Scotty_Tradewind
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How do you get a sail number if your boat has never had one?
Is it from the CG RYA or where?
Is it from the CG RYA or where?
SAIL NUMBERS
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tomframe
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Billjratt
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Can anyone persuade me why I should have one on a small motor sailer? (even if it's free to me as a member).
Some boats around here are 1234C instead of GBR1234N.
I assume the C is for Clyde. Do other sailing areas have their own registration systems?
Some boats around here are 1234C instead of GBR1234N.
I assume the C is for Clyde. Do other sailing areas have their own registration systems?
sailorman
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its an old "C" Cruising No as opposed to an old "K" racing No
Billjratt
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Makes sense, thanks. Had one of each in my time now I come to think about it.
Twister_Ken
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And mine's a Y for yot number.
I think the important thing is simply that it should be distinctive so that the boat can be identified on the race track, or by CG etc.
I think the important thing is simply that it should be distinctive so that the boat can be identified on the race track, or by CG etc.
PeteCooper
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'C' usually indicates a number issued by the CYCA on the Clyde. Apply to them and they will happily relieve you of some money and give you a number.
Billjratt
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Ah Pierre, but the RYA one is free! I would have to balance the cost of the CYC reg against the extra plastic required for the RYA one!!!
I'll probably just call myself C (for claymore) followed by a random number. That'll confuse the issue, but it will be unique due to the rough cut of the fablon!
I'll probably just call myself C (for claymore) followed by a random number. That'll confuse the issue, but it will be unique due to the rough cut of the fablon!
RAI
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The sail numbers to stick on your sails are not free, plus for racing these days, they like them on all sails and once stuck-on, your sails lose second-hand value (if your into that sort of thing).
Aja
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Billjratt
Contrary to popular but wrong information often posted here:
"The CYCA is authorised (ref RYA Prescription G2 to Appendix G of the Racing Rules of Sailing) to issue C- suffix sail numbers. These are internationally-valid and may optionally be preceded by "GBR". Numbers are normally issued in sequence. Out-of-sequence "cherished" numbers may be issued, when available, at an additional charge."
My sail number is 3346C and is internationally recognised.
More detail can be had at the CYCA Website
One other important benefit - even for non racers is that it helps potential rescuers to identify the correct yacht.
Regards
Donald
Contrary to popular but wrong information often posted here:
"The CYCA is authorised (ref RYA Prescription G2 to Appendix G of the Racing Rules of Sailing) to issue C- suffix sail numbers. These are internationally-valid and may optionally be preceded by "GBR". Numbers are normally issued in sequence. Out-of-sequence "cherished" numbers may be issued, when available, at an additional charge."
My sail number is 3346C and is internationally recognised.
More detail can be had at the CYCA Website
One other important benefit - even for non racers is that it helps potential rescuers to identify the correct yacht.
Regards
Donald
flaming
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The sail numbers to stick on your sails are not free, plus for racing these days, they like them on all sails and once stuck-on, your sails lose second-hand value (if your into that sort of thing).
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Not exactly difficult to get off...
An identical boat to us did the commodore's cup a few years back then was sold. As the sails did not add to the value of the boat they were sold separately. We got them for a song and had the numbers changed for peanuts by the sailmaker.
Sails were only cheap because we were the only other competitve boat of that type, so it was sell them to us or not at all.
The sail numbers to stick on your sails are not free, plus for racing these days, they like them on all sails and once stuck-on, your sails lose second-hand value (if your into that sort of thing).
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Not exactly difficult to get off...
An identical boat to us did the commodore's cup a few years back then was sold. As the sails did not add to the value of the boat they were sold separately. We got them for a song and had the numbers changed for peanuts by the sailmaker.
Sails were only cheap because we were the only other competitve boat of that type, so it was sell them to us or not at all.
Billjratt
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Thanks Donald. I noted your number, and how well it matched the boat! I'll have a firkle at the CYCA site.
Bill
Bill