Fowey Royal Regatta Week 2014

Fowey Royal Regatta Week 2014
ROYAL FOWEY YACHT CLUB
Tel: 01726 833573
FOWEY GALLANTS SAILING CLUB
Tel: 01726 832335
The Clubs are grateful for sponsorship by St. Austell Brewery
NOTICE OF RACE & ENTRY FORM
Sunday 17th August
Monday 18th August
Tuesday 19th August
Wednesday 20th August
Thursday 21st August
Friday 22nd August
RFYC and FGSC Passage Race for Cruisers - Fowey to Flushing
IRC & Fowey Handicap (FH) classes
RFYC and FGSC Passage Race for Cruisers - Falmouth to Fowey
IRC & Fowey Handicap (FH) classes
Royal Fowey YC Regatta
Fowey Royal Regatta
Fowey Gallants SC Regatta
“Tribute” Regatta Day
Dinghies, Troys, Fowey Rivers and Sunbeams ~ Races morning and afternoon.
Falmouth Workboats ~ Race morning, Thursday evening & Friday passage cruise home.
Day boats ~ Race mornings only.
Cruisers ~ Two races back-to-back on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Friday 22nd ~ Cruisers “Tribute” Race for IRC & NHC classes.
Saturday 23rd ~ Morning Children’s Race for Dinghies and Troys.
The organising authority for Fowey Royal Regatta Week is the Port of Fowey Race Organising Committee (POFROC),
an unaffiliated body owned and controlled by the Royal Fowey Yacht Club (RFYC) and Fowey Gallants Sailing Club
(FGSC). The Administration of the Regatta will be from the RFYC Club House.
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1.
RULES
1.1
1.2
Racing will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing.
Racing Rules 26 starting races, 35 time limits, 40 personal flotation devices, 44 penalties, 61 protests and 62 redress and 80
advertising are subject to change. The changes will appear in the Sailing Instructions. The Sailing Instructions may also
change other racing rules.
The Fowey Harbour Byelaws and Notices to Mariners published by the Fowey Harbour Commissioners (FHC) apply within
the harbour and the approaches to it. (The Byelaws are available from FHC or www.foweyharbour.co.uk/pdf/byelaws.pdf).
In Falmouth Harbour, the Falmouth Harbour Byelaws apply to competitors in the Passage Races. Note that these Byelaws
prohibit boats racing within the moorings (www.falmouthport.co.uk/pdf/recreational.pdf). Boats failing to observe this rule
may be disqualified without a hearing.
Cruisers with a valid IRC certificate shall race in one of the two IRC classes.
For boats in the IRC classes the IRC Rules 2014 Parts A, B and C shall apply.
1.6.1
IRC Rule 16.1 is amended to allow advertising on all sails.
1.6.2
IRC Rule 22.4. Crew Numbers/Weight is amended to remove the restriction on crew numbers and weight.
1.6.3
The Sailing Instructions may change other IRC Rules (2014).
Boats in all cruiser classes shall comply with ISAF Offshore Special Regulations Race Category 5 Monohulls plus VHF
radio. In addition, for the Passage Races on Sunday and Monday (17th & 18th August) boats shall carry a partially inflated
dinghy or a life raft capable of carrying the full crew.
See http://www.sailing.org/documents/offshorespecialregs/index.php.
Any boat that does not comply fully may apply to the Organising Authority for written dispensation.
Rule 80. For Cruisers in the NHC classes and Dinghies in the PYS Handicap Classes, advertising on sails is allowed.
Rule 40 is amended to the effect that all competitors shall wear personal flotation devices whilst racing.
The Regatta sponsor’s Tribute bow sticker is to be affixed to all craft participating in the Regatta. See paragraph 9 below.
Auxiliary Propulsion. All boats shall have an effective alternative means of propulsion for safety purposes.
Cruisers shall not be sailed single-handed.
All one-design boats in the Falmouth Working Boat, Sunbeam, Troy, Fowey River & Dinghy classes shall comply with their
current class rules.
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11
1.12
1.13
2.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY - The Regatta is open to boats in the classes listed below with their class flags:
Q Cruiser Handicap IRC Div 1 (max 1.167) W Falmouth Working Boats T Troy Class
E Cruiser Handicap IRC Div 2 (min 0.750) V Sunbeam Class
FR Fowey River Class
1 Cruiser Handicap NHC Div 1 (max 1.167) F Handicap Class F - Day Boats J Dinghy Handicap PYS 1091-1188
2 Cruiser Handicap NHC Div 2 (min 0.750) C Dinghy Handicap PYS ≤1090 K Dinghy Handicap PYS 1189-1650
If there are five or more entries, and more than five starters of the same class of boat for which a separate race has not been
organised, these boats will start with the most suitable class and will be treated as a separate class for results and prizes.
If there are less than five entries for a designated class, the boats may be allocated to the most suitable alternative class.
POFROC will in its absolute discretion allocate handicap numbers to Cruisers and Day Boats not racing in the IRC
divisions and PYS numbers to dinghies. See paragraph 3 below.
The range of handicap classes will be posted on the official notice boards and the RFYC website by Friday 15th August.
Competitors in the Cruiser handicap classes shall be prepared with flags Q and E for the IRC classes and numeral
pennants 1 and 2 for the NHC classes.
Identification - sail numbers are compulsory and shall be the same as on the entry form. Cruisers shall fly the appropriate
class flag.
Eligible boats may enter by completing the entry form. Crew changes will be allowed (exception to IRC rules) and cruisers
wishing to race in the NHC classes may be requested to provide additional information.
A share of the paid entry fee for each boat shall constitute membership of POFROC for the purposes of racing in the Fowey
Royal Regatta Week 2014.
Late Entry. Entries received after Monday 11th August will incur an additional £15 entry fee for all classes. For BACS
payment of entry fees, monies must be in the POFROC bank account by midnight on 11th August 2014.
3.
HANDICAPS
3.1
Cruisers who are not entered in the IRC divisions will race using the RYA NHC system. There will be four Handicap
Classes, subject to sufficient entries, IRC Div 1 & 2 and NHC Div 1 & 2. Those sailors unfamiliar with the RYA’s National
Handicap for Cruisers (NHC) system should see http://www.rya.org.uk/racing/Pages/NHC.aspx and in particular the NHC
Base List for their Cruiser class “Base Number TCF”.
For the two Cruiser Passage Races, a Fowey Handicap (FH) number will be issued to those boats in the non-IRC fleet (NP1
& 2). This number will be based on a proven PY number from the old RYA list or Byron and other trusted websites that
have reliable data and adjustment formulae. This number will be expressed as a TCC using Walter’s formula to convert.
The allocation of a FH handicap number is not grounds for redress, this changes rule 62.
Racing on Tuesday to Friday for classes 1 & 2 and Class F Day boats will be held using the RYA NHC rule.
For boats racing in the National Handicap Cruiser Classes (NHC) from Tuesday onwards, their handicap will be adjusted
after every race commencing on Tuesday 19 August. An adjustment in handicap number is not grounds for redress, this
changes rule 62.
3.2
3.3
3.4
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4.
FEES
The entry fees payable are specified on the entry form (see page 5).
5.
SCHEDULE
The Schedule of Races is shown on page 4 of this Notice of Race.
6.
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
Sailing Instructions (SIs) will available to download from the RFYC website on Friday 1st August. There will be no printed
SIs to collect.
7.
DISPUTES
The Exoneration Penalty and the Advisory Hearing and RYA Arbitration of the RYA Rules Disputes Procedures will be
available. See official notice board for details.
8.
REGISTRATION
All competitors with the exception of the Falmouth to Fowey Passage Race must register at the RFYC Regatta Race Office
in order to collect their race pack prior to competing in the Regatta.
9.
ADVERTISING & BOW NUMBERS
9.1
9.2
Boats may advertise in accordance with ISAF Regulation 20.
Boats shall be required to display bow numbers and advertising chosen and supplied by the Organising Authority, with the
exception of boats racing from Falmouth to Fowey. Please refer to the instructions in the race pack for placement of bow
stickers.
10.
