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Guidance Notes for Organisers of Formula Windsurfing Events.
The International Formula Windsurfing Class Association
published: 20.02.2005!
Background .
Formula Windsurfing should be fast , fun , spectacular short duration course racing .
Its purpose- to create : greater enjoyment for sailors; an opportunity for spectators to watch , and television to capture , an exciting and easily understandable sport; and sponsors to get a return on their investment .
This version of the guidelines is based upon the experience gained over four years of spectacular international racing .
In order to achieve uniformity and to maximise opportunities race organisers are encouraged to use the prescribed format for formula racing .
Key Points .
- short duration races (approx. 20 minutes )
- events should be kept short -3/5 days
- events should be 'open'
- racing area should be close to land ,with opportunity to 'pit stop' after every race
- no extended waiting periods on the water
- ideal fleet size is 50 /70 racers , with maximum 90 sailors on the same starting line media and spectators have an opportunity to watch before splitting fleets
- regattas should be quick and slick , intense but easy to understand
Wind Speed , its measurement , and 'suitable conditions'.
- the Race Officer is advised to calibrate his wind speed readings on the anchored start boat from a drifting boat to windward
- if the wind speed is less than 7 knots in the starting area at any time during the last minute prior to the starting signal , the start should be abandoned
- wind speed readings should be taken from approx 2 metres above the water surface
- the Race Officer should ensure that the wind is measured over as much of the course area as possible ( at least start , windward mark , and middle of course …)
- if pumping becomes the main method of propulsion the race should be abandoned
- the decision on ' suitable conditions ' rests with the Race Offiver
Course Area and Courses .
- the course area should be as close to land as possible , and as free as possible from other traffic (ie other classes on the course )
- sailors not competing must keep clear of the competition area
- the basic course for single fleet racing is a 'windward /leeward' , and variations of
- the recommended course for multiple fleet racing is 'trapezoidal'; see appendix to Championship Rules for recommended course diagrams
Racing Format .
- each competitor should sail between 3/5 races per day , depending upon the duration of the event and conditions
- the target time for winner of a race should be between 15 and 20 minutes
- optimum fleet size 60
- maximum of 90 sailors , beyond which the fleet should be split
- Start - RRS system 1 is recommended
- Recalls- it is recommended to use black flag as a last resort
- Scoring - see RRS App.B Windsurfing
- Advertising - the IFWC is Category C , see ISAF regulation 21 Adverising Code
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