Test Event

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The Vaurien Test Event – International Meeting 2021 is the practice event for the Vaurien World Championship 2022. It will be held in Vigo () from July 23rd to 29th, 2021. It will consist on a 3- day international training clinic, followed by one rest day and 3 days of racing.

The event will be organized by the Real Club Náutico de Vigo, with the support of the AsVaurien Spain, under the auspices of:

- The Royal Spanish Federation (RFEV) - The Royal Galician Sailing Federation (RFGV) - The International Vaurien Class Association

The notation ‘[DP]’ in a rule in the NoR means that the penalty for a breach of that rule may be, at the discretion of the protest committee, less than disqualification.

1. RULES

1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024. 1.2 Vaurien Class Rules will apply in their lasts versions registered in the CIV official website https://vaurien.org/. 1.3 If there is a conflict between languages, the English text will take precedence. 1.4 Appendix P of the Racing Rules of Sailing 2021 – 2024 will apply.

2. ADVERTISING

Boats may be required to display bow numbers and/or advertising chosen and supplied by the organizing authority, according to WS Appendix 20. If this rule is broken, Regulation 20.9.2 applies. [DP]

3. ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY

3.1 The regatta is open to all boats of the Vaurien Class. 3.2 Entry deadline: June 30th 2021 3.3 Online pre-entry may be requested on the official event website:

https://www.vaurienworlds2022.com/test-event-2021

3.4 Entries shall be signed personally by the participants on July 27th at 12:00 at the latest. 3.5 It may be possible to perform a late entry (after the July 27th deadline) only with the Organizing Committee approval. The entry fee will be charged an extra 30€. 3.6 A completed entry form requires a payment of the entry fee. 3.7 Attaching the documents below is a necessary requisite in order to complete the registration process.

• The check-in report form duly signed* • The disclaimer form duly signed* • A valid Passport or ID-card for each person on board reporting one picture, name, surname, gender and date of birth • A valid measurement certificate • A valid third party liability insurance (minimum 300.500 €) • The parent consent form for under 18 years old participants * • Foreign crews declaration must comply with their own National Sailing Authority regulations *

* download pdf from the official website after the pre-registration

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4. FEES

4.1 Entry fee:

• 70€ per boat for the Test Event • 60€ per boat for the International Training Clinic

• 80€ For both, Clinic + Test Event

4.2 Payment will be made through the registration platform, choosing the amount depending on whether you go to Clinic + Test Event or only to one of these.

4.2 Entry fees are not refundable.

5. SCHEDULE

5.1 A total of 9 races are scheduled with max 3 races per day. 5.2 If the schedule is delayed for any reason, a fourth race may be added to the schedule of the day. 5.3 Last possible warning signal on Thursday 29th: 17:00h.

09:00 – 13:00 International Training Clinic Registration Friday 23rd 14:00 – 18:00 International Training Clinic Day 1 13:00 – 19:00 Saturday 24th International Training Clinic Day 2 10:00 – 19:00 Sunday 25th International Training Clinic Day 3 10:00 – 19:00

Monday 26th Rest day / Activities, City Tour, Vaurien International BBQ 11:00

Tuesday 27th Test Event Registration / Test Event - First warning signal 14:00

Wednesday 28th Test Event - First warning signal. 14:00

Test Event - First warning signal 12:00 Thursday 29th Prize Giving Ceremony and Champions Dinner 20:00

Information about further social event dates and venues will be posted on the official website.

6. MEASUREMENT AND INSPECTION

6.1 Measurement checks may be carried out at any time during the event. 6.2 The following identification signals will be checked during inspection:

• Junior: dark color circle of 250 mm diameter on the top part of the and on both sides of the sail ("back to back"). • Female: red rhombus of 250 x 400 mm diagonals on the top part of the mainsail and on both sides of the sail ("back to back").

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7. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

7.1 Sailing Instructions will be available on the official website and will be posted on the official club board on July 25th at 20:00h.

8. VENUE

8.1 The venue address: Real Club Náutico de Vigo (Organizing Authority) As Avenidas, S/N – 36201 Vigo – Spain Phone: +34 986 44 74 41 E-mail: [email protected] Official event website: http://www.vaurienworlds2022.com Yacht club website: http://rcnauticovigo.com/es/index.php

9. THE COURSES

9.1 Single fleet format will be raced. 9.2 Courses will be a triangle. See diagram attached (Appendix 1). Race Course Areas will be the same as the Vaurien World Championship 2022 Race Course Areas. See diagram attached (Appendix 2).

10. PENALTY SYSTEM

10.1 RRS 42 (propulsion) could be judged on the water. 10.2 Rule 44.1 is changed so that the Two-Turns Penalty is replaced with the OneTurn Penalty.

11. SCORING

11.1 According to RRS WS appendix A Low point scoring system will be applied. 11.2 Discards: • When fewer than 5 races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores. • When 5 or more races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score.

12. SUPPORT BOATS

12.1 The entry form for support boats must be filled in and signed by the support boat responsible and have to be approved by the Organizing Authority. 12.2 Entry deadline for support boats is: June 30th 2021 12.3 The team coach boats have to comply with the coach boat regulations as defined in the Sailing Instructions. They must have a third-party liability insurance of 300.500€ worth. Team coach boats will be available for rent. More information on the official website of the championship coming soon.

13. DOCKING

13.1 Boats and team coach’s boat shall be placed exclusively inside the official area designated by the club. [DP]

14. TITLES AND PRIZES

14.1 The event prize giving will be held on July 29th after Racing on a “Champions Dinner” 14.2 Prizes will be noticed on the Virtual ONB and on the official website on July 25th.

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15. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

15.1 Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk (RRS 4, Decision to Race). 15.2 The organizing authority 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.

16. INSURANCE

Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of 300.500€ per incident or equivalent.

17. RIGHTS TO USE NAME AND PICTURES

Competitors automatically grant to the Organizing Authority and its Sponsors, without compensation, the perpetual right to make, use and show any text, motion pictures, video and still pictures, as well as live, taped or filmed television of, or relating to, the Event.

18. CHARTERED OR LOANED BOATS

For chartered or loaned boats rule G3 will apply

19. FURTHER INFORMATION

20.1 Accommodation and travel: see the official website related page. 20.2 News and information shall be found on the official event website:

http://www.vaurienworlds2022.com

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APPENDIX 1

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APPENDIX 2

Race Course ALFA: Ideal for northwesterly winds, the most common in the morning. These are termal winds that blow from the land towards the sea. Up to 15 knots in the early morning and decreasing to 5 knots at noon.

Race Course BRAVO: It will be the área used with winds from a notherly direction. North in Vigo is strong, about 15-18 knots. It can also be sailed with westerly winds.

Race Course CHARLIE: It is the bigger and most likely area for the Worlds as well the Test Event. Ideal for west and southwest winds.

STADIUM Race Course: Suitable for activities and shows.

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