NOTICE OF RACE – VSC’s CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA

27TH – 28TH FEBRUARY 2024

VINCENTIA SAILING CLUB, JERVIS BAY

The organising authority is Vincentia Sailing Club.

Revised 18/04/2024

1. RULES

1. The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the current Racing Rules of Sailing.
2. The prescriptions of Australian Sailing shall apply.
3. The Class Rules of each Class in competition will apply.
4. Racing rule 40 will be changed as follows:
5. Competitors shall wear personal flotation devices whilst afloat, except briefly while changing or adjusting clothing or personal equipment. Wetsuits and drysuits are not personal flotation devices. Changes RRS Rule 40.

2. ADVERTISING

1. Advertising will be as defined by World Sailing Regulation 20.
2. Boats may be required to display advertising chosen and supplied by the Organising Authority. If this rule is broken, World Sailing Regulation 20.9.2 applies. [DP]

3. ELIGIBILITY and ENTRY

1. Competitors shall be members of a sailing club affiliated with Australian Sailing or a National Authority.
2. A minimum of 5 entries are required to form a class. If insufficient entries for a class are not received by 26th of April 2024, the Organising Authority has the right to merge classes. 
3. Entry shall be made online at www.vincentiasailingclub.com.au

4. FEES

1. Required registration fees are in $AUD per day as follows:

• double-handed $25.00
• double-handed (student) $20.00
• single-handed $15.00
• single-handed (student) $10.00

5. SCHEDULE

• Registration & Payment: Saturday 1100 hrs
• Saturday – NO RACING BEFORE 1200 hrs
  • Lunch: BYO Food & Beverages
  • Dinner: purchase your own (location TBA)
• Sunday – NO RACING BEFORE 1100 hrs
  • Breakfast Bacon & Egg Rolls
  • Lunch: Regular VSC BBQ w/ BYO Beverage

6. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

• The sailing instructions will be available on Saturday 27th April 2024 at briefing.
• Printed copies will not be available.

7. VENUE

• Attachment A shows the venue and location of the racing area.

8. THE COURSE

• The course(s) to be sailed will be as described in the Sailing Instructions. 

9. PENALTY SYSTEM

• Any infringement caused on their race track must be rectified with a 1-turn penalty. If no penalty turn is made, the sailor(s) must provide the first ‘round’.

10. SCORING

1. One race is required to be completed to constitute a series.
2. When fewer than four races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores.
3. When 4 or more races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score.
4. Any competitor who can only compete one day, they shall receive average points for the second day of racing. 

12. SAFETY

1. All competitors shall wear personal flotation devices whilst afloat which are in good condition and are in accordance with the specifications issued or approved by a national authority affiliated to the International Sailing Federation, or a standards organisation, or certification authority. Attention is drawn to Fundamental Rule 1.2
2. Sailors are strongly recommended to use trapeze harnesses with a quick release hookless system or a quick release hook, which meets the ISO 10862 standard.
3. HELMETS – If sailors wish to wear head protection it is strongly recommend they use helmets of European standard EN1385

13. SUPPORT BOATS

1. Team Managers, Coaches and other support personnel shall keep 100m clear of the course area after the warning signal, except in boats provided by the organising authority or when asked to assist by the Race Committee.

14. RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

1. 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.

15. BOAT STORAGE

1. Boats and trailers shall be kept in the areas assigned by the Organising Authority while off the water.

16. PRIZES

1. Prizes will be awarded at the discretion of the Organising Authority.

17. RIGHTS TO USE NAME AND LIKENESS

• In participating in an event, a competitor automatically grants the Organising Authority, the Class and the sponsors of the event, the right in perpetuity, to make, use and show, from time to time and at their discretion, any motion pictures, still pictures and live, taped or film television and other reproductions of him/her during the period of the competition for the said event in which the competitor participates and in all material related to the said event without compensation.

18. RISK STATEMENT

• Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk and they are reminded of the provisions of RRS 4, Decision to Race. 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:Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk and they are reminded of the provisions of RRS 4, Decision to Race. 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:

1. They are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and accept responsibility for the exposure of themselves, their crew and the boat supplied to them to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the event;
2. They are responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew, their boat and their other property whether afloat or ashore;
3. They accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by their own actions or omissions;
4. By participating in any race, they are satisfied that their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate;
5. 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;
6. The provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather conditions, as can be practically provided in the circumstances;
7. These terms do not operate to exclude any provision of the Australian Consumer Law that applies and cannot be excluded by agreement.

19. INSURANCE

1. Each participating boat shall present a valid insurance certificate showing proof of third party liability coverage of at least AUD $5,000,000 (recommended $10,000,000) (or equivalent) per incident.
2. Competitors will be required to supply insurance details as part of the online entry.

20. AMENDMENTS

1. Any amendments to this Notice of Race will be posted on the event website at: https://vincentiasailingclub.com.au/

21. FURTHER INFORMATION

1. For further information please contact the organisers via the website https://vincentiasailingclub.com.au/

24. SAFETY NOTES TO THE SAILORS:

GENERAL

If wind, wave, or water conditions make you doubtful of your ability to handle the conditions, retire from the race.

ELECTRICAL POWER LINES – AVOID!!!

Before raising the mast, and always while sailing, check for and avoid low overhead electrical power lines. If you see a power line, AVOID IT! A MAST COMING IN CONTACT OR EVEN NEAR AN ELECTRICAL POWER LINE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO PEOPLE ON OR TOUCHING THE BOAT!

Attachment A