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Notice of Race
34th Grafham Grand Prix
8th event of the GJW Direct Sailjuice Winter Series
Sunday February 22nd 2015
1.
RULES
1.1. The organising authority is Grafham Water Sailing Club in conjunction with the Sailjuice Winter series.
1.2. The regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing, the RYA prescriptions and the rules of the individual
competitor’s Class Association.
1.3. The Grafham Water S.C. Open Meeting Sailing Instructions will apply except as stated in any supplementary Sailing
Instructions.
2.
ADVERTISING
2.1. Advertising shall comply with ISAF Regulation 20 and the relevant rules of the individual competitor’s Class Association.
2.2. Grafham Water S.C. will not require the display of advertising material.
3.
ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
3.1. The ISAF Sailor Classification Code shall not apply to this event.
3.2. Entry is open to classes with Event Handicaps as listed in Annex A.
Entries from classes not listed in Annex A will be declined unless they have sought and received approval from
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the GWSC Office (contact details below) on or before 17:00 on Friday 13 February 2015.
3.3. The intended handicap ranges are:
3.3.1. Asymmetric Monohulls ratings 695 - 1185
3.3.2. Multihulls / Catamarans ratings 668 – 1160
3.3.3. Non Asymmetric Monohulls 870 – 1210.
3.3.4. Foiling Moths and RS600FFs may enter but will race as a fleet starting with the Asymmetrics & Catamarans on Alpha
Course.
3.3.5. We cannot accept entries from Sailboards.
3.4. Entry fees will be £19 per boat (GWSC Members £6) and limited to the first 200 received. Pre-entry is by ON LINE ONLY
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at www.sailjuiceseries.com up to 20:00 on Friday, 20 February 2015. Entries after this will be subject to a
supplementary entry fee of £5.00 and can be made on the day at Grafham Water Sailing Club.
3.5. Entries to the complete Sailjuice Winter Series will automatically be registered as valid entries to the Grafham Grand Prix.
4.
RACE FORMAT
Qualifying classes are listed in Annex A, attached to this Notice of Race, which groups eligible dinghies into their Race
Starts.
It is intended that there will be three tracks, each with one start as follows:
COURSE ALPHA – WINDWARD/LEEWARD
ASYMMETRIC MONOHULLS (handicaps 695 – 1185)
ASYMMETRIC MULTILHULLS (handicaps 668 – 956) AND FAST MULTILHULLS (handicaps 681 – 799)
Foiling International Moths and RS600FFs
COURSE BRAVO - TRAPEZOID
FAST NON ASYMMETRIC MONOHULLS (handicaps 870 – 1075)
MEDIUM NON ASYMMETRIC MULTIHULLS (handicaps 800 – 986)
COURSE CHARLIE - TRAPEZOID
SLOW NON ASYMMETRIC MONOHULLS (handicaps 1076 – 1210)
SLOW NON ASYMMETRIC MULTIHULLS (handicaps 1139 – 1160)
5.
RESULTS AND PRIZES
5.1. Fleet Prizes will be given to each of the fleet starts with additional prizes to any class with eight or more entries.
5.2. If there are 8 or more entries of catamarans in one start they will be given additional prizes.
5.3. For details of the handicap ratings to be applied in scoring the event, see Annex A.
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6.
SCHEDULE AND RACING FORMAT
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6.1. Registration will be held at the GWSC Race Office from 08.45 on Sunday 22 February 2015.
6.2. Competitors’ briefings will be in the downstairs wet bar at:
09.40 CHARLIE COURSE
09.50 BRAVO COURSE
10.00 ALPHA COURSE
6.3. Race Format: A maximum of three races are scheduled with the first race warning not before 10.55. The second and third
races will be sailed back-to-back with Race 1.
7.
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS AND SCORING
7.1. Sailing Instructions will be available at registration.
7.2. There will be one discard if three races are sailed, if two races are sailed, both will count. All fleets will sail on an average
lap time basis, and the result of each race will be calculated on the number of laps sailed against elapsed time for each
boat. In the event of a tie for first place the corrected handicap times will be used to split the tie.
8.
RISK STATEMENT
Rule 4 of the Racing Rules of Sailing states: “The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or continue racing
is hers alone.”
