Fowey Royal Regatta Week 2013

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1 Fowey Royal Regatta Week 2013 ROYAL FOWEY YACHT CLUB FOWEY GALLANTS SAILING CLUB Tel: Tel: The Clubs are grateful for sponsorship by NOTICE OF RACE & ENTRY FORM Sunday 18 th August Monday 19 th August RFYC and FGSC Passage Race for Cruisers IRC & Non IRC H cap Classes Fowey to Flushing RFYC and FGSC Knight Frank Passage Race for Cruisers IRC & Non IRC Falmouth to Fowey Tuesday 20 th August Royal Fowey YC Regatta Wednesday 21 st August Fowey Royal Regatta Thursday 22 nd August Fowey Gallants SC Regatta Friday 23 rd August Tribute Day Dinghies, Troys, Fowey Rivers and Sunbeams ~ Races morning and afternoon Falmouth Workboats ~ Race morning and Thursday evening Day boats Race morning Cruisers - Two races Back to Back on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Friday 23 rd Cruiser Tribute Race for IRC & Non IRC Saturday 24 th August Morning Children s Race ~ Dinghies and Troys The organising authority for Fowey Royal Regatta Week is the Port of Fowey Race Organising Committee (POFROC), an unaffiliated body owned and controlled by the Royal Fowey Yacht Club (RFYC) and Fowey Gallants Sailing Club (FGSC). The Administration of the Regatta will be from the RFYC Club House. Supported by 20 Lostwithiel Street, Fowey &

2 Upper Deck Marine Albert Quay, Fowey NILES BAKERY Fore Street, Fowey 1. RULES 1.1 Racing will be governed by the 'rules' as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing. 1.2 Racing Rules 26 starting races, 35 time limits, 40 personal flotation devices, 44 penalties, 61 protests and 62 redress and 80 advertising are subject to change. The changes will appear in the sailing instructions. The sailing instructions may also change other racing rules. 1.3 The Fowey Harbour Byelaws and Notices to Mariners published by the Fowey Harbour Commissioners (FHC) apply within the harbour and approaches to (The Byelaws are available from FHC or In Falmouth Harbour the Falmouth Harbour Byelaws apply to competitors in the Passage Races. Note that these Byelaws prohibit boats racing within the moorings ( Boats failing to observe this rule may be disqualified without a hearing. 1.5 For boats in the IRC classes the IRC Rules 2013 Parts A, B and C shall apply IRC Rule 16.1 is amended to allow advertising on Sails IRC Rule Crew Numbers/weight is amended to remove the restriction on crew numbers and weight The Sailing Instructions may change other IRC Rules (2013) 1.6 Boats in all cruiser classes shall comply with ISAF Offshore Special Regulations Race Category 5 Monohulls plus VHF radio. In addition, for the passage races on Sunday and Monday, 18 and 19 August, boats shall carry a partially inflated dinghy or a life raft capable of carrying the full crew. See Any boat that does not comply fully may apply to the Organising Authority for written dispensation. 1.7 Rule 80 Cruisers in the non IRC group and Dinghies in the PYS Handicap Classes. Advertising on sails is allowed. 1.8 Auxiliary Propulsion. All boats shall have an effective alternative means of propulsion for safety purposes. 1.9 Cruisers shall not be sailed single-handed. 2. ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY The Regatta is open to boats of the classes listed below with their class flags: Q Cruiser Handicap IRC Div. 1 > tba W Falmouth Workboats T Troy Class E Cruiser Handicap IRC Div. 2 tba V Sunbeam Class F R Fowey River Class NP1 Cruiser Handicap Non IRC Div 1 C Dinghy Handicap PYS 1090 NP2 Cruiser Handicap Non IRC Div 2 J Dinghy Handicap PYS F Handicap for Class F - Day boats K Dinghy Handicap PYS If there are five or more entries and more than five starters of the same class of boat for which a separate race has not been organised, they will start with the most suitable class and will be treated as a separate class for results and prizes. 2.2 If there are less than five entries for a designated class the boats may be allocated to the most suitable alternative class. 2.3 The Committee will in its absolute discretion allocate a Handicap to Cruisers or Day Boats not racing in the IRC divisions and PYS numbers to dinghies. 2.4 The range of handicap classes will be posted on the official notice boards and the Regatta section of the RFYC website by 14 th August. 2.5 Competitors in the cruiser handicap classes shall be prepared with flags Q and E for IRC handicaps and numeral pennants 1 or and 2 for the non IRC group. 2.6 Identification. Sail numbers are compulsory and shall be the same as on the entry form. Cruisers shall fly the appropriate class flag. 2.7 All yachts in IRC Class shall submit a copy of their current Rating Certificate with their entry and shall have their Certificate on board and available for scrutiny. Crew changes will be allowed (exception to IRC rules). 2.8 Eligible boats may enter by completing the entry form. Cruisers wishing to Race in the non IRC group may be requested additional information. 3. HANDICAPS Cruisers who do not want to race in the IRC divisions will race either using the new RYA NHC system or the old PYS system. There will be four Handicap Classes IRC Div 1 & 2 and Non IRC Div 1& 2. The decision as to which system will be used for the non IRC classes for the Regatta will be made by the Regatta Race Committee by end of June once analysis of the new handicap method for the first half of the Fowey racing Calendar has been completed. Those unfamiliar with the RYA s National Handicap Cruisers (NHC) please see and in particular the NHC Base List for their Cruiser class Base Number TCF. 2

