Notice of Race International Star Class Swiss Championship 2011

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2 1 Organizing Auority Thunersee-Yachtclub P.O. Box 4729, / Sonnmattweg 19; CH-3600 Thun In co-operation wi e Swiss Star Class Association ( represented by Christoph Gautschi, Apfelbergstr. 7, CH-9430 St. Margereen ch.gautschi at gautschi-ag.ch Tel.: Chairman of e Organizing Committee Erika Ingold, Brunnadernstr. 14, 3006 Bern ingoldm at bluewin.ch Tel.: Chairman of e Jury Hannes Gubler, Rebwiesenstr. 54, CH-8702 Zollikon hannes.gubler at sunrise.ch Tel.: Measurer Samy Smits, Kupferwiesenstr. 6, CH-9320 Arbon s.smits at bluewin.ch Tel.: Swiss Sailing Official Hanspeter Zimmermann, Krattigstrasse 36, CH-3700 Spiez habi.zimmermann at bluewin.ch Tel.: Chairman of e Race Committee Hans Jürg Saner, Fuchsweg 4a, CH-8044 Gockhausen hjsaner at gmx.ch Tel.: Harbor Master Marc Clemann, c/o Thunersee-Yachtclub, P.O.Box, CH-3600 Thun hafenwart at unersee-yachtclub.ch Tel.: Venue and Date 2.1 The Championship will be held from Tuesday 19 to Sunday 24 July 2011 in Thoune. 3 Rules 3.1 The regatta will be governed by e "rules" as defined in e ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing. 3.2 The "Regulations for Swiss Championships" of Swiss Sailing will apply. 3.3 Swiss federal law for inland navigation wi local amendments will apply. 3.4 The Star Class Rules will apply. 3.4 Sailing Instruction of e Star Class Swiss Championship In case of a conflict between languages e German text will prevail. 4 Eligibility 4.1 The regatta is open to boats from oer countries an Switzerland. 4.2 Competitors must be members of a Club affiliated to ISAF. For Swiss competitors e amendments of Swiss Sailing to e Eligibility Code will apply. 4.3 The person in charge of a boat shall be a member of e Star Class Association. Page 2 / 7

3 5 Advertising 5.1 Advertising will be permitted in accordance wi class rules, ISAF Advertising Code Regulation 20 and Swiss Sailing Regulations of Advertising. 5.2 Advertising of e Main Sponsor of e Event on e boats is possible (ISAF Advertising Code, Regulation 20.4) 6 Entry 6.1 Entries shall be submitted using e official Entry Form, completely filled out. The following documents shall be enclosed to e Entry Form: - Measurement Certificate wi Weight Certificate. - Proof of club membership or license. - Proof of ird-party liability insurance Proof of approval for advertising. 6.2 The Entry Form shall be submitted to: 6.3 Deadline for Entries: st Entries shall be received by e Organizing Auority not later en 1 June 2011 (post stamp). Late entries will be accepted up to 19 July Entry fee up to e June, 1 : CHF per boat. Entry fee later e June, 2 : CHF per boat. 6.5 Payment instructions for Entry Fees: Bank: Valiant Bank AG 3001 Bern Bank-ESR: IBAN: IBAN CH SWIFT / BIC: VABECH22XXX Starflotte TB c/o Marc Friderich von-gunten-strasse 12 CH-3006 Bern st Post account No.: Bank account No.: Beneficiary: Remark: Starflotte Thuner-Bielersee CH-3000 Bern Entry Fee SM 2011, xxx-nnnn (Nation and Sailnumber) Competitors from foreign countries will be able to pay e Entry Fee during registration at e Race Office in Swiss francs. 7 Schedule of Races 7.1 Program: Tuesday, 19 July :00 20:00 Check-in at Race Office, handover Sailing Instructions, Measuring Wednesday, 20 July :00 20:00 Check-in at Race Office, handover Sailing Instructions, Measuring Thursday, 21 July :00 10:00 11:00 14:00 after e races Check-in at Race Office, handover Sailing Instructions, Measuring Skipper-Meeting First Warning Signal Cocktails, Prize giving daily-winners Page 3 / 7

