RESULTS

Saturday 26 January 2008

Handicap Racing

Prior to the days racing, Mal Kampe from Radio Yacht Supplies conducted a workshop on the functions of the Specktrum DX6 handset. Those who took part were unaware for the many benefits these handsets provide.  Thank you, Mal. 

Week 2 of our sailing program saw handicap racing introduced to encourage participation by members and visitors of all abilities. We tried out the RYGGed system widely used in Great Britain. Now that I have tallied the results, some tinkering with handicaps are forthcoming (anyone know how keep the cream from rising to the top – other than physical sabotage!!?). 

Wind was fluctuating between “A” & “B” rigs at the start of the first race and by the second race, was definitely strengthening. Those who went for the smaller option were rewarded as the “A” riggers struggled to tack and were forced to gybe to get around the course.

Mercifully lunch was called after race 4 and frantic rig changing ensued. The wind did not assist those who were off 30 & 20 seconds as getting a decent start was a challenge in itself.