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10,503 70 (total bonus) 

 (total 

 points) 

 Divided by 7 (number of races) equals average 1,5 00 A 



Total average points 1,570.4 

 Let's assume that the skipper and his boat race the rest of the season 

 and take part in 20 events with a total point count of 28,549. This sum 

 is then divided by 20 to give a season's average of 1,422.4 points. To find 

 the season's total average points add 150 (10 bonus points for each race 

 up to 15) and we have 1,572.4 points. 



There are several other scoring systems plus many variations employed 

 by different yacht clubs and class associations. Each system is designed to 

 reward slightly different types of excellence. One may place greater em- 

 phasis on consistency, another may permit dropping out the poorest race 

 of a given series, or a D.N.F. or D.S.Q. may be penalized more in one sys- 

 tem than another. Of course, when racing, you must follow the scoring 

 system designated by the sponsor or the one-design class in which you sail. 



