Notice of Race

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Sugarloaf Sailing & Boating Club Inc
PO Box 220
KANGAROO GROUND 3097
Gate 11 Ridge Rd Christmas Hills 3775
Phone 9730 1885 (Club House during operating hours)

SUGARLOAF SAILING CLUB MARATHON

The second Saturday in February from about 1000 hours to about 1645 hours DST, totalling 6 hours of racing, to be sailed at Sugarloaf Reservoir, Christmas Hills Victoria.

1. Rules

The regatta/race will be governed by the current ISAF Racing Rules, the prescriptions and special regulations of Yachting Australia, the rules of the classes entered (except any of those that are altered by the sailing instructions) and by the sailing instructions. instructions) and by the sailing instructions.

2. Alteration of Class Rules

Nil.

3. Alterations of Racing rules

See sailing instructions. (sailing instructions will be available at time of registration)

4. Advertising

The regatta is classified as a Category A Event in accordance with Appendix G and the Prescriptions of Yachting Australia.

5. Eligibility and Entry

5.1 The regatta is open to all off the beach classes. This does not include any class with cabin/toilet facilities which may be capable of being launched off the beach.

5.2 Eligible boats may register at the rigging beach shelter at Sugarloaf Sailing Club on the day. Sailing instructions will be available at registration.

6. Fees

$5.00

7. Schedule of Events

Registration: shall be on Saturday 11th, February 2006 from 0830 hours to 0945 hours DST at the Rigging Beach Shelter.

NOTE. After arriving at the rigging area all cars should be removed within 10 minutes to the top car park. Then rig your boat.

A competitors information session will be held at 930 hours at the Club flagstaff near the rigging area.

A 5 minute warning signal shall be given at approximately 955 hours.

A Mandatory 45 minute lunch break is to commence between 1200 hours and 1430 hours.

The marathon shall finish after 6 hours of sailing, at about 1645 hours (unless the course is shortened).

8. Measurement/Safety

8.1 Measurement is not required but a winner of a prize may be required to submit proof on demand at the regatta of holding a valid current measurement or rating certificate.

8.2 A Safety Inspection my be carried out at any time.

9. Sailing Instructions

The sailing instructions will be available at registration.

10. Regatta Site and Racing Area

The regatta site and racing area will be as shown in Illustration "A". Particular care shall be taken to NOT sail into the NO SAILING areas.

Illustration A

11. Course

A typical course shall be around buoys located near the extremities of the sailing area. The final course will be described on the course board prior to the commencement of the regatta.

12. Scoring

Scoring will be based on the current class yardstick as amended by the sailing instructions.

13. Penalty for Breaking Rules of Part 2.

Penalty. Rule 44.2 will apply.

A 720° Turns Penalty rule applies.

14. Protests

Decisions of the Jury will be final in accordance with racing rule 70.4.

15. Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to the overall winner and to the second and third place getters. Additional prizes may be awarded by Sugarloaf Sailing Club as it sees fit.

16. Further Information

For general enquires regarding the Sugarloaf Sailing Club Marathon please Email: sugarloafsc@hotmail.com