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Rolex Volcano Race 2012 ROLEX VOLCANO RACE 2012 ROLEX CAPRI SAILING WEEK NOTICE OF RACE Gaeta - Capri - Aeolian Islands - Capri Friday, 18th - Saturday 26th May, 2012 ollowing the success of last year’ inaugural edition, the Rolex Volcano Race 2012 will ROLEX takeF participants on a race through history. Starting from Gaeta, a medieval town south of Rome, crews will race past the Pontine Islands VOLCANO RACE and reach Capri completing the first leg of the event. After the stop-over in glamorous Isola Azzurra, the boats will race across the Tyrrhenian Sea and towards the Aeolian Islands - a volcanic archipelago named after the greek demi-god Aeolus – just north of Sicily. Stromboli, - One year ago - Vulcano and Alicudi, with their rocky aspects, are listed as Unesco World Heritage. The long distance race – more than 400 n.m. - will finish again in Capri, that overlooks the blue water of the Mediterranean, with Naples and Vesuvius looming in the distance. ....”Andres Soriano’s Mills 68 Alegre crossed the finish line of the inaugural Rolex Volcano Race on Thursday 26th May at 10h 18m 40s CEST. The finish has been set off the island of Alicudi, This offshore course promises to be a veritable treat and contrast for the crews as they will glide the most westerly of the Aeolian Islands...” past the glitterati chic of Capri, complete with its fascinating natural treasures, before passing Alegre Line Honors - May 26, 2011 islands that time forgot. Crossing the region of the eight Aeolian islands, the yachts will sail past volcanic formations that marry sparse populations and a wild, almost lost in time, natural “..Technically it has been a tricky race with many difficult points and decisions to take, but it has fascination. It is very much a journey and fitting, therefore, that L’Avventura by Michelangelo been really enjoyable. The team has sailed well and everybody on board Alegre is very happy. It Antonioni was filmed in these parts. is a great group of sailors that Andres Soriano has put together. He has steered throughout his watch and was helming the boat as we crossed the finish line, as he did at the start.” After negotiating potentially fickle and unfriendly winds and at least one long, gruelling night (Francesco De Angelis, tactician onboard Alegre) at sea, the crews will head gallantly back to a warm and passionate Caprese welcome. Notice of Race The Rolex Volcano Race 2012 is open to on board, but subject to the following “C”, in accordance with ISAF Regulation 20, all Maxi Yachts with an LH of 60’ and up. amendment: jackstays are not required Advertising Code. (amends. OSR 4.04) ORGANISATION - the IRC Rules Parts A, B and C shall apply. 3 – ELIGIBILITY and ENTRY The regatta will be organized by the For the purposes of IRC rules 21.1.5 (d) The regatta is open to all the Maxi Boats as International Maxi Association (IMA) in and (e) this regatta is on consecutive defined in the IMA Rules 2012, with a valid conjunction with the Yacht Club Gaeta E.V.S. days, yet the sails carried on board need IRC rating certificate approved by the IMA (YCG) and the Yacht Club Capri (YCC). The not remain the same for the duration of title sponsor of the Regatta is Rolex. the event but sails need to remain the Technical Office. same for each day. The day begins when 1 – RULES the boat leaves the dock for the first time Entries shall be transmitted to the IMA Race The regatta will be governed by: on the day. Secretariat by filling the Entry Form for the - the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of - the Notice of Race; event before March 31st , 2012. Sailing (RRS 2009-2012); - the Sailing Instructions; - the IMA Class rules 2012; - No National Authority prescriptions will 4 – FEES - The IMA Class Rule 2.4.3 is modified to apply except Part 6 of prescriptions of the The entry Fee for IMA members is 1,000 remove the restriction on the number of Euros. The entry fee for non-IMA Members FIV (Italian Sailing Federation), which will sails that may be carried on board during is 2,000 Euros. Fees should be transmitted apply only to Italian nationals. the regatta. Boats are free to carry any by April 20th to: number of sails during the races as long The official language for the regatta is BANQUE PRIVEE as they are declared on the sail inventory English. EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD S.A. at registration. 18, Rue De Hesse - The ISAF Offshore Special Regulations 2 – ADVERTISING CH 1204 GENEVA - SWITZERLAND Category 3 with life raft compulsory The regatta is considered as a Category Account N°: 1 320 700 IMA - INTERNATIONAL MAXI ASSOCIATION Tuesday May 22nd Two is from Capri around the three SWIFT N°: PRIBCHGG 12:00 First Signal Leg Two: volcano islands north of Sicily of IBAN N°: CH4608571320700010000 Capri-Stromboli-Volcano- approximately 300 n.m. As “Object”, please state the name of the boat. Alicudi-Capri Details of the course will be included in the Sailing Instructions. 