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.
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.
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.
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.
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