Organising Authority: RNSYC

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1 Organising Authority: RNSYC Montgomerykaai OOSTENDE Secretariat Tel +32 (0)59/ Harbour Master Tel +32(0)59/ FAX +32 (0)59/ info@rnsyc.be NOORDZEE KAMPIOENSCHAP - DRAGON & SB³ JUNE 18 & 19, 2011 BAR RACE - DRAGON, SB³ & PATIN A VELA JULY 16 & 17, 2011 KARL & XAVIER RACE - DRAGON & SB³ JULY 30 & 31, 2011 COMMODORES CUP DRAGON, SB³ & CRUISERS AUGUST 13 & 14, 2011 NOTICE OF RACE 1 RULES The regatta will be governed by: 1.1 The rules as defined in The Racing Rules of sailing (ISAF). 1.2 The prescriptions for the Belgian National authority (KBYV FRYB) will apply. 1.3 This Notice of Race and the Sailing instructions. (In the case of a conflict the Sailing Instructions shall prevail) 1.4 If there is a conflict between languages the English text will take precedence 2 ADVERTISING Boats may be required to display advertising chosen and supplied by the organizing authority. 3 ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY 3.1 The regattas are open to yachts of the Dragon and Sb3 class, the Bar Race is also open to Patin a Vela and the Commodores Cup is also open to Cruisers. 3.2 Only eligible yachts for which a Entry Form available on has been received, registration and measurement have been completed, and the full entry fee has been paid before the warning signal for the N Z K - B A R R A C E - K & X R A C E - C O M M O D O R E S C U P * N O T I C E O F R A C E Page 1

2 first race are entitled to race. 3.3 ISAF eligibility requirements under RRS Appendix (See rule 75.2) shall apply Belgian helmsmen and crew-members must be bearer of a Belgian Sailing License. 4 SPARE 5 FEES Required entry fee is. 50,- Haul-in included. Prepayment can be done by bank transfer until one week before the race. After this date the fee will be majored with 20 Payment can be made to Royal North Sea Yacht Club Montgomerykaai 1 B-8400 OOSTENDE Account NR: IBAN: BE SWIFT: BBRU BE BB All charges relating to transfer of the entry fee shall be paid by the remitter 6 SPARE 7 SCHEDULE 7.1 Registration: Saturday June 18, July 16, July 30 and August 13 from h to h 7.2 Breefing Competitors at the RNSYC Clubhouse : Saturday June 18, July 16, July 30 and August 13, at h 7.2 Dates of racing: Saturday June 18, July 16, h first warning July 30 and August 13 Sunday June 19, July 17, July h first warning 31 and August Number of races: 6 races are scheduled, no more than 4 races shall be sailed on the same day. 7.5 On Sunday, no warning signal shall be made after h except in case of a general recall. 8 MEASUREMENTS Each boat shall produce a valid measurement certificate.. 9 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS The sailing instructions will be available on June 12 th at Hardcopies on paper will not be distributed, but one copy will be displayed at the Notice Board. N Z K - B A R R A C E - K & X R A C E - C O M M O D O R E S C U P * N O T I C E O F R A C E Page 2

3 10 VENUE 10.1 Attachment 1 shows the location of the regatta harbour Attachment 2 shows the location of the racing areas, may be extended for the Cruisers. 11 THE COURSES The diagrams in Attachment 3 show the courses, including the approximate angles between legs, the order in which marks are to be passed, and the side on which each mark is to be left. For the Cruisers, the course will be given on August 13 at registration. 12 PENALTY SYSTEM 12.1 The rules 44.1 and 44.2 will be apply. 13 SCORING 13.1 The Low Point System of Appendix A will apply races are required to be completed to constitute a series (a) When fewer than 4 races have been completed, a boat s series score will be the total of her race scores. (b) When from 4 to 6 races have been completed, a boat s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score. 14 SUPPORT BOATS All support boats shall display at all times a flag they can obtain at registration against a deposit of 50,-. 15 BERTHING Competing boats trailers shall be kept in their assigned places in the boat park, all boats shall remain in their assigned places in the Montgomery dock.. 16 RADIO COMMUNICATION 16.1 A yacht shall neither make radio transmissions nor receive radio communications while racing Electronic equipment other than those permitted by the Class Rules shall not be carried on board except for cellular phones which shall be switched off while racing. 17 PRIZES Prizes will be given to the first three boats of each class. 18 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY 18.1 Decision to Race The helmsman of a boat is entirely responsible for his/here own safety, whether afloat or ashore, and nothing, whether in the Notice of Race or Sailing Instructions or anywhere else reduces this responsibility It is for the helmsman of the boat to decide whether he / she is fit to sail in the conditions that he / she will find. By launching or going to sea, and or staying at sea, the boat helmsman confirm that he/she is fit for those conditions and is competent in them Nothing done by the organiser can reduce the responsibility of the helmsman of a boat nor will it make the organisers responsible for any loss, damage, death or personal injury, howsoever it may have occurred, as a result of the boat taking part in racing. The organisers encompass everyone helping to run the race and the event and include the Organising Authority, the Race Committee, the Race Officers, patrol boats and beach masters. N Z K - B A R R A C E - K & X R A C E - C O M M O D O R E S C U P * N O T I C E O F R A C E Page 3

4 18.4 Overboard Crews are also reminded of their primary responsibility to offer assistance to any man overboard at any time. If they stand by or assist redress can be requested. 19 INSURANCE Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of per event or the equivalent. 20 RIGHT TO USE NAME AND LIKENESS The Media Rights belong exclusively to ROYAL NORTH SEA YACHT CLUB. By participating in this regatta a competitor automatically grants to the organising authority and its sponsors the right in perpetuity to make, use and show, from time to time at their discretion, any motion or still pictures and live, taped or filmed television and other reproductions of him or her during the period of the competition without compensation. 21 WIFI The Royal North Sea Yacht Club offers free Wireless Internet Access in and around the Club House. 22 FURTHER INFORMATION For further information please contact : Toerisme Oostende vzw Monacoplein 1, 8400 Oostende Tel: +32(0) Fax:+32(0) info@toerisme-oostende.be URL : HOTEL RUBENS Visserskaai Oostende Tel: Fax: Hotel Europe Kapucijnenstr Oostende Tel: Tel: Fax: info@europehotel.be HOTEL BERO Hofstraat 1A 8400 Oostende Tel: Fax: hotel.bero@oostende.net Royal North Sea Yacht Club Montgomerykaai OOSTENDE TEL +32(0) FAX +32(0) Harbour Master +32(0) info@rnsyc.be N Z K - B A R R A C E - K & X R A C E - C O M M O D O R E S C U P * N O T I C E O F R A C E Page 4

5 ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT 2 N Z K - B A R R A C E - K & X R A C E - C O M M O D O R E S C U P * N O T I C E O F R A C E Page 5

6 ATTACHMENT 3 N Z K - B A R R A C E - K & X R A C E - C O M M O D O R E S C U P * N O T I C E O F R A C E Page 6