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Notice of Race |
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Contender Europeans 2008 |
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Notice of Race (click here to download)
European Contender 2008 Championship 31st May -7th June 2008 Punta Ala (GR) Maremma (Tuscany)- Italy Organising Committee Circolo Velico Cala Civette – c/o PuntAla Camping Resort, Loc. Punta Ala (GR)
Date, Venue and Organising Authority The 2008 European Contender Championship regatta will be held in Punta Ala from May 31st to June 7th 2008. The Organising Authority for this championship is the International Contender Association (ICA) in association with the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), the Italian Sailing Federation (FIV) and the Sailing Club Circolo Velico Cala Civette Loc. Punta Ala (GR).
RulesThe regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing. No national authority prescriptions will apply. The Equipment Rules will apply. If there is a conflictbetween languages the English text will take precedence. Both the ICA championship and ICA classrules
Eligibility and Entry The Regatta is open to boats of the International Contender class that meet requirements of Appendix 2 of the RRS that have paid their Contender association subscription fee for 2008 and the regatta entry fee and have submitted the completed entry and declaration form. Entries shall be made on the official entry form or through the e.mail form on the Organising Authority website only (www.campingpuntala.it) . Fully completed entry forms should be received at the entry address no later than March 31st 2008.
Entry Fees Entry fee is €. 180,00 for entries sent before March 31st 2008. For entries received after the above date, entry fee is as follow: €. 225,00. Entry fees for Junior Helms under age 21 on May 31st 2008 are €. 140,00 if prior to March 31st 2008, if entries are received after the above date, entry fee for Junior is €. 175,00. ICA will pay half the entry fee for Juniors and also half the entry fee for over sea's competitors under the age of 25 (overseas being UK, US and AUS). The above mentioned fees are to be paid only in Euros. Payments can made by Credit Card by filling in the form on the website and e-mail to: marialuisa.cionini@campingpuntala.it or fax 00390564920379). Along with the Entry fee Payment form please include Sail Number and Helmsman surname. The payment could be also made on spot during the dates May 31st to June 2nd following the schedule of the Sailing Club Secretariat.
Qualifying series and final series If there are more than 80 entrants the regatta will consist of a qualifying series and final series.
Schedule
Ten races are scheduled. With 5 races sailed the European Championship will be valid. Rescheduling races may be made at the discretion of the Race Committee. Races not completed as scheduled may be sailed at a later time or day during the championship. However not more than three races per day will be scheduled. The warning signal of the Practice Race will be at 13:00; the Warning signal of the 1st race of the day will be at 11:00. Any change to the start time if different than the schedule will be posted on the Club House Notice Board by 20:00 of the preceding day. The Social Event program will be available at on-site registration secretariat.
Measurements Each boat shall produce a valid measurement certificate. In addition the following measurements will be taken: measurement of sail and boom markings, hull weight, measurement and weight of rudder, centreboard and mast. Measurement checks and inspections may be carried out at any time during the event. A boat notified of inspection shall follow the instructions of the Race Committee and/or the jury.
Sailing Instructions The sailing instructions will be available after 9:00 on May 31st at the Regatta Office.
Venue Attachment 1 shows the location of the regatta harbour and racing area.
The courses The courses to be sailed will be as follows: Triangle Courses with angles of 60-30 degrees. Length of courses will be adapted according to wind strength in order to have an expected race duration of about sixty minutes for the leading boat.
Penalties RRS Appendix N, Immediate Penalties for Breaking Rule 42 – Propulsion will apply. PUMPING FLAGs: (1) Flag [Oscar] displayed at the start or near a mark, indicates that: "After starting or rounding the nearby mark, RRS 42 is varied in that except on a beat to windward, pumping, rocking and ooching are permitted". (2) Flag [Romeo] displayed near a mark indicates that: "After rounding the nearby mark, RRS 42 applies without variation". (3) Class Rule 22(1) may apply in winds of 10 knots and above, measured at deck level. (4) Flags specified under (1) and (2) above may be changed by the Notice of Race and/or Sailing Instructions.
Scoring System The Low Point scoring system of RRS Appendix A will apply. With 5 races sailed there will be 1 discard, with 9 or 10 races sailed there will be 2 discards.
Jury An International Jury will be appointed for the European Championship in accordance with RRS 70.4 and Appendix M. When such a jury is appointed, the decisions of the jury will be final.
Buoyancy Changing Rule 27.1: all competitors shall wear personal flotation devices at all times when afloat, which are in good condition and in accordance with the specifications issued or approved by a national authority affiliated to the ISAF, or a standards organisation, or certification authority, recognised for the purpose by its respective government. Attention is drawn to RRS Fundamental Rule 1.2.
Support Boats Coaches, Team leaders and representatives from participating nations shall be registered at the Regatta Office before the first racing day. Support boats shall fly a white flag with numbers numbers after being appointed by the Organizing Committee: they need to register the boat at the Segreteria of the Sailing Club and leave a deposit for the flag (Euro 30,00).
Berthing Boats shall be kept in their assigned places in the boat area.
Radio Communication A boat shall neither make radio transmissions while racing nor receive radio communications not available to all boats. This restriction also applies to mobile telephones.
Prizes The winner will obtain the title “2008 European Contender Class Championship”. The first, second and third placed helmsman will obtain a “gold”, “silver” and “bronze” cup. Prized will be also be awarded to the 1st Junior (under 21), Master (46-50 years), Grand Master (over 50) and 1st Woman.
Entry disclaimer It is the competitor’s decision to enter the championships or to start and continue in any race. Competitors shall accept that their participation in the championship is at their exclusive risk in every respect. See RRS Rule 4, Decision to Race. The Organizing Authority and the respective Host Sailing Club, their officers, members, servants and agents accept no responsibility in respect of loss of life, personal injury or loss or damage to property which may be sustained by reason of their participation or intended participation in the championship or howsoever arising in connection with the championship.
Insurance All boats competing in the European Contender Championship 2008 shall have third party insurance cover of not less than €. 1.000.000,00 or equivalent thereof in any other currency for any accident. All owners/competitors who sign the Entry Form are deemed to have made a declaration that they hold such cover. All owners/competitors shall produce a copy of their insurance when subscribing.
Amendments Any amendments to this Notice of Race will be posted on the Notice Board of the Sailing Club Circolo Velico Cala Civette.
Accommodation and travel information Please see www.campingpuntala.it for accommodation solutions and travel information or please mail to marialuisa.cionini@campingpuntala.it. |