Notice Of Race 

 

 

WICKLOW SAILING CLUB

HOSTS THE 2009

East Coast FM

JUNIOR DINGHY REGATTA

 

will be held in Wicklow on

Saturday 29th of August 2009

 

 

 

 1.0     1.0 ORGANISING AUTHORITY

This event is organised by Wicklow Sailing Club (WSC)

All entries and enquiries should be addressed to

The Race Secretary

Wicklow Sailing Club,

South Quay

Wicklow

 

Contact - David O Gorman on 0851551815 for any queries             

 

Website:  www.wicklowsailingclub.com

 

2.0       2.0 RULES AND ELIGIBILITY

 

The handicap system will be the same standard non adjustable system used in most dinghy regattas.

Entries are accepted at the sole discretion of the Organising Committee.

 

 

3.0       3.0 DIVISIONS/CLASSES

 

3.1       Competitors are likely to be divided into fleets on the basis of their sailing ability.

 

There will be two fleets Gold fleet and Silver fleet

         

 

4.0        4.0 SCHEDULE OF RACES

 

4.1        The starting sequence for the three races will be:

 

The Gold fleet starts first.

The Gold fleets go signal will be the Silver fleets 5 minute signal

 

On Saturday the 29th at :12.00 start for the gold fleet

                                     12.05 start for the silver fleet

 

4.2       

 

The Organising Authority reserves the right to amend the Schedule of Races and starting sequence.

 

5.0       5.0 SCORING & DISCARDS

 

The Low Point scoring system of Appendix A of the RRS will apply. One race is required to be completed to constitute a series.  When all three races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score. Otherwise a boat's series score will be the total of her race scores.

 

6.0       6.0 ENTRIES

 

Entries shall be made by completing the entry form and returning the form to Wicklow Sailing.

 

Entry Fees:    15 euro for a single handed boats and 25 euro for double handed boats

 

7.0      7.0 SAIL NUMBERS

 

Each boat shall show a distinguishing number on each side of its mainsail, which shall be the same number as declared on the Entry Form.

 

9.0       8.0 RESULTS

 

 The over all results will be displayed in the club house the evening of the 25th prior to the prize giving

10.0           

PRIZ    9.0 PRIZES

 

Prizes will be awarded in each Class and will consist of individual race prizes and overall prizes .

 

11.0     10.0 REGISTRATION AND SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

 

All entrants shall register with the Race Office in Wicklow Sailing Club upon arrival. Sailing Instructions will be available on registration and may be posted on the website prior to the event. The Pre Event Race Office hours are:


Friday          28th
August  2007                    18.00 Hrs - 20.00 Hrs

Saturday 29th August 2007                          9.00  Hrs – 11.00 Hrs

 

12.0     11.0     RACING AREA

 

Races will be sailed in Wicklow Bay, north of Wicklow Head and south of Six Mile Point.  The course will be detailed in the sailing instructions

 

 12.0  SOCIAL 

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Entertainment and crew games will be provided after racing. Competitors are granted temporary membership of Wicklow Sailing Club for the duration of the event subject only to the provisions of the Club Constitution.

 

15.0     13.0 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

 

Competitors participate in the Islandmaritime Junior Regatta entirely at there own risk. See RRs - rule 4- Decision to Race. Wicklow Sailing Club and their officers, servants and agents accept no responsibility in respect of loss of life, personal injury or loss of or damage to property sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during or after the Regatta.  It is the sole and exclusive responsibility of each owner or owner's representative to decide whether or not to start or continue to race. Owners shall acknowledge their responsibility on the official Entry Form and draw attention of their crew and associates to this disclaimer.  Boat owners and crew shall ensure that they are adequately insured against loss, damage or injury to persons, boats or equipment at all times and however occurring.

 

16. 0    14.0 SPONSORSHIP

 

Wicklow Sailing Club is delighted to welcome East Coast FM   our title sponsors for this year's event.