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Carolina
Sailing Club Members Handbook
Sailing in central North Carolina since 1956
2000: Draft Revision #1, 6/28/2000
Preface
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| Constitution
| Bylaws
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Instructions | Scoring
| Trophies/Awards
This
handbook has existed in paper form for at least 20 years, probably
more. At least in the '80's it was kept current, a supply was kept
on hand, and each new member was given one. During that period it
was also matched with a yearbook that had current officers and directors,
the budget, running lists of past commodores and the winners of
the various club Trophies, fleet lists and general member lists.
The yearbook was given to each member each year.
Starting
in the early 90's, the running list of trophy winners was moved
to the Handbook from the yearbook, and the rest of the yearbook
material was published in the newsletter or not published at all.
The expanded Handbook was not updated annually as it now had to
be. It was also often out of print and therefore not always given
to new members.
During
the late 80's and early 90's the Handbook was kept alive and updated
by several people, a least including Bev Murdock, Bill vonReichbauer,
and Herb Bodman. It was probably last given a thorough update in
'95, with some work done in '98. The '95 version seems to have been
the last one printed.
Now
that we have gone web based, it is not clear what should be in this
electronic Handbook. In the interest of time, what is posted here
is the '95 version, including whatever was updated in '98, with
few new additional updates. The Sailing Instruction section was
replaced and is current. All the other sections still need updating;
most obvious is that Simplified Racing Rules are obsolete, and the
running commodore list and the running trophy recipient lists end
in '94. The cover will continue to call it a draft until what we
know needs fixing gets fixed, all of which should occur this summer.
All
the previous versions had several imbedded pictures. We do not have
any of those pictures (all black and white) in a good enough form
to scan and insert here. All pictures that get into these drafts
and the new final version will be new pictures (and in color).
All
the types of material that were in the old Yearbooks and not in
the '90s version of the handbook (current officers and directors,
the budget, fleet lists and general member lists) already have an
assigned home in the new website, and will appear there shortly
if they are not there already.
Ed
Michels
6/28/2000
The
Carolina Sailing Club was formed in 1956 when a small group of sailing
enthusiasts from all over central North Carolina gathered in Greensboro
to arrange some races at Satterwhite Point on the southern end of
Kerr Reservoir. This was the only local lake large enough to sail
on in those days. The first official regatta saw a collection of
all types of one-designs and small cruisers racing together, and
it was an exciting, if not auspicious beginning. A last minute change
of course, not communicated to all participants, resulted in half
the fleet sailing east and the other half west "resembling
two lines of cavalry charging each other." So reports Commodore
Bill Adams under whose guidance the first season's races were conducted.
By
the end of the first season, there were enough Hampton class boats
to form the Club's first fleet. Interest in the Hampton sailors
and other classes in North Carolina and southeastern Virginia prompted
Commodore Romeo Guest to start the North Carolina Governor's Cup
Regatta in June of 1958. Strong one-design fleets have been the
driving force behind our club and their history can be traced by
reviewing the classes that have won the Governor's Cup, usually
several years in succession. Hamptons dominated from 1958 through
1962, followed by many other great classes. It was not until 1968
that a club member, Tom Lathrop, actually won in a Windmill our
most coveted prize. Our Governor's Cup invitation is extended to
those classes that have attended in previous years. We have had
as many as 300 boats in attendance at this major sailing event in
North Carolina.
The
CSC joined the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association (CBYRA) in
1957 as the only active regional organization close to us, and they
provided support for our Governor's Cup by listing it as a CBYRA
points regatta. As more sailing clubs were founded in the southeast,
we found we had more in common with clubs belonging to the South
Atlantic Yacht Racing Association (SAYRA). We joined that organization
in 1975. It has been a mutually beneficial association continuing
to the present. The Club has also actively supported the United
States Sailing Association (US Sailing) and its many programs. Club
member support for US Sailing through individual membership in the
national association has earned the Club recognition under the Golden
Anchor program.
Without
a "place of our own" the Carolina Sailing Club has been
able to grow into a leading one-design sailing club in North Carolina
by taking full advantage of public facilities. We started at Satterwhite
Point on Kerr Lake using the "Glass House" for our socials
and the gravel launching ramps. Our reputation as "welcomed
guest" at these facilities allowed our club to have significant
input into the design of the Henderson Point facility where we have
paved parking lots, two double ramps, and ample beach launching
areas, plus a great "club house" with kitchen facilities
--- all for the price of weekend rental. We also had input into
the design of facilities at Vista Point on Jordan Lake where we
occasionally hold informal racing activities in the spring and fall.
The primary physical assets of the Club are the equipment we use
to conduct sailboat races. We have accumulated a 30 foot pontoon
boat, used as the race committee boat, 15' and 17' outboards used
as mark boats, and all the flags and buoys required to run first
class regattas. In 1997 one of our members, Howard Alexander, built
a 17' fiberglass sled eventually to replace the rather ancient pontoon
boat.
Club
membership had grown to 135 families in 1975, but began a slow decline
as alternative recreational activities and family responsibilities
drew new people away. In 1986 the Club was down to less than 90
families, and it was difficult to get enough volunteers to conduct
races. The members were challenged at special meetings after Saturday
races regarding their desire and willingness to work to make the
Club a better organization. The answer was a resounding yes.
The
Club's Board of Directors met many times prior to the 1987 season
to develop programs to make the Club grow, and to improve the quality
of all aspects of our program. They voted to make service to the
Club obligatory, with each skipper serving on race committee at
least once every two years, and shore obligations in alternate years.
New members were actively recruited at the Spring boat shows. The
results were amazing, with a great sense of pride evident in everything
the Club did, and a real willingness to get involved. Membership
grew to more than 120 members, participation was high, and fleets
more active. A number of our senior members served us well as our
Club hosted the North Carolina Olympic Festival, featuring Olympic
sailboarders from all over the country. US Sailing Association and
Olympic officials were very complimentary about the excellence of
our regatta, particularly without the benefit of permanent facilities.
Our efforts to rekindle the "one-design spirit" were not
unrewarded as US Sailing recognized our Club as the first recipient
of their "One-Design Club of the Year" award. Our efforts
to bring quality sailboat racing to all who are interested will
continue to be a major part of our history.
We
are indebted to all the men and women who have served our Club since
1956, providing vision and hard work to make this a unique club
--- one that continues to serve the one-design sailor. Many who
served the Club continued to serve in various offices including
the position of Commodore, and their special dedication is especially
remembered.
COMMODORES
CAROLINA SAILING CLUB
1956
William J. Adams, Jr.
1957 Ted Brothers
1958 Joel T. Cheatham, Jr.
1959 Romeo Guest
1960 R. L. Baldwin, Jr.
1961 Howard E. Manning
1962 Floyd New
1963 Charles L Weill. Jr.
1964 Sol B. Kennedy, Jr.
1965 Adger Wilson
1966 William A. Myatt, Ill
1967 W. Austin Lane
1968 Thomas G. Reich
1969 Gus T. Brannon
1970 Lyn Trainer
1971 Douglas G. Humm
1972 N. C. "Hap" Crowe. Jr.
1973 J. H. King, Jr.
1974 W. D. Van Gieson, Jr.
1975 David H. Batchelor
1976 John A. Houck
1977 Samuel B. Tove
1978 George M. Smart
1979 David B. Gilbert
1980 Dean C. Keister
1981 Herb Bodman
1982 William D. Fyfe
1983 Weldon Howe
1984 Kent R. Mullikin
1985 Bob Murdock
1986 Lee Currin
1987 John Pelosi
1988 Bob Lamb
1989 Bob New
1990 Frank & Rhoda Meldau
1991 Ed Michels
1992 Edwina Kleeman
1993 Bill von Reichbauer
1994 Jim Howard
1995 Pete Thorn
1996 Herb Bodman
1997 Ned Nutt
1998 John Pelosi
1999 Tom Rummage
2000 Ed Michels
ORGANIZATION:
The Carolina Sailing Club is an incorporated, non-stock, non- profit
organization governed by fourteen directors including the officers
and immediate Past Commodore. The Club is administered by four officers
and by various committee chairpersons appointed by the Commodore.
The Board of Directors is guided by the Club Constitution and the
officers are guided by the by-laws enacted by the Board.
PURPOSES:
The purposes of the organization include: organizing, promoting,
and carrying on sailboat racing, cruising, and other events involving
sailboats; giving instruction in all phases of the sport; promoting
and carrying on recreational activities for the benefit and pleasure
of its members; and cooperating with and assisting other non-profit
organizations in encouraging and promoting sailing among their members.
