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Board » Technical Support » Blubber Bay waypoint in Round Texada Island race

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2009-11-15 20:49:55 - Blubber Bay waypoint in Round Texada Island race
Hello,

It seems to me that there is a new kind of waypoint in the Round Texada Island race, as indicated by the double arrows on the indicated course.

I would like to be sure that I understand what I am allowed to do and what not.

1. Is it OK to pass Texada Island to the South, round the waypoint, and repass Texada Island to the North?

2. Is it OK to pass Texada Island to the North, round the waypoint, and repass Texada Island to the South?

3. Is it OK to pass Texada Island to the South, round the waypoint, turn around, and repass Texada Island to the South?

4. Is it OK to pass Texada Island to the North, round the waypoint, turn around, and repass Texada Island to the North?

Thanks,

Francois

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2009-11-16 07:08:32 - Re: Blubber Bay waypoint in Round Texada Island race
There is only one type of waypoint in SOL. Rounding can always be done in either direction. Rounding is registered when you are on the "opposite" side of the waypoint (when you cross the bisector). Once rounded you may turn back if you like, the rounding will still be valid. The arrows in the course is just for clarification of the intended course. When on a course there is always a "next waypoint" to round and no other roundings will be registered even if you pass other waypoints on the course.
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2009-11-16 07:32:59 - Re: Blubber Bay waypoint in Round Texada Island race
In practice I found it is totally okay to sail up to the waypoint on the west side of Texada, get beyond the waypoint so it says "Rounded", turn around and sail down again on the west side. AFAIK, following a track is not mandatory in SOL, you just have to pass the waypoints in the correct order.

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2009-11-16 08:50:43 - Re: Blubber Bay waypoint in Round Texada Island race
Thanks Jakob, Philip,

I did not know that. Probably that it is the first time that I consider the potential benefits of using alternative rounding options.

I suspect I am not only one who did not know. I suggest that it should be signalled several times just before and after the start of the race.

Regards,

Francois

--- Last Edited by Incognito at 2009-11-18 08:40:35 ---

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