The Catalina got in trouble and several boats closest to them kept on racing.
Rule 1.1 SAFETY:Helping Those in Danger
A boat or competitor SHALL give all possible help to any person or vessel in danger.
Comments: You are expected to help those persons or vessels you believe are in danger, and you may request redress if your helping affects your position, whether or not help was actually needed. You may put yourself in a position of disqualification, if help is needed, and you were in a position to offer help, but did not do so.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
No racing Memorial Day weekend
The next weekend, the first weekend in June, we will do some practice starts in an area of some geographic issues, if the winds will blow out of the right direction. ;)
Monday, May 16, 2011
Sunday May 22nd - Family Fun Race!
Sunday we will do a distance race starting at 2:00. Don't miss the Skippers meeting at 1:15. Well... if you mist the skippers meeting check in with the committee boat and we'll tell you what you need to know! After the race, everybody can come back to the porch to socialize and share a pot luck supper.
We'll fire up the grills, so everybody bring your favorite grill item. Bring a covered dish to share with our friend, your own plates, eating utensils and liquids.
Each Wife and Kid on a boat will improve your stating position by one spot (Limit - one Wife per boat)! In order to not give me an unfair advantage, ex-Wives do not count.
Any experienced racer who allows the starting area to get them upset will not get any sympathy. We want the experienced people to help the less experienced folks have fun and learn how to avoid running into to each other! Please extend all possible courtesy to everybody.
The sail/race will have a "special test" section in it. That special test will require each boat to do something that is not part of a normal race. You will perform the special test during the race and you will not be able to continue racing until you have finished your special test. It won't involve getting wet (yet) and it will be family friendly. :)
Come on out and have fun sailing in an organized sail where you can kibitz your friends.
We'll fire up the grills, so everybody bring your favorite grill item. Bring a covered dish to share with our friend, your own plates, eating utensils and liquids.
Each Wife and Kid on a boat will improve your stating position by one spot (Limit - one Wife per boat)! In order to not give me an unfair advantage, ex-Wives do not count.
Any experienced racer who allows the starting area to get them upset will not get any sympathy. We want the experienced people to help the less experienced folks have fun and learn how to avoid running into to each other! Please extend all possible courtesy to everybody.
The sail/race will have a "special test" section in it. That special test will require each boat to do something that is not part of a normal race. You will perform the special test during the race and you will not be able to continue racing until you have finished your special test. It won't involve getting wet (yet) and it will be family friendly. :)
Come on out and have fun sailing in an organized sail where you can kibitz your friends.
Kevin's research of the rules/protest Sunday
During the protest hearing yesterday, I was a little unclear on what the Race Committee (RC) should do when it sees a boat touch one of the finishing marks (either the boat or the mark). To me the rules are a little vague on this. After doing some research, the short answer is that if a boat crosses the finishing line but touches a mark in the process, the RC still has to record the boat as finishing. The RC should also make a note that it saw the boat touch a mark. The RC cannot score the boat Did Not Finish (DNF). If the RC is signaling each boat as it finishes (shouting "mark" or blowing a whistle, etc.) it should signal this boat too. It appears that rule A5 does not apply in this case. The boat has finished according to the rules, but has also broken rule 31 for touching the mark. After the race, within the time limit for filing a protest, the RC should file a protest against the boat indicating that the boat broke rule 31.
If a boat does not cross the line properly (e.g., passes outside of the finishing marks, etc.) in my opinion the RC can score the boat DNF. I believe rule A5 does apply in this case. The boat has not finished according to the rules. The RC should still record a finishing time in case the boat asks for and is granted redress.
Of course if a boat does a penalty turn for hitting the mark and re-crosses the line correctly, then the boat has finished correctly and has complied with rule 31 and there would be no need for the RC to file a protest. In the case yesterday, it appears that the boat did do it's penalty turn and re-cross correctly so no RC protest was required (sorry about that David).
If a boat is forced to hit a finishing mark by another boat and protests the other boat (correctly with a hail and a flag) and wins the protest, then the RC's protest would probably then be dismissed. In this case I would suggest hearing the boat-to-boat protest first.
In my opinion, the RC should not inform the boat that it hit the mark. It is the boat's responsibility to know if it finished correctly. I'll send a separate message on RC communications with competitors later.
