Spinnaker / White Sail ratings in IRC & YTC

Competitors participating in IRC and YTC races can select either a "spinnaker" or "white sail" rating for each series by providing prior notification. However, changes between these ratings are not permitted during a series. The Race Management team typically uses the "spinnaker" handicap as the default, applying the "white sail" rating only if a formal request is made and received at least 7 days before the series' first race. It's important to note that opting for the "white sail" rating in the TEK Early or Late Series, or the Spring Series, could result in your boat being reclassified from IRC1 to IRC2, or YTC1 to YTC3.

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YTC Handicaps Required for Cruiser Racers

Starting from the Spring Series on April 2nd, 2024, all cruiser racers not competing in IRC or one-design classes must obtain a YTC handicap. Last year's "Lymington Adjusted" handicap, formerly known as NHC, will still apply, but YTC ratings will now be the standard base rating for each boat.
To race in this class, ensure you obtain a YTC rating for your boat before the event. The YTC application is simple and can be done online, with all necessary measured data readily available. Download the tools below to guide you through the application process.

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Event Messaging System

In addition to the Official Notice Board, the Organising Authority may use the Event Messaging System, Telegram, to communicate with competitors and support personnel. Telegram, similar to WhatsApp, offers better privacy (phone numbers are not public), unlimited group sizes, and allows new arrivals to view existing messages.

Please download Telegram for your smartphone and/or laptop before the event from https://telegram.org
 


Then join the group for Friday Junior Racing below by following the links: Broadcast & Queries: Messages and Questions to and from the Organising Authority and Race Committee:

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The speed of answers may vary and may be sent via the broadcast group. Please use this facility as sparingly as possible and certainly not for chat or it will lose its effectiveness.