RACE INSTRUCTIONS
Notice of Race/Sailing Instructions
Gull Lake 64th Fun Regatta
August 3, 2024
Gull Lake Sailing School/ Gull Lake Yacht Club
1. Rules: This regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing. Any amendments to the rules will be announced at the Participants Briefing at 9:30 a.m. on August.
2. Communication: The Race Officer will use Channel 72 on VHS radio.
3. Schedule of Races: Saturday, August 3, 2024. 10:00 a.m. 3 min warning signal on the race course. Three races will be held back-to-back in the morning, followed by a break for lunch and three races will be held back-to-back in the afternoon. A brief afternoon gathering will be held following racing. No throw outs will be calculated. One race constitutes a regatta.
4. Registration: Please register via the online registration portal on the GLSS website linked below.
5. Entries: Two classes of boats: Fleet One is the MCs and Fleet Two is the Open Class. Simplicity governs that No Handicapping will be taking place for the Open Fleet. 420s, X boats, Optis, C scows and keel and catamarans are welcome. Starting sequence will be determined by composition of registrants.
6. Fees: Entry Fees are $40. This includes use of facility and equipment, one long-sleeved t-shirt per boat, trophies and after sailing gathering.
7. Rescheduling: If inclement weather occurs on August 3 that prohibits sailing, a rain date will be the following day on August 4th, 2024.
8. Risk Statement: Sailing by its nature is an unpredictable sport and inherently involves an element of risk. Competitors and support persons participate in this event entirely at their own risk. RRS 3 states: The responsibility for a Boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone. By taking part in the event, each competitor agrees and acknowledges such risk and responsibility.
9. Lunches: Please bring your own lunches and beverages for mid-day break.
10. Après Sailing: Please watch for more details.
11. Race Course: Race course will be a WA 2 or WA 3. This means a Windward Leeward course with an offset at the Windward Mark, a Leeward Gate using two marks for the gate and a Windward Finish Line with a port mark and race officer boat with a flag on the starboard end line. The starting line will be between a port mark and a race officer boat with a flag on the starboard end of the line.
12. The Start: Each class will have a three minute sequence for the start.
Three Minutes: The Warning Signal: The MC Class Flag will be raised. White, Red and Blue triangle with Letters MC
Two Minutes: The I Flag will be Raised. Yellow Square with Black Circle.
One Minute: The I Flag will be Lowered
Start: The MC Class Flag will be Lowered.
This sequence will be repeated for the next Class following a determined time by the Race Officer. If a general recall occurs for the first fleet, they will go to the end of the sequence and the next group will start.
13: Flags: The Race Officer may determine use of starting flags and other flags as necessary including, postponement, life jacket and others.
14. Marks: Marks will be Large Orange Buoys. A small pink buoy may be used if needed.
15. Penalty Turns, Protests, Redress, Arbitration: Race Official will review procedures at the Competitors Briefing at 9:30 a.m. August 3, 2024.
Gull Lake 64th Fun Regatta
August 3, 2024
Gull Lake Sailing School/ Gull Lake Yacht Club
1. Rules: This regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing. Any amendments to the rules will be announced at the Participants Briefing at 9:30 a.m. on August.
2. Communication: The Race Officer will use Channel 72 on VHS radio.
3. Schedule of Races: Saturday, August 3, 2024. 10:00 a.m. 3 min warning signal on the race course. Three races will be held back-to-back in the morning, followed by a break for lunch and three races will be held back-to-back in the afternoon. A brief afternoon gathering will be held following racing. No throw outs will be calculated. One race constitutes a regatta.
4. Registration: Please register via the online registration portal on the GLSS website linked below.
5. Entries: Two classes of boats: Fleet One is the MCs and Fleet Two is the Open Class. Simplicity governs that No Handicapping will be taking place for the Open Fleet. 420s, X boats, Optis, C scows and keel and catamarans are welcome. Starting sequence will be determined by composition of registrants.
6. Fees: Entry Fees are $40. This includes use of facility and equipment, one long-sleeved t-shirt per boat, trophies and after sailing gathering.
7. Rescheduling: If inclement weather occurs on August 3 that prohibits sailing, a rain date will be the following day on August 4th, 2024.
8. Risk Statement: Sailing by its nature is an unpredictable sport and inherently involves an element of risk. Competitors and support persons participate in this event entirely at their own risk. RRS 3 states: The responsibility for a Boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone. By taking part in the event, each competitor agrees and acknowledges such risk and responsibility.
9. Lunches: Please bring your own lunches and beverages for mid-day break.
10. Après Sailing: Please watch for more details.
11. Race Course: Race course will be a WA 2 or WA 3. This means a Windward Leeward course with an offset at the Windward Mark, a Leeward Gate using two marks for the gate and a Windward Finish Line with a port mark and race officer boat with a flag on the starboard end line. The starting line will be between a port mark and a race officer boat with a flag on the starboard end of the line.
12. The Start: Each class will have a three minute sequence for the start.
Three Minutes: The Warning Signal: The MC Class Flag will be raised. White, Red and Blue triangle with Letters MC
Two Minutes: The I Flag will be Raised. Yellow Square with Black Circle.
One Minute: The I Flag will be Lowered
Start: The MC Class Flag will be Lowered.
This sequence will be repeated for the next Class following a determined time by the Race Officer. If a general recall occurs for the first fleet, they will go to the end of the sequence and the next group will start.
13: Flags: The Race Officer may determine use of starting flags and other flags as necessary including, postponement, life jacket and others.
14. Marks: Marks will be Large Orange Buoys. A small pink buoy may be used if needed.
15. Penalty Turns, Protests, Redress, Arbitration: Race Official will review procedures at the Competitors Briefing at 9:30 a.m. August 3, 2024.
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Minutes Before Starting Signal
3
2
1
0
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Visual Signal
Class Flag
P,I,Z, or black flag
Preparatory flag removed
Class flag removed
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Sound Signal
One
One
One Long
One
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Means
Warning signal
Preparatory signal
One Minute
Starting signal
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