2009 Race results

Racing takes place on Wednesday evenings and Sundays.  There is one race on Wednesdays normally starting at 6.30pm.  Sundays there are 3 starting at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.00pm. Each race lasts approximately 1 hour and will use the RYA recommended started sequence.

APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF THE RACE

Horn sounds and the Answering Pennant breaks out to remind all boats to be on the water before the 4 minute signal.

6 MINUTES BEFORE START

Answering Pennant lowered and one horn signal (no flags flying)

5 MINUTES BEFORE START

Class flag H breaks out and one horn signal (this is a time signal) (one flag flying)

4 MINUTES BEFORE START

Preparatory signal flag I breaks out and one horn signal (two flags flying)

1 MINUTE BEFORE START

Flag I lowered and buzzer or bell rings (one flag flying)

AT STARTING TIME

Class flag H lowered and one horn signal (no flags flying)

Further details about racing can be found in the club house or in the Sailing Diary

RECREATIONAL SAILORS ARE WELCOME TO SAIL WHILE RACING IS TAKING PLACE BUT IT IS APPRECIATED IF THEY CAN GIVE WAY TO RACERS WHERE POSSIBLE AND PLEASE AVOID THE START AND FINISH LINES.