About SCORA

Purpose

The purpose of " Southern California Ocean Racing Association" SCORA is to promote and improve the racing of ocean going yachts under selected measurement rules sanctioned by U.S. Sailing Association using Velocity Prediction Program (VPP).

SCORA acts as a conduit between the Southern California yacht racers and U.S. Sailing Association to transmit and promote the wishes and goals of local racers to the national authority.

SCORA also acts as an advisory group to yacht clubs sponsoring races.  In this capacity it may advise sponsoring clubs concerning safety equipment, conduct of races and other related matters.

AMERICAP VELOCITY PREDICTION PROGRAM (VPP) is a sophisticated computer program to calculate the potential sailing performance of a yacht under various conditions and course configurations.

Officers

Jerry Fipps, Indian Summer, Commodore
Vice Commodore, Lizzie B, Dick Hampikian
Don Warner, Amicus, Treasurer
Peggy Gregory, Secretary

Functions:

Coordinate choice of measurement handicaps system, currently AMERICAP

Set the yearly SCORA racing schedule, selected events

Negotiate advantageous fleet starts in major events

Promote racing participation

Administer local aspects of USSA certification.

Train race committees and participants in running and scoring AMERICAP

Sponser an annual fleet championship

Board Meetings

Generally first Tuesday of each month. July,13 - Sept, 07 - Oct, 12

Confirm, via Secretary, Peggy Gregory, [ 562- 596 3529 ]

Long Beach Yach Club, 1900 hrs., no host dinner meeting

If you have a need or concern about measurement handicap racing, this is the place to air it. Meetings are open to all interested persons and all are welcome.

Open Membership

We, the fleet, need your participation

All interested are welcome,

Membership dues are $25/year, payable 1 January

Membership Application

Contact Peggy Gregory, Secretary,   562-596 3529

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