From the Race Management Handbook
(The Handbook is available in PDF format for free to all US SAILING members. Any PRO who is a US SAILING member should download a copy. Note that the Handbook has not been completely updated for the newest rules. It mentions RRS 31.1 and 31.2. RRS 31 now has only one part and is just RRS 31. )
Finishing properly
There are a number of rules that apply to finishing properly, and the race committee should pay careful attention to the manner in which boats are attempting to finish. The basic rule is the definition of “finish”. “A boat finishes when any part of her hull, or crew or equipment in normal position, crosses the finishing line in the direction of the course from the last mark, either for the first time or after taking a penalty under rule 31.2 or 44.2 or, under rule 28.1, after correcting an error made at the finishing line.”
1. Crossing the finishing line
It is not necessary for a boat to cross the finishing line completely. After finishing, she may clear it in either direction (rule 28.1).
2. Touching a finishing mark
A boat that touches a finishing mark, even after finishing, breaks rule 31.1. However, the race committee cannot penalize a boat for breaking a rule, except the few listed in rule 63.1. If a boat meets the definition “finish,” the race committee must score her as finished, even if she has broken a rule. If a boat has broken a rule, such as 31.1, the race committee may protest her (see rule 60.2(a)). A boat that breaks rule 31.1 by touching a finishing mark can exonerate herself by taking a one-turn penalty (see rule 31.2). It is a good practice to keep a record of each time a boat finishes, and to score her in her position the last time she meets the definition “finish.”
3. Crew and equipment in normal position
On downwind finishes, watch for boats letting out spinnaker halyards, sheets or guys (which may change the sail from its normal position—see definition of “finish” above and in the rule book). If you detect this, finish such boats on the stem or spinnaker pole, rather than on the leading edge of the spinnaker.
Rules that May Apply
A5 SCORES DETERMINED BY THE RACE COMMITTEE
A boat that did not start, comply with rule 30.2 or 30.3, or finish, or that takes a penalty under rule 44.3(a) or retires after finishing, shall be scored accordingly by the race committee without a hearing. Only the protest committee may take other scoring actions that worsen a boat’s score.
DEFINITIONS
Finish--A boat finishes when any part of her hull, or crew or equipment in normal position, crosses the finishing line in the direction of the course from the last mark, either for the first time or after taking a penalty under rule 44.2 or, after correcting an error made at the finishing line, under rule 28.1.
31 TOUCHING A MARK
While racing, a boat shall not touch a starting mark before starting, a mark that begins, bounds or ends the leg of the course on which she is sailing, or a finishing mark after finishing.
28 SAILING THE COURSE
28.1 A boat shall start, leave each mark on the required side in the correct order, and finish, so that a string representing her track after starting and until finishing would when drawn taut
(a) pass each mark on the required side,
(b) touch each rounding mark, and
(c) pass between the marks of a gate from the direction of the previous mark.
She may correct any errors to comply with this rule. After finishing she need not cross the finishing line completely.
44.2 One-Turn and Two-Turns Penalties
After getting well clear of other boats as soon after the incident as possible, a boat takes a One-Turn or Two-Turns Penalty by promptly making the required number of turns in the same direction, each turn including one tack and one gybe. When a boat takes the penalty at or near the finishing line, she shall sail completely to the course side of the line before finishing.
61 PROTEST REQUIREMENTS
61.1 Informing the Protestee
(b) A race committee or protest committee intending to protest a boat shall inform her as soon as reasonably possible. However, if the protest arises from an incident the committee observes in the racing area, it shall inform the boat after the race within the time limit of rule 61.3.
61.3 Protest Time Limit
A protest by a boat, or by the race committee or protest committee about an incident the committee observes in the racing area, shall be delivered to the race office within the time limit stated in the sailing instructions. If none is stated, the time limit is two hours after the last boat in the race finishes. Other race committee or protest committee protests shall be delivered to the race office no later than two hours after the committee receives the relevant information. The protest committee shall extend the time if there is good reason to do so.
