Races

Understand how races work in FairWinds, from joining to finishing.

Race Types

FairWinds supports multiple race formats to suit different sailing styles and skill levels.

Open Races

Open races are available to all users. These races typically feature:

Private Races

Create custom races for your friends or sailing club:

Race Series

Multi-race competitions where points accumulate across events:

Race Lifecycle

1. Registration Phase

2. Planning Phase

3. Racing Phase

4. Finish

Course Design

Waypoints

Races are defined by a series of waypoints:

Rounding Rules

Boat Classes

Different races may use different boat types:

Class Description Best For
IMOCA 60 Fast offshore racer Ocean races
TP52 High-performance yacht Coastal races
Class40 Versatile offshore boat Medium distances
Figaro One-design racer Equal competition

Each boat class has unique performance characteristics defined by polar diagrams.

Scoring

Time-based Scoring

Most races use elapsed time:

Points-based Series

For race series:

Lowest total points wins the series.

Next Steps