POSTPONED AND ABANDONED RACES
10.1
10.2
10.3
Morning races from 19th to 22nd August will not be sailed if the first of a sequence of races cannot be started by 1300 hrs.
The second sequence of back to back races for Cruisers will not be sailed if the first start of that sequence cannot be started
by 1430 hrs.
Races postponed or abandoned and not re-sailed the same day will not be sailed thereafter and race fees will not be refunded.
11.
PRIZES
11.1
A list of trophies for single races and for a series of races will be displayed on the official notice board. Prizes will be
awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in all races in classes with 5 or more - with less than 5 starters there will be no 3rd prize.
Prize Giving. Sunday at Flushing SC. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at RFYC. Thursday and Friday at FGSC. Times
of prize giving will be given in the Sailing Instructions.
11.2
12.
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 inherently 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, safety patrol boats and other officials and volunteers by the organizing
authority does not relieve them of their own responsibilities;
f) The provision of safety patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather conditions, as can
be practically provided in the circumstances;
g) For offshore and coastal races, they are responsible for ensuring that their boat is equipped and seaworthy so as to be
able to face extremes of weather; that there is a crew sufficient in number, experience and fitness to withstand such
weather; and that the safety equipment is properly maintained, stowed and in date and is familiar to the crew.
13.
INSURANCE
Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of £2,000,000 per
event or the equivalent.
14.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information please contact POFROC, c/o RFYC, Whitford Yard, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1BH.
Tel. 01726 833573. Email [email protected]. Website www.rfyc-fowey.org.uk
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Schedule of Races
RFYC and FGSC Passage Races - Cruisers IRC and FH classes
Fowey to Flushing - Sunday 17th August
Start Time
12.00
Falmouth to Fowey - Monday 18th August
Time Limit
19.00
10.30
18.00
Royal Fowey Yacht Club Regatta - Tuesday 19th August
Fowey Royal Regatta - Wednesday 20th August
Fowey Gallants Sailing Club Regatta - Thursday 21st August
“Tribute Day” - Friday 22nd August
Offshore Courses (Tuesday - Thursday)
Flag
Morning Races
Afternoon Races
Start time
Time limit
Start time
Time limit
Q
1
Cruiser Handicap IRC Div 1
Cruiser Handicap NHC Div1
10.25
90 mins
See SIs
90 mins
E
2
Cruiser Handicap IRC Div 2
Cruiser Handicap NHC Div2
10.30
90 mins
See SIs
90 mins
10.00
13.30
10.05
10.05
12.30
12.30
14.00
17.00 *
10.15
12.30
14.15
17.00 *
Offshore or Outside Harbour Courses (Tuesday – Friday)
W
Falmouth Workboats
(Tues to Thurs only)
V
Sunbeam Class
F
Day Boats Handicap NHC Class
Outside Harbour Courses (Tuesday – Friday)
C
Dinghy Handicap PYS < 1090
T
Troy Class
10.20
12.30
14.20
17.00 *
FR
Fowey River Class
10.25
12.30
14.25
17.00 *
J
Dinghy Handicap PYS 1091-1188
10.30
12.30
14.30
17.00 *
K
Dinghy Handicap PYS 1189-1650
10.35
12.30
14.35
17.00 *
Bad Weather Inside Harbour Courses (Flag H)
FR
Fowey River Class
09.45
11.00
14.00
15.15
C
Dinghy Handicap PYS <1090
09.50
11.00
14.05
15.15
J
Dinghy Handicap PYS 1091-1188
09.55
11.00
14.10
15.15
K
Dinghy Handicap PYS 1189-1650
10.00
11.00
14.15
15.15
T
Troy Class
11.00
12.30
15.00
17.00 *
* Thursday afternoon race: Time limit 16.15 (with no extension)
Tribute Trophy Race and Lloyds Bank Cup - Cruisers - Friday 22nd August
IRC Class Div 1 & 2 and NHC Class 1
NHC Class 2
Start
10.30
10.35
Time Limit
17.00
17.00
Children’s Race for Dinghies and Troys - Saturday 23rd August
Supplementary instructions will be published for this race and posted on the official notice boards.
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Fowey Royal Regatta Week 2014 - Entry Form
Boat Name …………………………….
