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Send your questions regarding the Barusch / Castagna Regatta to Racemaster / Webmaster,
David Weimer (cdweimer@sbcglobal.net). We'll respond to you, and publish the questions and
answers appropriate to all contestants.
1. Q: Why doesn't SDCA have handicap factors based on speed for their boats?
A: Our boat speeds have a narrow range from 7kn. to 9 kn. so we've never felt it necessary to
establish a handicap system to differentiate boats of varying speeds.
2. Q: Why are we going to assign finish times to each boat depending upon baseline speed?
A: We've found that assigning finish times so that start times are at roughly 3 minutes apart
depending upon the baseline speed prevents start interferences, passing on the course,
and finish line congestion. This provides each contestant a clear path to pilot their boat.
3. Q: Why does the course begin within the bay and finish with legs in the ocean adjacent to
the bay? It seems a reverse course would avoid the sea breeze that comes up around
noon.
A: On most Saturdays the bay becomes crowded with all manner of craft including sailboats,
kayaks, fishing boats, pleasure cruisers, cruise ships, and naval craft with their associated
security escorts. An early start in the bay avoids many of these obstacles to precise
piloting.
4. Q: Are there going to be any special rules regarding security zones around Naval Vessels?
A: The current SDCA Rules, as modified for the Barusch / Castagna Regatta, will govern our
response to Naval Security Issues. In general, we must not intrude into Naval Security
Zones during the contest, and if we encounter Naval vessels underway, we must give
them at least a 300 Yd. clearance. The channel is approximately 260 Yds. wide, so when
encountering naval ships under way, we must move outside the boundaries of the channel
to be compliant. However, we must always heed the instructions of the security patrol,
and if necessary, call a "safety time out" on the course to enable the ships to pass.
5. Q: Is it permissible for the contestant to ask the boat owner to pilot the boat during the
contest in addition to departing and arriving at the designated berth?
A: Yes. If the boat owner is agreeable, he/she may pilot the boat during the contest.
However, the contestant must provide all piloting instructions including boat RPM, compass
headings and corrections, and turn angles / times.
6. Q: I received a CD from the Race Committee, but it appears blank when I try to read it.
A: We've had this report from four contestants, and are working to resolve the problem.
The CD was created using an IBM Thinkpad computer, and formatted with Windows XP
software. The CD information is contained within a folder titled, " Barusch CD."
All of the information from the CD has been added to the Instructions Page herein.
The SDCA Contest Rules are linked to the SDCA web site title page.
We have resolved our compatibility problems and can provide those contestants who had
difficulty with the original data disc, a new disk. Please contact David Weimer at:
cdweimer@sbcglobal.net, to receive a replacement disc.
7. Q: Are there any documented sources for ocean currents in the near off shore region adjacent
to San Diego?
A: An experimental real time display of ocean surface currents measured by multiple radar sites
can be found at: www.sdcoos.ucsd.edu. Current measurements and direction are measured and
recorded at hourly intervals.
David Weimer (cdweimer@sbcglobal.net). We'll respond to you, and publish the questions and
answers appropriate to all contestants.
1. Q: Why doesn't SDCA have handicap factors based on speed for their boats?
A: Our boat speeds have a narrow range from 7kn. to 9 kn. so we've never felt it necessary to
establish a handicap system to differentiate boats of varying speeds.
2. Q: Why are we going to assign finish times to each boat depending upon baseline speed?
A: We've found that assigning finish times so that start times are at roughly 3 minutes apart
depending upon the baseline speed prevents start interferences, passing on the course,
and finish line congestion. This provides each contestant a clear path to pilot their boat.
3. Q: Why does the course begin within the bay and finish with legs in the ocean adjacent to
the bay? It seems a reverse course would avoid the sea breeze that comes up around
noon.
A: On most Saturdays the bay becomes crowded with all manner of craft including sailboats,
kayaks, fishing boats, pleasure cruisers, cruise ships, and naval craft with their associated
security escorts. An early start in the bay avoids many of these obstacles to precise
piloting.
4. Q: Are there going to be any special rules regarding security zones around Naval Vessels?
A: The current SDCA Rules, as modified for the Barusch / Castagna Regatta, will govern our
response to Naval Security Issues. In general, we must not intrude into Naval Security
Zones during the contest, and if we encounter Naval vessels underway, we must give
them at least a 300 Yd. clearance. The channel is approximately 260 Yds. wide, so when
encountering naval ships under way, we must move outside the boundaries of the channel
to be compliant. However, we must always heed the instructions of the security patrol,
and if necessary, call a "safety time out" on the course to enable the ships to pass.
5. Q: Is it permissible for the contestant to ask the boat owner to pilot the boat during the
contest in addition to departing and arriving at the designated berth?
A: Yes. If the boat owner is agreeable, he/she may pilot the boat during the contest.
However, the contestant must provide all piloting instructions including boat RPM, compass
headings and corrections, and turn angles / times.
6. Q: I received a CD from the Race Committee, but it appears blank when I try to read it.
A: We've had this report from four contestants, and are working to resolve the problem.
The CD was created using an IBM Thinkpad computer, and formatted with Windows XP
software. The CD information is contained within a folder titled, " Barusch CD."
All of the information from the CD has been added to the Instructions Page herein.
The SDCA Contest Rules are linked to the SDCA web site title page.
We have resolved our compatibility problems and can provide those contestants who had
difficulty with the original data disc, a new disk. Please contact David Weimer at:
cdweimer@sbcglobal.net, to receive a replacement disc.
7. Q: Are there any documented sources for ocean currents in the near off shore region adjacent
to San Diego?
A: An experimental real time display of ocean surface currents measured by multiple radar sites
can be found at: www.sdcoos.ucsd.edu. Current measurements and direction are measured and
recorded at hourly intervals.
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