ARCSC Winter Series 20-21 DF65 & DF95 Published September 2020
Some may consider a winter series in the midst of a pandemic as extreme, uncaring or reckless?
Covid 19 is now with us for the foreseeable future so we can either shut up shop and hibernate or we can respect what the government has put in place and get on with our lives in a Covid safe manner. The MYA has put a lot of work into producing guidelines for safe racing and as a committee we’ve adopted these guidelines and produced our own rules etc. So, we will go ahead with a winter series until such time that we are unable to continue, but let’s hope for the best.
We completely respect that some members may wish to refrain from attending and racing at this time.
As last year we will have separate race days for 95’s and 65’s. 95 race days will commence at 11am and run 3 hours or a minimum of 12 races. 65 days will commence at 1pm and run 2 hours also with a 12 race minimum.
The later 65 time allows for the more prevalent 95’s to get some sailing in on a 65 day if they so wish. The dates are as follows:
95 65
10/10/20 17/10/20
7/11/20 14/11/20
21/11/20 28/11/20
5/12/20 12/12/20
9/1/21 16/1/21
6/2/21 13/2/21
20/2/21 27/2/21
13/3/21 27/3/21
Racing will start promptly on the timings above and the competitions are open to all members and visitors form other clubs providing they read our Covid rules and sign to acknowledge their acceptance.
Where we have up to 6 sailing one race officer will be appointed who can also sail. For more than six, a race officer needs to be agreed and they will not sail. Ideally the Race Officer role can be shared around with perhaps, self-nomination, before the day anticipating numbers.
Should there be 15 or more attending then we will race in two fleets A & B with a 4 up and down promotion and relegation. By necessity this will limit the total races to a minimum of 6.
The Race Officer and/or a committee member will conduct a race briefing before the start of racing.
The course set will be at the discretion on the Racing Officer or by general consent. The course will reflect the conditions and anticipate 12 races in total including any breaks.
After the first race there will be a 5 minute pause. The race officer can finish competitors yet to finish on the course with their consent.
After race 3 there will be a 10 minute comfort break.
After race 6 a 20 minute break for refreshments.
After the 9th race a 10 minute break.
No race will commence after the finishing time.
Scoring will be by HMS 16. One score discard from 4 races. Two score discards after 8. Three after 16.
Handicapping System
Yes, no one wants to see the same old people winning so handicapping will be as follows:
Race 1, no handicapping.
Race 2. Those finishing in the bottom half of the field in the previous race will start the next race at 30 seconds. (11 racing, bottom 5 receive 30 seconds etc.)
For Fleets, anyone in the B fleet for 2 consecutive races will start on 30 seconds in the next race both B and A fleet if promoted.
Starts will be a 1 minute countdown.
At the end of the day points will be awarded. Winner 1 point. 2nd 2 points. 3rd 3 points, 4th 4 points. 5th and below 5 points. A running league will be published and the winner will be the participant with the lowest combined score of each race allowing for 3 discards. Non-attendance 6 points, RO day 5 points. (The total of 5 races)
There will also be a combined league for those sailing both the 65 and 95 series.
Anyone wishing to sail on these days but not compete are welcome to attend as it’s a big pond! Please keep clear of the race area.
Malcolm Price
Acting Chairman, Secretary and Racing Secretary.
(Bring on the AGM!)
Some may consider a winter series in the midst of a pandemic as extreme, uncaring or reckless?
Covid 19 is now with us for the foreseeable future so we can either shut up shop and hibernate or we can respect what the government has put in place and get on with our lives in a Covid safe manner. The MYA has put a lot of work into producing guidelines for safe racing and as a committee we’ve adopted these guidelines and produced our own rules etc. So, we will go ahead with a winter series until such time that we are unable to continue, but let’s hope for the best.
We completely respect that some members may wish to refrain from attending and racing at this time.
As last year we will have separate race days for 95’s and 65’s. 95 race days will commence at 11am and run 3 hours or a minimum of 12 races. 65 days will commence at 1pm and run 2 hours also with a 12 race minimum.
The later 65 time allows for the more prevalent 95’s to get some sailing in on a 65 day if they so wish. The dates are as follows:
95 65
10/10/20 17/10/20
7/11/20 14/11/20
21/11/20 28/11/20
5/12/20 12/12/20
9/1/21 16/1/21
6/2/21 13/2/21
20/2/21 27/2/21
13/3/21 27/3/21
Racing will start promptly on the timings above and the competitions are open to all members and visitors form other clubs providing they read our Covid rules and sign to acknowledge their acceptance.
Where we have up to 6 sailing one race officer will be appointed who can also sail. For more than six, a race officer needs to be agreed and they will not sail. Ideally the Race Officer role can be shared around with perhaps, self-nomination, before the day anticipating numbers.
Should there be 15 or more attending then we will race in two fleets A & B with a 4 up and down promotion and relegation. By necessity this will limit the total races to a minimum of 6.
The Race Officer and/or a committee member will conduct a race briefing before the start of racing.
The course set will be at the discretion on the Racing Officer or by general consent. The course will reflect the conditions and anticipate 12 races in total including any breaks.
After the first race there will be a 5 minute pause. The race officer can finish competitors yet to finish on the course with their consent.
After race 3 there will be a 10 minute comfort break.
After race 6 a 20 minute break for refreshments.
After the 9th race a 10 minute break.
No race will commence after the finishing time.
Scoring will be by HMS 16. One score discard from 4 races. Two score discards after 8. Three after 16.
Handicapping System
Yes, no one wants to see the same old people winning so handicapping will be as follows:
Race 1, no handicapping.
Race 2. Those finishing in the bottom half of the field in the previous race will start the next race at 30 seconds. (11 racing, bottom 5 receive 30 seconds etc.)
For Fleets, anyone in the B fleet for 2 consecutive races will start on 30 seconds in the next race both B and A fleet if promoted.
Starts will be a 1 minute countdown.
At the end of the day points will be awarded. Winner 1 point. 2nd 2 points. 3rd 3 points, 4th 4 points. 5th and below 5 points. A running league will be published and the winner will be the participant with the lowest combined score of each race allowing for 3 discards. Non-attendance 6 points, RO day 5 points. (The total of 5 races)
There will also be a combined league for those sailing both the 65 and 95 series.
Anyone wishing to sail on these days but not compete are welcome to attend as it’s a big pond! Please keep clear of the race area.
Malcolm Price
Acting Chairman, Secretary and Racing Secretary.
(Bring on the AGM!)