ADMINISTRATION:
The policies and planning of the Carolina Sailing Club are carried
out by a Board of Directors, composed of four annually elected officers,
nine directors of whom three are elected each year for three-year
terms, and the immediate Past Commodore.
The
Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore, and Secretary-Treasurer
are responsible for managing all Club activities within a budget
approved by the Board of Directors.
Because
of the diverse membership of the CSR, the Directors and Officers
make all major decisions for the Club during any season. Members
are encouraged to make suggestions to the Officers and Directors
at any time or to bring up any item at the annual membership meeting
provided it is submitted in writing seven days before the meeting
and is signed by a minimum of five members.
CLUB
ACTIVITIES: There are two kinds of activities for Club members:
those carried out directly by the Club, and those offered by the
different fleets within the Club. Many of the former include much
socializing and informal instruction before, between and after the
races. Individual fleets within the Club sometimes have their own
racing events, but they also frequently have many non-racing events,
both on and off the water.
REGULAR
RACING EVENTS: The central activity of the CSR is its racing program,
which consists of two separate series --- the Saturday Racing Series
and the Sunday Racing Series. Each includes six regattas held at
Kerr Lake off Henderson Point (or such other location --- e.g. Jordan
Lake --- as may be determined by the Board of Directors). Scheduled
for the third full weekend of each month from April through October
(excluding the June Governor's Cup), the Saturday regattas consist
of three races back-to-back while the Sunday series has no more
than two races, all conducted at the discretion of the Principal
Race Officer. Both series are subdivided into three mini-series
championships: Spring, Summer and Fall, each composed of two of
the six regattas. Trophies are awarded for each mini-series championship
as well as a season championship for the best performance within
each fleet in the Club.
SPECIAL
RACING EVENTS: The Club also sponsors many special events. The highlight
of the year is the annual Governor's Cup Regatta. Boats from neighboring
states and even farther afield participate in this two-day event
on the third weekend of June. The Club has established the following
policies for this event:
- The
regatta does not count as part of the season's scoring.
-
Classes consist of five or more boats of a given design.
- All
other boats race in open classes.
-
The perpetual Governor's Cup is engraved with the name of the
skipper who has the best overall fleet average for the series
using a high point scoring system.
The
Club supports and sanctions many other regattas. Included among
these, at various times, have been the Tanzer 16 State and National
Championships, the Flying Scot Oriental Sailing Social, the Flying
Scot District Championships, the Isotope National Championships,
the Lightning Southern District Championships, the Lightning Borderline
Regatta, the Laser Eastern Masters Championship, the NACRA Mid-Atlantic
District Championships, and the Black Cat Regatta, a multihull regatta
open to all catamaran classes.
MINIMUM
CLASS REQUIREMENTS: For a one-design class to be recognized as a
fleet by the CSC, five members must own boats in the class, declare
their intention to race that class of boat in a CSC series, and
at least four of the five members must race such boats for at least
one weekend.
CLASS
RULES: In order to sail in the CSC regattas, all boats must comply
with all national and local class rules and must be able to prove
this to the satisfaction of the appropriate fleet captain and race
committee.
ANNUAL
DUES: Dues are set by the Board of Directors each year.
MEMBERSHIP
APPLICATIONS: Membership application forms may be obtained from
any Club officer. An applicant must fill out a form completely,
indicating areas in which he/she is willing to assist the Club.
The application form, along with a check for annual dues, should
be sent to the Club's mailing address, to the attention of the Secretary-Treasurer.
GUESTS:
The Club invites those interested to come sail with us as a guest.
You may (but need not) call an Officer or a fleet captain to get
the details of location, starting time, etc.
Anyone
may sail as a guest on one weekend and thereafter should apply for
membership. When enrolled as a member, a guest's score will be counted
in the current series. Guests may sail as frequently as they like
in the Informal Racing series with the understanding they will be
encouraged to join the Club in good time. [?] Guest privileges will
not be extended to sailors who were members of the Club in the prior
year.
CONDUCT:
The Carolina Sailing Club enjoys an excellent relationship with
the Park personnel and the motorboat people at the lakes we sail.
We continue that goodwill by being courteous and considerate, both
on the water and off.
PUBLICATIONS:
During the racing season, a monthly newsletter from the Commodore
communicates current activities, race results, program modification,
Club policy and other relevant information. Newsletters are also
published from time to time during the remainder of the year. A
yearbook is prepared annually, containing fleet rosters, names of
the season champions and award winners, and the current membership
roster. A Club Handbook containing the Club Constitution, by-laws,
administration, the racing program, sailing instructions and scoring
procedures is made available to all members. Many of the fleets
publish newsletters on a regular or irregular basis.
FLEET
FUNCTION: Five boats of a kind constitute a fleet within the Club.
Fleet membership, as well as Class Association membership, is highly
encouraged. Many activities which are encouraged by the Club, such
as practice races, sailing seminars on racing rules, race management,
and class promotion, are conducted at fleet level. In the event
your class is not organized, it would be wise to consider the possibility.
It will pay dividends on the race course. If organizational help
is needed, ask the Club officers or captains of established fleets.
SAFETY:
Although occasional thunderstorms have played havoc with some past
regattas, the Carolina Sailing Club's excellent safety record is
a testimony to good seamanship, judgment, and strict observance
of the Club's safety regulations. Any infringement of a safety rule
will result, following an adverse ruling at a hearing, in prompt
disqualification by the Race Committee.
REQUIRED
SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Each boat racing in Carolina Sailing Club events
must conform to the following regulations:
-
One U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD),
Type I, II, or III, must be carried for each person on board.
In addition, boats over 16 feet in length must carry one throwable
PFD Type IV (seat cushion, ring, or horseshoe buoy).
-
Although Club race committees do not take responsibility for telling
contestants when to wear life jackets, members follow the rule
of thumb, "when in doubt, wear it."
-
Each boat shall maintain on board a towline suitable to the boat's
weight and size.
-
Each boat shall carry any additional equipment required by its
class rules.
-
The Club safety committee may inspect any boat for safety equipment
at any time during a regatta weekend and disqualify, after due
hearing, boats not meeting requirements.
UNITED
STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY: The Carolina Sailing Club salutes
the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Division IX. Each year
the Division offers an invaluable service to the Club by patrolling
the race courses and providing rescue service in addition to the
Club's own safety committee. The Club once again would like to extend
its deep appreciation to every member of Division IX for their immeasurably
valuable volunteer work in assisting the programs of the Club.
Thank
you!
Flotilla 91, Raleigh
Flotilla 92, Durham
Flotilla 98, Chapel Hill
Flotilla 9-11, Cary
Flotilla 99, Burlington
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS - COLD WEATHER SURVIVAL: Most people are uninformed
as to the real hazards involved in boating at times when the air
is comfortable but the water is cold. Extreme precaution should
be observed at these times. A life jacket should be worn and a sound
device such as a whistle carried at all times. Wearing a wet suit
or dry suit should be considered, especially if sailing a board
boat. Cold weather sailing should only be attempted when other boats
are present in case assistance becomes necessary. In the event of
a capsize and your boat cannot be righted, stay on top of the boat
until help arrives. the chart below indicates the effects of cold
water on the body.
CHAMPIONSHIP
RACING SERIES
RACING
RULES: Members are expected to obey all Club rules. Novice racers
are treated with forbearance but are expected to learn the racing
rules, especially the fundamental ones, as soon as possible. New
racers should avoid tight situations by staying clear or by indicating
to the other skipper an ignorance of the appropriate action.
No
prior racing experience is required to participate in CSC events;
however, knowledge of race operations and experience in basic boat
handling on all points of sailing are expected of novice racing
crews. Crewing for a veteran skipper is an excellent introduction
to racing. All boats must exhibit sail numbers in accordance with
US Sailing Association specifications. All differences and disputes
on the race course are to be settled by the protest committee. This
is the Club's traditional manner of maintaining peace and tranquillity
among members.
WEATHER:
As a rule, races are cancelled only due to extreme conditions. Gloomy,
rainy, or other inconvenient conditions are not sufficient cause
in themselves to cancel a race. Unless skippers are notified to
the contrary by the race committee, the race will go on. Some of
the nastiest looking weather produces the most exhilarating sailing.
However, it is up to each individual skipper to determine whether
or not to start racing or continue racing, not the race committee.
Regardless of weather conditions, let your seaman ship ability be
your guide.
