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 th 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 th 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. gwsc nor gp34 2014 v9 with annex Page 1 6. SCHEDULE AND RACING FORMAT nd 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 gwsc nor gp34 2014 v9 with annex Grafham Water Sailing Club, Chichester Way, Perry Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. PE28 0BU Tel: 0845 6442548 Fax: 01480 812206 Email: [email protected] Page 2 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 gwsc nor gp34 2014 v9 with annex 695 720 720 740 800 817 820 835 840 840 846 855 855 855 870 890 900 902 905 911 912 920 923 930 935 958 963 965 971 988 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 Page 3 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 gwsc nor gp34 2014 v9 with annex 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 Page 4 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 gwsc nor gp34 2014 v9 with annex 1139 1160 Page 5
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