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

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1 HSS Champagne Regatta Liuskasaari, Helsinki Helsingfors Segelsällskap rf NOTICE OF RACE RULES 1.1 The regatta will be governed by the Rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS). 1.2 No national authority prescriptions will apply. 1.3 If there is a conflict between languages the English text will take precedence. 1.4 If there is a conflict between the Sailing Instructions and the Notice of Race, the Sailing Instructions will take precedence. 1.5 A boat may carry national letters and sail numbers other than her own if permitted by Race Committee. This changes rule RRS G2. 2 ADVERTISING In accordance with World Sailing Regulation 20 (Advertising Code) as modified, boats shall display advertising chosen and supplied by the Organizing Authority (OA). 3 ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY 3.1 The regatta is open to all boats of Nordic Folkboat class, Star Class, Dragon Class, Haj class, Skerry Cruiser class (SK 15, SK 22, SK 30, SK 40, SK 55, SK 75, SK 95, SK 120, SK 150), Finsk Särklass A (A-boat), Diverse Cruiser Yachts, Metric class (5m, 5.5m, 6mR, 8mR, 10mR, 12mR), L-6 and Racing Schooner class. 3.2 Competitors shall enter by completing an online entry form on the website of the Organizing Authority (

2 When completing the entry competitors are required to transfer the required entry fee on the Organizing Authority website by using credit or debit card. Organizing Authority is using HOLVI service for the transaction. Entries have to be received no later than June 30 th 2018 to qualify the early entry fee. Late entries will be charged 1.50xearly entry fee. The entry fee is non-refundable. 4 CLASSIFICATION World Sailing Sailor Classification Code will not apply. 5 FEES 5.1 Required fees are as follows: - 31 st July 1 st August- Champagne Regatta Classes 115,00 165,00 Baltic Classic Masters Cup (LYS) 135,00 195,00 6 SCHEDULE 6.1 Registrations and inspections August 2nd, 2018 from 16:00 to 20:00 August 3 rd, 2018 from 9:30 to 11:00 August 3 rd, 2018 from 17:00 to 19:00 August 4 th, 2018 from 8:00 to 10:00 BCMC 6.2 Dates of Racing: Date Racing Classes Classes not Racing August, 3 rd BCMC Champagne Regatta Classes August, 4 th August, 5 th Champagne Regatta Classes BCMC

3 6.3 Number of Races: BCMC Other Classes 2 Races, 1 Race per Day 2-6 Races, 1-4 Races per Day 6.4 Skippers Meeting for each Class is on the first Racing Day not earlier than 10: The scheduled Time of Warning Signal for the first Race each Day is not earlier than 11:55. 8 MEASUREMENTS LYS Classes (BCMC) boats shall produce a valid rating certificate (LYS). Champagne Regatta Class boats shall produce a valid Measurement Certificate. Each boat and its equipment may be checked on compliance to the class rules and sailing instructions anytime during the regatta. 9 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS The sailing instructions will be available August 2 nd, 2018 at race office on Liuskasaari or on website 10 VENUE The racing areas are Helsinki Racing Areas C (south of Liuskasaari) and G (area near to Santahamina and Isosaari). A map showing the racing areas to be used will be posted on website 11 THE COURSES BCMC (LYS) Archipelago course Champagne Regatta Classes Windward-leeward or trapezoid type course 12 SCORING 12.1 The Low Point System of Appendix A will apply. Champagne Regatta Classes will be scored as ca separate class in case of 3 or more entries. Rating system LYS will be applied BCMC and other classes.

4 12.2 One race is required to be completed to constitute a series When fewer than 4 races have been completed, a boat s series score will be the total of her race scores. When 4 races have been completed, a boat s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score. 13 BERTHING BCMC boats shall be berthed at regatta harbor HSS Liuskasaari during the regatta. Boats shall be kept in their assigned places in the harbor. 14 HAUL-OUT RESTRICTIONS Keel boats shall not be hauled out during the regatta except with and according to the terms of prior written permission of the race committee. 15 DIVING EQUIPMENT AND PLASTIC POOLS Underwater breathing equipment and plastic pools or their equivalent shall not be used around keel boats between the preparatory signal of the first race and the end of the regatta. 16 RADIO COMMUNICATION A boat shall neither make radio transmissions while racing nor receive radio communication not available to all boats. This restriction also applies to mobile phones. 17 PRIZES Regatta prizes will be awarded for all separately scored classes and BCMC class. Special prizes will be awarded, too. 18 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See Rule 4, Decision to Race. The organizing 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.

5 19 INSURANCE Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of ,00 per event or equivalent. 20 FURTHER INFORMATION For further information contact hss@hss-segel.fi Event website: