race qualification

Race Programme

2010 Race Programme - Link to page on changes to racing 2010

Sailing Instructions

With the exception of pursuit races all handicap races are average lap races. Windsurfers may compete with dinghies in handicap races under an agreed handicap number but must not pump.

Members attending Open Meetings may apply for up to 4 qualifying points in order to qualify for the class series. (for qualifying points to awarded a qualifying class race must have been sailed at Notts County) Qualifying points must be claimed before the end of the series in person or by post to the Results Secretary.

Definition of Junior/Youth Sailor

Club Racing.
Junior Under 16 on 31st December 10.
Youth, Under 19 on 31st December 10.
Junior Open Under 19 on date of event.

In addition to the above, there is racing for The Junior Challenge Trophy, which is awarded to the highest placed entrant under 13 on 31st December 2010 sailing a Topper or slower in the Saturday Afternoon Series.

To qualify for any junior trophy no person over the specified age may helm or crew in the boat.

Boats with a PYN higher than a Solo should start on the Junior/Youth start. However if it appears that there will only be one craft in that start, these boats should start with the Menagerie fleet. Your result will be extracted from the Menagerie and average of previous results will be awarded.

Boats with class status must start on their allotted start and may only race with the Menagerie fleet if they are the only boat of their class sailing.

When fleets are split into Fast and Slow Handicap races; The Fast Handicap will consist of Scorpions and faster boats, plus the Finn. All other boats will sail in the Slow Handicap except boats sailed by juniors or youths which may sail in the separate junior/youth start.

All Handicap races should contain all points of sailing for the PYN handicap system to work.

Unless specified to the contrary, in each series, a third of sailable races plus 1 will count towards the series score. Available races are those which the Race Officer deemed sailable based on the wind conditions; absence of starters does not constitute an unsailable race. ( The number of races to count will be rounded up if necessary.

Sundays

Sunday, March 7th – Sunday, 4th April Black and White Series
5 Sundays Half the number of sailable races to count.

This is a combined series, consisting of a morning Handicap Race and an afternoon Pursuit. (10 races ). In extremely windy conditions (e.g. Force 5 & over) or if the wind is less than 5 mph, the Pursuit Race may be replaced by a Handicap Race.

AM
11.00 Windsurfers Duration 30-40 minutes
11:03 Fast Handicap Start Duration 60-70 minutes
11.06 Slow Handicap Start Duration 50-65 minutes
11.09 Junior/Youth start Duration 20-30 minutes.

PM
1315 or later Windsurfer Start Duration 30- 40 minutes
1318 Pursuit Duration 60 minutes
1321 2nd Dinghy Start Junior /Youth 20-30 minutes

Sunday, 11th April – Sunday, 3rd October Main Series
There are morning and afternoon class races, followed by the David Wadsworth handicap race.

Class Races
Starts are in the following order:

11.0 Windsurfers
11.03 RS 400 & Fireball
11.06 Menagerie
11.09 Scorpion
11.12 Laser
11.15 Enterprise
11.18 Solo
11.21 Junior/Youth .

Afternoon race not before 13.15 with the same sequence of classes

Duration
Menagerie, RS400 , Fireball. 60 - 75 minutes
Scorpion, Laser, Enterprise, Solo 50 - 60 minutes
Windsurfer 30 - 40 minutes
Junior/Youth 20- 30 minutes

David Wadsworth Handicap.
Start not before 1500
15.00 Handicap Duration 50 -60 minutes
15.03 Junior/Youth. Duration 20-30 minutes.
15.06 Windsurfer Start Duration 20-30 minutes.

Sunday, October 17th – Sunday, December 19 th Frostbite and Oak leaf Series
These are two separate series, 10 possible races in each series.
Half the number of sailable races to count.

Frostbite Series
In extremely windy conditions (e.g. Force 5, 20 mph & over),or wind under 5 mph the Pursuit Race may be replaced by a Handicap Race.

Oakleaf ( the Fast and Slow Handicaps are separate series)
11.00 Windsurfer start Duration 30-40 minutes
11.03 Fast Handicap Duration 60-75 minutes
11.06 Slow Handicap Duration 50-60 minutes
11.09 Junior/ Youth Duration 20-30 minutes

First PM start not before 1315.
13.15 Windsurfers Duration 30-40 minutes
13.18 Pursuit race Duration 60 minutes
13.40 Junior /Youthstart Duration 20-30 minutes

Saturdays 2 races each Saturday

STANIER (Adult)
JUNIOR CHALLENGE TROPHY, (Under 13 sailing Topper and slower
JUNIOR SATURDAY CHALLENGE CUP, Under 16.
YOUTH CHALLENGE TROPHY. Under 19

Saturday 10th April – Saturday 18thSeptember.

1st Start 1415 .Stanier Trophy. 2 average lap handicap races, open to both experienced and novice sailors.

The Sailing Committee will separate the entries into novice and experience sailors, and a trophy will be awarded for each category.

The 2nd start is for juniors/youths sailing any boat and Junior’s under 13. i.e 12 years and under on 31st December 09, sailing boats with a PYN over 1280, who will compete for The Junior Challenge Trophy i.e. Toppers, Mirrors or Optimist.

The 3rd start is for Windsurfers.

If there is only one starter in any category, that starter should start in the first start. Their results will be extracted and they will be given their average points for their classification.

14.15 Handicap .Duration 30-40 minutes. Normal Conditions 40 minutes for leading boat.
14.18 Junior/youth Start. Duration 25-30 minutes Approx 25 minutes for leading boat
14.21 Windsurfers Duration 20-30 minutes

2nd Race Back to back with 1st race.

Saturday Club 10th April 10th July

11.00 am to 1.30 pm

Activities for NCSC Members under 18 years including: Sailing - Fun - Expeditions - BBQ - Week End Camps - Racing – Games. The idea is to promote sailing for enjoyment. Members are encouraged to use their own boats, parents are expected to help out.

Tuesday, 27th April – 24th August.

Two Handicap races.intended for Junior & Novice sailors.
1900 Handicap
2ndRace No sooner than 15 minutes after last boat to finish 1st race.
Duration 20-30 minutes

Wednesdays

Wednesday from March – Sept
This is a windsurfing evening with cruising, racing and training. There will be Team 15 training and competitions for those 15 under, who are interested. There will also be improver sessions and racing for adults. In 2010 it is intended to start racing from May onwards at 6.30pm this will be informal and club kit will be available.

Thursdays

Thursday 15th April – Thursday 26th August Starboard Trophy
Junior/Youth Dinghy Racing for Puddleduck Trophy

1900 Handicap Fast Handicap
1903 Handicap Slow Handicap
Duration 60-70 minutes