{"id":1776,"date":"2019-08-13T10:19:24","date_gmt":"2019-08-13T14:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/?page_id=1776"},"modified":"2024-05-07T11:15:33","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T15:15:33","slug":"education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/?page_id=1776","title":{"rendered":"Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">F<strong><em>ollowing are several pieces of information to better understand the catamaran racing process and rules.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ALCA <strong>Standard Sailing Instructions &#8211; 202<\/strong>4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Life Jackets must be worn at all times to be scored (DSQif not worn)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The start \/ finish line is an obstruction and cannot be crossed unless staring or finishing. (By-Laws) (DSQ if not Corrected)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must start within 5 minutes of start signal to be scored.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time Limits:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>60 minutes Race Time (firt boat to finish)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20 minutes initial weather Mark (First boat to round)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If no boats have passed the initial weather Mark Time Limit, the race will be abandoned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-Turn Penalty (360)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All Marks left to Port, Except Gates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Barging Buoy is an extension of the Committee Boat. (By-Laws)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One start per race. Portsmouth A and B will start together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protest \u2013 The committee must be notified immediately after a race if you intend to file a formal protest. A written must then be submitted to the Race Chair at the designated meeting place. A three-person committee shall be formed as needed for filed protests. (By-Laws)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protest time limit 1 hour (To Race Chair after racing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (US Sailing).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Committee Boat can DSQ boats without hearing (A5.1)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Crossing finish line when not finishing and not correcting (Unwinding)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sailing wrong course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-css-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ALCA Race Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-1-of-6.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"676\" data-attachment-id=\"2619\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/?attachment_id=2619\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-1-of-6.png?fit=2230%2C3179&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2230,3179\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"Race Courses-1 of 6\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Race Courses-1 of 6&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Race Courses-1 of 6&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-1-of-6.png?fit=474%2C676&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-1-of-6.png?resize=474%2C676&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Race Courses-1 of 6\" class=\"wp-image-2619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-1-of-6.png?resize=718%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 718w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-1-of-6.png?resize=210%2C300&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-1-of-6.png?resize=768%2C1095&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-1-of-6.png?resize=1077%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1077w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-1-of-6.png?resize=1437%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1437w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-1-of-6.png?w=948&amp;ssl=1 948w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Race Courses-1 of 6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-css-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-2-of-6.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"675\" data-attachment-id=\"2620\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/?attachment_id=2620\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-2-of-6.png?fit=2231%2C3178&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2231,3178\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"Race Courses-2 of 6\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Race Courses-2 of 6&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Race Courses-2 of 6&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-2-of-6.png?fit=474%2C675&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-2-of-6.png?resize=474%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Race Courses-2 of 6\" class=\"wp-image-2620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-2-of-6.png?resize=719%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 719w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-2-of-6.png?resize=211%2C300&amp;ssl=1 211w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-2-of-6.png?resize=768%2C1094&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-2-of-6.png?resize=1078%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1078w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-2-of-6.png?resize=1438%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1438w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-2-of-6.png?w=948&amp;ssl=1 948w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Race Courses-2 of 6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-css-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-3-of-6.