May 14 2016

Cadet Racing starting Saturday 21st May

Published by at 17:38 under Cadets,Monohulls,Racing

Next Saturday 21st May is the beginning of the Summer Saturday Series. 

This is calling all Cadets to join in with the adult racing using a special Cadet Buoy.  

 

 

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The races will be approximately 50 minutes long and use a shorter course. Perfect for 11 to 15 year olds! Any class of dinghy, helm and crew or single handed.

 

Cadets: All you need to do is turn up at least one hour before the race and (optional) find me. I will help you understand the course, brief you on the number of laps and even get you on the water!

Remember there are club Picos and a RS Feva available on a first come first served basis.

 

So, let’s have a big turn out for our first BIG RACE on Saturday 21st May. This week’s race starts at 11.03 for Cadets.

 

Your guide, but I will explain it all on Saturday.

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  • There will be an optional briefing 1 hour before start.
  • The race will be a windward leeward course starting at the committee boat. It will be the second start with the Fast and Slow Monohulls at ‘Start time’ plus 3 minutes.
  • First check the number of laps on the blackboard at the top of the slipway.
  • Once on the water, go to the Committee boat and look for the last number on the BACK of the boat, which indicates D on the diagram.
  • On the starting signal, you will cross the line and beat to the CADET BUOY, which is a special orange buoy marked with CADET. This will be your windward mark.
  • Check whether a Red or Green flag is displayed on the Committee boat; Red means leave marks to port, Green means leave marks to starboard.
  • Run or reach down to the course. You must NOT go through the line on the downwind leg (as in the sailing instructions).
  • Beat up through the line to the Cadet buoy and continue until the displayed number of laps are completed.
  • As you cross the line the committee boat will record your time. They will not give you a signal. Your race is then finished.
  • Remember to ‘sign on’ and ‘sign off’ using the CADET sheet in the Bosun’s hut.

 

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