LOCATION:
The Saturday and Sunday Series are held on Kerr Lake off Henderson
Point, approximately 15 miles north of Henderson, NC. From I-85
or US 1 at Henderson, follow Route 39 north. Two miles north of
Townsville follow signs for the Henderson Point Recreation Area.
FACILITIES:
In May, 1982, the Club moved its headquarters for the Saturday and
Sunday Series to the sailing center at Henderson Point. The club
house is rented for race weekends and is excellent for registration,
contestant meetings, and socials. Ample space for beaching boats,
launching, and parking cars and trailers makes the site ideal for
sailing club activities.
LAUNCHING,
RIGGING, PARKING: The sailing center has two large parking lots.
Each lot contains over 50 parking spaces for cars with trailers
and additional spaces for cars only. Each lot has a double ramp
with courtesy dock. The South lot has a large grassy launch area
for board boats and catamarans. Each parking lot has a waiting lane
for sailors whose boats are already rigged and are waiting to launch.
All
boats should be rigged in the parking lots to prevent crowding in
the launching areas. Once you have moved your boat to a ramp, launch
as quickly as possible and move well clear of the ramp area. All
cars and trailers should be moved to the parking areas immediately
upon launching. Vehicles are not allowed on the grassy areas for
any reason.
CLUB
BULLETIN BOARD: The north windows of the Henderson Point club house
serve as the Club bulletin board on race weekends. Notices from
the Race Committee, etc., may be posted along with the race results.
Members may also use the bulletin board to aid in securing crews
and baby sitters. A delinquent member roster may also be posted
to correct errors.
REGISTRATION:
Members are expected to register at the club house for each weekend
of two series. Information on sail numbers and skippers is collected
to facilitate scoring. This information will determine the order
of starts to be announced at the competitors meeting. In addition,
the Club has a policy of attempting to give any class its own start
if ten or more boats are registered. For safety, individuals with
medical training are requested to so indicate when registering.
CAMPING:
Campsites may be rented at Henderson Point from the park service.
For more information, write Kerr Reservoir State Recreation Areas,
Route 3, Box 800, Henderson, NC 27536 or call 919-438-7791.
MOTELS
AND RESTAURANTS: Nearest restaurants are in Townsville, about 3
miles from the sailing center. Closest motels are in Henderson,
NC and Clarksville, VA, Henderson Point is approximately 25 miles
from these two locations.
ARTICLE
I -- Name and Purpose
Section
1. Name
This
organization shall be know as the Carolina Sailing Club, Inc., hereafter
referred to as Club.
Section
2. Purpose
The
purpose of the Carolina Sailing Club as stated in the Charter is:
a) to foster, encourage and promote the sport of sailboating,
and all phases and aspects thereof;
b) to organize, promote and carry on sailboat races, cruises,
and other events of any kind and nature involving the participation
of sailboats;
c) to give instruction in all phases and aspects of the sport
of sailboating, including, without limitation, instructions in
sailing, seamanship, safety afloat, boat building, navigation,
and racing rules and tactics;
d) to promote and carry on recreational and social events for
the benefit and pleasure of its members;
e) to aid and assist, through instruction, advice and guidance,
and other appropriate means, persons interested in learning to
sail or in engaging in the sport of sailboating;
f) to cooperate, and assist other non-profit organizations in
encouraging and promoting sailboating among their members.
ARTICLE
II -- Membership
Section
1. Definition - Member in Good Standing
Members
shall consist of such persons as are duly admitted to the Club by
the Board of Directors, or their designated representative, and
have paid current fees and dues. There are different classes of
membership:
FULL
- each person in the member's immediate family, wife, husband, and
children are also members, each family membership is entitled to
one vote, eligible to participate in all racing series and other
activities of the Club, eligible for membership on the Board of
Directors.
FROSTBITE
- eligible to participate in the Frostbite Racing Series only, voting
membership, not eligible for membership on the Board of Directors.
[Omit?]
STUDENT
- a full time registered student, non-voting, not eligible for membership
on the Board of Directors.
ASSOCIATE
- social privileges, non-voting, not eligible for membership on
the Board of Directors.
UNCLASSED
- additional classes of membership may be created by the Board of
Directors provided such classifications are defined in the By-laws.
Section
2. Definition - Honorary Members
Honorary
Members are such persons as are admitted to membership as honorary
members by a vote of at least nine directors. Honorary members
shall not have any vote in the management of the Club, and shall
not be required to pay dues.
ARTICLE
III -- Board of Directors
Section
1. Definition
The
Board of Directors shall consist of fourteen members as follows:
(9) elected directors, three elected each year for a three-year
term, the immediate past Commodore, and the four current officers
who are members of the Board ex officio.
Section
2. Term of Office
The
respective terms of Directors shall begin with their election and
expire when their successor is elected; however, if no successor
is elected, they shall continue in office. A Director, who is elected
to an office, shall vacate their [his/her] Directorship. Any vacancy
occurring in the Board of Directors between or at the annual meetings
may be filled by the Board of Directors by appointment for the unexpired
term.
Section
3. Duties
a)
During a properly constituted meeting of the Board of Directors,
the Board shall be vested with the general management, direction
and control over the activities and policies of the Club.
b)
Approval of all new memberships by a majority vote of the Board
members present at any meeting or their designated representative.
c)
Approval of the yearly Club expense budget.
d)
Approval of any expenditures in excess of said budget.
e)
Approval of any individual expenses over 25% of any Committee
budget.
ARTICLE
IV -- Officers
Section
1. Definition
The
officers of the Club shall consist of a Commodore, Vice Commodore,
Rear Commodore, and Secretary-Treasurer.
Section
2. Term of Office
The
officers shall serve of a term of one year beginning with their
election, and ending when their successor is elected; however, if
no successor is elected, they shall continue to hold office. Any
vacancy occurring in an office between or at the annual meeting
may be filled by the Board of Directors for the unexpired term.
Section
3. Duties
Commodore
- The Commodore shall be the chief executive officer of the Club
and shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and
of the members when present. He shall be ex officio a member of
all committees, except the Nominating Committee. He shall appoint
all committee chairpersons and establish new or abolish old committees,
except where designated in the Constitution or By-laws. He shall
submit an expense budget, before he commits to spend Club funds,
for approval by the Board of Directors. He shall have authority
to disburse and deposit Club funds. He shall be or delegate the
Club's representative to US Sailing and the regional sailing association.
He is responsible for the general supervision of all physical assets
of the Club.
Vice
Commodore - The Vice Commodore shall be the Race Committee Chairman
of the Club during his term of office, unless the Board of Directors
appoints someone else. He may assume the duties of the Commodore
on a temporary basis (90 days or less) if so requested by the Commodore
or the Board of Directors. He shall submit an expense budget for
approval by the Board of Directors before he commits to spend Club
funds. He shall preside at all membership and Board of Director
meetings in the Commodore's absence.
Rear
Commodore - The Rear Commodore shall be the Invitational Regatta
Chairman, unless the Board of Directors appoints someone else. He
may assume the duties on a temporary basis (90 days or less) of
either the Vice Commodore or the Commodore if so requested by either
or by the Board of Directors. He shall submit an expense budget
for approval by the Board of Directors before he commits to spend
Club funds. He shall preside at all membership and Board of Directors
meetings in the Commodore's and Vice Commodore's absence.
Secretary-Treasurer
- The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep the minutes of the Board of
Directors meetings and the annual meeting. He shall distribute minutes
of meetings to the Board of Directors. He shall carry on correspondence
on behalf of the Club. He shall maintain correct records and addresses
of members in good standing. He shall coordinate, with the various
committee chairmen and officers, a submittal of a total Club expense
budget to the Board of Directors, at the first meeting of the Calendar
year for approval. He shall deposit funds in the name of the Club
in such depository as may be approved by the Board of Directors,
and he may withdraw said funds in such a manner as may be approved
by the Board of Directors. He shall keep the financial records of
the Club. He shall submit a financial report at the annual meeting
and each calendar quarter to the Board of Directors. He shall give
such bond for the faithful performance of his duties as the Board
of Directors may require. He shall maintain an up-to-date Constitution,
By-laws, and standing rules, and all Amendments thereof. He shall
act as parliamentarian unless the Commodore appoints someone else.
He shall preside at all membership and Board of Directors meetings
in the absence of the Commodore, Vice Commodore and Rear Commodore.
