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North Sea Regatta 2019 28 May - 10 June 2019 Scheveningen / The Hague / The Netherlands NOTICE OF RACE The North Sea Regatta is organised by Stichting North Sea Regatta in conjunction with Jachtclub Scheveningen, for monohulls sailing under the ORC, IRC and SW handicap (with short and long- distance courses and including a TwoHanded class), monohulls one design classes and multihulls. The regatta starts on Tuesday 28 May with the Vuurschepen/Harwich Race for IRC, ORC and ORC TwoHanded classes and boats under SW handicap from Scheveningen to Harwich followed by the RORC North Sea Race from Harwich to Scheveningen starting on Friday 31 May 2019. Saturday 8, Sunday 9 and Monday 10 June 2019 the inshore for all classes races will take place in fleets on the North Sea off Scheveningen harbour. LARGE KEELBOATS Open Dutch Championship ➢ ORC 1 (GPH<600) Vuurschepen Race, North Sea Race and inshore races ➢ ORC 2 (600 ≤ GPH < 630) Vuurschepen Race, North Sea Race and inshore races ➢ ORC 3 (GPH ≥ 630) Inshore races including one medium distance coastal race (other races facultative) ➢ ORC Two-handed Vuurschepen Race, North Sea Race and inshore races IRC 1 Vuurschepen Race, North Sea Race and inshore races (all inshore races are medium distance coastal races) o Boats that have a valid ORC certificate and fall in ORC 1 o Boats that have no valid ORC certificate and TCC >= 1,050 IRC 2 Vuurschepen Race, North Sea Race and Inshore races (all inshore races are medium distance coastal races) o Boats that are not in IRC 1 SW Vuurschepen Race, North Sea Race and inshore races (all inshore races are medium distance coastal races) o Boats with SW handicap <100 and overall length at least 9 meters. The length of the Vuurschepen race for ORC and IRC 1 and 2 and ORC TwoHanded is approximately 140 nm, for ORC 3 and SW approximately 115 nm. For the North Sea Race these lengths are 180 nm and 125 nm respectively. For information and Notice of Race of the RORC North Sea Race, included in the North Sea Regatta see http://www.rorc.org. SPORT BOATS, SMALL KEELBOATS, CENTERBOARD Inshore races ➢ SB20 Grand Slam ➢ ORC Sportboats ➢ J/70 - J/80 - J/22 ➢ Javelin ➢ Yngling ➢ Finn ➢ Flying Dutchman ➢ Laser North Sea Regatta 2019 CATAMARANS Inshore races ➢ Nacra 15 ➢ Formula 16 ➢ Formula 18 ➢ Open Class Organising Authority (OA) Stichting North Sea Regatta in conjunction with Jachtclub Scheveningen and Haagse Kustzeilvereniging, under the auspices of the Royal Netherlands Watersport Association (RNWA) and in conjunction with The Royal Ocean Racing Club and the Royal Harwich Yacht Club, England. [DP] denotes a rule for which the penalty is at the discretion of the Protest Committee [NP] denotes that a breach of this rule will not be grounds for a protest by a boat. [SP] denotes a rule for which a standard penalty may be applied by the race committee without a hearing” 1. RULES 1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS). 1.2 The rules for Championship Sailing, Surfing and Kiteboarding will apply for Classes sailing a Dutch Championship or Class Championship. 1.3 LARGE KEELBOATS 1.3.1 For ORC TwoHanded, automatic or wind vane steering is permitted. This changes RRS 52. 1.3.2 Under RRS 87 the following IRC Rules have been changed: a) Rule 22.4.2 is deleted and replaced by “The maximum number of crew that may sail aboard a boat shall be the crew number printed on her certificate. There is no weight limit”. b) Rule 21.1.5(e) A spare mainsail may be used as a racing replacement when the race committee notifies so on the official notice board. c) Rule 21.1.5(d). It is not compulsory to carry the spare main sail on board on other days of the regatta. Vuurschepen Race: 1.3.3 The Vuurschepen Race shall be sailed under The Racing Rules of Sailing as changed by appendix WP, Rules for racing around waypoints. 1.3.4 [DP] For Vuurschepen Race: World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations 2018-2019 Cat. 3 for monohulls with liferaft applies. 1.3.5 A combined Lifejacket and Harness shall be worn when on deck: o Between the hours of sunset and sunrise o When alone on deck o When reefed o When the true wind speed is 25 knots or above o When the visibility is less than 1 nautical mile 1.3.6 [DP] For Vuurschepen Race: Automatic Identification System (AIS) All boats are required to have AIS transceivers and to have them switched on during the race and transmit the boat’s MMSI number, current racing name, the speed and course over the ground. Boats unable to meet these requirements shall submit comprehensive details of the reason on their Declaration Form and may be subject to protest. The penalty for breaking this rule is at the discretion of the Protest Committee and may include disqualification. 