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One Design Racing 2016

Wednesday Night Racing
May 4 - October 5

This is the popular organized racing series. It is competitive, but great fun. All levels of sailing experience are welcome. Boats are claimed by 5:30 PM with the first start at 6:00 PM, 1800 hours sharp, fall season will start a half hour earlier . We aim for 3 races. It is a great night of good racing, followed by wonderful camaraderie and lively discussions. If questionable or bad weather is clearly going to occur, the Chair will contact the members; otherwise, participants are to come to the club.
 
Starting Sequence-The three minute start sequence will be used. Sounds made are:
  • at three minutes- 3 long,
  • at 2 minutes- 2 long,
  • at one minute, 30 seconds- one long, one short,
  • at 1 minute- 1 long,
  • at 30 seconds- 3 short,
  • at 20 seconds- 2 short,
  • at 10 seconds- 1 short,
  • last 5 seconds- one short at each second.

There will be no signal made before the three minute warning of 3 long sounds. Competitors are urged to remain near the starting area and ready to race between races.

 

Open Sailing

Unlimited daysailing with family and friends. If you have a couple of hours, you can go for a sail with no special clothing, no crew, and no hassle!

Sailing Lessons

Jr. Sailing Instructors will be available to teach during the period of the Jr. program.

Annual Regatta

The Championship Regatta is opened to all FOS members. Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for skipper and crew. This year’s regatta will be held Saturday, October 8.

High Point Awards trophies will be presented to the high point skipper and to the high point crew for 2015 at the FOS supper at the end of the fall series. A plaque with their names will be hung in the clubhouse.

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