Most of the competitions York enter are team racing events. This consists of two teams of three boats, with the aim being to ensure the boats on your team finish in the highest possible places – 1,2,3 as opposed to 4,5,6 – by
(a) being fast
(b) using the rules to hinder the opposing team.
Team races are generally quite short (lasting minutes rather than hours), but they are aggressive, intense and exhilerating. Good boat-handling skill and sound tactical knowledge define a good team race. We have several experienced team racers at the club as well as the Race Captain.
There are plenty of opportunities to learn the rules – and most people pick it up very quickly – even if you are a fairly inexperienced sailor.
For any beginners interested in racing, just come and have a go! At least 3-4 team members each year are complete beginners and all it takes is an enthusiastic attitude and an open mind!
(a) being fast
(b) using the rules to hinder the opposing team.
Team races are generally quite short (lasting minutes rather than hours), but they are aggressive, intense and exhilerating. Good boat-handling skill and sound tactical knowledge define a good team race. We have several experienced team racers at the club as well as the Race Captain.
There are plenty of opportunities to learn the rules – and most people pick it up very quickly – even if you are a fairly inexperienced sailor.
For any beginners interested in racing, just come and have a go! At least 3-4 team members each year are complete beginners and all it takes is an enthusiastic attitude and an open mind!
