2017 OPTIMIST SPRING SERIES

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1 2017 OPTIMIST SPRING SERIES Green Fleet Intermediate Fleet 16 September 2 December 2017 NOTICE OF RACE & SAILING INSTRUCTIONS Organising Authority THE ROYAL QUEENSLAND YACHT SQUADRON

2 INTRODUCTION Racing is a major component of the Optimist Training Program, contributing significantly to the skills-development of sailors and allowing them to improve their independence overall on the water. The aim of the racing program is to facilitate junior sailors exposure to competitive racing, in an environment that is not overwhelming for them. Their allocated coaches will be on the water with them providing support and coaching them through the course (Green Fleet and Intermediate), maximizing the quality of this experience. This Notice of Race covers the racing element of the overall Optimist Training Program. The exact training times/dates are to be specified by the Sailing Academy and your coach/s. The entry fee stated in this Notice of Race covers racing. Some training may come complimentary with the purchase of an entry to this series (which is compulsory for all competitors in racing or training). 1 RULES 1.1. The series will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing The AS Special Regulations Part 2 Off the Beach Classes and AS Prescriptions will apply The World Sailing Introductory Rules of Sailing will apply to Green Fleet, as shown in Attachment On water coaching for all Green Fleet, Intermediate and Open sailors is allowed. 2 ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY 2.1. The series is open to all RQYS Junior Members in the International Optimist dinghy class All competitors shall apply with rule 46 and RRS 46 PERSON IN CHARGE: A boat shall have on board a person in charge designated by the member of organization that entered the boat. See rule RRS 55 TRASH DISPOSAL: A competitor shall not intentionally put trash in the water. This rule applies at all times while afloat. The penalty for a breach of this rule may be less than disqualification Entry in this series shall be lodged at the following (Green and Intermediate only) There is no entry cut-off date; competitors may enter the event mid-season Competitors are not eligible to be included in the results until full payment of the series fee is made. 3 FEES 3.1. The series entry fees are: Green Fleet - $ for racing and one (1) training session per week Intermediate - Fleet: $ for racing + $50.00/month covering training & regatta support Open Fleet - Racing fees as per 133 rd Sailing Season Notice of Race. Training & Regatta Support $100/month. 4 VENUE Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron as per Attachment 1. 5 BOATS 5.1. A limited number of hirable RQYS Fiberglass Optimists are available Fee is $ for this series which includes the boat and a numbered sail A limited number of hirable RQYS Tackers Poly Optimists are available to Green Fleet only Pricing is $50.00 per series which includes the boat and a numbered Tackers sail. 6 DIVISIONS 6.1. Green Fleet may be split into divisions: a) Poly Optimist b) Fiberglass Optimist 6.2. Intermediate will compete in one division a) Fiberglass Optimist

3 7 SCHEDULE The schedule is as per the table below: DATE FLEET EVENT FIRST WARNING SIGNAL /TIME 16 September 2017 GREEN, INTERMEDIATE Four (4) Races September 2017 GREEN, INTERMEDIATE Four (4) Races September 2017 OPEN Four (4) Races: Training September 2017 GREEN, INTERMEDIATE Four (4) Races October 2017 GREEN, INTERMEDIATE Four (4) Races October 2017 OPEN Four (4) Races: Training October 2017 GREEN, INTERMEDIATE LAY DAY (Flying 11 and 29ers Regatta RQYS) 21 October 2017 GREEN, INTERMEDIATE Four (4) Races October 2017 OPEN Four (4) Races: Training October 2017 GREEN, INTERMEDIATE Four (4) Races November 2017 GREEN, INTERMEDIATE Four (4) Races November 2017 OPEN Four (4) Races: Training November 2017 GREEN, INTERMEDIATE Four (4) Races November 2017 GREEN, INTERMEDIATE Four (4) Races November 2017 OPEN Four (4) Races: Training November 2017 GREEN, INTERMEDIATE Four (4) Races December 2017 GREEN, INTERMEDIATE Three (3) Races December 2017 OPEN Three (3) Races: Training December 2017 GREEN, INTERMEDIATE, OPEN Presentation on Junior Rigging Lawn 11:00 8 SAFETY REGULATIONS 8.1. All skippers shall SIGN ON before racing each day and SIGN OFF at the earliest possible time after the completion of racing SIGN ON and OFF for racing is to be done at the Sailing Academy entrance for Green Fleet SIGN ON and OFF for racing is to be done at the RQYS Regatta Office for Intermediate Fleet and Open Fleet The skipper of a boat that retires or does not intend to continue racing is required to SIGN OFF immediately on return to shore A boat that retires from a race shall notify the race committee as soon as possible A boat shall not leave the course area without the permission and acknowledgment of their supervising instructor/coach Failure to sign-on shall result in that boat being penalised two (2) points for the first race of the session (but not worse than DNF) Failure to sign-off shall result in that boat being penalised two (2) points for the last race of the session (but not worse than DNF) Penalties will be applied without a hearing. This changes RRS 63.1 and A Competitors shall comply with the following harbour bylaws: All sailing vessels shall give way to powered vessels at all times whilst inside the Manly Boat Harbour Once outside the Manly Boat Harbour, competitors are to as soon as possible stay outside of the main channel, keeping clear of powered vessels. 9 CHANGES TO THE SAILING INSTRUCTIONS 9.1. Any changes to the Sailing Instructions made before 1600 hours of the day prior, will be ed to all entered competitors as well as posted on the Sailing Academy notice board as an amendment or a notice, on the day of.

