National swallow class national championships 2016 9th & 10th July 2016 notice of race

NATIONAL SWALLOW CLASS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016

9^th & 10^th July 2016

NOTICE OF RACE

1	RULES
1.1	The championship will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS).
1.2	The East Wight Combined Clubs (EWCC) Sailing Instructions as varied by this notice of race will apply; they are available on the EWCC web site (www.ewcc.co.uk) and from the Bembridge Sailing Club (BSC) office prior to the day of the event. These change some rules in the RRS.
1.3	The Exoneration Penalty (with the minimum penalty changed from two to three places) and the Advisory Hearing and RYA Arbitration of the RYA Rules Disputes Procedures will be available. These procedures can be obtained from the BSC office and from the RYA web site (www.rya.org.uk/general/rulesdisputes).
1.4	The class flag and warning signal is flag B.
1.5	The Orange Flag will be used after a long postponement; it will be displayed 10 minutes before the starting signal with one sound signal.
2	ORGANISING AUTHORITY The organising authority is Bembridge Sailing Club
3	SAFETY
3.1	Personal Floatation Devices An adequate personal flotation device shall be worn at all times when afloat by all competitors (a) aged under 18; (b) when flag Y is displayed in accordance with rule 40. Flag Y may be repeated ashore. This amends the preamble to Part 4. Note: Swallow Class Rule C3.1 requires each boat to be equipped with a personal flotation device for each adult crew member to the minimum standard ISO 12402/5 (CE 50 Newtons).
3.2	Each boat shall carry in a waterproof pack at least two hand held flares, red or orange smoke.
4	ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
4.1	The championship is open to all boats of the National Swallow Class.
4.2	Whilst racing, the person helming the boat shall be a current full member of the National Swallow Class Association.
4.3	Eligible boats may enter by completing the attached form and delivering it, together with the required entry fees, to the BSC office by 18:00 on 27^th June 2016.
5	FEES The entry fee is £60.00 per boat. A late entry fee of £10.00 will be applied for entries received after pm 27^th June.
6	INSURANCE Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of £3,000,000.
7	REGISTRATION and SCHEDULE
7.1	All entries are to have registered by 19:00 on Friday 8^th July 2016.

7.2	Dates and Times of Racing (5 races are scheduled): Dates Race Warning Signal Sat 9^th July 1 10:25 2 following completion of Race 1 3 13.55 but not earlier than 15 mins after completion of Race 2 Sun 10^th July 4 10:10 5 following completion of Race 4
7.3	If the weather or other circumstances prevent the completion of the scheduled Championship series, the event may be rescheduled later in 2016. In a rescheduled event, the results of any completed race in the original event shall be included. However, all races shall be sailed in open water; Chichester Harbour below half-tide is not open water.
7.4	There will be a briefing for all competitors at 19:00 on 8^th July 2016 at BSC.
8	VENUE
8.1	The racing area will be in the Eastern Solent. Courses will be Special Course 1 ("triangle, sausage, triangle") or Special Courses 5 or 6 ("windward, leeward") using inflatable marks.
8.2	High & Low Water Portsmouth (BST) HW LW Sat 9^th July 16:13 (4.5m) 08:39 (1.0m) Sun 10^th July 16:44 (4.4m) 09:21 (1.2m)
9	SCORING
9.1	The Low Point System of RRS Appendix A will apply.
9.2	Two races are required to be completed to constitute a series.
9.3	(a) When fewer than 4 races are completed, a boat's series score will be the total of her race scores, with no discard. (b) When 4 or 5 races are completed, there will be one discard.
10	TROPHIES & PRIZES
	Royal Corinthian YC Trophy National Championship winner Bang Wedgewood Bowl Second placed boat overall Wolfe Memorial Salver Highest placed boat in all races on first day Mossman Cup Highest placed boat in all races on second day Fractured Hip Highest placed boat overall with combined crew age of 170 years or more Thurne Tankard First lady overall Vernon Trophy Passage race to Bembridge
	In addition prizes will be awarded by Bembridge SC to the top 4 boats overall, and to others according to the number of entries. In view of the need to return to Itchenor on completion of the last race, prize giving will be arranged by the Swallow Class at a later date. For age related trophies and prizes the relevant ages must be declared on the entry form.
11	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 to race is her alone." Sailing by its nature is an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element or 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, patrol boats, umpires and other officials and volunteers by the organiser does not relieve them of their own responsibilities; (f) The provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather conditions, as can be practically provided in the circumstances; (g) Their boat is adequately insured, with cover of at least £2 million against third party claims.
12	DISCLAIMER Members of BSC, their guests and visitors, use the Club premises and any other facilities of the Club entirely at their own risk and accept that: (a) The Club will not accept any liability for any damage to or loss of property belonging to Members, their guests or visitors to the Club. (b) The Club will not accept any liability for personal injury arising out of the use of the Club premises, or any other facilities of the Club, or out of participation in any races or other activities organised by the Club, whether sustained by Members, their guests or visitors, or caused by the said Members guests or visitors, whether or not such damage or injury could have been attributed or contributed to or was occasioned by neglect, default or negligence of any of them, the officers, committee, Members or servants of the Club.