ARTICLE
V -- Meetings
Section
1. Membership Meetings
a)
An annual meeting shall be held after October 31 and before January
1 of the next year. Notification of such a meeting, including
known items requiring membership vote, must be sent to each member
in good standing at least two weeks before the meeting.
b)
Special additional membership meetings of the Club shall be held
at such times as may be designated by the Board of Directors,
the Commodore, or by a petition to hold such a meeting signed
by one-fourth of the members in good standing. Notification of
such a meeting, including known items requiring membership vote,
must be sent to each member in good standing at least two weeks
before the meeting.
c)
One-fourth of all members in good standing shall make a quorum
at all membership meetings. A majority of those voting shall decide
all motions. Parliamentary procedure shall be used per Robert's
Rules of Order.
d)
During a properly constituted meeting of the membership, a member
may present a motion concerning the general management, direction,
and control over the activities and policies of the Club, provided:
1) the motion is present to the Commodore not less than seven
days in advance of the membership meeting, and 2) the motion is
signed by no fewer than five members.
Section
2. Board of Directors Meetings
a)
A Board of Directors meeting may be called by the Commodore or
any five members of the Club.
b)
Parliamentary procedure shall be used per Robert's Rules of Order.
c)
Rules of Order: Unless otherwise stated, a simple majority vote
of the Board of Directors will determine all motions. The officer
presiding at the meeting shall vote only to break a tie. Eight
Board members will constitute a quorum, provided at least one
is an officer.
ARTICLE
VI -- Amendments
This
Constitution may be amended at any duly constituted meeting of the
membership by a vote of two-thirds present if notice of an intention
to present the proposed amendment has been given to the Commodore
not less than twenty-one days prior to the meeting and signed by
at least five members.
ARTICLE
VII -- Ratification
This
Constitution of the Carolina Sailing Club, Inc., shall be ratified
after a majority vote by the Board of Directors and two-thirds vote
by the members voting, within thirty days of the date each member
has been mailed a copy of this Constitution and a ballot.
ARTICLE
VIII -- By-laws
By-laws
of this Club shall be adopted by a two-thirds vote of the Board
of Directors at any Board meeting, provided that previous notice
was given. After the by-laws have been adopted, they shall be amended
only in accordance with provisions set forth in the by-laws themselves.
ARTICLE
I-- Fees and Dues
For
new members, all membership fees entitle membership in the Carolina
Sailing Club from the date the fee is paid or membership is approved,
whichever is later, to the end of the following annual meeting.
For membership renewals, the membership fees entitle membership
from the end of one annual meeting to the end of the subsequent
annual meeting. Membership fees are due on January I. or at the
start of any participation in any Club sponsored winter (Frostbite)
sailing events or series, whichever is earlier [Omit?]. Membership
fees are considered overdue on March I and subject to late charges.
Membership fees are the same as the fees for the prior year until
revised by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE
II- Committees
Section
1. Race Committee
The
race committee shall have the following duties and areas of responsibility:
(I) supervision and overall authority for the running of all regular
club regattas except invitational regattas, (2) the maintaining
of all club boats and equipment used primarily for racing purposes,
(3) supervision and authority of overall safety for participants
in regular club races. The race committee chairman may appoint sub-committee
chairmen as needed and select different fleet organizations to help
him perform his various duties.
Section
2. Invitational Regatta Committee
The
invitational regatta committee will have overall responsibility
and authority for the operation of all invitational regattas. This
responsibility will include any and all necessary activities by
the CSC to insure a well managed and fairly run regatta. The Chairman
of this Committee may appoint sub-committees to help him in his
duties.
Section
3. Protest Committee
Protests
flied in regular CSC races, (2) provide a means for CSC members
to communicate with the race committee in accordance with race committee
instructions, (3) promote and encourage knowledge of the racing
rules by CSC members. The chairman of this committee will be a member
appointed by Commodore. The chairman of the protest committee will
submit a budget to the Board of Directors for approval before he
commits to spend Club funds.
Section
4. Scoring Committee
The
scoring committee's duties are to: (1) gather all final scores for
regular CSC races, (2) complete scores in accordance with the race
committee rules, (3) provide the Commodore with completed scores
of each yacht by fleet each month during the racing season. The
chairman of the scoring committee will submit a budget to the Board
of Directors for approval before he commits to spend club funds.
Section
5. Nominating Committee
The
Nominating Committee shall consist of three members:
I)
the Chairman shall be the most immediate available past Commodore.
If there is no such person, the Board of Directors shall appoint
the Chairman.
2)
the Chairman shall appoint a member of the Board of Directors
who is not an officer.
3)
the Chairman shall appoint a Club member who has never served
on the Board of Directors.
The
chairman of the nominating committee will submit a budget to the
Board of Directors for approval before he commits to spend Club
funds.
Section
6. Other Committees
All
other committees will be established by the Commodore as he deems
necessary. Any committee chairman who will in the course of his
duties spend any of the Club's money will submit a budget, through
the Secretary-Treasurer, to the Board of Directors for approval
as soon as possible after being appointed, and before any commitment
for expenditures has been made.
ARTICLE
III-- Nominations and Elections
Section
1. Nominating Committee
The
Nominating Committee will by September 15 nominate officers and
Board of Directors for the following year within the following limitations:
Commodore - one nominee, Vice Commodore - one nominee, Rear Commodore
- one nominee, Secretary-Treasurer - one or more nominees, Board
of Directors - no more than two nominees more than open positions.
The nominations will then be presented to the membership via a newsletter
by October 15.
Section
2. Nominations at Large
Any
three members in good standing may nominate a member for a Board
of Director position for the following year by notifying the Commodore
in writing by October30 There is a limitation of one nomination
per member, and the nominee must not be one of the three members
nominating.
Section
3. Elections
These
nominations both by the members and the Board of Directors will
form, if there are any contested positions, a ballot to be sent
to each member along with the annual meeting notice. Ballots must
be turned in no later than the start of the annual business meeting
of the membership, tallied, with a plurality vote necessary for
election.
ARTICLE
IV-- Expulsion and Impeachment
Two-thirds
of the Board of Directors has the authority to expel a member in
good standing for gross misconduct unbecoming a member. Two-thirds
of the Board of Directors has the authority to remove from office
any member of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE
V -- Amendments
These
By-laws maybe amended at any meeting of the Board of Directors by
vote of two--thirds of the Board of Directors. These By-laws may
be amended at any meeting of the membership by a vote of the majority
present if notice of an intention to present the proposed amendment
has been given to the Commodore at least 21 days prior to the meeting,
and signed by at least five members.
ARTICLE VI- Equipment Use
Section
1. Conditions
Any
fleet meeting the Club's requirements for recognition as a fleet
may request use of the Club's boats and race committee equipment
for the running of races, or other fleet sailing activities subject
to scheduling limitations listed below
The
Fleet Captain must accept the following conditions under which the
equipment is loaned on behalf of the fleet:
Club
boats are to be operated only by individuals who are familiar with
the equipment, are qualified to operate the boats safely, and are
able to maintain the boats in "race ready" condition.
The Fleet Captain or designee must certify that all individuals
who intend to operate the boats are qualified based on the following
conditions:
a.
They already have the familiarity and skill required.
b. They have attended training sessions offered by the Club.
c. They will accept training from the Fleet Captain or designee
of the borrowing fleet as a condition of use.
2.
Equipment must be returned in "race ready" condition before
the next scheduled use of the equipment. See minimum standards below.
3.
If repairs to the equipment are required, the Fleet Captain shall
contact the Vice Commodore, or appropriate designee to report the
problem and arrange for transportation of the equipment to and from
the shop.
4.
The Fleet Captain or designee shall fill out and mail to the Vice
Commodore an equipment inventory and status questionnaire as soon
as possible.
5.
The Fleet will be responsible for prompt replacement of any equipment
lost.
6.
Accidental damage to equipment or equipment failure, except that
resulting from negligence, are not the fleet's responsibility from
a financial standpoint. The fleet should however assist as outlined
in 3 above to ensure the speedy repair of the equipment.
7.
Fleets using Club equipment will pay an equipment maintenance fee
to be set by the Board of Directors.
8.
Failure to meet these responsibilities could jeopardize the right
of the fleet to use the equipment in the future.
The
Senior [Principal] Race Officer (SRO [PRO]) for any Club activities
should accept the same responsibili-ties for the care of Club equipment
as that assigned to Fleet Captains listed in items 1-4 above, except
for the transportation of the equipment for repair. Assistance with
transpor-tation should be provided if possible.
All
members of the race committee should assist the SRO [PRO] in carrying
out these responsibili-ties and should not leave until the tasks
are complete.
