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2002 RACING PROGRAMS

For 2002, the Offshore and One Design Divisions have scheduled a full slate of racing for the spring and fall, with summer racing tailored to expected (hoped for) summer breezes and to take advantage of full moons for night racing. In 2002 FBYC willuse the starting procedure adopted in Rule 26 of the 2001-2004 Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) which went into effect on April 1, 2001. All competitors are encouraged to obtain a copy and become familiar with the "new" starting sequence (which is available at www.ussailing.org/racemgt/rule_26_starting/index.htm and also printed below as an Appendix to the Sailing instructions). The course board which will be used on Mr. Roberts for Offshore events will be familiar to those who have raced in the Leukemia Cup in years past, and is explained in this year’s race instructions. It has been adopted because it is very easy to see and understand. Offshore racers in particular are encouraged to review the General Sailing Instructions relating to starts and courses.

Club Offshore events will continue the trend started last year to balance drop-mark short races with longer and government mark races, to provide variety and give racers the opportunity to hone a range of racing skills, from the skill needed to execute on short windward-leeward courses, to the skill needed to successfully respond to tide and wind changes and night navigation on the moonlight race and overnight race to Smith Point. The tradition of strong participation by boats from other parts of the Chesapeake Bay in the Stingray Point and Leukemia Cup Regattas is expected to continue in 2002, and a planned race to Solomon’s provides a competitive point to point long distance race following the Leukemia Cup.

Under the leadership of John Koedel III, FBYC’s dormant Non-Spinnaker racing fleet is making a return this year, and courses specifically suited to racing without spinnakers will be provided at Offshore events. At least twice this year, FBYC has scheduled races in the Rappahannock River to encourage interclub competition for all fleets, but the Non-Spinnaker fleet may be the largest beneficiary, given the active Non-Spinnaker racers on the Rappahannock River.

One Design events will continue to follow the multi-race day format, with series races spread out over the spring and fall and interspersed with Offshore events to minimize conflicts for the sailors who race in both divisions. One Design fleets and junior racing at FBYC continue to grow, and the development of an active Flying Scot fleet on the Rappahannock River creates new opportunities for inter-club racing. This year FBYC will host its 63d Annual One Design Regatta and two regional events: the Lightning Dixie District Championship and the Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters Championship.

This year the Juniors have been promoted to a Division. Accordingly, you will see a whole section in this book dedicated to the Junior Division and its plans for 2002.