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VSK Sweden Race
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NEWS
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2012-02-19 - ANNOUNCEMENT
Blues League -Season 5-Div 1-Day 1-Race 1: 2012-02-16, 21:30 CET
First of all we want to make clear that the “Blues League” event is an arrangement set up and run by VSR – VSK Sweden Race.
All rights and obligations lies upon the VSR Race Committee = VSR Board members. The responsibility rests solely upon VSR, regardless if we get help from non-VSR members.
Although “Sailgood” was on the blacklist, a mistake from our side for which we apologize, we find that:
1. Only “Tiger” was logged on to the server when we did a check of teams/boats and it was time to start.
2. “Tiger” apologized for team members missing and said it was OK to start.
3. When the boats were let out on the course and when the race started, no “Pirates” boats were present.
4. The message about “Sailgood” not being able to log on came about 13 minutes into the race.
5. Ahead of race 2, the server was restarted with “Sailgood” removed from the blacklist, but no “Pirates” boats turned up for start.
Based on what is stated above we have come to the conclusion that regardless of the “Sailgood-problem”, the “Pirates” team were not fully prepared and ready to start in race 1. Not starting in race 2, when the “problem” was fixed, we can only interpret as a lack of interest in taking part in the event.
We have therefore decided that both race 1 and race 2 will be counted as is, which means:
- No re-run or re-calculation of the races due to this incident.
- No redress or other compensation to “Pirates” team.
It should be noted that these decisions were taken unanimously by the members of VSR Racing Committee.
VSR – VSK Sweden Race
VSR Racing Committee/VSR Board
Members: Blue Sweden, Goffe, Windydays, Winslow, YoKKo
2012-02-12 - Changes in the VRR
The RC and the PC has lately agreed on some changes in the VRR rulebook. These changes will affect Blues League - Season 5.
The most important news are the implementation of free protesting and the new Protest Form available on the VRR site.
The biggest changes are now marked yellow in the rules and it is very important that everyone read and understand these before Thursday. Feel free to contact the PC if you have any questions regarding the VRR. |
CONCEPT
The Blues League concept is something similar to some football leagues, being different in that several teams compete with each other at the same time. A fixed number of races will form a “Season”. When a season is completed, an intermission or “transfer/silly season” period will follow. During intermission periods, new teams can be formed and register for participation in the event. The “Divisions” will be created a.s.a.p. after registration is closed which also means that a new “season” has started.
Note that this is NOT a Team Race Mode event. Of course it is a competition, but these races should be held in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere.
RULES
For Division 1 and Division 2, the races will be held as ACC fleet races with the Complete (Auto) - Tactical mode in-game setting.
For further information concerning rules and protest system, visit the VSR Racing Rule site:
VSR Racing Rules
NOTE that Division 3 will use No Penalty Cancel (NPC) rules, excl 17.1.
TEAM FORMATION
3 to 6 team members can be nominated, but only 3 boats can participate in each race. This means that up to 2 boats can be changed from one race to another. The composition of the team is free. There are no restrictions regarding mix of nationalities, club membership or affiliation etc. No changes in team formation are allowed during a season period.
During the intermission, new teams can register and changes of team members are allowed. In order for a team to keep its name, rank and status at least 2 skippers must remain members of the team.
FORMAT
4 fixed event days with 2 races per day over 4 weeks. Consequently a total of 8 races.
One team discard, i.e. the highest score a team will get in any of the 8 races will be deducted from the total, thereby giving the final net score. The discard will be presented after four races have been completed and onwards.
POINTS
Low score system per team and race; 1st=1p, 2nd=2p, 3rd=3p etc. based on Low point system for each boat; 1st=1p, 2nd=2p, 3rd=3p etc. DNF, DNS, DNC, DSQ: For each division the points are calculated as the number of teams registered for the season x 3 + 1 point.
PROMOTION/RELEGATION
When a season has ended, the 2 best teams in a division, (except Div.1), will be promoted to the division one step up in the hierarchy, and the 2 teams finishing last, will be relegated to the division one step down. A team must participate in at least 6 races during a single season, otherwise the team will be put last in order of all teams or even excluded from the event.
Division charts will be published one day ahead of the start of a new season showing the teams in each division.
REGISTRATION
A division must hold seven teams in order to exist (Exception: The last division may be raced with down to, and including, five teams). If a new division can be filled from the waiting list, this may be done.
In order to keep its spot in a new season, an existing team must confirm its participation five days ahead of the first race in the new season.
New teams can register for the waiting list at any time. If a new team is offered a place in a division or a qualification race, it must accept or reject this offer within two days after the offer was sent.
Register by sending an e-mail to admin@swedenrace.se .
The registration should include;
· “Blues League”
· The Team Name.
· The names of all boats/skippers.
· Names of team members who possibly can act as hosts.
· A nominated team captain, who will also act as contact person for the team. Please, add e-mail address.
· Option: Skin/avatar provided by VSR. Yes/No. (See below).
Teams and skippers will be presented regularly a.s.a.p. after registration.
SKINS/AVATARS/NICKNAMES
Everyone is free to use their own skin/avatar as long as it is easy to identify which team the boat belongs to. Using your own specific team skins/avatars would be great.
Nicknames: The skipper's recognized registration name should be used. Nicknames must also include team identification.
VSR can supply team skins/avatars for those who so wishes. The skins will be quite simple with single-coloured hulls using the web colours: white, red, fuchsia, lime, yellow, blue and aqua. If you want a VSR ready-made skin/avatar please make a note in the registration and rank the colours preferred.
MAPS
The maps will be presented at least four days ahead of the start of the first race for each season.
WINNER
The team with the lowest total net score at the end of a season is the winner. As always when winning a VSR event, the skippers will receive worldwide respect and admiration, wherever they go and whenever they turn up.
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