Racing
Race Management
Signals, course cards, and procedures for race officers and committee volunteers at Rush Creek Yacht Club.
About the Program
Volunteer-Run Racing
Every race at RCYC is run by volunteer race committee members. The club maintains dedicated race committee boats, a full complement of marks, and timing equipment for all fleet starts. Race management is one of the most important volunteer roles at the club.
Members interested in serving on the race committee or protest committee should contact the Vice Commodore of Race. US Sailing race management training and certification is encouraged and supported by the club.
Contact Vice Commodore of Race
Committee Roles
Principal Race Officer
Sets the course, manages the race sequence, and makes final decisions on starts, postponements, and protests.
Start Boat Officer
Manages the start line, handles the sequence signals, and records OCS competitors.
Mark Boat
Deploys and maintains the leeward and offset marks. Communicates with the PRO on mark positions.
Finish Boat
Records finishers, maintains the finish line, and communicates finishes to the scoring team.
Protest Committee
Hears and decides protests under the Racing Rules of Sailing. Training available through US Sailing.
Resources
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Lake Ray Hubbard PHRF Ratings | Current PHRF time-on-distance ratings for all boats racing in the auxiliary fleet. |
| Basic Course Illustrations | Diagrams for windward-leeward, triangle, and combination courses used at RCYC. |
| Race Committee Bearing Chart | Compass bearings from the race committee boat to all permanent marks on Lake Ray Hubbard. |
| Mark Coordinates (PDF) | Printable PDF of GPS coordinates for all permanent marks on the RCYC race course. |
| RCYC Permanent Marks | GPS coordinates and identification for all fixed marks on the RCYC race course. |
| Inland Rules of Navigation | US Coast Guard Inland Navigation Rules applicable to Lake Ray Hubbard racing. |
| Go / No Go Calculator | Wind and conditions reference for race officer decisions on starts, postponements, and abandonments. |
Have questions about race management resources? Contact race management.
Get Involved in Race Management
Race committee volunteers are the backbone of RCYC racing. No prior experience required — training is provided on the water.