Olympic Classes Handbook 2018

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1 Olympic Classes Handbook 2018 V

2 Olympic Classes Handbook 2018 Racing Department Royal Yachting Association RYA House Ensign Way Hamble Hampshire SO31 4YA Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) : racing@rya.org.uk Website: Useful Websites: World Sailing.. British Olympic Association.... UK Anti Doping...

3 Contents Racing Charter... 7 Application of RYA Racing Charter... 9 British Sailing Team Programme RYA Racing Staff Olympic Steering Group (OSG) British Sailing Team Coaches British Sailing Team Support Staff Class Association Contacts Olympic Classes Event Programme and Qualification System Finn Programme Programme er Programme erFX Programme Nacra 17 Programme Laser Programme Radial Programme RS: X Programme mR Programme Venue Information RYA National Rankings Notice of Race RYA Olympic Classes Spring Series

4 Foreword Welcome to the 2018 Olympic Classes Handbook (OCH) was another very successful season with Britain once again delivering more medals in Olympic Class competition than any other nation. It also saw a change in team management with both Mark Robinson and myself new to the team. We are very excited about the prospects for Tokyo 2020 and we are both looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead. It certainly doesn t get any easier to win an Olympic medal and so we need to continually raise the bar. The Sailing World Cup Series will continue to play a key part in a sailor s Olympic campaign, both for seasoned campaigners and aspirants alike. In 2018 a shortened series will climax with a final in the 2024 Olympic venue in Marseille in June. This will be followed by the start of a new series in September, with an opening regatta in the 2020 Olympic venue, Enoshima. In addition, the range of class championships and EUROSAF events, provide numerous opportunities for high quality competition. Whilst Paralympic sailing will not feature in Tokyo 2020, we remain committed to working alongside World Sailing and other nations to get the sport reinstated in We have agreed a programme of grants, coaching and other support, which will assist sailors with potential future Paralympic aspirations to attend key events. This will enable them to still campaign at the highest level, whilst deliberations surrounding the sport s Paralympic future continue. Continued participation in key events by competitors from all over the world will be crucial to the attempt to get Paralympic sailing reinstated in The Olympic Classes Handbook (OCH) remains an important tool for aspiring Olympic sailors and provides information regarding: All Olympic sailing programmes Olympic class events and qualification events Eligibility and the s used to provide travel grants to key international regattas Entry criteria to the World Class Programme RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 4

5 It remains a live document subject to revision, and the latest version can be viewed on the British Sailing Team website. As part of the process to develop aspiring talent transferring from the Youth Classes into the Olympic Classes, we will be continuing our new programme, the Podium Potential Pathway (P3) squad. This programme supports sailors through a transition which often comes at a challenging time. Sailors are often required to balance their commitment to the sport together with the demands of higher education. Sailors aspiring to join Podium Potential Pathway (P3), the Podium Potential Squad (P2) or the World Class Podium Squad (P1) should refer to the pages which outline the eligibility criteria. It should be noted that this is the criteria in order to be considered for selection and that simply achieving the criteria will not automatically ensure a squad place. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please contact the Podium Potential or Pathway Managers in the first instance. The RYA continues to run an Olympic Classes Spring Series for all classes (except Laser and Radial - see their class pages for details) in conjunction with the class associations. This is compulsory for all sailors on the Podium Potential Pathway (P3). Please find details of the class organised events in the relevant class calendar. The RYA organised events will be held as follows: 3 rd / 4th February 2018, WPNSA 10 th / 11 th March 2018, WPNSA The 2018 domestic calendar is rounded off with the RYA National Ranking Series. This is compulsory for all sailors on the World Class Programme. Please find details of the class organised events in the relevant class calendar. The RYA organised events will be held as follows: 27 th / 28 th October 2018, WPNSA 3 rd / 4th November 2018, WPNSA RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 5

