Intro

Hi all,

Sorry for short notice on this one. We have only just been able to confirm a venue at a time that worked.

The summer season is about to kick off in earnest and we want to ensure that the fleet is as well briefed as possible before the first start.

Remember sailing is self policed (usually) and is definitely not a contact sport! :)

Who?

International Judge Mike Alison is an excellent and experienced facilitator of these types of session.  He has kindly agreed to run a workshop on the specific rules that keep a close and competitive one design, windward leeward fleet in order around a tight track like the North Sail Young 88 Sprints

What?

We will focus on the parts of the race that cause the most issues and the rules that relate:

1. Starts - your rights and how to stay out of trouble, 
2. Port v starboard to windward - rights and obligations
3. Top mark approach/rounding - what to watch out for & what changes if it's a starboard rounding???
4. Overlap downwind - how to manage this tricky situation
5. Bottom mark rounding - right of way in different situations. It ain't that simple!
6. Finishing on opposite gybes or overlapped - resolving this conflict before someone sees red!

This session will focus on a specific set of rules and is aimed at those with some experience.

If you need to get up to speed then check out the rules and 88 racing resources at the bottom of the "Member's Toolkit" page. https://www.young88.org.nz/about/members-toolkit/

Not a member? Subscriptions start form $10 per annum https://www.young88.org.nz/registration/

How?

Space will be limited and we are giving the Young 88 racing fleet a pre-register opportunity before we open it up to others.

We strongly recommend attending in person for those who can.

For those who are remote there is a zoom link below and we will do our best with the audio/video on the night.

Action: Please RSVP by clicking the RSVP link on this page.

What Else?

1. Hungry and/or thirsty? Order food and drink on the night including the Tuesday curry special from the RNZYS Members Bar. Menus are at the bottom of the page at this link https://www.rnzys.org.nz/members-bar/
2. The Y88 Association strategy around the sprints has been tweaked this season to build on the coaching we have done previously. This session will be the first in a program on water coaching and Zoom debriefs from Class sponsors Norths Sails and Harken covering topics like crew work, boat set up, sails and trim, tactics, tide/weather
3. Join Zoom Meeting on PC: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81519694286?pwd=MDRHSUJneXNJTXJtZU1TbXBLUEY2QT09   Meeting ID: 815 1969 4286    Passcode: 043231   Join by phone: Dial by your location          +64 4 886 0026           +64 9 884 6780         +64 3 659 0603 
4. To download a copy of this poster click this link: https://www.allenbrothers.co.uk/product/racing-rules-of-sailing-2021-2024/