All OSS Fort Myers Races Official - 4 teams reduced in rank
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All OSS Fort Myers Races Official - 4 teams reduced in rank
All Fort Myers results are offcial now. The OSSCL results were unofficial pending a decision made by the Chief Referee. The decision has been rendered as follows:
#05 Speedracer - 2 - 1 minute penalties (2 minutes total) for violation of the overlap rule (forced overlap at turns 2-3 and at turns 5-6); $2000.00 fine for intentional agressive and reckless driving.
#31 Hooters Hotel and Casino - 1 minute for violation of the overtaking rule - turn 1 at the start.
#40 Reliable Carriers - 1 minute penalty for violation of the overlap rule (forced overlap at turn 5-6.)
#50 Love Muscle - 1 minute penalty for violation of the overtaking rule - turn 1 at the start.
The results posted at http://www.offshoresuperseries.com/r....php?raceID=12 reflect these decisions.
#05 Speedracer - 2 - 1 minute penalties (2 minutes total) for violation of the overlap rule (forced overlap at turns 2-3 and at turns 5-6); $2000.00 fine for intentional agressive and reckless driving.
#31 Hooters Hotel and Casino - 1 minute for violation of the overtaking rule - turn 1 at the start.
#40 Reliable Carriers - 1 minute penalty for violation of the overlap rule (forced overlap at turn 5-6.)
#50 Love Muscle - 1 minute penalty for violation of the overtaking rule - turn 1 at the start.
The results posted at http://www.offshoresuperseries.com/r....php?raceID=12 reflect these decisions.
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Re: All OSS Fort Myers Races Official - 4 teams reduced in rank
We are experiencing database problems. All classes should be back, but some records are duplicated. And the tech doesn't answer the phone ...
05-25-2006, 06:56 PM
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Duplicate records have been removed, but there are still bugs ibn the database. They will fix tomorrow morning!
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In light of these decisions, OSS Racers are urged to bone up on the overlap rules, OSS General 25
1. Overlap establishes right of way (inside lane) at turn buoys and marks of
the course.
2. An overlap is established when two boats are on the same course, or
approximately the same course, and the cockpit of the overtaking boat is
even with the cockpit of the overtaken boat.
3. The following rules shall apply to an overlap:
(a) The lead boat has the right of way until an overlap is
established.
(b) Once an overlap is established, the overtaken boat must
give the overtaking boat room to clear any course markers.
(c) The overtaking boat cannot force an overlap once the
lead boat has altered her helm for the purpose of turning a
mark of the course.
(d) A safe overlap is the responsibility of the overtaking boat.
(e) Boats in lane one (closest to the pin) shall have the right of
way over boats that have gone wide and then turned back to
the pin.
1. Overlap establishes right of way (inside lane) at turn buoys and marks of
the course.
2. An overlap is established when two boats are on the same course, or
approximately the same course, and the cockpit of the overtaking boat is
even with the cockpit of the overtaken boat.
3. The following rules shall apply to an overlap:
(a) The lead boat has the right of way until an overlap is
established.
(b) Once an overlap is established, the overtaken boat must
give the overtaking boat room to clear any course markers.
(c) The overtaking boat cannot force an overlap once the
lead boat has altered her helm for the purpose of turning a
mark of the course.
(d) A safe overlap is the responsibility of the overtaking boat.
(e) Boats in lane one (closest to the pin) shall have the right of
way over boats that have gone wide and then turned back to
the pin.
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05-25-2006, 07:36 PM
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Re: All OSS Fort Myers Races Official - 4 teams reduced in rank
17 ways to lose a race and possibly serious money during an OSS race:
(a) No penalty shall be issued for a course infraction unless the infraction was observed by an OSS official.
(a) Any raceboat that passes closer than 50 yards to any paceboat, patrol boat, medical boat, towboat or turn boat shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $1000.00, loss of points and/or disqualification from the event.
