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Event Leader
Description of Event
The Rainbow Rally is a sailing event for all cruising sailboat types and classes from the Long Island Sound Area. We’re looking to promote a fun filled day of competitive sailing as part of
our 2013 K.S.A. New London Flotilla.
The Rainbow Rally will not be sailed like an ordinary sailboat race. The thought of starting a race in a close bunched group of up to 25 sailboats boats is intimidating for many captains, and for the Race Committee (RC). So for this event we’ll be using a unique starting format based on the principles of Pursuit Racing. In a pursuit race, each boat starts the race individually, at a pre-assigned time. Each boat’s score will be based on their elapsed time around the course and their assigned handicap. By combing a boat’s base handicap rating, as determined by its physical dimensions, and the time a boat takes to cover the course, the system allows for yachts to rate as fairly as possible and ensure a close finish to the event.
Safety is always our first and foremost concern. The course will be clearly marked using government buoys. The course should be able to be completed by most boats in about three hours.
Knickerbocker Sailing Association
New York, NY