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THURSDAY PRACTICE RACING DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING Channel 73, look for the green Quantum Quantum Racing Coach James Lyne presents the tetrahedron marks. daily weather and how it applies to each racecousre every morning on the Jumbotron on the beach. J/70: 1 PM 7:30 AM M24: 3 PM OFFSHORE: INSHORE: 9 AM DAILY DOCK TALKS BY QUANTUM SAILS Swing by for a beverage and snack, and learn DAILY VIDEO DEBRIEF how to improve. Look for the boats with Quantum Stop by the Jumbotron for daily racing debriefs. flags near your class docks. All talks take place Quantum Racing Coach James Lyne will deliver immediately after racing. in-depth analysis of the day’s racing with video replays by Quantum Racing cameraman Keith Brash. THURSDAY: J/70, M24 Circle 2 - J/70 FRIDAY: J/24, J/70, J/80, J/88 THURSDAY: Circle 3 - M24, Viper, ORC C SATURDAY: M24, Viper, ORC FRIDAY: (in food tent) SATURDAY: Circle 1 & 4 - J/80, J/88, VX1, ORC D, J/22, J/24 QUANTUM HOSPITALITY TENT SUNDAY: Circle 2 - J/70 Grab a bag of free popcorn and sign up to get an instant prize. Everyone wins! Need new gear? Come by to check out the Quantum Collection and get a free hat if you make an online purchase from the tent.

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elcome and thank you for attending the 22nd edition of Sperry Charleston Race Week. We are very fortunate to W have a great venue in an amazing city and enthusiastic participants from all over the globe - all of which have helped make this regatta one of the most successful in the country. As Race Week regulars know, we listen to everyone - participants and sponsors – to harvest new ideas that improve the event every year. This year, we are staging our first-ever Pro Am event, which will add fun and offer anyone the chance to race with the best talent in our sport.

It’s important to know that everything offered at Sperry Charleston Race Week wouldn’t be possible without the strong support of our sponsors. That starts with our title sponsor, Sperry. You will find the company’s representatives – along with its latest products – in the Sperry tent at our regatta village. Also, let’s all give a huge thank you to our corporate sponsors, including Quantum Sails, which provides post-race debriefs to help participants become better sailors. All of our sponsors contribute so much to the success of this event, so please “Sperry Charleston Race Week show them your support. has a vibe that’s hard to beat!”

It also takes a small army of volunteers to stage an event of this scale © Tim Wilkes and caliber. While you’re showing your appreciation for the sponsors, take a moment to thank the volunteers, starting with our Principal Race Officers and the over 200 race committee volunteers who TABLE OF CONTENTS support them. On shore, there are another 100 volunteers tending to countless behind-the-scenes duties. We particularly want to thank our 2 Sponsors EMT team from Roper St. Francis healthcare. They saved a heart attack victim last year and they will be on hand again to keep us all 3 Welcome Letter safe. All of the volunteers do their best to ensure that you competitors have a great experience here. We all are fortunate to have this 5 Schedule of Events support, so remember to thank them. 6 Charleston Ocean Ultimately, it’s you, the competitor, that this event is all about. So on Racing Association behalf of the members of the Charleston Ocean Racing Association, Sailing through STEM I wish you the best of luck for a fun, memorable regatta, and thanks 8 again for attending. 9 Pro-Am 10 Charleston Race Week Gives Back 11 Destination Charleston Randy Draftz Event Director 12-14 Dining Guide Sperry Charleston Race Week 15 Area Maps 16 Harbor Traffic Information 17 Safety Plan 18-22 Sailing Instructions Inshore Circles 1, 2 & 3 23 Inshore Race Courses 24-27 Sailing Instructions “Our great team of volunteers is Offshore Circle 5 another aspect that makes 28 Offshore Race Courses SCRW so special!” 29-31 Sailing Instructions Pursuit Class

32 Pursuit Class Race Courses

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All events listed here are located in the Regatta Village at the Charleston harbor Resort & Marina. Shoreside Event Passes are required for those wishing to attend the evening festivities. Thursday, April 20th, 2017 1300-1600 Informal practice starts/races offered by Quantum for J/70 @ 1300 on Circle 2 and M24 @ 1500 on Circle 3, VhF 73 (look for the green Quantum tetrahedrons.) 1200-1700 Registration packet pick-up at lookout Pavillion 1630 Dock talks for M24 and J/70 hosted by Quantum Sails. Swing by for a beverage and a snack, and learn how to improve. (look for boats with Q flags among class dockage) 1730-1800 Skippers’ Meeting at lookout Pavillion 1800 Daily Video Debrief for J/70’s on the Jumbotron with Ed Baird and video by Keith Brash, presented by Quantum Sails 1800-2100 Opening Beach Party with live Music, Buffet, Open Gosling’s Rum & Beer Bar

Friday, April 21st, 2017

0730-1000 US Sailing Buzz Bar (outside the Reel Bar) 0730 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” (Offshore/Pursuit) by Ed Baird on the Jumbotron 0830 harbor Start for Offshore Circle 5 0900 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” (Inshore) by Ed Baird on the Jumbotron 0930 Pursuit Class – First Warning Signal for 1st boat 1030 Offshore (Circle 5) – First Warning Signal 1100 Inshore (Circles 1, 2, 3 & 4) – First Warning Signal Post Race Dock Talks for J/24, J/70, J/80 and J/88 hosted by Quantum Sails. Swing by for a beverage and a snack, and learn how to improve (look for boats with Q flags among class dockage) 1800 Daily Video Debrief on the Jumbotron for M24, Viper and ORC C with Ed Baird and video by Keith Brash, presented by Quantum Sails 1800-2100 Daily Awards, Beach Party, Beach Buffet, Open Goslings Rum & Beer Bar, Gubinelli Malbec Wine Tasting , live Music

Saturday, April 22nd, 2017

0730-1000 US Sailing Buzz Bar (outside the Reel Bar) 0730 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” (Offshore/Pursuit) by Ed Baird on the Jumbotron 0830 harbor Start for Offshore Circle 5 0900 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” (Inshore) by Ed Baird on the Jumbotron 0930 Pursuit Class – First Warning Signal for 1st boat 1030 Offshore (Circle 5) – First Warning Signal 1100 Inshore (Circles 1, 2, 3 & 4) – First Warning Signal Post Race Dock Talks for M24, Viper and ORC hosted by Quantum Sails. Swing by for a beverage and a snack, and learn how to improve (look for boats with Q flags among class dockage. ORC at 1730 in the food tent.) 1800 Daily Video Debrief on the Jumbotron for J/80, J/88, J/22, J/24, VX1 and ORC D with Ed Baird and video by Keith Brash, presented by Quantum Sails 1800-2100 Daily Awards, Beach Party, Open Goslings Rum & Beer Bar, Gubinelli Malbec Wine Tasting , Video DJ

Sunday, April 23rd, 2017

0730-1000 US Sailing Buzz Bar (outside the Reel Bar) 0730 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” (Offshore/Pursuit) by Ed Baird on the Jumbotron 0830 harbor Start for Offshore Circle 5 0900 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” (Inshore) by Ed Baird on the Jumbotron 0930 Pursuit Course – First Warning Signal for 1st boat 1030 Offshore (Circle 5) – First Warning Signal 1100 Inshore (Circles 1, 2, 3 & 4) – First Warning Signal 1400-1800 Beach Party 1530 Daily Video Debrief on the Jumbotron for J/70 with Ed Baird and video by Keith Brash, presented by Quantum Sails 1700-1800 Awards Ceremony, Chili and Open Beer Bar CORA SAIlING’S lIFEBlOOD IN ChARlESTON

adies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Children of all ages! I would like to personally welcome you to Charleston, South Carolina; a L city that is home to rich history, distinguished restaurants, and the 22nd Edition of Sperry Charleston Race Week!

Charleston is an exceptional city and there is no better example of her exceptionalism than Sperry Charleston Race Week. Over the last 22 years, Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA) has been building and shaping this once small local regatta into an international sailing event. The experiences and relationships forged during the IN MEMORIA©M Priscilla Parker three days of racing and four nights of parties will last a lifetime. I am BY DAN DICKISON living proof as I fell in love with my fiancé at one of the after parties five years ago.

Regattas like Sperry Charleston Race Week don’t just happen by Meaghan Van Liew mistake. It takes hundreds of volunteers and thousands of hours to prepare, manage, house, organize, and sometimes even reorganize 1971 - 2017 all of the equipment, people, boats, and, most importantly, the Goslings rum. Much of the credit goes to Event Director Randy Draftz, but even more goes to the army of volunteers that work year round to keep Sperry Charleston Race Week the premier regatta in North America. If you happen to see Randy or any person in a volunteer shirt, I would ask that you be sure to thank them and maybe even let them cut you in the drink line. (optional).

2017 is a special year for CORA, as it is closing in on her 50th year of existence. Founded in 1967 as a way to promote sailing in Charleston harbor, CORA has grown from a few annual races to a year-round © Priscilla Parker sailing oranization that includes a diverse fleet of boats and a wide variety of inshore and offshore races. Our sailors and race committee routinely can be seen across the globe at events like Regatta Time in ©Priscilla Abaco, heineken Regatta, and Conch Republic Cup to Cuba. I Parker encourage everyone to check out all of the exciting things that CORA has to offer and consider joining us by visiting our website, www.CharlestonOceanRacingAssociation.com. perry Charleston Race Week lost a special member of I am very fortunate to live in Charleston with a rich sailing community, its community this year. Meaghan Fitzgerald Van liew but I know that we cannot take it for granted. That is why CORA and S was the director of public relations, sponsorship and Sperry Charleston Race Week is focused not only on creating a marketing for the event from 2003 through 2011. She was memorable and enjoyable experience for all participants, but on also the deputy director of the South Carolina Maritime fostering and growing the sport. That is why the proceeds are donated Foundation, the organization that formerly managed this to numerous sailing programs that serve a wide community of youth, regatta. Under her guidance, and through her tireless efforts, collegiate, adult, veteran, and special needs sailors. It is our hope that through our efforts, the wonderful sport that has been passed down to expertise and abiding optimism, the event grew from a mid - us will be vibrant and strong when it is time for our children to take the sized regional event to the largest keelboat regatta in the helm. Americas.

Once again, I welcome you to historic Charleston harbor and I thank Meaghan was exceptional at cultivating sponsor interest and you for your participation in the 22nd Edition of Sperry Charleston commitment. She had a gift for managing myriad details Race Week. It is the dedication to the sport and support of people like within the scope of complex events such as Race Week and you that make Sperry Charleston Race Week, Charleston harborfest. Along with her former husband Brad “A Regatta Unlike Any Other!” Van liew, she helped make the Spirit of South Carolina tall Good luck and see you on the water (and at the after parties)! ship a reality and oversaw the first years of its operation as an educational platform for the state’s youth. Patrick Aulton Chisum Esq. Commodore Meaghan also managed each of Brad’s three ‘round-the- Charleston Ocean Racing Association world racing campaigns, effectively elevating the profile of [email protected] singlehanded sailing in the U.S. through her promotional acumen. She did all of this while raising two children. her contributions to the sport, particularly to Race Week, are enduring, and her passing leaves a void in the lives of many – in Charleston and well beyond.

