- Yacht of the Year
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- Breaking Waves
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- Pursuit Races
- Labor Day Crew Swap Regatta
- Commodore’s Cup
- Frostbite Races
Competitors List
Race, Casual Race, and Cruise Fleets
2021
Revised on 2021-06-15
Notes and handicaps are specific to the Beercan Series. They may vary for other events.
Codes: (IB)Inboard, (NS)Non-Spinnaker, (FP)Fixed Prop not in Aperture, (OB)outboard, (IB)Inboard, (RF)Roller-furling mainsail, (SK)Shoal Keel, (TM)Tall Mast, (###%)Jib Size, (ODR)One-Design Rig, (R)Race, (CR)Casual Race, (C)Cruise
Fleet | Division | Boat | Class | SailNo | HelmName | PHRFTOT | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Race | 1 | Awesome | J30 | 243 | Daniel Prochaska | 139 | 165%, IB, R | |
Race | 1 | Ten-Seven | J30 | 291 | Mark Hazlett | 141 | IB, 155%, R | |
Race | 1 | Bebop | S2 7.9 | 357 | Dennis Wenker | 168 | 150%, OB, R | |
Race | 1 | Endeavour | S2 7.9 | 525 | Justin & Michelle Farner | 168 | OB, R | |
Race | 1 | Ragtime | S2 7.9 | 399 | John Larson | 168 | ODR, R | |
Race | 1 | Blew Bayou | Merit 25 | 517 | Rick Hughes | 168 | OB, 155%, R | |
Race | 1 | Yellow Jacket | S2 7.9 | 79238 | Kevin Mullarky | 168 | OB, R | |
Race | 1 | Sniper | Pocket Rocket 22 | 29853 | Luca Hynnek | 174 | R | |
Race | 3 | Nemo | J22 | 795 | Saint Croix Sailing School | 183 | 100%, R | |
Race | 3 | Wind Dancer | J22 | 803 | Saint Croix Sailing School | 183 | 100%, R | |
Casual Race | 3 | Savannah Rose | J22 | 1469 | Jon Morris | 183 | 100%, CR | |
Race | 3 | Fillmore | J22 | 1574 | Luke MacMenamin | 183 | 100%, R | |
Casual Race | 3 | Luna | J22 | 517 | Lynn Gallandat | 183 | 100%, CR | |
Race | 3 | Osprey | Mirage 27 | Michael Johnson / Roger Johnson | 212 | 150%, R | ||
Race | 3 | Altair | Hunter 25.5 | Robert Barbian | 234 | IB, FP, 155%, NS, $ | ||
Race | 3 | Kindred Spirit | S2 8.6 | Kyle and Chelsea Griffin | 224 | 100%, FP, R | ||
Race | 3 | Altair II | S2 7.3 | Bob Barbian | 255 | IB, FP, 110%, NS, R | ||
Casual Race | 5 | Ripple | S2 27 | 27039 | Laura Fairweather/Lori Bergmark | 190 | OB, 135%, CR | |
Casual Race | 5 | Don’t Panic | Flying Scot | 470 | Alex Marshall | 204 | 100%, OB, CR | |
Casual Race | 5 | Moby | Hunter 28.5 | Dennis Kroll | 204 | 155%, IB, FP, NS, $ | ||
Casual Race | 5 | Harmony | Hunter 27 | H27 | John Henly | 207 | OB, TM, 155%, CR | |
Casual Race | 5 | Wind Hunter | Hunter 18 | Harvey Chichester | 207 | OB, RF, CR | ||
Casual Race | 5 | Contessa | Ranger 23 | Matt Lynch-McKinney | 222 | TM, 150%, CR | ||
Casual Race | 5 | Wild Blue | C&C 24 | 16895 | Dean Grau & Kerry Scott | 238 | 165%, NS, CR | |
Cruise | C | Dasein | C&C 39 | Rosengren/Fretland, Todd & Laura | 123 | IB, SK, C |
Sailwave Scoring Software 2.29.0
www.sailwave.com
Sailing Instructions and Notices of Race
Notice of Race
- 2021 Yacht of the Year NOR – (changes)
- 2021 Beercan Series NOR – (changes) Last updated 5/3/2021
- 2021 Dave O’Donnell Memorial Regatta NOR – (changes)
- 2021 Pursuit Races NOR – (changes)
- 2021 St Croix Regatta NOR
- 2021 Commodores Cup NOR – (changes)
- 2021 Frostbite NOR – (changes)
Sailing Instructions
- 2021 Yacht of the Year – (changes)
- 2021 Beercan Series
- 2021 Dave O’Donnell Memorial Regatta
- 2021 Pursuit Races
- 2021 Commodores Cup
- 2021 Frostbite Races
- US Sailing 2021-2024 Hearing Request Form (protest form)
- US Sailing 2021-2024 Hearing Decision Form (for protest committee)
- Additional information about the new US Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing can be found at the following page. The Study Version highlights all RRS changes for this year. https://www.ussailing.org/competition/rules-officiating/the-racing-rules-of-sailing-2021-2024/
Other Documents
- Emergency Action Card – All boats must have this on board!
- Skippers Meeting Overhead Presentation
2020 Results
Race Committee Last Minute Updates
The Race Committee has created this page to let you know of last-minute cancellations. Brief messages will be posted if we have to change the schedule prior to leaving the dock. Please bookmark this page on your cell phones and refer to it if the weather looks questionable.
The Race Committee leaves the dock 1-hr prior to racing. If that is not possible, racing may be postponed or canceled and updates will be posted here accordingly. Many of our members are located outside of VHF range, so this page should allow everyone to stay in touch. Posts will not be made here for on-the-water changes (once everyone is on the race course and within view of the committee boat).
