SAILING RULES
NOTICE OF RACE AND SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
| 1 | All races will be conducted in accordance with the current ISAF rules, the SAS prescriptions thereto and the current HYC sailing instructions. As displayed on notice board. |
| 2 | The starting system: All races started shall be in accordance with the system known as the “Flag System” (See the sailing notice board for more information.) |
| 3 | The start times for regular weekend racing: Start time on Saturday: Not before 15h00 Start time on Sunday: Not before 10h0 : Not after 15:00 |
| 4 | The start times for special or sponsored events To be advised in the applicable Notice of Race. |
| 5 | The course will be displayed on the board at the bell no less than 30 minutes before a scheduled start. |
| 6 | A minimum of 3 entries of the same class constitutes a race for a club trophy. 2 races as minimum for the trophy to be awarded. 4 races as a minimum for a discard to apply – for all club trophy racing. |
| 7 | Only Helmsman who are members of HYC are eligible for a club championship trophy. |
| 8 | For a Handicap Series: All competitors will sail to their individual class portsmouth handicaps. See the sailing notice board for your handicap |
| 9 | Club Champs: This will be a scratch series sailed over one or more weekends as determined A minimum of 3 races will be sailed A minimum of 4 races will be sailed for a discard for a discard to be applied A maximum of 10 races will be sailed, after 8 races 2 discards may be applied. |
| 10 | Personal Buoyancy: Competitors shall wear adequate personal buoyancy at all times when on the water. |
| 11 | Neither HYC, nor any official involved with running a race shall be liable for any injury or damage caused by any means whatsoever. The decision to race, or continue to race lies entirely with the competitor. |
SAILING RESOURCES