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SAiLiNg ThROUGh STEM Sailors and Fans - Come join us each race morning STEM Educator Course - April 21, 8:30-3:30 and catch the buzz! US Sailing is sponsoring a STEM-based Educator Course, a one-day, development/training opportunity for teachers and sailing instructors to learn how to implement US Sailing’s REACh curriculum. The REACh modules feature inquiry-based learning and engineering by design processes to provide youth with hands-on integrated learning opportunities that inspire interest in fields of study including physics, marine biology, robotics, technology and more. local teachers and non-profits who work with at risk middle school students are all invited. The cost is $150. Kids Zone Challenge - April 22, 10:00-2:00 7:30 am – 10:00 am Supported by 11th Hour Racing and Harken %QOGƂPFWUQPVJG The Kids Zone Challenge, designed by US Sailing, gets kids involved in Charleston Harbor Resort grounds boat-related activities which will get them excited about marine science, Coffee beans provided by conservation, engineering, and design. This special event consists of three Coffee Roasters of Charleston STEM-related stations with hands-on learning activities. Station Descriptions: • Simple Machine Scavenger Hunt - kids find examples of all 6 simple Compliments of US Sailing machines, they interact with a harken display to investigate mechanical advantage. Students that find examples of all 6 receive a prize. Don’t forget to follow us on social media! • Upwind Sailing - Students will have the opportunity to sail an Opti "WUUCKNKPIƂPFVJGHWP on land and learn about the physics of upwind Sailing. They will then apply that knowledge to Wind Turbine Blade Pitch and efficiency. • Reducing a Sailor’s Environmental Impact - youth will practice packing a sustainable vs. non-sustainable lunch from items in a cooler. They will be shown how to pack a lunch with zero waste and receive prizes for doing so.

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perry Charleston Race Week is staging its first-ever Pro-Am this Paris Henken – hailing from Southern California, this Olympic competitor year, sponsored by MAU Workforce Solutions. Join the fun on Sat., won the U.S. Youth Championships in 201 and the 2010 North Americans S April 22 at 5:00 p.m on the beach at the regatta village. The racing in the 29erXX. henken now races as a member of the College of will take place off the Wedding Pier at the south end of the beach. Charleston’s varsity sailing team. The competition will consist of a series of short races in the College of AllanTerhue – As the Global One-Design Director for Quantum Sails, Charleston Sailing Program’s fleet of J/22s. Nine esteemed “professionals,” Terhune is an active racing sailor. his resume includes a J/22 World will steer and lead each crew of four. They’ll all be competing to raise funds Championship as well as eleven North American Championships won for the College of Charleston’s Sailing Program. across three classes (lightning, Flying Scot and Thistle). Anyone can participate for a donation of $250 to the College of Malcolm Page – Recently named as US Sailing’s Olympic Sailing Charleston Sailing Program. Come race with some of the best talent in Director, Page is a two-time Olympic Champion and a seven-time World the sport! (To sign up, email Greg Fisher at [email protected].) Champion in the 470. Page is widely considered the most successful Here’s the lineup of pros: Olympic-class racer in Australia’s history. Stephanie Roble – This 2014 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year from East David Huges – Based in Miami, hughes is a two-time National Champion Troy, Wisconsin grew up sailing Optimists, dinghies and scows. She went and three-time North American Champion in the 470 Class. he’s an on to become a two time All-American at Old Dominion University. She’s Olympian an Olympic coach and a Melges 24 World Champion. he’s also now the No. 1 ranked woman in U.S. match racing. won the 470 European Championships and five World Cup Gold Medals. Paul Henderson – Known as “The Pope of Sailing,” this Toronto native David Pritchard – The owner and president of Gill North America grew has won 12 national championships in Canada, 5 in the U.S., national up racing Snipes and Stars with his father after moving from England to championships in holland and Bermuda and a North American championship. long Island, New York. he has competed at the highest levels of the sport. David Loring – Charleston native David loring is a three-time Sunfish Christophe Killian – This California native is a junior at the College of World Champion and laser North American Champion. These days, he Charleston and is currently the No. 1-ranked match racer in the U.S. he is races actively in the foiling Moth Class and, on occasion, sails a J/70. also the current match racing champion in the collegiate ranks.

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CHARLESTONRACEWEEK.COM 9 ChARLESTON RACE WEEK GIVES BACK Charleston Race Week is a non-profit event that supports many worthwhile causes engaged in the sport of sailing. • Sailors for the Sea - with based careers (STEM). Combining educators, by building character, promoting a healthy the help of our Green Team, sailing instructors, engineers, and scientists spirit, mind and body and instilling a sense of regatta participants and with today’s youth provides them with a one of accomplishment. This organization also supports sponsors, CRW is proud to a kind authentic learning experience. the S.C. Special Olympics Sailing Team. have achieved Gold level • Veterans On Deck - helps establish func- • College of Charleston Sailing Team Certification in the Clean tional and rewarding lives for our returning Donor support has helped CofC become a Regattas Program! veterans. The program also provides veterans top-ranked college sailing team. • US Sailing’s STEM Education Series and with specific and marketable maritime skills. Additional programs supported: REACH Program utilizes sailing as an • Charleston Community Sailing - Provides • Local High School Sailing educational platform, challenging youth to access, facilities and sailing instruction to • Local Yacht Club Junior Sailing Programs embrace education and explore productive people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and • South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math physical abilities. The programs engage lives Race committee training College of Charleston Sailing Team

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elcome to the Port of Charleston. Our deep water and world class ship terminals comprise the W Terminals nation’s 9th largest seaport, and our beautiful harbor is also one of the nationʼs largest sailing centers. In 2016, Charleston attracted nearly 2,300 ships, and over 2,000 starts on sailing courses. Thatʼs no coincidence. We work hard to keep our harbor an outstanding venue A for economic growth, recreation, and competi - n c tion between the best sailors in the world! ho ra Preventing incidents between ships and g e S boats is therefore one of our continual h ip concerns. Sharing the harbor requires C h constant attention to the rules of the road a n n and the rules of racing. e Racers have a distinct advantage over l ships. Ships are fairly predictable, because they’re confined to the channels. While there are shallow areas of the harbor, sailboats are through the far less restricted. From the shipʼs perspec - jetties, and You may see a tive, sailboats can appear to be fairly random. thirteen miles ship with a While pilots understand racing and race beyond. Ships Coast Guard courses, Race Week is a series of courses are ju st as es cort. In th ese each with a series of fleets. What’s going on in co nfined to the ca ses , expect your race is quite apparent to you, but what’s channel th e Coas t going on across the entire waterway is much outsid e the Gua rd to ke ep more difficult to assess. harbor as they you up to 500 Charleston now handles the largest ships are inside the harbor. Rule 9 applies all the yards from the ship. Plan ahead, and heed the trading on the East Coast, carrying up to way to the “C" buoy offsh or e. Coa s t Gu a rdʼs w arnings if yo u didnʼt plan well

10,000 containers. Our container berths are Ships tend to go faste r tha n most assume, enough. A Coast Guard boarding will slow you continually turning over, and therefore, when up to 22 knots in the offshore channel, and up down a lot more than an extra couple of tacks. you see one container ship coming in, there’s to 15 knots in the harbor. If you see a ship Vigilance while sailing to the course or back probably one just around the bend above the coming, plan on it getting to you faster than into the harbor is just as important as when bridge coming out. Ships meeting in the chan - you think. racing. The few close calls we’ve had most nel is a precise maneuver, and getting too If you must cross the channel when in sight often were when racers were coming back into close to this is dangerous for everyone of a ship, remember that the ship has a blind the harbor after a full day of racing. In the en - involved. The best places for ships to pass are spot of 1/4 mile ahead. If you canʼt see the trance channel, when in sight of a ship, please right off the Yorktown, near the Anchorage, and windows on the bridge of the ship, the ship sail outside of the buoy line, especially in the near Fort Sumter, so be especially vigilant in canʼt see you. Shipboard radar has roughly the jetties. Please be especially prudent here as these areas. same blind spot. If your entire boat cannot be well when ships are meeting each other. Under The most unpredictable maneuver a ship seen by the pilot during the entire time youʼre no circumstances should you try to take the will make is likely going into or out of the an - crossing the channel, you are way too close. middle between two passing ships. The ships chorage. The anchorage is just north of Fort Remember also that sailing has its unex - will induce turbulence and wind shifts between Sumter. If you see a ship slowing down or pected moments. If you pop a halyard or foul them that will not work in your favor. This may making any turns in this area, the ship may be your sheets and canʼt tack when you planned, seem like common sense, but it wasnʼt to one anchoring. Please familiarize yourself with an - youʼll want plenty of time to get things sorted racer a few years ago. chorage “A” on the chart, and if you’re unsure out and still stay clear of the ship. Many of Charlestonʼs harbor pilots are of what a ship is doing, stay clear and call it on Another rule of thumb is, if youʼre consider - racers themselves, and we’re very proud of the channel 13 or 16. ing using a ship to gain an advantage over a success of Race Week. We hope during Race Race courses can and may cross a channel. competitor, youʼre too close. Encourage every - Week, the ships are nothing more than a part Even if the course doesnʼt, the favored tack one around you to do the safe thing with pru - of the ambiance of the harbor. When in doubt, may. When approaching and crossing chan - dent tactical maneuvers. or even if youʼre not in doubt, hail the ship on nels, make sure youʼre aware of approaching Anytime youʼre crossing in sight of a ship, or channel 13 and talk it out. ships, and their tugs, and observe Rule 9 sailing along the edge of the channel ahead of Sail safe and sail fast! when in sight of a ship. Rule 9 obliges smaller a ship, call the ship on channel 13 VhF and vessels to give way to vessels confined to the broadcast your intentions. The pilot will appre - John Cameron, channel. There is nowhere in Charleston har - ciate it. If you canʼt see the name of the ship, Executive Director of the harbor Pilots bor where a Race Week entrant is restricted to simply call the “inbound” or “outbound” ship in Captain, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.) the same channels the ships are, so the ship is “the lower harbor,” for example, and tell him lightning #14266 always going to be privileged. what youʼre up to. Use your sail number as an 843-693-3557 Please also remember the channel extends identifier, and the ship will know exactly who [email protected] you are.

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ELCOME TO 2017 SPERRY CHARLESTON RACE WEEK. This plan is to ensure that you and your crew have a safe and enjoyable regatta. We ask that you share this plan with yWour entire crew so that they might be prepared in case of an emergency. © Priscilla Parker While Sperry Charleston Race Week will make every reasonable effort to provide a safe environment, competitors are reminded that all persons For emergencies on the water, hail competing do so at their own risk and are solely responsible for their own safety. “The PRO on your race course” on the vhF channel assigned. Sperry Charleston Race week has a Medical Director and medical personnel from Roper St. Francis healthcare available during the regatta. If able, immediately also call the They will oversee all medical emergencies both on and off the water. Medical Officer at (843) 345-2040.