4 9.2. Any changes to the Sailing Instructions made after 1600 hours of the day prior, will be posted on the Sailing Academy notice board. 10 TARGET TIMES CLASS/FLEET TARGET TIME TIME LIMIT FINISH WINDOW Green Fleet Poly Optimist 25 minutes 45 minutes 20 minutes Green Fleet Optimist 20 minutes 40 minutes 20 minutes Intermediate Optimist 20 minutes 40 minutes 15 minutes Open Optimist 20 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes 11 CLASS FLAGS The Green Fleet (both divisions) class flag is Green with a White Optimist Insignia The Intermediate Fleet class flag is Blue with a White Optimist Insignia The Open Fleet class flag is White with a Black Optimist Insignia. 12 THE START The starting line will be between a staff displaying an orange flag on the start vessel To alert boats that a race or sequence of races will begin soon, the orange starting line flag will be displayed with one sound at least five (5) minutes before a warning signal is made Four (4) minutes before the start, the Preparatory flag shall be raised One (1) minute before the start, the Preparatory flag shall be lowered Zero (0) minutes before the start, the class/warning signal flag shall be lowered No warning signal shall be made after 1200 on race days. 13 THE FINISH The finish line will be between the start/finish vessel and an orange teardrop located to the starboard to the start/finish vessel, as displayed in Attachment SCORING The Low Point System of RRS Appendix A will apply Four (4) races are required to be completed to constitute a series When fewer than five (5) races have been completed, a boat s series score will be the total of her race scores When from five (5) to nine (9) races have been completed, a boat s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score When ten (10) or more races have been completed, a boat s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst two (2) scores.

5 15 DISCAIMER OF ENTRY Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See RRS 4, Decision to Race. The organising 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. 16 INSURANCE Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of $10m per event or equivalent. 17 FURTHER INFORMATION For further information please contact: RQYS Sailing Office and/or Sailing Academy or sailing@rqys.com.au

6 ATTACHMENT 1 REGATTA HARBOUR Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions: 2017 RQYS Optimist Spring Series Green Fleet and Intermediate Fleet

7 ATTACHMENT 2 APPROXIMATE RACING AREA Course Area

8 ATTACHMENT 3 WS INTRODUCTORY RULES OF SAILING

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10 ATTACHMENT 5 COURSE DIAGRAM CODE COURSE MARKS DESCRIPTION OT1 Start Finish Marks 1, 2 & 3: Orange Inflatables OT2 Start Finish Start & Finish Pin: Orange Teardrops OT3 Start Finish Change Mark: Yellow Cylinder

11 Relevant Club Contacts RQYS Sailing Academy Coordinator Katy Jones / sailingacademy@rqys.com.au RQYS Regattas, Series & Results Bec Ellem / sailing@rqys.com.au Australian Optimist Championships 3 10 January RQYS There will be a Green Fleet Camp which includes training and coached racing with results, Intermediate Racing and Open Racing. All RQYS Optimist sailors strongly encouraged to enter. Notice of Race and more information coming soon!

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