Poole (Local) Racing Rules

S.O.A. Poole  -  Local Racing Rules

 The Shrimper class rules were drawn up almost 30 years ago and have pretty much stood the test of time.  The rules are not detailed, high specification rules and were never intended to be of that genre.  The rules were intended to keep all Shrimpers equally competitive, requiring no extra expense beyond the purchase of a standard Shrimper, yet allowing freedom to tune the rig and carry out personal alterations to the interior, or to deck/cockpit fittings for comfort, ease of handling and optimum performance.

Perhaps because the Shrimper has been such a success story and is now the largest non-dinghy class in Poole Harbour, it has naturally attracted good helms who are keen to take part in Shrimper racing.  However, during the last couple of seasons an increasing number of Shrimper owners who enjoy their racing, have expressed their concern that the national SOA Racing Rules are in part somewhat ambiguous.  They feel that the flexibility of the rules has permitted just a few owners to push the ‘Fast but Fair’ ethos a bit too far.

 However, there is already a principle established nationally, that local SOA Groups can adapt the rules to suit local conditions and circumstances.   Therefore SOA Poole section has adopted some minor amendments which it is hoped will assist in the interpretation of SOA rules by those that enter or organise racing.   These Local Poole Racing Rules will apply to all Shrimper racing based in Poole Harbour for 2009 onwards and have been adopted by Parkstone Y.C. and the RMYC. 

Please click on the link below to view the local SOA Poole rules:

SOA Poole  -  Local Racing Rules