Which class or division for me?

This is an overview of the different classes available for Sail Port Stephens 2010 and is intended as a guide to the differences between the various classes.

Cruising Class
Commodores Cup  -16th - 18th April
- For all types of cruising yachts
- Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker boats
- Handicapped on previous/known performance for the boat or the type of boat
- Non-Spinnaker boats handicapped accordingly.
- Handicaps adjusted after each race
- Never more than one race per day
- Most course marks are mostly fixed marks with some laid buoys.
- Some races around nearby islands
- YA Category 5 safety regulations apply.

Yachting NSW IRC Championships - 20-22nd April
- For the top class racers - may be split into divisions if needed
- Handicapped using IRC - Mostly winward/leeward courses in the area to the north of Cabbage Tree Island
- YA Category 4 safety regulations apply- YA Category 6 safety regulations apply

Sports Boat Class 20-22nd April
- For high performance lightweight trailerable yachts
- Handicapped using SMS, certificate required
- Mostly inshore bay courses
- YA Category 6 safety regulations apply

Performance Racing class 20 - 22nd April
( PHS Racing - Port Stephens Trophy) - 15-17 April
- For boats that want to race but not under IRC
- Handicapped on previous/known performance for the boat or type of boat.
- Handicaps adjusted after each race.
- One day of windward/leeward type races
- Other courses a combination of around nearby islands and inside Port Stephens.
- YA Category 5 safety regulations apply

Performance Cruising class 20-22nd April
PHS Cruising - Port Stephens Trophy 15 - 17 April
- For boats that are more suited to cruising rather than racing
- Spinnaker and non-spinnaker boats together
- Handicapped on previous/known performance of the boat or type of boat
- Non-Spinnaker boats handicapped accordingly
- Handicaps adjusted after each race
- Combination of courses around nearby islands and inside Port Stephens.
- YA Category 5 safety regulations apply

SB3 Class 20-22nd April
- Racing under class rules.
- All competing boats to have class certificates
- Crew weight limits and sail restrictions as per class rules apply
- Competing off scratch - no handicaps
- Strong emphasis on windward/leeward courses.
- YA Category 7 safety regulations apply