5 - CONTROLS 7 – MEASUREMENT Measurement controls and safety inspections A valid 2012 IRC certificate shall be 11 – SCORING will take place in Gaeta before the start, and received by the IMA Technical Officer by There will be an overall IRC score for all the in Capri after finishing. Friday, 11th May, 17:00 GMT. A copy of the maxi fleet, and separate scoring for the IMA certificate shall be emailed to: technical@ categories where there are at least four (4) 6 – SCHEDULE internationalmaxiassociation.com competitors. The assignment of the entries to Friday May 18th one or the other IMA category will be done 09:00-18:00 Registration, Measurement 8 – SAILING INSTRUCTIONS by the IMA Technical Office with reference to and Inspection The Sailing Instructions will be available at IMA Racing Rules. Saturday May 19th registration; a preliminary version may be Each separate race will be scored. The final 09:00-12:00 Registration, Measurement available on the IMA website. score will take into account the Windward/ and Inspection Leward race(s) in Gaeta and Leg One and 12:30 Briefing 9 – VENUE Leg Two of the offshore course. 15:00 First Signal The regatta begins in Gaeta and ends in Windward/Leward Race(s) Capri, Italy. 12 - MOORINGS Sunday May 20th Moorings will be available, and free of charge, 11:00 Opening Ceremony 10 – THE COURSES in Gaeta, Base Nautica Flavio Gioia from May Presentation of the competitors 10.1 There will be a day race(s) in the waters 17th to the start of the race. 15:00 First Signal Leg One: off of Gaeta on Saturday 19th May. Possibilities exists to have also containers Gaeta-Ponza-Capri 10.2 The course for the offshore race is in and vans in the same area. Monday May 21st two legs. Leg One is from Gaeta to At the overnight and finishing in Capri, Overnight in Capri Capri of approximately 100 n.m. Leg Maxis may have mooring spaces in the marina; mooring buoys will be also available to their belongings, ashore and at sea use the name and the image for any in Marina Grande with complete services as a consequence of their participation text, photograph or video footage of and assistance (refuelling, shuttle service, in the regatta, relieving of any either themselves or the boat they are garbage, etc..) responsibility Rolex S.A., the Yacht sailing during the event to be published The IMA will provide information on logistics Club Gaeta, Yacht Club Capri and the or broadcast in any media whatsoever for the transfer of luggage and equipment International Maxi Association and all (including but not limited to Press and program from Gaeta to Capri for boats that require it. persons involved in the organization TV advertisements or Internet), for Social under whatever qualification and either editorial or advertising purposes 13 - RADIO COMMUNICATIONS to accept full responsibility for the or to be used in press information; All boats shall be equipped with a Marine behaviour and dress of the boat’s in this respect, competitors’ names Saturday, May 19th VHF transceiver capable of operating on crew, representatives and guests. and any biographical material of 12.30 VHF channel 9, 16 and 72. For regatta 15.2 Competitors are to be acquainted with themselves may also be used or communications, the Organizing Authority ISAF RRS Part 1 Fundamental Rule 4: reproduced in any way known. Briefing and meteo briefing - will request contact information of the “The responsibility for a boat’s decision 17.2 As part of the registration process, each Club Nautico Gaeta Clubhouse boats during the distance races: cell phone, to participate in a race or to continue individual participating crew member satellite phone, and email. racing is hers alone”. will be required to sign a declaration 20.30 15.3 In any case, competitors agree that accepting this waiver of rights. Rolex & IMA Welcome Party - Gaeta 14 - TROPHIES AND PRIZES the Yacht Club Gaeta, the Yacht There will be a perpetual Rolex Trophy and Club Capri, the International Maxi 18 - TRACKING SYSTEM replica to the first boat on the finishing line. Association, the sponsors and their The Organizing Authority will provide, free Sunday, May 20th A trophy will be awarded to the best agents, have no responsibility for loss of charge, an automatic position reporting classified boat in IRC handicap. of life or injury to members or others, system which will be available on the IMA 11:00 IMA prizes for the winner, in corrected time, or for the loss or damage to any vessel website for competitors and media.
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