Class Rules in Club Races.

   If the boat is not "in class" then there may be a case for modifying the handicap. You could, for instance penalise Lasers by several PY points if they are using non class sails.

An extreme case - a Wayfarer with a trapeze (often done in sailing schools) could race, but not with the Wayfarer PY.

Gordon

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gordon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Sep 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1037	Post Options Post Reply Quote gordon Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Class Rules in Club Races. Posted: 17 May 10 at 4:18pm
	If the boat is not "in class" then there may be a case for modifying the handicap. You could, for instance penalise Lasers by several PY points if they are using non class sails. An extreme case - a Wayfarer with a trapeze (often done in sailing schools) could race, but not with the Wayfarer PY. Gordon
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ellistine Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 06 Mar 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 762	Post Options Post Reply Quote ellistine Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 May 10 at 4:05pm
	I've always wondered if the Laser 4000's daft PY of 908 was a consequence of club racing without the corrector weights and racks set out to maximum??

Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 17 May 10 at 3:57pm
	To what extent would you overlook class rules in club handicap races? Looking for opinions on this one. Personally I like to keep my boat spot on rule wise for club races but I notice that some aren't quite so picky. Non Class sails being an obvious and understandable example. I've quite fancied fitting a gybing strop on the boom but class rules don't allow. I Know opinions will vary and peace and harmony in club houses is an important factor as well. Your opinions would be appreciated Edited by GK.LaserII