Sailing, racing and social programme 2012-13CHIPSTEAD SAILING CLUB Chevening Road, Chipstead, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 2SD ) 01732 454875 8 www.chipsteadsc.org.uk

Graduate 60th National Championship 2-4 June 2012Photo from Graduate National Championship 2009

First Edition (rev.1d)April 2012

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Chipstead Sailing Club is committed to the RYA Racing Charter

Objectives

• To provide the framework for everyone to enjoy the sport of sailboat racing in whatever capacity and to whatever level the individual desires.

• To ensure that the sport of sailboat racing welcomes all people and treats them equally.

• To ensure that those who experience sailboat racing are encouraged to continue.

Principles and Practices

The sport welcomes all participants; it relies largely on self-compliance and self-policing. Those that deliberately take unfair advantage of this or behave in an inappropriate manner, either on or off the water, can expect action to be taken against them.

Competitors agree to compete in compliance with the rules and behave in accordance with accepted standards of sailboat racing. When involved in a genuine dispute, all parties to the dispute and those deciding the matter will use the established procedures for achieving resolution.

Foul or abusive language, intimidation, aggressive behaviour or lack of respect for others and their property will not be tolerated.

Organizers, officials and other providers of sailboat racing agree to provide the fairest racing possible. This includes encouraging feed-back and facilitating the resolution of genuine disputes (including protests) in a timely and proper manner.

Coaches and other advisers agree to encourage their competitors to compete, and behave in compliance with the above principles and practices.

This Charter applies equally to those who organize, manage, coach, advise, judge, provide services and compete (including those who support competitors) in sailboat racing.

The RYA encourages the adoption and implementation of this Charter, and provides guidance and support to individuals and organizations to assist implementation.

This guidance and support is consistent with the practices of the International Sailing Federation.

Published: February 2011

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Sailing, training and racing on Longford LakeChipstead Sailing Club is blessed with a 60-acre fresh water lake that is available for sailing, training and racing activities throughout the year.

RYA Training Centre Chipstead Sailing Club (CSC) is an approved RYA Training Centre. All instructors are qualified and trained in the approved methods of teaching sailing to all age groups and levels of sailing tuition.

ADULTS Training courses are available for adults who want to learn to sail - from complete beginners to novices who would like to improve their sailing skills.

YOUNG PEOPLE There is a strong emphasis on teaching and encouraging young people to take part in the sport. A wide variety of training courses are available at Chipstead Sailing Club, from basic training courses for beginners to providing Start Racing courses for those young sailors who wish to get involved in the racing aspect of sailing.

For full details of training courses and how to book please visit the Chipstead Sailing Club website: www.chipsteadsc.org.uk/training

RYA Volvo Champion Club Chipstead SC is a RYA Volvo Champion Club (VCC) and is committed to deliver safe, effective racing and race training in the RYA recognised classes which at Chipstead SC include the Topper, Mirror, Laser 4.7, Optimist. For more information about RYA VCCs visit www.rya.org.uk/vcc

RYA Sail for Gold RYA ‘Sail for Gold’ aims to bring the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic sailing events to Chipstead Sailing Club and to inspire, celebrate and support Team GBR sailors.

ContentsRYA Racing Charter 2

Sailing, training and racing on Longford Lake

– RYA Training Centre 3

– RYA Volvo Champion Club 3

– RYA Sail for Gold 3

– Summer Junior Sailing 4

– Summer Weekend Racing 4

– Summer Midweek Racing 5

– Social Sailing 5

– Club CrewMatch 5

– New Members Mornings 5

– Championships Weekend 6

– Winter Racing 2012-13 6

– Club Social Events 6

Sailing safely at Chipstead Sailing Club

– Safety ashore 7

– Safety on the water 7

– Patrol boat crews 7

– First aid 7

– Sailing outside Club sessions 8

Ladies on the Lake 8

Kent Year of Sport 2012 8

Club racing checklist 8

Club Calendar (Apr 2012 - Mar 2013) 9 - 17

Club racing information and start times 18 - 19

Sailing for disabled people 20

Sailing Instructions for Club racing 21 - 25

Helpful hints on race duties 25 - 29

Multi-class racing on handicap at CSC 30

Popular dinghy classes at CSC 31

Introducing . . . Chipstead Sailing News 31

Chipstead Sailing Club contacts 32

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Summer Junior SailingApril to October

CHIPMATES SATURDAY CLUBSupervised sailing and instruction takes place most Saturday mornings for juniors. See calendar for sessions; for more information please email: saturdayclub@chipsteadsc.org.uk

SATURDAY JUNIOR HANDICAP RACE SERIESAn opportunity for Juniors to start racing and practice racing skills on Saturday mornings. Open to any boat. Both helm and the crew must be under 16 as at 31/12/2011.

OPTIMIST POINTS RACE SERIESThe Optimist provides the first step into racing for most young sailors, and is the first step on the RYA Junior Pathway.

COMMODORE’S JUNIOR CUP RACE SERIES Open to any boat. Both the helm and the crew must be under 19 as at 31/12/2011. No age handicap will be applied and prizes will be awarded in various age bands. The race should be approximately 45 minutes for the leader.

SUNDAY JUNIOR HANDICAP RACE SERIESThe Junior Handicap is open to all classes of boat for helms who must be aged under 19 yrs on 31/12/2011. Their crews can be any age. Age related prizes will be awarded in the following categories <10, <13, <16, <19 and overall.

CHIPMATES SUMMER CAMPAnnual three-day ‘camp’ of fun and training on the lake during the summer for junior sailors. Details will be circulated to members and posted on the Club website.

JUNIOR & YOUTH SAILORS’ AGES Juniors = under 16 yrs of age on 31/12/2011. Youths = 16 yrs of age and over but under 19 yrs of age on 31/12/2011.

Subject to sufficient entries the intention is to award Junior/Youth prizes for the main Club Handicap events. To enter any race as a Junior or a Youth it is necessary to tick the relevant box in the Race Management Computer.

Summer Weekend RacingApril to October

INFORMAL RACINGNew for 2012 on most Saturday mornings there will be Informal Racing available on a ‘for sailors by sailors’ basis, i.e. the group taking part will set their own course(s) and run their race(s) on a designated part of the lake. Intended as an introduction to racing and race management, as well as an opportunity to practice racing skills.

NOVICES’ CUP HANDICAP SERIESThe race should be approximately 45 minutes for the leader.

For novice helms who have not raced previously or who do not regularly finish in the top half of a Points Series. Previous prize-winning helms of this event or other Club events may not participate unless agreed by the Sailing Committee, with the exception of prize-winning Optimist helms who are permitted to sail as Novice helms in another class of boat. This is a joint race with the Commodore’s Cup.

CLASS POINTS FLEET RACE SERIESThe race should be approximately 75 minutes for the leader, with the exception of Optimist Points.

Open to members who own a boat registered with the relevant Class (or their nominated helm, where the helm is a club member). The series may be split into a number of sub-series (e.g. A and B) by the classes as they wish.

All two-handed boats except Mirror and Firefly should be sailed by the helm and crew. Helms without crews should double up. For certain classes, as prescribed by their class captain, a maximum of 1 boat may be sailed single-handed if no crew is available, in which case its finishing position will be adjusted by +3 but its points score shall be capped at that equivalent of finishing last (N.B. Not applicable to the Handicap class).

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CLUB HANDICAP RACES The race should be approximately 75 minutes for the leader, with the exception of the Novices Cup and Commodore’s Cup

Open to all Classes not having a Points series running at the same time. In the event that a Class without a quorum wishes to sail in the handicap race then this will be permitted provided the OOD is so advised and all helms sign on in the handicap race using the computer. Two-handed boats may be sailed single-handed by indicating SH in the computer. All classes will start at the same time unless otherwise stated and individual corrected times will be calculated in accordance with local yardsticks.

LADIES’ TROPHY HANDICAP SERIESA series of six handicap races - three Saturdays plus three Sundays - with three to count. Run concurrently with the Veterans race. Restricted to lady helms, but crews can be either male or female. Lady Veterans must additionally ‘sign-on’ in the Veterans race.

VETERANS’ TANKARD HANDICAP SERIESA series of six handicap races - three Saturdays plus three Sundays - with three to count. Run concurrently with the Ladies race. Helms must be over 50 on 31/12/2011, but crews can be any age. All helms’ ages must be entered in the Race Management computer when prompted, as an adjustment to the yardstick is applied as shown on page 30. Lady Veterans must additionally ‘sign-on’ in the Ladies race. Peter’s Pot is awarded to the first helm aged 65 and over on 31/12/2011.

ORME’S ORB & MARLEY BOWL ‘EASTER EGG’A single- and double-handed race series for all Club members on Easter Monday.

CHIPSTEAD PIN PURSUIT RACEA single Club pursuit race in aid of the RNLI with an entry fee of £3.

PURSUIT RACESOpen to all junior and/or adult Classes as stated, they have a common finishing time for all Classes, with separate starting times based upon local yardsticks and race duration. Start times for each Class will be posted on the day, with two-handed boats NOT to be sailed single-handed.

Summer Midweek RacingMay to August

WEDNESDAY GROUP SAILINGSocial sailing sessions for those who would like to sail when other sailors are expected to be present. Wednesday afternoon sailing is organised on a ‘for sailors by sailors’ basis. There will be no rostered patrol boat cover – no volunteers, no patrol craft.

Patrol boat cover is usually available on Thursday mornings when disabled sailing takes place.

WEDNESDAY EVENING HANDICAP SERIESTwo series of handicap races for fast and slow fleets as separate races. The slow fleet will be boats of PY 1155 and above; the fast fleet boats of PY 1154 and below. PY adjustments for double handed boats sailed single-handed will not alter the fleet in which the boat sails.

Social SailingSocial sailing is permitted when Club racing is not taking place, either during weekdays, or on race days with the permission of the Officer of the Day (OOD). Boats not racing should keep clear of those racing or engaged in other formal Club activities. There may not be patrol boat cover at all times for social sailing. Social sailing is permitted during club powerboat training sessions with the permission of the Powerboat Instructor in charge.

Club CrewMatchIf you would like to sail, start racing or take part in the racing programme but do not have a boat or are a helm with a boat in need of a crew, CSC CrewMatch may be able to help. Simply email crewmatch@chipsteadsc.org.uk and your message will be sent to all the double-handed Class Captains - Enterprise, Fast Handicap, Firefly, Graduate, Heron, Scorpion - who will be able to put you in touch with helms looking for crews.

New Members MorningsOne or more Class Captains (or Class members) will be available for new and prospective Club members to find out more about the Club - see calendar and website for details and dates.

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Championships WeekendFirst weekend of November

All members are invited to the Club Championships Weekend (which marks the end of the Summer Sailing Season), either as competitors who ‘qualify’, spectators and/or voluteers to help with teas and socials.

The provisional weekend programme includes:

Saturday 3 November

YOUNG GUNS PURSUIT RACEA pursuit race in the morning for all Junior helms (and crews) who must be aged under 19 on 31/12/2011.