On the water, two (2) teams of medical personnel will be patrolling the race Stay calm and be ready to identify the following: courses in designated safety boats. One (1) team will be located • Your Boat Name, Hull Color and Sail Number on the offshore courses and the other team in the harbor for the inshore • Your Location courses. Each safety boat will consist of a paramedic, registered nurse and • Nature of the Injury emergency kits including a spine board and heart defibrillator. Additional equipment will be located on shore in EMS vehicles. • Crew Members Name and Information

The medical team will evaluate the severity of any injury and attempt to The PRO will call the medical team either by VHS treat minor injuries on the water while seriously injured persons will be or telephone and help will be on its way. moved to shore for treatment. For an emergency on land, contact the Please refer to the adjacent instructions for emergencies. Event Director at (843) 628-5900 who will get one of the medical teams to evaluate and treat the individual. ThANKS FOR RACiNg AND PLEASE STAY SAFE!

Your Carolina Yachting Specialists 888-267-3063

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CHARLESTONRACEWEEK.COM 17 SAiLiNg iNSTRUCTiONS INShORE CIRClES 1, 2, 3 & 4 2017 Sperry Charleston Race Week - April 20-23, 2017 Organizing Authority: Charleston Ocean Racing Association © Tim Wilkes 1 RULES Friday, April 21 1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in 0730-1000 US Sailing Buzz Bar (outside the Reel Bar) The Racing Rules of Sailing , the 2017 ORC Rules and the Sperry 0730 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” on the Jumbotron Charleston Race Week (SCRW) procedures. by Ed Baird (Offshore/Pursuit) 1.2 The Equipment Rules of Sailing will apply. 0830 harbor Start for offshore circle 5 1.3 US Sailing Prescriptions to RRS 60, 63.2 and 63.4 will not apply. 0900 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” on the Jumbotron 1.4 The protest committee may impose suitable penalties, other by Ed Baird (Inshore) than disqualification, for violations of the Class Rules, or other non 0930 Pursuit Class (Circle 6) - warning signal for 1st boat Part 2 rules. This changes RRS 64.1. 1030 Offshore (Circle 5) - first warning signal 1.5 The International J/70 Class Event Rules Part III 1100 Inshore (Circles 1, 2, 3 & 4) - first warning signal (Sections I.3 and I.4) will apply. 1600 Pursuit course finish time limit 1.6 If there is a conflict between languages the English text will Post Race Dock Talks for J70, J80 and Viper hosted by Quantum take precedence. Sails. Swing by for a beverage and a snack, and learn how to improve. (look for boats with Q flags among class 2 NOTICES TO COMPETITORS dockage) 2.1 Notices to competitors will be posted on the official notice 1800 Daily Video Debrief on the Jumbotron with Ed Baird and board(s) located in the Race Village at Charleston harbor Resort video by Keith Brash, presented by Quantum Sails and Marina (ChRM) on the terrace. 1800-2100 Daily Awards, Beach Party, Beach Buffet, Open Goslings 2.2 Any questions concerning the notice of race, these sailing Rum & Beer Bar, Wine Tasting, live Music instructions, scoring, or any other issue shall be submitted in Saturday, April 22 writing to Race Week headquarters on the forms provided there. 0730-1000 US Sailing Buzz Bar (outside the Reel Bar) Replies will be posted on the official notice board(s). 0730 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” on the Jumbotron by Ed Baird (Offshore/Pursuit) 3 CHANGES IN THE SAILING INSTRUCTIONS 0830 harbor Start for offshore circle 5 3.1 Any change to the sailing instructions will be posted on the 0900 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” on the Jumbotron official notice board(s) before 0900 on the day it will take effect, by Ed Baird (Inshore) except that any change to the schedule of races will be posted by 0930 Pursuit Class (Circle 6) - warning signal for 1st boat 2000 on the day before it will take place. 1030 Offshore (Circle 5) - first warning signal 3.2 For an on the water change to the sailing instructions: “l” flag 1100 Inshore (Circles 1, 2, 3 & 4) - first warning signal shall be displayed with class flag, if appropriate. The change will 1600 Pursuit course finish time limit be announced on the designated VhF channel. This changes Post Race Dock Talks for J24, J111 and PhRF hosted by Quantum RRS Race Signals. Sails. Swing by for a beverage and a snack, and learn how to improve. (look for boats with Q flags among class 4 SIGNALS MADE ASHORE dockage) 4.1 Signals made ashore will be displayed at the flagpole 1800 Daily Video Debrief on the Jumbotron with Ed Baird and located on the dock outside the marina office. video by Keith Brash, presented by Quantum Sails 4.2 When flag “l” is displayed alone ashore, it means that a 0800-2100 Daily Awards, Beach Party Open Goslings Rum & Beer notice affecting all competitors has been posted. When flag “l” is Bar, Wine tasting - featuring Gubinelli Malbec, Video DJ displayed over numeral pennant(s) it means that the notice Sunday, April 23 applies only to those sailing on the circles(s) corresponding to 0730-1000 US Sailing Buzz Bar (outside the Reel Bar) numeral pennant(s) displayed. This changes RRS Race Signals. 0730 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” by Ed Baird 4.3 When flag “AP” is displayed ashore, “1 minute” is replaced (Offshore/Pursuit) at the Jumbotron with “not less than 30 minutes”. This changes RRS Race Signals. 0830 harbor Start for offshore circle 5 0900 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” on the Jumbotron 5 SCHEDULE OF RACES & EVENTS by Ed Baird (Inshore) 5.1 Thursday, April 20 0930 Pursuit Class (Circle 6) - warning signal for 1st boat 1100-1300 Informal practice starts/races offered by Quantum for 1030 Offshore (Circle 5) - first warning signal J/70 @ 1300 on Circle 2 and M24 @ 1500 on Circle 3, 1100 Inshore (Circles 1, 2, 3 & 4) - first warning signal VhF 73 (look for the green Quantum tetrahedrons.) 1600 Pursuit course finish time limit 1200-1700 Registration packet pick-up at lookout Pavilion 1400-1800 Beach Party 1330-1530 Circle 2: Informal practice starts/races offered by Quantum 1530 Daily Video Debrief on the Jumbotron with Ed Baird and for J70 on VhF 73 (look for the green Q tetrahedron marks) video by Keith Brash, presented by Quantum Sails 1600 Dock talks for M24, J88 and J70 hosted by Quantum Sails. 1700-1800 Awards Ceremony, Chili and Open Beer Bar Swing by for a beverage and a snack, and learn how to 5.2 Ten races (10) are scheduled. One (1) race for each class improve. (look for boats with Q flags among class dockage) shall be completed to constitute a regatta for that class. 1730-1800 Skipper’s Meeting (lookout Pavilion) 5.3 The race committee may run up to, but not more than, four 1800 Daily Video Debrief for J/70’s with Ed Baird and video by (4) races in a single day. Keith Brash, presented by Quantum Sails 5.4 Races that are postponed or abandoned for the day may be 1800-2100 Opening Beach Party with live Music, Taco Buffet, Open re-sailed unless it is the final day of racing. Gosling’s Rum & Beer Bar

18 2017 SPERRY CHARLESTON RACE WEEK 5.5 To alert boats that a race or sequence of races will begin 11 THE START soon, the orange starting line Flag will be displayed with one 11.1 Race will be started by using RRS 26. sound at least five minutes before a warning signal is made. 11.2 The starting line will be between the staffs displaying orange 5.6 On the last day of the regatta no warning signal will be made flags on the starting marks. In the event that the port end mark vessel is after 1400. not on station, it will be replaced by an inflatable mark. The course side of the inflatable mark will define the line. 6 CLASS FLAGS, BOW NUMBERS STICKERS, & 11.3 Boats whose warning signal has not been made shall avoid the SAIL NUMBERS starting area during the starting sequence for other races. The starting 6.1 Class flag/fleet ribbon designations will be posted on the area is defined as 100 yards in all directions from the starting line. official notice board at Race headquarters not later than 1800 11.4 A boat starting later than 4 minutes after their starting signal will Thursday, April 20, 2017. be scored Did Not Start (DNS) without a hearing. This changes rule A4. 6.2 Each boat will be assigned a bow number. These bow numbers shall be displayed on both sides of the bow. 12 RECALLS 6.3 All boats shall display only the sail numbers under which she 12.1 Individual recalls and boats disqualified under RRS 30.3 or 30.4 will has entered, unless prior written approval is obtained from the be broadcast on designated VhF channel using bow/sail numbers. This race committee and posted on the official notice board. is in addition to and changes RRS 29.1 and 30.3. 6.4 All J/70’s shall conspicuously display a fleet ribbon attached to 12.2 The RC will broadcast the bow/sail numbers of all boats the backstay, as provided by the OA while racing. observed to be OCS at the start twice; it will not alter the list based on a boat’s actions subsequent to the start. 7 RACING AREA 12.3 Failure of the RC to make a broadcast or to time it accurately or the order of boat(s) hailed will not be grounds for granting redress. 7.1 The racing areas are shown in “Circle locations” in “Illustration B.” This changes RRS 62.1(a). 7.2 The racing area will be in the Charleston harbor. 8 THE COURSES 13 CHANGE OF COURSE BEFORE THE START 8.1 The diagrams in Illustration B illustrate the courses, including 13.1 If there is a significant wind shift before a preparatory signal, the the approximate angle between legs, the order in which the marks race committee may signal a change of course for classes/fleets not are to be passed and side on which a mark is to be left. yet started. 8.2 Numeral pennants will be displayed to signify the specific course. 13.2 At the preparatory signal, flag “C” will be displayed on the signal 8.3 The race committee will broadcast the course, bearing and vessel with repetitive sound signals and will remain displayed until the distance information before the warning signal. Failure to broadcast or preparatory signal is lowered. The first mark will be the new/change to receive this notification shall not constitute grounds for granting mark. The bearing to the mark will be posted and announced over the redress. This changes RRS 62.1(a). designated VhF channel. 8.4 If one of the leeward gate marks is missing and not replaced by a mark boat in its place displaying flag “M” and making 14 CHANGE OF THE NEXT LEG OF THE COURSE repetitive sounds, boats shall sail around the existing leeward 14.1 To change the next leg of the course, the race committee will lay mark leaving it to port. a new mark (or move the finishing line) and remove the original mark as soon as practical. When in a subsequent change a new mark is 9 MARKS replaced, it will be replaced by an original mark. 9.1 The marks for Circle 1 will be: Mark 1 is a yellow tetrahe- 14.2 Except at a gate, boats shall pass between the race committee dron; Mark O is an offset mark white ball; Marks 2A and 2B are vessel signaling change of the next leg and the nearby mark, leaving yellow tetra hedrons; The start and finish marks will be race committ- the mark to port and the race committee vessel to starboard. This tee boats or an inflatable buoy. New mark 1 is an orange tetrahedron. changes RRS 28. 9.2 The marks for Circle 2 will be: Mark 1 is a green tetrahedron; 14.3 A signal board for the classes/fleets for which the change of Mark 0 is an orange ball; Marks 2A and 2B are green tetra hedrons; course applies will be displayed along with flag “C.” If no classes/fleets The start and finish marks will be race committee boats or an inflatable are displayed on a signal board, the change applies to all classes. This buoy; New mark 1 is a red tetrahedron. changes RRS Race Signals. 9.3 The marks for Circle 3 will be: Mark 1 is an orange tetrahedron; 14.4 The race committee will adjust the angle of a gate without Mark 0 is a white ball; Marks 2A and 2B are orange tetrahedrons; The making any signals. start and finish marks will be race committee boats or an inflatable buoy; 14.5 The race committee will attempt to broadcast any course New mark 1 is a yellow tetrahedron. changes over the designated VhF channel. Failure of a boat to hear 9.4 The marks for Circle 4 will be: Mark 1 is an orange tetrahedron; such notification or failure to broadcast will not be grounds for granting Mark 0 is a white ball; Marks 2A and 2B are orange tetrahedrons; The redress. This changes RRS 62.1. start and finish marks will be race committee boats or an inflatable buoy; 14.6 A course change for the final leg of a race will be signaled by a New mark 1 is a yellow tetrahedron. race committee vessel in the vicinity of the last rounding mark(s). It will 9.5 A race committee boat signaling a change of leg of the course is a display code flag “C” over “Q” and a signal board with the direction mark as provided in instruction 14.2. and/or leg length change to the finish line and make repetitive sounds. This signal (C over Q) applies only to the boats sailing their final 10 CHECK IN (finishing) leg. The change will be signaled before the leading boat of a class/fleet has begun the leg, although the finish line may 10.1 Before the first warning signal of each day, all boats shall sail not yet be in position. This changes RRS Race Signals. past the stern of the signal vessel on starboard tack and check in by hailing their bow number. They shall continue to do so until their bow number is verbally acknowledged by the race committee. 15 THE FINISH 10.2 Boats failing to check in accordance with 10.1 will be given a 15.1 For windward finishes, the finishing line will be between a staff scoring penalty equal to 20% of the number of boats entered in that displaying a checkered flag on the finish vessel and a staff class without a hearing. (This changes RRS A5). This will apply to displaying a checkered flag on the nearby finish vessel. each boat’s first race of the day. 15.2 For downwind finishes, the finish will be on the opposite side of the signal vessel from the starting line between a staff displaying