3 4. FEES The fees payable are specified on the entry form. 5. SCHEDULE The Schedule of Races is shown on pages 4 & 5 of this Notice of Race. 6. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS Sailing Instructions will available to download from the RFYC website on Tuesday 1 st August. There will be no printed SIs to collect. 7. DISPUTES The Exoneration Penalty and the Advisory Hearing and RYA Arbitration of the RYA Rules Disputes Procedures will be available. See official notice board for details. 8. REGISTRATION All competitors with the exception of the Knight Frank Passage Race are required to register their entry at the Regatta Race Office prior to competing in the Regatta. 9. POSTPONED AND ABANDONED RACES 9.1 Morning races on 20 th, 21 st,22 nd and 23 rd August will not be sailed if the first of a sequence of races cannot be started by The second sequence of back to back races for Cruisers will not be sailed if the first start of that sequence cannot be started by Races postponed or abandoned and not re-sailed the same day will not be sailed thereafter; neither will race fees be refunded. 10. PRIZES 10.1 A list of trophies for single races and for series of races will be displayed on the official notice board. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in all races in classes with 5 or more starters, with less than 5 starters there will be no 3rd prize Prize Giving. Sunday at Flushing SC, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at RFYC. Thursday and Friday at FGSC. Times of prize giving will be given in the Sailing Instructions. 11. RISK STATEMENT Rule 4 of the Racing Rules of Sailing states: The responsibility for a boat s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone. Sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk. By taking part in the event, each competitor agrees and acknowledges that: (a) They are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and accept responsibility for the exposure of themselves, their crew and their boat to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the event; (b) They are responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew, their boat and their other property whether afloat or ashore; (c) They accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by their own actions or omissions; (d) Their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate; (e) The provision of a race management team, safety patrol boats and other officials and volunteers by the organizing authority does not relieve them of their own responsibilities; (f) The provision of safety patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather conditions, as can be practically provided in the circumstances; (g) For offshore and coastal races, they are responsible for ensuring that their boat is equipped and seaworthy so as to be able to face extremes of weather; that there is a crew sufficient in number, experience and fitness to withstand such weather; and that the safety equipment is properly maintained, stowed and in date and is familiar to the crew. 12. INSURANCE Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of 2,000,000 per event or the equivalent. 13. FURTHER INFORMATION For further information please contact the Hon. Secretary, RFYC, Whitford Yard, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1BH. Tel honsec@rfyc-fowey.org.uk. Website 3

4 Schedule of Races RFYC and FGSC Passage Races - Cruisers IRC and Non IRC Start Time Time Limit Fowey to Flushing - Sunday 18 th August Knight Frank Passage Race Falmouth to Fowey - Monday 19 th August Royal Fowey Yacht Club Regatta - Tuesday 20 th August Fowey Royal Regatta - Wednesday 21 st August Fowey Gallants Sailing Club Regatta - Thursday 22 nd August Tribute Day - Friday 23 rd August Offshore Courses (Tuesday - Thursday) Morning Races Afternoon Races Flag Start time Time limit Start time Time limit Q NP1 Cruiser Handicap IRC Div 1 Cruiser Handicap Non IRC Div mins See SIs 90 mins E NP2 F Cruiser Handicap IRC Div 2 Cruiser Handicap Non IRC Div2 Day Boats mins See SIs na 90 mins na Offshore or Outside Harbour Courses (Tuesday Friday) W Falmouth Workboats V Sunbeam Class * Outside Harbour Courses (Tuesday Friday) C Dinghy Handicap PYS < * T Troy Class * F R Fowey River Class * J Dinghy Handicap PYS * K Dinghy Handicap PYS * Bad Weather Inside Harbour Courses (Flag H) F R Fowey River Class C Dinghy Handicap < J Dinghy Handicap PYS K Dinghy Handicap PYS T Troy Class * * Thursday afternoon race: Time limit (with no extension) + Sunbeams Tuesday afternoon race: Start Time Limit

