With such a close result in today’s Mid-Summer Regatta, a number of members were asking how we resolve ties at Croydon Sailing club, so here’s a quick guide:
| Race type | Legs | Tie breaker |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 2 |
|
| Cup | 3* |
|
| Series | 1 |
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Cup races are normally scored using the Bonus Point System and series races using the Low Point System.
* All 3 leg cup races are best 2 of 3
Congratulations to Tony, winner of the 2015 Mid-Summer regatta!
With only 3 points separating the top three after the first two races, the result came down to a tie break when Peter outsmarted the entire fleet, using his experience to break from the rest of the fleet in the final race, plotting a unique route to Island that saw him move from the back of the pack to the front of the race, a position he maintained until the final lap, when Neil and Tony finally pipped him to to take first and second on the water, respectively.
Top 3
| Name | Class | Race 1 | Race 2 | Race 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony | Byte CII | 0 | 3 | |
| Peter | Comet | 3 | 0 | |
| Neil | Laser | 0 | 5.7 |
Races scored using the best 2 of 3 under the Bonus Points System, with the third race used as a tie break.
And, of course, not forgetting a big thanks to Janice, DO for today.