CLUB LUNCH

JUNIOR AGM & PRIZE-GIVING

FAMILY SOCIAL

Sunday 4 November

Details of the day’s race format will be published during the season. Please note: no member may sail in both Top Dog and Mongrel’s Bowl events. Open to boats with a handicap of 1390 or less. See Sailing Instructions for full rules.

MONGREL’S BOWL RACEA race, restricted to helms who ‘qualify’ by sailing in at least 9 races of their respective Class Points Series, but excluding those who qualify for and are sailing in the Top Dog.

TOP DOG TROPHY RACESA series of races restricted to the top three/four scoring helms who ‘qualify’ by sailing in at least 9 races of their respective Class points series. A team prize will be awarded based on the best aggregate positions of 3 boats from each Class.

CLUB LUNCH

CHAMPIONSHIP TEA

Please contact Class Captains for further details and to volunteer.

SAVE THE DATE . . . for the Club ‘Laying Up Supper’ a week later on Saturday 10 November.

Winter Racing 2012-13November to March

WINTER AM & PM HANDICAP SERIESClub handicap series with am and pm starts. Both the am and pm races will be treated as separate series in their own right. The morning race will have two starts with double-handed boats in the first start and single-handed boats in the second start. Two-handed boats being sailed single-handed will start with the two handed boats. The afternoon race will have one start.

CHRISTMAS PUDDING PURSUIT RACEA single Club pursuit race for charity with a £3 entry fee.

BOXING DAY HANDICAP RACEA single Club handicap race.

NEW YEAR’S DAY HANDICAP RACEA single Club handicap race.

CHIPSTEAD CHILLER OPEN HANDICAP SERIESA handicap race for club members and visitors. Visitors will be charged £20 to enter the series. This will be run with a single start for both single and double handed boats. There will be two races run ‘back to back’ with the leader racing for at least 45 minutes in each.

Club Social EventsComplementing the expanded training and racing programme, a Social Team has formed to organise a Jubilee Party and the annual Laying Up Supper.

See calendar for dates; details will be circulated to members by the Social Team.

The Social Team welcomes members who would to volunteer to help with social events to email socialteam@chipsteadsc.org.uk

Class Captains are encouraging their fleets to organise at least one social event during the year (open to all members), either individually or shared with another Class. See calendar for event dates. Please contact your Class Captain if you would like to help.

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Sailing safely at Chipstead Sailing ClubThe safety of members both ashore and afloat is of primary importance. The guidance notes supplement and repeat some the Club’s Safety Regulations in the Club’s Bye Laws issued to members, and also available via the Club’s web site. Please ensure you are familiar with them.

The following are mostly about ‘sailing safety’ – but if you come across anything ‘land side’ that you consider is a hazard or unsafe practice please report it to a committee member, or the OOD for recording in the logbook.

Safety ashoreBefore going afloat please make sure that:

◼ Your boat is ‘buoyant’

◼ You are confident that you can handle the conditions – both now and likely to arise – without relying on patrol boats or others. If not – don’t sail!

◼ Your lifejackets are sound and fitted correctly (i.e. tightly so that they don’t ride up over your face if immersed) and that you have suitable protective clothing. Club regulations mandate the use of wet/dry suits between January and March – but the lake can be cold at other times – especially spring and early summer – and the body loses heat up to 35 times more quickly in water than air – so it may be sunny . . . but . . .

◼ Manoeuvring boats on shore and launching and recovering boats has the risk of slipping on slipways, jetties or the shore. And take care when moving boats on trolleys not to hit bystanders.

Safety on the water◼ If conditions deteriorate consider retiring if racing or coming ashore

◼ Even if patrol boats are operating remember that you have an obligation to assist others in trouble especially if patrol boats are not around or are busy with others. If you are racing this still applies – seek redress if you consider that your result has been jeopardised.

◼ If you do capsize do everything you can to prevent your boat inverting and potentially trapping someone underneath. It is better that

one crew member stays on the c/board to prevent immersion whilst a patrol crew arrives to recover the other person rather than swimming around to help and allowing the boat to invert.

◼ The first priority of patrol boat crews is assisting people – boats won’t go far on the lake and can be recovered later. If patrol crews tell you to leave your boat and be recovered to the shore please obey them. They may have other sailors to assist.

Patrol Boat crews◼ Can you operate a patrol craft competently? One day you may depend on one of your fellow sailors - and they on you. Before going afloat in a patrol boat make sure you have all the equipment you need. And remember your first priority is to people. If sailors are cold or seem to be suffering some kind of injury or seem unwell – get them ashore quickly and radio ahead for ‘First Aid’ to be available on landing.

◼ If you haven’t got a ‘power boat’ or ‘safety boat’ certificate please consider taking one of the Club’s courses either the RYA certificated ones (fees payable) or the free Chipstead course which will cover both power boat handling (including the RIBS which can only be used by ‘qualified’ members) and safety and recovery aspects.

◼ Have you got First Aid capability? The Club runs First Aid courses – useful, indeed essential, for your home life as well as sailing. If you don’t have a certificate please consider taking a course.

First Aid◼ Many members have First Aid certificates and First Aid equipment is located in the Committee room. If there is an accident, however minor, please record it in the ‘accident book’ in the committee room – which will also indicate that the contents of the first aid box cabinet may need to be checked.

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Club racing checklist□ Race Courses should normally follow the

Club’s Standard Course recommendations. Variations should be agreed with a Class Captain or Sailing Secretary before posting.

□ Starting times may be postponed: if so the postponement flag will be flown until 1 minute before the new warning signal.

□ Races not started within 45 minutes of the scheduled time may be cancelled by agreement between the OOD, the relevant Class Captains(s) or the Sailing Secretary.

□ Helm and Crew must remain in their designated positions for the full period of the race, the exception being to adjust rigging or equipment or in an emergency. Both persons to resume their correct positions as quickly as possible.

□ Helms are required to sign on using the Race Management computer. There is normally no need to sign off except for Pursuit races, but helms who retire are required to sign the Retirement sheet to avoid disqualification.

Sailing outside Club sessions◼ Sailing is permitted on the lake at any time between dawn and dusk – but no patrol boat/rescue facilities are usually scheduled. Members should be especially careful if sailing in these periods. You should advise someone where you are going, and when you are planning to return. The advice above about assessing the conditions and your capability (and your equipment, boat’s buoyancy, your gear) is even more critical.

◼ In the absence of a patrol/rescue boat children under the age of 14 years are not allowed on the water without adult supervision

◼ The normal rules regarding buoyancy apply and it is even more critical that wet/dry suits are worn as should a capsize occur then a sailor may be in the water for a longer period.

◼ There are sessions advertised in the programme when ‘Group Sailing’ is likely to be taking place:

Wednesday afternoons, Thursday mornings and evenings in Summer. Consider using these so that there is likely to be someone else around. There may be volunteers to provide patrol boat cover – if not participants could take turns providing patrol boat cover – see following paragraph.

◼ It is strongly advised that members should sail with ‘Buddies’ so that if someone gets into trouble another is available to help.

◼ There is a Club patrol boat available for emergencies locked to a post with ‘Club Key’ padlock (ie the barrier key) adjacent to the West mast shed with an engine and fuel tank in the safe in the shed (both shed and safe open with the same Club Key). If you haven’t got a Club Key then consider obtaining one from Shirley Sinclair.

Enjoy your sailing . . . safely.

Ladies on the LakeThe Sailing Committee is keen to hear from female members interested in female-friendly social sailing sessions, either during the week when children are at school or at other times.

Please contact your Class Captain (p32) if you would like to join a ‘Ladies on the Lake’ group.

Kent Year of Sport 2012 2012 is going to be a momentous year for sport in Kent with Paralympic Road Cycling, Olympic Torch Relay and also Kent’s own School Games. The County will also welcome many visiting countries at the Pre-Games Training Camps, the U17 International Athletics Championships and also the achievements of Kent’s Talented Performers, a Paralympic Road Show in the 17 day gap between the Olympic and Paralympic Games, governing body of sport programmes as well as many other sports events taking place in districts and community sports events. This is truly a great year for sport . . . and sailing in Kent!

www.kentsport.org

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2012 SUMMER SEASON COMMENCES Sat 31 WKSSA INTERCLUB - Tonbridge Town SC All day Wk.13

Class Training opportunity + Social Sailing Morning only Informal Racing 12:00-13:00 Saturday PM Series #1 FS 13:00 Graduate APRIL Sun 1 Sunday AM Series #1 FS 10:40 Firefly Sunday PM Series #1 FS 14:10 Fast HandicapMon 2 Sailing Committee meeting 19:45 for 20:00 Wk.14

Fri 6 Social Sailing All day Sat 7 Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 OPEN MORNING for new and prospective members 11:00-13:00 Informal Racing 12:00-13:00 Saturday PM Series #2 FS 13:00 LaserSun 8 Sunday AM Series #2 FS 10:40 Topper Sunday Junior Handicap #1 (details page 4) FS 13:05 Sunday PM Series #2 FS 14:10 CometMon 9 ORME’S ORB / MARLEY BOWL ‘EASTER EGG’ EVENT FS 11:00 Heron am/pm Wk.15

Tue 10 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Thu 12 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Sat 14 Chipmates Saturday Club #1 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior Saturday Junior Handicap #1 (details page 4) 11:00-12:00 Informal Racing 12:00-13:00 Saturday PM Series #3 FS 13:00 LaserSun 15 Sunday AM Series #3 FS 10:40 Solo Sunday PM Series #3 FS 14:10 EnterpriseTue 17 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wk.16

Thu 19 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Sat 21 Chipmates Saturday Club #2 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior Informal Racing 12:00-13:00 Saturday PM Series #4 FS 13:00 GraduateSun 22 LASER / RADIAL / 4.7 OPEN See NOR GraduateTue 24 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wk.17

Wed 25 RYA Adult Beginners’ Course - Levels 1 & 2 09:00 start Thu 26 RYA Adult Beginners’ Course - Levels 1 & 2 09:00 start Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Fri 27 RYA Adult Beginners’ Course - Levels 1 & 2 09:00 start Sat 28 Chipmates Saturday Club #3 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior RYA Adult Beginners’ Course - Levels 1 & 2 09:00 start Saturday PM Series #5 FS 13:00 LaserSun 29 Sunday AM Series #4 FS 10:40 Topper Sunday PM Series #4 + Graduate Goblet FS 14:10 Enterprise

Date Event Session Class on Duty

Chipstead Sailing Club Calendar 2012-13Sailing, training, racing and social events calendar and information as known by end of March 2012. For further information please contact your Class Captain - see page 32 for contact details.

