Lilliput organises dinghy races on Wednesday evenings and Sundays when light and tide allow. Cruiser racing is held in the bay and the harbour every few weeks. Passage races are also held on rallies.
General
Poole Harbour Commissioners Yacht Racing Criteria
Cruisers
2020 COVID Cruiser Sailing Instructions
2015 Cruiser Sailing Instructions
Guidelines for Cruiser Race officers
Gate Start Guidance for competitors and Race officers
Dinghy Documents
LSC Dinghy Sailing Instructions, COVID-19 2020 additions
LSC Dinghy Sailing Instructions, 2017-2020
Note that the courses from 2014 are still current. Â No need to change those boat stickers.
General Statement
While every racer in the club should be familiar with both the Sailing Instructions and RRS, there are some basic principles that you must abide by. That is, when you enter your boat in a race at Lilliput you agree to the following:
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You agree to compete in a spirit of sportsmanship and fair play.
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You agree that the decision to participate in a race, or continue racing, is your responsibility.
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You agree to give all possible help to any person or vessel in danger.
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You agree to avoid contact with another boat if reasonably possible.
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You agree that when you break a rule you will promptly take a penalty.
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You agree to accept the penalties imposed by a protest committee.
Although the RRS is a daunting read, everyone racing at Lilliput Sailing Club should have at least read the rules of Part 2 (When Boats Meet). As an alternative to the full Rule Book there is an RYA Handy Guide to the Racing Rules which will teach you all the basics that you need to race safely.
A commentary has been included at the back of the Sailing Instructions to provide a simple interpretation of what is meant. In most cases, this is all that you need to read.
Despite the formality of the Sailing Instructions, please never lose sight of the fact that racing is meant to be fun! Lilliput is a small family sailing club which aims to promote and encourage amateur sailing, not serious ultra-competitive racers...