NOTICE OF RACE 2013 TECHNO 293 & RACEBOARD AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2 nd to 7 th September 2013 to be held in Port Yasmine, Hammamet, Tunisia Organized by: Federation Tunisienne de Voile (FTV) in co-operation with the Techno 293 Class Association & Raceboard Class Association An International Windsurfing Association sanctioned event including 2013 TECHNO 293 AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013 RACEBOARD AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS A 2014 YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES QUALIFICATION EVENT for TECHNO YOUTH
1 RULES 1.1 The event will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing Windsurfing Competition Rules (WCR). 1.2 The Championship Rules of the participating classes as amended by SI s. 1.3 Class Rule amendments: Techno NoR #8.5; Raceboard NoR #8.6. 1.4 No national prescriptions will apply. 1.5 If there is a conflict between languages the English text will take precedence. 1.6 The Techno 293 Youth Championships is the Continental Qualification Event for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) ISAF YOG Qualification System. The top ranked male competitor and top ranked female competitor from an African country in the Youth (under 17) Championship, shall qualify that country to compete in the Boy s Windsurfer and Girl s Windsurfer events in the YOG. To qualify a country a competitor shall be born between 1 st January 1997 and 31 st December 1998. 2 ADVERTISING Boards may be required to display advertising chosen and supplied by the organizing authority. ISAF Regulation 20 Advertising Code shall apply. 3 CLASSES AND DIVISIONS 3.1 The participating classes and divisions shall be: 3.1.1 Techno 293 Class - Junior Boy & Girl; Youth Boy & Girl; Open Men & Women. 3.1.2 Raceboard Class Men & Women; Youth Men & Women 3.2 Age Divisions: 3.2.1 A Techno Junior shall be under 15 years of age (born in 1999 or not later than 2002). 3.2.2 A Techno Youth shall be under 17 years of age (born in 1997 or not later than 2000). 3.2.3 A Techno Open (A17) sailor shall be aged 17 years or older (born in 1996 or earlier). 3.2.4 A Raceboard Youth shall be under 20 years of age (born in 1994 or not later than 1998). 3.2.5 A Master shall be a man aged 35 or older (born in 1977 or earlier) or a woman aged 30 or older (born in 1982 or earlier). 3.3 A minimum of 5 competitors is required to constitute a division. 4 ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY 4.1 All entries shall meet the requirements of ISAF Regulation 19-Eligibility Code. 4.2 Competitors shall be members of a National Class Association which is a paid up member of the relevant international class association, or of the IWA. Membership formalities can be completed on site. 4.3 Eligible competitors may enter online (credit/debit card payment required) or enter and pay by bank transfer (bt). The following shall be presented upon registration: Evidence of valid third party insurance Proof of age Emergency Contact & Health Information Form - for those under age of 18 2
4.4 Coaches and support personnel may enter online (credit/debit card payment required) or enter and pay by bank transfer (bt). The following shall be presented upon registration: Boat Driving Licence (if applicable) Evidence of valid third party insurance 5 ENTRY FEES 5.1 The required fees are: Techno & Raceboard 50 euro. 5.2 Late entries by competitors, accepted at registration, may incur late entry fee of 20 euro. 5.3 A Coach entry fee of 30 euro is required for coaches and support personnel. 5.4 Entry fees paid at registration shall be paid in cash euro. 6 RACE FORMAT 6.1 The Championship shall be a single discipline, course racing, open entry event. 6.2 Men and women, boys and girls, may race together, depending on entry numbers. 6.3 Classes shall have separate starts. 6.4 The Techno Class shall race a maximum 3 races per day, in a maximum 12 race series. 6.5 The Raceboard Class shall race a maximum 4 races per day, in a maximum 15 race series. 6.6 Three races are required to validate the championship for each class. 7 SCHEDULE 7.1 Sat/Sun 31Aug/1Sept Arrival and training Monday 2 September 09:00-17:00 Registration Monday 2 September 15:00 17:00 19.00 Tue 3 to Fri 6 September 11:00 Racing Saturday 7 September 11:00 Sunday 8 September 15:00 18:00 Practice Race Coaches meeting Opening Ceremony Racing Last warning signal Prize Giving Ceremony Departure 7.2 The first possible warning signal will be made each day at 11:00hrs, except on the 2 September when the first warning signal for a practice race will be made at 15:00hrs. 8 EQUIPMENT & EQUIPMENT INSPECTION 8.1 An Equipment Inspection Form shall be completed and returned to the Event Equipment Inspectors by the close of registration. 8.2 Equipment inspections may be made at any time during the event. 3