Cases or Appeals that May Apply
CASE 80
Rule 60, Right to Protest; Right to Request Redress or Rule 69 Action
Rule 61.2(b), Protest Requirements: Protest Contents
Rule 62.1(a), Redress
Rule A5, Scores Determined by the Race Committee
A hearing of a protest or a request for redress must be limited to the alleged incident, action or omission. Although a boat may be scored DNF if she does not finish according to that term’s definition, she may not be scored DNF for failing to sail the course correctly.
Summary of the Facts
When boat A crossed the finishing line in the direction of the course from the last mark, the race committee scored her DNF because it believed from its observations that she had not left one of the rounding marks on the required side and, therefore, had failed to sail the course correctly. A requested redress on the grounds that, even though she had finished properly, she was not given a finishing place. The protest committee did not give A redress, deciding that rule 62.1(a) did not apply because A failed to sail the course correctly, and that her failure to do so was not due to an act or omission of the race committee but was entirely her own fault. A appealed.
Decision
A’s appeal is upheld. The race committee acted improperly in scoring A DNF when she did finish according to the definition Finish. The race committee could have scored boat A as DNF only for failing to finish correctly (see rule A5). Since A crossed the finishing line from the direction of the last mark, she should have been recorded as having finished.
A fundamental principle of protest committee procedure is that a hearing must be limited to the particular ‘incident’ alleged in a protest (see rule 61.2(b)) or to the particular incident alleged to be ‘an improper action or omission’ in a request for redress under rule 62.1(a). Although the incident that was the subject of A’s request for redress was that she had been incorrectly scored DNF, the protest committee turned to a different incident when it considered whether or not she had failed to sail the course correctly and therefore broken rule 28.1. Since that incident was not the incident alleged in the redress for request, the committee acted improperly.
If a race committee believes from its observations that a boat has not sailed the course correctly, it may protest the boat for that breach as permitted by rule 60.2(a). In this case, the race committee did not protest A. Because A had not been protested for failing to sail the course correctly, she could not be penalized for that failure.
In summary, the facts show that A finished according to the definition Finish. She should not have been scored DNF and was therefore entitled to redress under rule 62.1(a) for an improper action of the race committee. The decision of the protest committee is reversed and A is to be scored as having finished at the time she crossed the finishing line.
If a boat does not cross the line properly (e.g., passes outside of the finishing marks, etc.) in my opinion the RC can score the boat DNF. I believe rule A5 does apply in this case. The boat has not finished according to the rules. The RC should still record a finishing time in case the boat asks for and is granted redress.
Of course if a boat does a penalty turn for hitting the mark and re-crosses the line correctly, then the boat has finished correctly and has complied with rule 31 and there would be no need for the RC to file a protest. In the case yesterday, it appears that the boat did do it's penalty turn and re-cross correctly so no RC protest was required (sorry about that David).
If a boat is forced to hit a finishing mark by another boat and protests the other boat (correctly with a hail and a flag) and wins the protest, then the RC's protest would probably then be dismissed. In this case I would suggest hearing the boat-to-boat protest first.
In my opinion, the RC should not inform the boat that it hit the mark. It is the boat's responsibility to know if it finished correctly. I'll send a separate message on RC communications with competitors later.
From the Race Management Handbook
(The Handbook is available in PDF format for free to all US SAILING members. Any PRO who is a US SAILING member should download a copy. Note that the Handbook has not been completely updated for the newest rules. It mentions RRS 31.1 and 31.2. RRS 31 now has only one part and is just RRS 31. )
Finishing properly
There are a number of rules that apply to finishing properly, and the race committee should pay careful attention to the manner in which boats are attempting to finish. The basic rule is the definition of “finish”. “A boat finishes when any part of her hull, or crew or equipment in normal position, crosses the finishing line in the direction of the course from the last mark, either for the first time or after taking a penalty under rule 31.2 or 44.2 or, under rule 28.1, after correcting an error made at the finishing line.”
1. Crossing the finishing line
It is not necessary for a boat to cross the finishing line completely. After finishing, she may clear it in either direction (rule 28.1).