1.3.7 In the case of a protest, the protest committee will make the following rebuttable presumption: Between sunset and sunrise, if boats come within two of the longer boat's overall length of each other, the right-of-way boat needs to take avoiding action. Inshore races: 1.3.8 [DP] For inshore races (including coastal races) the following will apply: World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations 2018-2019 (OSR) Cat. 4: A trysail and heavy weather jib are not required to be on board. This changes OSR Category 4. 2 Versie 5 North Sea Regatta 2019 1.4 FOR SPORTBOATS, SMALL KEELBOATS AND CENTREBOARD BOATS 1.4.1 [SP][NP] Boats shall sign out and in each day. Boats failing to comply will be penalized without a hearing. The penalty system is described in the sailing instructions. 1.4.2 For J22, SB20, J70, J80 and ORC Sport boats, small keelboats, centreboard, World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations, Appendix B applies. In addition: o Each crewmember is required to wear personal flotation device when afloat. o It is recommended and permitted to carry VHF (channels 6, 16, 21 and 10) and GPS. 1.4.3 For Finn, Flying Dutchman and Yngling, Laser safety regulations will apply in accordance with the class rules. In addition, the sailing instructions will include special safety regulations including: o Each crewmember shall wear wet or dry suit and personal flotation device and shall carry at least one flare on his body at all times while afloat. o Boats shall have a tow rope of at least 7 meters length and at least 8 millimetres of diameter attached to the front of the boat. o Boats shall only be launched with permission of a member of the race committee. 1.4.4 Under RRS 87 the following J80 class rule has been changed: C4.1 of the J80 International Class Rules is deleted and replaced by: The maximum number of crew is five, with no limit on weight, provided that the number of the crew remains unchanged during the whole race event, during all the races. In case of crew change during the event / during a race, this is only allowed with the same number of the crew, the total crew weight may not materially change. In case a yacht cannot comply with this rule due to force majeure, the RC decides. 1.4.5 Under RRS 87 the following SB 20 class rule has been changed: The SB 20 Class Rule article C.5.1 (Mandatory Equipment) and Offshore Special Regulation Appendix B regulations 3.23 – 4.25 are deleted and replaced with the safety Equipment listed below. The following safety equipment shall be carried at all times: o Two paddles of combined weight not less than 1 kg o One functioning VHF radio o First aid kit in waterproof container o One strong bucket with a lanyard and of at least 9 litres (2.4 US Gal) capacity o One compass (a hand-held is acceptable) o One anchor o A heaving line, no less than 6 mm (1/4") diameter, 15- 25 m (50 - 75’) long, readily accessible to cockpit o A strong, sharp knife sheathed and securely restrained shall be provided readily, accessible from the deck or cockpit. 1.5 FOR CATAMARANS 1.5.1 [SP] [NP] Boats shall sign out and in each day. Boats failing to comply will be penalized without a hearing. The penalty system is described in the sailing instructions. 1.5.2 While afloat each boat or board must have on board: o a compass o a righting line, at least 8 mm in diameter o an extra line of at least 10 meters and at least 8 mm in diameter 1.5.3 While afloat all competitors have to wear: o An approved functional floatation device or life jacket of at least CE50 Newtons standard, or equivalent. o a wet- or dry suit o an approved personal emergency signal, to be carried on the body 15.4 While afloat all competitors sailing on a foiling catamaran have to wear in addition: o A helmet o An impact (safety) jacket with a functional floatation device of at least CE50 Newtons standard, or equivalent. 3 Versie 5 North Sea Regatta 2019 1.6 FOR ALL CLASSES 1.6.1 Boats may require carrying on-board cameras, sound equipment and positioning equipment supplied by the organisation. 1.6.2 Racing rule(s) will be changed as described in this NoR. The sailing instructions may change other rules as well. 1.6.3 Every person on board who has his domicile in the Netherlands shall have the appropriate license.