Raced in Aid of Raced in Aid of Notice of Race for Steve Nicholson Memorial Trophy At Pitsford Reservoir on Saturday 26th January 2019 Competitors wishing to enter a class of boat not listed in Appendix SNT should please apply to [email protected] giving details of their proposed entry. If the race committee accept the class, it will be added to Appendix SNT and the prospective entrant will be notified by email. Please note any entry will still need to be made in the usual way and will be subject to the entry limit. Advertising will be allowed in accordance with the Class Rules of the competing classes. The races will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing 2017 – 2020, the RYA prescriptions, this Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions. If there is a conflict between this Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions the Sailing Instructions take precedence. Competitors should note that Northampton Sailing Club implements the RYA Racing Charter and that you will be required to undertake to sail in compliance with the Charter, which can be found at the front of the RYA rule book. Conditions of Entry The safety of a boat and her entire management including insurance shall be the sole responsibility of the owner/competitor racing the boat, who must ensure that the boat and crew are adequate to face the conditions that may arise during the race. Neither the sailing instructions, nor the inspection of the boat limits or reduces the absolute responsibility of the owner/competitor for his/her crew his/her boat and the management thereof. The race organisers shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, death or personal injury however caused to the owner/competitor, his skipper or crew as a result of their taking part in the race or races. Moreover, every owner/competitor warrants the suitability of his boat for the race or races and that the boat and helm have appropriate insurance cover for the event to Third Party of at least £3,000,000. Entries can be made online at: www.stevenicholsontrophy.co.uk Entries will close at midnight on Thursday January 24th at the latest or earlier if entry limits have been reached. (Please note your entry is only accepted once full payment has been received.) ENTRY FEE £25 per boat - in aid of Asthma UK (National Asthma Campaign) - an option will be available on the websites to make an additional donation. SCHEDULE OF RACES Double Handers: 10:15 Briefing, 11:00 Race 1, lunch break, Race 2. Single Handers: 10:45 Briefing, 12:30 Race 1, lunch break, Race 2. Handicap racing results will be calculated on average lap times, using the Great Lakes handicaps as listed in the following document http://greatlakes.org.uk/resources/Great%20Lakes%20Handicaps%202018-19.pdf Sponsored By The scoring system will be as per Rule A2 Low points System with a tie-break as stated in Racing Rules Appendix. The Event Sailing Instructions will be available on the Steve Nicholson Trophy website www.stevenicholsontrophy.co.uk/index.asp?selection=Documents please print a copy and bring it with you as copies will not be available on the day of the event, other than copies posted on the official notice board. We regret that entry fees are non-refundable if you are unable to participate. NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS / VISITORS - Invasive Species Procedure. Before launching, all competitors are required to sign a declaration to confirm that – your boat has been ‘Checked, Cleaned and Dried’ for a minimum of two days prior to arriving at Northampton Sailing Club and that you will use our pressure washer system before leaving our site. The declaration sheet will be located in the clubhouse lounge. Further details can be found at http://northamptonsailingclub.org For your information Camping and Campervan facilities, including toilets and showers, will be available and the cost is included in the entry fee. Access on Friday evening will be by way of a gate code which can be obtained from the club office during the week prior to the event. Please confirm a booking by contacting the club office. A galley service will available all-day including evening meal, Detail will be put on the entry website and Facebook nearer the time. Northampton Sailing Club See website for further information, how to find the club, etc. Pitsford Reservoir www.northamptonsailingclub.org Brixworth Northants Local Accommodation includes: NN6 9DG The Stags Head Maidwell www.stagshead-maidwell.co.uk Tel: 01604 880248 Sedgebrook Hall www.sedgebrookhallnorthampton.co. Email: [email protected] Please note no dogs are allowed on site. Sponsored By Great Lakes Handicaps 2018-19 25/11/18 Type Boat Class Handicap RYA / Class 2018/19 Difference to Change from Notes: See key below Status Handicap Handicap