SMALL YACHT SECTION CLASSIFICATIONS
(amended May 2021)

Classification
The definition of a “small yacht” for this section is the DragonForce 65 yacht. It must comply to the current DragonForce 65 Restricted Class Rules which can be viewed here > dragonforce-65-restricted-class-rules

There are 3 deviations applied by SMBC to the official class rules:
1 Section E – Rigs:
The larger A+ rig is not permitted.

2 Section H – Rule H.9
Sail numbering It is recommended this is followed; however, this will not be enforced as long as a unique sail number within the SMBC SYS section is displayed on both sides of the sail. This must be clearly visible lakeside, for identification of individual yachts during a race. Club sail numbers are allocated on a first-come-first-severed basis, contact the Section Secretary for further details.

3 Rule H.10 Class Emblem. This is not required.

For the purpose of club competitions series and one-off events the applicable RTR Class trophy will competed for this class and awarded to the winner.

Racing on the water
 The “on-the-water-racing rules” for this section are all very relaxed but we do expect Skippers to understand and follow the 7 simple rules when racing their boats. These rules can be viewed here > SYS Racing Rules

Information on how the meetings are run, point scoring, discards, etc, can viewed here > SMBC Yacht meeting & scoring rules v2

There are 5 one-off Small Yacht events held throughout the year, here are the rules for each event;

This is a 1 Hour long race and has become one of the most popular SYS events of the year 
SYS Endurance Race rules

Skippers are drawn into teams of 2 racing as a relay – always good fun! 
SYS Team Relay rules

The finishing order after each race is reversed – making for some very close racing 
SYS Pursuit Race Rules

The last placed boat at a given point on the course is eliminated each time until just 1 is left 
SYS Elmination Race rules

Skippers take it in turns to race each others boats – always interesting to see how your boat goes when sailed by someone else!
Skippers Challenge rules