Event Rules & Guidelines

Safety Equipment: All boats must have all proper safety equipment on board, including PFDs for all crew.

Communication: We will use channel 72 for all official race communication. Channel 16 should be used for emergencies.

Avoid all collisions: Even if you have the right of way, you must try your best to avoid hitting another boat. Safety beats winning every time. 

Port and Starboard: If two boats approach on opposite tacks, the boat with the wind on its starboard (right) side has the right of way. The port-tack boat must keep clear. 

Same Tack: When boats sail on the same tack, the boat behind or upwind (windward) must keep clear of the boat ahead or downwind (leeward). 

Do a 360-degree penalty turn: If you accidentally break a rule or touch a mark, do a quick turn (one 360-degree rotation) to clear yourself, keeping things friendly and avoiding formal protests. 

Help those in need: Always stop or offer help to any person or boat in danger, regardless of the race.  

Have Fun!

You are cordially invited to participate in this year's Great Grampian Regatta. The event is open to all Grampian boats of all sailors and experience levels. Beginners and families are highly encouraged to join! 

First boat to cross the final finish line wins! A low-point scoring system will track individual race placements. 

Please register at the regatta website by 8pm the day before the race. Dress comfortably, bring your own lifejacket (PFD), and prepare for a fantastic day out on the water. 

1st Place = 1 Point, 2nd Place = 2 Points, etc. 

Did Not Finish (DNF) or Did Not Start (DNS) equals total boats registered + 1. 

The boat with the lowest total score wins.