Sailing is by nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk. By taking part in the event
each competitor agrees and acknowledges that:
(a) They are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and accept responsibility for the exposure to
themselves, their crew, their boat to such inherent risk whilst taking part;
(b) They are responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew, their boat and their property whether afloat or ashore;
(c) They accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by their own actions or omissions;
(d) Their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate
(e) The provision of a race management team, patrol boats and other officials and volunteers by the event organiser does
not relieve them of their own responsibilities;
(f)
The provision of a patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather conditions, as can be
practically provided in the circumstances
(g) Their boat is adequately insured, with cover of at least £3,000,000 against third party claims:
9.
OTHER INFORMATION.
9.1. Directions to Grafham Water Sailing Club, details of local accommodation, and other information are available on the Club
website - http://www.grafham.org
9.2. Entrants and authorised guests are temporary members of Grafham Water Sailing Club during the period of the event and
shall comply with Club Rules and Bylaws. Failure to observe these may result in exclusion from the club premises.
9.3. MOVEMENT OF BOATS TO GRAFHAM WATER
9.3.1. In order to prevent the spread of non-native species there is a requirement to ensure that boats are clean before they
visit the site using the principle of Check Clean Dry http://www.nonnativespecies.org/checkcleandry/index.cfm. This
includes:
CHECK your equipment and clothing for live organisms – particularly in areas that are damp or hard to inspect.
CLEAN and wash equipment, footwear and clothing thoroughly. If you do come across any organisms, leave them at
the water body where you found them.
DRY all equipment and clothing – some species can live for many days in moist conditions. Make sure you don’t
transfer water elsewhere.
9.3.2. Anglian Water ask for boats and equipment, arriving at Grafham Water that are from the following locations, to have
been clean and dry for at least two days prior to arrival – if not, then they must not be launched at the Club:
Wraysbury Reservoir and Wraysbury River near to Staines
The Queen Mother Reservoir
Queen Elizabeth II/Bessborough Reservoirs
Queen Mary Reservoir
Warwick East Reservoir, Warwick West Reservoir and William Girling Reservoir all located in the Lee Valley
9.4. MOVEMENT OF BOATS FROM GRAFHAM WATER
9.4.1. A non-native species of fresh water shrimp (commonly known as killer shrimps) have been found in Grafham Water and
certain restrictions on boat movement.
9.4.2. Movements have been imposed by AW, DEFRA or other bodies to prevent the spread of these to other locations in the
UK. These requirements are prominently displayed on the club premises and will include washing boats and equipment
before removal from the Club premises. Failure to comply with the requirements of these restrictions may lead to
expulsion from the event.
The finest inland sailing in the UK
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Grafham Water Sailing Club, Chichester
Way, Perry
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. PE28 0BU
Tel: 0845 6442548 Fax: 01480 812206
Email: [email protected]
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ANNEX A
ALPHA COURSE
ASYMMETRIC MONOHULLS & FOILING DINGHIES
ASYMMETRIC MONOHULLS 695 - 1185
