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DLYC RACE COMMITTEE
GUIDE TO WEATHER LIMITS FOR RACES
DLYC Race Committee
Guide to Weather Limits for Races
Race Committees will use this table as an aid to determine if conditions are suitable for racing — especially during the early and late parts of the season when the potential danger of hypothermia is a major consideration.
Race Committees will use this table as an aid to determine if conditions are suitable for racing — especially Measurement of Wind Speed, Air, and Water Temperatures should be made, and Wave Conditions and availability of radio
during the early and late parts of the season when the potential danger of hypothermia is a major
equipped sucopnpsoidrtebraotiaotns.noted. From the tables, determine the points score for each factor and write measurements, scores and
total points in the calculation table, together with any other information and comments.
Measurement of Wind Speed, Air, and Water Temperatures should be made, and Wave Conditions and availability of radio equipped support boats noted. From the tables, determine the points score for each factor
The Race Committee should consider abandoning races if the total scores equal or exceed those shown below. The Committee
and write measurements, scores and total points in the calculation table, together with any other information
should procaenedcwomithmceanutst.ion if the scores range above 80% of the recommended limit, and continue to monitor conditions
thereafter. The Race Committee should consider abandoning races if the total scores equal or exceed those shown below. The Committee should proceed with caution if the scores range above 80% of the recommended limit, and continue to monitor conditions thereafter.
Class E and Flying Scot = 120 Class MC, C, X, and Laser = 100
Note: This guide is used by the Delavan Lake Yacht Club. It has not been approved or adopted by the ILYA. It is adapted from and courtesy of the Lake Geneva Yacht Club.
Class E and Flying Scot = 120 Class MC, C, X, and Laser = 100
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Note: This guide is used by the Delavan Lake Yacht Club. It has not been approved or adopted by the ILYA. It is adapted from and courtesy of the Lake Geneva Yacht Club.
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