Notice of Race

Con il Patrocinio del Comune di Cesenatico

Formula 16 European Championship 2015

Saturday july 18 to friday july 24

CIRCOLO VELA CESENATICO

NOTICE OF RACE

ORGANISING AUTHORITY Circolo vela Cesenatico ASD Via G da Pian del Carpine 26 - 47042 Cesenatico Tel.: +39-0547-83911 - Fax: +39-0547-83911 Email: [email protected] Website: www.circolovelacesenatico.com

VENUE Nautical Base of Organising Autority, 18/24 July 2015 Cesenatico - Spiaggia di Ponente– Via G da Pian del Carpine 26 - 47042 Cesenatico GPS : North 44°13’20˝ - East 12°24’28˝

1. RULES The regatta will be governed by: 1.1 The rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing ISAF 2013-2016(RSS) 1.3 The FIV (Italian Sailing Federation) prescriptions and Formula 16 rules 1.4 The Notice of Race (NOR) 1.5 The Sailing Instructions 1.6 Any amendments, subsequent or notices releases of the Race Committee 1.7 In case of translation of this notice of race, the English text will take precedence 1.8. In case of conflict between NoR and Sailing Instructions, the latter shall prevail.

2. ADVERTISING 2.1 Advertising will be a Category "C", in accordance with ISAF Regulation 20. 2.2 In accordance with ISAF Regulation 20 (Advertising Code) as modified by the Advertising regulation of the FIV, boats may be required to display the advertising chosen and supplied by the organizing authority. F16 Lycra’s top provided by the class must be worn and the F16 logo must be visible during races.

3. ELIGIBILITY & ENTRY 3.1 The regatta is open to: all boats from the class FORMULA 16 3.2 Eligible boats may enter by completing the form attached or also available at http://www.formula16.net/ and sending it, together with the required entry fee , no later than june 30 to: Circolo Vela Cesenatico - Via G da Pian del Carpine 26 - 47042 Cesenatico - mail: [email protected] Latest time, the registration will be possible in Circolo Vela Cesenatico before the Euro Challenge (see schedule below) 3.3 At the measurement office, preceding the registration, competitors (one member of crew) shall present a valid measurement certificate with the sails set chosen for the regatta. 3.4 All competitors shall be members of their National F16 association or the International Class Association, and their current year membership fees shall have been fully paid and verified. 3.5 Each participating boat shall present a valid insurance certificate showing proof of third-party liability coverage of at least 1.000.000 Euros (or equivalent) per incident. This document shall be in Italian or English language 3.6 At the registration line following the measurement: · Competitors (each crew member) having a FIV licence shall present: · their valid FIV licence with medical stamp, or accompanied with a medical certificate (dated less than one year) certifying the absence of any medical objection to participate in sailing competition and a parental authorization for the minors, Circolo Vela Cesenatico - via Pian del Carpine, 26 - 47042 Cesenatico (FC) - Tel. e Fax 0547 83911 www.circolovelacesenatico.com – [email protected] C.Fisc. 90015250401 · if necessary a valid authorization to display advertising on boat · Foreign competitors (each crew member) without a FIV licence shall present: · a proof to be insured with a valid third-party liability insurance with aminimum cover of 1 000 000 Euros.

4. FEES The entry fee shall be as follows: Registration confirmed Before june 30 Double handed 220 euros Single handed 140 euros Registration confirmed Before june 30 Later june30 Double handed 280 euros Single handed 200 euros If an entry is cancelled by the competitor, the entry fee will be refunded as follows : · Before june30 : 100% except 20 euros that will be retained · After june30 : 50% except 20 euros that will be retained The bank account adress is : Banca Popolare dell’Emilia Romagna IBAN : IT21L0538723912000000171935 - BIC : BPMOIT22XXX Please ensure to provide Sail Number and Crew name as a comment

5. SCHEDULE 5.1 Registration: Saturday july 18 and Sunday july 19 5.2 Measurement and stamping: The stamping form from event measurer is a mandatory before registration. 5.3 The warning signal of the 1st race of the day Monday June 20th will be at 13.00 5.4 The warning signal of the following races will be scheduled by means of notice at the official board before 7 p.m.. If not the time of the previous day will be in force 5.5 A total of 12 races with up to 4 races per day are scheduled 5.6 The last day, no warning signal will be done after 17.00 h 5.7 Meals for follower people on Wednesday : 10€/person

