Helpful Hints For Saturday Afternoon Race Duties
These notes are for guidance only. Race procedures are governed by the clubs Sailing Instructions. You should use common sense and if in any doubt consult with an experienced OOD and/or class captain. Also read the Guidance for Race Officers published as part of this package.
Remember that whilst you must not bring forward a start time, you can delay it whilst any issues or mistakes are dealt with.
- The Saturday duty covers the afternoon points races.
- Prior to the afternoon points races there will be junior races starting at 12.15 but these will be run by the Junior Class. You should anticipate taking over the race hut at around 13.15 or shortly thereafter
- Generally you will have to set up the signing-on computer in the club house for the afternoon races. If there are junior races you will find that their race team will be using their own signing on and results system, so you will have no ‘competition’ for the use of the signing on / results computer in the clubhouse.
- The afternoon races start at 14.20 and you will need to
- Set a course early by around 13.30
- Have the race computer in the clubhouse available for signing on by about 13.30.
Remember, the racing is for enjoyment, so do everything possible to make the race a pleasant experience for competitors. Open and friendly but firm communication with competitors before, during and after the race is most helpful towards this objective.
AT ALL TIMES BE PREPARED TO ASK FOR HELP AND ADVICE. THERE ARE ALWAYS MANY HELPFUL PEOPLE AROUND AT THE CLUB AND ON THE PHONE.