2. Touching a finishing mark
A boat that touches a finishing mark, even after finishing, breaks rule 31.1. However, the race committee cannot penalize a boat for breaking a rule, except the few listed in rule 63.1. If a boat meets the definition “finish,” the race committee must score her as finished, even if she has broken a rule. If a boat has broken a rule, such as 31.1, the race committee may protest her (see rule 60.2(a)). A boat that breaks rule 31.1 by touching a finishing mark can exonerate herself by taking a one-turn penalty (see rule 31.2). It is a good practice to keep a record of each time a boat finishes, and to score her in her position the last time she meets the definition “finish.”
3. Crew and equipment in normal position
On downwind finishes, watch for boats letting out spinnaker halyards, sheets or guys (which may change the sail from its normal position—see definition of “finish” above and in the rule book). If you detect this, finish such boats on the stem or spinnaker pole, rather than on the leading edge of the spinnaker.
Rules that May Apply
A5 SCORES DETERMINED BY THE RACE COMMITTEE
A boat that did not start, comply with rule 30.2 or 30.3, or finish, or that takes a penalty under rule 44.3(a) or retires after finishing, shall be scored accordingly by the race committee without a hearing. Only the protest committee may take other scoring actions that worsen a boat’s score.
DEFINITIONS
Finish--A boat finishes when any part of her hull, or crew or equipment in normal position, crosses the finishing line in the direction of the course from the last mark, either for the first time or after taking a penalty under rule 44.2 or, after correcting an error made at the finishing line, under rule 28.1.
31 TOUCHING A MARK
While racing, a boat shall not touch a starting mark before starting, a mark that begins, bounds or ends the leg of the course on which she is sailing, or a finishing mark after finishing.
28 SAILING THE COURSE
28.1 A boat shall start, leave each mark on the required side in the correct order, and finish, so that a string representing her track after starting and until finishing would when drawn taut
(a) pass each mark on the required side,
(b) touch each rounding mark, and
(c) pass between the marks of a gate from the direction of the previous mark.
She may correct any errors to comply with this rule. After finishing she need not cross the finishing line completely.
44.2 One-Turn and Two-Turns Penalties
After getting well clear of other boats as soon after the incident as possible, a boat takes a One-Turn or Two-Turns Penalty by promptly making the required number of turns in the same direction, each turn including one tack and one gybe. When a boat takes the penalty at or near the finishing line, she shall sail completely to the course side of the line before finishing.
61 PROTEST REQUIREMENTS
61.1 Informing the Protestee
(b) A race committee or protest committee intending to protest a boat shall inform her as soon as reasonably possible. However, if the protest arises from an incident the committee observes in the racing area, it shall inform the boat after the race within the time limit of rule 61.3.
61.3 Protest Time Limit
A protest by a boat, or by the race committee or protest committee about an incident the committee observes in the racing area, shall be delivered to the race office within the time limit stated in the sailing instructions. If none is stated, the time limit is two hours after the last boat in the race finishes. Other race committee or protest committee protests shall be delivered to the race office no later than two hours after the committee receives the relevant information. The protest committee shall extend the time if there is good reason to do so.
Cases or Appeals that May Apply
CASE 80
Rule 60, Right to Protest; Right to Request Redress or Rule 69 Action
Rule 61.2(b), Protest Requirements: Protest Contents
Rule 62.1(a), Redress
Rule A5, Scores Determined by the Race Committee
A hearing of a protest or a request for redress must be limited to the alleged incident, action or omission. Although a boat may be scored DNF if she does not finish according to that term’s definition, she may not be scored DNF for failing to sail the course correctly.
Summary of the Facts
When boat A crossed the finishing line in the direction of the course from the last mark, the race committee scored her DNF because it believed from its observations that she had not left one of the rounding marks on the required side and, therefore, had failed to sail the course correctly. A requested redress on the grounds that, even though she had finished properly, she was not given a finishing place. The protest committee did not give A redress, deciding that rule 62.1(a) did not apply because A failed to sail the course correctly, and that her failure to do so was not due to an act or omission of the race committee but was entirely her own fault. A appealed.
Decision
A’s appeal is upheld. The race committee acted improperly in scoring A DNF when she did finish according to the definition Finish. The race committee could have scored boat A as DNF only for failing to finish correctly (see rule A5). Since A crossed the finishing line from the direction of the last mark, she should have been recorded as having finished.
