Sprint 15 sailing formats

Most races at Shanklin are for unarig (mainsail only) Sprint 15s or two-up sailing (mainsail and jib with helmsman and crew). These two formats are completely interchangeable as they share the same Portsmouth Yardstick handicap (PY) rating of 917.

The Fox 2 Up series must be raced with two sailors with main and jib.

The Sprint Series and Sprint Cup must be raced in Sport mode (with main and jib). The jib must be fitted to the boat with sheets and blocks but does not have to be unfurled. Trapeze and harness can be used in these races.

Cup Races can be sailed with any format and PY ratings will apply. The PY for Sport mode is 886 so to win in Sport mode you would have to beat standard format boats by just over 2 minutes in an hour long race.

Trapezes may not be used except in Sport Mode.