6 The RYA Olympic Classes Spring Series and the RYA National Ranking Series continue to form part of the Qualification Series for grants and places at selected international events. The Notice of Race (NOR) for the RYA Olympic Classes Spring Series can be found on page 47 in this booklet. This will also be posted on the RYA Events website. Rio 2016, where the sailing team contributed to such an inspiring Team GB performance, already seems like a distant memory. Tokyo 2020 is now fast approaching and qualifying our nation s entry in all 10 Olympic Classes at the combined Olympic Class World Championships in Aarhus in August is an important stepping stone along the way. You can rest assured that we will leave no stone unturned in our quest for Olympic success in Tokyo 2020 and by working together we can remain the most successful sailing nation in the world. I wish you a hugely successful and rewarding year of training and competition in Ian Walker MBE RYA Director of Racing & Performance Director RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 6

7 Racing Charter Objectives To provide the framework for everyone to enjoy the sport of sailboat racing in whatever capacity and to whatever level the individual desires. To ensure that the sport of sailboat racing welcomes all people and treats them equally. To ensure that those who experience sailboat racing are encouraged to continue. Principles and Practices The sport welcomes all participants; it relies largely on selfcompliance and self-policing. Those that deliberately take unfair advantage of this or behave in an inappropriate manner, either on or off the water, can expect action to be taken against them. Competitors agree to compete in compliance with the rules and behave in accordance with accepted standards of sailboat racing. When involved in a genuine dispute, all parties to the dispute and those deciding the matter will use the established procedures for achieving resolution. Foul or abusive language, intimidation, aggressive behaviour or lack of respect for others and their property will not be tolerated. Organisers, officials and other providers of sailboat racing agree to provide the fairest racing possible. This includes encouraging feed- RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 7

8 back and facilitating the resolution of genuine disputes (including protests) in a timely and proper manner. Coaches and other advisers agree to encourage their competitors to compete, and behave in compliance with the above principles and practices. This Charter applies equally to those who organise, manage, coach, advise, judge, provide services and compete (including those who support competitors) in sailboat racing. The RYA encourages the adoption and implementation of this Charter, and provides guidance and support to individuals and organisations to assist implementation. This guidance and support is consistent with the practices of World Sailing. For further information visit RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 8

9 Application of RYA Racing Charter Through its Racing Charter, the RYA seeks to promote fair and enjoyable racing for all. What competitors should expect: Racing that, as far as possible, is fair, enjoyable and safe Shore facilities, administration and race management to acceptable standards and appropriate to the event A way to complain or make a suggestion, and a response to complaints and suggestions Prompt resolution of any disputes What is expected of competitors: Courtesy and respect to other competitors, officials, and other users of the water, both afloat and ashore Compliance with the rules, and take a penalty when required by the rules Use of the provided services to resolve any disputes Resolution of Racing Disputes: The RYA encourages the adoption of the exoneration penalty, advisory hearings and RYA arbitration in addition to protest hearings to improve the understanding of and compliance with the Racing Rules of Sailing. See px Unacceptable Behaviour: The RYA encourages the use of rule 69 and rule 2 to penalise and deter unacceptable behaviour both on and off the water. Guidelines on their application in the UK are included on the RYA website. See RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 9

10 British Sailing Team Programme Guidelines for Eligibility The following is a guide to help you establish whether you could be considered for inclusion in the World Class programme at one of six levels. The tables below should be read in conjunction with the Criteria Notes. WCP Support Squad UK Sport Level Criteria Named on the WC Programme UK Sport APA (Per head per annum) Boat Allowance Programme Funding for international programme Eligible for event grants via UK Q s Games / Worlds Europeans A Top 3 N/A P1 B Top 8 Top

11 WCP Support Squad UK Sport Level Criteria Named on the WC Programme UK Sport APA (Per head per annum) Boat Allowance Programme Funding for international programme Eligible for event grants via UK Q s Worlds Europeans C Full time UK base British Sailing Team, Weymouth and Portland hub. Maximum 2 years before transition to Top 8 at Worlds (B level) Top 15 Top P2 D Normally full time UK base British Sailing Team Weymouth and Portland hub Maximum 2 years before transition to Top 15 at Worlds (C level) Top 30 Top