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MAY Tue 1 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wk.18

Wed 2 Midweek Group Sailing From 14:00 Midweek Series #1 (sunset 20:26) FS 18:55 LaserThu 3 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Wealden Sailability Access Racing FS 19:00 Fri 4 RYA Adult Start Racing Course 09:00 start Sat 5 Chipmates Saturday Club #4 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior RYA Adult Start Racing Course 09:00 start OPEN MORNING for new and prospective members 11:00-13:00 Saturday PM Series #6 FS 13:00 GraduateSun 6 Sunday AM Series #5 FS 10:40 Firefly Sunday PM Series #5 FS 14:10 CometMon 7 May Day ‘Push the Boat Out’ Social Sailing + Spring Working Party Laser Wk.19

Tue 8 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wed 9 Midweek Group Sailing From 14:00 Midweek Series #2 (sunset 20:37) FS 18:55 EnterpriseThu 10 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Wealden Sailability Access Racing FS 19:00 Sat 12 Chipmates Saturday Club #5 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior RYA Course Saturday From 09:30 Saturday Junior Handicap #2 (details page 4) 11:00-12:00 Informal Racing 12:00-13:00 Saturday PM Series #7 FS 13:00 ScorpionSun 13 Sunday AM Series #6 FS 10:40 Graduate Sunday Junior Handicap #2 (details page 4) FS 13:05 Sunday PM Series #6 + Firefly Russell Cup FS 14:10 LaserMon 14 Sailing Committee meeting 19:45 for 20:00 Wk.20

Tue 15 Wealden Sailability 09.00-16:00Wed 16 Midweek Group Sailing From 14:00 Midweek Series #3 (sunset 20:48) FS 18:55 TopperThu 17 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Wealden Sailability Access Racing FS 19:00 Sat 19 Chipmates Saturday Club #6 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior RYA Course Saturday From 09:30 Informal Racing 12:00-13:00 Saturday PM Series #8 FS 13:00 Heron CLUB ‘JUBILEE PARTY’ SOCIALSun 20 CLUB OPEN DAY 10:00-16:00 CHIPSTEAD PIN PURSUIT FS 13:00 Fast HandicapTue 22 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wk.21

Wed 23 Midweek Group Sailing From 14:00 Midweek Series #4 (sunset 20:58) FS 18:55 GraduateThu 24 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) 10:00 start Wealden Sailability Access Racing FS 19:00

Date Event Session Class on Duty

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Sat 26 Chipmates Saturday Club #7 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior Saturday Junior Handicap #3 (details page 4) 11:00-12:00 Informal Racing 12:00-13:00 Saturday PM Series #9 FS 13:00 EnterpriseSun 27 Sunday AM Series #7 FS 10:40 Graduate Sunday PM Series #7 + Graduate Goblet FS 14:10 LaserTue 29 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wk.22

Wed 30 Midweek Group Sailing From 14:00 Midweek Series #5 (sunset 21:06) FS 18:55 SoloThu 31 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Wealden Sailability Access Racing FS 19:00 JUNE Sat 2 GRADUATE 60th NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP See NOR Topper am/pmSun 3 GRADUATE 60th NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP See NOR Laser am/pmMon 4 GRADUATE 60th NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP See NOR Solo am/pm Wk.23 The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee HolidayTue 5 The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Holiday Wed 6 RYA Junior Beginners’ Course - Stages 1 & 2 09:00 start Midweek Group Sailing From 14:00 Midweek Series #6 (sunset 21:13) FS 18:55 FireflyThu 7 RYA Junior Beginners’ Course - Stages 1 & 2 09:00 start Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 RYA / CSC Powerboat Course Evening Wealden Sailability Access Racing FS 19:00 Fri 8 RYA Junior Beginners’ Course - Stages 1 & 2 RYA / CSC Powerboat Course Evening Sat 9 LYG Thames Water Regatta - London Victoria Docks Chipmates Saturday Club #8 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior Saturday Junior Handicap #4 (details page 4) 11:00-12:00 OPEN MORNING for new and prospective members 11:00-13:00 Informal Racing 12:00-13:00 Saturday PM Series #10 FS 13:00 HeronSun 10 Sunday AM Series #8 FS 10:40 Solo Sunday Junior Handicap #3 (details page 4) FS 13:05 Sunday PM Series #8 FS 14:10 EnterpriseMon 11 Sailing Committee meeting 19:45 for 20:00 Wk.24

Tue 12 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wed 13 Midweek Group Sailing From 14:00 Midweek Series #7 (sunset 21:19) FS 18:55 Fast HandicapThu 14 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 RYA / CSC Powerboat Course Evening Wealden Sailability Access Racing FS 19:00 Fri 15 RYA / CSC Powerboat Course Evening Sat 16 COMET & HERON OPENS (incl. in Points Series) See NOR Topper am/pmSun 17 Sunday AM Series #9 FS 10:40 Heron Sunday PM Series #9 FS 14:10 Comet

Date Event Session Class on Duty

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Tue 19 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wk.25

Wed 20 RYA Adult Beginners’ Course - Levels 1 & 2 09:00 start Midweek Group Sailing From 14:00 Midweek Series #8 (sunset 21:21) FS 18:55 Laser LASERFEST BBQ (all members welcome) After sailing Thu 21 RYA Adult Beginners’ Course - Levels 1 & 2 09:00 start Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Wealden Sailability Access Racing FS 19:00 Fri 22 RYA Adult Beginners’ Course - Levels 1 & 2 09:00 start Sat 23 Chipmates Saturday Club #9 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior RYA Adult Beginners’ Course - Levels 1 & 2 09:00 start Saturday PM Series #11 FS 13:00 LaserSun 24 Sunday AM Series #10 FS 10:40 Graduate Sunday PM Series #10 + Graduate Goblet FS 14:10 Fast HandicapTue 26 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wk.26

Wed 27 Midweek Group Sailing From 14:00 Midweek Series #9 (sunset 21:22) FS 18:55 GraduateThu 28 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Wealden Sailability Access Racing FS 19:00 Fri 29 RYA Adult Start Racing Course 09:00 start Sat 30 Chipmates Saturday Club #10 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior RYA Adult Start Racing Course 09:00 start RYA Course Saturday From 09:30 Saturday PM Series #12 FS 13:00 Fast Handicap JULY Sun 1 Sunday AM Series #11 FS 10:40 Comet Ladies & Veterans Series #1 Lunchtime Sunday PM Series #11 FS 14:10 CometMon 2 Sailing Committee meeting 19:45 for 20:00 Wk.27

Tue 3 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wed 4 Midweek Group Sailing From 14:00 Midweek Series #10 (sunset 21:19) FS 18:55 EnterpriseThu 5 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Wealden Sailability Access Racing FS 19:00 Sat 7 Chipmates Saturday Club #11 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior RYA Course Saturday From 09:30 Saturday Junior Handicap #5 (details page 4) 11:00-12:00 OPEN MORNING for new and prospective members 11:00-13:00 Informal Racing 12:00-13:00 Saturday PM Series #13 FS 13:00 Laser SOLO CLASS BBQ (all members welcome) After racing Sun 8 Sunday AM Series #12 FS 10:40 Topper Sunday Junior Handicap #4 (details page 4) FS 13:05 Sunday PM Series #12 FS 14:10 Fast HandicapTue 10 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wk.28

Wed 11 Midweek Group Sailing From 14:00 Midweek Series #11 (sunset 21:15) FS 18:55 Laser

Date Event Session Class on Duty

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Thu 12 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Wealden Sailability Access Racing FS 19:00 Sat 14 OPTIMIST OPEN See NOR Junior + OODSun 15 Sunday AM Series #13 FS 10:40 Graduate Sunday PM Series #13 FS 14:10 SoloTue 17 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wk.29

Wed 18 Midweek Group Sailing From 14:00 Midweek Series #12 (sunset 21:08) FS 18:55 TopperThu 19 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Wealden Sailability Access Racing FS 19:00 Fri 20 OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY passes through Sevenoaks (less than 1 mile from the Club) Sat 21 CHIPSTEAD ‘PUSH THE BOAT OUT’ WEEKEND (RYA ‘Push the Boat Out’ Day) Chipmates Saturday Club #12 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior Saturday Junior Handicap #6 details page 4 11:00-12:00 Informal Racing 12:00-13:00 Saturday PM Series #14 + Ladies & Veterans Series #2 FS 13:00 LaserSun 22 CHIPSTEAD ‘PUSH THE BOAT OUT’ WEEKEND Sunday AM Series #14 FS 10:40 Graduate Sunday PM Series #14 + Firefly RC, Graduate Goblet FS 14:10 SoloMon 23 CHIPMATES SUMMER CAMP 09:00-16:00 Wk.30

Tue 24 CHIPMATES SUMMER CAMP 09:00-16:00 Wed 25 CHIPMATES SUMMER CAMP 09:00-16:00 Midweek Series #13 (sunset 20:59) FS 18:55 GraduateThu 26 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Wealden Sailability Access Racing FS 19:00 Sat 28 Chipmates Saturday Club #13 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior Saturday Junior Handicap #7 (details page 4) 11:00-12:00 Informal Racing 12:00-13:00 Saturday PM Series #15 FS 13:00 LaserSun 29 Sunday AM Series #15 FS 10:40 Firefly Sunday PM Series #15 FS 14:10 LaserTue 30 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wk.31

AUGUST Wed 1 Midweek Group Sailing From 14:00 Midweek Series #14 (sunset 20:48) FS 18:55 CometThu 2 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Wealden Sailability Access Racing FS 19:00 Sat 4 Chipmates Saturday Club #14 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior OPEN MORNING for new and prospective members 11:00-13:00 Informal Racing 12:00-13:00 Saturday PM Series #16 FS 13:00 Fast HandicapSun 5 Sunday AM Series #16 FS 10:40 Graduate Ladies & Veterans Series #3 Lunchtime Sunday PM Series #16 FS 14:10 LaserMon 6 Sailing Committee meeting (reserve) Wk.32

Tue 7 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00

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Wed 8 Midweek Group Sailing From 14:00 Midweek Series #15 (sunset 20:36) FS 18:55 HeronThu 9 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Wealden Sailability Access Racing FS 19:00 Sat 11 TOPPER OPEN (incl. in Points Series) See NOR Solo am/pmSun 12 Sunday AM Series #17 FS 10:40 Comet Sunday Junior Handicap #5 (details page 4) Lunchtime Sunday PM Series #17 FS 14:10 Fast HandicapTue 14 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wk.33

Wed 15 Midweek Group Sailing From 14:00 Midweek Series #16 (sunset 20:22) FS 18:55 ScorpionThu 16 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Wealden Sailability Access Racing FS 19:00 Sat 18 Chipmates Saturday Club #15 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior Informal Racing 12:00-13:00 Saturday PM Series #17 + Ladies & Veterans Series #4 FS 13:00 HeronSun 19 Sunday AM Series #18 FS 10:40 Graduate Sunday PM Series #18 FS 14:10 TopperMon 20 RYA Junior Beginners’ Course - Stages 1 & 2, 3 & 4 09:00 start Wk.34

