AUGUST 15, 2023
WINDY WESTERLY
TUESDAY
Once again, Predict Wind was
calling for light winds to diminish through the evening. When I arrived at the harbor, there was a
good breeze showing on the flags, but would it maintain through the evening? As we left the harbor after 5pm, there was a
good 12 knot breeze that seemed to be following the fog line that was just
offshore. We determined that the wind
was coming from 220 degrees and set a line square to this. I was discouraged with my course decision for last Tuesday with the
wind dying and many boats retiring from the race. I decided to call for an impromptu course:
Schuyler> Gov(sb) and if the wind was still strong enough finish at
S/F. This left the option for completing
the race at a Gov/Wharf finish line if the wind died. We blew a “10 minute horn” which was a 5 minute horn for Fleet A and a 10 minute
horn for Fleet B.
Fleet A got off to a clean start as did Fleet B as all boats
made their way to the windward mark. Fleet A was led around Schuyler by
Aboriginal, then Frisky, Geronimo, Watts Moore,
Aquavit, Good Timin’, Sumo, Coyote.
Fleet B had Zoop first followed by Avatar, Perfect 36, Gold Rush,
Nidaros, Pair A Dice, Simpatico, TOAD,
Makani, Muffin, Big Mac and Wind Goddess.
It was an interesting scenario as boats made their way to Gov
needing to avoid boat approaching Schuyler.
The order of Fleet A rounding Gov was Aboriginal, Watts Moore, Geronimo,
Aquavit, Good Timin’, Coyote, Frisky and Sumo.
Fleet B was led by Zoop followed by Perfect 36, Avatar, Nidaros, Pair A
Dice, Simpatico, TOAD, Muffin, Makani,
Big Mac and Wind Goddess.
With the wind not dissipating as anticipated, all boats made
their way to the finish at S/F. At the
finish Fleet A was led by Aboriginal 32:44 followed by Watts Moore 39:37,
Geronimo 39:47, Aquavit 41:43, Good Timin’ 41:52, Coyote 42:02, Sumo 43:41 and
Frisky 44:22. Fleet B had Zoop first
37:23, Perfect 36 40:48, Gold Rush
41:00, Avatar 41:17, Nidaros 41:55, Pair A Dice 43:05, TOAD 44:33, Simpatico
45:16, Muffin 48:46, Wind II 49:33, Big Mac 49:56, Makani 50:07 and Wind
Goddess 50:50. All times are elapsed and
the course distance was 3.08 NM.
While the fog was threatening, it was also producing enough
wind for everyone to finish the whole course on this Windy Westerly Tuesday.
PHRF ADJUSTED RESULTS
PLACE BOAT PHRF PHRF
ADJUSTED TIME
FLEET A:
1 ABORIGINAL 33 31:02
2 WATTS MOORE 150 31:55
3 GOOD
TIMIN’ 141 34:37
4 GERONIMO 87 35:19
5 SUMO 141 36:26
6 COYOTE 86 37:37
7 AQUAVIT 72 38:01
8 FRISKY 81 40:12
FLEET B
1 ZOOP 144 29:59
2 PERFECT
36 144 33:24
3 SAILING
PAIR A DICE 180 33:50
4 AVATAR 132 34:30
5 GOLD RUSH 126 34:31
6 SIMPATICO 165 36:47
7 NIDAROS 108 36:22
8 TOAD 150 36:51
9 BIG MAC 222 38:32
10 WIND II 213 38:36
11 WIND
GODDESS 168 42:12
12 MAKANI 147 42:34
13 MUFFIN 141 42:52
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| FLEET A, ZOOP AND PERFECT 36 SAILING TOWARD THE FINISH |
RACE QS:
The track for this evening can be viewed at:
RACING RULES OF SAILING
Many sailors find the
Racing Rules of Sailing intimidating, but a full understanding is not needed to
get around the race course and have some fun while racing. Most of us have had
some exposure to the simple and basic rules like a “starboard tack boat has the
right-of-way over a port tack boat”, a “leeward boat has the right-of-way
over a windward boat”, and “all boats should avoid contact and collisions while
on the water”, but beyond that the rules get more complex.
We will try to show some
ways that the rules can be a little less intimidating and easier to
understand. When a difficult or complex situation comes up on the water
it's most important to always go back to the original source of the rules (the
Racing Rules of Sailing) to know and understand the exact rule(s), and the
roles and responsibilities of any boat or person that might pertain to that
situation. As familiarity with the rules grows, you will be a more
confident sailor while on the water, and less likely to get into situations
with other boats, or if you do you’ll be able to do the correct maneuvers in
those situations.
One of the simplest presentations of the rules comes from
Latitude 38 as follows:
Latitude 38’s Basic Racing Guidelines Since sailboat racing
is a recreational sport, we think the number-one rule should be to have fun.
Beyond that, some basic guidelines help prevent collisions and ensure that
racing is both fun and fair. Below is an outline of the 10 basic rules that
cover most racing situations. For completeness and total accuracy, refer to
Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024, published by US Sailing. See
www.ussailing.org/rules for details.
1. Port tack keep clear of starboard tack.
2. If boats are on the same tack and overlapped, the
windward boat must keep clear of the boat to leeward.
3. If boats are on the same tack, a boat clear astern must
keep clear of a boat clear ahead.
4. When tacking or jibing, keep clear of boats on a tack.
5. Avoid collisions. If you have the right of way and hit
the other boat, causing damage or injury, you will both be penalized.
6. Don’t obstruct. Don’t make it hard for the ‘keep clear’
boat to do so. (No hunting
7. Sail the course prescribed. You have to round the marks
in the directions specified in the Sailing Instructions and can’t touch a mark.
8. Proper Course (same tack, within two hull lengths). If
the leeward boat came from astern, leeward boat shall not sail above its own
proper course during the overlap. (Remember that the windward boat still has to
keep clear, even if windward is forced above what it believes is windward’s
proper course. Leeward still has right of way.)
9. Give room at marks and obstructions to yachts overlapped
on the inside, except: a. When the overlap did not exist before the lead boat reaches
the three-boatlength zone. b. When approaching a windward mark on opposite
tack. c. At a starting mark surrounded by navigable water. That is, you don’t
have to let a barger in at the start except to avoid collision (then protest).
10. Acknowledge your fouls and protest those who don’t. A
free rule book comes with US Sailing membership. See www.ussailing.org
I hope to see you sailing next Tuesday.
Barry Keeler
Sailing Pair A Dice
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