Offset mark versus jibe mark
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 7:30 am
On a different subject, a wise and cheerful EC-12 racer emailed me something like it is the prerogative of the race committee to screw up and it is up to the racers to put up with it, but I still think it is worthwhile to ask for the best possible racing beforehand rather than wish that it would have been done differently afterwards.
One thing I believe is that a windward leeward course with offsets is the best course for EC-12s. Adding a jibe mark (especially one far offshore) takes away from the skill required and the possible changes in position (actual racing) of the boats during the leeward leg. There is generally not a lot of passing on broad reaches.
The purpose of the jibe mark is similar to the purpose of the offset mark. There is no need to use both.
Scott
One thing I believe is that a windward leeward course with offsets is the best course for EC-12s. Adding a jibe mark (especially one far offshore) takes away from the skill required and the possible changes in position (actual racing) of the boats during the leeward leg. There is generally not a lot of passing on broad reaches.
The purpose of the jibe mark is similar to the purpose of the offset mark. There is no need to use both.
Scott