The Sailing Instructions support and modify the Racing Rules of Sailing.
There are two versions of the GFS sailing instructions a Cockpit and a Full version. The cockpit version is a quick reference when sailing. However, the FULL version has all the details and should be fully understood prior to racing.
Important Changes
SI 9 Courses – Saturday and Twilight Courses on separate sheets
SI 10 Starting Procedure – Twilight added to Handicap Start if ever required
SI 16 Abandoned Race – SMS will be sent as well as Website and Face Book page. The SMS comes from a strange number – do not reply
SI 21 Club Point Scores – clarification in line with TopYacht
SI 23 Handicaps– new boats not necessarily start on 1.000 for 3 races
SI 25 3 iii Spinnaker poles
SI25 Prohibited areas – Bradleys Head – leave to port and Onions Point – area between GFS buoy and shore is a prohibited area in Twilight races
As well be aware SI 20 Finishing Line – may be set as a transit read for details and locations