12 Squad UK Sport Level Europeans Criteria Age Group Olympic Class Worlds / Europeans (U21, U22 etc.) Age Group Youth Class Worlds / Europeans Named on the WC Programme WCP Support UK Sport APA (Per head per annum) Boat Allowance Programme Funding for international programme Eligible for event grants via UK Q s E Top 30 Top 3 Exceptionally, top3 Class Youth Worlds / World Sailing Youth Worlds 4000 F N/A Top 20% Top 10% N/A P3 Programme Entry Criteria: P3 sailors may also receive: P3 Minimum top 10% Youth and/or Junior international performer at Class World or Europeans or Youth Sailing World Championships and/or meets the needs of the programme. Demonstrate achievement of the benchmark standards in the fitness preparation and commitment / behaviours expected of the World Class Programme. Has an agreed individual / team development and action plan for an appropriate Olympic class. Has the required Olympic class boat or feeder boat (as determined by the RYA) and team (DH) Has submitted a suitable programme in collaboration with the relevant Youth Pathway Manager. Expected to achieve transition to E level within 3 years/ Hub camp based, Weymouth and Portland, coaching and sports science and medicine support. Coach support to targeted class age group and European based multi-class international EUROSAF events.

13 Criteria Notes: In addition to the guidance criteria above, consideration for inclusion at all levels is based on cyclical number fluctuations and constraints, World Sailing Class changes and RYA World Class Programme strategies driven by the best use of resources to meet the medal winning aims of the World Class Programme, as directed by the RYA Director of Racing. To be eligible for consideration for selection to the World Class Podium Programme (P1) sailors must have an Olympic Games focussed programme and a realistic chance of winning a medal in a major international competition within 4 years, in addition to meeting the performance criteria. Levels of support offered to Podium athletes can be at different levels subject to individual programme. For sailors in the WCP further information can be found in the Athlete Handbook on the RYA website. Performance criteria are minimum requirements to be considered for selection to the WCP simply achieving the criteria will not automatically result in a squad place. Results are athletes (not nations) and European Championship results exclude non Europeans. The length of time a sailor remains at a level will be continually reviewed, however, as a guideline, sailors are expected to requalify as a minimum as follows: Level A at one of the next two World Championships (or appropriate Olympics/Pre-Olympics). Levels B - at either the next World or European Championships (or appropriate Olympics/Pre-Olympics). RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 13

14 In addition to the performance criteria, athletes also need to meet and maintain the relevant profiling benchmark standards and exhibit the values and behaviours of the programme. A or B status sailors who change boat will drop one funding level except in exceptional circumstances and will then be required to deliver a qualifying result at the next qualifying event. A or B status doublehanded sailors who change crew will drop one funding level except in exceptional circumstances and will then be required to deliver a qualifying result at the next qualifying event. Where crew or class changes result in doublehanded sailors having different funding levels, their funding level will be equalised to the level achieved at the next qualification event. Funding is subject to sailors maintaining the terms of their RYA World Class Agreements. RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 14

15 RYA Racing Staff Name Ian Walker Position Director of Racing Telephone Mobile Name Anna Warren Position Racing Operations Manager Direct Dial Mobile Name Mark Robinson Position Olympic Performance Manager Direct Dial Mobile Name Barrie Edgington Position Olympic Podium Potential Manager Direct Dial Mobile Name Will Carson Position Racing Communications Manager Direct Dial Mobile Name Sasha Lines Position Olympic Operations Manager Direct Dial Mobile RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 15

16 Name Caroline Hoy Position Senior Olympic Programme Administrator Direct Dial Name Zoe Draper Position Senior Olympic Programme Administrator Direct Dial Name Adriana Wright Position Sponsorship Officer Direct Dial Mobile Name Jackie Reid Position Safeguarding and Equality Manager Direct Dial Name Mark Nicholls Position Youth Racing Manager Mobile Name Roy McCubbin Position Double Handed Pathway Manager Mobile Name Tim Hall Position Single Handed Pathway Manager Mobile RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 16

17 Olympic Steering Group (OSG) Name Jarrod Simpson (Chairman) Address c/o RYA House, Ensign Way, Hamble, SO31 4YA Mobile Name Rob Andrews Address c/o RYA House, Ensign Way, Hamble, SO31 4YA Mobile Name Saskia Clark Address c/o RYA House, Ensign Way, Hamble, SO31 4YA Mobile Name Sarah Gosling Address c/o RYA House, Ensign Way, Hamble, SO31 4YA Mobile Name Mark Robinson Address RYA House, Ensign Way, Hamble, SO31 4YA Mobile Name Ian Walker Address RYA House, Ensign Way, Hamble, SO31 4YA Mobile RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 17

