South African Sailing (Western Cape)

2002/2003 Points Series Regattas

 

ENTRY FORM

 

 

VENUE:                                                                                   

 

PLEASE ENTER THE                                                    (CLASS)

 

YACHT                                                                         (NAME) IN THE ABOVE REGATTA.

 

SAIL NUMBER:                                                

 

MEASUREMENT CERTIFICATE NO.                                           (Copy attached)

 

NAME OF SKIPPER:                                                                                         Mr/Mrs/Miss

 

POSTAL ADDRESS:                                                                                                                 

 

                                                                                    TEL:                                                    

 

DATE OF BIRTH:                                                           CLUB:                                                  

 

NAME OF CREW:                                                                                             (Mr/Mrs/Miss)

 

POSTAL ADDRESS:                                                                                                                 

 

                                                                                    TEL:                                                    

 

DATE OF BIRTH:                                                           CLUB:                                                  

 

NAME OF OWNER:                                                                                                                  

(If not Skipper)

 

CLUB:                                                                           TEL:                                                    

 

I agree to be bound by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Racing Rules of Sailing 2001 - 2004, the SA Sailing prescription thereto, the relevant Class Rules the Notice of Regatta and the Sailing Instructions.

 

I am competent to handle a yacht in adverse weather conditions.  I confirm that I am fully aware of the SA Sailing and Class Rules and Regulations governing the wearing and/or carrying of safety equipment in the yacht and that the yacht entered complies with the minimum buoyancy requirements.

 

LIABILITY: I agree that competitors sail entirely at their own risk, and agree that none of the organisations or persons concerned in the running of the Regatta accepts any liability for damages or injury suffered at any time during the period of, and as a result of the Regatta.

 

I enclose the entry fee of R                                

 

SIGNED                                                                        DATE                                                   

(Helmsman)

 

Signature of parent/guardian if the helmsman is under the age of 18 years.

Text Box:

 

 

 

South African Sailing (Western Cape)

Western Cape Point Series Sailing Instructions

 

1          RULES:

1.1        The Series will be governed by the 2001 – 2004 Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), the South African Sailing prescription thereto, the respective Class rules and these Sailing Instructions.

1.2        The Notice of Regatta shall form an integral part of these Sailing Instructions and shall be read in conjunction with them.

 

2          NOTICES TO COMPETITORS:

Notices to competitors shall be posted on the Championship Notice Board near the Sailing Office.

 

3          CHANGES TO THE SAILING INSTRUCTIONS:

Changes to these Sailing Instructions will be posted at least 45 minutes before the start of the first race of each day.

 

4          SIGNALS MADE ASHORE:

4.1        All signals made will be displayed on a flagpole outside the Clubhouse.

4.2        “AP” - Race is postponed. The warning signal will not be made less than 30 minutes after it is lowered.

 

5          SCHEDULE OF RACES:

5.1        The first race will not start before 14.00 on the first day of each regatta.

5.2        The start times for subsequent races will be posted on the Championship Notice Board except if the Finishing vessel is flying flag "L" it will indicate the next race is about to start and competitors should remain in the vicinity of the Start.

5.3        A minimum of 3 races is required to constitute a Regatta.

5.4        No race will be started after 15.00 on the last day of each regatta.

 

6          CLASS / GROUP FLAGS:

Flags allocated to each class will be indicated on the Championship Notice Board at least 45 minutes before the start of the first race of each regatta.

 

7          COURSES:

7.1        The course to be sailed will be displayed on the regatta Notice Board at least an hour before the start of the racing on each day.

7.2        All rounding marks will be left to port. If, however a green flag is flown from the Committee Boat at the start, they are to be left to starboard.

 

8          MARKS:

All rounding marks will be described in a notice, which will be displayed on the regatta notice board at least an hour before the start of racing on each day.

 

 

 

 

 

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9          THE START:

9.1        All races will be started in accordance with RRS 26 System, with classes starting at five-minute intervals.

9.2        The starting line will be between the mast on the Committee Boat flying the WCSA Burgee and the nearby mark. The buoy and Committee Boat (start) are marks of the course for yachts starting.

9.3        The order of starting for each class at the beginning of each session will be posted on the Championship Notice Board at least an hour before the first race. Subsequent starts will be announced by the flying of the class flag together with the preparatory signal. The order of starts in races other than the first of each session may be different from that posted.

9.4        Boats not starting within five minutes of their start signal shall be scored DNC.

 

10         THE FINISH:

10.1      The Finish Line will be between the mast of the Committee Boat flying the WCSA Burgee and the nearby buoy.

10.2      The Finish Mark plus the Committee Boat (finish) are only marks of the course for yachts finishing. Competitors are prohibited from sailing through the finish/start line when the blue shape is flying unless finishing..

 

11         TIME LIMIT:

Boats failing to finish within 20 minutes of the leading boat in its class will be scored DNF. This amends RRS 35.

 

12         PROTESTS:

12.1      Protests shall be handed to the Race Committee within 30 minutes of the last boat finishing the last race of a session.

12.2      The Race Committee shall have the power to extend this time.

 

13         SAFETY:

Competitors should note that rescue might only be available during races.

 

14         SUPPORT BOATS:

Team leaders, coaches and other support personnel shall not be in the racing area or within 50 metres thereof from the time of the preparatory signal for the first class to start until all boats have finished or the Race Committee signals a postponement, general recall or abandonment. The penalty for failing to comply with this requirement may be the disqualification of all boats associated with the personnel concerned, or other penalty at the discretion of the Race Committee. Official spectator boats at anchor are an exception to this rule.

 

15         DISCLAIMER:

15.1      All those taking part in the regatta do so at their own risk and responsibility.

15.2      The organizing authority and all parties involved with the organization of the event disclaim any and every responsibility whatsoever for loss, damage, injury or inconvenience that might occur to persons and goods, both ashore and on the water as a consequence of participation in the races covered by these sailing instructions.