Smooth organization enhances regatta

THE results operation at Ford Cork Week 2002 is a spectacular example of the strength of commitment to meeting the needs of competing boats and sailors and of the media in this premier sailing regatta.

For most racing days there are at least six fleets on the water, plus the special event for the Salcombe Yawls which is a new and welcome addition to this year’s programme. Most classes race twice each day and the results team must record, correlate and report to the results office on the various class outcomes as quickly as possible.

The two race officers on each course are supported by teams of recorders, four for each fleet, who bring their paperwork to the results recorder sailing on each committee boat. These are then transmitted to the results office on shore. Results are then inputted directly from the offshore transmissions as they are received.