18 British Sailing Team Coaches Class Finn Podium Coach Matt Howard Mobile Class 49er Podium Coach Ben Rhodes Mobile Class 49erFX Podium Coach Ian Martin Mobile Class 470 Women Podium Coach Elliot Willis Mobile Class Nacra 17 Podium Coach Hugh Styles Mobile Class Laser Podium Coach Chris Gowers Mobile Class Radial Podium Coach Penny Clark Mobile RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 18

19 Class RS:X Men Podium Coach Dom Tidey Mobile Class RS:X Women Podium Coach Barrie Edgington Mobile Class Lead Pathway Men s Single Handed Coach James Gray Mobile jsg_grayz@hotmail.com Class Lead Pathway Double Handed Symmetric Coach Jonny McGovern Mobile jonnymcgovern@hotmail.co.uk Class Lead Pathway Double Handed Asymmetric Coach Nick Redding Mobile nick_redding@hotmail.co.uk Class Lead Pathway Windsurfing Coach Oli Woodcock Mobile oli_woodcock@hotmail.com RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 19

20 British Sailing Team Support Staff Name Paul Mullan Position Head of Sports Science and Sports Medicine Mobile Name Lily Devine Position Lead Physiotherapist Mobile Name Matt Tinsley Position Physiotherapist Mobile Name Simon Crampton Position Lead Psychologist Mobile Name Sophie Walton Position Psychologist Mobile Name Alex Hopson Position Strength & Conditioning Coach Mobile Name Ian White Position Physiologist Mobile RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 20

21 Name Alex Anastasiou Position Physiologist Mobile Name Carl Douglas Position Performance Skills Coach Mobile Name Dr. David Gorrod Position Honorary Medical Officer Telephone Mobile Name Brad Bradbury Position RYA Equipment Store Manager Telephone Mobile Name Phil Martin Position RYA Bosun Telephone RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 21

22 Class Association Contacts Class Finn International Website UK Website Secretary Martin Hughes Telephone Number Address Class Laser and Radial International Website UK Website Secretary Dorothy Beadsworth Telephone Number Address Class International Website UK Website Secretary Address 470 Men and Women Neil Marsden Class 49er and 49erFX International Website UK Website Secretary Simon Hiscocks Telephone Number Address Class Nacra 17 International Website UK Website Class Manager Ben Remocker Address RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 22

23 Class RS:X International Website Chairperson Nigel Ashworth Telephone Number Address Class UK Windsurfing Association UK Website Chairperson Bob Ingram Telephone Number Address Class 2.4mR International Website Chairperson Megan Pascoe Telephone Number Address RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 23

24 Olympic Classes Event Programme and Qualification System The following pages show the current programme of events for Olympic classes. It also indicates how grants and event qualification places, where applicable, will be allocated to sailors. Further details regarding how the process is managed can be found below and also on the relevant class page. The events programme and, from time to time the qualification, is subject to change and therefore the latest and applicable version of this document remains online on the British Sailing Team website. RYA Grants The RYA provides a limited amount of grant support to sailors, who are not on the World Class Programme at levels A - E, to help them attend Senior and Junior European Championships and key EUROSAF events. Sailing World Cup events and Senior World Championships will usually not be supported. The grant is approximately the traveling costs, based on double or triple trailing, calculated by the RYA. The grant amounts are dependent upon the levels of funding available and are normally paid one month prior to the event. All grants are repayable immediately if the sailor does not attend the regatta for any reason. Grants will not be handed down in the event of the grant winner not attending the event. Grant recipients are subject to an RYA code of conduct which must be signed and returned before payment will be made. Qualification System The qualification s for all of the available grants and/or places are shown in this booklet under each class programme. RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 24

