Alan Willis is running his popular training session on how to be a Race Officer next Wednesday 18th May at TBYC club main bar.
The night will focus on Setting the Start Line and Setting the Course but will also cover everything you need to know on how to run a race and have lots of tips on stress free race management plus an opportunity to ask questions!
If you are RO or ARO this year – especially at the beginning of the season – now’s the time for experienced hands to brush up their knowledge and for new ROs to learn the ropes.
Even if you are not RO / ARO this year come along and learn how the starts work – it may help you get off the line better! And at least you will know what the flags actually mean….
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.
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.
Cadet course
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.
Starting this Monday 16th, the midweek series recommences. Due to tides, there are only 8 races scheduled this year with 6 to count. With warm sunshine and light winds forecast, it’s an opportunity for the monohulls to steal an early lead.
The bar will be open for anyone wishing to watch the action from the balcony and after racing.
Home made Jalapeño & Beef Chilli With Rice or Jacket Potato £6
6oz Steakburger with cheese & onions £6
Scampi + Fries+Salad (£6 or £3 )
Chicken Nuggetts+Fries+ Salad(£6 or £3)
Home made soup+bread £2.95p
Four Cheese ploughmans supper £6
Bacon Baguette… £3.50p.(£2)sausage Baguette £3.50p(£2)..
Tuna Mayo or Ham or Cheese Baguette £3.50p (£2)
Chips£1.50p…Cheesy Chips £2.25p
Dessert menu also available. Service is from 5.30pm to 8.00pm.
(No other menu items will be available on Friday evening.)
Giant Jenga and other games will be available in the Commodore Bar for the cadets to have fun with.
So why not come down and enjoy a cold glass of beer or a lovely glass of wine with friends and watch the sunset whilst you and the family start the weekend by enjoying a meal you haven’t had to cook yourself!
Next Pico race 8th of May, Sunday, start at 13:20
Proposed meeting time is 12:00 in the dinghy park.
Similar structure, as previously.
Demonstration of close hauled sailing by the jib on the grass, if enough wind.
Demonstration of lying to (standing still).
Otherwise dry practice.
I am thinking about a trapezoid course (modified triangular course).