5 Tribute Trophy Race and Lloyds Bank Cup - Cruisers - Friday 23 rd August Start Time Limit IRC Class Div 1 & 2 & Non IRC Class NP Non IRC Class NP Day Boats Class F Children s Race - Dinghies and Troys - Saturday 24 th August Supplementary instructions will be published for this race and posted on the official notice boards 5

6 Fowey Royal Regatta Week Entry Form Boat Name Home Club Owner / Skippers Name and Address. Sail No Post Code Tel No.. Contact Address during Regatta Tel No In Fowey Mobile No (in Fowey). Please circle one of the following TYPES, then add Class / Design and other details below Type: Keel/Dinghy Cruiser Falmouth Working Boat Other Class/Design:. Hull Colour. Sail Colour. Dinghy PYS Number Cruisers - Non IRC. Overall Length.. Displacement.. Sail Area (if known). Design Year.. Boat fitted with VHF Channel M1/M2 (37/P4) (Yes / No) Do you intend to race in IRC Class Q or E Yes/No If 'yes' state IRC Rating. (Copy of Certificate must be enclosed) I agree to be bound by the Racing Rules of Sailing and all other rules that govern this event. In particular I have read paragraphs 1 & 2 of the Notice of Race and confirm that I agree to their provisions and that my boat will conform to these requirements throughout the event. I will be requesting dispensation as permitted in Para 1.6 above. (Delete if not required). Signed: Owner / Skipper Parent/Guard (If under 18) Please TICK the boxes to indicate each race being entered CRUISER CLASSES Passage Races SUNBEAM/TROY/ DINGHY AND FOWEY RIVER CLASSES Sun Fowey Falmouth Tuesday 29 Mon Falmouth Fowey 20 Wednesday 29 Knight Frank Passage Race All Thursday 29 Cruisers, Workboats and Day boats 105 Friday 29 Tuesday am & pm 25 4 days for 85 Wed am & pm Saturday Free Thursday am & pm 25 Friday 25 Tribute Trophy Race Under 18 on 1 st August - 4 Days 40 Note: Two Races for Cruisers. Falmouth WBs & Day boats 1 Race per day. 6

7 Entry fees payable: Sub total Less discount of 2 per day (If entry received before on Thurs 1st August) = If paying by BACS (internet) transfer Subtract 1.00 off total if using this method of payment. = Total Entry fee due: Please pay by BACs (internet) transfer to Barclay s Bank, Fowey Branch. Account: RFYC Regatta Account, Sort Code Acct No using Reference FR+ Boat s Name. Alternatively please make cheques for Race Entry payable to RFYC and send with this form to:- RFYC, Whitford Yard, Fowey Cornwall PL23 1BH. Sailing Instructions will be available to download from the RFYC website on Thursday 1st August. There will be no printed SIs to collect. Moorings are available for visiting yachts for five nights at the discounted charge specified below provided the entry is received by Thursday 1 st August. If paying by cheque make it payable to Fowey Harbour Commissioners. If paying by BACs (internet) transfer please add the mooring fee to the entry fee and tick the box below. A mooring sticker must be collected from the Race Office on registration. Any competitors requiring a dinghy mooring or space should contact Fowey Harbour Commissioners direct. Charge: Yachts up to 23ft , over 23ft to 36ft , over 36ft to 49ft , over 49ft by arrangement. BACS payment please tick. Total Entry Fee from above Mooring Fee Total Enclosed. Entry + Mooring = For RFYC use only Entry Fee Received.. Mooring Fee Received. Date Received Serial Number BACS Reference. 7

8 Fowey Gallants SC & Royal Fowey Yacht Club Extend A warm welcome to all Participants in the Regatta. POFROC and all competitors say thank-you to the sponsors of our racing marks. D E H J L M P Q S St Austell Brewery Tribute Sail Shape Four Turnings Garage Jimmy Marine Fowey Maritime Centre The Beach Bennett Jones Chartered Accountants Stephens and Scown 8