For the Spring, Summer I, Summer II, Fall, and Twilight series, awards will be given in each fleet in each series in which the fleet average is at least 1.5 finishers.
For each series, a maximum of four awards will be given in any fleet. The table below shows the number of awards based on the average number of finishers in each fleet.
| Finishers | 1.5-4.4 | 4.5-7.4 | 7.5-10.4 | >10.5 |
| Awards | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
All yachts shall have a US Coast Guard approved PFD (Personal Flotation Device) for each person aboard at all times. A throwable flotation device such as a buoyant cushion is also required to be aboard at all times. These are subject to inspection by the Race Committee at any time. The following safety equipment is also recommended: