RACING INSTRUCTIONSWSC members race every Sunday and Wednesday evening over the summer.
Regular racing for all skill levels. Use a club boat
or bring your own. Format: Fleet Racing Classes: Laser, Merlin Rocket, MRX, Toppers When: Sundays 10am start 3-4 races with break Wednesdays 7pm start 2 races FREE FOR MEMBERS |
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NOTICE OF RACE
Buoy Map Welsh Harp (Brent Reservoir)
Starting Sequence (3-3-3-3)
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0 min
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Start of Sequence
6 min - Merlin & MRX 9 min - Laser 12 min - Topper |
3 hoots
Flag "O" |
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3 min
warning |
1 hoot
Flag "L" and "P" |
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6 min
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9 min
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ILCA Start
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1 hoot
Lower Flag "L" |
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12 min
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Topper Start
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1 hoot,
lower all flags |
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Other Signals
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Postponement of Race
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Continue sequence:
Lower flag, 1 hoot, After 1 min restart Sequence (3 hoots) |
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Individual recall
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1 hoot, class flag held at dip
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Shorten course
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2 hoots,
hoist flag "S" |
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Abandon race
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3 hoots, hoist flag
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Notes:
Signing on
Don't forget to sign on before each race. Signing on sheets can be found in the starting hut. Failure to sign on may result in you not getting a finish.
Race time limits (discretionary)
Retiring boats not finishing within 45 minutes of leading boat.
Retiring boats not finishing within 2 hours of the start.
Race duration
The length of the race for the leading boats should be in the region of 1 hour 10 minutes.
The Race Officer should aim to have finished all boats in the first race on Sunday morning by 11:40am.
Finishing
Sound horn as each boat crosses the line.
Any questions please contact [email protected].
