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Notice of Race

 

 

1.    Rules

 1.1     The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing.

1.2     Scandinavian Yacht Racing Union prescription to RRS 30.2 and 30.3 will apply and will be stated in full in the Sailing Instructions

 

2.    The following rules will also apply:

 

a) International Measurement System IMS

b) ORCi Rating system Rules

c) ORC Championship Rules

d) ISAF Offshore Special Regulations 2010-2011. ORS Category 3 applies to all classes including the requirement that VHF radios are mandatory for all races and life rafts are mandatory for the offshore races.

2.1     If there is a conflict between languages the English text will take precedence.

 

3.    Advertising

3.1     ISAF Advertising Code will apply. Boats may be required to display advertising chosen and supplied by the organizing authority.

3.2     The Organizing Authority may also require the installation, at no cost to competitors,

onboard video cameras, or global position devices.

 

4.    Eligibility

Competitors shall comply with ISAF Eligibility Code. The ORCi European Championship is divided GPH into two divisions. The regatta is open to all boats with valid ORCi certificate complying with the ORC Championship Rules with a GPH lower than 600 for Division 1 and GPH between 600 and 710 for Division 2.

 

5.    Corinthian Division and Trophy

5.1     For the Corinthian Division and Trophy the ISAF Sailor Classification Code, Regulation

22 shall apply and all crew shall hold a valid Group 1 classification. Unclassified sailors will be deemed to be Group 3. A boat entered in the Corinthian Division shall also be entered automatically in the Open Division and shall be eligible for prizes and trophies in both divisions. Details of the ISAF Sailor Classification Code and information on how to apply can be found on the ISAF website:  www.sailing.org/classification.

5.2     The closing date for the receipt of valid Corinthian entries shall be July 22nd, 2011. Each entry shall include a complete crew list and show the classification and ISAF ID number for each crew. All crew shall hold valid classifications prior to this date that do not expire until after the final day of the regatta.  Late entries and incomplete entries cannot be considered for this division.

5.3     Should a boat whose Corinthian entry has been checked and accepted need to change a crew member between the closing date of the entry and the start of the regatta, the

name of the new crew member with their valid ISAF ID number must be submitted to the Organizing Authority for their approval. All crew lists will be posted on the Official Notice Board or website.

 

6.    Entries and Entry Fee

 

6.1     Eligible boats may enter online at:  www.kns.no/ORCiEC2011 or complete the

Entry Form and forward it to the:

Kongelig Norsk Seilforening, Huk Aveny 1, NO-0287 Oslo Tel. +47 23 27 56 00

Fax +47 23 27 56 10 per@kns.no

6.2     A copy of the yachts rating certificate shall be forwarded to KNS in duplicate, within July 22nd, 2011.

6.3     The non-refundable entry fee of NOK 6.500 per boat plus bank charges and transfer fees

should be forwarded to:

Bank account: 8101 85 60631 Fokus Bank

Ibanno: NO348101850631

SWIFT Code: DABANO 22

 

6.4     A boat is considered to be pre-registered if the following documents are received before

July 22nd, 2011:

a) Completed and signed official entry form (online or by mail/fax)

b) Current ORCi Certificate

c) Entry fee payment confirmation

6.5     The organizer is not responsible for any costs incurred by the non-acceptance of a boat's registration.

6.6     Late entries, accompanied by a late entry fee of NOK 7.500 may be accepted at the discretion of the OA.

 

7.    Registration

7.1     Each Owner or Skipper must register with the Race Office located at Hankø before August 7th at 14:00. Boats will only be registered after completing measurement inspection and crew weighing.

7.2     The following documents shall be presented at registration:

a) Valid ORCi Certificate issued before August 6th, 2011

b) Valid third-party insurance with a minimum cover of € 1.200.000

c) If advertising is displayed, a respective National Authority permission

d) Crew list with name, surname, ISAF Sailor ID and weight for each crew member

e) Contact phone number both on boat and land, including the name of contact person

This changes RRS 78.2.

7.3     No changes shall be made on ORCi certificates after August 6th at 09.00 unless prescribed by the Measurement Committee and International Jury's approval.

7.4     Measurement protests by the boats shall be accepted up to two hours after the posting

of the final ratings.