CHARLESTONRACEWEEK.COM 19 a checkered flag on signal vessel and a staff displaying a 18.9 On the last scheduled day of racing a request for redress checkered flag on a nearby finish vessel. based on a protest committee decision shall be delivered no later 15.3 If the race committee intends to start another race on the than 30 minutes after the decision was posted. This changes RRS same day, it will display code flag “R” (with no sound) while boats 62.2. are finishing. This changes RRS Race Signals. 18.10 If the race committee posts a list of boats scored OCS, ZFP, UFD or BFD on the official board before the protest time limit, a 16 PENALTY SYSTEM request for redress based on such a posted score shall be made no 16.1 PENAlTY TURNS: The first two sentences of Rule 44.1 later than one hour after the protest time limit. This changes RRS 62.2. are changed to: “ A boat may take a One-Turn Penalty when it may have broken a rule of Part 2 or rule 31 while racing. 19 PROTEST ARBITRATION however, when she may have broken a rule of Part 2 while in the 19.1 RRS Appendix T will apply. zone around a mark other than a starting mark, her penalty shall be a Two-Turns Penalty.” 20 SCORING 16.2 Unless the course is shortened to finish at the windward 20.1 (a) When fewer than six (6) races have been completed, a mark, penalties within the zone of the windward mark or on the boat’s series score will be the total of its race scores. This offset leg may be delayed and taken as soon as possible on the changes RRS A2. (b) When six (6) or more races have been downwind leg. completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of its scores 16.3 The US Sailing prescriptions RRS Appendix V2 will apply. excluding its worst score. (c) For the J/70 fleet, a boat’s series 16.4 Penalty declarations - A boat that has taken a penalty score will be the total of its race scores. This changes RRS A2. turn(s) in accordance with SI 16.1 shall complete the penalty 20.2 Boats scored TlE will be scored points equal to the number declaration form available outside the scoring office before the of boats finishing within the time limit plus two points by the race end of protest time limit. A boat wishing to take a post-race committee without a hearing. The total shall not exceed the total penalty in accordance with SI 16.3 or wishes to retire after number of boats in that class. This changes RRS A4.1, A4.2, & A5. finishing shall complete the penalty declaration form available 20.3 If a boat requesting redress for OCS is not granted redress, the outside the scoring office. Forms are also available online and may the score in that race shall not be excluded. This changes SI 20.1(b), be emailed to [email protected]. RRS 90.3 and A2. 20.4 Fleet assignment/Scoring for the J/70 Class: 17 TIME LIMITS AND TARGET TIMES (a) The regatta will consist of a ranking and final series. (b) For the 17.1 The target time for races is 45 to 60 minutes. Failure to ranking series, boats will be assigned to fleets: White, Blue, Pink, meet the target time will not be grounds for granting redress. and Green, of, as nearly as possible, equal size and ability. This changes RRS 62.1(a) Initial assignments will be made by a seeding committee appointed 17.2 Boats still racing more than 30 minutes after the first boat to by the organizing authority. The decision of the Seeding Committee sail the course in accordance with RRS 28.1 finishes will be under this NOR/SI will be final and will not be grounds for redress. scored TlE (Time limit Expired) without a hearing (see This changes rule 62.1(a). These assignments will be posted by Scoring).This changes RRS 35, 63.1, A4.2, and A5. 1800 Thursday, April 20. (c) Final series, boats will be assigned to fleets after the first day of racing. If all boats have completed that 18 PROTESTS AND REQUEST FOR REDRESS same number of races, boats will be reassigned based on their rank 18.1 A boat intending to protest shall comply with RRS 61 and in the ranking series (first day of racing). If not all fleets have additionally report to the Race committee (signal vessel or finish completed the same number of races, the series scores for vessel) as soon as possible after finishing, giving the race reassignment will be calculated for those races numbered in order of committee its sail or bow number and the sail or bow number(s) completion completed by all fleets. Assignments will be as follows: of the protested boat(s). This changes RRS 61. *Rank in Series *Fleet Assignments 18.2 Protest forms are available at the protest committee room, First White located in the Charleston harbor Resort. Protests and requests Second Blue for redress or reopening shall be delivered there within the Third Pink appropriate time limit. Fourth Green 18.3 Protest time limit is 60 minutes after the race committee Fifth Green finish vessel of the appropriate circle docks. The race committee will Sixth Pink make the number of sound signals corresponding to its circle number Seventh Blue upon docking and post the docking time on the official notice board. Eighth White This posting constitutes the notice required by RRS 61.1(b) and 63.2 Ninth White (Time and Place of the hearing.) Tenth Blue 18.4 Notices of scheduled protests or requests for redress hear- Etc. Etc. ings will be posted on the official notice board within 15 minutes of i. If two or more boats share the same rank, they will be entered in the protest time limit to inform competitors of hearings in which the left column in the order of fleets above (White, Blue, Pink and they are parties or may be parties affected by a request for redress. Green). 18.5 Protests will be heard approximately in order of posting as ii Assignments will be based on the ranking available at 2000 hrs at soon as possible in the protest room. the end of the first day of racing regardless of protests or requests 18.6 For the purpose of RRS 64.3(b) the “authority responsible” for redress not yet decided. is the measurer appointed by the organizing authority (Charleston iii. These assignments will be posted at 2100 after the first day of Ocean Racing Association). racing. 18.7 Notices of protests by the race committee or protest (d) There will be four daily trophies presented for the ranking series and committee will be posted to inform boats under RRS 61.1(b). one overall daily presented for the final series. 18.8 Breaches of instructions 6, 11.3, 16.4, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 (e) Final scores will be based on total points from both series with no race will not be grounds for protest by a boat. This changes rule 60.1(a). excluded and will be calculated for the same number of completed races Penalties for these breaches may be less than disqualification if the by all fleets. If ties cannot be broken by RRS A8, there will be multiple protest committee so decides. places awarded.

20 2017 SPERRY CHARLESTON RACE WEEK 21 SAFETY compliance with the class rules and sailing instructions. On the 21.1 Each competitor is solely responsible for his own safety and, water, a boat can be instructed by a race committee equipment by participation, agrees to sail and use Charleston harbor Resort inspector or measurer to proceed immediately to a designated and Marina facilities at his or her own risk. The Charleston Ocean area for inspection. Racing Association nor persons assisting with the conduct of races shall be responsible for damage or injury suffered during 24 EVENT ADVERTISING races or related activities. 24.1 Event bow stickers shall be attached to both sides of the boat’s 21.2 A boat that retires from a race, leaves the course area or hull at all times while racing. The event stickers are to be mounted aft returns to the course area between races shall notify the race of the bow numbers. Boats failing to display bow numbers and event committee as soon as possible . bow stickers may be subject to protest by the race committee only. 21.3 A boat and its crew shall at all times keep clear of all The protest committee may impose a penalty as it deems commercial vessels and shall not maneuver in any manner which appropriate. This changes RRS 60.1 (a). would cause a commercial vessel to be unable to sail its proper course or carry out its commercial functions in a normal manner. 25 SUPPORT BOATS a.) A boat whose actions or maneuvers result in danger signal 25.1 Support boats shall register at the registration desk. (5 or more Blasts) from commercial vessels shall be protested. 25.2 Support boats shall be marked by a pennant supplied by b.) The penalty for breaking this rule shall be disqualification from the race committee and remain no less that 150 yards from the the entire regatta. race course from preparatory signal until all boats have finished 21.4 There will be a courtesy announcement on each circle’s or retired or the race committee signals postponement, general designated VhF channel each morning and at the end of the day’s recall or abandonment. racing to communicate expected commercial traffic needs to the 25.3 Failure of a support to register, or a breach of SI 25.2 fleets. Boats are reminded that Charleston harbor and its approaches shall be considered a breach of RRS 2 (Fair Sailing), by the boats have a high level of commercial traffic. associated with the support boat, and is subject to protest. The penalty 21.5 Inshore Circles 1, 2 3 and 4 competitors, please be advised that applied to the boat or boats associated with the support boat when transiting to the race area from Charleston harbor Marina, leave shall be at the discretion of the protest committee and shall not G29 to starboard. Boats passing between G29 and Castle Pinckney do be excluded from their score. This changes RRS 64.1(c) and A2. so at their own risk. 25.4 Support boats shall carry a VhF radio tuned to the designated race committee VhF channel of the nearest race circle. 22 REPLACEMENT OF CREW OR EQUIPMENT 25.5 Support drivers shall have valid third-party liability insurance 22.1 Substitution of competitors will not be allowed without or the equivalent and provide proof upon request by the race prior written approval of the race committee. committee or organizing authority. 25.6 J/70 Class Only - SUPPORT BOATS: Individual support or coach 23 EQUIPMENT AND MEASUREMENT CHECKS boats shall not have contact of any nature, including: 23.1 A boat or equipment may be inspected at any time for (i.) communication by radio, telephone, internet, vocal signal, visual

