Page 80 - DLYC Yearbook 2020

(revised February 2020)
1. RULES
The racing schedule is as follows: C warning signal Sat. 9 a.m.
MC warning signal Sat. 9:05 a.m. X warning signal Sat. 9:10 a.m.
** these times are for the first race of the day
** the warning signal times and sequence of fleets for the second race of the day is at the discretion of the race committee
DELAVAN LAKES YACHT CLUB SAILING INSTRUCTIONS 2020
1.1 The races will be governed by the “rules” as defined in the current Racing Rules of Sailing, hereafter referred to as RRS.
1.2 Compliance with State of Wisconsin boat registration and other regulations is the responsibility of the boat owner.
1.3 In addition to jibs approved under NCESA scantling rule Article V1.3c, E boats competing in DLYC championship races may use jibs with the original dimensions that were used in the club when headstay foils were introduced.
1.4 When racing, boats shall carry identification on their mainsails as follows: Flying Scot and MC the hull number; E, C and X the letter D and a number. (see RRS G2)
1.5 The DLYC Chief Judge will serve as the technical committee as described in RRS 92.
2. NOTICES TO COMPETITORS
2.1 Notices to competitors will be posted on the official notice board located inside DLYC.
3. CHANGES TO SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Any change to the sailing instructions or schedule of races will be posted on the official notice board before 1700 on the day before it will take effect.
4. SIGNALS MADE ASHORE
4.1 Signals made ashore will be displayed on the race committee vessel or in the vicinity of the DLYC flagpole.
4.2 When flag AP is displayed ashore, the warning signal will be made not less than 30 minutes after flag AP is lowered.
4.3 Regardless of signals made, it is recommended that competitors use their sail flotation panels, wear life jackets and take other safety precautions taking into consideration wind velocity, water temperature and other conditions.
4.4 A boat that is racing and receives help from an outside source when the boat or person is in danger may continue racing
after help is received. This alters RRS 41. Situations eligible for outside help include (but are not limited to): a person overboard, a boat capsized, a boat damaged after a collision, or a person who is ill or injured.
5. ELIGIBILITY
5.1 No one shall act as a helmsperson or substitute helmsperson in DLYC championship races unless his/her membership dues and (if applicable) storage fees for the current season have been paid in full or other arrangements have been made with the Board and complied with by the member. In the case of extreme emergency, such as an incapacitated helmsperson, a non- eligible person may act as helmsperson.
5.2 Members of the club include: regular members, family members, single members, senior members, lifetime members and honorary members.
5.3 Classes sanctioned by DLYC for championship races are: X, MC, C, E and Flying Scot.
5.4 For special races such as Uncle Elmer’s etc., boats of all classes will be allowed to participate.
6. SCHEDULE OF RACES
6.1 The fleet race schedules will be posted on the official notice board. They may also appear in the DLYC yearbook and on the DLYC website.
The first fleet warning signal for the first race of the day will be made no later than 11 a.m. Otherwise all C, MC and X races for the day will be abandoned. The first fleet warning signal for the second race of the day will be made no later than 12 p.m. noon. Otherwise the C, MC and X second race will be abandoned.
The racing schedule is as follows:
Flying Scot warning signal Sun. 9:15 a.m. E warning signal Sun. 9:30 a.m.
** these times are for the first race of the day
** the warning signal times and sequence of fleets for the second race of the day is at the discretion of the race committee
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