8.3 Upon completion of registration and until the end of the event, at all times when ashore except when launching and retrieving, all equipment shall be kept in their assigned places at event site. Removal of any equipment from the event site requires prior written approval from the race committee. Access to equipment in the storage area during certain hours, including hours of darkness may be restricted. 8.4 Unless otherwise directed by the organizing authority, boards and equipment shall be launched and retrieved from the designated area at the event site. 8.5 Techno. Competitors in the Techno Junior (under 15) division may use either the 5.8 OD sail/rig OR any sail of 5.5sqm, or less, as the change-down from the 6.8 OD. Any aluminium boom or carbon mast (not exceeding 75% carbon) may be used with the 5.5 change-down sail. 8.6 Raceboard. Competitors in the Raceboard Youth division are limited to registering a production board of 310 cm, or less, in length. 9 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS The sailing instructions (SI s) will be available upon registration. Any changes to the SI s shall be approved by the Class Representative at the event. 10 COURSES Courses will be as described in the sailing instructions. 11 PROTEST COMMITTEE A Protest Committee will be appointed in accordance with WCR 91 (a). 12 SCORING Scoring will be according to the WCR Appendix A. 13 SUPPORT BOATS Support boats shall be registered at the race office. Limited charter may be available and may be applied for at ftv@ftv.org.tn 14 SAFETY 14.1 If personal buoyancy is prescribed every competitor and support boat crewmember shall wear a personal flotation device that shall conform to the minimum standard of ISO 12402-5 (level 50), or as specified in the SI s. 14.2 Personal buoyancy is mandatory for all competitors under 17 years of age and for any competitors while the Y flag is displayed. 15 PRIZES 15.1 Prizes will be awarded to the first three competitors of each properly constituted class /division. Properly constituted divisions will be posted on the official notice board after the completion of registration. 15.2 The first Techno Junior boy and girl shall be known as the 2013 Techno 293 Junior African Champion. 15.3 The first Techno Youth boy and girl shall be known as the 2013 Techno 293 Youth African Champion. 4
15.4 The first Raceboard man and woman shall be known as- 2013 Raceboard African Champion. 15.5 The first Raceboard Youth boy and girl shall be known as the- 2013 Raceboard Youth African Champion. 15.6 The first Raceboard Master man and woman shall be known as the - 2013 Raceboard Masters African Champion. 16 OFFICIAL CEREMONIES Competitors are requested to attend the event s social functions; however, the organising authority may refuse entry to those whose standard of attire is not commensurate with the occasion. Prize winners may forfeit prizes for non attendance at the prize giving ceremony. 17 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Competitors participate in the event entirely at their own risk, see WCR 4 - Decision to Race. The organising authority or any of their officials or representatives or the sponsors or their officials or representatives will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during or after the event. 18 INSURANCE Each participating board shall be insured with valid third party liability insurance with a minimum cover of 300,000 euro per event or the equivalent. 19 RIGHT TO USE NAME AND LIKENESS In registering for the event, competitors automatically grant to the Organising Authority the right in perpetuity to make, use and show from time to time at their discretion, any motion pictures, still pictures and live, taped or filmed television and other reproduction of them, taken during the period of the event, for the said Event as defined in the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions in which he/she participates without compensation. 20 FURTHER INFORMATION 20.1 Registration will take place at the Race Centre in Port Yasmine. 20.2 For further information please contact: Amira Jenhani E-mail: ftv@ftv.org.tn Telephone: +216 71750878 5
