2018 12ft Skiff Australian Championship
30th March – 2nd April 2018
NOTICE OF RACE
Organised and conducted by The 12ft Skiff Association of Queensland
In association with The Brisbane 18 Footers’ Sailing Club Inc.
Supported by: 1 Rules 1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing 2017-2020 1.2 The Prescriptions and Special Regulations of Australian Sailing (AS) 1.3 The 12ft skiff rules as defined in the Interdominion 12ft Sailing Championship Rules, as accepted on 07/01/2012 1.4 Any changes to the Racing Rules will be outlined in the Regatta Sailing Instructions
2 Advertising The Organising Authority will require all participating boats to display the event sponsor’s advertising.
3 Eligibility and Entry 3.1 The Regatta is open to all boats of the 12 foot skiff class(es) 3.2 To be eligible to compete in these Championships each competitor shall be a financial member of either: Queensland 12ft Skiff Association / NSW 12ft Skiff Association. 3.3 Eligible boats may enter by completing the official Entry Form that shall be lodged with the Qld Association Regatta Race Secretary no later than 23rd March 2018, accompanied by the required fee. (Refer Entry Fee). 3.4 Electronic entry payment may be made via direct debit to: The Queensland 12ft Skiff Association Account: 829 340 314 BSB: 084-283 3.5 An online entry form will be available at www.brisbane18footers.com
4 Entry Fee 4.1 Entries prior to 23rd March 2018 $ 200.00 4.2 Entries after 23rd March 2018 $ 240.00 4.3 Entries cancelled in the week preceding the event will not be refunded. If cancellation occurs prior to this date, 75% of the fee will be refunded upon receipt of a written request.
5 Race Schedule DATE EVENT TIME / WARNING SIGNAL Friday 30th March Registration 0900 - 1100 Invitation Race (sprint) 1355 Race 1 ASAP after Invitation race Saturday 31st Race 2 1355 March Race 3 ASAP after Race 2 Sunday 1st April Race 4 1355 Race 5 ASAP after Race 4 Monday 2nd April Race 6 1255 (no race shall start after 1500 on the last day) 6 Measurement All boats shall comply with the 12ft Skiff Class Rules as agreed in Addendum A of the Interdominion 12ft Sailing Championship Rules. Random measurement check and inspections may be carried out at any time for compliance to measurement rules. A boat notified of inspection shall follow the instructions of the Race Committee.
7 Sailing Instructions Sailing instructions will be available from Friday 30th March, 2018 from the organising body.
8 Venue Attachment A shows the approximate area where courses will be set, together with the relative location of the clubhouse and the Manly boat harbour.
Club address: Trafalgar Street Manly, QLD, 4179
9 Accommodation 9.1 Billeting is available, please contact Richard on 0433 262 245 or [email protected]
10 Courses The Courses to be sailed will be outlined in the Sailing Instructions.
11 Penalty System RRS 44.1 is amended so that only one turn, including one tack and one gybe is required.
12 Scoring The Courses to be sailed will be outlined in the Sailing Instructions. 12.1 There will be a maximum of six (6) races held, not including the invitation race. Three (3) races will constitute a series. 12.2 When three (3) to five (5) races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores. 12.3 When six (6) races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst race.
13 Safety All competitors shall wear personal floating devices while on the water, which are in good condition and are in accordance with the specification issues or approved by a national authority of standard organisation. ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO RRS 1.2
14 Radio Communications Except in an emergency a boat shall neither make radio transmissions whilst racing nor receive radio communications not available to all boats. Restrictions also apply to mobile telephones.
15 Prizes Prizes to be awarded are as follows: 15.1 The Norman Booth Trophy for Overall Winner. Plus 2nd and 3rd Overall 15.2 The Colin Clark Memorial Trophy for Overall Handicap Winner. Plus 2nd and 3rd Overall Handicap 15.3 1st Veteran (Over 45 as at 30th March 2018) 15.4 1st Junior (Under 25 as at 30th March 2018)
16 Insurance All boats shall have current Third Party Insurance with a racing cover considered by the insurer as adequate for the risks involved. Minimum $5million (recommended $10million) or equivalent thereof for any incident.
17 Contact Details The 12ft Skiff Association of Queensland President: Ben Guymer 0414 759 907 [email protected]
Secretary: Richard Billett 0433 262 245 [email protected]
The Brisbane 18 Footers’ Sailing Club Inc. brisbane18footers.com Rear Commodore: Christine Reid +61 412 743 103 +61 7 3886 9431 [email protected]
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2018 12ft SKIFF AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP – ENTRY FORM
Skippers are invited to register their intention to sail by completing the form and returning scanned to Richard Billett at [email protected] or by mail to 52 Carnation St Wynnum 4179 QLD
An online entry form is available at http://brisbane18footers.com/
Boat Hull Number Name Sail Hull Colour Design
Skipper Date of Birth Address
Email Mobile Phone Yacht YA Number Club Allergies Medical Conditions Emergency Contacts (2) Name Mobile Phone Name Mobile Phone
Crew Date of Birth Address
Email Mobile Phone Yacht Club YA Number Allergies Medical Conditions Emergency Contacts (2) Name Mobile Phone Name Mobile Phone
Payment $200 (includes 2 Presentation Tickets) $20 each for No. additional Tickets $40 late entry fee (after 23rd March) TOTAL PAYMENT $
Bank Name: The 12ft Skiff Association of AC: BSB: Transfer Queensland 829 340 314 084-283 Include boat name in description Cash Pay at Registration
Entry Declaration “I agree to be bound by the Racing Rules of Sailing 2017-2020 and by all other rules, which govern this event, with which I will make myself clear. I acknowledge and understand that the Qld 12ft Skiff Association, The Brisbane 18 Footers Sailing Club, the Darling Point Sailing Squadron, the Race Officials and volunteers do not accept any liability for the loss of life or property personal injury or damage to property arising out of the event. I acknowledge that Rule 4 – Decision to Race, places me solely responsible for deciding whether or not to start or to continue racing on the boat.”
Signature Skipper ...... Date: …………
Signature Crew ...... Date: …………
For further information contact Richard Billett ([email protected]) or Ph: 0433 262 245 PRIVACY STATEMENT: The information provided above is for the express purpose of communication between the respondent and the Brisbane 18 Footers Sailing Club, Darling Point Sailing Squadron for this event and for future events of the same nature. The Club will not disclose the information to 3rd party without the permission of the respondent. ATTACHMENT A
Location of the Sailing Club: Trafalgar Street, Manly, QLD, 4179
Club Grounds and Race Area