It was interesting to note that the involvement of ODC in PHRF fleet racing is not fully recognized. Many are under the impression that ODC is exclusively for small boat racing. Hopefully, with some of the changes already made and being contemplated in the PHRF classes, we can expand the involvement of SCOO members into the ODC racing community. A social follows each at the Triton Yacht gazebo. Listed below are the changes that have been incorporated into the ODC program.
More boats equate to better competition as well as exciting racing.
Saturday races will also allow for boats not located in Oriental to compete. Handicaps will be continually adjusted through out the season to insure no vessel will gain undo advantage. This division format will be offered in all but the Long Distance race which is a new offering in our ODC program. There were 10 local sailors that sailed at least 1 ODC race in the past 2 years, and we re anticipating that these 10, and hopefully a few more, will be active again this year. Our biggest problem is getting everyone on the water at the same time, but if we all commit to the scheduled ODC dates now, this should be our best year ever.