Notice of Race, the Sailing Instructions and the Hartley TS16 Association Rules
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RACE ENTRY FORM THE HARTLEY TS16 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA 2015-2016 To: The Race Secretary, John Harris, 90 Oaklands Rd, Glengowrie, SA 5044 Please enter the yacht (name)………………………………………………………………………………….. Boat Sail number……………................................... Colour of Hull…………………………………………. for the Australian Championship Regatta at Largs Bay Sailing Club from 28/12/2015 to 6/01/2016 Helmsperson ..............................…………....…..……. Hartley TS16 Assn Member Number …………… Sailing Club ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Nominated Crew………………………………………………………………………………………………….. For trophy purposes, please circle yes or no below – Has the helmsperson sailed as helmsperson in an earlier Australian championship? Yes / No **If proposing to sail some races with crew other than nominated above, declare alternative crew/s and race/s in which they will be sailing. Helmsperson's Name............................................................................................................................... Phone………………………………...... Address..................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................... Postcode............................................ Email Address…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. DECLARATION AND CONITIONS OF ENTRY : (Strike out 1 or 2) 1. I am in possession of a current 'A' class Hartley TS16 Association certificate of registration for this yacht and I certify that the yacht and its equipment have not been altered in any way which would negate the certificate. 2. My TS16 basically conforms to the Hartley TS16 plans, is not registered "A" class, but is registered with the Hartley TS16 Association of Australia. 3. The helmsperson is a current financial member of The Hartley TS16 Association of Australia. It is clearly understood that the yacht and crew are taking part in this regatta at their own risk and responsibility. I agree to be bound by The Racing Rules of Sailing, the prescriptions of Yachting Australia, the Notice of Race, the Sailing Instructions and the Hartley TS16 Association rules. I certify that this boat is insured with valid third party liability insurance with a minimum cover of $10 million per incident or the equivalent and will ensure that this cover remains current throughout the series. 4. I have read and accept rules 2 and 3 of the RRS, and I understand that in accord with rule 4, “Decision to Race”, that I shall participate in the regatta entirely at my own risk. I accept that the organizing authority including the Largs Bay Sailing Club and the National and State divisions of the Hartley TS16 Association and the volunteers and paid servants of these organisations will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta. I have read and understand the conditions of entry as explained above. Signed .................................………………………………......... (helmsperson)... Date ..... /....../……… Entrance Fee $150.00. (to be received no later than last mail 11/12/2015) The entrance fee for entries received after 11/12/2015 and by 28/12/2015 will be $175.00 I am paying by: (please circle method of payment) Cash Cheque Direct Debit: Direct Debit: Bank – Beyond Bank BSB 805-022, Acc No: - 02244303 Hartley TS16 Assoc of SA - use name & boat number as reference and post Entry Form to Race Secretary. (Direct Debit Payments only accepted until 15/12/2015). Note that Entry will not be registered until Entry Form is received. Cheques should be payable to - The Hartley TS16 Association of South Australia Inc Additional Information HARTLEY TS16 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA 2015-2016 Weighing, Measuring and Safety Check of Boats During measuring and in addition to items listed below, a visual check will be made of each boat. Should any aspect of the boat presented be in doubt the measurer will perform a more detailed inspection. Weighing All boats must be weighed prior to competing. Minimum weight is 360 kilos. Those boats weighing under 360 kilos will need to add weight (as directed) to adjust to minimum weight. Measuring mast, boom and whisker pole black bands will be measured and are required to be painted on in a contrasting rudder blade - depth below planking sails need to be stamped with the Measurer's official stamp (indicating date of measurement) Instruments Stop Watch, Compass and Wind Direction Indicator only permitted Safety Check All boats will need to be checked for safety compliance (eg - pfd, anchor, paddles, centreplate lockdown, buoyancy, etc.) Members are reminded to make themselves familiar the Hartley TS16 Special Sailing Rules and Special Measurement Rules that form part of the Constitution of the Hartley Trailer Sailer 16 Association of Australia Inc. Note: Spot checks may be carried out during the series Winners of Association Events may be required to submit their boat for re-measurement TO BE REMOVED FROM BOAT PRIOR TO WEIGHING mast, boom and whisker pole paddles loose safety gear, eg - pfd's, paddles, etc. anchors, chain and line mainsheet and jib leads all other loose gear TO BE INCLUDED IN THE WEIGHING OF THE BOAT the hull and centreplate all fixed fittings rudder stock and blade cabin hatches fixed ropes, eg - traveller control lines, boom vang control lines outhaul and Cunningham. .