Racing

A variety of races are held throughout the year. They are intended to be challenging and fun, but safety comes first.

Most races are held on weekends and are only one day events, however the Association usually extends the event to include the whole weekend so there is plenty of opportunity to socialise and ample time to rig up and prepare on the day before the race.

Annual races include

•  The Rosebowl Race in November.
• The Grecian Cup held in February. This race is named after the ship wreck which lies directly below the start line. Click on the link to find out more about the 'Grecian'.
• The Women's Classic Race held on the same day in February as the Grecien Cup.

Handicaps are given on the basis of the make, model, class of boat and previous performances. This means that although different types of boat have different sailing efficiency by applying the handicap to the time taken by each boat they all have, in theory, the same opportunity to win the race.  Even the 'slowest' boats can and do win races!

The TSASA Sailing Captain has responsibility for race organisation whilst the TSASA Handicapper is responsible for maintaining handicaps and race scores.  Whilst international sailing racing rules are adhered to all races are conducted with a sense of fun and fair play with safety as the primary concern.  All races are conducted in 'sheltered waters'. Sailing Instructions and Race Course diagrams are provided to each boat skipper to assist in organisation and safety.

Additional non-TSASA racing events arranged by other organisations throughout the year are attended by many of our members. Typical examples are the Milang - Goolwa Freshwater Classic organised by the Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club and the Port Vincent Open Classic organised by the Port Vincent Sailing Club both of which occur in January and are regularly attended by individual TSASA members.

See the next TSASA race on our Events page