GBCA Discussion Forum

Thanks for the link, but how do I find this on the gbca page in the future? 

As the first boat that rounded, it was present and vertical....  Maybe something happened in between.

Where can I find the Rum Series standings. I see the individual race results on the results page, but cant put my finger on the overallstandings after three races.

In the past Icicle Series there was an advantage to Pole-less Spinnaker boats compared Spinnaker Boats with poles that were included in the same class.  These advantages include:

1) Pole-less Spinnakers are advantaged on reaching legs, of which we typically have two reaches on a Rum Course.

2) Pole-less Spinnakers typically carry much more sail area while off the wind compared to Symmetrical Spins.

I understand that these differences should be normalized in PHRF ratings, but the PHRF measurements are based on typical Windward-Leeward racing.  As we sail more reaching legs, the Pole-less Gennakers are much more accommodating compared to the cuts of Symmetrical sails.  This is compounded in one design symmetrical classes that limit to a single downwind sail.

In fact, there are greater similarities between sprit boats and pole-less spin boats with regards to downwind sailing angles, sail inventory and sail handling.

What do you all think...
Should Pole-less boats get there own class?  There have been 12-15 registered in the past two Harvest Moon races, so there are plenty boats yo make a class.

Should the sprit class be changed to an Assymetrical class that includes Pole-less spins?

Love to hear from the Pole-less gang and others.

Racing into the Kemah Channel at midnight should be fun!  Can't wait!!

Darin

I don't believe your interpretation is in line with the Sailing Instructions. As written,   "to score first place, a yacht must both cross the finish line first and record the next four finishers."  Did Southern Cross stay at the finish line and record the finishes?   If they did, then you should score them. But if they went home and ignored the responsibility, then the first boat that does finish and record scores is first.

Please remain consistent with the SIs.   If you are going to Chuck boats in the first race due to a time limit in the SIs,  then keep following the SIs till you post an ammendment.