Race Announcement Boats: Heritage-23: Mackinaw boats are the primary boats in the races. Heritage-23s, rigged for rowing, require four sweep rowers and a coxswain. When rigged for sailing, a crew of three is required. Boats must comply with race standards for weight and design. Other Boats Welcome Traditional Rowing and Sailing Boats of Other Designs: Other boats are welcomed and attendance is encouraged. These boats will be woven into the Taylor s Race- Against-the-Clock event as feasible. Their crews will have a time slot in the Raceagainst-the-Clock in a Heritage-23. In addition, the Tawas Bay Dash, a open and handicapped race will be conducted for all such rowing and/or sailing boats. The races are for traditional, fixed-seat, rowing and/or sailing boats that are constructed primarily of wood. Boats must have required safety gear. Races: Taylor s Race-Against-the-Clock Challenge: The race is an individual time trial row of 2,500 yards in a Heritage-23. In this event, Heritage Coast Sailing and Rowing (HCSR) will provide the boats for guest crews. There will be a Heritage-23 available for practice runs for registered teams on Friday, August 21 st. Visiting teams will be given scheduling priority on August 21 st. Crews will be classified by age group. Race crews must have made a practice run in one of the primary event boats. First start: 9:00 am on Saturday August 22 nd. The participation of other designs will help develop the handicap formula. BRING THE CREW; WE PROVIDE THE BOAT. Tawas Bay Dash: The dash is a handicapped race for traditional, fixed-seat, rowing boats that are constructed primarily of wood. Handicap ratings will be determined by boat weight, length, number of rowers, sweep or scull rowing, and, perhaps, other characteristics. The formula will be distributed by request. Tawas Bay Windward/Leeward Race: A handicapped race will be held for traditional boats that are constructed primarily of wood. Handicap ratings will be determined by boat weight, length, and, perhaps, other characteristics. The formula will be distributed by request. Location: East Tawas State Dock. See map on page 3. Awards: Entries: First Place awards will be presented. Each crew must complete a Crew Registration Form (page 5) and pay the appropriate fee. Each participant must complete a Crew Member Registration Form/Release of Liability Signature/Parental Consent Signature (for those between the ages of 14 to 17) (page 6). The Release of Liability and Parental Consent agreements are on page 5. Please include the completed individual Crew Member Registration/Release of Liability Signature/Parental Consent Signature (as appropriate) Forms with the Crew Registration Form. Page 1 of 6 - May 27, 2015
Because of time and boat limitations, entries may be limited. Entries received by mail will be accepted until noon on August 20, 2015. In person entries will be accepted from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on August 21, 2015 (practice day). Please register by mail. Crews bringing other traditional boast can register until 8:00 a.m. on race day. Entry Fees: Entries are by crew and include HCS&R membership through September 24, 2015. Fees are: Sponsor member crewed and Animikie Crew vessels no charge Hertiage-23 crew: 5 plus alternate totals 6 members: (Taylor s -Race-Against-the-Clock) $25.00 Other traditional rowing/sailing designs: $25.00 Race Rules: Rowing Age Groups: The age is based on the participant s age on race day. The boat classification is based on the youngest crew member. Events may be classified as open by organizer based on the number of participants. Masters: 50 years old and up Open: 18-49 years old Youth: 14-17 years old. Taylor s Race-Against-the-Clock Challenge: (+/- 2,500 yards) Keep to the right: Boats meeting each other head-to-head on the course are expected to give each other room to pass port-to-port. A homeward bound (in-bound) boat has the right-of-way in a head-to-head situation provided it is on a best course to the start/finish line. Tawas Bay Dash: (+/- 2,500 yards) Scottish Coastal Rowing Association s Rules of Racing 2013 Edition shall apply. The interpretation and application of these rules is the Race Umpire s responsibility. See: http://scottishcoastalrowing.org/files/2013/03/rules-of-racing-2013-edition.pdf. Penalties: Collision: A boat causing a collision with another boat will do a 720 o turn. Overtaking: An overtaking boat will be considered at fault in a collision. Hitting Mark: A boat that strikes a turning mark with oars or hull will do a 360 o turn. Race Rules: Sailing Windward/Leeward Race: (+/- 1 hour, depending on wind) US Sailing rules apply. Handicap formulas are under construction and will be published prior to the race. Location: East Tawas State Dock Page 2 of 6 - May 27, 2015
Start/Finish Line: Taylor & Dash Launch Ramp Turning Buoy: Taylor & Dash Windward/Leeward will use the turning buoy as the base point for the windward/leeward sail race. Page 3 of 6 - May 27, 2015