Section
2. Scheduling Priorities
Annual
Club and fleet regatta dates will have priority in scheduling use
of the equipment. Fleets may reserve Club equipment as described
above on a first requested basis for remaining dates. The need to
schedule make-up races for Club activities takes priority over fleet
activities.
Club
equipment may not be used the weekend and week prior to the Governor's
Cup Regatta. Club equipment may not be used for one month prior
to the April CSC Championship Series regatta to allow for routine
maintenance and refurbishing. Necessary scheduling of routine preventive
maintenance or repairs shall have priority over fleet use.
Section
3. Race Ready
The
Vice-Commodore shall provide leadership in setting expectations
and provide appro-priate training with respect to the proper use
and care of the Club's equipment. The Vice-Commodore shall maintain
cumulative written records of equipment purchases, repairs, and
modifications. The intent is the boats are equipped and maintained
such that they are ready to be used for all phases of race management
when picked up on the day of a race. The following are minimum standards
for "race ready", but by no means complete:
- Gas
tanks full
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Provisions made for charging of batteries
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All trash removed, and boats clean enough to permit safe use
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All lines coiled and ready
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All small equipment stored properly
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All boats returned to designated areas, unless prior arrangements
have been made for transportation to the next event, and approved
by the Vice-Commodore
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Equipment inventory and status questionnaire filed with the Vice-Commodore,
or designee
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Any problems that require action must he reported immediately
to the Vice- Commodore, or appropriate designee
ARTICLE
VII-- Qualification as a Recognized Class
Section
1. Intent
Fleet
recognition confers certain privileges on a fleet; they vary from
time to time, but it is a significant (time and effort) cost and
liability to the Club. The intent is to assure that membership revenue
and manpower derived from the fleet significantly defrays these
expenses and liabilities. Since the Club exists to encourage racing,
the minimum fleet is defined at a level reasonably easy to meet,
but will not be a money and effort-losing proposition for the Club
(if the fleet exercises its privileges). This revised definition
is similar in effect to the rules that all existing fleets had to
deal with when they were starting.
Section
2. Definition
For
a one-design class to be recognized as a fleet of CSC for a particular
year:
Five
skippers with Full CSC memberships in good standing for the current
year must either:
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declare they intend to race that class of boat in the current
year for the majority of the CSC series. Four of the five must
then actually race their boats for at least one weekend of a CSC
series before the fleet is recognized
—or—
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have raced that class of boat in the prior year in a CSC series.
In
any club year, one full membership maybe used only once to count
towards the member/boats minimum for constituting fleets. In other
words, not twice for the same fleet, different skippers, or once
for this fleet and once for another fleet.
The
same five member/skippers or their families must either own the
boats, or, if the boat is loaned or rented to them, the boat must
be available to that same skipper for the duration of the series,
and the skipper must indicate his intention to sail that same boat
for the majority of the series.
The
fleet must have a full CSC member in good standing as an elected
Fleet Captain who then can represent the fleet to the Club as appropriate.
Section
3. Recognition
Recognition
of a new fleet shall be determined by the Commodore (using Section
2 above), who shall formally notify the Board of Directors of the
determination and give notice to the membership in the next newsletter.
After
dues for the current year become overdue and subject to late charges,
the Commodore shall review the status of all fleets relative to
Section 2 above. For any fleet that does not meet the requirements,
the Commodore shall notify the fleet immediately, and within 30
days, suspend fleet privileges and notify the general membership
in the next newsletter.
Section
4. Authority
To
encourage growth of new one-design fleets, and to provide racing
for classes of boats that don't have enough boats to constitute
a fleet, the Commodore or the Board of Directors may, at their discretion,
constitute or recognize multi-class open fleets or other "below
minimum new fleet," applying whatever subset of the Section
2 standards the Commodore or Board deem proper, and grant these
fleets whatever full or partial privileges of recognition deemed
appropriate. The membership shall be notified of such partial recognition,
standards to be applied, and privileges granted.
ARTICLE
VIII-- Statement of Non-Discrimination
No
person shall be denied membership or the right to participate in
any event of the Carolina Sailing Club or to manage or otherwise
be involved in the participation of such event on the grounds of
race, color, religion, age, sex or national origin.
- Rules
Season series regattas will be governed by the Racing Rules of
Sailing (RRS), the prescriptions of the United States Sailing
Association, applicable Carolina Sailing Club and class rules,
except as any of these are changed by these sailing instructions,
and by these sailing instructions. Season series regattas are
designated Category A.
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Entries
2.1 - All CSC members in good standing are eligible to participate
in all races at their own risk, provided that (1) they initial
the races they intend to sail on the weekend registration sheets
available at race headquarters and (2) they and any participating
crew sign the 2000 Sailing Season Release Form.
2.2 - Boats registered will be grouped by classes according to
number of hulls. Boats within a class according to hull type will
be scored using corrected time based on Portsmouth numbers.
2.3 - Guests of club members are eligible to race one weekend
regatta per year, provided they register as guests on the registration
sheets prior to the Competitors' Meeting and provided they and
all participating crew sign the release form.
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Notices to Competitors
Notices to competitors will be posted on the official CSC notice
board.
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Changes in the Sailing Instructions
Changes to these sailing instructions will be posted on the official
CSC notice board following the Competitors' Meeting. If intended
to be permanent, they will be printed in the CSC newsletter until
incorporated into these instructions. Any change affecting only
the Sunday races of the relevant weekend will be posted on the
official CSC notice board by 0900 hours on that day.
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Signals Made Ashore
5.1 Signals made ashore will be displayed at regatta headquarters.
5.2 Code flag "AP", Answering Pennant, with two sound
signals, means all races are postponed. The warning signal will
be made not less than 35 minutes after "AP" is lowered
with one sound signal.
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Schedule of Races
Saturday Sunday
Registration 0900-1015 NA
Competitors' Meeting 1030 NA
Warning signal, 1st race 1120 1020
Starting signal, 1st race 1126 1026
Warning signal, 2nd race ASAP after ASAP after
first race first race
Warning signal, 3rd race ASAP after NA
second race
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Class Flags Are Not Availble
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Racing Area
At Henderson Point on Kerr Lake, the racing area is to the northeast
of the point. At Lake Jordan, it is off the Vista Point launching
area.
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The Course
9.1 - The course will be displayed from the race committee (RC)
boat and will be indicated by letters for the course marks (W
for windward, R for reaching, L for leeward, and O for offset)
in the order in which they are to be rounded.
WRL2 indicates a triangular course of two laps.
WRLWL indicates a Modified Olympic course.
WOL2 indicates a windward-leeward course of two laps. This course
will have an offset mark approximately 12
boat lengths to port of the windward mark. The offset mark is
left to port.
9.2 - On courses WRL2 and WRLWL the catamaran class may round
a leeward mark set more distant than those used by other classes.
There is no extra leeward mark for catamarans on course WOL2.
9.3 - The approximate compass bearing from the starting line to
the first mark will be displayed from the RC boat.
9.4 - Shortened Course: If signal flag "S" is raised
no later than the warning signal the course is shortened to one
lap. (If signal flag "S" is raised at a rounding mark,
finish between the nearby mark and the boat.)
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Marks
Marks of the course will be orange cylinders, orange or yellow
tetrahedrons, or orange balls approximately two feet across.
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The Start
11.1 - Races will be started in accordance with Rule 26.1, System
2, except that signals will occur at three-minute intervals instead
of five-minute intervals. Classes will start in the order announced
at the Competitors' Meeting and subsequently posted on the official
CSC notice board.
11.2 - The starting line will be between a staff displaying an
orange flag on the RC boat and the starting mark.
11.3 - Boats whose preparatory signal has not been made shall
keep clear of the starting area and all boats whose preparatory
signal has been made.
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Mark Boats may or may not be stationed at each mark.
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Change of Course After The Start
A change of course after the start will be signaled before the
leading boat has begun the leg, although the new mark may not
then be in position. Any mark to be rounded after rounding the
new mark may be relocated to maintain the original course configuration.
When in a subsequent change of course a new mark is replaced,
it will be replaced with the original mark. Alternative marks
will be described at the Competitors' Meeting. Reference RRS Rule
33.
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The Finish
The finishing line will be between a staff displaying an orange
flag on the race committee boat and the port end finishing mark.
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Time Limit
The time limit for each class will be one and one-half (1½)
hours. A boat finishing after the time limit or more than 30 minutes
after the first boat in her class finishes, whichever is later,
will be score "Did not finish." This changes Rule 35.
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Protests
16.1 - Protests shall be written on forms available at the official
CSC board and lodged there within 30 minutes after the race committee
has signaled its return to shore by one sound signal. That signal
indicates the commencement of the 30 minute period.
