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2026

End of Season

Survey
1. Which best describes how you participate in off-shore racing?
2. How would you characterize your primary sailing boat?
3. If you answered One Design Racing Boat, please tell us which fleet you race in.
4. How frequently did you participate in sail racing events during this season (all races, not just CASRA races)?
5. How many of the events in Question 4 were CASRA races (races identified as a CASRA event on the CASRA calendar)?
6. How do you select the races in which you participate each season? (Rank from most important to least important, with ”1” being the most important.)

7. Race Types
7.1 Which of the following race types would you like to see more often?
7.2 Which of the following race types would you say there are too many?
7.3 If you were to participate in a nearshore (in-port) distance race, how long of a course would you like?
7.4 Are there other race styles you would like to see?
0/50

8. Schedule of events
8.1 There were too many events on this season's schedule.
8.2 There were not enough choices on the schedule to accommodate the racing I would like to participate in.
8.3 I sometimes participate in events I don’t like because it is the best option for that weekend.
8.4 Would you be interested in participating in an event on any of the following dates (select all that apply)?
8.5. I would like to see a designated “make-up race” date later in the season for CASRA race(s) that were canceled due to weather conditions.
8.6 What could CASRA do next year to improve the schedule of events, including types of races and dates?
0/250

9. 100 Boats on a Beercan
9.1. Did you enjoy the 100 Boats on a Beer Can events?
9.2 The changes to the start line for the Wednesday race improved the safety and quality of the event.
9.3 Which best describes how you participate in the Tuesday Feeder race.
9.4 How could CASRA improve the 100 Boats event for next year?
0/250

10. Race Management
10.1 Which of the following registration systems did you use this season? (Select all that apply.)
10.2 Which of the following met your needs as a registrant or crew? (Select all that apply.)
10.3 If you have any specific, constructive feedback or comments on using ClubSpot, Railmeets, or YachtScoring please provide them here.
0/250
10.4 Race documents were high-quality, clear and easy to access.
10.5 Race documents were available in a timely fashion.
10.6 Section breaks provided for good racing, to the extent possible given the number of boats entered.
10.7 What could CASRA do next season to improve section breaks?
0/250
10.8 Races were well managed this season
10.9 Race management was better this season than last year.
10.10 For any of the questions 10.4 - 10.9, what could CASRA do to improve race management for next year?
0/500

11. MWPHRF
11.1 CASRA fairly applied MWPHRF's ratings for this season's races (e.g., use of ToT vs. ToD, or use of DHCP vs HCP vs NSHCP values)
11.2 I am satisfied with the level of service provided by MWPHRF (ease of obtaining a certificate and clarity of ratings).
11.3 CASRA should continue to use MWPHRF as the primary handicapper for its races.

12. Safety
12.1 CASRA safety regulations are easy to understand.
12.2 What could CASRA do to improve the safety regulations?
0/250

13. Race Marketing and Promotion
13.1 CASRA races were well-marketed this season
13.2 Which of the following are the primary ways you get information about CASRA races?
13.3 Which of the following should CASRA improve for communications?
13.4 What could CASRA do to improve the marketing and promotion of races for next seaon?
0/250

General Event & Season Reflection
14. Entry fees for CASRA races were reasonable.
15. I would like to see better post-race parties
16. Overall, racing in Chicago was better this season as compare to last season.
17. Please share any additional thoughts you have regarding how we can provide better racing in Chicago next season.
0/250
18. CASRA is thinking about the next “big idea.” What is your best idea for a new event or a new series?
0/250
Thank you for completing the survey! Please provide your full name (first and last name) to claim your free drink ticket at the CASRA End of Year Party on November 13th. (It will not be used for any other purpose)
0/50
CASRA is looking for individual(s) to support with sponsorship development and our social media presence. Please share if you or anyone you know would be interested in volunteering on the CASRA Board in this capacity. (Provide full name & email).
0/50
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THANK YOU! We greatly appreciate your feedback and participation!

We are interested in specific feedback for a set of races with low participation. Opportunities to provide additional feedback will be shared at the End of Year Townhall Party.



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