Racing at the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club
Master Timing Sheet Based upon First Preparatory signal 18.15
Timing updates all on running times and functions and reminds if not yet completed.
Time |
Action/Task |
Done! |
16.45 |
RO and ARO and Mark Layer Arrive at Club |
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16.50 |
Shipping movements and weather forecast reviewed (can be e mailed by sailing sec beforehand) |
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16.55 |
RO and ARO meet at Race office to determine possible course area and Marks |
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17.00 |
ALL RACE TEAM ARRIVE AT CLUB |
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ARO afloat in PinEnd RIB and proceeds to Course area to commence wind checking and recording |
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RO and team check equipment and proceed afloat |
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Mark layer collects and loads marks and tackle to be used |
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17.10 |
Team and Equipment at Committee Boat |
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Mark Layer afloat in Mark Layer RIB with agreed marks and tackle
ARO provides RO with first wind information from course area
RO selects possible course start area and starts to look at courses |
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17.20 |
Committee Boat proceeding to course start area |
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ARO continues to provide RO with wind information - keeps checking and updates regularly with current, mean and extremes. |
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Timing and Radio setting up radio, test radio and prepare for recording course information on master sheet |
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RO fixes start position and commences final planning of courses |
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RO confirms to Mark Layer position of windward mark and other marks to be laid |
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Mark Layer proceeding to position of first mark to be laid |
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17.30 |
Mark Layer in area of mark to be laid, checks depth, adjusts mark anchor line length and provides RO first wind information - keeps checking and updates regularly with current, mean and extremes. |
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ARO in position of Pin end mark and checks depth – adjusts anchor line length to depth plus 5 metres |
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17.40 |
Committee Boat in start position - RO checks depth and confirms with skipper OK to anchor |
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RO finalises planning of courses and discusses with ARO |
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17.45 |
Committee Boat anchors in start position. |
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RO makes final decision on courses and makes a separate course chartlet for each class – hands to Signals |
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Signals (both) prepare list and a copy of courses to master Radio sheet, hand one copy to Radio and keep one |
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RO checks committee boat anchored in firm position – PinEnd RIB (ARO) selects pin end location and moves into position. |
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17.55 |
Signals (both) put up course boards assisted by CB Crew and read through and check boards are correct. Confirms to RO when completed |
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Radio and Timing final prep with Clocks and course info ready for first broadcast |
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18.00 |
Radio makes first course broadcast (Checked by Timing as broadcast) |
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(on completion of broadcast) RIB 1 (ARO) advises RO in position for Pin End Mark RO checks and if OK instructs ARO to lay Pin End (Watched by RO) Cross bearings checked by both |
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18.05 |
Radio makes second course broadcast (Checked by Timing as broadcast) |
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18.07 |
RO Checks line and if OK confirms to RIB 1 (ARO) If not OK instructs to lift and re lay or nudge |
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RO instructs RIB 2 (Mark Layer) to lay first mark - (RIB 2 confirms when done) |
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18.09 |
RADIO COMMENCES START SEQUENCE BRAODCAST (See separate “Scheduled Start Times” sheet) |
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18.12 |
RO and ARO agree line OK (if not OK - must postpone or go as is - it cannot be changed after 18.15) |
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Note: RO should be constantly doing own wind checks at all times when CB is anchored
Postponement
If a postponement is made then timing will agree with RO new warning signal time for sequence to start. (One minute after AP down)
Timing and Radio will prepare and use the “Postponed Start Sheet” for countdown timings before the AP is lowered. RO must ensure that adequate time is permitted to do this so take care to consult with your team on this and then choose a round 5 minute time
Note on Postponement versus General Recall strategy:-
If at the start of any class the fleet cause a general recall (All premature starters not identified) and the line is good, then go ahead with a General Recall and let the fleet recalled go to the back of the queue. (their problem - not yours)
If the line is not good and you know this before the start and this is clearly going to cause a General Recall then postpone before the start, re set your line and go again (Your problem – not theirs)
Last Updated: April 10,2007 |
