Start of Regatta

Before the Regatta

  • Get all details of the regatta including NoR and SIs if available
  • Create a new eventand set status as Planning
  • Identify classes, scoring systems, number of drops, whether results are Time (and TCF based) or Place only

On Site Regatta Equipment Checklist

Used for on site scorers

  • Dedicated room or quiet area away from public access
  • Internet access portable hotspot
  • LAN hub and cables
  • Power Board with extension lead
  • Phone, iPad chargers
  • Phone headset
  • Computer Headset
  • Big screen
  • Small printer
  • Spare toner
  • 2 reams of paper
  • USB Cable
  • Assortment of pens, highlighters, pencils, erasers
  • A4 notepad
  • 10-20 A4 Folders pre marked:
  • Completed Finish Sheets
  • Scoring Correction Requests
  • Jury Decisions
  • Latest Results

Start of Day

  • Check that all is done from previous day
  • Check that End Of Day Processing has been done for previous day
  • All race results are Final
  • All drops have been calculated correctly
  • Jury/Protest penalties have been applied
  • Scoring Errors have been processed
  • Remove yesterday’s Protest Times Sheet from Notice Board
  • Upload to ISAF if applicable
  • Check sufficient paper, toner and other supplies
  • Check internet connection
  • Check today’s schedule for which classes are scheduled to race
  • Print copies of current entry lists
  • Start of Day briefing with On Water Race Management Team
  • Review and discuss any issues from yesterday
  • Make sure on water recorders/scorers have Finish Sheets
  • Make a list of which races are scheduled for which classes
  • Identify classes which will use a drops from today
  • Create new races for today
  • Set status as Planning
  • Set Scheduled Start Times from daily program
  • Might need to estimate start time for multiple race classes
  • Print Sign On/Off Sheet and set up Sign On/Off area for competitors
  • Print Protest Times sheet
  • Print Scoring Error Correction Requests

During Racing

  • Use Daily Schedule as a guide
  • After estimated Scheduled Start Time call Race Management to verify start times. Allow about 10 mins after last scheduled start.
  • Check target finish time with Race Committee and remind them to send results or phone in
  • Update Actual Start Times for each race
  • If results are being phoned in see Recording Phoned In Results
  • Enter finish times or places
  • Watch for a boat being recorded as OCS and make sure OCS is applied properly
  • When all competitors have finished
  • Check to see whether drops should be turned on for this class
  • Publish Race by changing Race Status to Published
  • Check internet outputregularly
  • If all races have completed for a class for the day
  • Manuallyspot check the PointScoreto make sure results are sensible
  • Calculate and Print Protest Time Limits
  • Call On Water Race Management and get finish time of last boat in the class
  • Add Protest time (usually 90 mins) and update Protest Time Limits on Notice Board

End of Day

End of Regatta