Video tape all starts from the committee boat and use these for review.  Always 
surprising how far from the line boats are at the start, especially in the 
middle of the line.

Our local group (multiple clubs in one organization) implemented golf-style 
handicapping last year. We call it Delta class.  Based on your result from last 
week your rating may change.  Unfortunately, I don't have more details on what 
they did but can put you in touch with someone.

Bob Mann
Detroit - DRYA

>     On 01/30/2021 9:58 AM David Knecht via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
> wrote:
>      
>      
>     I noticed looking at Bill’s link about his spinnaker that his club has 
> three racing fleets:  Spinnaker, Family JAM and Jib & Main .  I don’t know 
> what those represent, but am curious.
>     I am in charge of racing for our club this year (for the first time) and 
> one of the things I am looking into is whether we can increase participation 
> in racing by our members.  One idea I am exploring is having a “green fleet” 
> for those new to raicng to get them invoved in a low stress format (primarily 
> start timing when you get to the line).  We would also have a pre and post 
> race skippers meeting/discussion to talk about the race, rules, etc..
>     This group seems like a good place to get ideas as to what other clubs do 
> in terms of racing fleets and encouraging participation from those who are 
> not traditionally participating.  Has anything in particular worked well for 
> your club?  Thanks- Dave
> 
>     S/V Aries
>     1990 C&C 34+
>     New London, CT
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