4 Friday, 22 July 2011 after e races Competitors at disposal of e Race Committee. Cocktails, Prize giving daily-winners Saturday, 23 July 2011 after e races Competitors at disposal of e Race Committee. Cocktails, Prize giving daily-winners Sunday, 24 July :00 Competitors at disposal of e Race Committee. Last warning signal Prize giving party, closing ceremony 7.2 Scheduled Races: - The Championship will be sailed wi a maximum of 6 valid races. - To constitute e Championship, at least 4 valid races shall be sailed during e scheduled time. - At any day no more an 3 valid races will be sailed, except at at only one day 4 valid races can be sailed. - If 4 or more valid races are sailed until Saturday evening, 1 race only is scheduled on Sunday. 8 Measurement 8.1 The check of e Measurement Certificates and measurements will take place in e tent next to e Clubhouse. 8.2 No first measurements will be carried out. 9 Scoring 9.1 The Low Point Scoring System of Appendix A RRS will apply. 9.2 If 4 or more valid races have been completed, a boat s series score will be e total of her race scores excluding her worst score. 10 Prizes 10.1 The following prizes will be awarded: - Championship Medals for e first 3 boats - Prizes for e first 10 boats - Souvenirs for each competitor 11 Mooring and Parking 11.1 For every boat a suitable place will be provided by e harbor master or e organizer. Arrangements of e harbor master or e organizers shall be biding Parking permits will be distributed during registration. Cars and trailers of participants will only parked at assigned areas. Arrangements of e organizers will be binding Parking of caravans or mobile homes at e club parking area is not allowed. 12 Support boats 12.1 Support boats shall be registered at e Race Office before e beginning of e event. Auorization for e navigation on e waters must be obtained from e participants emselves. A valid ird-party liability insurance shall be produced at request Support boats will be part of e security arrangements for e event. Page 4 / 7

5 13 Social Events 13.1 The following events will be organized: Wednesday, 20 July: Official opening ceremony in e inner city of Thoune Friday, 22 July: 100 Years Star Class Celebration Party at e Thunersee-Yachtclub Saturday, 23 July: Sailors party at e Thunersee-Yachtclub 13.2 Registration for ese events must be submitted enclosed to e Entry Form. 14 Doping Competitors are reminded of rule 5 and ISAF Regulation 21 Anti Doping Rule and Anti Doping Code, which ban e use of drugs. Drugs testing may take place during e event in accordance wi rules of Antidoping Switzerland / Swiss Olympic 15 Liability and Insurance 15.1 Competitors participate in e regatta entirely at eir own risk (RRS rule 4 - Decision to race). The organizing auority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or dea sustained in conjunction wi or prior to, during or after e regatta Each participating boat shall be insured wi valid ird-party liability insurance wi adequate cover per event (min. 1,5 Mio CHF or min. 1,0 Mio Euro) and valid for racing. 16 Accommodation and Food supply 16.1 For information about accommodation see our championship website Please consider our sponsors and partners Caravans or mobile home places are available at e TCS Camping, 10 min. walking distance from e club. Phone: +41 (0) During e entire championship, e restaurant at e Thunersee-Yachtclub will be open. Page 5 / 7

6 Entry Form from 19 to 24 July 2011 Boat Nat.-Sailnumber: Name of e boat:... Person in charge Lastname:... Firstname:... Street:... No.... Zip:... City:... Country:... License No.:... Phone: Club Swiss Sailing / ISAF:..... Crew Lastname:... Firstname:... Club:... License No.:... Support-Boat Yes... Registration No.:... No... Attachment The following documents shall be enclosed: - Measurement Certificate wi Weight Certificate - Proof of approval for advertising - Proof of club membership or License - Proof of ird-party liability insurance Declaration I hereby confirm at e entered and e associated crew meet all requirements and regulations of e championship. I confirm at is is also true wi reference to eligibility, advertisement and doping in accordance wi e Swiss Sailing implementing regulations. The person in charge commits to fulfilling e rules of ISAF as well as all oer applicable rules and regulations. I also accept at neier e Organizing Auority, nor Race Committee nor any oer Members, Employees or associates of Thunersee-Yachtclub bear any responsibility for any loss of life or loss, damage or injury to persons, property or boats at may occur in connection wi is event. Place and date... Signature... Lastname and address... (if not identical wi person in charge) Page 6 / 7

7 Registration Form Social-Program from 19 to 24 July 2011 Boat Nat.-Sailnumber: Person in Charge Lastname:... Firstname:... Event Sailor (in e entry fees included) Accompanying (not included in entry fees) Children (CHF per person)... Children (CHF 50.- per person)... Children Friday, 22 July Years Star Class Celebration Party Saturday, 23 July 2011 Diner The Tune-Up Race to e will be held at e 43 Rostige Kanne from 16 to 17 July 2011, e weekend before e championships. I would like to confirm already today e participation to e Rostige Kanne and Tune-Up Race and to e social program Saturday, 16 July 2011 Dinner (CHF 50.- per person)... Children Children below 12 years are free of charge. The fee for accompanying persons will be charged directly at e event in cash. Place and date... Signature... Page 7 / 7