Rules and Procedures
The Seven Lakes Sailing Club (SLSC) is devoted to the promotion of sailing, sailboat racing and safe boat handling in general. It abides by the universal maritime right-of-way rules and the US Sailing Rules for Racing. The SLSC sponsors mixed fleet races which are scored under the Portsmouth Number (DPN) handicapping system as administered by the US Sailing Association. Where required, we are also using Lake Auman specific handicaps on a trial basis since 2012.
There are four major topics on this page:
Scoring
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Last Updated: 12 March 2018
The method used for scoring races shall be the USSA Low Point System, with DNF, DNS, DSQ, etc. per Rule A4.2.
An entity's series score is sum of the best scores for one more than 1/2 the number of races, i.e. A 2-race series uses 2 scores, a 3-race series uses the 2 best scores, a 4-race series uses the 3 best scores, a 5-race series uses the 4 best scores, etc.
US Sailing Association Appendix A SCORING
A4.1 Each boat starting and finishing and not thereafter retiring, being penalized or given redress shall be scored points as follows:
Place | Points | |
First | 1 | |
Second | 2 | |
Third | 3 | |
Fourth | 4 | |
Fifth | 5 | |
Sixth | 6 | |
Seventh | 7 | |
Each place thereafter |
Add 1 point |
A4.2 A boat that did not start, did not finish, or was disqualified shall be scored points for the finishing place one more than the number of boats entered in the series. A boat that is penalized under rule 30.2 or that takes a penalized under rule 30.2 or that takes a penalty under rule 44.3(a) shall be scored points as provided in rule 44.3(c).
Ties are broken by USSA score ranking method, Rule A8.1. If a tie still exists, the boats will receive equal awards.
Protest Procedure
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Last Updated: 25 May 2016
If the skipper of a boat believes that a "foul" has been committed against his boat by another boat, he may elect to file a protest for the alleged infringement. The protesting skipper shall immediately hail the other boat(s) involved, so that they can discharge penalties if they agree, and, upon reaching the finish line, shall verbally notify the RC of intent to file a protest. The RC will issue instructions to the affected parties. The protest procedure should be viewed by skippers involved in the racing program as a means to resolve differences of opinion in a sportsmanlike manner. A protest can only be made by the skipper of the boat directly involved in and/or witnessing the incident. The race committee, however, can disqualify boats for observed violations. If appropriate, the skipper of the disqualified boat may appeal through the protest process. A protest flag is not required to be flown by eithr boat.
It is the responsibility of the protesting skipper to immediately notify the skipper of the boat which allegedly committed the foul that a protest will be filed, and shall upon reaching the finish line, notify the SRO of the intent to file a protest. A written protest should be filed with the RC Chair within 24 hours with a copy to the protested skipper. The protest should include:
- Time and location of the rule violation.
- Rule(s) violated
- The identity of the boat.
- A description of the situation
Protest Hearing
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Last Updated: 08 July 2016
The Race Committee Chair shall appoint an ad hoc Protest Committee of three. The Committee may include the RC Chair, members of the RC, or other skippers who where not involved in the incident. A hearing should be scheduled within one week of the completion of the race. The Committee should review the facts and determine if a rule was violated. A penalty, determined by the Committee shall be assessed if in fact a rule was violated. The judgement of the Committee shall be in writing with copies to all involved. Scoring of the particular race should be adjusted as necessary. Judgement shall be recorded and kept on file by the Secretary of the SLSC.
Fleet Handicaps
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Last Updated: 24 June 2023
BOAT | CLASS | HANDICAP | ||
American 14.6 | Centerboard | 96.1 | ||
O'Day Daysailor 17 | Centerboard | 98.5 | ||
Flying Scot 19 | Centerboard | 89.6 | ||
Highlander | Centerboard | 84.3 | ||
Precision 15 | Centerboard | 96.6 | ||
Sunfish | Centerboard | 99.6 | ||
Laser | Centerboard | 91.1 | ||
Catalina 22 | Offshore | 97.1 | ||
Hunter 212 | Offshore | 93.0 | ||
Hunter 216 | Offshore | 91.0 | ||
Hunter 22 | Offshore | 96.5** | ||
J22 | Offshore | 82.7 | ||
O'Day Mariner 19 | Offshore | 102.1 | ||
Cape Dory Typhoon | Offshore | 106.7 | ||
** The DPN value for the Hunter 22 is USSA Provisional = 98.4; USSA Yardstick Value = 96.5.
The Shorts requested the SLSC Handicap for their Hunter 22 be assigned 94.0 by the SLSC Handicap Committee.