Amanda Bunbury Tony Glover

Rear Commodore (Sailing) BSC Swallow Class Championship Coordinator

INFORMATION FOR COMPETITORS
1. Club House - all competitors are invited to use the facilities of BSC, during the Championships. Competitors will be deemed to be temporary members for the duration of the event, and as such, shall abide by all the Club's rules and traditions.

2. Moorings - moorings will be available at Under Tyne for all competing boats. A launch service will be provided from 16:15 until 18:30 on Friday 8^th July (unless requested otherwise). Competitors using the Club slipways, pontoons and Colonel's Hard do so at their own risk and are advised to exercise the utmost care when doing so in view of the slippery and, at Colonel's Hard in particular, uneven surfaces.

3. Programme of Events:

Date & HW	Timings	Events
Fri 8^th July	14:00 c16:30 19:00 19:30	Passage Race (Itchenor SC arrangements) Launches to Colonel’s Hard/BSC Registration closes & Briefing Reception & BBQ
Sat 9^th July	09:20 10:25 oc oc 19:30 for 20:00	Launches from Colonel’s Hard Warning Signal for Race 1 Races 2 & 3 Launches to Colonels Hard or BSC Championship Dinner at BSC
Sun 10^th July	09:00 10:10 oc oc	Launches from Colonel’s Hard Warning Signal for Race 4 Race 5 Boats returning to Itchenor, depart

4. Meals & Accommodation - likely meal requirements for the Championships should be entered on the back of the Entry Form. These must be confirmed and paid for on arrival. Limited B&B accommodation is available in Bembridge and a list of local addresses and members offering beds will be forwarded on request.

5. Further Information & Contact

Pre-Regatta Administration - BSC Office - 01983 872237 - [e-mail]

Sailing Matters - Mike Samuelson - 01983 873180 - [e-mail]

NATIONAL SWALLOW NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016

9^th - 10^th JULY 2016

ENTRY FORM

Entries should be posted or e-mailed as an attachment to: The Office, Bembridge Sailing Club, Embankment Road, Bembridge, Isle of Wight PO35 5NR by 27^th of June 2016. If e-mailed as an attachment, entry Fees will be collected on Friday evening.
Please register the following details of my entry to the National Swallow National Champion-ships 2016:
Boat Name: Sail No: Helms Name: Crew Names:
Entry Fee: I enclose a cheque for £60 (payable to the Bembridge Sailing Club); or I undertake to pay either on Friday or Saturday evening. NB: a £10.00 surcharge will be made for entries received after 27^th of June. See below for electronic transfer payments.
Mooring: I require a mooring at Under Tyne from .......... to ......... July.
I agree to be bound by the Racing Rules of Sailing and all other rules that govern these events. In particular, I have read the conditions of entry in the Notice of Race and confirm that I agree to its provisions and that my boat will conform to its requirements throughout the event. I undertake to sail in compliance with the RYA Racing Charter. I declare that I hold a valid and current boat insurance for the above boat which covers me for third party claims whilst racing, and that I will continue to do so whilst engaged in racing under the flag of the BSC/EWCC. I confirm that under the provisions of the Data Protection Act, 1998, I have no objections to my entry details being held on the BSC’s office computer server.^1 Signature: Name in Blocks: Date:
Address: Post Code:	Tel No: Mob No: E-Mail:
Please now complete your Meal requirements OVERLEAF- payment to be made on arrival

If paid by electronic means please use Sail No & “Swallow Nats” as the Reference. BSC Bank Account details are Sort Code: 30-97-21; Account Number: 00419922; Account Name: Bembridge Sailing Club

NATIONAL SWALLOW NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016

Please indicate below your likely meal requirements. Payment to be made on arrival at Bembridge; please give us 24 hours notice if you book but subsequently decide against supper on Friday, otherwise we will have to make a charge.

Swallow Name: Sail No:

Date	Meal/Event	Cost per head	Number Required
Fri 8^th July	BBQ (incl dessert)	£17.50
Sat 9^th July	Packed Lunch	£8.50
Sat 10^th July	Championship Dinner *	£27.50

* Dinner Menu

Confit Duck Salad with orange & mustard dressing

Pan Fried Cod, Chervil Butter Sauce, New Potatoes, Carrot & Beans

Apple Almond Tart, Caramel Ice Cream & Cream

Coffee

Please advise if there are any special dietary requirements

1 BSC will process and protect data in accordance with the terms of the Data Protection Act and confirms that any data held within the organisation will be held for the benefit of competitors and the effective management of the Regatta and that it will not pass, sell or trade the information for profit or gain.