2013 TECHNO 293 & RACEBOARD AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2 nd to 7 th September 2013 Marina Yasmine, Hammamet, Tunisia ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHEET The following information is not a part of the rules for the championship. A- ENTRY FEES (N o R.5) A-1- The required fees are: Techno & Race board 50 euro. A-2- A coach entry fee of 30 euro is required for coaches and support personnel. A-3- Entry fees should be paid not later than 25 th August 2013. A-4- Late entry by competitors, accepted at registration, may incur late entry of 20 euro. A-5- Entry fees paid at registration shall be paid in cash euro. B- ACCOMMODATION, INTERNAL TRANSPORTATION AND MEALS B-1- A package of 450 euro per person (participant, coach, team leader ) is available including: inscription, accommodation, meals and transportation between the airport and Marina Yasmine Hammamet both ways from the day of arrival to official departure day. B-2-50% of the package fee should be paid by bank transfer not later than 25 th August. B-3-50% of the package fee should be paid at registration. B-4- Late payment will incur a surcharge of 20%. B-5- Competitors and team officials will be housed in Hotel 500 meter far from the competition site. Official accommodation will be available on 2 nd September from 2:00 pm until 8 th September on 11:00 am. 6
B-6- Breakfast and dinner will be served at the hotel, packed lunches will be delivered at the nautical venue. The first official meal will be dinner on 2 nd September and the last official meal will be breakfast on 8 th September. B-7- A damage in room should be charged and will be paid directly to the hotel and may be paid cash or by credit card. B-8- Special food can be provided if requested in advance. Please send any special request to the organizer. B-9- Competitor, coach and support personnel taking other option than organizer s package will need to make their own arrangements for internal transportation, lunch packet C- EARLY ARRIVALS C-1- Teams wishing to arrive before the official arrival date should contact the organizers in order to book accommodation. The daily fee per person per day will be 60 (bed and breakfast). D- SUPPORT BOAT D-1- The cost of support boat is 70 euro per boat and per day including fuel, between 2 nd and 7 th September. Boat should be for two teams (35 euro per team). Reservation form should be sent to the organizer not later than 25 th August. D-2- It is possible to rent a support boat to use before the Official Arrival day (from August 26 th to September 1 st ) at 80 euro per boat and per day including fuel. Reservation of such boats shall be made by filling in the relevant fields in the Support Boat Reservation From and by transferring a sum equivalent to 50 % of the total amount, which should be received before August 20 th. Allocation of early arrival support boats will be made in order of arrival. D-3- Late reservations and payments will incur a surcharge of 20%. E- TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT E-1- Transportation to and from Tunis Carthage Airport will be provided on official arrival and departure days, fee are included in entry cost. E-2- On other days the cost will 30 euro per person each way. F- MISCELANEOUS F-1- Each team is kindly requested to bring its own National Flag (100cm x 150cm) and the National Anthem recorded on CD (Mp3 Format). F-2- There are no medical precautions that need to be taken entering Tunisia. 7
G- SAILING CONDITIONS Daytime temperature 25 C / 32 C Water temperature 22 C Prevailing wind direction Wind speed Tide Current NE - E 10-20 knots No No H- VISA REQUIREMENTS Delegations shall contact a Tunisian Embassy or Consulate in their country to get the latest visa requirements. I- SPECTATORS BOATS There will be spectator boats available at 10 euro per person and per day or 40 euro per person for 5 days. J- CHANDLERY AND REPAIRS Chandlery and repairs will be available at the shore venue. K- BANK DETAILS Please make payments to the following bank account: Beneficiary: BANK: Bank Address: FEDERATION TUNISIENNE DE VOILE ATB 9 RUE HEDI NOUIRA 1001 TUNIS Ben. A/C No: 0201112572385 International Bank Account Number: TN 59 0100 1020 1112 5723 8510 BIC ATB (SWIFT): ATBKTNTT 8
M- SUMMARY OF PAYMENTS ITEM COST OBS. A.I. Sheet Required payments Entry fee 50 Competitor A-1 Deadline August 25 th Entry fee 30 Coach Support personnel A-2 Package (Entry, Accommodation, Lunch packet, internal transportation) Deadline August 25 th 450 Deadline: August 25 th 50% September 2 nd 50% B-1 / B-2 / B-3 Support Boat Fee 70 per boat Deadline: D-1 Support Boat Fee (Early arrival) August 25 th Optional payment 80 per boat Deadline: August 20 th 50% D-2 Accommodation 60 Bed & Breakfast C-1 (Early arrival) Transportation Free of charge on official arrival and departure day E-1 Transportation 30 Out of official arrival and departure day E-2 Surcharge 20 Late Payment A-4 Surcharge 20% Late Payment B-4 / D-3 9