RYA / Class 2017/18 D 405 RYA - A 1089 1089 D 420 RYA 1111 1086 -25 16 Note 2: Based on SWS data D 470 Class 973 973 10 Note 1: Based on RYA / Class D 505 RYA 903 878 -25 -2 Note 2: Based on SWS data D 2000 RYA 1109 1109 2 Note 1: Based on RYA / Class D 3000 Class 1007 1007 D 4000 RYA 917 917 Note 1: Based on RYA / Class D 12 sqm Sharpie RYA - A 1026 1026 D 12ft Skiff Class 879 857 -22 22 Note 4: Based on boat specs D 18ft Skiff Class 675 670 -5 Note 4: Based on boat specs K 2.4m RYA - A 1240 1230 -10 10 Note 3: Based on club data D 29er RYA 912 905 -7 5 Note 2: Based on SWS data D 29er XX Class 830 820 -10 Note 4: Based on boat specs D 49er RYA 697 697 2 Note 1: Based on RYA / Class D 49er (Old rig) Class 740 740 D 49er FX Class ?? 720 Note 4: Based on boat specs D 59er Class 905 905 M A Class Classic RYA 684 684 M A Class Foiling SCHRS n/a 656 Note 4: Based on boat specs D Albacore RYA 1038 1055 17 Note 2: Based on SWS data D AltO RYA 920 920 3 Note 1: Based on RYA / Class D B14 RYA - E 862 857 -5 5 Note 2: Based on SWS data D Blaze RYA 1027 1027 Note 1: Based on RYA / Class D Boss Class 847 832 -15 15 Note 4: Based on boat specs D Bosun RYA - A 1198 1198 D British Moth RYA 1155 1155 D Buzz RYA - E 1026 1026 3 Note 1: Based on RYA / Class D Byte Class 1190 1190 D Byte CI Class ?? 1177 Note 4: Based on boat specs D Byte CII RYA 1144 1144 -3 Note 1: Based on RYA / Class D Cadet RYA - E 1435 1435 7 Note 1: Based on RYA / Class M Catapult RYA 903 903 8 Note 1: Based on RYA / Class M Challenger RYA 1173 1162 -11 12 Note 2: Based on SWS data D Cherub RYA - E 903 890 -13 Note 4: Based on boat specs D Comet RYA 1205 1205 1 Note 1: Based on RYA / Class D Comet Duo RYA - A 1178 1178 D Comet Mino Class 1193 1193 D Comet Race Class 1050 1037 -13 12 Note 4: Based on boat specs D Comet Trio RYA 1097 1077 -20 -9 Note 4: Based on boat specs D Comet Versa Class 1165 1158 -7 8 Note 4: Based on boat specs D Comet Zero Class 1250 1250 D Contender RYA 969 969 -1 Note 1: Based on RYA / Class D D-One RYA 948 971 23 Note 2: Based on SWS data D D-Zero RYA 1029 1036 7 Note 6: Based on RYA / club data D D-Zero Blue Class 1066 1064 -2 Note 4: Based on boat specs M Dart 12 S/H None n/a 1144 Note 4: Based on boat specs M Dart 16 Sloop D/H RYA - A 905 905 M Dart 16 Spi D/H SCHRS n/a 862 M Dart 18 RYA 824 824 8 Note 1: Based on RYA / Class M Dart 18 S/H SCHRS n/a 834 9 Note 4: Based on boat specs M Dart 18 Sloop S/H SCHRS n/a 778 9 Note 4: Based on boat specs M Dart 18 Spi D/H SCHRS n/a 793 9 Note 4: Based on boat specs M DX Catamaran SCHRS n/a 824 D Enterprise RYA 1119 1149 30 1 Note 2: Based on SWS data D Europe RYA 1145 1145 D Farr 3.7 Class ?? 1063 Note 3: Based on club data D Finn RYA 1051 1051 6 Note 1: Based on RYA / Class D Fire Class 1065 1050 -15 Note 4: Based on boat specs D Fireball RYA 953 944 -9 -4 Note 2: Based on SWS data D Firefly RYA 1165 1190 25 Note 2: Based on SWS data D Flash Class 1101 1101 D Fleetwind RYA - A 1268 1268 K Flying 15 RYA 1015 1020 5 Note 6: Based on RYA / club data K Flying 15 Silver Class 1036 1036 D Flying Dutchman RYA - A 879 879 M Formula 16 D/H SCHRS n/a 697 M Formula 16 S/H SCHRS n/a 706 M Formula 18 RYA 680 680 2 Note 1: Based on RYA / Class D Fusion Pro Class ?? 1300 Note 4: Based on boat specs D Fusion Pro Spi Class ?? 1275 Note 4: Based on boat specs D GP14 RYA 1133 1131 -2 -2 Note 2: Based on SWS data D Graduate RYA 1129 1129 D Hadron Class 1065 1055 -10 15 Note 4: Based on boat specs Great Lakes Handicaps 2018-19 25/11/18 Type Boat Class Handicap RYA / Class 2018/19 Difference to Change from Notes: See key below Status Handicap Handicap RYA / Class 2017/18 D Hadron H2 RYA - E 1037 1030 -7 15 Note 2: Based on SWS data D Halo RYA - A 992 1000 8 -10 Note 4: Based on boat specs D Heron RYA - A 1345 1345 M Hobie 16 SCHRS n/a 809 M Hobie 16 Spi SCHRS n/a 775 M Hobie 17 SCHRS n/a 820 -3 Note 5: Based on SCHRS M Hobie Dragoon SCHRS n/a 1000 M Hobie Dragoon Spi SCHRS n/a 955 D Hornet RYA 958 958 -4 Note 1: Based on RYA / Class M Hurricane 5.9 SCHRS n/a 716 -5 Note 4: Based on boat specs M Hurricane 5.9 SX RYA 695 695 -3 Note 1: Based on RYA / Class M Hurricane 500 SCHRS n/a 751 D Icon RYA - A 976 990 14 Note 4: Based on boat specs D Int 14 RYA - E 758 707 -51 7 Note 4: Based on boat specs D Int Canoe RYA - E 893 893 D Int Canoe - Asym RYA - A 866 840 -26 Note 3: Based on club data D Int Lightning Class 1003 1003 D Int Moth RYA - A 570 485 -85 Note 4: Based on boat specs D Int Moth - No foils RYA - A 980 980 D ISO RYA - A 922 922 D Javelin RYA - E 941 941 8 Note 1: Based on RYA / Class K K1 RYA 1070 1070 2 Note 1: Based on RYA / Class K K2 RYA - A 1030 1022 -8 7 Note 4: Based on boat specs K K6 RYA 909 909 4 Note 1: Based on RYA / Class D Kestrel RYA 1038 1038 3 Note 1: Based on RYA / Class D Lark RYA 1070 1070 7 Note 1: Based