From Sailing.org:
"1. Regatta Format
An 11 race series (a 16 race series for the 49er). A Medal Race will be scheduled on the day designated for each class’s medal ceremony, even if the full schedule has not been completed by that day.
The top 10 placed boats advance to the Medal Race. All boats advancing will be required to compete in the Medal Race.
On the water umpiring will be used in the Medal Race.
This format will apply to all test events and the 2008 Olympic Regatta (for all classes).
2. Scoring System
There will be one discard for the series score but the Medal Race shall not be discarded.
Competitors will carry their series scores (ie total of race scores after discard) through to the Medal Race.
Race scores for the Medal Race will be doubled (ie 2 points for first, 4 points for second, and so on) and added to the series score.
Any series tie after the Medal Race will be broken in favour of the boat finishing higher in the Medal Race.
If the Medal Race is not completed, medals will be awarded based on the series score for all the prior races (in the normal way)."
John, weren't there some changes to the new Olympic sailing rules, where only the top 10 boats will sail in the finals and there will be no throwouts? I realize this is not the Olympics, but for future reference, I'd like to know. Thanks.
Yeah, in an effort to increase the marketability, the majority of the event is considered like a 'regular season' that leads up to the playoffs. The last day of racing (or two?) is for the top contenders and they get no throwouts. So far, the system doesn't seem to be very popular among the competitors.