Tue 21 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 RYA Junior Beginners’ Course - Stages 1 & 2, 3 & 4 09:00 start Wed 22 Midweek Group Sailing From 14:00 RYA Junior Beginners’ Course - Stages 1 & 2, 3 & 4 09:00 start Midweek Series #17 (sunset 20:08) FS 18:55 LaserThu 23 RYA Junior Start Racing Course 09:00 start Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Wealden Sailability Access Racing FS 19:00 Fri 24 RYA Junior Start Racing Course 09:00 startSat 25 Chipmates Saturday Club #16 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior Saturday Junior Handicap #8 (details page 4) 11:00-12:00 Informal Racing 12:00-13:00 Saturday PM Series #18 FS 13:00 LaserSun 26 Sunday AM Series #19 FS 10:40 Firefly Sunday PM Series #19 FS 14:10 EnterpriseMon 27 EVENT TBC and/or Social Sailing Graduate Wk.35

Tue 28 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wed 29 Midweek Group Sailing From 14:00 Midweek Series #18 (sunset 19:53) FS 18:55 GraduateThu 30 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Wealden Sailability Access Racing FS 19:00 SEPTEMBER Sat 1 CHIPSTEAD VILLAGE FETE Chipmates Saturday Club #17 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior OPEN MORNING for new and prospective members 11:00-13:00 Informal Racing 12:00-13:00 Saturday PM Series #19 FS 13:00 Enterprise

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Sun 2 Sunday AM Series #20 FS 10:40 Heron Ladies & Veterans Series #5 Lunchtime Sunday PM Series #20 FS 14:10 EnterpriseMon 3 Sailing Committee meeting 19:45 for 20:00 Wk.36

Tue 4 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Thu 6 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Fri 7 RYA Adult Beginners’ Course - Levels 1 & 2 09:00 start Sat 8 Chipmates Saturday Club #18 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior RYA Adult Beginners’ Course - Levels 1 & 2 09:00 start Saturday PM Series #20 FS 13:00 LaserSun 9 ENTERPRISE OPEN & FIREFLY OPEN (incl. in PS) See NOR Fast H’cap am/pmTue 11 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wk.37

Thu 13 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Fri 14 RYA Adult Beginners’ Course - Levels 1 & 2 09:00 start Sat 15 Chipmates Saturday Club #19 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior RYA Adult Beginners’ Course - Levels 1 & 2 09:00 start Saturday PM Series #21 + Ladies & Veterans Series #6 FS 13:00 Fast HandicapSun 16 Sunday AM Series #21 FS 10:40 Solo Sunday PM Series #21 FS 14:10 Fast HandicapTue 18 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wk.38

Thu 20 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Fri 21 RYA Adult Start Racing Course 09:00 start Sat 22 Chipmates Saturday Club #20 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior RYA Adult Start Racing Course 09:00 start RYA Course Saturday From 09:30 Saturday Junior Handicap #9 (details page 4) 11:00-12:00 Informal Racing 12:00-13:00 Saturday PM Series #22 FS 13:00 FireflySun 23 Sunday AM Series #22 FS 10:40 Graduate Sunday PM Series #22 FS 14:10 LaserTue 25 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wk.39

Thu 29 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Sat 29 RYA Volvo Zone Championships Chipmates Saturday Club #21 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior RYA Course Saturday From 09:30 Informal Racing 12:00-13:00 Saturday PM Series #23 FS 13:00 Enterprise ENTERPRISE MURDER MYSTERY EVENING (all members invited) Sun 30 RYA Volvo Zone Championships Sunday AM Series #23 FS 10:40 Scorpion Sunday PM Series #23 + Firefly RC, Graduate Goblet FS 14:10 Topper OCTOBER Mon 1 Sailing Committee meeting 19:45 for 20:00 Wk.40

Tue 2 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Thu 4 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00

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Sat 6 WKSSA INTERCLUB - Weir Wood SC All day Chipmates Saturday Club #22 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior OPEN MORNING for new and prospective members 11:00-13:00 Informal Racing 12:00-13:00 Saturday PM Series #24 FS 13:00 ScorpionSun 7 Sunday AM Series #24 FS 10:40 Graduate Sunday PM Series #24 FS 14:10 LaserTue 9 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wk.41

Thu 11 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Sat 13 SOLO OPEN (incl. in Points Series) See NOR Comet am/pmSun 14 Sunday AM Series #25 FS 10:40 Topper Sunday PM Series #25 FS 14:10 EnterpriseTue 16 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wk.42

Thu 18 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Sat 20 Chipmates Saturday Club #23 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior Informal Racing 12:00-13:00 Saturday PM Series #25 FS 13:00 EnterpriseSun 21 Sunday AM Series #26 FS 10:40 Heron Sunday PM Series #26 FS 14:10 LaserWed 23 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wk.43

Thu 25 Help the Disabled Sail (HTDS) From 10:00 Sat 27 Chipmates Saturday Club #24 + Social Sailing 09:00-12:30 Junior Saturday Junior Handicap #10 (detals page 4) 11:00-12:00 Informal Racing 12:00-13:00 Saturday PM Series #26 FS 13:00 Fast HandicapSun 28 Sunday AM Series #27 FS 10:40 Scorpion Sunday PM Series #27 + Graduate Goblet FS 14:10 TopperTue 30 Wealden Sailability 09:00-16:00 Wk.44

NOVEMBER Sat 3 YOUNG GUNS CHAMPIONSHIP Junior/FF OOD OPTIMIST & JUNIOR AGM OPTIMIST & JUNIOR ‘FAMILY’ SOCIAL (provisional) Sun 4 MONGREL’S BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP Laser am TOP DOG TROPHY CHAMPIONSHIP Graduate pm CHAMPIONSHIP TEA (provisional) WINTER SEASON COMMENCES Mon 5 Sailing Committee meeting 19:45 for 20:00 Wk.45

Sat 10 CLUB ‘LAYING UP’ SUPPER Sun 11 Winter AM Series #1 FS 11:00 Laser Winter PM Series #1 FS 13:40 Fast HandicapFri 16 ENTERPRISE & TOPPER AGMs 19:30 for 20:00 Wk.46

Sat 17 KSSA Autumn Training & AGM Sun 18 Winter AM Series #2 FS 11:00 Solo Winter PM Series #2 FS 13:40 Heron Tue 20 FIREFLY & SCORPION AGMs 19:30 for 20:00 Wk.47

Wed 21 FAST HANDICAP & LASER AGMs 19:30 for 20:00

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Thu 22 GRADUATE & HERON AGMs 19:30 for 20:00 Fri 23 COMET & SOLO AGMS 19:30 for 20:00 Sat 24 RYA / CSC Powerboat Course 09:30 start Sun 25 Winter AM Series #3 FS 11:00 Fast Handicap Winter PM Series #3 FS 13:40 Laser DECEMBER Sat 1 RYA / CSC Powerboat Course 09:30 start Wk.48

Sun 2 Winter AM Series #4 FS 11:00 Topper Winter PM Series #4 FS 13:40 EnterpriseMon 3 Sailing Committee meeting 19:45 for 20:00 Wk.49

Sun 9 Winter AM Series #5 FS 11:00 Fast Handicap Winter PM Series #5 FS 13:40 HeronWed 12 CLUB AGM (all members invited) 19:30 for 20:00 Wk.50

Sun 16 CHRISTMAS PUDDING PURSUIT RACE FS 10:40 Solo CHRISTMAS LUNCH 13:00 for 13:30 Wed 26 BOXING DAY RACE FS 11:00 Laser Wk.52

JANUARY 2013 Tue 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY RACE FS 11:00 Graduate Wk.1

Sun 6 Winter Working Party #1 10:00-13:00 All ClassesMon 7 Sailing Committee meeting 19:45 for 20:00 Wk.2

Sun 13 Winter Working Party #2 10:00-13:00 All ClassesSat 19 CLUB PRIZE GIVING (all members invited) Wk.3

Sun 20 Winter Working Party #3 10:00-13:00 All ClassesSun 27 Winter Working Party #4 10:00-13:00 All Classes Wk.4

FEBRUARY Sun 3 Winter Working Party #5 10:00-13:00 All Classes Wk.5

Mon 4 Sailing Committee meeting 19:45 for 20:00 Wk.6

Sat 9 Club Prize Giving (reserve) Sun 10 Winter Working Party #6 10:00-13:00 All ClassesSun 17 Chipstead Chiller Series #1 + #2 FS 10:30 Comet Wk.7

Sat 23 TOPPER TEASERS (all members invited) 19:15 for 19:30 Wk.8

Sun 24 Chipstead Chiller Series #3 + #4 FS 10:30 Fast Handicap MARCH Sat 2 RYA Volvo Dinghy Show, Alexandra Palace, London Wk.9

Sun 3 RYA Volvo Dinghy Show, Alexandra Palace, London Chipstead Chiller Series #5 + #6 FS 10:30 GraduateMon 4 Sailing Committee meeting 19:45 for 20:00 Wk.10

Sun 10 Chipstead Chiller Series #7 + #8 FS 10:30 HeronSun 17 Chipstead Chiller Series #9 + #10 FS 10:30 Scorpion Wk.11

Sun 24 Chipstead Chiller Series #11 + #12 FS 10:30 Laser Wk.12

2013 SUMMER SEASON COMMENCES Sat 30 WKSSA INTERCLUB - Chipstead SC (provisional) Wk.13

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Event No. of Races No. to ‘Qualify’ Quorum Start Times

SUMMER CLASS POINTS & CLUB HANDICAP SERIES - most weekends from March 31 to October 28

Saturday PM Standard Racing Commodore’s Cup H’cap 5 26 9 3 Sat 13:00 Optimist Points 5, 9, 10 26 9 3 Sat 13:00 Novices Cup H’cap 5 26 9 3 Sat 13:00 Solo Points 10 27 9 3 Sat 14:20 Comet Points 2, 10 27 9 3 Sat 14:25 Topper Points 5, 10 27 9 3 Sat 14:30 Donald King H’cap 5, 6, 7 26 9 3 Sat 14:35

Sunday AM Standard Racing Laser & Radial Points 2, 10 27 9 3 Sun 10:40 Fast Handicap Points 3, 8, 10 27 9 3 Sun 10:45 Douglas Stern H’cap 5, 6, 7, 8 27 9 3 Sun 10:45 Enterprise Points 10 27 9 3 Sun 10:50

Sunday PM Standard Racing Scorpion Points 10 27 9 3 Sun 14:10 Herbert Chase H’cap 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 27 9 3 Sun 14:15 Firefly Points 1, 10 28 9 3 Sun 14:15 Graduate Points 10 27 9 3 Sun 14:20 Heron Points 5, 10 28 9 3 Sun 14:25

MIDWEEK SUMMER CLUB HANDICAP SERIES - Wednesdays from May 2 to August 29

Wed Eve Series Fast H’cap 5, 6 18 7 4 Wed 18:55 Wed Eve Series Slow H’cap 5, 6 18 7 4 Wed 19:00