Sail No. ………………...……
Owner / Skipper …………….…………………..
Bow No.
Home Club …………………….
Email …………………………………………………...
Contact Address (during Regatta) …………………………………………………………. Post Code……………..
Telephone Number (during Regatta) ………………………… Mobile Number (in Fowey) ………………………..
Please circle one of the following TYPES, and then add Class/Design and other details below:
Type:
Keelboat
Class/Design:
…………………………………….
Hull Colour …………….
Dinghy
Cruiser
Sail Colour ………….
Cruisers IRC: IRC Rating ………….
Falmouth Working Boat
Other
Dinghy PYS Number …………
IRC Certificate Number …………………
Cruisers non-IRC: NHC Base Number ………… Please also supply the following data:
Overall Length ………….. Displacement ……………….. Up Wind Sail Area ..……….. Design Year …………
Boat fitted with VHF Channel M1/M2 (37/P4)
(Yes / No)
I agree to be bound by the Racing Rules of Sailing and all other rules that govern this event. In particular I have read paragraphs 1
(Rules) & 2 (Eligibility & Entry) of the Notice of Race and confirm that I agree to their provisions and that my boat will conform to
these requirements throughout the event. I will be requesting dispensation as permitted in Para 1.7 above. (Delete if not required).
Signed: …………………………………………Owner / Skipper
………………………………… Parent/Guardian (if under 18)
If you submit this form by email ([email protected]), then payment of your entry will be deemed as acceptance as detailed above.
Please circle your preferred entry fee below and return this form to POFROC:
by email to [email protected]
or by post to POFROC (Regatta), c/o RFYC, Whitford Yard, Fowey Cornwall PL23 1BH.
ENTRY FEES
Cruisers
(IRC & NHC)
Falmouth Working
Boats, Sunbeams, Day
Boats, Troys, Fowey
Rivers & Dinghies
Juniors
(under 18 on
1st August 2014)
£108
£90
£50
(paid by cash or BACS)
(6 days)
(4 days)
(5 days)
Cheque payments
£113
£95
£55
Late payment - cash or
BACS (after 11 August)
£123
£105
£65
Late cheque payment
£128
£110
£70
£25
£30
£15
All Regatta Week races
(all races)
(after 11 August)
Daily fees
(if entering for individual days)
For BACs (internet) payments, please transfer your Race Entry fee to POFROC, Barclay’s Bank, Fowey Branch.
Sort Code 20-74-20. Account no. 63162591, using Reference FRR + Boat’s Name.
Alternatively please make cheques payable to POFROC and send in together with this form to:
POFROC (Regatta), c/o RFYC, Whitford Yard, Fowey Cornwall PL23 1BH.
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MOORINGS
These are available for visiting yachts for five nights at the discounted charge specified below provided the
entry is received by Friday 1st August. Please make your cheque payable to Fowey Harbour Commissioners.
If paying by BACs (internet) transfer, please add the mooring fee to your entry fee and tick the box
below.
A mooring sticker must be collected from the Race Office at registration (see paragraph 8 above). Any
competitors requiring a dinghy mooring or space should contact Fowey Harbour Commissioners direct.
Mooring Charges:
Yachts up to 23ft - £51.00, over 23ft to 36ft - £73.00, over 36ft to 49ft - £93.00, over 49ft by arrangement.
BACS payment
please tick.
Total Entry Fee from above
£
Mooring Fee
£
Total Enclosed (Entry + Mooring)
£
Sailing Instructions (SIs) will be available to download from the RFYC website on Friday 1st August.
There will be no printed SIs to collect.
Thank you for your entry and we wish you all a good week’s racing in Fowey.
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Fowey Gallants SC
&
Royal Fowey Yacht Club
Extend a warm welcome to all
participants in the Regatta.
POFROC and all competitors say “Thank You”
to the sponsors of our racing marks.
D
E
H
J
L
M
P
Q
S
St Austell Brewery “Tribute”
Sail Shape
Four Turnings Garage
Jimmy Marine
Kettle Kitchens
The Beach
Bennett Jones Chartered Accountants
Quay Bakery
Emery & Flowerdew Estate & Property Services

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