Private Match
A yacht race can only be said to occur when the competitors have carefully prepared for it, and when it is under the direction of some competent nautical authority. In arranging a private match, it is therefore important to appoint both a race officer and a referee, the latter having the power to decide any dispute or to refer the same to the Y.R.A., should he think fit to do so.
Club and Open Matches
Private matches are less frequent than of yore, and modern racing is generally for prizes given by yacht clubs or by town regattas.
Duties of a Yacht Club
The object of a yacht club is usually defined somewhat as follows:—
R.S.Y.C.—The encouragement of yacht sailing in the Southampton Water and Solent.
R.P.C.Y.C.—To encourage amateur yacht racing in the Solent.
C.Y.C.—To encourage the racing of yachts in the small classes Y.R.A.
B.S.C.—To promote the interests of amateur boat-sailing.