SUMMER SINGLE HANDED & OTHER CLASS / HANDICAP MINI-SERIES / PURSUIT RACES

Orme’s Orb & Marley Bowl 5, 6 3 2 4 Mon 11:00 / 13:20 / 14:40 Saturday Junior H’cap 4, 5 – – – Sat 11:00 Informal Racing 4, 5 – – – Sat 12:00 Ladies Trophy H’cap 5 6 3 3 Sat 13:00 Sun 13:05 Veterans Tankard H’cap 5 6 3 3 Sat 13:00 Sun 13:05 Chipstead Pin Pursuit 1 1 4 Sun 13:00 Enterprise SH 4 7 4 3 Sun 13:00 Laser Personal H’cap 4 13 5 3 Sun 13:00 Laser Pursuit 4 3 2 3 Sun 13:00 Heron SH 4 7 4 3 Sun 13:05 Sunday Junior H’cap 4, 5 7 4 3 Sun 13:05 Firefly Russell Cup SH 3 6 3 3 Sun 14:15 / 16:00 Heron Cup 3 7 4 3 Sun 14:25 Graduate Goblet SH 3 7 4 3 Sun 16:00 Graduate Pursuit 3 3 2 3 Sun 16:05

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS WEEKEND

Young Guns 5 1 1 3 Sat 10:40 Mongrel’s Bowl 5 1 1 4 Sun TBC Top Dog Trophy 5 3 2 4 Sun TBC

Summer Club racing information and start times

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Event No. of Races No. to ‘Qualify’ Quorum Start Times

WINTER CLUB HANDICAP RACES / MINI-SERIES & PURSUIT RACE

Winter AM H’cap 5, 6 5 3 4 Sun DH 11.00 / SH 11.05 Winter PM H’cap 5, 6 5 3 4 Sun 13:40 Christmas Pudding Pursuit 1 1 4 Sun 10:40 Boxing Day H’cap 5, 6 1 1 4 Mon 11:00 New Years Day H’cap 5, 6 1 1 4 Fri 11:00 Chipstead Chiller H’cap 5, 6 12 6 4 Sun 10:30 / 11:45

SUMMER & WINTER RACING NOTESScoring Systems - All races and series (with the exception of Note 2) will be scored using the standard ISAF low points scoring system.

1. Firefly Points - if there is a quorum the results will be taken from times recorded for the Herbert Chase. If they have no quorum they will be counted in the Herbert Chase. Three of the Russell Cup races will be run within the Herbert Chase and count in the Firefly Points series.

2. Comet and Laser Points series will be scored using the CHIPS system in conjunction with the relevant Sailing Instructions (SIs).

3. Fast Handicap Points series to have Grand Prix finishing.

4. Classes to run their own events, however duty teams are expected to run the late afternoon races and provide patrol boat cover unless otherwise agreed with the relevant class captain. For lunchtime races aim to complete the race by 1.40pm to clear the race hut in time for afternoon racing.

5. Heron, Mirror, Topper, Pacer and other boats with PY more than 1190 will normally race 1 lap less than other classes if there are 4 or more laps but this may be varied by the OOD depending upon conditions. Optimists will normally complete one less lap than Herons, Mirrors, Toppers and Pacers again subject to the OOD’s discretion

6. Subject to sufficient competitors Junior/Youth prizes will be awarded for the main Club Handicap events (but NOT pursuit races). Juniors/Youths will compete in the main event and their results will be extracted.

7. Classes with no quorum in the same session are permitted to sail.

8. Fast Handicap and Douglas Stern race starts are combined, however the results should be separated for each race. If the Fast Handicap fleet does not have a quorum they are able to enter the Douglas Stern and their results will be counted. If the Douglas Stern does not have a quorum, boats may sail with the Fast Handicap Fleet, but their results will not be counted.

9. Optimist Points series will normally be run over the same course as the Novices’ Cup and Commodore’s Cup.

10. Classes have the option of awarding a third place to any helm who competes at an Open Meeting in that class, at a club outside of Chipstead SC. Similarly, if a class points race is not quorate and the helms wishing to enter that non-quorate race enter the handicap race taking place in that same half day race programme instead, their class has the option of awarding a third place to that helm. The number of third places that can be awarded to any helm is limited to a maximum of three occasions a season. If a class points race is not quorate, helms who compete at an Open Meeting in that class, at a club outside of Chipstead SC will not be entitled to claim a third place but for that same race, those helms who enter a handicap race at Chipstead SC as an alternative to the non-quorate race will be eligible to claim a third place. These awarded third places are counted towards the required number of races to qualify for a series.

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Sailing for disabled peopleHELP THE DISABLED SAIL (HTDS)HTDS has been at Chipstead Sailing Club for over 30 years. Meeting on Th ursday mornings from just after Easter until the end of October, sessions start at nominally 10:00 and continue until lunchtime and all have had a sail. Th e aim is to assist and encourage the disabled to sail.

Th ere are several types of boat:Wayfarers - stable dinghies fi tted with seats and crewed by experienced HTDS volunteers; an excellent training boat.Challenger - two-seat trimaran which can be sailed solo, or with a helper/instructor in front.WindRider - a trimaran which has a very simple rig (no centre board, single sail, foot-controlled rudder option).

Oxford hoists and slings enable wheelchair users to be transferred to boats from large pontoons. A safety boat is always available - useful for ‘rescuing’ those sailors who get blown down the lake or onto a shore!

Th e Sailing Club has access and changing/toilet facilities for the disabled.

Come and see what disabled sailing is all about. For more information please contact:

Richard Clarke ) 01689 8214942 fl utenet@gmail.com John Stutchbury ) 020 8654 44502 wickham43@prontomail.com

WEALDEN SAILABILITY We know that if someone has a disability a person’s life is not as free as they would like it to be. Outdoor sporting options in particular seem pretty limited. Wealden Sailability off ers the chance for anyone with a disability to experience the challenge and enjoyment of dinghy sailing. We provide training,support and specialised equipment to enable our clients to learn to sail, to learn to race or simply to get out on the water either alone or accompanied. Th ere is no age or other barrier--everyone is welcome and we try and cater for most types of disability.

We also have fun--we rely on volunteers and we try to do everything to make the time they give both rewarding and enjoyable.

Although we started a number of years ago, we only moved to Chipstead in May 2011.

We sail every Tuesday from April through to the end of October with occasional sessions on Th ursday mornings, and new for 2012, we are off ering a Racing Series on Th ursday evenings. If you can help (even if not on a regular basis) please contact:

David Mckee ) 01732 454197 or John King ) 01732 456454

www.wealdensailability.org

We know that if someone has a disability a person’s life is not as free as they would like it to be. Outdoor sporting options in particular seem pretty limited.

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1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS These Sailing Instructions (SIs) apply to all

races at CSC with the exception of Open Meetings , for which there is a separate set of ‘Sailing Instructions for Open Meetings’.

1.1 Races will be conducted under the current ISAF rules (except where amended by these instructions), the RYA prescriptions thereto, ‘Notes on Races’ in the Race & Social Programme, the relevant Class rules and these Sailing Instructions of Chipstead Sailing Club.

1.2 Eligible boats shall be entered by completing an entry on the Race Management computer.

1.3 Official communications to competitors will be posted near the course board by the entrance to the clubhouse.

1.4 Any changes to these Sailing Instructions will be displayed near the course board and will be clearly headed ‘Changes to the Sailing Instructions’. No change will normally be made within 20 minutes of the start of a race, but if a change after that time is necessary, it will be signaled by breaking out Flag ‘L’ and by three sound signals. Any permanent change to the Sailing Instructions will be posted near or on the course board for 4 weeks and thereafter displayed on the official notice board in the clubhouse.

1.5 A boat is entirely responsible for her own safety, whether or ashore, and nothing, whether in the Notice of Race or Sailing Instructions or anywhere else, reduces this responsibility.

1.6 It is for the boat to decide whether she is fit to sail in the conditions in which she will find herself. By launching, the boat confirms that she is fit for those conditions and her crew is competent to sail and compete in them.

1.7 The provision of patrol boats does not relieve a boat of her responsibilities as set out in 1.5 and 1.6

1.8 Boats sailed on the lake must be registered with the Membership Secretary.

1.9 The boat is required to hold adequate insurance and in particular to hold insurance against third party claims in the sum of at least £2,000,000.

1.10 Actions of the organisers do not reduce the responsibility of the boat nor make the organisers responsible for any loss, damage, death or personal injury, however this may have occurred, as a result of the boat sailing at Chipstead SC. The ‘organisers’ encompass everyone helping to run the race and the event, and include the organising authority, the race committee, the race officers and patrol boat crews.

1.11 Everyone engaged in either sailing or on patrol boat duties on the lake shall wear an adequate buoyancy aid. Wet or dry suits do not constitute adequate buoyancy.

1.12 Wet or dry suits shall be worn by everyone engaged in sailing on the lake between 25 December and 31 March inclusive. At least one person in a patrol boat must be similarly dressed and be prepared to enter the water.

1.13 Measurement certificates, proof of insurance and valid buoyancy certificates shall be made available, at reasonable notice, for inspection by any club official.

1.14 In Club Handicap and Pursuit races the Yardstick number of competing classes will be as determined by the Sailing Committee.

1.15 Supplementary Sailing Instructions (SSIs) may apply to special races as run by the Club or Classes. Such SSIs apply to Pursuit races, as prescribed in the ‘Race & Social Programme’, and these will be displayed near the course board on the day of the race.

Sailing Instructions for Club racingVersion 2010 (including August 2010 amendments). Sailing Instructions for Open Meeting are available on the Club website: www.chipsteadsc.org.uk/library/reference.asp

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2. COURSE2.1 The course and the number of laps will be

displayed on the course board not less than 20 minutes before the start of racing.

2.2 Unless otherwise indicated on the course board all marks of the course will be orange buoys painted with a letter, A to K, in black.

2.3 The standard ISAF three boat-length rule at marks will apply to all Club races.

3. STARTING3.1 The starting times (or the warning signal

time of the starting sequence) of races will be shown on the course board and in no circumstances will they be materially earlier than advertised.

3.2 The starting procedure will for all Club races will be as shown in the Notes for Races of the CSC Race Programme (the 10; 5; go. sequence)

3.3 Starting and finishing lines will be as indicated on the course board and will be either: (a) Club line: The transit of a line through a black and white post and the mast of the race box/starting platform. Inner distance and/or outer distance marks may be laid (b) A line between a mark and a mast or staff on the committee boat or shore clearly identified on the course board. In either case the course board may also prescribe that a mark will be laid at or near the inner end of the line, in which case the boats shall pass between it and the outer mark or limit.

3.4 A boat will be deemed as starting if crossing the start line correctly and within 10 minutes of its designated start time having past. Late starters must keep clear of boats preparing for the next start.

Starting: recalls

3.5 Individual recalls will be made displaying Flag ‘X’. The “Round-an-End” rule ISAF 30.1 will not apply. Recalled boats shall sail completely to the pre-start side of the starting line before starting.

3.6 General recalls will comply with ISAF rule 29.2 except that the start for the recalled boats shall be moved to the end of the current

starting sequence. The restart will take place 5 minutes after the last start in the original sequence, except for a recall of the last race.

