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Sailboat Racing.....
we all do it. Even if you're just out for a leisurely day sail.
You'll see a
boat over there and ask yourself am I moving better than him?
Will I get up to that cove before
him? For some reason it is just an innate thing all sailors do. Even if
you don't race.
One of Windycrest's functions is hosting formal
races for members. From day races, series racing, and even to the
national level,
Windycrest supports its membership with a great
racing program. The racers are the best source for information on
Windycrest racing.
Any of them would love to answer your questions
about any aspect of our program. Below is a simple primer for the
inquisitively uninitiated.
For our schedules
go to our
Racing & Events Calendar.
For
Windycrest, Centerboards classes (smaller, lighter boats) and Keelboat
classes (heavier cabin style boats) race on the same day.
The PRO or
Principal Race Officer, is the person running the races for the day.
They conscript a group of 6 people to assist them.
There are generally 3 people on the Race committee boat, and 2 each on the two mark boats.
Sunday Racing - Skippers and crew usually arrive
from 11:30 to 12:30 to prep and
launch their boats before
1:00pm.
At 1:00 pm, the PRO hosts a
competitors meeting in the pavilion. The PRO might announce any issues
of the day, and skippers may ask any
questions. Right before the
competitors meeting is the time that beginners and novices seeking crew
positions would want to be around
searching for boats that need crew.
The first start sequence begins at 2:00 pm, so most boats will shove
off the docks shortly after the Competitors meeting.
Wednesday
Evening Racing - Skippers & Crew usually arrive around 5:00
to 5:30 PM to eat a Windycrest Burger or Hot Dog.
The competitor's meeting is about 6:00 PM with the
first race around 6:50 PM.
Skipper's Meetings start at
12:00 noon after Daylight Savings Time
If you have
questions regarding the racing schedule contact the
Fleet Captain.
Other helpful links are listed below.
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