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NSW STATE TITLES 2007/08 FORMULA 18 NOTICE OF RACE
Proudly Supported by TBA Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th December 2007 The Organising Authority is the Australian Formula 18 Catamaran Association in conjunction with the Toukely Sailing Club Rules: a. The regatta will be governed by the current rules as defined in the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008, the special regulations of Yachting Australia and by the Sailing Instructions of this event. b. Rule 44.2 is changed so that the 720 deg turn is replace by a 360 deg turn Venue and Regatta Site: a) The regatta will be hosted by Toukley Sailing Club and sailed in the waters of Tuggerah Lake adjacent to the Toukley Sailing Club. Advertising: a) The Regatta is classified as a Category C Event in accordance with Appendix 1, Regulation 20 and the Prescriptions of the AYF Eligibility and Entry: a) The regatta is open to all Formula 18 Catamarans that have a valid measurement certificate. Nb. Measurement prior to the event may be performed by appointment only. Beyond spot checking performed by the race committee will take place during the event. b) All boats shall carry public liability insurance to the value of at least $5 million (Australian Dollars). Proof of insurance must be provided before an entry is accepted. (Originals must be produced upon registering)All boats entered are deemed to carry this insurance and it’s the skippers’ responsibility to ensure adequate coverage at all times. c) All Skippers and crews shall be full financial members of the Australian F18 association. d) All entries shall be on the attached Entry Form. e) Three entrants are necessary for an event to be contested. A Youth and Women event will be conducted where there are three or more entrants in that event. Youth and Woman shall be determined as the skipper only. Fees: a) The series entry fee is $90.00. Schedule of events: a) The Race Committee may run any number of races per day with some races back to back, for a maximum number of 8 races over 2 days. b) Registration will be held at the Toukley Sailing Club. i. Online registration is available now. www.infinitepm.com/f18 ii. Saturday 15th December 2007: Registration 8:30 am – 10:00 am Competitors meeting 10:30 am Race warning signal not before 11:30 pm iii. Sunday 16th December 2007: Race warning signal not before 9:00 am Last race warning signal not after 3:00 pm iv. Presentation to follow 7. Prizes: a. Prizes will be awarded to at least the first 3 placegetters. If sufficient entries for an event are not received, an event may be held but trophies and handouts cannot be guaranteed for presentation. Sailing Instructions: a. Sailing instructions will be available from the F18 regatta website shortly. www.infinitepm.com/f18 Refreshments: a. Canteen & Bar will operate for lunches and after sailing snacks and drinks on all sailing days. Breakfast will be available on all days
Disclaimer of Liability: a) Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. b) See rule 4, Decision to Race. The organising authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during or after the regatta. c) All those taking part in these races do so at their own risk and responsibility. Specific attention is drawn to RRS 2 with states: “The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone”. d) The TSC, the Australian F18 Association, sponsors, the Race Committee and other race officials are not responsible for any damage or injury either afloat or ashore. e) The TSC, the Australian F18 Association, sponsors, the Race Committee and other race officials are not responsible for the seaworthiness of a boat whose entry is accepted or the sufficiency or adequacy of its equipment. f) The establishment of the Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions in no way limits or reduces the complete and unlimited responsibility of a competitor being solely and entirely responsible for the management of a boat he/she is sailing. Further information: a) Chris Caldecoat, chris@lasersailing.com.au b) James Ogilvie, james.ogilvie@bp.com c) Kevin Winchester, HobieSports, info@hobiesports.com.au Accommodation: Accommodation is available in nearby venues. Book early to avoid any disappointment. |
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