Normal yacht race days are :- first Saturday in the month 6 meters, second IOM, third DF65
Normal Power Boat & Scale days are :- Sundays from 10.00am
Dear Sailing Member,
With this link you will find an attached programme and duty roster for the next three months.
I would like to point out and comment on a few aspects of the document,
GENERAL
Sailing and racing normally happens twice a week. Members are welcome to use the lake while
racing is under way, but asked to keep clear of the course while it is in use.
We have seen growth of membership and boat ownership in all of the four classes sailed (6m,
I.O.M, DF65 and Df95) and will continue to run events for them all.
RACE DAYS
DUTIES
If you are unable to undertake your duty, please organise a swap with a member who has a similar
allocation.
NOTE: Even if you are on duty, there is often a chance to race, so always come prepared to take
part when you can.
A reminder of the duty functions:
They are as follows:
1) Course Setting – Selection of an appropriate course for the race and deciding mark placement.
a. This requires an experienced racer.
2) Course Laying – using the dinghy to position and lay marks, then retrieve them at the finish of
the day.
a. This requires a mobile and fit member.
b. We are to re-configure marks to make them lighter and easier to manage.
3) Starting and Recording – Judging the start, including calling premature starts and then
recording the finishing order of yachts on a race sheet.
a. Any member capable of racing should be able to undertake this role.
Duties 1 & 2 need not and should not stop a member take part in the event. But Duty 3 requires a
non-sailor.
I look forward so seeing you at the lake soon!
Keith Simmons
Sailing Secretary