16.2 - Protests will be heard in approximately the order of receipt
as soon as possible.
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Scoring
Scoring for the races will be in accordance with the guidelines
published in the CSC Members Handbook or as updated in the CSC
Yearbook or Newsletter.
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Trophies
Trophies will be awarded in accordance with the guidelines published
in the CSC Members Handbook or as updated in the CSC Yearbook
or Newsletter.
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Safety
19.1 - Each boat must meet the safety requirements of the United
States Coast Guard, her class association, and the CSC, which
include having a tow line suitable for her size and type. Boats
not meeting these requirements may be disqualified.
19.2 - Each competitor is responsible for deciding whether or
not to start or continue in any race and whether or not to use
personal flotation devices.
19.3 - Any boat retiring from a race for any reason after starting
must notify the race committee either verbally on the water (with
acknowledgement) or by signing a "Retirement" sheet
at the official CSC notice board within 30 minutes of the signaled
return of the race committee to shore. This provision may be waived
only under exceptional circumstances.
Appendix
The following notable changes to these Sailing Instructions have
occurred since 1999:
(1) Three- instead of five-minute intervals between starting signals
(2) Resumption of prior course designation of WRL2; also note WOL2
replaces WL2
(3) Omission of the leeward gate from the WOL2 course
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Scoring for the Kerr Lake Championship
Series
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INTRODUCTION:
Each one-design fleet is scored separately. Handicap fleets are
established for boats without a sufficient number of one-design
class members racing to warrant handling as an individual fleet.
The scoring for all races and trophies is by a low point system.
The penalty is high (i.e., high score) for not racing in a race.
Each sailor may throw-out approximately 20% (miniseries), 25% (Saturday
and Sunday series), or 30% (full season) of their scores. Sailors
serving on the race committee are generally compensated by the scoring
system for having served rather than raced. The system is based
upon a season of six racing weekends, the June Governor's Cup weekend
not counting as one of the six. Usually five races are run on each
racing weekend. Trophies are awarded for the full season, the Saturday-only
Series, the Sunday-only Series and for three two-weekend miniseries.
FLEETS:
All races, scoring and trophies (with exceptions) are on a fleet
basis. There are handicap fleets (for boats not in other fleets)
and a number of recognized one-design class fleets.
Before
the season starts, the Commodore designates which recognized one-design
fleets will exist for the season. This designation generally holds
for the season regardless of the turnout for that fleet.
Races
are started by recognized one-design fleet. Several fleets may be
grouped together for a start, but finishes are recorded and later
scored by fleet.
During
the season, the chief scorer may designate another class as being
a recognized one-design fleet. So recognized, the class will be
scored as a class retroactively (for the full season, not completed
mini-series) and removed from any open class of which it was a part.
WEEKENDS:
The club races on the third full weekend of the month from April
through October, inclusive. (Full weekends have a Saturday in the
month; club races therefore start on the third Saturday of the month.)
Races are on Saturday and Sunday, with usually three races on Saturday
and two races on Sunday. Of these seven weekends, one (June) is
for the Governor's Cup Regatta, which is open to the public, and
does not count in any of the miniseries or season trophies.
The
six normal series weekends are, therefore, the third full weekends
of April, May, July, August, September and October.
In
case one of the series weekends is canceled, the Board may designate
an official back-up weekend before the season starts. This generally
should be towards the end of the season. If a normal series weekend
is canceled, and if there had already been an official back-up weekend
designated, then the official back-up weekend will be raced and
counted in the series and for trophies.
No
other weekend can be counted in a series or for trophies. The Board
or Commodore may for whatever reason pick a different or additional
weekend(s) to substitute for a canceled weekend or weekends, but
these different or additional weekends, although raced, will not
count for series scoring or trophies.
For
the purposes of activating the back-up weekend, whether a normal
weekend is to be considered to have been raced or canceled is determined
by the Commodore on a case by case basis.
Cancellation
is club based, not fleet based.
COMPETITORS:
Trophy competition is between skippers. Therefore, a skipper may
shift to another boat (one complying with RSS rule 78) and continue
the series of scores started with the first boat. If a skipper is
absent from a race or weekend, no one else may race his or her boat
to contribute to the first skipper's scores. The second skipper
may, however, race the first skipper's boat; the second skipper's
scores are credited to the second skipper and count toward any trophy
for which the second skipper is otherwise eligible.
The
race committee and other competitors must be notified of either
change prior to racing. The skipper involved must conspicuously
note the change when registering. It is suggested that the race
committee mention any such changes at the skipper's meeting. If
the race committee does not do so, then the skipper involved must
publicly do so during the meeting. To fail to both register the
change conspicuously and have it mentioned at the skipper's meeting
is grounds for protest and scoring the skipper(s) involved as DNS
(did not start).
If
a second skipper when racing the first skipper's boat modifies (e.g.,
with tape) the boat's sail number (both sides, all sails used) and
registers under the new (i.e., modified) sail number, then the registration
need not be otherwise conspicuous and there is no need for mention
at the skipper's meeting. This "number modification" is
the preferred approach.
STARTERS:
A starter is precisely defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing: "A
boat starts when after her starting signal any part of her hull,
crew or equipment first crosses the starting line and she has complied
with rule 29.1 and 30.1 if it applies." To ease the burden
on the racing committee while on the water, starters are boats whose
entry has been accepted, have registered, and are either recorded
by the race committee as finishing or have notified the race committee
on the water or in writing on land (within the time limit for filing
protests) that they withdrew after starting. Boats which did not
register, or registered but neither finished nor notified the race
committee of their "did not finish," will be scored as
"did not start" (DNS). Race committee skippers are counted
as starters (see Race Committee, below).
Boats
which start but are later classified as DNS (see Scored Boats, below)
are not counted as starters.
SCORED
BOATS: Not withstanding other rules or qualifications, a boat's
entry will be accepted if the owner/skipper is a CSC Member (dues
paid) or a guest sailing with the Club for the first time in that
season (ignoring the Governor's Cup).
A
boat's entry will be considered not to have been accepted if the
boat has previously raced that year with the club but the owner/skipper
is not a member (dues paid). Boats which register and finish (or
notify of a DNF - "did not finish") but whose entry is
not accepted will have their finish position recorded by the race
committee. The scorer, however, will reclassify these boats as "did
not start" (DNS - RSS appendix A3) and adjust other boats'
positions as if the DNS boat had not raced. The results achieved
by these DNS boats will be published in the newsletter as DNS. An
owner/skipper who subsequently joins the Club and whose boat then
receives entry accepted status will be scored for all races for
which his or her boat has legitimate entry accepted status (no races
scored DNS as a result of "entry ineligible" because of
dues not paid can be restored, retroactively, after dues are paid).
SCORING
CODES
- DNC:
Did not come to the starting area
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DNS: Did not start. Sailed around near the start but did not actually
start.
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OCS: Premature starter. Started prematurely (and did not recover)
or otherwise failed to comply with the starting procedure.
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RET: Retired. Dropped out because of an infringement of the rules.
May retire during the race, not finishing, or after the race
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DNF: Did not finish. A yacht that does not finish for a reason
other than an infringement
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DSQ: Disqualified by the protest committee.
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RDG: Redress given
The
season series comprises all the races in all the miniseries.
The
official back-up weekend is normally near the end of the season.
If it is raced it will almost always be part of the Fall series,
in spite of the fact that the weekend canceled may have been part
of an earlier series if it had actually been raced. If only (normal
or official back-up) weekends are raced, then the Fall series is
only one weekend, etc.
RACES
& FLEETS STARTS: Normally there will be ten races in a miniseries
and three times as many in the season. This number can vary, however,
if on one or more weekends the race committee does not manage to
get in the full complement of races. Less commonly, one or more
fleets may complete a race when other fleets fail to finish within
the time limit. Therefore, different fleets may have a different
number of races in the same series. For scoring and trophy reasons,
a recognized fleet is generally considered to have had a race even
if no boats in the fleet were present. Related situations are handled
as follows:
If
the fleet is absent, i.e., no registrants by the competitor's meeting,
the fleet is still always assigned a start. (If not designated,
then last start.) If any fleet completes a race, then the absent
fleet is considered to have completed the race.
THROWOUTS:
For the season series championships, 70% of the races (rounded up
to the next higher whole number) considered sailed by the fleet
will be scored to determine season trophies. See table.
For
the Saturday-only and Sunday-only scoring, 75% of the Saturday or
Sunday races considered sailed by the fleet will be scored.