TECHNO 293 & RACE BORD AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013 HAMMAMET- TUNISIA 02-07/09/2013 From1: Preliminary Package Entry form (inscription) To be returned not later than 25 th August 2013 by fax: + 216 71 236 902 or scanned to ftv@ftv.org.tn 1- Country & Name of person/ Organization that will appear on the bank forms during transfers: 2- Team Details: Nbr of: Male sailors / Female sailors../ Coach.. / Team leader./ Supporter 3- Fund Transfer: (point A of the additional information sheet) Sailor entry fees (50% first payment).. X 25 euro = euro - Surcharge for late payment (20euro): Person X 20 euro = euro -Coach,support personnel entry fees (50% - final payment) X 25 euro = euro Total Transferred:. EURO NOTE: The amount should be free from bank commissions. Any difference from the amount actually received and what is stated, due to bank commissions, shall be transferred with the second payment or it will be charged to the competitors at registration on site. 4- Contact Details: Name: Position: Phone No: Fax No: Email: Date:./ /.. Signature:--------------------------- 10
TECHNO 293 & RACE BORD AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013 HAMMAMET- TUNISIA 02-07/09/2013 From1: Preliminary Entry form (including inscription, accommodation, lunch packet and transportation) To be returned not later than 25 th August 2013 by fax: + 216 71 236 902 or scanned to ftv@ftv.org.tn 1- Country & Name of person/ Organization that will appear on the bank forms during transfers: 2- Team Details: Nbr of: Male sailors / Female sailors../ Coach.. / Team leader./ Supporter 3- Fund Transfer: (point B of the additional information sheet) Sailor and Adult entry fees (50% first payment).. X 225 euro = euro - Surcharge for late payment (20%): Person X 45 euro = euro Sailor and Adult entry fees (50% - final payment) X 225 euro = euro Total Transferred:. EURO NOTE: The amount should be free from bank commissions. Any difference from the amount actually received and what is stated, due to bank commissions, shall be transferred with the second payment or it will be charged to the competitors at registration on site. 4- Contact Details: Name: Position: Phone No: Fax No: Email: Date:./ /.. Signature:--------------------------- 11
TECHNO 293 & RACE BORD AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013 HAMMAMET- TUNISIA 02 TO 07/09/2013 From1: second Entry (including inscription, accommodation, meals and transportation) To be paid at registration 1-Country & Name of person/ Organization that will appear on the bank forms during transfers: 2-Team Details: Nbr of: Males sailors-------------------------female sailors--------------------------adults-------------------- 3-Fund Transfer : k for the additional information sheet Sailor and adult entry fees--------------- x days = -------------- euro NOTE: The amount stated in (a) to (d) should be money actually transferred.. 4-Contact Details: Name: Position: Phone: Fax : Email: Date:-------------------------------------------------------Signature:------------------------------------------------------- ----- Please return to fax: + 216 71 236 902 or scanned to ftv@ftv.org.tn 12
TECHNO 293 & RACE BORD AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013 HAMMAMET- TUNISIA 02-07/09/2013 Form 2: Preliminary Entry, and Flight Details To be returned not later than 20 th August 2013 by fax: + 216 71 236 902 or scanned to ftv@ftv.org.tn 1- Country 2- Competitor Details: Last Name First Name Birth date (dd/mm/yy) Gender M/F Sail Number 3-Officials Details Last Name First Name Position (Team leader, Coach, Supporter) Gender M/F 4- Arrival Details: Please fill in both dates if the delegation arrives in separate groups Day 1: --------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ----------------- Date Airline Flight Time No of people Day 2: --------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ----------------- Date Airline Flight Time No of people 5- Special Diet Requirements Date: --------/--------/------------ Signature: ---------------------------------------- 13
TECHNO 293 & RACE BORD AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013 HAMMAMET- TUNISIA 02-07/09/2013 From3: Preliminary Support Boats Reservation & Payment To be returned not later than 20 th August 2013 for early arrival and 25 th August for official arrival by fax: + 216 71 236 902 or scanned to ftv@ftv.org.tn 1 Country & Name of person/ Organization that will appear on the bank forms during transfer: 2 Support Boat Fee: Total : 80 euro X. Days (early arrival) 3 - Support Boat Fee: Total : 70 euro X days (official arrival - one boat per two teams = 35 euro per team per day) Total transferred: ----------------------- 14