THIS SATURDAY, Tampa Bay Course Racing and Boarder-X
 

We picked a bunch of peoples brains this weekend in TX and have several different race formats we'll be playin with this weekend, We will be setting up, in the afternoon and we'll have a riders meeting at 9:30 and start by 10:00.

6-pack entry fee, winner takes all must be imported beer, if josh or alex win we'll bring out some swag for minors.

If anyone wants to pitch in and build a slider this weekend or bring one out will take some cool shots to send in reppin the bay area. Mike Hall will be the Race Committee along with a couple members of the Eckerd Sailing Team.

I'll post tomorow the for sure location, we're thinking south skyway to avoid crowds but might jst hit EB, reply to this thread if your interested in participating.
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im in!

The Rules
 

The following rules have been compiled by waterman of all aspects (sailing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing). We feel that these rules will help to promote the safety of all competitors, as well as allow the racing to run more smoothly. This is still the first draft of the rules of racing, hopefully we will be able to fix the kinks and add as necessary. Any additional input is greatly appreciated for consideration.


Starboard and Port:
When two competitors are crossing each others course, the competitor with their right hand forward has the right of way; the opposing competitor must keep clear. The competitor with the right away must keep their kite at a consistent position, as well as not alter their course.

Windward and Leeward:
In the case that two competitors are traveling on the same tack, the competitor traveling furthest downwind becomes the right of way competitor, AS LONG AS THERE IS AN OVERLAP. Overlap is defined as the the distance between a competitor and their kite. As right of way competitor, he/she may control their kite anywhere they wish within their window, as well as choose a heading of their desire.

Stationary Competitors:
A competitor with their kite at 12 o'clock in the window, and not traveling in either direction assumes the position of right of way competitor; therefore all other competitors must avoid. The stationary competitor must hold this position until all other competitors have avoided, only then may they continue on their course. Competitors who have positioned their kites at 12 o'clock during a tack DO NOT assume the position of right of way competitor.

Mark roundings:
Around each mark a circle with the radius the distance between a competitor and their kite is observed by all competitors. Inside of this cirlce, any competitor who a. enters this circle first or b. enters on the inside of any other competitor becomes the right of way competitor. All other rules shall still be observed, as there were no difference. A common courtesy that should be upheld (but not required!!) is to announce to any other competitors that "room" will be needed to perform a "seaman-like" rounding. (Just say "ROOM" if you think you are allowed to take it.)

AVOID ALL CONTACT:
ALL KITERS MUST AVOID ALL CONTACT (kites, riders, fists...) at all times.

Please remember that we all kite to enjoy ourselves, this is no different. We all have windsport racing backgrounds and recall tension building on the race course (as it should). This should also be left on the race course.

That's great to see you are developing some rules for racing. May I suggest that the terminology of "right of way" be changed to "give way vessel" vs "stand on vessel" to be more consistent with standard navigation rules/racing rules of sailing.

Also you might add a rule related to "overtaking vessel" and define that in terms of give way/stand on vessel.

You may also want to consider a rule regarding "contact" - perhaps both competitors should be required to retire? This might really discourage people from getting too close.

The room at the mark rule is a great one- and in rider/skippers meeting it might be reinforced that for kiteboarding a seaman-like maneuver may require that the kite can fly anywhere within the length of its lines - but perhaps you should also add something about limiting this to what a rider would normally do to achieve a "proper course" - to discourage people from "hunting" with their kite or abusing the rule.

Maybe even add an offset mark to help seperate kites on different legs.

Have fun!

cant wait, is there anyway we can incorporate the new slider into the finish line? How many jumps will be in the course?

to much water for SSW.....

im game for a race, why not just have it at the SW?
EB will be packed with people who just want to ride....

not everyone wants to race so hopefully those who read teh furom will know to go to EB if they want to just ride

i'm in for sure!

cant expect folks to read the forum.

but.. there should be plenty of room wherever the boarder-x is for riders and competitors....

not entirely true, ive seen almost 40 kiters riding at eastbeach on a sat afternoon, most of them wouldnt care to join a race they just want to ride...

Since It's gonna be NE around 17, why not just race from SW to SSW?