For
the miniseries awards, 80% of the races (rounded up to the next
higher whole number) considered sailed by the fleet will be scored
to determine miniseries trophies. This will mean 0 throwouts for
1-4 races, I throwout for 5-8 races.
Throwouts
are made from the highest scores recorded by a skipper during a
series in decreasing order until the required number of scores have
been discarded. For a given skipper, this may result in a particular
race being thrown out when considered for the miniseries, and not
thrown out when considered for the Saturday or season series, or
vice-versa.
TIE
SCORES: In all cases, tie scores will result in duplicate awards
in determining season series and miniseries trophy winners.
RACE
COMMITTEE: Scoring for skippers who serve on the race committee
is meant to penalize them and their fleets as little as possible
for having done so rather than raced.
For
the following purposes, fleet skippers on the race committee for
a specific race count as starters in that race (based on registration
sheet):
- Average
number of starters for number of trophies
-
maximum number of starters, for DNS in series
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Number of starters in this race, for DNF, DSQ, OCS, RET
Race
Committee members will be recorded as RCM. For the miniseries this
is identical to a DNF; every member of the race committee from the
same fleet ends up with the same score for the race. For the same
RCM races when considered for the season series, RCM is calculated
for each skipper by averaging all his or her races (not counting
the RCM races and alter throwouts based on the number of races their
fleet is considered to have raced) and counting that average as
the score for each of the RCM race that the skipper has.
Each
skipper may have only 5 RCM races.
ADDITIONAL
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: In recognition of the desire to help newer
members learn to race and improve publicity/PR for the Club, skippers
will be allowed to receive the equivalent of race committee credit
for certain services performed as follows:
- An
experienced skipper who chooses to sail with an inexperienced
skipper as a "trainer", in lieu of sailing his own boat
for the weekend, will be awarded points for the number of races
sailed in that capacity, with scores calculated as if he were
on race committee duty.
-
A skipper who assists CSC with the videotaping of racing activity
on a given weekend, for the Club's benefit, will be awarded points
for the number of races videotaped, with scores calculated as
if he were on race committee duty.
Scoring
credit for these service opportunities require the prior consent
and approval of the Vice-Commodore. The Vice-Commodore, in turn,
will advise the Principal Race Officer and Official Scorer of this
approval for scoring purposes. No retroactive approval will be granted.
No
more than one weekend's races (maximum of five) may be scored for
RCM duty, either actual on-the-water, or for training or videotaping.
These service opportunities do not take the place of service on
race committee duty, and the need for people to work on race committee
duty takes precedence over these other options.
HANDICAP
SCORING: Boats not meeting Club requirements to race as a class
will be scored under the Portsmouth Number Handicapping System.
The finishing time (for each boat will be recorded and the starting
time subtracted to determine elapsed time (ST) for each boat. Corrected
time (CT) will be determined by the following formula:
ET
x 100
CT = ________
PN
where
PN = appropriate Portsmouth Number
Handicapped
boats will be ranked in finishing order according to corrected time
and points awarded according to the finishing position.
The
Portsmouth Numbers are drawn from US Sailing publications. In recent
years, US Sailing has updated them annually. A table containing
the current numbers for CSC fleets and other commonly seen classes
will be printed in the annual yearbook or the newsletter. The scorekeeper
may shift to using newer Portsmouth Numbers as they become available.
If this occurs during the season, notice shall be given in the newsletter
of at the competitor's meeting - in either case, before the first
race in which the new numbers are to be used.
ASSIGNED
RATINGS: Boats not listed in the Portsmouth system will be assigned
a temporary rating until sufficient data is obtained to establish
an accurate rating. Written requests for an assigned rating must
be made to the Club Scorer at least two weeks before racing. Boats
sailing without a rating will not be scored retroactively. Ratings
will not be changed for any reason during a regatta, so that racing
results may be posted promptly in the Newsletter. Dissatisfaction
with an assigned rating should be appealed to the Commodore.
SEASON
SERIES CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS: The Carolina Sailing Club encourages
excellence in sailing. Racing is the best way to master the wind
and the boat and develop the skills that lead to the greatest safety
and enjoyment in sailing. Recognizing the best in each class is
one of the main reasons for joining together to form a sailing club.
The Club conducts six regattas of five races each April through
October. The Season Series Class Championships are based on these
regattas. The trophies for the winners are presented at the Annual
Award Banquet which is held in November. See the SCORING section
of this handbook for the method of determining the winners.
SATURDAY-ONLY
and SUNDAY-ONLY SERIES: These series were developed in response
to desires expressed by the Club membership. Recognizing other commitments
and the difficulty of sometimes being unable to sail the entire
weekend, the Saturday-Only and Sunday-Only options were added. All
Saturday races will be scored as a series, making a potential of
18 races (three races times six Saturdays). All Sunday races will
be scored as a series, making a potential of 12 races (two races
times six Sundays). A skipper does not have to "declare"
whether he intends to race only on Saturdays or Sundays, but all
members will be scored for the Season Series as well as the Saturday-Only
and Sunday-Only Series (in addition to normal Miniseries scoring).
The scoring for these series is by the same system as for the Season
Championships except that 75% of the races count (rounded to the
nearest whole number). The awards are made at the Annual Awards
Banquet which is held in November. See the SCORING section of this
handbook for the method of determining the winners.
MINISERIES
CLASS AWARDS: Many of our sailors like to know how they are progressing
during the season. The Club seeks to recognize this progress as
well as outstanding performances and gives recognition for shorter
periods of time than for the Season Championships. There are three
miniseries periods during the season: Spring (April-May), Summer
(July-August), and Fall (September-October). Scoring for these series
is by the same system as for the Season Championships except that
80% of the races count (rounded to the nearest whole number). The
awards are made throughout the season during regularly scheduled
regatta weekends.
TROPHY
AWARD FORMULA; Trophies will be awarded for season and miniseries
winners according to the average number of starts in each class
as follows:
AVIERAGE
STARTS PIER RACE = 2n + 0.2(n-1)2
where
n is the number of trophies.
The
following table gives the required average minimum number of starts
per race for 1 through 8 trophies.
Trophies
Average Starts
-
2.0
-
4.2
-
6.8
-
9.8
-
13.2
-
17.0
-
21.2
-
25.8
AWARDS
GOVERNORS
CUP: Beginning in 1959, the Carolina Sailing Club has hosted one
invitational regatta held in June. In addition to traditional trophy
awards to the top places in each class, the skipper showing the
best overall fleet average for the regatta, as determined by a high-point
scoring system, becomes the winner of the Governor's Cup. This regatta
has proven to be one of the most popular and well-known sailing
events in the southeast. The Windmill class in 1972 won the distinction
of the first class ever to lose the Cup and regain it. From 1972
to 1978, competition between the Windmill and Flying Scot classes
led to an alternating possession. Since 1979, the Isotope and Flying
Scot classes have dominated possession of the Cup.
IINTERFLEET
CHAMPIONSHIP: In 1988, the Interfleet Series was instituted to allow
the best sailors from various fleets within CSC to compete against
each other. Participants are selected from the fleets on a weighted
basis of fleet starts and performance through the Championship regattas.
ROBINSON
CUP: This handsome 12-inch Revere bowl, given in memory of Dr. Donald
Robinson, a Club founder, is awarded annually to that member who
in the opinion of a secret committee is the most outstanding in
seamanship, sportsmanship, and in service to the Club and its activities.
THE
LEGACY BELL: Floyd A. New was a founding member of the Carolina
SaiIing Club in 1956. He served as Commodore in 1962 and was awarded
the Robinson Cup in 1964. In 1984, members of his family established
the Legacy Bell trophy in his memory. The dedication on the trophy
reads, "You left us a legacy by teaching us to sail."
The purpose of this permanent trophy is to recognize consistent
participation and outstanding performance in one-design class racing.
Each
year, a name plate on the walnut and bronze trophy will be engraved
with the name of the skipper who compiles the best record for the
season in a one-design fleet averaging five starters per race. All
scores except "Race Committee" will be counted. This total
will be divided by the number of races for the season (less race
committee service). In case of a tie, the skipper from the fleet
with the higher average starts will be declared the winner.
HELMOLD-SINGLETARY
CAROLINAS DISTRICT HIGH POINT TROPHY: This trophy was donated to
the district by Mr. Richard Helmold, 1972 Fleet #27 Captain. It
is a revolving trophy with keeper cups for the first four places.
