Cavalier 28 Association

2024/5 Season Start

Saturday sees the start of the Cavalier 28 racing season for 2024.  We are extremely pleased to say we anticipate 8 boats to register with an occasional 9th boat entering casually.  That's the most since 2014 season!!  For some time we have been the 2nd largest racing fleet of one design yachts on the harbour, after the Etchells.  Come join us!  There is nothing like one design racing - even competing for 5th/6th place is exciting when the only difference are the crews!

To keep things interesting, we run both a Scratch and Handicap (PHS) result.  Other owners are keen to pass on their skills to others.  We also use the RaceQs sailing app  to record the tracks of the fleet so you can review your performance and work out what needs improvement.  The app is available both on the phone and on Garmin Watches.  See below for some example races.  Just to wet your appetite, here is the start to the last race of last season - 4 boats had their trackers turned on:

RaceQs Track

Current Entries

RaceQs is the exciting way to review your races and improve your on the water performance.  By logging your track and comparing it with other competitors you are able to see where you are doing well and what aspect you need to improve.  Most competitors in the Cavalier 28 racing series log their tracks for post-race analysis.

Are your competitors sailing closer to the wind and slower or a little more bow down & fast?

Are you keeping up down wind but need to get your changes done quicker or taking off from the mark but losing ground in the drag race to the down wind mark?

How is your tacking?  Fast and furious?  Or just furious?!!!

All becomes clear as you use this amazing tool to fine tune your performance.

See the RaceQs page for replays of last season, tips, examples and more.

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