(a) For a 5 min. recall sequence:- The First Substitute flag will be lowered 1 minute before the last start in the original sequence, with the Class and Black flag raised at the last start time (the P flag stays up) (b) In the event of a recall of the last race the restart will be 10 minutes after the originally scheduled start, with the sequence. The First Substitute flag will be lowered 4 minutes after the last start in the original sequence, with the Class, P, and black flags being raised one minute later.

Starting penalties

3.7 After a general recall the ISAF ‘Black Flag Rule’ 30.3 will apply to the recalled boats. In the case of start lines with no distance marks, any boat on the course side of the starting line within one minute of the starting signal will be disqualified.

4. FINISHING4.1 The finishing line will be as defined in 3.3

above.

4.2 Grand Prix (GP) finish.- After the leading boat of a race has finished all boats will finish when they next cross the finish line at the end of a lap irrespective of whether they have finished the full course. Boats in non-handicap races completing fewer laps will be scored behind those completing more laps. Boats in handicap races will have their times adjusted based on their average lap time.

4.3 If the race is shortened the race will be finished either: (a) All boats:- at the next crossing of the prescribed finishing line by the leading boat when continuing to sail the prescribed course (with subsequent finishers completing the course), and in the same direction as the start. Flag S will be flown. (b) By Class:- as (a) but at the next crossing of the prescribed finishing line by the leading boat of a Class. Flag S and the Class flag will be flown.

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Time limits

4.4 At the discretion of the Race Officer, if no boat has completed the course within 2 hours of the starting signal of the relevant class, the race will either be deemed void or results will be calculated on the positions at the end of the previously completed lap.

4.5 Boats which have not finished within 30 minutes of the first boat of the relevant Class crossing the finishing line may not be finished and will receive retirement points. The Race Officer can exercise discretion in applying this rule.

5. PROTESTS In addition to conforming to the requirements

of ISAF rule 61, those wishing to protest must notify the Race Officer of their intention at the earliest opportunity or immediately on coming off the water and confirm the protest to the protestee. A verbal notification is sufficient. The formal protest form shall be lodged within 30 minutes of the last boat of the relevant race to finish. The protesting boat is responsible to ensure that the Race Officer records the time & date, and signs the protest form on receipt within the prescribed time limit. Any forms received without this validation will be deemed to have been submitted outside of the prescribed time limit. Protests will be decided by a Protest Committee appointed by the Race Officer or Sailing Secretary. There is no deposit. Any protest should be heard within one month and deemed to have lapsed by declaration deadline time for the Top Dog.

6. DECLARATION Retiring boats should sign the declaration

sheet

7. SCORING7.1 The scoring system for any Club series will be

either (i) the ISAF Low Point Scoring System, or (ii) the CHIPS High Point Scoring System as selected by the Classes at the beginning of the sailing season.

7.2 For ISAF Low Point Scoring, points will be awarded as recommended in ISAF rules

Appendix A, except that: for Club series the “declared entry” for a race will equal the number of boats racing; the points for a retirement will be the declared entry plus 1; the points for a disqualification will be the declared entry plus 2. Any boat that does not start (DNC; DNS; OCS ) shall not be awarded a score.

7.3 Ties will be broken using ISAF rule A8.1 and, if scores remain level, in favour of the boat with the best discard. Successive discards will be examined until the tie is broken: if not then by the results in the last race sailed by both helms. Boats tied will be scored equally at the position they would have been given in the absence of the tie(s). ISAF Rule A7 will not be used. If a tie exists between two boats that have not sailed together in a series, a tie will be scored.

7.4 For CHIPS High Point Scoring, positions in each race will be converted to a series points score as specified in the “Definition of CHIPS”, which provides details of the system.

7.4.1 Activation of the heavy weather (HW) provision within CHIPS is entirely at the discretion of the Race Officer and can only be activated following a request by a Class competitor at least 30 minutes before the start of the race. HW is defined as having gusts in excess of 20mph. This can be measured with the hand-held anemometer or from the Clubhouse weather station. To activate the provision click the HW box in the results sequence of the Club computer.

8. OBSTRUCTIONS The following constitute obstructions at

which ISAF Part 2 Section C rules apply: (a) An imaginary straight line between the buoys laid on the south side of the lake adjacent to the boat park to protect anglers. Boats must not cross this imaginary line nor pass between these buoys and the shore; (b) An imaginary circle of radius 10m centred on any angler present anywhere on the lake; (c) An imaginary line 10m from the waterline of the island, which is situated to the west of the pontoons;

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(d) An imaginary circle of radius 10m centred on the buoy at the area of shallow water situated at the western end of the lake.

9. ELIGIBILITY TO RACE 9.1 Only monohull boats of overall hull length of

15 ft or less and with a RYA PY rating of 1014 or more shall be permitted to race. Trapezes are disallowed.

9.2 In a race series spanning more than one day a helm may count races sailed in more than one boat. In a one-day series any change in boat shall be restricted to the same type/class.

Top Dog & Mongrel’s Bowl races

9.3 For any Class with 7 or more Points Series qualifiers then the top 4 helms are permitted to sail in the Top Dog Race. For any class with 6 or less Series qualifiers then the top three are permitted to sail in the Top Dog Race

9.4 If a helm qualifies in a Class Points Series but is ineligible to sail in the Top Dog Race according to Rule 9.3 then he/she is permitted to sail in the Mongrel’s Bowl Race.

9.5 If a helm qualifies in more than one Class for the Top Dog Race in accordance with Rule 9.3 then he/she shall be permitted to sail in the Top Dog Race as a member of the Class determined as per the “Notes on Racing” section of the Racing Programme.

9.6 Pursuant to 9.5, the Sailing Secretary may decide on behalf of the helm as follows: (a) To sail in the Class for which he/she has achieved the highest place or, if the same position is achieved in more than one Class, then (b) To sail in the Class for which he/she has completed the greatest number of races or, if the same number of races has been sailed in more than one series, then (c) To sail in the primary class for which he/she is registered within the Club (NB this will be the class for which the helm undertakes duties).

9.6 If following application of the above criteria, a Class is left with less than the allowed number of boats (Rule 9.3) to participate

in the Top Dog Race (for whatever reason) then the helm that is next in position in the Points Series shall be offered the opportunity to sail as a replacement but he/she shall not be obliged to accept that offer. The offer shall not be extended by more than two positions below the allowed number of boats unless the Class has lost one or more helms to another Class through the application of the above criteria (in which case the number of offers may be increased by the number of boats lost to other Classes).

9.7 Any helm qualified to sail in the Top Dog Race in accordance with Rule 9.3, or is competing as a substitute in the Top Dog, shall not participate in the Mongrel’s Bowl in any Class even if not participating in the Top Dog.

9.8 Any crew competing in the Top Dog shall not participated in the Mongrel’s Bowl in any Class, as it is not permitted to sail in both the Top Dog and Mongrel’s Bowl.

9.9 All helms in the Top Dog or Mongrel’s Bowl are required to have qualified in the relevant Points Series by having sailed 9 or more races (including up to four Open meetings counted for the purpose of qualifying in the series).

9.10 The position of the first three boats of a class participating in the Top Dog shall count in determining the winning team.

10. NOTES TO COMPETITORS10.1 Boats not racing (which includes boats

awaiting their preparatory signal) shall keep clear of boats racing.(The following do not form part of the Rules, but should be observed nevertheless)

10.2 Boats that have finished shall sail clear of the finishing line without delay.

10.3 Sails shall not be left hoisted on boats moored to the pontoons or standing on the foreshore, which could impede the Race Officer’s view of the sailing area.

10.4 Competitors and club members should make themselves aware of the Club’s bylaws and safety requirements. (2-20).

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Helpful hints on race dutiesThese notes are intended as an aid to safe and efficient running of races and as a checklist of the more important items that may make your duty a little easier. For further details on how to run races please refer to ‘A Practical Guide to Running Races at Chipstead SC’.

1 One or Two Weeks Before Race-day OOD to contact (phone or e-mail with

confirmation) the race team, patrol and tea persons checking that they or their substitutes, will attend and remind them of need for adequate clothing and buoyancy aids. At least one member of each patrol crew should be prepared (with wet suit/dry suit) to enter the water if necessary.

2 On the Day Before leaving home ensure you have the

names and phone numbers of all persons on duty. Remember to bring your spectacles, ballpoint pen, watch, etc.

Make a list of the races and start times. Check the weather forecast.

At the Club – Before the Race◼ Keys for OODs are stored in the key safe in

the committee room or are hanging on the key rack.

◼ If safe is not unlocked, seek assistance from Duty Unlocking person (or Shirley).

◼ Open computer cabinet (in Clubhouse), start computer and the Race Management Computer system and set up race session in readiness for competitors to sign on electronically. Seek assistance if uncertain how to do this.

◼ Open the Race Hut and unlock cabinet containing race clocks and race computer start/timing computer. (If power in Race Hut is ‘off’, power switch is inside \clubhouse door.

◼ Hoist large Club Burgee at mast head.◼ Open and check the fuel store: if there is not

enough for the duty, buy more fuel (Tesco’s Riverhead is closest, but get a VAT receipt) for later reimbursement from Treasurer/bar/Shirley.

◼ Check in the Duty Team as they arrive and ensure that everyone knows what to do.

◼ Sort out flags for starts, attach them to halyards. Check sound signal and microphone.

◼ Set up Race Start/Timing computer system in Race Hut following instructions on the screen, setting up requisite number of races, start time for first race and synchronising the computer to the ‘master’ digital clock.

◼ Collect Binoculars, Radios, Voice Recorder, pens, Log Book and backup clock(s) from grey cabinet in Committee room if not in Race Hut.

◼ Check you know how to use Voice Recorder and delete any old recordings.

◼ Check wind direction and strength at the club.◼ Ask patrol boat crews to check that all marks

are in place and be prepared to move them if necessary.

◼ Go to the headland and re-check wind, look for calms at marks (to determine whether this impacts on choice of course or whether buoys should be re-located.

◼ If a Race Hut start is intended, refer to the standard courses and determine which one is appropriate to the wind conditions, choose a starting line and a finishing line. If a non-standard course is chosen then seek approval of the Sailing Secretary or Class Captain. Consider whether use of a committee boat will give a better race.

◼ Set the course on the Course Board and the number of laps for each class. AOOD should check that all is OK. (N.B. For Wed. evenings the number of laps for the slow fleet should normally be one less than for the fast fleet, aiming for a duration of about 1 hour for the leading boat in the slow fleet). Course must be set at least 20 minutes before the start.

◼ Ensure that the same line is used for starting and finishing in any race for which some boats may be required to complete less laps.

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◼ Brief Patrol Crews on: preferred positions, radios, remind everyone that safety is paramount, people first boats second.

3. Patrol Crews – Before the Race◼ Remember to bring: buoyancy aid and warm

clothes including dry/wet suits as required since you may need to enter the water.

◼ Put outboards on the Patrol Boats in Boat Shed. Check the fixing screws are tight and the safety chain is attached between the engine and the PB.

◼ Fill fuel tanks from fuel cans in the fuel store if necessary.

