Race Series

Sailing DaysDescription 
Tuesdays evenings (15th April to 26th Aug)
1900 start
From April to August, two short handicap races are held. These are aimed at encouraging those new to racing and less experienced junior and adult sailors. The races are roughly 20 minutes long and are held back to back, starting at 7pm.
Wednesday evenings (16th April to 27th Aug)This is our evening primarily for Windsurfers. Running from April onwards, informal racing and Team 15 Coaching is held.
Thursday evenings (17th April to 28th Aug)
1900 start
This series runs from April to August as handicap racing. It is one race with 3 starts for fast boats, slow boats and then juniors. The racing is aimed at dinghy sailors of all abilities. Start at 7pm
Saturday afternoons (19th April to 18th Oct)
1415 start
This series runs from April to October. It is two handicap races, held back to back for dinghy sailors and windsurfers. The level is a step up from Tuesday nights. First start at 2.15pm.
Sunday Black and White (2nd March to 13th April)
1100 start
This series runs from the start of the season in March to mid April. There are two races starting at 11am and 1.15pm. These are for dinghy sailors and windsurfers of all abilities. A handicap race is run in the morning and a Pursuit race in the afternoon.
Sunday Main Series (20th April to 5th Oct)
1100 start (except there will be an afternoon start after Scorpion and RS400 Opens & Aero women’s- see club calendar.)
This series runs from late April to late October. Two class races are held, starting at 11am and 1.15pm. These are for dinghy sailors and windsurfers of all abilities. The Wadsworth handicap race starts at 3.15pm, an opportunity for experienced sailors to coach novices.
Sunday Oakleaf/Frostbite (12th Oct to 21st Dec)
1100 start
This series runs from end of October to the last weekend before Christmas in December. Similar to the Black & White series with two races; one in the morning at 11am and one in the afternoon not before 1.15pm. These are for dinghy sailors and windsurfers of all abilities. A handicap race is run in the morning and a Pursuit race in the afternoon.

The above forms NCSC’s “Notice of Race” for Club series as required by the Racing Rules of Sailing

Note: Competitors are required to sign on with their name & sail number before each race using the paper form provided by the race team on the desk near the Race Office.

Other Key dates:
Saturday club 

Regatta July

Open Meetings

The Detail

Further instructions are displayed on the board by the Race Office.

 

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