Division Information

At Race Week 2008, we are offering 7 Classes.
A brief class-by-class explanation follows.

IRC Racing Class

For the top class racers
Handicapped using IRC, certificate required
More emphasis on windward/leeward courses
Longest race approx 35 miles
A mixture of windward leeward courses and island passage racing.

Premier Cruising Class

Intended for modern fast cruising yachts over about 13.5 mtrs
Handicapped using IRC, certificate required
Never more than one race per day
Most course marks are islands (rather than buoys)
Longest race approx 35 miles

One Design Keelboats (Sydney 38’s, Farr 40’s, Beneteau’s….)

At least six entries are required to form a One Design fleet. Racing under class rules. All competing boats shall have class certificates
Crew weight limits and sail restrictions as per class rules apply
Competing off scratch
Longest race approximately 35 miles
Emphasis on windward/leeward courses.

Performance Racing Class

Longest race approximately 35 miles.
May be split into Divisions dependent on speed and size.
A mixture of Bay racing and Island passage racing.
PHC division strives to give all entrants a chance of winning, provided they sail reasonably well. This is not a boat measurement based handicap but is based on the "performance" of a particular boat. If you are looking for boat measurement racing, then IRC is for you. The Initial PHC handicap reflects known or estimated performance for the boat or the type of boat. So two boats, identical except in age/condition, may receive a slightly different PHC handicap. The Handicap for each race is mathematically calculated using data from all previous races. Handicapper discretion may also play some part.

Sports Boat Class

For high performance lightweight trailerable yachts
Longest race approximately 20 miles
Emphasis on inshore bay courses
Handicapped using SMS, certificate required

Cruising Class

For all types of cruising yachts with spinnakers
Handicapped on known or estimated performance for the boat or the type of boat
Handicaps adjusted after each race
Longest race approximately 28 miles
Never more than one race per day
Most course marks are islands (rather than buoys)
Will be split into divisions as required

Non-Spinnakers Class

For all types of cruising yachts without spinnakers
Handicapped on known or estimated performance for the boat or the type of boat
Handicaps adjusted after each race
Longest race approximately 28 miles
Never more than one race per day
Most course marks are islands (rather than buoys)


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	Division Information
	At Race Week 2008, we are offering 7 Classes. A brief class-by-class explanation follows. IRC Racing Class For the top class racers Handicapped using IRC, certificate required More emphasis on windward/leeward courses Longest race approx 35 miles A mixture of windward leeward courses and island passage racing. Premier Cruising Class Intended for modern fast cruising yachts over about 13.5 mtrs Handicapped using IRC, certificate required Never more than one race per day Most course marks are islands (rather than buoys) Longest race approx 35 miles One Design Keelboats (Sydney 38’s, Farr 40’s, Beneteau’s….) At least six entries are required to form a One Design fleet. Racing under class rules. All competing boats shall have class certificates Crew weight limits and sail restrictions as per class rules apply Competing off scratch Longest race approximately 35 miles Emphasis on windward/leeward courses. Performance Racing Class Longest race approximately 35 miles. May be split into Divisions dependent on speed and size. A mixture of Bay racing and Island passage racing. PHC division strives to give all entrants a chance of winning, provided they sail reasonably well. This is not a boat measurement based handicap but is based on the "performance" of a particular boat. If you are looking for boat measurement racing, then IRC is for you. The Initial PHC handicap reflects known or estimated performance for the boat or the type of boat. So two boats, identical except in age/condition, may receive a slightly different PHC handicap. The Handicap for each race is mathematically calculated using data from all previous races. Handicapper discretion may also play some part. Sports Boat Class For high performance lightweight trailerable yachts Longest race approximately 20 miles Emphasis on inshore bay courses Handicapped using SMS, certificate required Cruising Class For all types of cruising yachts with spinnakers Handicapped on known or estimated performance for the boat or the type of boat Handicaps adjusted after each race Longest race approximately 28 miles Never more than one race per day Most course marks are islands (rather than buoys) Will be split into divisions as required Non-Spinnakers Class For all types of cruising yachts without spinnakers Handicapped on known or estimated performance for the boat or the type of boat Handicaps adjusted after each race Longest race approximately 28 miles Never more than one race per day Most course marks are islands (rather than buoys)

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