◼ Collect a radio from the committee room for each patrol boat.

◼ Check that each PB has a paddle, rope for towing, ladder for “swimmers”, anchor.

◼ The RIBs are available for use only by authorised helms who have either completed the RYA Power Boat Level 2 or the CSC Power Boat Training course. Exchange your ‘Rib Ticket’ for the Rib keys from the Duty Officer (or Shirley) – remember to collect after your duty.

◼ Launch 2 patrol boats/Ribs using the winch to launch and recover boats, and check availability of a third in readiness for emergencies.

◼ Check engines, ensure they start and run smoothly.

◼ Report to OOD that all is ready, also check radios and race course, agree positions on the lake, go afloat 15 minutes before the first start.

◼ Check buoys are as required by OOD, adjusting positions if necessary.

4. Postponements◼ Races must not be started before advertised

times (the only exception being the second part of a back to back race) but may be started late (due to no wind, insufficient patrol facilities, etc). If it is necessary to delay race times by more than say 10 minutes then use the postponement sequence:

To Postpone: Make one sound signal. Raise answering pennant ‘AP’.

To restart: Make one sound signal. Lower ‘AP’.

1 minute later: make one sound signal, raise appropriate class flag as 10 minutes signal.

Races not started within 45 minutes of the scheduled time may be cancelled by agreement between the OOD, the relevant Class Captain(s) and the Sailing Secretary.

5. Starting Races Decide who is to check time, raise/lower flags,

make sound signals, watch the line. Ensure all are aware of the race starting

sequence from your list, which could be compiled as follows:

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6. Recalls◼ Individual Recall: When you can identify all

the boats over the line at the start then: - Sound signal. - Raise Flag ‘X’. - Write down numbers of early starters. (Competitors will hear 2 signals including the start signal) - Tick-off early starters as they return and re-cross line. Mark non-returning starters on race sheet as “OCS” (on course side), they are disqualified. 4 minutes later, or once all OCS boats have re-crossed the start-line; lower ‘X’ (prepare for next start).

◼ General Recall: If you cannot identify all the premature starters then: 2 sound signals. Raise “First Substitute” (‘FS’).

(Competitors will hear 3 signals including the start signal).

NB. One minute rule will apply to the restart, with disqualifications.

The recalled class restarts “at the end of the queue” 5 minutes after the last normal start. Note that the restart sequence starts one minute before the last normal start, also that the recalled-class flag is raised only 5 minutes prior to the new start. The restart sequence is:

Last start minus 1 minute: Sound signal. Lower ‘FS’.

Last start: Sound signal. Lower class flag for normal start. Raise recalled-class flag and Black Flag. (NB. Leave ‘P’ flag flying. These actions become the combined warning & preparatory signals).

Last start + 4 minutes: Sound signal. Lower Black flag, record “OCS” for boats on course side of line until the start, they are disqualified (i.e. “One Minute Rule” applies).

Last start + 5 minutes: recalled-class 2nd start. Sound signal. Lower class flag and ‘P’.

If another class starts prematurely and another general recall sequence is necessary, dip ‘FS’ to half mast (approx 30 seconds) and then raise it again.

Record the start time for the general recalled fleet and record the lap times for all competitors in the recalled fleet.

7. During the Race◼ Return to the main computer to print off

lap sheets immediately after the race has started. These should not be printed until the 5-minute signal for the race. They may be printed one at a time or all together. A retirement sheet should also be printed. For pursuits the computer will print out a Signing-off sheet.

◼ As each boat completes a lap, note positions/times on lap sheets. If you have “lost” a boat, radio the patrol boats and check foreshore for retirements.

◼ Check weather, wind and lap times. Estimate finishing times for race leaders and tail-enders.

◼ Consider need for additional patrol cover and need to shorten course.

8. Shortening (Remember leader should race for approx 75

minutes. There is no requirement to shorten a race because of heavy weather)

Selective Shorten Course: for specific classes only, then:

2 sound signals. Raise ‘S’ and class flag(s). Leading boat in each fleet will finish at the next crossing of the finishing line in the starting direction when continuing to sail the prescribed course (although handicap fleets may be required to complete a full lap).

General Shorten Course: for all classes racing, then:

2 sound signals. Raise ‘S’. Race can also be shortened to finish between a committee boat (flying flag ‘S’) and a mark.

9. Finishing◼ As boats pass through the finish line, note

winner’s times and finish order against the respective sail numbers. For Handicap Classes race time in seconds must be recorded for all boats.

◼ In the event of a protest the protesting helm must advise the OOD of his intention to protest immediately on coming ashore and complete the protest form within 30 minutes of the last boat finishing the race. The OOD is responsible for assigning someone to organise the protest hearing but this does not mean he/she has to sit on the committee.

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◼ Return to the main computer to enter and score the results by clicking “Produce RACE RESULTS”. The computer will ask you to enter times/positions in the same order as on the lap sheets. Enter the times exactly as recorded – you do not need to adjust manually to allow for offset start times. General recalled fleets will require manual calculation.

◼ View the results of each race in turn, check you are content that the data entered is accurate, in particular check the number of laps. Print out the results.

◼ When scoring has been completed, use the “Go Back” facility to return the Race Management System to the Welcome screen for the next sailing session. Normally leave the computer running at the end of the day so that the results can be downloaded. Seek assistance if you are uncertain how to do anything.

10. Patrol Boats on the Water◼ Look out for boats in trouble. Should you see

a capsize, observe how they are recovering the situation and be prepared to go to their assistance should difficulties continue.

◼ Your main concern is for people. If they are recovering themselves, OK. But if not, get them into the patrol boat as safely and quickly as possible. The water can be very cold and people tire very quickly when cold.

◼ If in any doubt, leave the capsized boat – get the injured back to shore, radio the OOD for call-out of medical/emergency assistance. Don’t take chances. Hypothermia is a potential killer. If necessary you may need to enter the water to provide assistance.

◼ Always prevent injury to those in the water by contact with the propeller. Where the patrol boat approaches a boat with either people or trailing ropes, keep the engine in neutral and consider turning off the engine. Approach from downwind with propeller further from people/ropes, etc. Always turn off engine during recovery of people. Keep an eye on the rest of your area for others in trouble.

General Advice◼ Help the dinghy crew to help themselves

before taking over. Prompt action such as “walking the mast up” may be all that is required. Once you take over, get the crew into the Dory / RIB before dealing with the capsize. Keep a lookout for others in trouble.

◼ Abandoned boats should be retrieved after the race.

◼ The health and safety of the Patrol Crew is vital to the safety of those racing. If cold request flasks of hot tea/coffee from those on tea duty.

11. After the Race◼ Record names of duty absentees in the Log

Book.◼ Record state of patrol boats/engines/radios/

computer, etc, noting all faults, in the Log Book.

◼ Ensure that all is cleared away and that race hut, engine safes and boat shed are locked securely, and arrange for the alarms to be set.

◼ There is an ‘End of Day’ check list for both the OOD and the Patrol Boat Crews, that for the OOD is in the Race Box and the list for the Patrol Boat Crews is attached to the inside of the Patrol Boat shed door.

12. Operation of the Winch The electric winch should always be used for

pulling the Patrol boats out of the water. It also helps for more controlled launching, particularly of the RIBs, which are significantly heavier than the Newmatic 400 Patrol boats or Dories.

Mains power to the winch is on only when the Clubhouse is open

To Launch; i) Attach one end of the winch rope to the boat

trailer.ii) Take a single turn clockwise around the winch

drum.iii) Untie painter from trailer and unhook trailer

winch hook from boat.iv) One person steers trailer whilst second

uses winch rope to act as a brake as boat is manoeuvred into the water.

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To Recover;i) Check that the winch is ready by pressing the

foot-switch on the concrete plinth located about six feet to the right of the winch - if the capstan does not rotate, check that the small red emergency stop button on the top of the cabinet is in the ‘Up’ position.

(The winch power is normally ‘on’ with the Clubhouse power but there is a winch switch (rotary red) and RCDs in the winch switch box. If necessary obtain the key to the winch switch-box from the Committee Room key rack (orange ribbon), turn the red rotary switch to on and/or reset the RCD (s) breaker. Re-lock the switch box and return the key)

ii) Attach the winch rope to the boat trailer and position the trailer for recovery

iii) Wind the other end of the rope clockwise round the capstan with three turns.

iv) Float the boat onto the half -submerged trailer and secure with the trailer winch hook. Check that the jockey wheel is free to rotate.

v) Tension the tail-end of the rope, operate the foot switch and haul the boat up. Ensure no one is in the vicinity of the rotating capstan and advise people to stand clear of the rope.

vi) After use the winch can be isolated by depressing the red emergency button if desired

vii) At ‘end of day’ cover the winch with the green cover, rope inside and then the plastic sheet

BUOYANCY, WET/DRY SUITS & SAFETY REGULATIONSCSC Bylaws state that buoyancy aids must be worn at all times on the water and that wet/dry suits must be worn between January 1st and March 31st. Note that wet/dry suits do not constitute personal buoyancy.

DO NOT FORGET TO SIGN ON USING THE RACE COMPUTER

RACE MANAGEMENT TEAMS

All members of Chipstead Sailing Club - boat and non-boat owners - are expected to ‘volunteer’ for at least 4 half-day Race Management Duties to ensure the quality of racing is maintained throughought the season.

Race Management Duties will be allocated by Class Captains.

Suggested numbers required for Race Management Teams

Session No. of OOD AOD Patrol Teas people crew

Sat am 2 0 0 2 0

Sat pm, Sun am/pm, 9 1 2 4 2 Winter

Wed pm Group sailing

2 0 0 2 0

Wed eve 7 1 2 4 0

Opens * 7 1 2 4 0

* Each class to arrange their own tea duty at their open event

.Members are reminded that AM duties must overlap PM duties with a change-over at 13.15 on Sundays to ensure that a patrol boat is manned at all times during the hand-over period.

On some Sundays, lunchtime races need to be started by the AM crew and finished by the PM crew. See the Race Note 3 on page 20 regarding events run by individual Classes.

Members are reminded to check the duty rota issued by their Class Captain and note the dates for their duties. It is a Member’s responsibility to turn up on time for duties, or to make arrangements for an exchange of duty with another suitably qualified Club member, and to notify the relevant OOD’s and Class duty administrator of such exchanges. Members are advised that their club membership may be jeopardised if they do not carry out their duties.

In addition, members are expected to ‘volunteer’ for 2 half-day sessions of Winter Working Parties during the first six weekes of the year to help maintain Club facilities.