This trophy was set up to stimulate travel and participation by
Flying Scot sailors outside their local club and fleet, and is scored
on points accumulated from the following regattas: Great 48 Regatta;
Governor's Cup Regatta; Oriental Sailing Social; SAYRA Inshore Championships;
Hoop Hole Regatta; Mayor's Cup Regatta; VISA Invitational (Smith
Mountain Lake); Hilton Head Regatta; and the Carolinas District
Flying Scot Championship.
LUCKY
DUCK TROPHY: This trophy is given in memory of Ted Ward. Ted was
very competitive on Flying Scot 2290. He shared his knowledge with
new racers and encouraged them to participate as much as possible
in invitationals so that they might enhance their learning.
In
an effort to perpetuate Ted's interest in encouraging new racers
to improve their participation, the Lucky Duck is awarded annually
to the skipper who accumulates the most points in the Helmold-Singletary
series without winning any silver in that series.
PETER
WILLIAMS, JR. MEMORIAL TROPHY Tanzer 16 Fleet #1 and Peter P. Williams,
Sr. established a perpetual trophy in 1973 in memory of Peter Williams,
Jr., a young Tanzer 16 skipper in Fleet #1, who met a tragic, premature
death. This trophy is presented by the Carolina Sailing Club each
year to the Tanzer 16 skipper showing good sportsmanship and the
best record during the CSC season series, but who does not win or
has not won a CSC or Governor's Cup trophy.
PETER
WOLFE CHALLENGE CUP: Peter Wolfe, an IBM employee from West Germany,
was an avid Isotope sailor during the time he lived in North Carolina.
Prior to returning to Germany in 1976, he founded the Peter Wolfe
Challenge Cup to encourage participation in Isotope class races
and to commemorate his enjoyment of the Isotope design. The cup
is awarded annually to the winner of the May Regatta weekend in
the Isotope Class.
ISOTOPE
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD: This award was created in 1987 to encourage
sportsmanship and participation in Carolina Sailing Club Isotope
Class racing activities. The top three finishers for the season
in the Isotope Fleet are ineligible and the top five finishers for
the season vote among themselves to elect the recipient of the award.
JUNIOR
SAILlNG CUP: The encouragement of sailing among young people has
always been an important role of the Carolina Sailing Club. A unique
emphasis on family participation in sailing has provided training
and experience for our junior sailors. In 1959 special recognition
was given Woody Baldwin for his seamanship and participation. In
1965 the annual Junior Sailing Cup was established to honor an outstanding
young sailor each season.
BILL
SINGLETARY FLYING SCOT FAMILY TROPHY: This trophy was established
in 1987 by Maye Singletary in honor of her late husband, Bill Singletary.
The award is presented annually to the family-sailed Flying Scot
with the best record in the Carolina Sailing Club Championship Series.
The award is primarily made to two-generation sailing families,
but husband and wife teams may also be considered. It is a revolving
trophy with a keeper cup for each family receiving the award.
SPORTSMANSHIP
AWARD: The term SPORTSMANSHIP as applied to this award involves
following the self-policing nature of the sport conscientiously,
practicing courtesy to other competitors, and assisting others when
the need arises. Service to the Club or fleets is not considered
in the determination of this award. Fellow sailors submit nominating
letters to fleet captains.
YEOMAN'S
SERVICE AWARD: This award was first introduced by Commodore John
Pelosi in 1987, with recipients of this award selected by the current
Commodore. The purpose of the Yeoman's Service Award is to give
recognition to any member for service to the Club over and above
the call of duty and which makes a special contribution to the Club.
CHAMPIONS — NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR'S CUP REGATTA
1958 E.VV. Wolcott Hampton Norfolk, VA
1959 George Conrad Hampton Norfolk, VA
1960 David Brown Hampton Hampton, VA
1961 Richard Townley Hampton Norfolk, VA
1962 E. W. Wolcott Hampton Norfolk, VA
1963 A. S. Bussey Jet 14 Arlington, VA
1964 Max Culpepper Jet 14 Stratford, NJ
1965 Max Culpepper Jet 14 Stratford, NJ
1966 Max Culpepper Jet 14 Stratford, NJ
1967 Joe Willis Jet 14 Kensington, MD
1968 Tom Lathrop Windmill Jamestown, NC
1969 Allen Chauvenet Windmill Silver Springs, MD
1970 Dick Schmidt Windmill Greenbelt, MD
1971 Don Delorme Sunfish Falls Church, VA
1972 James Pardee Windmill Lakeland, FL
1973 Denis Fontaine Windmill Lakeland, FL
1974 George Kirkland Flying Scot Durham, NC
1975 Floyd Davis Flying Scot Panama City, FL
1976 Bruce Tovell Windmill Columbus, OH
1977 Dick Schultz Flying Scot Reidsville, NC
1978 Kirk Kirkland Flying Scot Durham, NC
1979 Lee Currin Isotope Louisburg, NC
1980 Steve Renner Isotope Raleigh, NC
1981 Herb Estes Isotope Raleigh, NC
1982 Frank Meldau Isotope Durham, NC
1983 Bubby Egan Flying Scot New Orleans, LA
1984 Bob & Pattie Lamb Tanzer 16 Cary, NC
1985 Paul Newton Flying Scot Green Bay, WI
1986 Larry & Starr Lewis Flying Scot High Point, NC
1987 Macon Singletary & Lee Currin Flying Scot Raleigh, NC
1988 Dave & Ann Batchelor Flying Scot Cary, NC
1989 Matt Fisher Lightning Columbus, OH
1990 Jim Howard Isotope Chapel Hill, NC
1991 Larry & Starr Lewis Flying Scot High Point, NC
1992 Larry & Starr Lewis Flying Scot High Point, NC
1993 Larry & Starr Lewis Flying Scot High Point, NC
1994 Larry & Starr Lewis Flying Scot High Point, NC
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
RECIPIENTS — ROBINSON CUP
1957
A. G. "Boo" Borden
1958 M. E. Ricketts
1959 William J. Adams, Jr.
1960 J. T. "Buck" Cheatham, Jr.
1961 Romeo H. Guest
1962 R. L. "Duck" Baldwin, Jr.
1963 Charles L. Weill, Jr.
1964 Floyd A. New
1965 Howard E. Manning
1966 Sol B. Kennedy, Jr.
1967 Thomas G. Reich
1968 EarI Koontz
1969 Gus T. Brannon
1970 N. C. "Hap" Crowe, Jr.
1971 William A. Myatt, Ill
1972 John Houck
1973 David H. Batchelor, Jr.
1974 Walter D. Van Gieson
1975 Curtis Elmer
1976 George M. Smart
1977 Samuel B. Tove
1978 Dean C. Keister
1979 David B. Gilbert
1980 Herbert L. Bodman, Jr.
1981 David H. Schiller
1982 Weldon M. Howe
1983 Kent R. Mullikin
1984 Robert H. Murdock, Jr.
1985 Edward C. "Ted" Ward III
1986 William V. Singletary
1987 John Pelosi
1988 Robert & Pattie Lamb
1989 Robert F. New
1990 Frank & Rhoda Meldau
1991 Ed & Jeanne Michels
1992 Edwina Kleeman
1993 Bill von Reichbauer
1994 Howard Alexander
1995
1996
INTERFLEET
CHAMPIONS
1975
Kent Taylor Laser
1976 Dean Keister Laser
1977(Tie) Dave Gilbert & Jim limb Tanzer 16
1978 George Smart Tanzer 16
1979 Bob Lee Flying Scot
1980 Will Lamb Sunfish
1981 Dean Keister Laser
1982 Sam Edwards Sunfish
1983 Ned Lawson Laser
1984 Steve Renner Isotope
1985 Kent Mullikin Lightning
1986 Pete Finkelstein Isotope
1987 Kirt Simmons
1988 Del Foster Lightning
1989 Not Awarded
1990 Alasdair McGregor Laser
1991 Wayne Tillett Flying Scot
1992 Ed Michels Lightning
1993 Doug King Lightning
1994 Jim Howard Isotope
1995
1996
1997
WINNERS
—LEGACY BELL TROPHY
1984
Bob Murdock Flying Scot
1985 Gene Moore Isotope
1986 George Smart Tanzer 16
1987 George Smart Tanzer 16
1988 Pete Finkelstein Isotope
1989 Macon Singletary Flying Scot
1990 Bill Kier Laser
1991 Ken Whitt Tanzer 16
1992 Pete Thorn Tanzer 16
1993 Steve Renner Isotope
1994 Ken Whitt Tanzer 16
1995
1996
1997
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