Bringing Racing to the Upper Bay
Drop Buoy Race Procedures
Drop Buoy Races Days, when scheduled, shall take on a slight different format than typical “round the buoy racing”. The intent of these races is to add more racecourse options, more windward/leeward and use shorter courses to allow multiple races in a single date. All racing procedures shall be the same except for the following
Rendezvous
10:30 Betterton. The starting line may change from “Y” depending on local conditions. Maintain your VHF for any changes in “Y”
Start Times and Sequence
1050 |
One blast or cannon, White Flag | Warning |
|
1054 |
White flag is dropped, no sound | ||
1055 |
One blast or cannon, Blue Flag | Preparatory |
Warning |
1059 |
Blue flag is dropped, no sound | ||
1100 |
One blast or cannon, Red Flag | Spinnaker Start |
Preparatory |
1104 |
Red flag is dropped, no sound | ||
1105 |
One blast or cannon, Red Flag | Non-Spinnaker Start |
Starting Line
The STARTING LINE will use an ORANGE Buoy and the YELLOW FLAG on the Committee Boat. A Stand-off Buoy may be used for the safety of the committee boat.
Finish Line
Using the ORANGE Buoy and the YELLOW Flag on the Committee Boat.
Race Course
The racecourse shall be determined and announced 20 minutes prior to the warning for the first class start. The racecourse will make use of drop buoys. The Committee Boat shall announce the windward/leeward position of the racecourse, by including compass bearing and approximate distance to the windward MARK. The Longitude and Latitude position will NOT be announced. The Committee Boat shall also confirm the Start time of each class.
Committee Boats that RACE
Due to the short nature of these courses, Committee Boats will NOT be
allowed to race in the shorter “around the buoy” races. Dedicated
Committee Boats will be used for these races.