Fleet One "Return to Racing Policy" for June

Hi everyone,

For the past few days your Fleet One (Vancouver) Executive Committee has been extensively debating the new PHO and BC Sailing Guidelines for returning to competitive sport.

After taking all the Executive Committee viewpoints into account, and recognizing that a large percentage of our Fleet is over the age of 60, plus taking into account the impossibility of 4-person bubbles existing across the entire Fleet, and wishing to ensure that our Fleet respects our older members and their desire for a level playing field and to race in a safe manner, the following "Return to Racing Policy" for Vancouver Martin 242's is being announced today:

1. For the month of June the Vancouver Martin 242 Fleet will restrict boats competing in various events to a maximum of 3 people per boat, and;

2. No spinnakers will be used: white sails only on each boat, as was the case last year at the same time

The "Return to Racing Policy" will enable 2-person boats, of which there are quite a few, to race and be competitive for the month of June against 3-person boats.

This Policy, which was not arrived at unanimously nor without some difficulty, but which had a 90% support level amongst the Vancouver-based Executive Committee members, will be revisited for the month of July, near the end of June. By then we will have a much clearer idea regarding vaccination levels in BC and hopefully a much greater reduction in COVID test-positivity rates and infection levels.

The Royal Vancouver Yacht Club will be resuming Wednesday Night Racing on June 2nd, followed by the June One Design Series on Saturday June 5th.

Check the RVYC website at www.royalvan.com in the "On The Water / Regatta Schedule" subsection (https://www.royalvan.com/wes and https://www.royalvan.com/ods) for details on how to Register for either event.

Let's all stay safe on the water.