RBC Race Mark Coordinates
1 – South N 44 37.108 W 080 34.115
2 – East N 44 37.858 W 080 32.330
3 – North N 44 38.608 W 080 34.115
Other Mark Locations
South Range Mark TMG N 44 44.191 W 080 35.573
Thornbury Fairway Mark TT N 44 34.292 W 080 26.913
Cruisers
For those members who prefer cruising or day sailing come join us for the flotilla outings. It’s done for fun, and you may be surprised by who’s behind you.
Life Jacket Rule
All racers must be wearing life jackets at race start…once across the line it’s up to you…on a good windy day it’s a good idea to keep it on.
Rain Dates
Races called off because of bad weather will be re-scheduled to the following day (Sunday)
Racers
RBC Club races are open to club boats only, but if you’re interested in crewing and you can get to the skipper’s meeting at the RBC clubhouse, Meaford, Ontario at 10:45 am the day of the race, there should be a spot for you.
The RBC Regatta is an open regatta …all sailboats are welcome…come on out it’s a fun race.
Start Times
Skipper’s meeting at 12:00 pm
Race Start Warning Signal: 1:00 pm
Starting sequence
All yachts are requested to check in with the RACE COMMITTEE BOAT and be acknowledged before the warning signal of the start sequence.
Monitor VHF Radio Channel 06
Warning – 5 minutes to start – Sound
Preparatory – 4 minutes to start – Sound
One Minute – 1 minute to start – Sound
START – Sound
GENERAL RECALL IS MULTIPLE HORN SIGNALS.
ONE MINUTE RULE IS IN EFFECT.
Boats must not cross the start line within one minute of the start of a race, otherwise they must round either end of the start line without any rights until they are behind the start line.
Sailing Instructions RBC 2018 (pdf file)
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