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Southport Yacht Club presents
Fastway Couriers
Cat Weekend
inc
SEQ Nacra Titles
Sponsored By
31st January – 1st February 2015
NOTICE OF RACE
INVITATION
Southport Yacht Club and the SYC Hollywell Sailing Squadron invite all owners, skippers and crews of all eligible
Off-The-Beach Multihull boats to enter and compete in the Fastway Couriers Cat Weekend & SEQ Nacra
Titles.
ORGANISING AUTHORITY
The Organising Authority shall be Southport Yacht Club Inc. (SYC) located at Macarthur Parade, Main Beach,
4217, QLD. To contact phone 07 5537 7030.
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RULES
The races will be governed by the current rules as defined in the International Sailing Federation Racing Rules of
Sailing (RRS), the Special Regulations of Yachting Australia (YA), the relevant Class Rules (as applicable), and by
this Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions.
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2.1
ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
The races are open to all classes of off-the-beach Multihulls, who comply with Yachting Australia Special Regulations
Part 2 for Off-The-Beach Boats.
2.2
Every boat shall be entered by and shall have on board while racing a person-in-charge who shall be a current
financial member of a Sailing Club and an affiliated member of Yachting Australia or their respective MYA, in
accordance with the Yachting Australia prescription to Rule 46. Where the person-in-charge of a boat is under the
age of eighteen (18) years, their Parent or Guardian shall also witness the Entry Form.
2.3
Every boat shall hold current and valid Public Liability and Third Party Insurance coverage for the sum of not less
than AUD$5Million.
2.4
Entries shall be lodged on the Entry Form, attached to the Notice of Race as Appendix A, with the SYC Sailing
Office before 1700 hrs on Thursday 29 January 2015, accompanied by the required entry fee. The entry fee for
Australia Day Weekend Cat Champs including the SEQ Nacra Titles is $50. Late Entries will be accepted up to
0900hrs on Saturday 31st January 2015 accompanied by the additional late entry fee of $20.
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NOTICES TO COMPETITORS & REGATTA SITE
Notices to competitors will be posted on the Official Notice Board located outside the Sailing Office at the Southport
Yacht Club Hollywell Sailing Squadron, 1 Marina Crescent, Hollywell, Qld 4216.
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RACING AREA
The racing area will be the Broadwater, incorporating the “Deep Hole” and around Crab Island.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.
Date
Saturday 31 January
Saturday 31 January
Beach Party
Sunday 1 February
EVENT
Briefing
Race 1
Race 2
Race 3
Race 4
Race 5
Time
1100 hrs
1200hrs
Asap after Race 1
Asap after Race 2
ASAP
1100hrs
Asap after Race 4
COURSE TYPE
Short Course
Short Course
Passage Race
After racing concludes
Short Course
Long Passage Race
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6.1
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
Sailing Instructions will be available on the internet or at the Sailing Office from Friday 30 January 2015.
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7.1
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to First, Second and third places overall on V.Y.C calculations in each division. Class
scratch prizes may be awarded subject to sufficient entries (more than 5). Other prizes may be awarded at the
discretion of the Race Committee. Presentations will be ASAP after racing but not prior to 1600hrs Sunday 1
February 2015.
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DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Competitors participate in Southport Yacht Club events entirely at their own risk. See Rule 4 (Decision to Race).
The organising authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in
conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact SYC Sailing Administrator on Phone (07) 5537 7030, Fax (07) 5537 7131, E-mail
[email protected].
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ATTACHMENT A – OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
Boat Name
Sail Number
Yachting Vic. Yardstick
Design / Class
Complies with Class
Rule
Yes 
No 
Person-in-Charge Name
Member of SYC
No  Cadet  Sailing 
Intermediate  Gold 
Sailing Club
Membership
SYC Member Number
YA Silver Card Number
Home Address
Suburb
State / Postcode
Home Phone
Work Phone
Mobile Phone
Fax Number
E-Mail Address
Entry Fee…………………..$50
Entry Fees
Cash 
Additional Late Fee………$20
Cheque 
EFTPOS 
Visa 
if after 1700hrs Thursday 29th January 2015
Mastercard 
American Express 
*Please by advised that a 3.5% surcharge on all American Express and Diners Card transactions applies. This surcharge does not apply
on any EFT, Mastercard or Visa transactions.
Credit Card Number
Credit Card Expiry Date
Cardholder Signature
DECLARATION BY PERSON IN CHARGE: I declare that all the above details are correct. I agree to be bound by the ISAF Racing
Rules for Sailing, the Prescriptions and Special Regulations of Yachting Australia, the relevant Class Rules, the Notice of Race, the Sailing
Instructions and any other rules or Regulations which govern the Series. I acknowledge that Southport Yacht Club Inc (SYC) is not
responsible for the seaworthiness of a boat whose entry is accepted or the sufficiency or adequacy of its equipment. Furthermore I agree
to indemnify SYC from any responsibility in regard to myself, my crew and my vessel during this Series. I agree that this indemnity extends
to all Officers, Sponsors and Agents of SYC. I understand my obligation under RRS Fundamental Rule 4, which states, “The responsibility
for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone”. I agree that SYC and their employees and volunteers may
exchange information about me that includes the information I provide to administer my entry into the Series and to run their business. I
agree that the name of the boat and her crew nominated in my entry and my results may be used by SYC to publicise and promote activities
at SYC and may be released to the press for public audience. I agree that all information may be disclosed to necessary stakeholders in
emergent situations and when bound by law to do so. I agree that SYC may use the information that I provide to inform me of other events
and club promotions. If I do not want this I can let them know.
SIGNATURE OF
PERSON-IN-CHARGE
DATE
_____ / _____ / 20___
Signature of Parent/Guardian is required if Person-in-Charge is under the age of 18 years
SIGNATURE OF
PARENT/GUARDIAN
OFFICE USE ONLY
RECEIPT #
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DATE
_____ / _____ / 20___
DATE
_____ / _____ / 20___