CHARLESTONRACEWEEK.COM 21 signaling of any kind (i.e., tactical placement, use of flags and/or different colors of clothing or (ii.) the transfer of crew, equipment or supplies, with a registered racing boat from the time the boat leaves its dock or mooring each day until the boat has finished racing for the day. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i.) late arriving crew, food and drink may be transferred to a racing boat © Tim Wilkes prior to the first race of the day, and accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death (ii) crew may be transferred in the event of an unforeseen personal sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta. emergency. Infringements of this rule will result in a penalty to the boat 30.2 The safety of a boat and its crew is the sole and inescapable associated with the support boat. Such penalty may be either penalties responsibility of the skipper who shall ensure that the boat is fully or disqualification at the discretion of the protest. ©so Suanndd, ethro vraonu gdhelry B soeracwh orthy, and manned by an experienced and physically able crew. Neither the establishment of regulations or 26 HAUL OUT inspection of a boat in any way limits or reduces the complete and 26.1 Boats shall not be hauled during the regatta except with and unlimited responsibility of the skipper. according to the terms of prior written permission of the race committee. 30.3 Charleston Ocean Racing Association, Sponsors of the Sperry Charleston Race Week, and their employees and volunteers do not 27 PRESS AND SPECTATOR BOATS accept responsibility for the loss of life or injury to participants or others, or for the loss or damage to any vessel in any way or from 27.1 All press and official spectator boats shall be registered with the race any cause during or relating to this event. organizers during registration. Press and official spectator boats shall 30.4 The skipper shall be responsible for the conduct of his crew. In monitor the designated VhF channel for the course they are on. the event of a serious breach of conduct, the destruction of property 27.2 Press and spectator boats shall not interfere with the racing, in or the failure to comply with a reasonable request of any race any way and shall stay no less than 150 feet distance from any boat officer or committee member, the skipper will be responsible for all that is racing and on the outside of the race course where as defined damages and the boat may be subject to protest which, may include by the location of the rounding marks at a distance outside the disqualification from the regatta. race course where their wake causes no problem. 27.3 The organizers may appoint one or more photo boats, which will be allowed within the race course. The position of these boats 31 INSURANCE shall not be grounds for redress. 31.1 Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party 27.4 Press and spectator boats shall display a flag, or other liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $300,000 (USD) identification symbol as may be required by the race committee. per event or the equivalent. 28 RADIO COMMUNICATION 32 J/70 CLASS ONLY 28.1 The race committee will broadcast its intentions for racing that 32.1 Fleet Race Order and low point system day on the designated VhF Channel at 0930 and again at 1000. 1A Blue vs. Green 6A Green vs. Pink 28.2 A designated observer may report visual signals displayed by the race committee over VhF channels: 1B Pink vs. White 6B White vs. Blue Circle 1 VHF Channel 66 2A Blue vs. Pink 7A Green vs. Blue Circle 2 VHF Channel 69 2B Green vs. White 7B Pink vs. White Circle 3 VHF Channel 71 3A White vs. Blue 8A Pink vs. Blue Circle 4 VHF Channel 78 3B Pink vs. Green 8B White vs. Green 4A White vs. Green 9A Green vs. Pink Information reported by the designated observer is provided as a courtesy to competitors and does not in any way alter the competitors’ 4B Pink vs. Blue 9B White vs. Blue responsibility to observe the race committee’s visual signals which govern 5A Pink vs. White 10A Pink vs. White the conduct of the racing. Errors or omissions on the part of the 5B Green vs. Blue 10B Green vs. Blue designated observer will not be grounds for granting redress. 28.3 All boats shall carry an operating VhF radio. 32.2 A boat that did not start, did not finish, or was disqualified shall be scored points for the finishing place one more than the number of boats 29 PRIZES entered in that race. This changes RRS A4.2. 29.1 One daily trophy will be awarded in each class for each day of One overall trophy will be awarded in each class for every three boats 33 INSHORE RACE OFFICIALS entered up to a maximum of three trophies per class. Event Director/Race Director: Randy Draftz 29.2 The entry that wins the most competitive one design class will [email protected] receive recognition on the Charleston Race Week Cup Perpetual Trophy. Event PRO: Hank Stuart 29.3 Jubilee Sportsmanship Perpetual Trophy will be awarded [email protected] to the participant who has displayed outstanding example of good Circle One RO: Tommy Harken sportsmanship during Sperry Charleston Race Week. [email protected] 29.4 The entry that wins the most competitive handicap class will Circle Two RO: John Strassman receive recognition on the Palmetto Cup Perpetual Trophy. [email protected] 29.5 The organizing authority may award additional prizes at Circle Three RO: Hal Smith their discretion. [email protected] Circle Four RO: Wayne Bretsch 30. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY [email protected] 30.1 Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. Chief Judge: Sarah Ashton (See RRS4, Decision to race). The Organizing Authority will not [email protected] 22 2017 SPERRY CHARLESTON RACE WEEK

CIRClES 1, 2, 3 & 4 IllUSTRATION B iNShORE RAC E CO URSES •

The courses sailed shown in the diagrams below apply to the courses sailed on the inshore course. The leeward gate

(mark 2 a/b) may be adjust ed at th e di screti on of the Ra ce C omm itt ee to kee p the c our se squ are w itho ut furt her signals.

Course 3 and 5 are Windw a rd- le ew ard Course 4 an d 6 a r e W indward-leewa rd

with a finis h to W in dward. w ith a finish to leeward.

FINISH

01 01

01

2a2b 2a2b

START START

FINISH

Course 3: 3 Legs Course 4: 4 Legs

Marks: S - 1 - 0 - 2a/b - F Marks: S - 1 - 0 - 2a/b - 1 - 0 - F

Course 5: 5 Legs Course 6: 6 Legs

Marks: S - 1 - 0 - 2a/b - 1 - 0 - 2a/b - F Marks: S - 1 - 0 - 2a/b - 1 - 0 - 2a/b - 1 - 0 - F C C 9 9 C C 9 9 CiRCLE LOCATiONS

CIRCLE 4

CIRCLE 1 CIRCLE 2 CIRCLE 3

CHARLESTONRACEWEEK.COM 23 SAiLiNg iNSTRUCTiONS OFFShORE CIRClE 5 2017 Sperry Charleston Race Week - April 20-23, 2017 Organizing Authority: Charleston Ocean Racing Association © Brian Carlin 1 RULES 1800-2100 Opening Beach Party with live Music, Taco Buffet, Open 1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in Gosling’s Rum & Beer Bar The Racing Rules of Sailing. Friday, April 21 1.2 The 2017 ORC Rules and the Sperry Charleston Race Week 0730-1000 US Sailing Buzz Bar (outside the Reel Bar) (SCRW) PhRF procedures will apply. 0730 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” on the Jumbotron 1.3 US Sailing Prescriptions to RRS 60, 63.2, and 63.4 will not by Ed Baird (Offshore/Pursuit) apply. 0830 harbor Start for offshore circle 5 1.4 The protest committee may impose suitable penalties, other 0900 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” on the Jumbotron than disqualification, for violations of the class rules, or other by Ed Baird (Inshore) non Part 2 rules. This changes RRS 64.1. 0930 Pursuit Class (Circle 6) - warning signal for 1st boat 1.5 The Equipment Rules of Sailing will apply. 1030 Offshore (Circle 5) - first warning signal 1.6 If there is a conflict between languages the English text will 1100 Inshore (Circles 1, 2, 3 & 4) - first warning signal take precedence. 1600 Pursuit course finish time limit Post Race Dock Talks for J70, J80 and Viper hosted by Quantum 2 NOTICES TO COMPETITORS Sails. Swing by for a beverage and a snack, and learn 2.1 Notices to competitors will be posted on the official notice board how to improve. (look for boats with Q flags among class located in the Race Village at Charleston harbor Resort and Marina . dockage) 2.2 When flag ”l” is displayed alone ashore, a notice affecting all 1800 Daily Video Debrief on the Jumbotron with Ed Baird and competitors has been posted. When flag “l” is displayed over a video by Keith Brash, presented by Quantum Sails numeral pennant(s), the notice applies only to those sailing on the 1800-2100 Daily Awards, Beach Party, Beach Buffet, Open Goslings circle(s) corresponding to the numeral pennant(s) displayed. Rum & Beer Bar, Wine Tasting, live Music 2.3 Any questions concerning the notice of race, these sailing Saturday, April 22 instructions, scoring, or any other issue shall be submitted in 0730-1000 US Sailing Buzz Bar (outside the Reel Bar) writing to Race Week headquarters on the forms provided. 0730 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” on the Jumbotron Forms for submittal will be available there. All written inquiries by Ed Baird (Offshore/Pursuit) and responses will be posted on the official notice board. 0830 harbor Start for offshore circle 5 0900 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” on the Jumbotron 3 CHANGES IN THE SAILING INSTRUCTIONS by Ed Baird (Inshore) 3.1 Any shore side change in the sailing instructions will be posted 0930 Pursuit Class (Circle 6) - warning signal for 1st boat on the official notice board before 0800 on the day it will take effect, 1030 Offshore (Circle 5) - first warning signal except that any change to the schedule of races will be posted by the 1100 Inshore (Circles 1, 2, 3 & 4) - first warning signal end of protest time on the day before it will take place. 1600 Pursuit course finish time limit 3.2 For an on the water change to the sailing instructions: “l” flag, Post Race Dock Talks for J24, J111 and PhRF hosted by Quantum will be displayed from the race committee signal boat while Sails. Swing by for a beverage and a snack, and learn anchored. The change will be announced on the designated VhF how to improve. (look for boats with Q flags among class channel. This changes RRS 90.2 and Race Signals. dockage) 1800 Daily Video Debrief on the Jumbotron with Ed Baird and 4 SIGNALS MADE ASHORE video by Keith Brash, presented by Quantum Sails 4.1 Signals made ashore will be displayed on the flagpole located 0800-2100 Daily Awards, Beach Party Open Goslings Rum & Beer on the dock outside the marina office. Bar, Wine tasting - featuring Gubinelli Malbec, Video DJ 4.2 When flag “AP” is displayed ashore, the warning signal for the Sunday, April 23 first start will be signaled not less than 60 minutes after “AP” is 0730-1000 US Sailing Buzz Bar (outside the Reel Bar) lowered. This changes RRS Race Signals. 0730 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” by Ed Baird 4.3 The race committee will broadcast its intent on the designated (Offshore/Pursuit) at the Jumbotron VhF channel at 0800 and again at 0830. 0830 harbor Start for offshore circle 5 0900 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” on the Jumbotron 5 SCHEDULE OF RACES & EVENTS by Ed Baird (Inshore) 5.1 Thursday, April 20 0930 Pursuit Class (Circle 6) - warning signal for 1st boat 1100-1300 Informal practice starts/races offered by Quantum for 1030 Offshore (Circle 5) - first warning signal J/70 @ 1300 on Circle 2 and M24 @ 1500 on Circle 3, 1100 Inshore (Circles 1, 2, 3 & 4) - first warning signal VhF 73 (look for the green Quantum tetrahedrons.) 1600 Pursuit course finish time limit 1200-1700 Registration packet pick-up at lookout Pavilion 1400-1800 Beach Party 1330-1530 Circle 2: Informal practice starts/races offered by Quantum 1530 Daily Video Debrief on the Jumbotron with Ed Baird and for J70 on VhF 73 (look for the green Q tetrahedron marks) video by Keith Brash, presented by Quantum Sails 1600 Dock talks for M24, J88 and J70 hosted by Quantum Sails. 1700-1800 Awards Ceremony, Chili and Open Beer Bar Swing by for a beverage and a snack, and learn how to 5.2 Eight (8) races are scheduled for all classes. One race for each improve. (look for boats with Q flags among class dockage) class shall be completed to constitute a regatta for that class. 1730-1800 Skipper’s Meeting (lookout Pavilion) 5.3 The race committee may run up to, but not more than, 3 races 1800 Daily Video Debrief for J/70’s with Ed Baird and video by in a single day. Keith Brash, presented by Quantum Sails