25 Qualification Series Standings for 470, Finn, RS:X, Nacra 17, 49er, 49erFX and 2.4mR can be found here. Laser and Radial Ladder Standings and the qualifying for sailors places to Europeans can be found on the UKLA Website. The Sailing World Cup Qualification System can be found here. Qualification Series: Best 2 events from last 3 Scoring System The events discard for grant qualification for events is outlined on the respective class page in this booklet. The Qualification Series results table is formed using the overall finishing positions of individual events in the series. In the event of the cancellation without racing of an individual Qualification Series event, either in advance or at the event, due to unforeseen circumstances, unsuitable weather, lack of entries etc., the Qualification Series will disregard this event for the purpose of grant allocation and standings. For multi handed classes the grant goes to the helm and is awarded based on the results of the helm. Exceeding EUROSAF and Sailing World Cup Entry Quotas Where GBR entries to EUROSAF, Sailing World Cup or other events exceed the quota set by the organisers, entries given to the RYA will be allocated based on the used for grant qualification for that event. If no grants are available for the event, entries given to the RYA will be allocated based on the National Rankings taken on the final deadline for entries date, as specified in the Notice of Race. The RYA reserves the right to select A and B status sailors. RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 25

26 Qualification for 2018 Sailing World Championships 1. All sailors who would like to request entry to represent GBR at the 2018 Sailing World Championships shall register with the RYA by 1st February 2018 by sending an to this effect to Sasha Lines Late applications for entries will be accepted at the sole discretion of the RYA Olympic Steering Group. 2. A link to the qualification can be found here: 3. World Sailing requires Member National Authorities (which is the RYA for GBR sailors) to the nominate sailors who will participate at the 2018 Sailing Worlds Championships. 4. Given the complex qualification process, the RYA needs to have in place an entry Priority Ranking List. 5. The OSG will determine the RYA s entry Priority Ranking List for GBR. The OSG will use any information it thinks is relevant to create the Priority Ranking List, including the following primary indicators: a. RYA World Class Programme A and B status sailors. b. International Indicator Event(s) as per the table below, on a cumulative series score with ties broken on the basis of the last event. c National Ranking Series / UKLA Ladder (as appropriate). 6. For the purpose of clarity, Indicators are not Qualifiers 7. The OSG will use its best endeavours to announce the selected sailor(s) in each class on or before 1 June RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 26

27 Finn Programme 2018 RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 27

28 Finn Grants and Qualification Event Qualification Grants GBR Places Princess Sofia EUROSAF 06/11/2017 Finn Europeans 2018 Medemblik 2018 Kiel Week 2018 Finn Silver Cup 2018 Palamos 2018 Princess Sofia /11/ /02/ /05/ /06/ /11/ /11/ Class 1 EUROSAF 1 EUROSAF 1 * Class 1 1 EUROSAF EUROSAF For qualification for 2018 Sailing World Championships, please see page 26. * In the event that the recipient also qualifies for a grant from the class association, the RYA will award 50% of the grant. Qualification Series: Best 2 events from last 3 RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 28

29 470 Programme 2018 RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 29

30 470 Grants and Qualification Event Qualification Grants GBR Places Princess Sofia 2018 Qualification series 2 x Men EUROSAF at 06/11/ x Women 470 Europeans 2018 Qualification series at 05/02/2018 Medemblik 2018 Kiel Week Junior Europeans Junior Worlds 2018 Palamos 2018 Princess Sofia 2019 Qualification series at 23/04/2018 Qualification series at 23/04/2018 Qualification series at 23/04/2018 Qualification series at 23/04/2018 Qualification series at 05/11/2018 Qualification series at 05/11/ x Men 2 x Women 2 x Men 2 x Women 2 x Men 2 x Women 2 x Men 2 x Women 2 x Men 2 x Women 12 x Men 2 x Women 2 x Men 2 x Women Class EUROSAF EUROSAF Class Class EUROSAF EUROSAF For qualification for 2018 Sailing World Championships, please see page 26. Qualification Series: Best 2 events from last 3 RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 30

31 49er Programme 2018 RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 31

32 49er Grants and Qualification Event Qualification Grants GBR Places Princess Sofia 2018 Qualification Series at 2 EUROSAF 20/11/2017 Medemblik 2018 Kiel Week er Europeans er Junior Worlds 2018 Palamos 2018 Princess Sofia /04/ /04/ /04/ /04/ /11/ /11/ EUROSAF 2 EUROSAF 2 Class 2 Class 2 EUROSAF 2 EUROSAF For qualification for 2018 Sailing World Championships, please see page 26. Qualification Series: Best 2 events from last 3 RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 32

33 49erFX Programme 2018 RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 33

