Racing Rules

Races will be governed by the Rules as defined by The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), the prescriptions of the Thistle Class Association (TCA) and the Sailing Instructions (SI's).

Participation is open to registered Thistle Class yachts and dues-paid members. R&D cards are required. A $5.00 fee will be required of all non-USSA members. Entry may be completed by properly filling out the registration form and paying all fees.

The low-point scoring system as described by Appendix A of the RRS will be used; three races are scheduled; all races will be scored, and one race constitutes a regatta. Ties will be broken by RRS rules except as modified by the Sailing Instructions.

Course diagrams will be provided by the Sailing Instructions, which will be available at the registration table. The Junior event is open to any skipper who has not reached his or her 18th birthday. Crews may be any age. There is no registration fee required for the Junior event.

Trophies will be awarded to the top five finishers of the Dixie Regatta and to the top three finishers of the Junior Regatta.

For more complete details,
please download the PDF files provided by the Race Committee:

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