24 2017 SPERRY CHARLESTON RACE WEEK 5.4 Races that are postponed or abandoned for the day may be 11 THE START re-sailed unless it is the final day of racing. No warning signal will be 11.1 Races will be started using RRS 26. made after 1400 on Sunday April 23. 11.2 The starting line will be between the staffs displaying orange flags on the starting marks. In the event that the port end starting 6 CLASS FLAGS, STICKERS, & SAIL NUMBERS mark vessel is not on station, it will be replaced by an inflatable 6.1 Class flag designations will be posted on the official notice mark. The course side of the inflatable mark will define the line. board at Race headquarters no later than 1800 on Thursday 11.3 Boats whose warning signal has not been made shall keep April 20, 2017. clear of the starting area. The starting area is defined as 100 yards 6.2 Event bow stickers shall be attached to both sides of the boats in all directions from the starting line. hull at all times while racing. The event stickers are to be mounted 11.4 A boat starting later than 10 minutes after her starting signal approximately 6-10 inches below deck level and 8-14 inches aft of will be scored Did Not Start (DNS) without a hearing. This changes the bow. Boats failing to display event bow stickers may be subject RRS 63.1, A4.1 and A5. to protest by the race committee only. This changes RRS 60.1 (a). 6.3 Boats shall display the appropriate class flag from the 12 RECALLS backstay at least 5 feet above the deck. Flags are available in 12.1 As a courtesy, the race committee may identify recalled boats the skipper’s packages. by broadcast over the designated VhF channel. Failure of a boat to 6.4 All boats shall display only the sail numbers under which she hear her recall notification and the timing and order of such hails or has entered, unless prior written approval is obtained from the race failure to hail will not be grounds for granting redress. committee and posted on the official notice board. 7 RACING AREA 13 CHANGE OF THE NEXT LEG OF THE COURSE 7.1 The racing areas are shown in “Circle locations” in Illustration C. 13.1 To change the next leg of the course, the race committee will 7.2 The racing area for Circle 5 will be offshore in the Atlantic lay a new mark (or move the finish line) and remove the original Ocean on either the north side or the south side of the entrance mark as soon as practicable. When in a subsequent change a new channel. mark is replaced, it will be replaced by an original mark. 13.2 The race committee may adjust the angle of a gate or offset 8 COURSES mark without making any signals. 13.3 The race committee will attempt to broadcast any course 8.1 The diagrams in Illustration C illustrate the courses, including changes over the designated VhF channel. Failure of a boat to the approximate angle between legs, the order in which the marks hear such notification or failure to broadcast will not be grounds for are to be passed, and the side on which a mark is to be left. 8.2 Numeral pennants will be displayed with the warning signal to granting redress. signify the specific course for that start. 8.3 A placard with the letter “S” (Short Course) or “l” (long Course) 14 THE FINISH will be displayed to indicate the course is “long” or “Short”. 14.1 For downwind finishes, the finishing line will be on the 8.4 A placard will be displayed with the bearing of the weather mark. opposite side of the signal vessel from the starting line. 8.5 If one of the leeward gate marks is missing and not rep laced 14.2 For downwind finishes, the finishing line will be between a by a mark boat in its place displaying code flag “M” and making staff displaying a checkered flag on signal vessel on the starboard repetitive sounds, boats shall sail around the one existing leeward end of the finish line and a staff displaying a checkered flag on the mark leaving it to port. port end finishing vessel or finish mark. 8.6 If the offset mark (o1 or o2) is missing, boats should sail to the 14.3 For windward finishes, the finishing line will be between staffs leeward mark (2A or 2B) or finish line after rounding mark 1l or 1S. displaying checkered flags on two race committee vessels or This changes Rule 28 and 34. between a staff displaying a checkered orange flag on a starboard 8.7 There will be no offset mark for a changed weather mark. end race committee vessel and a finish mark. 14.4 The finishing vessel will display the code flag “R” (with no 9 MARKS sounds) at the finishing line if the race committee intends to start 9.1 The marks for Circle 5 will be: Mark 1l is a yellow another race on the same day. tetrahedron. Mark 1S is an orange tetrahedron. Marks 2a and 2b 14.5 In the interest of starting another race in a timely fashion on are orange tetrahedrons. Marks o1 (offset mark) is a white ball. multiple race days, the race committee may assign a finish Marks o2 (offset mark) are small, orange tetrahedrons. The starting position to the last finishers in a division (circle), provided that the marks will be race committee vessles or an inflatable mark. The positions can be determined in a reasonable manner. finishing marks will be race committee vessels or an orange ball. New mark 1l is an orange cylinder with a black band. New mark 15 PENALTY SYSTEM 1S is a red cylinder with a black band. 15.1 The first two sentences of rule 44.1 are changed to: “A boat may take a One-Turn Penalty when it may have broken a rule of 10 CHECK IN Part 2 or rule 31 while racing. however, when she may have 10.1 Before the first warning signal of each day, all boats shall sail broken a rule of Part 2 while in the zone around a mark other than a past the stern of the signal vessel on starboard tack and check in by starting mark, her penalty shall be a Two-Turns Penalty.” hailing their sail number. They shall continue to do so until their sail 15.2 Unless the course is shortened to finish at the windward mark, number is verbally acknowledged by the race committee. Attempts penalties within the zone of the windward mark or on the offset leg to check in over the designated VhF channel does not meet this may be delayed and taken as soon as possible on the downwind leg. requirement. 15.3 The US Sailing prescription RRS Appendix V2 will apply. 10.2 Boats failing to check in accordance with 10.1 will be given a 15.4 Penalty declarations - A boat that has taken a penalty turn(s) scoring penalty equal to 20% of the number of boats entered in that in accordance with SI 15.1 shall complete the penalty declaration class without a hearing. (This changes RRS A5). This will apply to form available outside the scoring office before the end of protest each boat’s first race of the day. time. A boat wishing to take a post-race penalty in accordance with SI 15.3 or wishes to retire after finishing shall complete the penalty declaration form available outside the scoring office. Forms are also available online and may be emailed to [email protected]. CHARLESTONRACEWEEK.COM 25 16 TIME LIMIT 16.1 Boats still racing 30 minutes after the first boat in their class sails the proper course and finishes, and not thereafter retiring, will be scored TlE (Time limit Expired, see Scoring). This changes RRS 35 and A11.

17 PROTESTS AND REQUESTS FOR REDRESS 17.1 A boat intending to protest shall comply with RRS 61 and additionally report to the race committee (signal boat or finish vessel) as soon as possible after finishing, giving the race committee its sail number and the sail number(s) of the protested boat(s). Reporting should be done via VhF radio communications. This changes RRS 61. 17.2 Protests shall be written and lodged with the protest commit - tee’s representative within the protest time limit. Protest forms are available at the protest room in the Charleston harbor Resort. 17.3 Protest Time limit will be 60 minutes after race committee’s finish vessel docks. The race committee will make a long sound signal upon docking and post the docking time on the official notice board as soon as possible. 17.4 Protests will be heard approximately in order of posting as soon as possible in the protest room. 17.5 Notices of scheduled protests or requests for redress hearings will be posted on the Official Notice Board within 15 minutes of the protest time limit to inform competitors of hearings in which they are parties or may be parties affected by a request for redress. This will constitute notice to all parties under RRS 63.2 17.6 For the purpose of rule 64.3 (b), the “authority responsible” is the measurers appointed by Charleston Ocean Racing Assoc. 17.7 Breaches of instructions 6, 11.3, 20, 22, 23 and 24 will not be grounds for a protest by a boat. This changes rule 60.1(a). Penalties for these breaches may be less than disqualification if the protest committee so decides. 17.8 On the last scheduled day of racing, a request for redress based on protest committee decision will be delivered no later than 30 minutes after the decision was posted. This changes rule 62.2. 17.9 If the race committee posts a list of boats scored OCS, ZFP, UFD or BFD on the official notice board before the protest time limit, a request for redress based on such a posted score shall be made no later than one hour after the protest time limit. This changes RRS 62.2

18 PROTEST ARBITRATION 18.1 RRS Appendix T will apply.

19 SCORING 19.1 (a) When 5 or fewer races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores. This changes RRS A2. (b) When 6 races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score. 19.2 Boats scored TlE will be scored points equal to the number of boats finishing within the time limit plus two points by the race committee without a hearing. The total shall not exceed the total number of boats in that class. This changes RRS A4.1, A4.2 and A5. 19.3 If a boat requesting redress for an OCS is not granted redress, the score in that race shall not be excluded. This changes SI 19.1(b), RRS 90.3 and A2. 19.4 A maximum of eight (8) races are scheduled for the offshore circle. One (1) race is required to be completed to constitute a series. 19.5 ORC classes will be scored with the ORC ratings for Inshore windward/leeward and Offshore single number courses using time on time scoring.

