Hi Allan
It was a fantastic day at BK yesterday. I think the positioning of the start/finish and race control is excellent and much more involving for the spectators and competitors. The new concrete has meant the dial up situation felt really safe with plenty of options.
This is the way I interpret the rules and your explanation:
On the basis of collision avoidance a slower kart on course yellow head to wind or on port tack clearly has to give way to the right ie: Kart on course red but if they can tack onto starboard and still be clear in front then give way rule is no longer appropriate and they have right of way regardless that the now following kart is travelling faster and has to take a different line to the mark and likely become the passing kart.
So it comes down to the interpretation of local rule give way to the right which probably needs a little bit more explanation for track novices – On the road give way to the right means not impeding the progress –
I quote “ Giving way means that the road user you're giving way to (whether they are a driver, cyclist, pedestrian or any other kind of road user) doesn't need to stop, brake or slow down, swerve or take any other evasive action to avoid you.”
Rgds
Bruce
From:Levet, Allan, VF-NZ [mailto:(Address removed)]
Sent: Monday, 15 September 2008 10:48 a.m.
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Subject: RE: [blokart] BBC Race Day & Worlds Practice Day Sunday 14 Sept
Perhaps Stuart or Orca would like to comment on the specifics for the BBC / Blokart Heaven rules...
Basically the way I understand it at the track there is a 5m rule. Within 5m of a mark a competitor can not try to squeeze in on another then call (scream?) for room. I guess there are a couple of rules to run through when approaching the top mark. This is where Dave or Stu should help out! 8)
The competitor coming in from the longer route is on starboard so has right of way over the other competitor approaching the mark on port tack. This should mean that the competitor who took the shortcut should avoid any collision and cross behind.
However, practically speaking the short cut taker will try to round the mark ahead if possible and will now be on starboard too. In that case usually the windward blokart needs to keep clear, but there is a local rule at the track which is to give way to your right (i.e. give way to the competitor who has done the longer route and is now bearing down on you at about a million knots whilst you've just gone through head to wind and have lost a heap of speed!). That's two reasons for the short cut taker to give way...
There is also the rule about the overtaking Blokart must keep clear of the the slower Blokart... so the competitor flying in from the longer route should go around the outside of the short cut competitor. This happened a few times yesterday without too much in the way of loud screaming or wild gesturing so I guess it all worked out ok. Hmmm, perhaps one rule back to the short cut taker...
What would be interesting is if the Blokart who came in on starboard (i.e. the one who took the longer route) arrived with about the same speed as the short cut taker. Presumably the competitor who just tacked from port to starboard could try to force the upwind Blokart up, or must they instead hold their line? I think the short cut taker must hold their line... Crikey - is this 2 all or 3:1 to the longer route taker?
Perhaps one of the more knowledgeable sailors could clarify?
From:Timperley, Ian [mailto:(Address removed)]
Sent: Monday, 15 September 2008 8:48 a.m.
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Subject: RE: [blokart] BBC Race Day & Worlds Practice Day Sunday 14 Sept
Thanks Allan
Yes all came through fine, and I like the concept, but surely those ducking through the middle can call for room if within the required distance of the mark.
Ian Timperley
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From:Levet, Allan, VF-NZ [mailto:(Address removed)]
Sent: Monday, 15 September 2008 8:38 a.m.
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Subject: RE: [blokart] BBC Race Day & Worlds Practice Day Sunday 14 Sept
Basically we had a windward, leeward and start/finish line triangular course, but the twist was you had the choice of how you got to the top mark from the start/finish line. You could sail a pretty fast longer route around the outside of the circuit, or cut straight through the centre of the course which was shorter but pretty much hard on the wind.
This gave us a choice of dashing through the centre hoping the shorter distance with some good momentum would beat the guys flying around the outside of the course who had to travel a lot further... and then there was always the bit that the guys who opted for the short cut had to give way to the ones who were bearing down on the top mark with considerable speed!
I don't know if this picture will come through or not, but imagine the track is the circle, the green bits are the grass and the red points are the marks. The blue course was the fast long course, the yellow was the more direct but slower one... The wind was coming from the top of the picture.
From:Timperley, Ian [mailto:(Address removed)]
Sent: Monday, 15 September 2008 8:15 a.m.
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Subject: RE: [blokart] BBC Race Day & Worlds Practice Day Sunday 14 Sept
For us unfortunate ones that are to far away to travel to BKH on a regular basis could you please enlighten us as to what you mean by "open sailing" course
Ian Timperley
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From:Levet, Allan, VF-NZ [mailto:(Address removed)]
Sent: Monday, 15 September 2008 8:07 a.m.
To: (Address removed)
Subject: RE: [blokart] BBC Race Day & Worlds Practice Day Sunday 14 Sept
Yes well done to the Bay Blokart Club for a great day. Well run and a good time was had by all, and those 5.5's, what can I say - aren't they just great!
PB and the crew from Blokart Heaven - the track changes are a really good addition providing plenty of new options and points for timing the charge to the start line, or bailing out if crossing too early. I realise these additional bits of concrete don't come cheap but they certainly add to the fun and opportunities for racing! Many thanks to you too.
The "open sailing" course was a good bit of variety which certainly added some new challenges for the sailors and exciting viewing for the spectators! Hopefully this will feature during the Worlds?
All I can say is that this bodes very well for the Kellogg's Nutri-grain 2008 World Blokart Championships... bring it on!
May the wind blow steady and strong.
From:BK [mailto:(Address removed)]
Sent: Sunday, 14 September 2008 9:20 p.m.
To: (Address removed)
Subject: RE: [blokart] BBC Race Day & Worlds Practice Day Sunday 14 Sept
Hi Stuart,
Great day – great courses – great sailing practice – and thanks to the Bay BBQ hospitality as always at the end of the day.
What started out as 5.5 weather finished as 5.5 with a dash of 4m in the middle. We did well to get so many races in given the weather forecast. And the open “open sailing” races added a new twist (especially for those of us that forgot where the marks and start were) – mental note – pay more attention nest time!
And many that for such a great turn out by Team ABC and Wayne for getting the team together for the trip. Ray too with McLeans teams, and what a fine performance they put in on the track.
I can see the Worlds is going to be a top event with nearly 100 people registered already and a few more due to enter after the successful event today.
If there are any sailors attending that can offer their services to the Race Directors to act as Marshalls and helpers during the event when you are not sailing in your division please let Stuart Clark or Theo know – they will appreciate the help.
Grant
From:Stuart Cooney [mailto:(Address removed)]
Sent: Saturday, 13 September 2008 5:17 p.m.
To: BLOKART-NZ
Subject: Re: [blokart] BBC Race Day & Worlds Practice Day Sunday 14 Sept
smokin' blokarter <(Address removed)> said:
Hi Stuart,
We had a large number of ABC members saying they were coming through for Sunday so updates on weather would be appreciated. Some will come anyway, others will only make the trip if wind is forecast.
Last time I looked it was going to be good Saturday but light Sunday.
Keep us informed.
regards
Russell
Hi Russell,
Sorry for the delay but was tied up a bit. Forecast still holding steady since Wednesday with 11kn forecast from the SW in the morning falling to 8kn W early afternoon perhaps rising again to 11kn later. There was indeed a good SW this afternoon that has now died down so should still be a good 5.5 practice day. This is the last dedicated day that BH is giving us before the worlds so we have to go for it. Maybe also some light showers but shouldn't be much. We aim to get started right on 11am so th earlier you all get here the more chance of some wind early on.
Currently have 15 booked from Auckland including you.
See you there.
Stuart
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