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Sailing Instructions

Here is a printable sketch of the racing marks and their letter codes. A more detailed drawing is included in the 2009 Sailing Instructions (link below).

The CLCF Sailing Instructions from 2009 can be downloaded in PDF format by selecting the following link: 2009 Sailing Instructions

We remind skippers and crew that the Racing Rules of Sailing have significant changes for 2009-2012, particularly in dealing with obstructions and mark roundings. The Racing Rules are available online at the ISAF website.

Special Sailing Instructions and charts for the (2008 - same for 2009) JBY Latitude Race Series can be downloaded in PDF format here:
    2009 JBY Latitude SI
    2008-9 JBY Latitude Table of Coordinates
    2008-9 JBY Latitude chart for J24 turn-around lines

Here are Special Sailing Instructions and charts for the 2008 Sheldrake Cup Race.

Here are (revised 8/19/09) Sailing Instructions for the 2009 Red Jacket Yacht Club Race, August 22, 2009. Start together - winner on corrected times.

A basic explanation of the racing rules helpful both for review and for newcomers to sailboat racing may be viewed here.