A fundamental principle of protest committee procedure is that a hearing must be limited to the particular ‘incident’ alleged in a protest (see rule 61.2(b)) or to the particular incident alleged to be ‘an improper action or omission’ in a request for redress under rule 62.1(a). Although the incident that was the subject of A’s request for redress was that she had been incorrectly scored DNF, the protest committee turned to a different incident when it considered whether or not she had failed to sail the course correctly and therefore broken rule 28.1. Since that incident was not the incident alleged in the redress for request, the committee acted improperly.
If a race committee believes from its observations that a boat has not sailed the course correctly, it may protest the boat for that breach as permitted by rule 60.2(a). In this case, the race committee did not protest A. Because A had not been protested for failing to sail the course correctly, she could not be penalized for that failure.
In summary, the facts show that A finished according to the definition Finish. She should not have been scored DNF and was therefore entitled to redress under rule 62.1(a) for an improper action of the race committee. The decision of the protest committee is reversed and A is to be scored as having finished at the time she crossed the finishing line.
Grand Old Open Results
Results are final
NS 500 Fleet
Sailed: 5, Discards: 0, To count: 5, Ratings: USPN, Entries: 4, Scoring system: Appendix A
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name |
SailNo | Fleet | Club | USPN | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | Total | Nett |
| 1st | Brown | None | 6052 | NS 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| 2nd | Campbell | Phoenix | 16259 | NS 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| 3rd | Weil | None | 95 | NS 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| 4th | Powers | None | 16277 | NS 500 | PPYC | 93.9 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 |
NonSpin Fleet
Sailed: 5, Discards: 0, To count: 5, Ratings: USPN, Entries: 5, Scoring system: Appendix A
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name |
SailNo | Fleet | Club | USPN | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | Total | Nett |
| 1st | Claybrook | surfabilly | 548 | NonSpin | PPYC | 98.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 2nd | Cooper | Ruach | xxx | NonSpin | PPYC | 102.28 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| 3rd | Waggoner | Rebellious | xxxx | NonSpin | PPYC | 89.47 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| 4th | Deck | Gypsy Dancer |
387 | NonSpin | PPYC | 93.11 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 6.0 DNC |
6.0 DNC |
24.0 | 24.0 |
| 5th | Graves | Winning Bid |
583 | NonSpin | PPYC | 89.1 | 5.0 | 6.0 DNF |
6.0 DNS |
6.0 DNC |
6.0 DNC |
29.0 | 29.0 |
Spinnaker A Fleet
Sailed: 5, Discards: 0, To count: 5, Ratings: USPN, Entries: 5, Scoring system: Appendix A
| Rank | HelmName | Boat Name |
SailNo | Fleet | Club | USPN | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | Total | Nett |
| 1st | ODell | None | 535 | Spinnaker A | PPYC | 83.7 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| 2nd | Hellerqvist | Beatit | 463 | Spinnaker A | PPYC | 83.7 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| 3rd | Latour | Itch | 231 | Spinnaker A | PPYC | 83.7 | 1.0 | 6.0 DSQ |
3.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| 4th | Stevens | Synergy | 41 | Spinnaker A | PPYC | 76.12 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 19.0 | 19.0 |
| 5th | Girone | None | 22 | Spinnaker A | PPYC | 72 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 23.0 | 23.0 |
Sailwave Scoring Software 2.02 build 6
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Touch of Class this coming weekend!
Got a woman lined up to helm your boat?
I can tell you nothing looks better on a woman's credenza at work than a sailing trophy. :)
I can tell you nothing looks better on a woman's credenza at work than a sailing trophy. :)
Wednesday Racing Continues this week. :)
May 18th we will race Wednesday night. The Northstars will be cooking burgers for us after the races!
Please be aware that the 2nd Rock Marker for the course is gone and there are only 2 small diameter markers up by Luau Island which we will use. Look for them after you round the first mark, because they are hared to see except when the trees of the shore form a dark background for them.
Have fun!
Please be aware that the 2nd Rock Marker for the course is gone and there are only 2 small diameter markers up by Luau Island which we will use. Look for them after you round the first mark, because they are hared to see except when the trees of the shore form a dark background for them.
Have fun!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Buoy and Distance course changes - See Sailing Instructions!