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SINGLE-HANDED DINGHY CLASSES

CSC PY RYA PY Design Nationals 2012 2012 (‘11) 2011 (‘10)

British Moth 1168 1932 31 (24)Byte ISAF 1190 1190 (+20) 1990 13 (11)Byte C2 ISAF 1140 1140 1990 Comet 1179 1179 1981 39 (27)Europe ISAF 1145 (+2) 1960 18 (14)Finn ISAF 1060 1060 1949 42 (31)K1 keelboat 1062 (+2) 2009 21 (–)Laser 4.7 * ISAF 1175 1175 1971 71 (37)Laser Radial * ISAF 1110 1110 (+4) 1971 145 (123)Laser * ISAF 1085 1085 (+3) 1971 81 (47)Laser Pico Race 1260 1260 1995 – (38)Lightning 368 1154 1154 (+2) 1977 17 (25)OK Dinghy ISAF 1109 1957 42 (32)Optimist * ISAF 1640 1646 1947 448 (490)Phantom 1025 1025 (–5) 1971 79 (81)Rooster 8.1 1050 1050 (–2) 1971 – (19)RS Tera Sport * ISAF 1455 1455 (–4) 2005 86 (72)RS Tera Pro * ISAF 2005RS Vareo 1045 1045 (+7) 2001 29 (20)Solo NATIONAL 1150 1150 (–3) 1956 95 (78)Splash ISAF 1184 1988 10 (6)Solution 2006 12 (9) Streaker 1162 1162 1975 46 (46)Supernova 1068 1068 (+3) 1995 34 (38)Topper 4.2 * ISAF 1976 43 (45)Topper * ISAF 1319 1301 (+4) 1976 324 (348)

◼ Bold type = classes with CSC fleet status

DOUBLE-HANDED DINGHY CLASSES

CSC PY RYA PY Design Nationals 2012 2012 (‘11) 2011 (‘10)

Albacore NATIONAL 1050 1062 (–2) 1954 34 (45)Bosun 1198 1959 – (–)Cadet * ISAF 1432 1947 80 (82)Enterprise ISAF 1115 1117 1955 58 (51)Firefly NATIONAL 1168 1168 1946 53 (66)GP14 ISAF 1127 1127 1949 52 (60)Graduate 1138 1150 (–10) 1952 15 (19)Graduate classic 1167 1952 Gull 1363 1956 – (–)Heron 1366 1346 1950 10 (14)Lark 1073 1073 1967 43 (47)Laser II ISAF 1035 1035 1979 – (–)Laser 2000 1090 1090 1998 44 (74)Laser Pico Race 1265 1265 1995 – (–)Leader 1960 7 (–)Miracle 1195 1195 (+5) 1973 34 (43)Mirror * ISAF 1385 1385 1963 77 (37)National 12 1083 1083 (–4) 1936 53 (76)Pacer 1193 1965 – (–)RS Feva XL * ISAF 1200 1200 2002 102 (115)RS Vision 1093 1093 2003 – (–)RS 200 1057 1057 1995 158 (80)Scorpion NATIONAL 1050 1053 1960 63 (81)Tasar ISAF 1033 1018 (–5) 1975 21 (30)Topper Xenon 1079 (+9) 2005 – (–)Wanderer 1144 1144 (+4) 1981 15 (19)

◼ * = RYA junior/youth classes

Multi-class racing on handicap at Chipstead SCChipstead SC analyses results of handicap races and reviews Local Club Yardsticks to ensure racing is fair and competitive. Used for Handicap and Pursuit Races. Local Club and RYA Yardsticks for 2012, along with National Championship attendances, are listed below for boats suited to sailing on Longford Lake.

Veterans Tankard handicap seriesAdjustments to local yardsticks are made for eligible sailors, as follows:

Helms age on 31/12/201160 to 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +1064 to 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +2068 to 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3072 to 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +4076 to 79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5080 or over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +60

Double-handed dinghies raced single-handedWhen double-handed dinghies are sailed single-handed in races where it is permitted to do so, the helm must sign-on as Single Handed in the RMS computer. The computer will adjust the local yardstick as follows

Scorpion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –10Firefly/Graduate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –30Enterprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –20Heron/Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –40.

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Popular dinghy classes at Chipstead SCChipstead SC off ers one of the broadest ranges of one-design single- and double-handed fl eet racing in South East England. For nearly 60 years classes most suited to the prevailing winds at Longford Lake have become established fl eets. Other emerging classes race within a handicap fl eet

SINGLE-HANDED DINGHY FLEETS

Comet Class Association8 www.cometsailing.org.uk

Laser / Radial / 4.7 Class Association8 www.laser.org.uk

Optimist Class Association8 www.optimistsailing.org.uk

(National) Solo Class Association8 www.solosailing.org.uk

Topper Class Association8 www.gbrtopper.co.uk

OTHER SINGLE-HANDED CLASSES

Byte Class Association8 www.byteclass.org.uk

Finn Class Association8 www.fi nnuk.org.uk

Lightning 368 Class Association8 www.lightning368.org

Phantom Class Association8 www.phantomclass.org.uk

RS Tera Class Association8 www.rstera.org

Streaker Class Association8 www.streaker-class.org.uk

Supernova Class Association8 www.supernovadinghy.org

DOUBLE-HANDED DINGHY FLEETS

Enterprise Class Association8 www.sailenterprise.co.uk

(National) Firefl y Class Association8 www.fi refl ysailing.org.uk

Graduate Class Association8 www.graduatedinghy.com

Heron Class Association8 www.heron-dinghy.org.uk

(National) Scorpion Class Association 8 www.sailscorpion.co.uk

OTHER DOUBLE-HANDED CLASSES

(National) Albacore Class Association 8 www.albacore.org.uk

Mirror Class Association8 www.ukmirrorsailing.com

National 12 Class Association8 www.national12.org

RS200 Class Association8 www.rs200sailing.org

RS Feva Class Association8 www.rsfeva.org

Tasar Class Association8 www.tasar.org.uk

Wanderer Class Association8 www.wanderer.org.uk

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A growing number of Club members use social media and it is hoped that CSN will enhance communications about the many and varied aspects of sailing, social events, members’ achievements, local clubs and communities.

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PRESIDENT Ian Walker

VICE PRESIDENTS R. Daws, P. Devitt, D. Fulford-Smith, C. Holden,

GENERAL COMMITTEE

COMMODORE Greg Jenkins ) 01732 454843 2 commodore@chipsteadsc.org.uk

REAR COMMODORE John Higham ) 01737 557353 2 rearcommodore@chipsteadsc.org.uk

CLUB SECRETARY Mark Ashford ) 01689 858882 2 secretary@chipsteadsc.org.uk

TREASURER Robert Goldsmith ) 020 8777 4324 29 Farm Drive Shirley Croydon, CR0 8HX 2 treasurer@chipsteadsc.org.uk

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Sue Wilson ) 01372 740155 2 membership@chipsteadsc.org.uk

SAILING SECRETARY Richard Gibbons ) 07802 204944 2 sailingsecretary@chipsteadsc.org.uk

TRAINING PRINCIPAL Paul Rayner ) 01732 364115 2 training@chipsteadsc.org.uk

ADMINISTRATION SECRETARY Andrew Thomson ) 07809 761623 2 solo@chipsteadsc.org.uk

HOUSE SECRETARY John Shannon ) 01689 862952 2 j.shannon539@btinternet.com

SOCIAL SECRETARY Position Vacant 2 socialsec@chipsteadsc.org.uk

CLUB BOSUN John Carter ) 01825 830482 2 bosunjohn@btinternet.com

ELECTED MEMBERS John Clementson ) 07768 383780 2 john.clementson@musto.com

Donald Edgar ) 01732 464672 2 donaldedgar@yahoo.com

Les Brown ) 01471 703468 2 lebjtb@aol.com

HOUSE COMMITTEE:

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CATERING Shirley Sinclair ) 01959 573861

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mark Ashford ) 01689 858882 John Carter ) 01825 830482 Roger Cherrill ) 020 8660 2161 Mike Clee ) 020 8658 5996 Mike Cooley ) 01959 522587 John Fox ) 020 8462 4563 Clive Marsden ) 01732 833794 Ryan Newman ) 01689 898544 Val Palmer ) 01959 534481

SOCIAL TEAM Verna Hunt, Carol Martin, Carol Rochford, Kathy Taylor 2 socialteam@chipsteadsc.org.uk

RYA TRAINING CENTRE

TRAINING PRINCIPAL Paul Rayner ) 01732 364115 2 training@chipsteadsc.org.uk

TRAINING CO-ORDINATOR Jane Marshall ) 01737 762756 2 sailtraining@chipsteadsc.org.uk

CHIEF DINGHY INSTRUCTOR Richard Delisle ) 01227 791637 2 chiefinstructor@chipsteadsc.org.uk

CHIEF POWERBOAT INSTRUCTOR Peter Hazlewood ) 01732 454440 2 pbtraining@chipsteadsc.org.uk

RESULTS & HANDICAPS Thelma Dutton ) 01959 572153 2 thelma.dutton@btinternet.com

UNICORN & PUBLICITY Sophie Poston ) 01732 454575 2 publicity@chipsteadsc.org.uk

SAILING PROGRAMME & SOCIAL MEDIA Richard Gibbons ) 07802 204944 2 sailingsecretary@chipsteadsc.org.uk

PRINT PRODUCTION Jim Starr ) 07958 479 385 2 jimstarr02@gmail.com

SAILING COMMITTEE:

SAILING SECRETARY Richard Gibbons ) 07802 204944 2 sailingsecretary@chipsteadsc.org.uk

COMET CLASS CAPTAIN Bernard Stott ) 01662 675876 2 comet@chipsteadsc.org.uk

ENTERPRISE CLASS CAPTAIN Peter Boulden ) 020 8300 3181 2 enterprise@chipsteadsc.org.uk

FAST HANDICAP CLASS CAPTAIN incl Mirror Class Richard Ball ) 01732 356744 2 fasthandicap@chipsteadsc.org.uk

FIREFLY CLASS CAPTAIN Neil Banks ) 01737 358461 2 firefly@chipsteadsc.org.uk

GRADUATE CLASS CAPTAIN Peter Flory ) 01732 887211 2 graduate@chipsteadsc.org.uk

HERON CLASS CAPTAIN Peter Moulton ) 01483 270290 2 heron@chipsteadsc.org.uk

LASER CLASS CAPTAIN incl. 4.7, Radial, Standard, 8.1 Classes Russell Levermore ) 07973 265123 2 laser@chipsteadsc.org.uk

SCORPION CLASS CAPTAIN Simon Gillow ) 01622 299786 2 scorpion@chipsteadsc.org.uk

SOLO CLASS CAPTAIN Andrew Thompson ) 07809 761623 2 solo@chipsteadsc.org.uk

TOPPER CLASS CAPTAIN John Taylor-Ingle ) 020 8777 6646 2 topper@chipsteadsc.org.uk

OPTIMIST & JUNIOR CLASS CAPTAINS incl. RS Tera, Topper, Laser 4.7, RS Feva Peter Wolstenholme ) 01689 853711 Simon Yeates ) 01732 884914 2 juniors@chipsteadsc.org.uk

SATURDAY CLUB CO-ORDINATOR Dean Chapman ) 020 8460 7115 2 saturdayclub@chipsteadsc.org.uk

RYA VOLVO CHAMPION CLUB LIAISON Simon Yeates ) 01732 884914 2 vcc@chipsteadsc.org.uk