Cove @ Home 2011
Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions for Dinghies
Notice of Race
Class 1 and Class 2 dinghies
Saturday 2nd July
FG 14.00 hrs.
Start Area: Cobh Promenade / Committee boat
Prize-giving afterwards in Cove SC dinghy park, Whitepoint
All Welcome
Sailing Instructions
1. Rules
The Club race will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), the prescription of the ISA the rules of the individual Classes, the notice of race, except as altered by the instructions.
2. Entries and Responsibilities
Boats shall be seaworthy, suitably equipped and have effective buoyancy
Boats are required to have adequate insurance.
3. Class Flags
The Class flags will be:
Class 1
Class 2
4. Racing Area
Starting area Cobh Promenade area and Committee Boat.
5. Course
Course will be set by the office of the day (OD) before the start of the first race.
The OD will display the course on a blackboard before the warning signals for each class
6. Marks
Turning marks may be temporary laid marks, or mooring buoys.
7. The Start
There will be an interval of at least one minute between the start of a fleet and the warning signals of the following fleet
The starting line will be between the flagstaff on the committee boat and the starting marks as advised by the OD
Flags maybe used by the OD
The start order will be as follows -
Class 1
Class 2
Signal Time from start Flags
Warning 5 Min Class Flag
Preparatory 4 Min P flag
One Minute 1 Min Preparatory Flag lowered
Starting 0 Min Class Flag lowered
8. The Finish
The Finishing line will be announced by the OD
9. Time Limits
Boats failing to start within 10 minutes of start shall be scored DNF.
10. Safety
Competitors shall wear life jackets or other adequate personal buoyancy at all times when afloat
All competitors should keep clear of the safety boats
Boats should be aware of Shipping in the harbour.
A Boat that retires from the race should notify the OD
11. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
No responsibility will be accepted by COVE SAILING CLUB, its members, servants or agents, nor those officials or members connected with the event for any loss, damage, injury or other claim of whatever nature howsoever arising or caused in connection with participation in, or intended participation in, this event. Owner’s shall acknowledge their responsibility on the official Entry Form and draw attention of their crew and associates to this disclaimer.
12.INSURANCE
Boat owners and crew shall ensure that they are adequately insured against loss, damage or injury to persons, boats or equipment at all times and however occurring and shall maintain adequate third party insurance cover and shall produce a valid certificate of insurance upon request.
13. Sail Numbers
All Boats should have sail number displayed on main sail
12. Prizes
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each class
Results will be announced as soon as possible after the race.
Contact
Cove Sailing Club
PO Box 12
Cobh
Co. Cork
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