SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
Racing
● The minimum number of boats in a race to record a score is 3.
● The minimum number of races achieved during a day to qualify for a series entry is 3.
● The minimum number of races to comprise a series is 3.
● Races shall start at 1015, and no race shall start after 1215.
● If there are no finishers by 1230 then the race shall be shortened. Boats will be finished / scored according to their position on the water at 12:30. Positions shall be assessed by Class Captain.
Scoring Daily Races
● For daily races, the Low Point Scoring system shall be used as specified in RRS Appendix A4,
modified by the MYA Standard Sailing Instructions para. 8, Scoring.
● Quote 8.04: “For excluded scores in single heat events, discards after 4,8,16 races and so on.”
● Skippers may be required to act as Race Officer/Observers and standout. Note: maximum
number of boats on the start line to be limited to 12.
● Any skipper standing out to act as Race Officer/ Observer shall score their average of the day, disregarding any excluded scores.
Series Scoring
● A Low Point scoring system shall be used.
● The winner of the series is the skipper with the lowest number of points.
● The number of races to be scored in a series is calculated by the formula ((N/2) +1) where N is the number of races achieved. e.g. 6 races achieved = 4 to count. 7 races achieved = 5 to count.
Safety/Health
It is recommended that each skipper provides Next of Kin info and Medication record in an envelope stored in their glove box.
When boat recovery is difficult, the skipper should be accompanied by a second person and the throwbag/line (provided in the starter box) should be taken