34 49erFX Grants and Qualification Event Qualification Grants GBR Places Princess Sofia 2018 Qualification Series at 2 EUROSAF 20/11/2017 Medemblik 2018 Kiel Week er Europeans er Junior Worlds 2018 Palamos 2018 Princess Sofia /04/ /04/ /04/ /04/ /11/ /11/ EUROSAF 2 EUROSAF 2 Class 2 Class 2 EUROSAF 2 EUROSAF For qualification for 2018 Sailing World Championships, please see page 26. Qualification Series: Best 2 events from last 3 RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 34

35 Nacra 17 Programme 2018 RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 35

36 Nacra 17 Grants and Qualification Event Qualification Grants GBR Places Princess Sofia EUROSAF 06/11/2017 Medemblik 2018 Kiel Week 2018 Nacra 17 Europeans 2018 Nacra Junior Worlds 2018 Princess Sofia /03/ /03/ /03/ /03/ /11/ EUROSAF 1 EUROSAF 1 Class 1 Class 1 EUROSAF For qualification for 2018 Sailing World Championships, please see page 26. Qualification Series: Best 2 events from last 3 RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 36

37 Laser Programme 2018 RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 37

38 Laser Grants and Qualification Event Qualification Grants GBR Places Princess Sofia 2018 UKLA Ladder 2 EUROSAF 23/10/2017 Laser Europeans 2018 Medemblik 2018 Kiel Week 2018 Palamos 2018 Princess Sofia 2019 UKLA Ladder 16/04/2018 UKLA Ladder 16/04/2018 UKLA Ladder 16/04/2018 UKLA Ladder 22/10/2018 UKLA Ladder 22/10/ Class 2 EUROSAF 2 * EUROSAF 2 * EUROSAF 2 EUROSAF For qualification for 2018 Sailing World Championships, please see page 26. * This grant will not be awarded if the recipient also qualifies for a grant from RYA British Youth Sailing. Qualification Series: UKLA Ladder RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 38

39 Radial Programme 2018 RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 39

40 Radial Grants and Qualification Event Qualification Grants GBR Places Princess Sofia 2018 UKLA Ladder 2 EUROSAF 23/10/2017 Laser Europeans 2018 Medemblik 2018 Kiel Week 2018 Palamos 2018 Princess Sofia 2019 UKLA Ladder 16/04/2018 UKLA Ladder 16/04/2018 UKLA Ladder 16/04/2018 UKLA Ladder 22/10/2018 UKLA Ladder 22/10/ Class 2 EUROSAF 2 * EUROSAF 2 * EUROSAF 2 EUROSAF For qualification for 2018 Sailing World Championships, please see page 26. * This grant will not be awarded if the recipient also qualifies for a grant from RYA British Youth Sailing. Qualification Series: UKLA Ladder RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 40

41 RS: X Programme 2018 RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 41

42 RS:X Grants and Qualification Event Qualification Grants GBR Places Princess Sofia x Men EUROSAF 06/11/ x Women Medemblik 2018 RS:X Europeans 2018 Princess Sofia /03/ /03/ /11/ x Men 2 x Women 2 x Men 2 x Women 2 x Men 2 x Women EUROSAF Class EUROSAF For qualification for 2018 Sailing World Championships, please see page 26. Qualification Series: Best 2 events from last 3 RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 42

43 2.4mR Programme 2018 RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 43

44 Venue Information Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy (WPNSA) Osprey Quay Portland Dorset DT5 1SA Tel: : info@wpnsa.org.uk Website: RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 44

45 2017 RYA National Rankings As of 6 th November 2017 RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 45

46 Notice of Race RYA Olympic Classes Spring Series 2018 Event 1: 3 rd and 4 th February (WPNSA) Event 2: 10 th and 11 th March (WPNSA) RYA Racing Events Website The Organising Authority shall be the RYA and WPNSA. Rules 1.1. The races will be governed by the rules as defined in the RYA Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS). Advertising 2.1 Boats may be required to display bow numbers and advertising chosen and supplied by the Organising Authority. Classes 3.1 Racing at all or some of the nominated events in the RYA Olympic Classes Spring Series 2018 will be in the following classes: Event 1 Event 2 RSX 9.5 RSX 9.5 RSX 8.5 RSX 8.5 Nacra 17 Nacra mR 2.4mR 470 Men 470 Women 470 Mixed 49er 49er FX Finn Information regarding which classes will be competing and other events that will be used for classes RYA Olympic Classes Spring Series 2018 and Grant Qualification Events can be found in the RYA Olympic Classes Fixture Booklet, which is updated on the British Sailing Team Website. RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 46

