DATES
20th MARCH 2003 to 23rd MARCH 2003 both dates inclusive.

VENUE
Henley Midmar Yacht Club, Midmar Dam, Howick..KwaZulu Natal . Directions to which may be obtained from the Regatta Secretary.

ORGANISING AUTHORITY
Hunter Class Association of SA in association with Henley Midmar Yacht Club under the authority and sanction of South African Sailing.

CLASSES
National Championship Class : Hunter Keelboat

RULES
The Championships will be governed by ;
The 'rules' as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) for 2001-2004 of the International Sailing Association Federation (ISAF), subject to the changes made in terms of this Notice.

The Class Rules of the competing classes as listed below, subject to the changes made in terms of this Notice.

2002 HUNTER ASSOCIATION CLASS RULES
The SA Sailing Requirements for National Championships
This Notice of Race.
The Sailing Instructions and any amendments thereof.

ADVERTISING
Category C will apply in terms of the ISAF advertising code RRS Section II Appendix 1 Regulation 20.

ELIGIBILITY
Competitors shall comply with the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) eligibility requirement in accordance with RRS Appendix 2 Regulation 21 which requires that all competitors (helms 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. Current valid Club membership cards shall be presented at Registration.

The Owner, helm and all other crew of yachts in the Hunter class shall be Members in good standing of the Hunter Class Association of SA.

CLASS CATEGORY CRITERIA
The following categories within the stated Class will be applied to yachts where (both) helm (and crew) comply with the stated category criteria before the close of entries.

Hunter Class Criteria
Youth Under 19 years on 31st December of the current year.
Ladies Female all age groups
Veteran 50 years and over before the closing date of entries

MEASUREMENT or REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES
Each competing yacht shall hold a valid class measurement or registration certificate issued or accepted by SA Sailing the number of which shall be stated on the entry form. A copy of the certificate shall be submitted with the entry form and the original thereof presented at Registration.

ENTRIES
Entries must be completed on the attached official entry form and submitted together with the required entry fee to the Regatta Secretary at the address below.

Entry forms must be countersigned by a parent or guardian where the competitor will be under the age of 21 years on the first day of the regatta.

Telephonic or incomplete entries will not be accepted.

Eligible entries will be accepted until the close of Registration at the venue. Refer to the clause "Registration" below. Entries submitted at the venue may be accepted if accompanied by proof of compliance with the eligibility and measurement / registration certificate requirements.

Entry fees per yacht will be as detailed in the table which follows. Discounts apply to entries received on dates earlier than the closing date and time

Received date Hunter
No later than ..... 10/03/2003 R250,00
Thereafter until .... Close of entries R350,00

Regatta Secretary Address : (Sandy Ostendorf)

Postal
PO Box 1151
Howick
3290 Telecommunciations

Telecommunciations
Tel : 031 463 3739
Fax : 031 463 3739
Email : hmyc@mweb.co.za
www.hunterclass.com
www.smoothsailing.co.za

PAYMENT OF ENTRY FEES
Payment may be made by cash or cheque or bank deposit to the credit of the account detailed below.

In the case of deposits made to the said bank account the bank stamped deposit note or the printed electronic transaction note and the completed entry form shall be either mailed or transmitted by fax simultaneously to the Regatta secretary. The deposit document shall state the event and entrants name.

Bank Account details
Account name: Henley Midmar Yacht Club
Bank and Branch: Standard Bank, Howick
Account No: 052445275
Account Type: Cheque / current

All Entry Fees and Class subscriptions shall be paid prior to the close of Entries and 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 are made. His changes rule A11 (DNC).

A portion (50%) of a yacht's entry fees may be refunded in the case of yachts unable to complete in the regatta, provided an application in writing for such refund is received by the Regatta Secretary within seven days after the first race of the championship.

ENTRY FORMS
Additional entry forms are available on request from the Regatta Secretary or at the website address quoted above.

SCRUTINY of EQUIPMENT
All yachts shall, prior to registration, be made available for and pass scrutiny by official SA Sailing measurers for compliance with the Class Rules as prescribed in the addendum A to this Notice. The equipment scrutiny certificate (addendum A after completion by a measurer during scrutiny) shall be presented at registration. Such scrutiny will take place at the venue from 09:00. To 16:00 on 20th March 2002 and from 07:00. to 10:30 on 21st March 2002 during registration

Notwithstanding any prior scrutiny, official SA Sailing measurers may scrutinise any competing yacht during the event

Official SA Sailing measurers may scrutinise any competing yacht for compliance with the Class Rules during the event.

REGISTRATION
Entries shall be confirmed by registration with the Regatta Secretary at the venue commencing at : 08:00 on 21st March 2003 and continuing to 11:30 on 21st March 2003

The following documents shall be presented at Registration :
* Current yacht club membership card,
* Class membership receipt or other proof of membership
* Measurement or registration certificate,
* Equipment Scrutiny certificate.