RELEASE OF LIABILITY In CONSIDERATION of being permitted and given the opportunity to participate in any Heritage Coast Sailing and Rowing, Inc. (HCSR) sailing/rowing program activities ( Sailing/Rowing Activities or Activity ) for the period of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015, I, for myself, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin: 1. ACKNOWLEDGE, agree and represent that I understand the nature of Sailing/Rowing Activities, both on the water and land based, and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such an Activity. 2. FULLY UNDERSTAND and that: (a) Sailing/Rowing Activities involve risks and dangers of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis and death ( Risks and Dangers ); (b) these Risks and Dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions and inactions of other participating in the Activity, the conditions in which the Activity takes place, or the negligence of the Releasees named below; (c) there may be other Risks and Dangers and social and economic losses either known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND DANGERS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY OF LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I incur as a result of my participation in the Activity. 3. AGREE AND WARRANT that I will examine and inspect each Activity in which I take part as a member or participant of HCSR and that, if I observe any condition to be unacceptably hazardous or dangerous, I will notify the proper authority in charge of the Activity and will refuse to take part in the activity until the condition has been corrected to my satisfaction. 4. HEREBY RELEASE, discharge, and covenant not to sue US Rowing, US Sail, HCSR, their administrators, directors, agents, officers, volunteers, employees, other participating event organizers, any sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises on which the Activity takes place, (individually and collectively considered and referred to hereinafter as the Releasees ) from and with respect to all claims, actions, demands, losses, damages or other liability whatsoever and to any extent pertaining to or arising from any such Activity, including without limitation negligent rescue operations; and I further agree that if, despite this release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreements, I or anyone on by behalf, makes a claim against any of the Releasees, I WILL INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS each and all of the Releasees from and with respect to any litigation expenses, attorney fees, liability, damage, or cost which may occur as a result of such claim. I have read the waiver above included as part of this agreement, fully understand their terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it and have signed it freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, the balance, notwithstanding shall continue in full force and effect. Please sign the Release of Liability Signature block on page 7. PARENTAL CONSENT And I, the minor s parent and/or legal guardian, understand the nature of Rowing, Sailing, Boating, and Boat Building Activities and the minor s experience and capabilities and believe the minor to be qualified to participate in such Activity, I hereby release, discharge, covenant not to sue, and AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS each of the Releasees from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages on the minor s account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or part by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations, and further agree that if, despite this release, I the minor or anyone on the minor s behalf makes a claim against any of the above Releasees, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS each of the Releasees from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss liability, damage, or cost that may incur as the result of any such claim. Please fill out and sign the Parental Consent Signature block on page 7. Page 4 of 6 - May 27, 2015
Heritage Coast Sailing and Rowing, Inc. Post Office Box 221 Tawas City, Michigan 48764-0221 989 460-2642 dwent@heritage-23.org TEAM NAME REPRESENTING/FROM ADDRESS: PHONE: STREET CITY, STATE, ZIP DAY EVENING CREW REGISTRATION FORM CELL PAYMENT: FEES: HERITAGE-23 CREW (5 PLUS ALTERNATE) $45.00 ( ) OTHER TRADITIONAL ROWING BOATS: $45.00 ( ) ( ) CHECK INCLUDED ( ) MASTERCARD ( ) VISA CARD # SECURITY CODE: TODAY S DATE: / / CREW LEADER TYPE OF BOAT (IF NOT A H-23) HERITAGE-23 CREW 1. 1. OTHER CRAFT CREW 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4. 5. 5. 6. 6. Please mail completed forms (Crew Registration Form, page 6, and Crew Member Registration Form/ Release of Liability Signature/Parental Consent Signature forms, page 7) to Heritage Coast Sailing and Rowing. Page 5 of 6 - May 27, 2015
Heritage Coast Sailing and Rowing, Inc. Post Office Box 221 Tawas City, Michigan 48764-0221 989 460-2642 dwent@heritage-23.org Registrations by mail will be accepted through 8/21/15 until noon. In person entries will be accepted from 8:00 to noon of 8/22/15 (race day). TEAM NAME Please copy this form and have each crew member or parent/guardian complete. Crew Member Registration Form CREW MEMBER NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP EMAIL ADDRESS AGE CATEGORY (ON RACE DAY)* MASTERS (50 AND UP) [ ]; OPEN (18 TO 49) [ ]; YOUTH (14 TO 17) [ ] GENDER MALE [ ] FEMALE [ ] PHONE: Home: ( ) - Cell: ( ) - Day: ( ) - *Crew category is determined by the age of the youngest crew member. I have read the Release of Liability/Parental Consent (as appropriate) attached (page 6) and included as part of this agreement, fully understand their terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it and have signed it freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, the balance, notwithstanding shall continue in full force and effect. RELEASE OF LIABILITY SIGNATURE (SEE RELEASE OF LIABILITY ON PAGE 5) SIGNATURE: DATE: PARENTAL CONSENT SIGNATURE (SEE PARENTAL CONSENT ON PAGE 5) PRINTED NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN: PRINTED NAME OF MINOR: ADDRESS: STREET CITY, STATE, ZIP PHONE: SIGNATURE: HOME CELL PARENT/GUARDIAN (ONLY IF PARTICIPANT IS UNDER THE AGE OF 18) Please mail completed forms (Crew Registration Form, page 6, and Crew Member Registration Form/ Release of Liability Signature/Parental Consent Signature forms, page 7) to Heritage Coast Sailing and Rowing. Page 6 of 6 - May 27, 2015