New in the Racing Schedule

New for this season: Class X Series B will be Monday mornings. On designated Saturday and Sunday mornings the scheduled fleets will sail back-to-back races. Melges 24s will sail back-to-back races on Friday evenings.

New in the Sailing Instructions
The Inland Lake YA has modified its race management procedures to comply with those of the International Sailing Federation and LGYC has made the same modifications.
The most significant changes to the SIs for 2003 are as follows:

There no longer will be an attention signal prior to the warning signal.

The rotation of fleets in the starting sequence will be displayed on the course board but may be random, at the discretion of the race committee. Class flags will be used for the warning signals, and will take precedence over the class rotation on the course board. This will require sailors to be alert just in case the RC decides to change the fleet rotation. For example, if no boats in a given class have arrived in the starting area, the RC may signal a warning signal for an alternate class.

Likewise, the warning signal for a class that has experienced a general recall may be randomly inserted into the starting rotation at the discretion of the RC.

Each boat sailing in classes A, E, C, and X is required to carry the Lake Geneva letter "I" on her sail with the size and placement in accordance with class rules.
Course lengths and time limits have been adjusted to accommodate back-to-back races.

In accordance with RRS 32, the course may be shortened after the start.

Volvo Leukemia Cup Regatta
LGYC will host its second Volvo Leukemia Cup Regatta on August 22-23.
The 2002 event was a huge success and generated considerable funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, as well as a fine time for all participants. The 2003 event is expected to surpass the efforts of 2002.
Mark your calendar and watch your mail boxes for additional information.

Scow, Spinnaker Rigged, Non-Spinnaker, and Junior.
The regatta will open with a fish fry on Friday evenng, followed by a continental breakfast the next morning, Saturday afternoon races, and a post race barbecue accompanied by auctions, raffles, and the award of prizes.
The 2002 event was a huge success and generated considerable funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, as well as a fine time for all the participants.
The 2003 event is expected to surpass the efforts of 2002.

Members Sailed All Winter

This Month's Sailing Tip
Check over your boat thoroughly for loose fastenings, worn running and standing rigging, tears in sails, and make the necessary repairs. There's no excuse for losing a race because of an equipment failure.