26 2017 SPERRY CHARLESTON RACE WEEK 20 SAFETY REGULATIONS 20.1 Each competitor is solely responsible for his own safety and, by participation, agrees to sail and use Charleston harbor Resort and Marina facilities at his or her own risk. The Charleston Ocean Racing Association nor persons assisting with the conduct of races shall be responsible for damage or injury suffered during races or related activities. 20.2 A boat that retires from a race or leaves the course area between races shall notify the race committee before leaving the course area or immediately after arriving ashore on the © Sander van der Borch designated VhF channel. 20.3 A boat and its crew shall at all times keep clear of all where as defined by the location of the rounding marks at a commercial vessels and shall not maneuver in any manner which distance outside the race course where their wake causes no would cause a commercial vessel to be unable to maneuver its problem. proper course or carry out its commercial functions in a normal 23.3 The organizers may appoint one or more photo boats, which manner. a.) A boat whose actions or maneuvers result in danger will be allowed within the race course. The position of these boats signal (5 or more blasts) from commercial vessels shall be protested shall not be grounds for redress. by the race committee. b.) The penalty for breaking this rule shall be 23.4 Press and spectator boats shall display a flag, or other disqualification from the entire regatta. identification symbol as may be required by the race committee. 20.4 There sill be a courtesy announcement on each circle’s designated VhF channel each morning and at the end of the day’s 24 HAUL-OUT RESTRICTIONS racing to communicate expected commercial traffic needs to the 24.1 Boats shall not be hauled out during the regatta except with fleets. Boats are reminded that Charleston harbor and its and according to the terms of prior written permission of the approaches have a high level of commercial traffic. race comittee. 20.5 Before the first warning signal of each day, boats shall have provided to the OA their crew list. Crew list updates may be sent via 25 RADIO COMMUNICATION email to Randy Draftz or [email protected]. 25.1 The designated VhF channel for Circle 5 will be channel 73. 26 PRIZES 21 CREW WEIGH-IN / REPLACEMENT OF CREW OR 26.1 One daily trophy will be awarded in each class for each day of EQUIPMENT / EQUIPMENT AND MEASUREMENT racing. One overall trophy will be awarded in each class. The entry CHECKS that wins the most competitive class will receive recognition on the 21.1 Boats shall sail with the same number of crew each day, as Palmetto Cup Perpetual Trophy. registered and conforming to any crew weight limitations, in all races 26.2 Jubilee Sportsmanship Perpetual Trophy will be awarded unless prior written permission to change crew is granted by the race to the participant who has displayed outstanding example of good committee. Weigh-in information is contained in the notice of race. sportsmanship during Sperry Charleston Race Week. 21.2 A boat or equipment may be inspected at any time for 26.3 The Organizing Authority may award additional prizes at their compliance with the class rules and sailing instructions. On the water, discretion. a boat can be instructed by a race committee equipment inspector or measurer to proceed immediately to a designated area for inspection. 27 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY 27.1 Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. 22 COACH AND SUPPORT BOATS (see RRS 4, Decision to race). The Organizing Authority will not 22.1 Support boats shall register with at the registration desk. accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death 22.2 Support boats shall be marked by a pennant supplied by the sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta. race committee and remain no less than 150 yards from the race 27.2 The safety of a boat and its crew is the sole and inescapable course from preparatory signal until all boats have finished or retired responsibility of the skipper who shall ensure that the boat is fully or the race committee signals postponement, general recall or sound, thoroughly seaworthy, and manned by an experienced and abandonment. physically able crew. Neither the establishment of regulations or 22.3 Failure of a support boat to register shall be considered a inspection of a boat in any way limits or reduces the complete and breach of RRS 2 (Fair Sailing), by the boats associated with the unlimited responsibility of the skipper. support vessel, and is subject to protest. The penalty applied to the 27.3 Charleston Ocean Racing Association, Sponsors of the Sperry boat or boats associated with the support boat shall be at the discre - Charleston Race Week, and their employees and volunteers do not tion of the protest committee and shall not be excluded from their accept responsibility for the loss of life or injury to participants or score. This changes RRS 64.1(c) and A2. others or for the loss or damage to any vessel in any way or from any 22.4 Support boats shall carry a VhF radio tuned to the designated cause during or relating to this event. race committee VhF channel for the circle they are nearest to. 27.4 The skipper shall be responsible for the conduct of the crew. 22.5 Support drivers shall have valid third-party liability insurance or In the event of a serious breach of conduct, the destruction of the equivalent and provide proof upon request by the race property or the failure to comply with a reasonable request of any committee or organizing authority. race officer or committee member, the skipper will be responsible for damages and the boat may be subject to protest which, may 23 PRESS AND SPECTATOR BOATS include disqualification from the regatta. 23.1 All press and official spectator boats shall be registered with the race organizers during registration. Press and official spectator 28 OFFSHORE RACE OFFICIALS boats shall monitor the designated VhF channel for the course they Event/Race Director: Randy Draftz [email protected] are on. Event PRO: hank Stuart [email protected] 23.2 Press and spectator boats shall not interfere with the racing, RO: Taran Teague [email protected] in any way and shall stay no less than 50 yards (150 feet) distance Chief Judge: Sarah Ashton [email protected] from any boat that is racing and on the outside of the race course

CHARLESTONRACEWEEK.COM 27

OCEAN RA CE C O U RSE S C I RCl E 5 • IllUSTR ATION C

The courses sailed sh ow n in th e d ia g ram s belo w ap ply to th e “S h ort ” a nd “l o ng ” c ours es. T h e ro unding order for the “Short” course s sha ll b e iden tica l wi th th e “lo n g” c ou r se s, e xce pt tha t y ach ts shal l round marks 1l or 1S respectively.

The starting a nd fin ishi ng lin e s s ha ll b e th e sa m e f or b o th th e lo ng and sh o rt c o ur ses . The leeward gate (mark 2 a/b) may be adjusted at the discretion of the Race Committee to keep the course square without further signals.

Course 3 and 5 are Wind w ard-l e eward with a f inish to Windward. Cou rs e 4 a nd 6 are Wind w ard-l e eward with a finish to leeward. FFIINISHNISh

1L 1L 01 01 01 1L 1S 1S 1S 02 02 02

2a2b 2a 2b

START START FINISFINISHh

Course 3 Course 5 Co urse 4 Course 6

Course Legs Marks Course Legs Marks

3 (long) 3 S - 1l - o1 - 2 a/b - F 4 (long) 4 S - 1l - o1 - 2 a/b - 1l - o1 - F

5 (long) 5 S - 1l - o1 - 2 a/b - 1l - o2 - 2 a/b - F 6 (long) 6 S - 1 l - o1 - 2 a /b - 1 l - o 1 - 2 a/b - 1l - o1 - F 3 (short) 3 S - 1S - o 2 - 2 a /b - F 4 (short ) 4 S - 1 S - o 2 - 2 a / b - 1 S - o2 - F 5 (short) 5 S - 1S - o2 - 2 a/b - 1S - o2 - 2 a/b - F 6 (short) 6 S - 1S - o2 - 2 a/b - 1S - o2 - 2 a/b - 1S - o 2 - F

The location of Circle 5 will be determined by the PRO based on the prevailing wind direction for the day. CiRCLE LOCATiON

2 2

CIRCLE 5 North

CIRCLE 5 South

28 2017 SPERRY CHARLESTON RACE WEEK SAiLiNg iNSTRUCTiONS PURSUIT ClASS

2017 Sperry Charleston Race Week - April 20-23, 2017 Organizing Authority: Charleston Ocean Racing Association © Karen Ryan 1 RULES Friday, April 21 1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in 0730-1000 US Sailing Buzz Bar (outside the Reel Bar) The Racing Rules of Sailing. 0730 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” on the Jumbotron 1.2 The PhRF Rules and Regulations as adopted and amended by by Ed Baird (Offshore/Pursuit) the Sperry Charleston Race Week (SCRW) Policies and 0830 harbor Start for offshore circle 5 Procedures will apply. 0900 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” on the Jumbotron 1.3 U S Sailing Prescriptions to RRS 60, 63.2 and 63.4 will not by Ed Baird (Inshore) apply. 0930 Pursuit Class (Circle 6) - warning signal for 1st boat 1030 Offshore (Circle 5) - first warning signal 2 NOTICES TO COMPETITORS 1100 Inshore (Circles 1, 2, 3 & 4) - first warning signal 2.1 Notices to competitors will be posted on the official notice board 1600 Pursuit course finish time limit located in the Race Village at Charleston harbor Resort and Marina. Post Race Dock Talks for J70, J80 and Viper hosted by Quantum 2.2 When flag”l” is displayed alone ashore, it means that a notice Sails. Swing by for a beverage and a snack, and learn affecting all competitors has been posted. When flag “l” is how to improve. (look for boats with Q flags among class displayed over a numeral pennant(s), it means that the notice dockage) applies only to those sailing on the circle(s) corresponding to the 1800 Daily Video Debrief on the Jumbotron with Ed Baird and numeral pennant(s) displayed. video by Keith Brash, presented by Quantum Sails 2.3 Any questions concerning the notice of race, these sailing 1800-2100 Daily Awards, Beach Party, Beach Buffet, Open Goslings instructions, scoring, or any other issue shall be submitted in Rum & Beer Bar, Wine Tasting, live Music writing to Race Week headquarters on the forms provided. Saturday, April 22 Forms for submittal will be available there. All written inquiries 0730-1000 US Sailing Buzz Bar (outside the Reel Bar) and responses will be posted on the official notice board. 0730 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” on the Jumbotron by Ed Baird (Offshore/Pursuit) 3 CHANGES IN THE SAILING INSTRUCTIONS 0830 harbor Start for offshore circle 5 3.1 Any shore side change in the sailing instructions will be posted 0900 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” on the Jumbotron on the official notice board before 0800 on the day it will take effect, by Ed Baird (Inshore) except that any change to the schedule of races will be posted by 0930 Pursuit Class (Circle 6) - warning signal for 1st boat the end of protest time on the day before it will take place. The “l” 1030 Offshore (Circle 5) - first warning signal flag will be displayed with numeral pennant and class flag, if 1100 Inshore (Circles 1, 2, 3 & 4) - first warning signal applicable. 1600 Pursuit course finish time limit 3.2 For an on the water change to the sailing instructions: “l” Post Race Dock Talks for J24, J111 and PhRF hosted by Quantum flag shall be displayed with class flag, if appropriate. The change Sails. Swing by for a beverage and a snack, and learn will be announced on the designated VhF channel. This changes how to improve. (look for boats with Q flags among class RRS Race Signals. dockage) 1800 Daily Video Debrief on the Jumbotron with Ed Baird and 4 SIGNALS MADE ASHORE video by Keith Brash, presented by Quantum Sails 4.1 Signals made ashore will be displayed on the flagpole located 0800-2100 Daily Awards, Beach Party Open Goslings Rum & Beer on the dock outside the marina office. Bar, Wine tasting - featuring Gubinelli Malbec, Video DJ 4.2 When flag “AP” is displayed ashore, the warning signal for the Sunday, April 23 first start will be signaled not less than 60 minutes after “AP” is 0730-1000 US Sailing Buzz Bar (outside the Reel Bar) lowered. This changes RRS Race Signals. 0730 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” by Ed Baird 5 SCHEDULE OF RACES & EVENTS (Offshore/Pursuit) at the Jumbotron 0830 harbor Start for offshore circle 5 5.1 Thursday, April 20 0900 “Applying the Forecast to Racecourse” on the Jumbotron 1100-1300 Informal practice starts/races offered by Quantum for by Ed Baird (Inshore) J/70 @ 1300 on Circle 2 and M24 @ 1500 on Circle 3, 0930 Pursuit Class (Circle 6) - warning signal for 1st boat VhF 73 (look for the green Quantum tetrahedrons.) 1030 Offshore (Circle 5) - first warning signal 1200-1700 Registration packet pick-up at lookout Pavilion 1100 Inshore (Circles 1, 2, 3 & 4) - first warning signal 1330-1530 Circle 2: Informal practice starts/races offered by Quantum 1600 Pursuit course finish time limit for J70 on VhF 73 (look for the green Q tetrahedron marks) 1400-1800 Beach Party 1600 Dock talks for M24, J88 and J70 hosted by Quantum Sails. 1530 Daily Video Debrief on the Jumbotron with Ed Baird and Swing by for a beverage and a snack, and learn how to video by Keith Brash, presented by Quantum Sails improve. (look for boats with Q flags among class dockage) 1700-1800 Awards Ceremony, Chili and Open Beer Bar 1730-1800 Skipper’s Meeting (lookout Pavilion) 5.2 Three (3) races are scheduled. One race shall be completed 1800 Daily Video Debrief for J/70’s with Ed Baird and video by to constitute a regatta. Keith Brash, presented by Quantum Sails 5.3 No warning signal will be made after 1200 on Sun., April 23. 1800-2100 Opening Beach Party with live Music, Taco Buffet, Open Gosling’s Rum & Beer Bar

CHARLESTONRACEWEEK.COM 29 6 CLASS FLAGS, STICKERS, & SAIL NUMBERS 6.1 Class flags: WELCOME TO CHARLESTON! Class Flag Color As sailors and competitors in Spinnaker (S1) White Race Week, w e have been Spinnaker (S2) Royal Blue helping Mariner’s for over 40 Years! Non Spinnaker (NS) Green

6.2 Boats shall display the appropriate class pennant and fleet ribbon from the backstay at least 5 feet above the deck. Fleet ribbons are available in the skipper’s packages.

