All In WSC Pursuit Race

5.1.17. Pursuit Races

5.1.17.1. Pursuit Race Starts
The WSC All-In IRC TCFs will be used to calculate Start Numbers and start times.
Starting order and times (Start Number) will be displayed on the official race notice board
The race will be started using the system defined in RRS 26 (i.e. signals will be made at 5,
4, 1 minute and then start) for the boats starting first (ie Those with Start Number 01).
The start number will be displayed (on the CV) for one minute before the start for boats
assigned that number. The preparatory signal for the individual start is when the start
number is displayed. The individual start will be signalled by a sound signal and the
removal of the start number.
Unless otherwise notified to competitors by the race officer, the starting line is defined as
per SI 5.1.6.1
In the event of an Individual Recall, flag X will be raised accompanied by a sound signal,
and will then be waved for 30 seconds or until the offending boat(s) returns to start
correctly (whichever is the shorter).
There will be no general recalls. This changes RRS 29.2.
Keeping Clear of the Line. Boats whose preparatory signal has not been made shall keep
clear both of the starting area and of all boats whose preparatory signal has been made.
Failure of competitors to keep clear will render them liable to disqualification.

5.1.17.2. Pursuit Race Finish
The Target Pursuit Race Finish Time will be indicated on the Official Notice Board.
The Finish will be signalled by the raising of a blue flag on the CV accompanied by a long
sound signal at the Finish Time. This signal maybe simultaneously announced by VHF (Ch 9).
Patrol boats (used to record finishing positions) will also signal the end of the race using a
blue flag and/or a sound signal.
A patrol boat will move back through the fleet from the lead competitor recording finish
positions. After the Finish Time, competitors should hold their positions (relative to one
another) until the finishing patrol boat releases them.
Further patrol boats may be used at other segments of the course to record finish positions at
the race officers discretion.
Competitors should note the boat in front and the boat astern at the Finish Time/finish signal
to assist the Race Officer if required.
The Race Officers decision on finish positions is final.
Obligations of Finished Boats. Boats that have been finished must not obstruct other boats
and must keep clear of the patrol boats recording finish positions until all positions have been
recorded.

Last updated 10:21pm on 23 October 2024