(b) Any raceboat colliding with a spectator boat, paceboat, patrol boat, medical boat, towboat or turn boat shall be disqualified and fined an amount equal to the repair and (if any) medical costs of the boat that was collided with unless forced to do so by another boat. In that event, only the offending boat shall be penalized
(c) Any raceboat that causes a dangerous situation with any craft or person shall be subject to a fine, loss of points, or disqualification at the discretion of the Chief Referee.
(d) On plane in a designated spectator area – 3 minute penalty
(e) Missed buoy / passed incorrectly – 1 lap penalty - Any boat that misses a buoy may renegotiate that buoy properly without penalty provided the driver does not cause a dangerous situation in doing so.
(f) Any boat that strikes a buoy or is forced to do so by another boat and as a result, the buoy is rendered useless, deflates or is broken loose from its anchor, the offending boat shall be penalized one lap and fined $750.00 at the discretion of the Chief Referee.
(g) Blocking – any boat that deviates from its course (starboard or port) to
prohibit another boat from overtaking it. - 1-minute penalty per infraction.
(h) Overlap rule violation – 1-minute penalty per infraction
(i) Participation in racing event without life jacket and/or helmet –
disqualification plus $1000.00 fine.
(j) On plane at a race site without lifejacket and / or helmet – up to $1000.00 fine at the discretion of the Chief Referee.
(k) Violation of any published Coast Guard, State or local law enforcement
regulation – up to $1000.00 fine and/or disqualification from the event at the discretion of the Chief Referee
(l) Endangerment of any property, craft or person by a helicopter or fixed wing aircraft owned or leased by any OSS team or failure to follow established FAA regulations – subject to fine and/or disqualification at the discretion of the Chief Referee and/or Chief Medical and Safety Director.
(m) Receiving outside assistance between the wet pits and the finish line shall result in disqualification. Outside assistance is defined as anyone or anything touching the boat other than the riding crewmembers or radio communicationsmfrom the shore or an aircraft that give an unfair competitive advantage.
(n) Failure to report out of race – up to $1000.00 fine at the discretion of the Chief Referee
(o) Participation by riding crew member in a race or race official acting in official capacity while under influence of any intoxicant or legal/illegal substance (including but not limited to narcotics, hallucinogens, depressants, stimulants, etc) shall be disqualified and suspended from OSS for a period of one year.
So while Adderal may be beneficial during Drivers Meetings where ADD can be a hindrance, on the racecourse it's a no-no. And while the inhibition-lessening effects of Prozac or Xanax might be good on the dancefloor, during a race: NO.
(a) No penalty shall be issued for a course infraction unless the infraction was observed by an OSS official.
(a) Any raceboat that passes closer than 50 yards to any paceboat, patrol boat, medical boat, towboat or turn boat shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $1000.00, loss of points and/or disqualification from the event.
(b) Any raceboat colliding with a spectator boat, paceboat, patrol boat, medical boat, towboat or turn boat shall be disqualified and fined an amount equal to the repair and (if any) medical costs of the boat that was collided with unless forced to do so by another boat. In that event, only the offending boat shall be penalized
(c) Any raceboat that causes a dangerous situation with any craft or person shall be subject to a fine, loss of points, or disqualification at the discretion of the Chief Referee.
(d) On plane in a designated spectator area – 3 minute penalty
(e) Missed buoy / passed incorrectly – 1 lap penalty - Any boat that misses a buoy may renegotiate that buoy properly without penalty provided the driver does not cause a dangerous situation in doing so.
(f) Any boat that strikes a buoy or is forced to do so by another boat and as a result, the buoy is rendered useless, deflates or is broken loose from its anchor, the offending boat shall be penalized one lap and fined $750.00 at the discretion of the Chief Referee.
(g) Blocking – any boat that deviates from its course (starboard or port) to
prohibit another boat from overtaking it. - 1-minute penalty per infraction.
(h) Overlap rule violation – 1-minute penalty per infraction
(i) Participation in racing event without life jacket and/or helmet –
disqualification plus $1000.00 fine.
