By Ross Tellier
Can’t say there hasn’t been lots of racing days this year. And on some of those days we actually had wind. The remarkable thing is that no matter when we do go out, the HYSeas is always waiting for us, enthusiastically manned by our good bosun and a crew of our fellow racers doing RC duty.
They send us out safely and bring us home content and happy. Could anything be more fun or challenging? Answer the question yourself because you probably did your RC duty.
What’s new is that your sailing committee is going to recognize those efforts at the Sailors Awards. There are annual awards for specific RC duties as well as individual achievement levels to recognise your ongoing participation. Have fun with it.
Can’t say there hasn’t been lots of racing days this year. And on some of those days we actually had wind. The remarkable thing is that no matter when we do go out, the HYSeas is always waiting for us, enthusiastically manned by our good bosun and a crew of our fellow racers doing RC duty.
They send us out safely and bring us home content and happy. Could anything be more fun or challenging? Answer the question yourself because you probably did your RC duty.
What’s new is that your sailing committee is going to recognize those efforts at the Sailors Awards. There are annual awards for specific RC duties as well as individual achievement levels to recognise your ongoing participation. Have fun with it.
HYSEAS Award for Excellence in Race Management for Club Racing.
Awarded to skipper and crew. Criteria:
· Knowledgeable application of the RRS and SI’s for club races
· Ability to adapt to changing conditions
· Application of safe boating practices
· Having fun
HYC Award for Excellence in Race Management for a Regatta.
Awarded to skipper and crew. Criteria:
· Knowledgeable application of the RRS and the SI’s for a Regatta
· Ability to adapt to changing conditions
· Application of safe boating practices
· Having fun
Selection:
· Nominations from club members accepted until Sept. 30
· Review and selection of winner by the Sailing committee
· Knowledgeable application of the RRS and SI’s for club races
· Ability to adapt to changing conditions
· Application of safe boating practices
· Having fun
HYC Award for Excellence in Race Management for a Regatta.
Awarded to skipper and crew. Criteria:
· Knowledgeable application of the RRS and the SI’s for a Regatta
· Ability to adapt to changing conditions
· Application of safe boating practices
· Having fun
Selection:
· Nominations from club members accepted until Sept. 30
· Review and selection of winner by the Sailing committee
HYC LEVELS OF ACHIEVMENT AWARDS IN RACE MANAGEMENT
(for any individuals doing RC duty)
Bronze Criteria:
· Participated as an assistant race officer, or mark setter, a minimum 5 days (can be accumulated over 3 seasons)
· Was the RO a minimum of 3 days ( can be accumulated over 3 seasons)
· Was a RO for a minimum of 5 races in one year.
Silver Criteria:
· Was a RO for a minimum of 10 races (can be accumulated over 3 years)
· Has participated at a Race Management seminar given by the FVQ during the last 3 years.
Gold Criteria:
· Be a CYA certified Provincial RO
· Was the RO for an open regatta at the HYC
· Wrote the SI’s for the above regatta.
AWARDS:
· Bronze Participation Flag and certificate
· Silver HYC hat with special embroidery
· Gold HYC club shirt with special embroidery
Bronze Criteria:
· Participated as an assistant race officer, or mark setter, a minimum 5 days (can be accumulated over 3 seasons)
· Was the RO a minimum of 3 days ( can be accumulated over 3 seasons)
· Was a RO for a minimum of 5 races in one year.
Silver Criteria:
· Was a RO for a minimum of 10 races (can be accumulated over 3 years)
· Has participated at a Race Management seminar given by the FVQ during the last 3 years.
Gold Criteria:
· Be a CYA certified Provincial RO
· Was the RO for an open regatta at the HYC
· Wrote the SI’s for the above regatta.
AWARDS:
· Bronze Participation Flag and certificate
· Silver HYC hat with special embroidery
· Gold HYC club shirt with special embroidery
