VCA – Notice of Race

VCA – Notice of Race
Schneider Electric Hunter National Championships 2015
Hosted by
Vaal Cruising Association Club on Vaal dam, Aloe Fjord
From 19-22 March 2015
Sanctioned 6 February 2015
WARNING SIGNAL OF FIRST RACE: 11:00 on 20 March 2015
REGISTRATION TIME: Thursday 19th 17h00-21h00 and Friday 20th from 07h00 -09h00
SKIPPER’S BRIEFING: 09h00
NOTICE OF RACE
1.
RULES
1.1. The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 201316, except where specifically amended by the Sailing Instructions.
1.2. The South African Requirements for National Championships.
1.3. Boats participating in this regatta shall conform to the Equipment Rules of Sailing (ERS) 2013-16,
the Class Rules of the applicable Class, this Notice of Race, and the Sailing Instructions.
1.4. The helmsmen, as entered on the entry form, may not change after the start of the first race of the
Championship
2.
ADVERTISING
Advertising is permitted subject to the limitations of ISAF Regulation 20
3.
ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
3.1. In accordance with the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Regulation 19 (Eligibility Code),
all competitors (Helmspersons and all other crew) shall be members in good standing of a Yacht
Club affiliated to and in good standing with SA Sailing or their Member National Authority in the
case of non-South Africans. The Yacht Club name and membership details shall be stated on the
entry form or crew list. Current valid South African Sailing Membership Cards or similar proof of
MNA Membership in cases of non-South Africans shall be presented at Registration.
3.2. The regatta is open to the Hunter Class.
3.3. Eligible boats may enter by completing the attached form and sending it, together with the proof of
payment (EFT) for attention to The Regatta Secretary, jessica@jlenz.co.za or fax to 011 476
1042 by the 13 March 2015
3.4. In cases of electronic or faxed entry, confirmation of payment as outlined in 3.3 above shall
clearly bear the following reference number Hunter 2015 (Name & Surname) and be faxed or emailed, together with the Entry, to the Regatta Secretary.
3.5. Late entries will be accepted under the following conditions: Penalty for late entry R50 extra to
entry fee.
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4.
FEES
4.1. Required fees are as follows:
Senior Entry
Junior Entry
Entry R350 by 13 03 2015
Entry R200 by 13.03.2015
4.2. Late Entry fees are as follows:
Senior Entry
Junior Entry
Late entry R 400
Late entry R 250
4.3. Other Fees:
All Entry Fees and Class subscriptions shall be paid prior to the close of Registration.
Failure to meet this requirement will result in the affected yacht being recorded as Did
Not Compete until such time as the required payment/s is/are made. This changes rule
A11 (DNC)
4.4. Entry fees may also be deposited into the HUNTER CLASS Banking Account.
Name:
The Hunter Class of South Africa
Bank:
Standard bank,
Branch:
Germiston
Branch Code:
001 642
Account Number
020 418 523
4.5. CASH Entries will also be taken at the event up till one hour before the start of the first race.
4.6. REFUNDS: Entry fees will be refunded, should entrants be prevented from competing in the Championships
provided and application, in writing, for such refund is received by the Sailing Secretary within 7 days of the
first day of the regatta. A 20% administration fee will be deducted from the entry fee before refunds are
made.
5.
SCHEDULE
5.1. Registration:
19st March 2015
20th March 2015
from
from
17h00 to 21h00
07h00 to 9h00
5.2. Measurement and inspection Hunter Nationals Championships
Spot checks will be carried out during the regatta
5.3. Dates of racing:
Date
20th of March 2015
21st to 22nd of March 2015
22nd of March 2015 Prize Giving
5.4. Number of races:
Hunter Class
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Time
14h00
09h30
As soon as possible after racing and protesting been completed
Minimum of 6 races are scheduled,
Maximum number of races will be 10
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6.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP REQUIREMENTS.
6.1. In order to qualify as a SAS National Class Championship, there shall be at least 10 valid entries
by the closing time for registration, which shall be no later than 1 hour before the scheduled time
for the start of the first race
6.2. At least 10 finishers in any two races of the series.
6.3. At least four races completed.
7.
MEASUREMENTS
Each boat participating in the Hunter Nationals Championships shall produce a valid measurement /
rating certificate. In addition spot measurements may be taken at any stage during the regatta.
8.
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
Sailing Instructions and course cards will be available on completion of registration formalities.
9.
VENUE
Racing will take place on Vaal dam between Aloe Fjord and Big Island.
10. THE COURSES
The diagrams in Attachment 1 show the courses, including the approximate angles between legs, the
order in which marks are to be passed, and the side on which each mark is to be left.
11. PENALTY SYSTEM
The penalty in terms of RRS 44.1 shall apply.
