RS:X European Championship CYPRUS 2007

 

 

 

 

 

5th – 15th JUNE 2007

Αyios Tychonas

LIMASSOL-CYPRUS

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRE- NOTICE OF RACE      

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.                 EVENT

1.1. The 2007 RS:X European Championship will be held from 5th to 15th June 2007 in Limassol, Cyprus.

2.                 ORGANISER

2.1. The Championship will be organised by Cyprus Yachting Association under specified conditions laid down by the International RS:X Class Association in co-operation with ISAF.

3.                 VENUE

3.1. The 2007 RS:X European Championship will be based at the Sailing Centre of Cyprus Sports Organization in Limassol, Amathountos 21, 4532 Ayios Tychonas, 4532 Limassol, CYPRUS, office telephone number:

00357-25 320 559, fax: 00357-25 328 953, email: cyacyp@cytanet.com.cy.

The average conditions that can be expected in June are: wind speeds between 5-25 knots, water temperatures +20C and air temperatures +25C.

4.                 RULES

4.1.     This is an ISAF sanctioned event governed by:

a.      the Rules as defined in the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing for 2005-2008 (RRS),

b.      the RS:X One Design Class Rules, Standard Championship Sailing Instructions and 2007 European Championship Qualification System. The ISAF Ranking List that applies to the Q System was published on 7th February 2007

c.      This Notice of Race, The Regatta Sailing Instructions and those issued for the medal race.

d.      alterations to the Regatta Sailing Instructions must be approved by the Principal Race Officer and the RS:X Class’ Event Director.

e.      attendance at the Prize giving and Closing Ceremony is mandatory.

4.2.           The International RS:X Class is classified as a category C class as set out in ISAF Regulations 20 Advertising Code,

4.3.           Competitors may be required to display Event sponsor’s name(s) / logo (s).   If required, the Organizing Authority will supply these items and shall be affixed and / or worn as prescribed in the RS:X Standard Championship Sailing Instructions.

 

If there is a conflict between languages the English text will prevail.

5.                 ELIGIBILITY AND DISCIPLINE

5.1.     All entries shall meet the requirements of ISAF Regulation 19 – Eligibility Code

5.2.     A minimum of 3 races is required for a valid Championship in that Class / Division.

5.3.     Competitors shall possess valid third party liability insurance (for 1 million Euro) and shall have been issued an ISAF Sailor Number.

5.4.     Competitors shall be members of a National RS:X or of RS:X International.   National Associations shall be in good standing.

5.5.           Class membership formalities can be completed on site.

6.                 CLASS EVENT

6.1.     RS:X European Championship

6.1.1.  The Championship shall be a single discipline event for Divisions A & B

6.1.2.  Men (A) and Women (B) shall race separately, each in a maximum 11 races series over 7 days which shall include one reserve day, which may be used for racing.

6.1.3.  Entry may be subject to the agreement of the relevant authority.

6.1.4.  The first European man and woman in the European Championship Final Standing shall be the 2007 RS:X European Champion.

6.1.5  A separate Final standing shall be published for the ‘Open Event’ including non- European competitors whose entry has been accepted.

7.                 DIVISIONS

7.1.      Men (A); Women (B)

8.                 EQUIPMENT

8.1.           All competitors shall bring their own equipment

8.2.           Charter equipment may be available

9.                 MEASUREMENT

9.1.           Each competitor shall ensure that his/her equipment complies with the current Class Rules.

9.2.           Measurement and equipment checks may be made throughout the event.

9.3.           Competitors and their equipment shall be on site by 0900h on 5th June 2007.   Competitors shall book a measurement time slot by signing in at the measurement area after picking up their measurement form from the registration desk.

10.             SAIL INSIGNIAS & National Flags

10.1.       National letters and sail numbers shall comply with Class Rule C9.2.

10.2.       Crews not carrying ISAF Category C advertising of a minimum of 6,000 sq.cms as specified in RRS Section ll, Appendix 1 – Advertising, shall carry in addition, national flags on their sails in an area of a minimum size 6,000 sq.cms

10.3.       The national flags design shall be made of self-adhesive material and shall be worn immediately above Batten number 5.

10.4.       Failure to comply with this rule will result in a 3-point penalty being implemented by the Race Committee, without a hearing. (Alteration of RRS 63.1)

11.             BUOYANCY

11.1.   If personal buoyancy is prescribed every competitor and support boat crewmember shall wear, above the waist, a jacket harness or vest with a minimum buoyancy of 4kg uninflated in fresh water.   The buoyancy shall be tested with a ferrous metal weight of 4kg, which shall remain supported for a minimum of 5 minutes.

12.             LIABILITY

12.1. Competitors take part in all races at their own risk.   The Local Organization Authority (LOA) and RS:X Association or any of their officials or representatives or the sponsors or their officials or representatives are not responsible, under any circumstances, for any damage, loss or injury either ashore or on the water either to persons or equipment, which may result.   Participation in this event, supporting events and in each race in them is at the sole discretion of the sailor and at his/her own risk.   Notice is drawn to RRS4.

13.             COURSES

13.1.       The event shall consist of course racing on the RS:X One Design.   Trapezoidal or windward/leeward courses.   “Gates” may be used in place of single leeward marks.

14.             SCORING

14.1.       Low point scoring A4.1 will apply.

14.2.       The Medal Race (as per the schedule) will be umpired.

14.3.       Race scores for the Medal Race will be doubled (i.e. 2 points for first, 4 points for second and so on; DNS, DNF, DSQ etc will be scored 22 points).

