| Predicted Log Contest |
WHAT A PREDICTED LOG CONTEST?
It is a competition to predict accurately the time required to cover
a given course in your boat. Contest instructions are issued by
the host squadron, specifying the start, finish and several
intermediate points. In Lake Michigan, the course is usually 25
miles in length, divided into four "legs". Each contestant turns in to
the contest committee before the race his/her prediction as to how
long it will take to cover each "leg" and the time of his/her start.
It is a competition to predict accurately the time required to cover
a given course in your boat. Contest instructions are issued by
the host squadron, specifying the start, finish and several
intermediate points. In Lake Michigan, the course is usually 25
miles in length, divided into four "legs". Each contestant turns in to
the contest committee before the race his/her prediction as to how
long it will take to cover each "leg" and the time of his/her start.
Each contestant starts to cruise the course at the declared starting time. After the start
the observer on board will collect all watches from contestant and crew, so that only the
observer has access to time of day or elapsed time. The observer will also make certain
all navigation electronics are turned-off so you'll required to use your compass for
maintaining your course and your tachometer for determining your speed. As each leg is
completed the observer records the actual time on the actual log. After the contest is
completed the race committee or the official scorer computes the actual time for each leg
and the percentage of error for each boat/contestant. The lowest percentage of error
determines the winner.
the observer on board will collect all watches from contestant and crew, so that only the
observer has access to time of day or elapsed time. The observer will also make certain
all navigation electronics are turned-off so you'll required to use your compass for
maintaining your course and your tachometer for determining your speed. As each leg is
completed the observer records the actual time on the actual log. After the contest is
completed the race committee or the official scorer computes the actual time for each leg
and the percentage of error for each boat/contestant. The lowest percentage of error
determines the winner.
WHY TAKE PART IN PREDICTED LOG CONTESTS?
There are several good reasons to take part in predicted log contests! This sport
combines fun, social activity, the joy of cruising your boat to various contest location; a
contest for those who especially enjoy competition; a reason to use your boat under-way
and a learning experience. All you really need is some simple speed data and an
understanding of how to calculate your log. One more thing needed is the desire to
associate with a fine group of yachtsmen like yourself while you enjoy using your boat
during the contest and the good fellowship that develops afterward at the awards dinner.
There are several good reasons to take part in predicted log contests! This sport
combines fun, social activity, the joy of cruising your boat to various contest location; a
contest for those who especially enjoy competition; a reason to use your boat under-way
and a learning experience. All you really need is some simple speed data and an
understanding of how to calculate your log. One more thing needed is the desire to
associate with a fine group of yachtsmen like yourself while you enjoy using your boat
during the contest and the good fellowship that develops afterward at the awards dinner.
WHEN THE NEXT PREDICTED LOG CONTEST?
The next local contest will occur in this June. If you're interested in participating as
either a contestant or an observer, you should contact 1st/Lt Jerry Hendrickson JN for
more information.
269-353-7243
jlh10acrewoods@charter.net
The next local contest will occur in this June. If you're interested in participating as
either a contestant or an observer, you should contact 1st/Lt Jerry Hendrickson JN for
more information.
269-353-7243
jlh10acrewoods@charter.net
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| Westside Predicted Log Contest Usually 3rd weekend in June (Father's Day weekend) Location: Yacht Basin Marina Lake Macatawa, Holland MI |
1st/Lt Jerry Hendrickson, AP
Kalamazoo Sail & Power Squadron
(269) 353-7243
jlh10acrewoods@charter.net
Kalamazoo Sail & Power Squadron
(269) 353-7243
jlh10acrewoods@charter.net