Post-Race Debrief Template — Newport to Bermuda Race
Complete within 48 hours of finishing while memory is fresh.
Race Summary
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Boat | Lupo Di Mare |
| Race year | |
| Start date/time UTC | |
| Finish date/time UTC | |
| Elapsed time (h:mm) | |
| Corrected time (h:mm) | |
| Fleet finish position | |
| Class finish position | |
| Division finish position | |
| Weather analog (actual) |
Section 1 — Pre-Race Preparation
| Item | Done | Quality (1–5) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOR / SIs reviewed | |||
| Polar loaded and validated | |||
| Historical database populated | |||
| Weather analog framework used | |||
| Routing runs completed (how many?) | |||
| Gulf Stream analysis completed | |||
| Onboard cards printed and used |
Was the preparation sufficient?
What would you change?
Section 2 — Weather Forecast Accuracy
| Forecast element | Forecast | Actual | Delta | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start conditions | ||||
| RI Sound / offshore | ||||
| Gulf Stream entry wind | ||||
| Gulf Stream current (N wall lat) | ||||
| Gulf Stream current (magnitude) | ||||
| Post-Stream wind | ||||
| Bermuda approach | ||||
| Front timing (if applicable) |
Which model was more accurate? GFS / ECMWF / ICON / other: ___
Biggest forecast error and its consequence:
Section 3 — Gulf Stream
| Feature | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| North wall latitude at rhumb | |||
| Max favorable current kts | |||
| Crossing duration (h) | |||
| Cold core ring present | |||
| Cold core ring position | |||
| Warm core eddy present | |||
| Warm core eddy position |
Stream crossing narrative (100 words max):
Would you cross differently?
Section 4 — Routing Decisions
| # | Elapsed h | Decision | Reason | Outcome | In hindsight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||||
| 2 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| 4 | |||||
| 5 |
Best decision: _________
Worst decision: _________
Most uncertain decision: _________
Section 5 — Sail Plan
| Leg | Sail used | Right sail? | What should have been different? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | |||
| Offshore first night | |||
| Pre-Stream | |||
| Stream crossing | |||
| Post-Stream | |||
| Bermuda approach |
Add to inventory for next race: _________
Leave ashore next race: _________
Section 6 — Crew and Operations
| Metric | Assessment (1–5) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Watch changes smooth | ||
| Night watch quality | ||
| Stream watch readiness | ||
| Squall protocol execution | ||
| Sail change speed | ||
| Fatigue management |
Crew feedback: _________
| Item | Failure | Root cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
Section 7 — System Effectiveness
| Component | Used? | Useful? (1–5) | What to improve |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROJECT_PLAN.md | |||
| Rule compliance checklist | |||
| Historical race database | |||
| Weather analog framework | |||
| Routing run template | |||
| Gulf Stream framework | |||
| Daily brief template | |||
| Onboard decision cards |
Was the pre-race research system worth the time? YES / NO / PARTIALLY — explain:
What should be added? _________
What should be removed? _________
Section 8 — Comparable Boats
| Boat | Class | Elapsed | Corrected | Route choice | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lupo Di Mare | |||||
| Comparable 1 | |||||
| Comparable 2 | |||||
| Comparable 3 |
What did the fastest comparable boat do differently?
Time gained or lost vs fleet and why?
Section 9 — Key Lessons
Top 5 actionable lessons for next Newport-Bermuda:
Section 10 — Historical Database Update
- [ ] Historical database updated (
05_historical_races/) - [ ] Analog classification confirmed
- [ ] Comparable boats list updated
- [ ] Routing tactic catalog updated with new findings
- [ ] Gulf Stream analysis archived
Debrief completed by: ___ Date: _____ Reviewed by skipper: YES / NO