eWASZP RACE HUB - Virtual Regatta

To launch out new eWASZP RACE HUB that will create global rankings for our WASZP sailors for 2020 and beyond.

The RACE HUB consists of 3 categories with the potential addition of SLALOM

  • eSailing
  • GPS
  • Championship Racing

While majority of the sailing world is in lockdown, we will kick off our first event with an eSailing tournament. This is only for WASZP sailors and you will be requried to enter the event withyour WASZP Sail Number and Name so we can rank you consistently accross the 3 disciplines. More will be explained about how the Global Rankings will work over the next few weeks.

We are hopefull to run 5 pop-up eWASZP Virtual Regatta events over 2020 - culminating in a Virtual WASZP Games in August.

There are some initiatives we will bring to this circuit, such as LIVE Broadcast of the events with commentary and sailor interviews. The first event will be sailed behind closed doors and will have a post production highlights video of all the action, with EVENT 2 hopefull of full LIVE Broadcast of the Finals.

VIRTUAL REGATTA - WASZP - FORMAT
Competitors will be limited to 60 participants per event. In order to participate in the virtual regatta, it will be necessary to comply with the participation requirements detailed below. The organization reserves the right to increase the number of participants if we see fit. We will schedule 5 events throughout 2020,! There will be the ability to drop your worst regatta!

  1. Devices
    Have downloaded the application on Smartphone, Tablet or connect via https://www.virtualregatta.com/en/inshore-game/ Be registered in Virtual Regatta Inshore with username.

  2. Registration
    To register for the regatta it will be necessary to fill out the registration form at the following link:
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4hF1seewzOYDQo3dl75yhwF8Y6OoqdUFX1du4r7o4gj1Cdg/viewform?usp=sf_link
    All those participants who fill out the form will be registered directly.
    Required fields: WASZP Sail Number, Name, Country, VR Alias/Username, e-mail/phone (for e-mail code), Date of Birth

  3. Program
    The program of the event is as follows:
    Wednesday, April 15th 7pm AEST Start First test of the day. Qualifying Phase
    Thursday, April 16th 7pm AEST Start 1st race of the day Final Phase

The schedule of the Regattas can be changed until Tuesday April 14th at 20:00

  1. Regatta format

    • You will sail in fleet with the boat `` To be determined ´´

    • Upwind Long tour.

    • Fleet / groups:
      1 to 15 participants = 1 group.
      16 to 30 participants = 2 groups. (Yellow / Gold and Blue / Silver)
      31 to 45 participants = 3 groups. (Yellow / Gold, Blue / Silver and Red / Bronze)
      46 to 60 participants = 4 groups (Yellow / Gold, Blue / Silver, Red / Bronze and Green / Emerald)
      Groups will then be split evenly depending on how many competitors enter.

    • Competition format

• Qualifying phase Wednesday 15th 2 races per fleet
• Final Phase Friday 16th There will be another 3 races per fleet.
• Low scoring system.
• 0 discards
• Failure to complete a round will be scored as DNC (registered + 2) and will not be repairable.
• For the Finals the groups will be formed as follows:
§ The first 15 boats - Gold Group
§ From 16 to 30 - Silver Group
§ From 31 to 45 - Bronze Group
§ From 46 to 60 - Emerald Group

  1. The winner of The I Virtual WASZP Regatta will be the boat that obtains the lowest score in the overall final overall classification (among the members of the Gold group)

  2. The list of boats of each group will be delivered the night before and the CODE of each group will be available 30 minutes before departure through e-mail.

  3. The committee has the right to cancel any race if it sees fit and will notify it through the group created for the regatta on WhatsApp and this action will not be repairable.

  4. If you are using the App through a phone or tablet, make sure you have charged your device as a ‘low battery’ warning will exit you from the game. If you receive a phone call it will also exit you from the game. WASZP take no responsibility for a glitch in the system, the results given will stand and there are no protests.

  5. Races will be scored at the conclusion of the racing session. Full results will be posted on-line https://www.facebook.com/waszpgames/

  6. It is recommended that all participants take a photo of the ranking Screen after their race.

  7. HOW DO I START THE RACE:
    For players to enter your race, they must then go to ‘Custom Race’, then select ‘Join’ and enter your access code by pressing the green box at the bottom

  8. This regatta will serve as part of the WASZP RACE HUB overall rankings and each event will command its own set of results and rankings. The overall top 40 sailors will be selected to compete in an eWASZP Games to be held in August when the WASZP Games was due to be held.