Two new race marks have been laid for 2012, to give a wider range of courses in differing wind conditions.
They are:
Bar Mark, estimated @ N55 06.00, W07 29.60
Crana Mark, estimated @ N55 07.80, W07 28.42
Full details of the location of race marks and new courses are available in the downloads section of the web-site, and in the 2012 Club Handbook, available to all paid up members.
Why not come along to the Opening Day Lunch on Sunday 15th April and pick up your handbook there!
In line with arrangements at many other clubs, this year we are trialling the use of a Race Declaration Form. The form will be used to collect race information and confirm the membership status of all participating sailors. There will be a small fee of 5 EUR (or £5) for visitors wishing to race on members’ boats, and a campaign to encourage interested non-sailors to come along and try crewing.
The first visit is free, and the limit of six races as a visitor has not been changed. If a visitor decides to become a member, they will be entitled to a 50% discount in the first year, and any race levies will also be deducted from their first year subscription.
Race Declaration Forms must be submitted to the Sailing Office in the Clubhouse after racing along with any fees due, and new forms are available on-line and in the clubhouse.
This process will be introduced after the Opening Day Race.
Don’t forget, the opening day race is on Saturday 14th April at 12:00
Cafe B-calmed has planned a pre-race breakfast in the clubhouse, and soup and sandwiches after racing.
With all the great weather for boat preparation, there could be a record turnout!
A web registration at www.londonderryport.com/clipper is now available for pre-booking berths.
It has a host of other information and should be useful for anyone planning their trip.
Kieran McAllister
(LSYC Clipper Event Liaison)
All Class 1 racing this year will be run under the IRC handicap system, for all yachts holding a valid 2012 certificate.
Would all skippers please send 2012 certificates to the Sailing Secretary, Paul McSorley (paul@mcsorleyp.wanadoo.co.uk) in advance of their first race of the season.
Yachts without valid IRC certificates are eligible to race in Club Class 2 under the performance handicap system.