10:30-18:00 – Registration, measurement.and equipment Saturday 18.07.2015 inspection - 10:30-18:00 – Registration, measurement.and equipment 18:30 - opening Sunday 19.07.2015 inspection ceremony with aperitif 14:00 practice race 11:00 – Skippers meeting fruits after races Monday 20.07.2015 13:00 – First Warning Signal – 3 races 20:00 – BBQ/beer crew

3 races pasta or fruits for all Tuesday 21.07.2015 Estimated warning signal 14:00 compatitors after races 10:30 – Class meeting 20:00 - Evening event Wendesday 22.07.2015 After 3 races - Estimated warning signal 14:00 with BBQ dinner 3 races prize giving ceremony Thursday 23.07.2015 Estimated warning signal 14:00 with pizza party Friday 24.07.2015 Reserve day

6. MEASUREMENTS 6.1 Each boat shall produce a valid measurement certificate according Formula 16 box rules 6.2 Any boats may be inspected on shore or offshore for compliance with Formula 16 box rules 6.3 There will be no certification of the new equipments during the registration 6.4 Boats non compliant valid measurement certificate or sail stamp will be classified DSQ 6.5 Complete Boat or New Sails Measurement can be scheduled with formal appointment with certified Class Measurer. Antoine Meunier [email protected] Email or phone +33 6 07496652.

7. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS The sailing instructions and their appendices will be available during confirmation of registration on Saturday and Sunday

8. COURSES 8.1 A windward-leeward course will be used primarily with option to sail long distance race (except Thursday) and will be available with Sailing Instructions. 8.2The location of the racing areas will be described in the appendix RACING AREA

Circolo Vela Cesenatico - via Pian del Carpine, 26 - 47042 Cesenatico (FC) - Tel. e Fax 0547 83911 www.circolovelacesenatico.com – [email protected] C.Fisc. 90015250401

9. SCORING 9.1 The scoring system is real time 9 .2 Three (3) races are required to be completed to complete the event 9.3 If 5 to 10 races are sailed, one discard will be allowed. If 11 races are sailed, two discard will be allowed

10. SUPPORT/ COACH 9.1 Support/coach boats shall register with the race office during registration time 9.2 Support/coach boats shall display their national letters on a flag 9.3 No support/coach boats within 200 m of racing boats after warning signal

11. RADIO COMMUNICATION Except in an emergency, a boat shall neither make radio transmissions while racing nor receive radio communications not available to all boats. This restriction also applies to mobile phones

12. PRIZES Prizes will be given to the top 3 boats, the first female team, and the first youth team (less 25 years old).

13. DECISION TO RACE The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone. Consequently, accepting to participate in a race or to continue racing, the competitor disclaims the organizing authority of any liability for damage (material and/or personal injury).

14. FURTHER INFORMATIONS For any further information, please contact · Stefano Morgagni : +39 335.334362 President · Carlo Zoffoli : +39 392.1399992 Secretary · Gianluca Casadei +39 335.7657187 vicePresident · Daniele Saragoni : +39 339.2800111 Treasurer · Phone club : +39.0547.83911 - Email: [email protected] - Website: www.circolovelacesenatico.com

14. BOAT PARKING Boats will be accommodated ashore in a specific and secured area and shall be kept in their assigned places. Trailers and car parking will be available prior exposure of the coupon available at the moment of registration

15. EVENT More detailed social program will be affixed on Official Notice Board.

APPENDIX RACING AREA

Circolo Vela Cesenatico - via Pian del Carpine, 26 - 47042 Cesenatico (FC) - Tel. e Fax 0547 83911 www.circolovelacesenatico.com – [email protected] C.Fisc. 90015250401 RACING AREA

CIRCOLO VELA CESENATICO

Circolo Vela Cesenatico

Circolo Vela Cesenatico - via Pian del Carpine, 26 - 47042 Cesenatico (FC) - Tel. e Fax 0547 83911 www.circolovelacesenatico.com – [email protected] C.Fisc. 90015250401