Instead, rock the boat to center the forward force of the sails directly over the center of the boat and you will lose the drag and go faster.

Secret #13: Flatten your sail in high winds

While you can keep your boat under control by letting out your mainsheet in a blow, you will introduce that evil weather helm, which you will fight by introducing drag and slowing down. Instead, using the Cunningham (downhaul), outhaul, boom vang, and main sail traveler, flatten that sail. (Or, just get heavier crew ;-)

Secret #14: Use the shifting winds

Our lake provides anything but constant winds. There is no consistency in the speed or direction. When going upwind, a shift that allows you to turn more upwind is always welcomed and is called a lifter. Your S-turns will help you find these shifts even in light breezes. A shift that turns you downwind is a header. Tacking in a header turns it into a lifter on the other tack and will get you upwind to that windward mark faster.

Secret #15: Keep the boat moving in light winds

Even when going upwind, let the sail out more than normal, keep it baggy, and force it to hold shape by leaning the boat leeward. By keeping any forward motion, even if it seems to be the wrong way, gives you steering capability. When a puff hits, you can then steer to catch it while others are dead in the water – making it appear that the wind mysteriously found only you.

Secret #16: Hunt the wind

Read the water to see where the wind is strongest. Then, choosing your upwind tack (port or starboard) accordingly can put you in that “lucky wind”.

Secret #17: Stay away from the trees

Wind coming off the trees is slower, shiftier, and can even completely backwind. These effects can extend across the lake, but are most significant near shore. Wind driving into trees can slow down too.

Secret #18: Keep your closest competition “in your wind”

If you are ahead of another boat, stay there by keeping it in your wind shadow. If it tacks to find that clear air, you tack to keep it in your ”dirty air”. With matched boats, it can be impossible to pass someone upwind playing this game.

Secret #19: Talk about it – later!

While your crew and those on other boats may want to talk about tactics, timing, and other decisions during a race, this only takes your focus away from the race – opening opportunities for certain mistakes. But, an essential part of racing is talking about it after the race. “How did you do that?” “Nice move at the mark!” “I though I had a perfect start. Where did you come from?” “Luck wind, eh?”

Secret #20: Don’t give away all of the secrets