Race Series
LOSSC holds a number of club racing series, with racing on Tuesday evenings, Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons throughout the main sailing season.
Sail Numbers - If competing in a race at LOSSC, please make sure you have a recognisable sail number clearly visible on your sail when competing.
If the Race Officer is unable to identify your boat, or you have not signed on, it will not be possible to record your result.
Race Duties
All races require a minimum of four people to ensure the race is run efficiently and safely. These are the Race Officer, Assistant Race Officer, Patrol Boat Driver and Patrol Boat Crew. Each Sailing member must complete at least four duties each year.
If you are competing in a series and miss a race due to having volunteered to do a duty, please remember to let the Race Officer know so you can claim your average results for the race you miss.
A summary of the Race Duties and what these involve can be downloaded here Race Duty Overview 2023
Race Officer's Guide
The Race Officer's Guide, providing a more detailed explanation of this role, can be downloaded here Race Officer and Duty Committee Member Guide 2023
Handicap Racing
The club has a healthy mixture of handicap races, as well as separate fleets for boats of all types and sizes. Our largest fleets are the RS 400s, 2000s and Aeros. Other boats regularly taking part include the RS 200s, RS 600s, Phantoms and Lasers. Not to forget the Europe, Contender and 49ers.
We race on a Saturday afternoon, Tuesday and Thursday evenings and have our own fleet prizes at the end of the year.
The split between fast and slow and/or Asymmetric and conventional is decided depending upon the boats racing each year.
Classes are Fast (Sub PY-955), Medium (PY-956 to PY-1140) and Slow (PY-1141 to PY1642) plus and includes Novice racers of any class type).
Courses range from the short average-lap racing run over 30/40 minutes, to longer races up to 90 minutes.
Everyone is welcome, so please come along and join in.
Tuesday Series
There are three different series held on Tuesday evenings from April to September, with class starts for the Fast and Medium fleets. The Fast fleet will set of first followed by a second start for all other Handicaps.
A different course is set each week, taking into account weather, tide and conditions.
Races start at 6.45 pm (6.30 at the start and end of the season due to days being shorter)
These races are free to enter for all sailing members.
Saturday Series
There are five series held on Saturdays. These run from the last weekend in March through to mid-November
There are two Class starts series (fast, medium and slow fleets) and three all in starts.
We have two series with two races per day and one with three races, these are all average lap races with shorter courses and all in starts. The start and the end of the season see our two Class Start series with one longer race per day.
There is a different course each week, with each race starting at 2.30 pm. For less experienced sailors a briefing will be held at 1.45 pm at the signal station, which will include an explanation of the course, wind tide and anything else you wish to ask!
These races are open to all sailing members.
Thursday Series
We run three different series on Thursday evenings from April to September, with class starts for the Fast, Medium and slow fleets.
A different course is set each week, taking into account weather, tide and conditions.
Races start at 6.45pm (6.30pm at the start and end of the season due to days being shorter)
These races are free to enter for all sailing members.
These are open to all sailing members.
For less experienced sailors, coaches and experienced club sailors will be on hand to offer advice and tips before and after going on the water.
Novice Sailors - Race Development
Novice sailors are encouraged to join the slow fleets on Thursday evenings at 6.45 pm (6.30pm at the start and end of the season due to days being shorter) and Saturday afternoons (2.30 pm). All types of boats are welcome.
During the Thursday Spring series there will be a separate Race Development course, away from the main racing, with coaching and tuition on hand from experienced club sailors and Instructors, on shore and from a dedicated RIB. Please arrive by 6pm and be rigged and ready as soon as possible.
After the initial eight weeks, you will be ready to join in with the slow handicap in the Thursday Early Summer series. Experienced sailors will be on hand at the beginning and end of the evening for tips and advice.
You can also join in the Slow fleet on a Saturday afternoon, when there will be a briefing held at 1.45 pm at the signal station. This will include an explanation of the course, wind tide and anything else you wish to ask!
These races are open to all novice adults and cadets, and can be sailed in club boats.
In addition to our regular series we also have many other opportunities for racing, including Bank Holiday and a number of one off races. Please check the Racing Calendar for dates.
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Last updated 21:01 on 26 February 2024