Racing Support
Saturdays afternoons are typical racing days. However, there are special races conducted on National holidays and we have an occasional Sunday race. Start times vary depending on the type of race. Race times are posted in the most recent program, see link. sailing program
The weekly newsletter should be consulted for any last minute adjustments and for any special instructions for that racing event.weekly newsletter
Tide Tables
Knowing the tides is critical to successful racing. Below is a link to the tide tables that are posted at the club. As a general rule, add 2.5 hours to adjust to the club location. At this tide table site, scroll to the bottom of the page. In the “Time Control” section, set the year and date for which tide information is needed. Then in the “Tide Calendar” section, use the links to print out a month or year’s worth of tide information.
Crew/Helm Availability
For crew locating a helm or a helm locating crew, typically the chalkboard at the club is used on the day of the race to make these connections. If using this method, please sign up at least 90 minutes before the race start. Please stand close to the board or note how you can be easily identified. Please see the classifieds page to obtain instructions on how to locate crew or helms during the week prior to a sailing event.
Gate Starts
A gate start is a commonly used method of starting a race. The file below may help your understanding. These are instructions to the OOD on how to conduct a gate start.
Location of Marks in Harbor
Below is a picture of the map from the back of the race card.
