Mid Atlantic Yacht Racing Association

Guidelines for Team Racing

Revised 11/06

The hosting yacht club should post a NOR online at www.mayra.org and/or distribute a paper copy to the MAYRA member yacht clubs.
The NOR should include:

·        The type of boat to be sailed.

·        The date of the regatta.

·        The time of the skippers meeting.

·        Contact information.

·        Fees (if any). Please keep fees at a minimum.
Races will be held team v. team in a round robin format.
Race courses should be Modified Triangles (“M”) approximately 20 minutes in length.
Race committee shall clearly designate teams to start by posting information on the starting boat or by using some other appropriate method.
Three minute dinghy starts will be used.
Coaching is prohibited during races. Coaching is encouraged between races.
Teams will consist of three (3) boats – type to be designated in NOR.
Clubs can send one team.
Home team may field an additional “B” team.
Unlimited substitution within teams is allowed between races.
Sailors may not turn 18 within the calendar year or be a paid instructor.
In order to have a seasonal winner, at least 3 team racing regattas must be held.
Teams must compete in 60% of regattas – minimum of 3 to qualify.
Suggest race day to be Friday before the host clubs regatta. This could save on travel time & helps sailors prepare for host regatta.