ASYMMETRIC AND FAST MULTIHULLS
ASYMMETRIC MULTIHULLS 668 – 956
49er
49er (FX)
International 14
49er (Old Rig)
RS 800
Boss
29er XX
12ft Skiff
Int Canoe - Asymm
VX-One
Laser 5000
B14
Musto Skiff
RS 700
Norfolk Punt
Cherub
29er
K6
59er
4000 / Laser 4000
AltO
Vortex Asymmetric
ISO
Spice
X1 Riverboat
RS 400
X0
RS 500
Devoti D-One
RS 100 (All varients)
3000 / Laser 3000
Buzz
MX Ray
Comet Race
Sport 14
RS 200
LASER VAGO XD single handed
RS Vareo
LASER VAGO XD
Topaz Omega
Laser Vago (SH)
Topaz Xenon
Comet Trio
405
Laser Stratos
Laser Vago (DH)
RS VENTURE
Laser Bahia
2000 / Laser 2000
RS Vision
Comet Versa
Topaz Magno
Topaz Vibe
Tornado Spi
Formula 16 D/H
Formula 16 S/H
Formula 18
Hobie Tiger
Prindle 19
Hurricane 5.9 SX
Nacra F17 Sloop (2-up with Spi)
Spitfire
Prindle 18.2
Nacra Inter 17 Sloop (2-up with Spi)
Nacra F17 Solo (Spi)
Nacra Inter 17 Solo Spi
Shadow X
Hurricane 500
Shadow
Nacra 500 Sport D/H (Spi)
Hobie 16Spi
SL16
Nacra 500 Solo (Spi)
Shearwater
Topaz 16 CX
Topaz 14Xtreme
RS Cat 16 Race Spi
Dart 16 (Asymmetric 2-up)
Topaz 14Xtreme 2-up 1 trapeze
Topaz 16S Spi
Topaz 14CX
Weta
Hobie Dragoon Spi
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720
720
740
800
817
820
835
840
840
846
855
855
855
870
890
900
902
905
911
912
920
923
930
935
958
963
965
971
988
1007
1007
1020
1025
1055
1059
1062
1062
1064
1075
1077
1079
1085
1089
1092
1092
1092
1095
1100
1106
1150
1175
1185
668
676
688
693
693
693
699
705
709
710
718
726
746
748
751
755
756
773
773
784
797
847
855
857
863
871
884
925
950
956
FAST MULTIHULLS 681 - 779
A-Class
Tornado Classic
Hurricane 5.9
Dart 18 Sloop 1-up
Prindle 18
Dart 18 (Spi)
Nacra 500 Sloop D/H
Nacra Inter 17 Solo
Unicorn
681
707
726
759
772
779
788
791
793
FOILING DINGHIES
International Moth
RS 600FF
500
500
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BRAVO COURSE
FAST NON ASYMMETRIC MONOHULLS 870 - 1075
Flying Dutchman
505
Int Canoe
National 18
RS 600
Javelin
Osprey
470
Fireball
Vortex
Hornet
Merlin Rocket
MRX
Contender
Icon
RS 300
Phantom
Punk
Devoti D-Zero
Farr 3.7
Halo
RS Aero 9
Tasar
Flying 15
Laser EPS
12 sqm Sharpie
Sharpie
Blaze
Kestrel
Scorpion
Flying 15 (Silver)
Hadron
RS Aero 7
Marauder
Rooster 8.1
Laser 2
Fire
Finn
Megabyte
K1
Albacore
National 12
RS Aero 5
Lark
420
Supernova
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MEDIUM NON ASYMMETRIC MULTIHULLS 800 - 986
880
888
895
900
911
926
944
963
963
964
973
973
973
980
990
995
1008
1010
1015
1015
1015
1015
1018
1020
1024
1025
1025
1032
1032
1032
1036
1040
1040
1042
1044
1045
1050
1050
1050
1050
1055
1055
1060
1063
1070
1071
805
808
814
818
824
836
855
875
881
883
Dart 18 D/H
Hobie 16
DX Catamaran
Hobie 17 (Wings)
Nacra 500 Solo
Dart 18 S/H
Catapult
Prindle 15
Topaz 16C
Sprint 15 Sport
RS Cat 16 S (Sloop)
Dart 16 Sloop (2-up)
RS Cat 16 S Club 1-up
Topaz 16S
Sprint 15 2-up
Sprint 15
Topaz 14C
Hobie Dragoon
892
900
906
923
929
933
956
984
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CHARLIE COURSE
SLOW NON ASYMMETRIC MONOHULLS & SLOW MULTIHULLS
SLOW NON ASYMMETRIC MONOHULLS 1076 - 1210
Solution
Snipe
Seafly
Redwing
Flash
OK
Wayfarer
Laser
Leader
GP14
Enterprise
Yeoman
Graduate
Laser Radial
Solo
Streaker
Europe
Byte CII
Lightning 368
Wanderer
British Moth
Firefly (S/H)
Comet Duo
Sunfish
Splash
Byte
Firefly
Comet Mino
Pacer
Comet
Bosun
YW Dayboat
Miracle
Laser 4.7
1080
1087
1087
1092
1101
1110
1112
1115
1115
1130
1139
1140
1141
1145
1146
1146
1148
1150
1160
1160
1164
1168
1178
1179
1184
1190
1190
1193
1193
1196
1198
1200
1200
1210
SLOW MULTIHULLS 1139 - 1160
Dart 12 1-up
Challenger
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1160
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