Classic IOM

2026 IOM Kapiti Classic

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Race Officer Report 5th and 6th September 2026 | Kapiti Radio Yacht Club Driving North from Wellington to Winstone Lakes in Otaki on Saturday morning had me nervous to say the least. It had been blowing proverbial “dogs off chains” and “raining buckets” all week – and the forecast indicated much more of the same. … Read more

Sailing Rules – Hailing Room to Tack Topic

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Hello! A new topic has been posted by RC Chairman Gordon Davies on the IRSA forum. Topic title: Hailing Room to Tack Topic url: https://radiosailing.org/forums/topic/hailing-room-to-tack-2/ Post content: I have sent this message to al DNMs: RRS 20.1 has been changed as has rule RRS E1.3(b). When asking for room to tack at an obstruction the required … Read more

2025 IOM CLASSIC REGATTA: WATTLE FARM, AUCKLAND – RACE OFFICERS REPORT

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Friday (Matariki) dawned a grey and still morning…with the forecast for light and variable winds…(unfortunately fairly accurate). After a delayed start due to a lack of wind, the regatta got under way an hour late, but still managed 16 heats (8 races) by the end of the first day. The winds were out of the … Read more