12. SCORING
12.1. Four races are required to be completed to constitute a series.
12.1.1. 58When fewer than 5 races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of
her race scores.
12.1.2. When from 5 to 9 races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her
race scores excluding her worst score.
12.1.3. When 10 or more races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her
races excluding her two worst scores.
13. SAFETY
Yachts shall comply with their class buoyancy and safety requirements.
14. SUPPORT BOATS
Support boats shall be marked with a red flag
15. BERTHING
Boats shall be kept on the swing moorings in front of the clubhouse.
16. HAUL-OUT RESTRICTIONS
Keelboats shall not be hauled out during the regatta except with and according to the terms of prior
written permission of the race committee.
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17. DIVING EQUIPMENT AND PLASTIC POOLS
Underwater breathing apparatus and plastic pools or their equivalent shall not be used around keelboats
between the preparatory signal of the first race and the end of the regatta.
18. RADIO COMMUNICATION
Except in an emergency, a boat shall neither make radio transmissions while racing nor receive radio
communications not available to all boats. This restriction also applies to mobile telephones
19. PRIZES
Prizes will be given as follows:
19.1. Hunter National Class Trophy
19.2. National Junior Trophy
19.3. SAS medals will be presented on the following proviso –
10 to 14 boats – Gold;
15 to 19 boats – Gold and silver;
20 or more boats – Gold, Silver and Bronze
19.4. Any other prizes and trophies may be presented as provided by and at the discretion of the
Hunter Class Association.
20. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See RRS 4, Decision to Race. Neither
the Organising Authority nor its officials or other persons associated with the organization of the event
will accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with
or prior to, during, or after the regatta.
21. INSURANCE
Each participating boat is encouraged to carry sufficient valid third-party liability insurance to cover
any liability arising during the event.
22. FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information please contact
Frank or Jessica Lenz
C: Frank -0762454600, Jessica- 0824478207
F: 011 476 1042
E: franklenz@telkomsa.net; jessica@jlenz.co.za
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OTHER INFORMATION
The Bar will be open for Rugby or whatever else might be interesting every day from 08h00 till
closing... The kitchen has Coffee and Tea all day.
Thursday night (19 March 2015) fires can be lit for your own braai, charcoal will be available
Friday 7h30
Friday Lunch
Friday Night
Breakfast to be pre-booked.
Lunch packs to be pre booked
: Dinner to be pre-booked & Bar
Saturday 7h30 : Breakfast to be pre-booked.
Saturday Lunch Lunch packs to be pre booked
Saturday Night : AGM - Sponsored Dinner for competitors to be pre-booked & Bar
Sunday 7h30
Sunday Lunch
Sunday PM
: Breakfast to be pre-booked.
Lunch packs to be pre booked
: Prize Giving
Camping on site : FREE – bring extra blankets :-)
Boats can be delivered and fetched prior to the racing and after the regatta. Please contact Eddie the
Grounds Manager at 084 569 8934 or Frank at 076 245 4600 to make arrangements. The entrance gate is
always locked please phone Eddie to open the gate for you.
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Attachment 1
Course A – Windward/Leeward.
Start -1-2-1-2-1-2-finish
Course B - Windward/Leeward with Offset
Start -1- offset-2-1- offset-2-1- offset-2-finish
Course C – Olympic Course
Start -1-2-3-1-3-1-2-3-finish
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Attachment 2
Please attach the form with your entry so that the catering can be finalised
Only bookings will be catered for and no late bookings can be dealt with
Booking form for catering for Hunter Nationals March 2015
Boat
Name
Friday
20/03
Breakfast Scrambled eggs, bacon, tomato, toast and jam with juice, 35,00
coffee or tea
Lunch
Lunch packs will consist of 2 rolls a sweet and cooldrink 40,00
Supper
Braai packs for sale with pap and sauce and salad
45,00
Saturday
21/03
Breakfast
Lunch
Supper
Sunday
22/03
Breakfast
Lunch
Scrambles eggs, sausages, tomato, toast and jam with
juice,coffee or tea
Lunch packs will consist of 2 rolls a sweet and cooldrink
Sponsored by Sneider Electrical, Three course meal non
participants to pay
Starter
Pea soup
Main course
Roast Pork and Chicken
Roast Potatoes
Mixed vegetables
Salad
Dessert
Ice cream and Chocolate sauce
35,00
Scrambled eggs, savoury mince, tomato, toast and jam
with juice, coffee or tea
Lunch packs will consist of 2 rolls a sweet and cooldrink
R 35,00
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HOW
MANY
40,00
120,00
R 40,00
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Attachment 3
Co ordinates to VCA: S26◦ 50 01.8
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E 28◦ 11 37.2
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