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"Town Hall" Discussion of 2022 race logistics
Pac Cup committee chairs discuss ratings, measurement, requirements, shipment, and more
"Town Hall" Discussion of 2022 race logistics
Pac Cup committee chairs discuss ratings, measurement, requirements, shipment, and more
What about this rating stuff for my boat?
(From a recent email)
Do I have to demonstrate my emergency steering?
Maybe. Your inspector may ask for a demo, and some inspectors do this routinely. This typically is conducted with the main rudder tightly locked on centerline; the emergency steering is then used to execute 180 degree course changes to port and starboard without adjusting the main rudder lock or lashing.
When will my finish be?
We try to cluster the finishes around Sunday through Tuesday, so for 2022, that's July 25-ish and after. Sail faster than your rating, and you will finish sooner. Earliest boats will likely finish Saturday.
And, of course the converse is true. Stragglers, or boats with problems may finish as late as July 27 or even a day or two later.
What kind of emergency help will be provided?
You must be prepared to complete the race without help, even with surprises. Those who do not feel competent to address unforeseen situations should not venture offshore.
Are the seminars required?
Only the required percentage of crew attending the USSailing/ISAF-certified Safety at Sea Seminars.
On the other hand, our optional seminars contain a host of useful information.