Corsair Association of Queensland Inc
38th Corsair Class National Championship 26th Corsair Class Cadet National Championship 23rd Corsair Class National Youth Championship
Notice of Race
The Corsair Class Association of Queensland invites entries for the Corsair Class National Championship to be sailed on Moreton Bay between 29 December 2006 & 5 January 2007. The Event will be hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron.
1. Rules
The regatta will be governed by the current “Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008” (RRS) and Special Regulations (SR) of Yachting Australia, the Corsair Class Association of Australia, this Notice of Race (except where any of these are altered by the Sailing Instructions) and by the Sailing Instructions.
2. Eligibility and Entry
The Corsair Class National Championship is open to all financial members of the Corsair Class Association of Australia. Skippers and Crew for the ANC division must currently be enrolled with a recognized Australian Defence Force Unit. Entrants should be familiar with Rules 46 and 75.
Eligibility for the Corsair Class Association of Australia National Youth Championships shall be confined to a person under twenty one (21) years of age at the date of the commencement of the event who comply with Rules 46 and 75. It is recommended that each participating boat be insured with valid third party liability insurance.
Eligible entries shall be on the attached Entry form and lodged by mail by 1 December 2006 to:
The Regatta Secretary Corsair Class Association of QLD 29 Whites Road Chermside West QLD 4032
Beach entries will be accepted on 29 December 2006 from 09:00 am to 12:00 am at Race Headquarters at RQYS, together with the appropriate Entry Fee of $120.
3. Race Fees
38th Corsair Class Australian Championship $100 26th Corsair Class ANC Championship $100 23rd Corsair Class Australian Youth Championship $ 60
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4. Schedule of Events
Warning Scheduled Signal not Event Start Time before Friday 29 Dec 06 Registration / Measurement 09:00 - 12:00
National Conference 10:30
Competitors Briefing 13:00
Invitation Race 14:00
Welcome Night 17:50 Saturday 30 Dec 06 Championship 1 10:00
Championship 2 14:30
Sunday 31 Dec 06 Youth 1 10:00
Championship 3 14:30
New Years Eve Party Monday 1 Jan 07 Lay Day Tuesday 2 Jan 07 Youth 2 10:00
Championship 4 14:30
Family Night Wednesday 3 Jan 07 Championship 5 10:00
Championship 6 14:30
Thursday 4 Jan 07 Youth 3 10:00
Youth 4 14:30
Friday 5 Jan 07 Debrief Conference
Youth 5 10:00
Championship 7 14:30
Presentation Dinner 18:00
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The Sailing Instructions will be mailed to all entrants on receipt of the entry form and race fees. Alternatively, late entrants may receive Sailing Instructions at registration:
Regatta Head Quarters Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron 09:00 am 29 December 2006
The course shall be described in the sailing instructions.
6. Scoring
The Low Point Scoring System shall apply. A minimum of 5 races must be completed to constitute a series.
7. Measurement
Each boat must have a current measurement certificate. There may be random safety & measurement checks during the series.
8. Divisions
Entries may be divided into division of approximately 10 boats using the results of the first three races as a guide. The Race Committee shall have the right to alter or amend division allocations in light of subsequent placings. A boat achieving 5th or better placing in any race shall be automatically result in a division 1 allocation. If five or more boats indicate they intend to sail as a B Fleet, a separate division may be made for these entrants.
9. Trophies
Prizes should be awarded as follows:
Invitation Race 1st, 2nd, 3rd Invitation Race ANC 1st, 2nd, 3rd Corsair National Championship Perpetual Trophies & 1st, 2nd 3rd Corsair Cadet Championship Perpetual Trophy & 1st, 2nd, 3rd National Services Trophy Perpetual Trophy Youth Championship Perpetual Trophy & 1st, 2nd 3rd Family Trophy Best placed family boat Divisional Placings 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Other prizes may be awarded at the discretion of the organizing authority.
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Camping is available at RQYS and booking can be made online at http://www.rqys.com.au/facilities/regaccom/camping.html or by contacting the club directly on (07) 3396 8666, bookings should be made early. A $50 deposit will also apply for the gate key.
11. Further Information please contact
Regatta Secretary Joanne Kurtzman 29 Whites Road Chermside West Phone: (07) 3630 5485 Email: [email protected]
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