Bookmark this link: https://stcroixsailing.com/category/racing/rcnotices/
Sailing Instructions and Notices of Race
Notice of Race
- 2020 Yacht of the Year NOR
- 2020 Beercan Series NOR
- 2020 Dave O’Donnell Memorial Regatta NOR
- 2020 St Croix Regatta NOR
- 2020 Pursuit Race NOR
- 2020 Commodore’s Cup NOR
- 2020 Frostbite NOR
Sailing Instructions
- 2020 Sailing Instructions
- 2020 Sailing Instructions (with changes since 2019 highlighted)
- 2020 Dave O’Donnell Memorial Regatta Sailing Instructions
- 2020 Pursuit Race Sailing Instructions
- 2020 Handicapping Policy
- 2020 Handicapping Policy (with recent changes highlighted)
Other Documents
- Emergency Action Card – All boats must have this on board!
- Skippers Meeting Overhead Presentation
Start Timer Version 4 – Sequences
This is a proposal for Lighted Sequences. It supports both Rolling and Non-Rolling varieties. For simplicity, it only documents RRS26, but can be applied to other sequences quite easily.
The initial concept was to simply replace two flags (Class # and “P”) with lights. Turns out, its more complicated than that. Read our provisional proposal here (it is regularly updated): Lighted Start Sequence (Google Docs)
If you have any suggestions for improvement, please let us know!
Proposed Rule 26 Sequence:
Minutes before starting signal | Flag Signal | Light Signal | Sound Signal | Means |
(any) | Class Flags, sequentially ordered. *
P, I, Z, Z with I, U, or black flag |
Defines class order and penalties | ||
5 | Top Light On | One | Warning Signal | |
4 | Bottom Light On | One | Preparatory Signal | |
1 | Top Light Off | One Long | One-Minute | |
0 | Class flag removed * | Bottom Light Off | One | Starting Signal |
* Class and penalty flags for started classes shall be removed prior to the Preparatory signal for subsequent classes.
The warning signal for each succeeding class shall be made with or after the starting signal of the preceding class.
Example:
A competing boat would see something like the following image. Light colors are to be decided.
All of these lights mean something in the USCG rules, so we added blinking lights – that way our Race Committee shouldn’t be confused with another type of vessel.
Start Timer Version 4 – Hardware
Hardware
There are significant hardware changes for this version of the timer. Including an upgrade of the processor to the ATMega1284p, the addition of an SD Card, and support for multiple sequence lights.
Here are a few examples of circuit-board related updates.
Start Timer Version 4 – Software
Software
The software is undergoing a complete redesign. We anticipate support of an unlimited number of customizations, including not only sequences, but changes to the lighting patterns and number of lights. As with all new concepts, we expect to adjust the lights as we gain experience with them.
One key element to this is the addition of a Micro SD Card reader. This will permit patches and upgrades to be sent out to customers via email. Copy the file onto the card, put it in the timer, power it up, and presto: you have an upgraded start timer. Support for user-customized sequences may also be possible.
A menu system will be used for configuring the sequences and rolling details.
Automated Start Timer
Our club uses a custom start timer to run the start sequences. It assists the Race Committee to time the sequences and honk the horns accurately. Like many clubs, we are short on volunteers, and automating simple procedures benefits everyone in the club. The start timer has undergone a few iterations of improvements since its introduction, but the greatest change is proposed for the summer of 2020 – to add lights instead of using traditional flags.
Version 1
The first version was created around 2013-14. It featured a handheld box based upon an Arduino Uno. Self powered, but relied upon horns mounted to the boat and running from the boat battery. It was completely waterproof, held many different sequences, and the original is still in use today.
It featured a 2″ tall display, count down timer, automatic horn relay, and supported many sequences. An onboard switch allowed any two sequences to be run at a time, with additional sequences available by flashing the memory. A series of led’s and a speaker alerted the Race Committee to upcoming flag changes. Run time on a 9-volt battery was around 1 month (20-30 sequences).
The interface is easy to use with a buttons for power, sequence, and a manual horn. Four LED’s indicate seconds to a flag change (30, 20, 10, 5-1). A speaker announces each of these time increments so the R/C personnel don’t need to maintain visual eye contact on the timer.
Version 2
Version 2 was developed in the fall of 2018. It moved away from the Uno and was built around the ATMega128p microprocessor and a custom printed circuit board. A larger battery was fitted so that an on-board horn system could be added.
Our local sailing school uses it near downtown Hudson – the horns are so loud that it can be heard inside buildings while shopping!
This version included all the features of Version 1, as well as a 9Ah battery, air compressor, and 8 ft of tubing to remotely place the air horns. The printed circuit board minimized wiring and made the device more reliable. Switches were added to select from many pre-programmed sequences.
It is no longer completely waterproof (because air holes are required for the compressor), but can take heavy water spray from just about any direction.
Version 4
This version was born to solve an issue the R/C was concerned about – accurate raising and lowering of the flags. Our Race Officer had the idea to use bright LED lights to replace the flags, and the new version was born. It is currently in development, but is expected to be released in the Spring of 2020. We are grateful to be working with an international group of engineers with a passion for sailing to make this endeavor possible!
There has been some discussion online about this project. We hope to make a proposal to US Sailing and World Sailing to include provisions for a Lighted Start Sequence addendum to the Rule 26 sequence.
https://www.ussailing.org/news/raceofficials-story-racestartlights/
More information will be added below as the project moves along.