These pages are intended to assist anyone tasked with running a Team Racing Event. We strongly recommend talking to someone who has done so beforehand. Currently the experts are Keith and Jo Sammons see https://www.ksail.co.uk/ or request a schedule or see the ksail blog
At the end of your event, please don't forget to send a report to UKTRA and Y&Y. Also have a think and write your thoughts for the next person in line so that the next event will be better.
Well before the event Check
Have you got a reasonable budget?
Have you decided how many teams can take part and how many boats you will need?
A Notice of Race is required by the racing rules and should accompany any publicity.
This is the contract between you and the people coming to your event
What will your Sailing Instructions say?
These define the way the event will run. UKTRA Standard Sailing Instructions are designed so that they can be printed out easily. You will need to have the Notice of Race and first 6 pages of the standard SI's printed out and posted for competitors to see.
Don't forget to modify Addendum B - but this can be done with a pen after printing!
Please respect this format and do not fiddle with them (other than to add your event name and date).
Have you got all the equipment needed? Is it adequately insured? READ THIS
Have you got enough volunteers?
Have you done a Risk Assessment? Could you cope if an Umpire or competitor has a heart attack?
Checklist at the event
1. Have you got mobile numbers for everyone? Next of Kin contact details ?
2. Have you got enough spare equipment?
Cotterpins, splitrings, shackles and tiller extensions are useful afloat.
3. Have you got all the paperwork, recording sheets etc. or will you use an app eg telegram
Schedules were developed by Bruce and Amanda Hebbert, Jo Lucas and the late Ralph Tingle. The late Richard Thompson co-ordinated work on NOR and SI's. Martin Smethers co-ordinated the Handbook. As of 2025 schedules, support information and results are available from KSail operated by Keith Sammons