7.5     Crew lists may be amended up to August 7th at 14.00 by filing a new form showing the changes. After this time, changes in crew may be made only with the written permission of the International Jury.

7.6     Protests by the boats regarding ISAF Sailors Classification Code shall be accepted up to

August 7th at 14.00.

7.7     The Race Committee may measure or inspect any boat and/or her equipment before, during or after races.

 

8. Measurement

Each boat shall be available for the measurement inspection from August 6th at 10.00 until August 7th at 14.00.

 

9.	Schedule   Day 1	August 6th	10.00 – 20.00	Measurement and Registration
	Day 2	August 7th	09.00 – 18:00	Measurement and Registration
			15:00	Tune up race
			18.30	Skippers briefing
			19.00	Opening Ceremony
	Day 3	August 8th	12.00	Racing – inshore races
	Day 4	August 9th	11.00	Racing – offshore race (long)
	Day 5	August 10th		Racing – offshore race continued
	Day 6	August 11th	12.00	Racing – inshore races
	Day 7	August 12th	11.00	Racing – offshore race (short)
	Day 8	August 13th	12.00	Racing – inshore races
			19.00	Prize Giving Ceremony

9.1     Offshore races may be re-scheduled when required by weather conditions.

9.2     7 inshore races, 1 short offshore race and 1 long offshore race are scheduled. Inshore races will be windward/leeward races.

9.3     The Championship is valid if at least 4 inshore races and 1 offshore race or at least 3

inshore races and 2 offshore races are completed. One discard on inshore races will be allowed if 7 inshore races will be completed. Offshore races cannot be discarded.

 

10. Sailing Instructions

Sailing Instructions will be available for each entrant on completion of the registration formalities.

 

11. Scoring

11.1  The Low Point Scoring System of RRS Appendix A will apply except the value of a first place finish shall be 0.75 instead of 1.00. Points will be multiplied by the appropriate scoring coefficient.

11.2  Scoring coefficients for inshore races will be 1.00. The coefficient for the longer offshore race shall be 1.75 and the coefficient for the shorter offshore race shall be 1.25.

 

12. International Jury

An International Jury will be appointed according to the RRS Appendix N, with no right of appeal according to the RRS 70.4.

 

 

13. Nautical Charts

The following Norwegian Nautical Charts no.1. 2, 5, 6, 305 and 202 are referred to in the

Sailings Instructions.

 

14. Mooring

Mooring will be available at Hankø Yacht Club and at “Seilkroa” nearby. Mooring fee is included in entry fee.

 

15.  Diving Equipment and Plastic Pools

Underwater breathing apparatus and plastic pools or their equivalent shall not be used around keelboats between the preparatory signal of the first race and the end of the regatta.

 

16. Radio Communication

Except in an emergency, 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

 

17. Trophies and Prizes

17.1  Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to all crew members of the top 3 boats in Divisions 1 and 2.

17.2  A Corinthian Trophy will be award to the best Corinthian Team in both Divisions.

 

18. Disclaimer of Liability

18.1  All those taking part in the regatta do so at their own risk and responsibility. The Organizing Authority (KNS), NSF, ORC and any other party involved in the organization of the ORCi European Championship disclaim any and all responsibility whatsoever for loss, damage injury or inconvenience that might occur to persons and materials, both ashore and at sea as a consequence of participation in the event. Each boat owner or his representative accepts these terms by signing the entry form.

18.2  Specific attention is drawn to RRS Fundamental Rule 4, which states: “The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone”

 

19. Insurance

Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party insurance with a minimum cover of € 1.200.000 per event or the equivalent from the time of arrival to time of departure from Hankø.

 

20. Media Rights

Competitors, owners and their guests give absolute right and permission to the Organizing Authority for any photography and video footage taken of persons and boats during the event, to be published and/or broadcast in any media, including but not limited to TV advertisements, whatsoever for either editorial or advertising purposes or to be used in press information.

 

21. Further Information and Contacts

Kongelig Norsk Seilforening

Huk Aveny 1

NO-0287 Oslo

Tel. +47 23 27 56 00

Fax +47 23 27 56 10 www.kns.no per@kns.no