(j) On plane at a race site without lifejacket and / or helmet – up to $1000.00 fine at the discretion of the Chief Referee.
(k) Violation of any published Coast Guard, State or local law enforcement
regulation – up to $1000.00 fine and/or disqualification from the event at the discretion of the Chief Referee
(l) Endangerment of any property, craft or person by a helicopter or fixed wing aircraft owned or leased by any OSS team or failure to follow established FAA regulations – subject to fine and/or disqualification at the discretion of the Chief Referee and/or Chief Medical and Safety Director.
(m) Receiving outside assistance between the wet pits and the finish line shall result in disqualification. Outside assistance is defined as anyone or anything touching the boat other than the riding crewmembers or radio communicationsmfrom the shore or an aircraft that give an unfair competitive advantage.
(n) Failure to report out of race – up to $1000.00 fine at the discretion of the Chief Referee
(o) Participation by riding crew member in a race or race official acting in official capacity while under influence of any intoxicant or legal/illegal substance (including but not limited to narcotics, hallucinogens, depressants, stimulants, etc) shall be disqualified and suspended from OSS for a period of one year.
So while Adderal may be beneficial during Drivers Meetings where ADD can be a hindrance, on the racecourse it's a no-no. And while the inhibition-lessening effects of Prozac or Xanax might be good on the dancefloor, during a race: NO.
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I dont wish penalty's on any one but it is nice to see a sanction that takes the rules the way they are written to assure the safety of every one on the race course.
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In light of these decisions, OSS Racers are urged to bone up on the overlap rules, OSS General 25
1. Overlap establishes right of way (inside lane) at turn buoys and marks of
the course.
2. An overlap is established when two boats are on the same course, or
approximately the same course, and the cockpit of the overtaking boat is
even with the cockpit of the overtaken boat.
3. The following rules shall apply to an overlap:
(a) The lead boat has the right of way until an overlap is
established.
(b) Once an overlap is established, the overtaken boat must
give the overtaking boat room to clear any course markers.
(c) The overtaking boat cannot force an overlap once the
lead boat has altered her helm for the purpose of turning a
mark of the course.
(d) A safe overlap is the responsibility of the overtaking boat.
(e) Boats in lane one (closest to the pin) shall have the right of
way over boats that have gone wide and then turned back to
the pin.
(e) is contradictory to item (a) through (d). The lead boat is the boat that determines lane and approach to a turn, item (a),
(B) states, that if the outside boat is overtaken he must allow for room for the overtaking boat, this infers if the boat is 11'6" wide 11'7" is fine and the the abilities of the overtaking boats crew would be the key.
Accordingly, item (c and d) state if contact by the overtaking boat takes place it is the fault of the overtaking boat.
Just food for thought
1. Overlap establishes right of way (inside lane) at turn buoys and marks of
the course.
2. An overlap is established when two boats are on the same course, or
approximately the same course, and the cockpit of the overtaking boat is
even with the cockpit of the overtaken boat.
3. The following rules shall apply to an overlap:
(a) The lead boat has the right of way until an overlap is
established.
(b) Once an overlap is established, the overtaken boat must
give the overtaking boat room to clear any course markers.
(c) The overtaking boat cannot force an overlap once the
lead boat has altered her helm for the purpose of turning a
mark of the course.
(d) A safe overlap is the responsibility of the overtaking boat.
(e) Boats in lane one (closest to the pin) shall have the right of
way over boats that have gone wide and then turned back to
the pin.
(e) is contradictory to item (a) through (d). The lead boat is the boat that determines lane and approach to a turn, item (a),
(B) states, that if the outside boat is overtaken he must allow for room for the overtaking boat, this infers if the boat is 11'6" wide 11'7" is fine and the the abilities of the overtaking boats crew would be the key.
Accordingly, item (c and d) state if contact by the overtaking boat takes place it is the fault of the overtaking boat.
Just food for thought
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