Event types

Reference

Every Dockside event has a type, set in the Event Type field when the event is created. The type controls how the event is scheduled and whether it involves racing.

Event typeMeaningRacing
OpenSingle day eventYes
SeriesMulti-week eventYes
RegattaMulti-day eventYes
TrainingCoaching or instructionNo
SocialNon-racing social eventNo

How the type affects scheduling

Event typeRace days
OpenA single race day. The end date is set to match the start date.
SeriesOne race day each week, on the day of the week you choose, between the start and end dates.
RegattaOne race day for each day between the start and end dates. You can also add manual dates.
Training, SocialNo race days. You set only a start date and an end date.

Racing and non-racing types

The three racing types (Open, Series, Regatta) show the Competition Setup section when you create the event, where you set the scoring type, the handicap type, and the classes.

The two non-racing types (Training, Social) hide the Competition Setup section, because there is nothing to score.