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"690\" data-attachment-id=\"2621\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/?attachment_id=2621\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-3-of-6.png?fit=2181%2C3178&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2181,3178\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"Race Courses-3 of 6\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Race Courses-3 of 6&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Race Courses-3 of 6&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-3-of-6.png?fit=474%2C690&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-3-of-6.png?resize=474%2C690&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Race Courses-3 of 6\" class=\"wp-image-2621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-3-of-6.png?resize=703%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 703w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-3-of-6.png?resize=206%2C300&amp;ssl=1 206w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-3-of-6.png?resize=768%2C1119&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-3-of-6.png?resize=1054%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1054w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-3-of-6.png?resize=1406%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1406w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-3-of-6.png?w=948&amp;ssl=1 948w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Race Courses-3 of 6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-css-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-4-of-6.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"742\" data-attachment-id=\"2622\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/?attachment_id=2622\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-4-of-6.png?fit=2031%2C3179&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2031,3179\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"Race Courses-4 of 6\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Race Courses-4 of 6&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Race Courses-4 of 6&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-4-of-6.png?fit=474%2C742&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-4-of-6.png?resize=474%2C742&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Race Courses-4 of 6\" class=\"wp-image-2622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-4-of-6.png?resize=654%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 654w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-4-of-6.png?resize=192%2C300&amp;ssl=1 192w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-4-of-6.png?resize=768%2C1202&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-4-of-6.png?resize=981%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 981w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-4-of-6.png?resize=1308%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1308w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-4-of-6.png?w=2031&amp;ssl=1 2031w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-4-of-6.png?w=1422&amp;ssl=1 1422w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Race Courses-4 of 6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-css-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-5-of-6.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"740\" data-attachment-id=\"2623\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/?attachment_id=2623\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-5-of-6.png?fit=2038%2C3179&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2038,3179\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"Race Courses-5 of 6\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Race Courses-5 of 6&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Race Courses-5 of 6&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-5-of-6.png?fit=474%2C740&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-5-of-6.png?resize=474%2C740&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Race Courses-5 of 6\" class=\"wp-image-2623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-5-of-6.png?resize=656%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 656w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-5-of-6.png?resize=192%2C300&amp;ssl=1 192w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-5-of-6.png?resize=768%2C1198&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-5-of-6.png?resize=985%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 985w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-5-of-6.png?resize=1313%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1313w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-5-of-6.png?w=2038&amp;ssl=1 2038w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-5-of-6.png?w=1422&amp;ssl=1 1422w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Race Courses-5 of 6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-css-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-6-of-6.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"693\" data-attachment-id=\"2624\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/?attachment_id=2624\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-6-of-6.png?fit=2174%2C3179&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2174,3179\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"Race Courses-6 of 6\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Race Courses-6 of 6&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Race Courses-6 of 6&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-6-of-6.png?fit=474%2C693&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-6-of-6.png?resize=474%2C693&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Race Courses-6 of 6\" class=\"wp-image-2624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-6-of-6.png?resize=700%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-6-of-6.png?resize=205%2C300&amp;ssl=1 205w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-6-of-6.png?resize=768%2C1123&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-6-of-6.png?resize=1050%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1050w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-6-of-6.png?resize=1401%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1401w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Race-Courses-6-of-6.png?w=948&amp;ssl=1 948w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Race Courses-6 of 6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-css-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sailing Signals &amp; Marks<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"312\" data-attachment-id=\"1779\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/?attachment_id=1779\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sailing-Signals-and-Marks.jpg?fit=2889%2C1900&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2889,1900\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sailing Signals and Marks\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Sailing Signals and Marks&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Sailing Signals and Marks&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sailing-Signals-and-Marks.jpg?fit=474%2C312&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sailing-Signals-and-Marks-1024x673.jpg?resize=474%2C312\" alt=\"Sailing Signals and Marks\" class=\"wp-image-1779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sailing-Signals-and-Marks.jpg?resize=1024%2C673&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sailing-Signals-and-Marks.jpg?resize=300%2C197&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sailing-Signals-and-Marks.jpg?resize=768%2C505&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sailing-Signals-and-Marks.jpg?w=948&amp;ssl=1 948w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sailing-Signals-and-Marks.jpg?w=1422&amp;ssl=1 1422w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sailing Signals and Marks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-css-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sailing Definitions &amp; Right of Way Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"311\" data-attachment-id=\"1780\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/?attachment_id=1780\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sailing-Definitions-Right-of-Way-Rules.jpg?fit=2937%2C1926&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2937,1926\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sailing Definitions &amp;#038; Right of Way Rules\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Sailing Definitions &amp;#038; Right of Way 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sailing-Definitions-Right-of-Way-Rules.jpg?w=948&amp;ssl=1 948w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sailing-Definitions-Right-of-Way-Rules.jpg?w=1422&amp;ssl=1 1422w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sailing Definitions &amp; Right of Way Rules<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"SailingSafetyChecklist\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Pre-Sailing Safety Checklist<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is a very good Safety&nbsp;checklist put together by Dave Stiemsma to go through before you consider hitting the water. This is of course not all inclusive&#8230;<br>If you have ANY questions or are in search of parts please reach out!&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Let&#8217;s start with SAFETY (it&#8217;s no accident)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mast<\/strong>:  If you leave your boat rigged with the mast up this may be the only chance you have to inspect the standing rigging for the season.<br>Check that the&nbsp;mast is straight, sight down the length of the mast with the groove up and you can pull the halyard tight to give you a nice line of sight.  Be sure the mast is sealed, any loose rivets can create a leak. You might be able to hear the water rush when the mast is lifted from level.  Inspect the top pulley, it should be free to turn. Comp tip mast head can easily be damaged and not allow the halyard crimp to pass. Also take a look at the hook\/fork on top to be sure it&#8217;s not bent.  Clean the sail track of debris by running a short piece of line with a knot in it, slide it end to end.<br><strong>Cables<\/strong>:&nbsp; Most cables break at or in between the crimps or swage.  Look for an unnatural twist or bulge in the strands of the braid.  Be sure the clevis at the top is assembled correctly and is tight.   The screw should be locked with a wire or at least taped to prevent it coming&nbsp;loose.  Don&#8217;t forget the bridle, bow tangs and hull anchor points,&nbsp;all should be tight.<br><strong>Trapeze<\/strong>:  Inspect the line for wear, replace often with a good quality line. Check the plastic stoppers as they are known to break.  No worse feeling watching your boat sail away without you.<br><strong>Mast Base: <\/strong> The rounded end should be smooth and free of burrs, check the righting pin and hardware.&nbsp; Be sure to use a good teflon chip and that it stays centered&nbsp;under the mast.  In the event you lose your chip you can use a Gatoraid&nbsp;cap or 1\/2 of a wiffle golf ball.<br><strong>Righting Line: <\/strong> Be sure it&#8217;s long enough to do the job, it needs to be 14 foot or so, tied to the dolphin stryker and tossed up and over the hull. Use a diameter line that you can easily&nbsp;grip.  If you have the elastic type that goes all the way around the boat be sure it is free of the shrouds.<br><strong>Personal Gear:<\/strong>  Don&#8217;t forget to check your wetsuit, boots, gloves and life jacket for proper fit and function.<br><strong>Trailers<\/strong>:  Be sure to check tire pressure (including spare), lights chains and wheel hubs (grease&nbsp;if need be) check your boat and mast is secured before putting on any miles and follow the 1,10,100 rule and check after 1 mile, 10 miles and 100 miles.&nbsp;<br>More to come on tuning before Tuesday but if you have individual questions feel free to ask.<br>See you on the water,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Dave Stiemsma<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following are several pieces of information to better understand the catamaran racing process and rules. ALCA Standard Sailing Instructions &#8211; 2024 ALCA Race Courses Sailing Signals &amp; Marks Sailing Definitions &amp; Right of Way Rules Pre-Sailing Safety Checklist Below is a very good Safety&nbsp;checklist put together by Dave Stiemsma to go through before you consider &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/?page_id=1776\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Education<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1776","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P64BQa-sE","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":3336,"url":"https:\/\/www.austinlakecatamaran.com\/?page_id=3336","url_meta":{"origin":1776,"position":0},"title":"Bylaws of the Austin Lake Catamaran Association (ALCA) &#8211; Rev March 2024","author":"Kathy Rubino","date":"April 30, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"I.\u00a0 Purpose The primary purposes of ALCA are: (A)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To promote and develop catamaran racing under uniform rules and regulations. 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