Competitors names which do not appear on the relevant official class list issued by SAS for the current year as having paid the annual class subscription fee for the period shall pay the prescribed class membership fee before registration. Where proof of payment of Class Fees is not available a competitor shall pay the required class fee to the Regatta Secretary and the amount will be refunded if proof of prior payment is later submitted.

All fees (entry and class membership) shall be paid before the closing of entries. Refer to the paragraph "Payment of Entry Fees" above.

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
Sailing instructions will be available from the Regatta Secretary at the regatta venue upon registration.

EQUIPMENT
Yachts shall display their registered number. Equipment shall not be changed during the event. Substitution of damaged equipment may be permitted subject to written approval of the Race Committee.

Only the scrutinised and approved items of the following equipment shall be used during the Championship: Hull, rudder (including tiller and extension), mast, boom, and suit of sails.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP REQUIREMENTS
In order to qualify as a National Class Championship the following criteria shall be satisfied;
* A minimum of ten valid entries have been received no later than the closing time for entries one hour before the scheduled starting time of the first race;
* at least ten finishers in any two races of the series;
* at least four races completed.

SCHEDULE OF RACES
A voluntary briefing of competitors will take place at : Henley Midmar Yacht Club Hall , 11:30 on 21st March 2003.

The First Race of the championship is scheduled to start at : ..... 12:30 on 21st March 2003

The times for subsequent races will be advised at the venue in accordance with the Sailing Instructions.

Ten races are scheduled.

No warning signal will be made after 14:00 on the last day of racing.

RACING AREA and COURSES
Racing will take place on Midmar Dam.

The courses to be sailed will be set out in the Sailing Instructions.

HAULING OUT RESTRICTIONS
Yachts shall not be hauled out after the scheduled starting time of the first race except in accordance with the terms of prior written permission of the Race Committee

SAFETY
Yachts shall comply with their class buoyancy and safety requirements.

SCORING SYSTEM
The low points scoring system, RRS A4 will apply .
When four races or fewer have been completed, a boat's series score will be the total of her race scores.

When five or more races have been completed, a boat's series score will be the total of her race scores excluding one worst score for every five races.

The applicable categories within the Class National Championships shall be scored in the open event and the overall order in which they finish in this event shall determine their position in each category with the best placed finisher in the overall results being awarded first place. Class categories will not be scored separately.

ISAF ANTI-DOPING CODE
Testing of competitors may be conducted in terms of the ISAF anti-doping code contained in RRS Appendix 3 regulation 19.

Declarations in terms of sub regulation 19.10 and requests for dispensation in terms of sub regulation 19.11shall be submitted to the SA Sailing Medical Officer.

PRIZES & AWARDS
Prizes and awards will be presented at the prize giving which will follow as soon as possible after the last race.

SA Sailing medals will be presented to competitors in accordance with the SA Sailing requirements for National Championships in accordance with the following table and subject to the event qualifying for National Championship status:

Yachts finishing Medal
at least 2 races
10 to 14 Gold
15 to 19 Gold and Silver
20 or more Gold, Silver and Bronze

Class floating trophies may be awarded as follows in accordance with the stated criteria ;
The National Champion Cup Overall winner of the National Championships
Veteran's Prize Highest placed skipper & crew over 50 years of age
Ladies Prize Highest placed female skipper
Youth Prize Highest placed Youth Skipper and Crew

Other prizes may be presented at the discretion of the Race Committee.

LIABILITY
Participation in this event is entirely at the risk of competitors and no responsibility for damage or injury resulting therefrom will rest with the organising authority, class associations, or any persons concerned with the conduct of the regatta.

ADDENDA
Scrutiny Certificate
Locality Map
Entry Form

GENERAL INFORMATION
The following general information does not form part of the Notice of Race.

Accommodation
The club can provide camping facilities during the Regatta. Camping sites are not provided with electricity supply points.
Rates: R25.00 per person per night.
Booking is not required.

KZN Wildlife Chalets are available at the Resort. (033) 3302067

Club facilities: A catering service will be available for breakfast, lunch & supper for the duration of the regatta. A fully licensed bar is situated in the clubhouse. Social events:
A programme of events has been arranged including the best ever Class party that you will have. The following is a summary of the programme for information only.

March 20th : Braai and Happy Hour at the Clubhouse (Braai packs on sale)
March 21st: Welcome Party - Snacks & Happy Hour in the Bar.
March 22nd: Class Dinner - Skippers and Crew will receive free vouchers for the dinner.
Extras available at R65.00 per head.
March 23rd : Conclusion of racing. Prize Giving.

Contacts:
Organisational and Sailing Matters : Dave Claxton: 082 455 1071 function@iafrica.com