14.4.       A board’s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score.

14.5.       The Medal Race score shall not be excluded.

14.6.       Competitors will carry their series score (i.e. total of race scores after discard) through to the Medal Race.

14.7.       Any series tie after the Medal Race will be broken in favour of the board finishing higher in the Medal Race.

14.8.       If the Medal Race is not completed, medals will be awarded based on the series score.

15.             INTERNATIONAL JURY

15.1.       An International Jury will be appointed in accordance with the RRS Appendix N.   Their decisions will be final and cannot be appealed, according to RRS 70.4.

16.             REGATTA SAILING INSTRUCTIONS, EVENT PROGRAMME

16.1.   The Regatta Sailing Instructions will be available at registration as well as the Event Programme scheduling social events.

17.             COACHES AND TEAM SUPPORT PERSONNEL

17.1.       Coaches shall be members of the ICSA and shall register by February 26th at a cost of Euro 40. Other team support personnel are required to register by the same date at a cost of Euro 50 each.

17.2.       Coach boats must display their National Flag at all times on the water and will be restricted from entering the race area during competition.   Each support boat shall fly a specific flag, which will be supplied by the LOA.

17.3.       Coach boats will be available for charter on a first come, first served basis.  Please apply to the organisers for costs and availability.   For this limited service you may contact the LOA before the 30th of April 2007.

17.4.       Boats’ drivers shall provide the Organizing Authority with insurance and driving licence.

17.5.       The Organizing Authority has the right to ask coaches, who will be alone in the boat, to have other coaches with them as well.

18.             SCHEDULE

05.06.2007                           0900 – 1800 Registration and Measurement

 

06.06.2007                           0900 – 1800 Registration and Measurement

 

07.06.2007                           0900 – 1400 Registration and Measurement

                                               1400             Skipper’s Meeting

1600              Practice Race

                                               2030               Opening Ceremony

 

08.06.2007                           1100               Races

 

09.06.2007                           1100               Races

 

10.06.2007                           1100               Races

 

11.06.2007                                                   Reserve Day

 

12.06.2007                           1100               Races

 

13.06.2007                           1100               Races

 

14.06.2007                           1100               Races

                                               1600               Last Possible Start

2030                              Prizing Giving and Closing Ceremony

 

15.06.2007                                                                                                        Departures

 

19.             DRUG TESTING

19.1.       Competitors are reminded of the ISAF rules and regulations concerning the use of banned methods and substances.   Drug testing may take place during the event.

20.             MEDALS AND PRIZES

20.1.       Medals will be awarded to the first five Men / Women in each division.

21.             TELEVISION AND MEDIA

21.1.       In registering for the event, competitors automatically grant to the Organizing Authority and the International RS:X Class Association the right in perpetuity to make, use and show from time to time at their discretion, any motion pictures, still pictures and live, taped or filmed television and other reproductions of them, taken during the period of the event, for the said Championship as defined in the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions in which he/she participates without compensation.

22.             BIBS / VEST AND COMPETITORS BRANDING

22.1.       During racing, competitors may be required by the organisers to wear bibs / vest carrying the event sponsors’ branding and carry the event sponsors’ advertising to their sails.   The maximum area that the event sponsor’s branding may occupy is 300mm x 1000mm and shall be placed on the sail according to the diagram posted on the official notice board.

23.             DRESS CODE

23.1.       Smart causal clothes will be required for the Opening Ceremony and Prize giving Ceremony.

23.2.       The Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry to those whose standard of attire is not commensurate with the occasion.

 

24.             ACCOMMODATION

24.1.       More information about the accommodation will be published the official event website at www.rsxclass.com/2007Europeans

25.             [CR1] AIR TRAVEL / TRANSPORTATION

25.1.       It is possible to fly either to Larnaca International Airport or to Pafos International Airport.   Both airports are around 40-50 minutes drive from the Venue.

25.2.       Transportation arrangements can be arranged upon request.   More details about the cost will be published on the official’s event website at www.rsxclass.com/2007Europeans  

25.3.       Neither the Organising Authority nor RS:X Association take responsibility for travel bookings made in error.

26.             REGISTRATION

26.1.       The registration office during the regatta will be at the Sailing Centre in Limassol:

Amathountos 21

4532 Ayios Tychonas

Limassol

Tel: +357-25 320 559 / 25 316 558 / 25 316 559

Fax: +357-25 328 953

Email: cyacyp@cytanet.com.cy

26.2.       Competitors shall provide the following documentation prior to completing registration formalities on site:

-                Original Regatta Entry Form (Form 1)

-                Original Bank Transfer details or on-line payment receipt

-                Evidence of valid third party insurance

-                Proof of age (passport)

-                Parental / legal Guardian Assent (Form 2) if needed

-                Measurement Form signed by the Official Measurer

-                Medical treatment permission (Form 4)

27.             ENTRIES AND PAYMENT

27.1.       All competitors shall enter electronically on the RS:X class website at www.rsclass.com/2007Europeans  by no later than February 26th 2007.   Late entries shall be approved by the International R:SX Class and may be so under special circumstances as determined by the Class.   The entry fee paid before the deadline shall be 160Euro.

27.2.       The entry fees are as stated on the attached entry form (Form 1) and shall be paid to the International RS:X Class Association Ltd. www.rsclass.com/2007Europeans.

Competitor late entries are subject to a 40Euro excess charge. Coach or other team support personnel late registrations are subject to a 10 Euro excess charge. In both cases these may be waived by special arrangement with the International RS:X Class Association

 

Payment shall be made in Euros. No other currency will be accepted

 

28.             GENERAL INFORMATION

Entries made on site shall be made in cash only. No other form of

payment will be accepted.

 [CR1]To be confirmed