8.0 COURSE DETAILS

8.1 BAY COURSES

The course will be set by the ODD taking due account of sea and weather conditions. Courses for races in the bay may make use of seven race mark buoys identified as X, A, B, C, D, E & W. The first six are in fixed positions as shown on the inset chartlet in below. Mark W (a wild card mark) may also be used at the discretion of the OOD.

Where a “wild card” mark is to be used, it’s Lat/Lon position will be confirmed by the OOD by radio 15 minutes before the start. The normal start for Bay Series events will be at buoy 'X'.

a. Where Class 1, Class 2a and Class 2b have different courses or number of laps, this will be indicated by the relevant Class Number Pennant, as detailed in Racing Instruction 3.

b. Course identification and instructions for races held in the confines of Weston Bay will be given by a series of red and green (port and starboard) boards carrying the appropriate buoy identification letter, together with a number board for the number of laps. These boards will be displayed on the Clubhouse.

Example:

The course chosen by the OOD to suit the wind conditions could be "Start X to port, E to port, A to starboard, B to starboard, Finish X to port, 2 laps for both Class 1 and Class 2. This course would be shown as follows: