July,
2002
Review Race Committee Instructions and Sailing
Instructions. These documents may be
found on the website and in the Race Committee Handbook, which is located in
the canvas bag in the BYRA closet. A
minimum of three people is needed to perform RC duties. Plan to arrive no later than 9 a.m.
It is the responsibility of each RC to measure
the race course and complete the scores. This
may be accomplished manually using the RC calculator, using the BYRA computer
(instructions are on back of closet door) or using your own laptop. Use the GPS to measure any course not listed
on the BYRA course sheet. Handicap allowances may be calculated and recorded
during the race. After RC has completed
the scores the sheets should be turned over to the fleet captain.
First RC of the day:
The BYRA office is on the upper level of the PPYC
clubhouse. The key is on the TV
shelf. Unlock the door and immediately
return the key to the shelf. It isn’t
needed to lock the door. Remove canvas
bag, orange box, hailer, GPS, sign-up sheets and any other RC equipment needed
then lock and close door. Do not leave
office open and unattended at any time.
The pontoon is located at Dock A, slip 45. The key is on a hook to the immediate right
inside the garage next to the loading ramp.
The Whaler will be at the loading dock with the key in it. Both boats will be ready to go. You don’t need to be concerned with
purchasing gas. The flags and racing
buoys are in the garage beside the loading ramp. You don’t need a key to open the garage. The starting instructions for the pontoon
are posted on the steering console, along with the flag chart.
Prepare sign up sheets and, if possible, decide on and
measure a course.
Returning RC:
Return racing buoys and flags to PPYC garage
next to the loading ramp. BYRA has
permission to use only one-half of the garage space.
Return pontoon to A dock, slip 45. It’s marked with a BYRA sign.
Before you disembark the pontoon -
Remove all personal belongings and trash.
If anchor contains mud, rinse it off.
Place fenders in the boat (not hanging in the
water).
Hose off any mud or debris on the carpet.
Place blue covers on the stools, table, console
and captain’s chair. There is no motor cover.
Stack the white chairs.
Return orange box, GPS, canvas bag and all other
RC equipment to BYRA closet in upper level of clubhouse. (Return key to the TV
shelf.) Lock and close door.
Return pontoon key to hook on right side in PPYC
garage.
Return the Whaler to the loading dock and leave the key
in it. If there are any problems or
questions concerning the boats contact Charlie Manning.
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All
members of BYRA will be called upon at some time to serve as RC, which is
usually assigned by boat. If you’ve
never served as RC it is recommended that you volunteer to serve with an experienced
committee before you’re called upon to be in charge. Also, refer to the RC Instructions and Sailing Instructions in
your membership packet or on the website.
Click on Racing Information, then Race Committee Instructions, etc.