Each event consists of 4 races, one loop, two M Courses and a handicapped race with the slower finishing boats starting with a time advantage in the fourth and final race of the day.
Note: Club 500 racing whilst not a contact sport does involve a little 'bumping and banging' so we highly recommend your boat has additional floation aids fitted.
The first race of each event is a simple loop (clockwise or anti clockwise) which gives everyone to get a feel for racing and get your eye in.
Following the traditional 'M' course in a clockwise direction.
The third race of each meeting is an anti-clockwise 'M' with the finisihing line between the starting gates and the centre of the course.
Note: 4 laps per race.
Points are allocated based on the number of entries, with one point awarded for first places, two for second etc. Points for not finishing a race are the number of boats +1, not starting the event is number of boats +2.
Based on six boats taking part.
Finishing Position | Points Awarded |
1 | 1 |
2 | 2 |
3 | 3 |
DNF (Did not finish) | 5 + 1 |
DNS (Did not start) | 5 + 2 |
Disqualified | 5 + 3 |