47 Eligibility and Entry 4.1 Entries for each event should be made in advance online via the Racing Events Website no later than the date listed under Fees (5.2). Entry for non RYA run events will be as per the class association s discretion. 4.2 Late entries will incur an increased entry fee. 4.3 Three class entries are required, by Monday 29 th January for Event 1 and Monday 5 th March for Event 2, for racing to take place for that class. 4.4 All sailors under 18 years of age must produce a completed parent/guardian consent form available on the RYA Events website. Without a completed form, sailors under the age of 18 will not be allowed to register. Fees 5.1 The entry fees for Events 1 and 2. Entry Fee Late Entry Fee Single Hander Double Hander The Late Entry fee will apply for those entries received after the following date for each event: Event 1: Entries received after 12pm on Monday 29 th January Event 2: Entries received after 12pm on Monday 5 th March If the class is cancelled by the Organising Authority, a full refund will be offered. 5.4 If an entry is cancelled by the competitor, the entry fee will be refunded as follows: Cancellation Date Before 29 th January After 29 th January Event 1 Event 2 Entry Fee Refunded Cancellation Date 80% Before 5 th March Entry Fee Refunded 80% 0% After 5 th March 0% RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 47

48 Format 6.1 For all classes there will be a maximum of 5 races per day, apart from the RS:X where there will be a maximum of 4 races per day, using a shorter race format. Addendum Q will apply at nominated events as outlined in the Sailing Instruction. Schedule 7.1 Registration for competitors will take place in the Race Office between 0930 and 1000 on the first day of racing. The location of the Race Office will be detailed in the Sailing Instructions. 7.2 The warning for the first race is scheduled to be no earlier than 11:30 on the first day of racing. 7.3 On the last day of racing, no warning signal will be made after The event prize giving will take place as soon as possible after racing on the following dates: Sunday 4 th February Sunday 11 th March Measurement 8.1 Each boat shall have a valid measurement certificate (if required by class rules). Boats shall use the approved National Code Letters on their sails as required by the RRS. 8.2 During an event, equipment shall only be replaced with permission of the Jury. Sailing Instructions 9.1 Sailing Instructions and Local Instructions will be available at Registration. Venue 10.1 The regatta will be held at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy The racing areas will be Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour. The Courses 11.1 The courses will be Windward/Leeward or Trapezoid. Penalty System 12.1 For the 49er, 49er FX and Nacra 17 classes the rule 44.1 and 44.2 are changed so that only one turn, including one tack and gybe, is required. Scoring 13.1 The Low Points Scoring System will be used at all events. RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 48

49 13.2 The RYA Olympic Classes Spring Series winner will be scored on the total points of the final finishing position in all nominated class National Ranking events. Support Boats 14.1 Support boats will need to register in the race office as per NOR 7.1. If called upon support boats will be required to act as rescue boats. Electronic Equipment 15.1 The organisers may require competitors to carry electronic recording equipment. Prizes 16.1 Prizes for the RYA Olympic Classes Spring Series 2018 winners will be awarded on the final day of racing at the last Spring Series event for that class. 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 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, patrol boats, umpires and other officials and volunteers by the organiser does not relieve them of their own responsibilities; f) The provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather conditions, as can be practically provided in the circumstances; g) It is their responsibility to familiarise themselves with any risks specific to this venue or this event drawn to their attention in any rules and RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 49

50 information produced for the venue or event and to attend any safety briefing held at the venue; Insurance 17.1 The boat is required to hold adequate insurance and in particular to hold insurance against third party claims in the sum of at least 3,000,000. RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 50

51 Image: Nacra 17s Racing Credit: Richard Langdon / British Sailing Team Image: Dylan Fletcher & Stuart Bithell Credit: Ben Rhodes / British Sailing Team Image: Emma Wilson Credit: Sailing Energy / World Sailing Image: Katherine Grainger (UK Sport): Image Comms / British Sailing Team RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 51