Buoy course - We wanted to clear up a question that comes up from time to time. See SI 2.4 and the diagram of course 40. Kevin did a good job explaining it in the SI's. SI's for buoy courses
Distance course - In the Force 5 there was much confusion concerning rounding the island or mark at Goose Island on the "L"ow water course. We have changed the SI's to make the rounding of that mark the same direction as virtually ever other mark. See SI A 1.6 at Distance sailing instructions
Distance course - In the Force 5 there was much confusion concerning rounding the island or mark at Goose Island on the "L"ow water course. We have changed the SI's to make the rounding of that mark the same direction as virtually ever other mark. See SI A 1.6 at Distance sailing instructions
Good news :)
Sunday morning.
Water is down nearly 2' in the past 48 hours. We might just get lucky and have a dry ramp by race day!
Friday, May 6, 2011
GOOR Will Be Raced Come Hell or High Water!
We are sorry about the misfortunes of those downstream from us. And Percy Priest Lake is likely to still be extremely high in 8-9 days, but we can't wait to sail anymore!
Carl has his boat fixed and says, "Let's race!"
Latour is back from the NOODS and needs to beat up on some local boats.
The Northstars are chomping at the bits to get at it.
The J-22's may have their big weekend canceled at KY Lake because it is a record levels.
We'll have the chase boats and a few more to ferry people back and forth.
We will have the skipper's meeting at the committee boat so people don't have to come back to the marina.
We will have the lake to ourselves!
Let's race!
Carl has his boat fixed and says, "Let's race!"
Latour is back from the NOODS and needs to beat up on some local boats.
The Northstars are chomping at the bits to get at it.
The J-22's may have their big weekend canceled at KY Lake because it is a record levels.
We'll have the chase boats and a few more to ferry people back and forth.
We will have the skipper's meeting at the committee boat so people don't have to come back to the marina.
We will have the lake to ourselves!
Let's race!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Editorial about the high water and safety
We are all big boys/girls around here and can make our own decisions. However, I want to express my feelings about one issue. All the power going to the docks is run in conduits attached to the ramp that is now submerged.
Given the job the contractor did building the docks, and all the problems we continue to have with them, do you really want to risk electrocution based on their ability to keep all the electrical connections above the existing waterline and/or in water tight boxes?
Metro electricians have wired 30 amp plugs wrong at the downtown docks and burned up everything on at least one boat. These folks would be the ones keeping us safe from the contractor.
If you see one of our good friends struggling to keep from drowning while transiting the flooded ramp... consider that it is most likely electricity that is causing their inability to control their muscles. If you jump in to try to save them, you will almost certainly experience the same trouble. This scenario has repeated too many times, until every witness and potential rescuer is dead. I cannot think of a more terrible situation for any of us. If, indeed, you get put into this scene - USE A BOAT to attempt the rescue, do not jump in the water!
Like I say, you are a big boy/girl. You can make your own decisions about the level of safety you want. I have waded down the ramp with water up to my belly button in years gone by. I have pulled some extremely dangerous stunts, so I am no one to preach. I just want you to have some background upon which you can make your own decisions. ;)
Given the job the contractor did building the docks, and all the problems we continue to have with them, do you really want to risk electrocution based on their ability to keep all the electrical connections above the existing waterline and/or in water tight boxes?
Metro electricians have wired 30 amp plugs wrong at the downtown docks and burned up everything on at least one boat. These folks would be the ones keeping us safe from the contractor.
If you see one of our good friends struggling to keep from drowning while transiting the flooded ramp... consider that it is most likely electricity that is causing their inability to control their muscles. If you jump in to try to save them, you will almost certainly experience the same trouble. This scenario has repeated too many times, until every witness and potential rescuer is dead. I cannot think of a more terrible situation for any of us. If, indeed, you get put into this scene - USE A BOAT to attempt the rescue, do not jump in the water!
Like I say, you are a big boy/girl. You can make your own decisions about the level of safety you want. I have waded down the ramp with water up to my belly button in years gone by. I have pulled some extremely dangerous stunts, so I am no one to preach. I just want you to have some background upon which you can make your own decisions. ;)
Flood and Racing...
All racing is suspended until the water goes down because of the difficulties of getting to the docks.
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