1. EVENT SCHEDULE
Northern Mariners 10R Mazda Trophy for 2009
Sunday 17th May 2009. Briefing at 9.30 am with the first race at
10.00 am No racing heats will start after 4.00 pm
2. VENUE
Hinkler Park Pittwater Road Manly, map can be sent on request.
3. ORGANISING AUTHORITY
The Championships are organized under the overall authority of the
Australian Radio Yachting Association
(Incorporated) (ARYA) and the New South Wales Radio Yachting Association
(Incorporated), and conducted by the Northern Mariners and its duly
appointed Race Committee.
4. RULES
The regatta will be governed by The ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing for
2004-2008 (RRS) as changed by Appendix E of the RRS - Radio Controlled Boat
Racing Rules, this Notice of Race (NoR), the Sailing Instructions (SI),
International Class Administration Rules, the Equipment Rules of Sailing
(ERS) and the respective Class Rules. The Sailing Instructions shall prevail
in the event of conflict with this Notice of Race. The AYF prescription to
RRS 46 does not apply.
5. ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to financial members of ARYA (Inc) affiliated clubs
and to members of a recognized Division Member of the International Sailing
Federation-Radio Sailing Division. All yachts must have a current
registration certificate for the class entered.
6. REGISTRATION
Boats, together with their current registration certificate, must be
presented for registration and check measurement by 0915 hours on the
first day of competition for that class. No boat will be eligible to
raceuntil it has completed this process.
7. EVENT CATEGORY AND ADVERTISING
The Championships are classified under the ISAF Advertising Code Regulation
20.3.1 (b) as Category C. The Organisers reserve the right to advertising
according to Regulation 20.3
8. SCORING AND RACING SYSTEM
The current Heat Management System (HMS2002) as approved by the ISAF-RSD
will be used.
9. MEASUREMENT
The Race Committee may direct that all boats entered in the event be
check-measured or alternatively randomly select a number of boats for check
measurement. All will be weighed. Random spot checks may be conducted
throughout the duration of the event.
10. FREQUENCIES
Each competitor is required to nominate a minimum of three (3) frequencies
with their entry. The listing of additional frequencies if available would
be helpful. Permitted frequency bands are 27, 29, 36 and 40Mhz.
11. PROTESTS
A Committee will be appointed to hear any protests arising from the event
and may comprise competitors not involved in the incident. RRS 61.2 and 62.2
may be replaced by a verbal notification and hearing if all parties affected
by the incident agree.
12. ENTRIES
Entries must be made on the official entry form and forwarded to:
Maurice Fletcher
maurieflet@yahoo.com.au
0408 023 054
Entries will not be accepted from members who are un-financial at the close
of entries.
The entry fee of $ 10.00 application forms and cash will be accepted on the
day.
Entries
close on Sunday 17th May, 2009.
13. PRIZES AND TROPHIES
The Mazda perpetual trophy will be awarded & a minimum of three prizes or
trophies will be awarded for 1st,
2nd
and 3 rd places.
14. LIABILITY
All those entering or taking part in this Regatta do so at their own risk
and responsibility. The Australian Radio Yachting Association
(Incorporated), the New South Wales Radio Yachting Association (Inc), the
Northern Mariners and any other parties involved in the organisation of this
event disclaim:
Any and every responsibility whatsoever for loss, damage, injury or
inconvenience that might occur to persons and goods, both ashore and on the
water as a consequence of entering or participating in the
Championship covered by this Notice of Race.
At all times the responsibility for the safety of their boat and themselves
plus the decision to participate or continue must rest with the competitors.
By entering the event it is deemed that you accept these conditions.
15.
ENQUIRIES, same as entry.