7 RACING AREA 7.1 The racing area will be Charleston harbor and ocean as Come check out our new shown on the race course diagrams. marine hardware section! 8 COURSES We also offer... 8.1 The diagram in the SI Illustration D shows the intended courses • West System Epoxy 1, 2 and 3. There will be three classes: spinnaker Class (S1) and • Specialty Stainless Fasteners and Hardware (S2) and non-spinnaker Class (NS). Course 1: Course 1: start, pass G25 to starboard, pass G19 to • Basic and Specialty Hand-tools starboard, GATE (G13 to starboard OR R14 to port), return to the • Full Line of Power Tools finish, pass G19 to port, pass G25 to port, finish. Approximate • Local, Knowledgeable, Friendly Service length of 14.0 nm. (S1/S2) and (NS) classes sail the same course. Course 2: start, pass G25 to starboard, pass G19 to starboard, pass through GATE (G13/R14), round Mark 1 to port, pass through GATE (G13/R14), pass G19 to port, pass G25 to port, finish. (S1/S2) classes: Mark 1 at approximately 2 nm from GATE G13/R14. Approximate length of 18.0 nm. (NS) class: Mark 1 at (843) 884-2551 approximately 1 nm from G13/R14. Approximate length of 16.0nm. 883 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Mt. Pleasant Course 3: start, pass G25 to starboard, pass G19 to starboard, pass through GATE (G13/R14), round Mark 1 to port, pass through GATE (G13/R14), pass G19 to port, pass G25 to port, finish. (S1/S2) classes: Mark 1 at approximately 4 nm from GATE and a yellow tetrahedron on the port end. G13/R14. Approximate length of 22.0 nm. (NS) class: Mark 1 at 11.3 Pursuit style starting, boats will start according to their PhRF approximately 2 nm from GATE G13/R14. Approximate length of handicap. This changes Rule 26. 18.0 nm. 11.4 The race committee will use RRS 26 for the first boat to start. 8.2 The scheduled start time for each boat rating will be posted on All other boats will start afterwards based on their assigned starting the Regatta Notice Board no later than 1800 on the day prior to the time, the RC will not display flags or make sounds. This changes scheduled race. The Course to be sailed will be announced prior to RRS 26. the warning of the race. 8.3 A placard showing the course to be sailed for each class and VHF 11 RC is on VHF Channel 11 the direction to Mark 1 (if used) from G13/R14 will be displayed on 0930 Warning for 1st boat to start Display class flag the signal boat and announced on VhF 11 no later than the warning 0931 Preparatory Signal for 1st boat to start Display of prep flag signal. 0934 Preparatory flag removed for 1st boat Prep flag removed 9 MARKS 0935 Start of 1st boat Class flag removed 9.1 The marks of the Course will be: Start/finish mark is a yellow Starting times for boats following the No other flags tetrahedron and a race committee vessel. Mark 1 for the (S1/S2) 1st boat to start as published & posted displayed class is an orange tetrahedron. Mark 1 for the (NS) class is a yellow tetrahedron. Government marks: G25, G19, G13, R14. 11.5 RRS 26 is changed by deleting the words “preparatory signal.” The preparatory signal is four (4) minutes before that boat’s starting 10 CHECK IN time. 11.6 The Start Times for the Pursuit Class competitors will be listed 10.1 Before her preparatory signal of each day, boats intending to on the event document section of the SCRW Web Site and on the race shall check in with the Race Committee via VhF channel 11. Official Notice Board. Boats shall confirm the number of persons on board and the 11.7 A boat starting later than 10 minutes after her starting signal accuracy of the crew list for that day. A boat shall continue to check will be scored Did Not Start (DNS) without a hearing. This changes in until it has been acknowledged by the Race Committee. RRS 63.1, A4.1 and A5.

11 THE START 12 RECALLS 11.1 The starting area will be in the area bounded by Rebellion 12.1 RRS 29.1 (Individual Recall) is changed. No “X” flag will be Reach to the southwest and the access to the Mt. Pleasant used. The race committee will make a sound signal for all boats Channel G”1” to the northeast and Fl R “130” at the access to the who are on the course side (OCS) at their start and notify them via ICW/Sullivan Island Narrows to the east. (Approximately VhF channel 11. This changes RRS 29.1. 32 °46.00N and 79 °52.50W) 12.2 Failure of a boat to see or hear her recall notification and the 11.2 The starting line will be between a staff displaying an orange timing and order of such hails or failure to hail will not be grounds flag on a RC vessel that is at the starboard end of the starting line for granting redress. This changes RRS 62. 30 2017 SPERRY CHARLESTON RACE WEEK 13 CHANGE OF THE NEXT LEG OF THE COURSE 20.3 A boat and its crew shall at all times keep clear of all commer - 13.1 The course configuration will not be changed. however, the cial vessels and shall not maneuver in any manner which would race committee may shorten course at any mark of the course. cause a commercial vessel to be unable to maneuver its proper course or carry out its commercial functions in a normal manner. 14 THE FINISH a.) A boat whose actions or maneuvers result in danger signal 14.1 The finishing line will be near the starting area. (5 or more blasts) from commercial vessels shall be protested. 14.2 The finishing line will be between a staff displaying a b.) The penalty for breaking this rule shall be disqualification from checkered flag on the RC vessel at the port end and a yellow the entire regatta. buoy to starboard. c.) If the wind velocity is low and it is apparent a boat cannot avoid an oncoming commercial boat, it may start its engine and motor away 15 PENALTY SYSTEM from the oncoming vessel at an angle of 90 degrees or less. There 15.1 The scoring penalty, RRS 44.3 will apply. shall be no forward movement on the course. It shall cut off its motor as soon as it is clear from the oncoming vessel. 16 TIME LIMIT 20.4 There will be a courtesy announcement on the designated VhF channel 11 each morning and at the end of the day’s racing to 16.1 All boats shall finish by 1600 on Fri. & Sat.. This changes RRS communi cate expected commercial traffic needs to the fleets. Boats 35. are reminded that Charleston harbor and its approaches have a 16.2 All boats shall finish by 1500 on Sun. This changes RRS 35. high level of commercial traffic. 20.5 Crew lists: Each boat shall provide the race committee a list of 17 PROTESTS crew for each day of the regatta, before her preparatory signal. The 17.1 A boat intending to protest shall comply with RRS 61 and number of persons sailing on each boat may change each day. You additionally report to the race committee as soon as possible after may email the list to [email protected]. finishing, giving the race committee its sail number and the sail number(s) of the protested boat(s). This changes RRS 61. 21. RADIO/TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS Reporting shall be done via VhF radio. 21.1 Race committee announcements will be over VhF Channel 17.2 Protests shall be written and lodged with the protest 11. committee’s representative within the protest time limit. Protest 21.2 Competitors may call the race committee via cell phone: forms are available at the protest room at Charleston harbor Resort. 843-252-4900. 17.3 Protest time limit is 60 minutes after the race committee finish vessel of the appropriate circle docks. The race committee will 22 PRIZES make sound signals corresponding to its circle number upon dock - 22.1 Prizes will be awarded as described in the Notice of Race. ing and post the dockting time on the official notice board. This posting constitutes the notice required by RRS 61.1(b) and 63.2 23 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY (Time and Place of the hearing.) 23.1 Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own 17.4 Protests will be heard approximately in order of posting as risk. (See RRS 4, Decision to race). The Organizing Authority will soon as possible in the protest room. not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or 17.5 Notices of scheduled protests or requests for redress death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the hearings will be posted on the Official Notice Board within 15 regatta. minutes of the protest time limit to inform competitors of hearings in 23.2 The safety of a boat and its crew is the sole and inescapable which they are parties or may be parties affected by a request for responsibility of the skipper who shall ensure that the boat is fully redress. This will constitute notice to all parties under RRS 63.2. sound, thoroughly seaworthy, and manned by an experienced and 17.6 For the purpose of rule 64.3(b), the “authority responsible” physically able crew. Neither the establishment of regulations or is the measurers appointed by Charleston Ocean Racing Assoc. inspection of a boat in any way limits or reduces the complete and 17.7 On the last scheduled day of racing, a request for redress unlimited responsibility of the skipper. based on a protest committee decision shall be delivered no later 23.3 Charleston Ocean Racing Association, Sponsors of the than 30 minutes after the decision was posted. This changes rule Sperry Charleston Race Week, and their employees and 62.2. volunteers do not accept responsibility for the loss of life or injury to participants or others, or for the loss or damage to any 18 PROTEST ARBITRATION vessel in any way or from any cause during or relating to this 18.1 RRS Appendix T apply. event. 23.4 The skipper shall be responsible for the conduct of his crew. 19 SCORING In the event of a serious breach of conduct, the destruc tion of 19.1 All races will be scored. This changes RRS A.2. property or the failure to comply with a reasonable request of any 19.2 If a boat requesting redress for an OCS is not granted race officer or committee member, the skipper will be responsible redress, the score in that race shall not be excluded. This changes for all damages and the boat may be subject to protest which, may RRS 90.3 and A2. include disqualification from the regatta.

20 SAFETY 24 PURSUIT RACE OFFICIAL 20.1 Each competitor is solely responsible for his own safety and, Event/Race Director: Randy Draftz [email protected] by participation, agrees to sail and use Charleston harbor Resort Event PRO: hank Stuart [email protected] and Marina facilities at his or her own risk. The Charleston Ocean Circle 6 RO: Frank Pontious [email protected] Racing Association nor persons assisting with the conduct of races Chief Judge: Sarah Ashton [email protected] shall be responsible for damage or injury suffered during races or related activities. 20.2 A boat that retires from a race or leaves the course area between races shall notify the race committee before leaving the course area or immedi ately after arriving ashore on VhF channel 11.

CHARLESTONRACEWEEK.COM 31 PURSUiT RACE COURSES • IllUSTRATION D

COURSE 1 COURSE 1 Same for S and NS Class - Approx. 14 NM START RC Boat with orange staff on starboard end and a yellow tetrahedron on port G25 & G19 Starboard thru Jettys Gate Round G13 to Starboard or Round R14 to Port - back to finish G19, G25 Port FINISH RC Boats with an orange staff at port and yellow tetrahedron to starboard

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NORTH COURSE “L” (LoCnOg)U -R ASpEp r2o x . 2 3 N M COURSE 3 S Class - Approx. 18 NM NS Class - Approx. 16 NM S Class - Approx. 22 NM NS Class - Approx. 18 NM START RC Boat with orange staff on starboard end and a yellow tetrahedron on port G25 & G19 Starboard thru Jettys Gate Round G13 to Starboard or Round R14 to Port Mark 1 Round to Port Gate Round G13 to Starboard or Round R14 to Port G19 & G25 Port FINISH RC Boats with an orange staff at port and yellow tetrahedron to starboard Distance and direction to Mark 1 may vary based on wind direction and speed. The diagram below is for illustration purposes only.

COURSE 2 & 3 (Distance to Mark 1 Varies)

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