Messages from Rear Commodore - Racing 2011
TYC race program. Thornbury Yacht Club Racing Program – 2011 Season
There is no better way to learn to sail your boat to its maximum potential than participating in the TYC racing program. The program is designed to encourage all members to race their boats in a relatively informal and safe environment. Racing is governed by a set of international rules and local Sailing Instructions designed to provide safety, fair sailing and race management appropriate for the TYC fleet. All boats race with their own “time on time “ handicap established under the PHRF-LO ( Performance Handicap Racing Fleet – Lake Ontario) handicap system.
TYC Sailing Instructions Summary*
1 TYC races are run in accordance with the Racing Rules of Sailing 2009- 2012 as established by the International Sailing Federation with Canadian Prescriptions.
2 The race schedule includes 13 races described in the TYC Schedule of Events.
3 The racing area is shown in the diagram titled Thornbury Yacht Club 2011 Racing Mark Locations. West, Centre and East Marks are inflatable orange spheres. Fairway Mark is a DOT buoy outside the harbor entrance. Additional marks may be used.
4 Skippers meetings are held at 09:30 at or near the harbormasters building.
5 A warning signal is made at 10:50 for an 11:00 start.
6 The racing fleet communicates via VHF radio to ensure that all racers have all relevant information. The safety of all racers is paramount.
7 Time limits are in effect for all races to ensure everyone gets home safely and planned social activities proceed on schedule.
8 The annual TYC Regatta is a 2 day series of 3 races. Aggregate scoring for all 3 races is used to determine an overall winner.
9 The Mighty Mary Race has 2 divisions within one race. Division 1 is for all female crewed and skippered boats. This group will be competing for the Mighty Mary Trophy. Division 2 is for mixed crews. Boats in division 2 are skippered by a female. The remainder of the crew may be of either sex. Male crew members may not touch the helm. Division 2 will be competing for flags. This race will count for points toward the club championship.
10 The John Zsolt Single Handed Race was a new event last season. Competitors from both Collingwood and Meaford are invited to take part. Skippers must wear a PFD and safety line and be attached to their boat at all times.
11 Race results are calculated after each race and announced at a post race gathering. Position flags are awarded to the first 3 corrected time finishers.
12 Trophies for specific races are awarded at the annual fall Awards Banquet.
* The above summary is intended as a general introduction. Refer to the detailed Sailing Instructions which shall take precedence in all matters pertaining to race participation, organization, management and scoring.
Racing Marks are available by going to the documents page of this site.
