May Madness Laser Regatta
May 8, 2010
Quannapowitt Yacht Club
Notice of Race and Conditions
General Information and Eligibility Rules
Rules: The conduct of these races will be governed by the USSA Racing Rules of Sailing for 2009-2012 except as specifically indicated in the Sailing Instructions.
Eligibility and Equipment: The races are open to boats meeting the requirements of the International Laser Class Association. Sailors must wear PFDs. The regatta is limited to 30 boats. Pre-registration is encouraged. Lasers not meeting the ILCA rules may petition the Race Organizers for permission to race, but will not be eligible for awards.
Classes
The race committee will decide whether to hold a single start for all lasers - full rig, radial, and 4.7 - or to consider additional starts for radial and 4.7 boats if race entries warrant.
There may be separate awards for Adults, Masters, Women, Radials and Under-18 depending on numbers of boats. All final decisions over racing classes will be made by the race committee and announced at the skippers meeting.
Venue and Courses
Races will be held at QYC, Linda Road in Wakefield, MA, on Lake Quannapowitt near the intersection of Route I-93 and I-95 (a.k.a. Rt. 128) north of Boston. For directions see www.sailqyc.com. Racing can be watched from the Club House. Phone number: 781-245-9518.
Courses will be posted on the Race Committee boat prior to each start. A mark list and chart will be posted at the sign-up desk and discussed at the Skipper’s meeting. The club uses fixed marks (white cans with #’s) and dropped orange balls with Letters.
Schedule
Races will be held from 11:00 AM until 3:30 PM. The last race will be started not later than 3:00 PM.
o Registration 8:30 AM - 9:40 AM
o Skipper's Meeting 9:45 AM
o Harbor Start 10:30 AM
o Warning Signal 11:00 AM
o Last Start 3:00 PM
o Awards 4:00 PM
Penalties, Entry Fees, Additional Information
Penalties: Penalties for infractions of Part 2 RRS will amend Rule 44 in Part 4 RRS to replace Two-turns penalties with One-turn penalties. Decisions made by the Race Committee, the Protest Committee and any other juries will be final. Protests must be filed within 30 min of last race.
Entry Fee: $20 if received by May 5, 2010; $25 after May 5. Call if you want confirmations. QYC or US Sailing members may subtract $5 from entry fee.
Lunch: Lunch for racers is included in the registration fee. Additional lunches for guests are available for $5.
Under-18: Sailors under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian complete the Under-18 Sailor Waiver and the Under-18 Sailor Medical Treatment Consent Form.
Information: Contact Jay Livingston mailto:[email protected] or 978-453-1000
Disclaimer
The Quannapowitt Yacht Club shall not be liable for any damage to property or injury to persons in any way resulting from or connected with the May Madness Laser Regatta.
May 8, 2010
Quannapowitt Yacht Club
Notice of Race and Conditions
General Information and Eligibility Rules
Rules: The conduct of these races will be governed by the USSA Racing Rules of Sailing for 2009-2012 except as specifically indicated in the Sailing Instructions.
Eligibility and Equipment: The races are open to boats meeting the requirements of the International Laser Class Association. Sailors must wear PFDs. The regatta is limited to 30 boats. Pre-registration is encouraged. Lasers not meeting the ILCA rules may petition the Race Organizers for permission to race, but will not be eligible for awards.
Classes
The race committee will decide whether to hold a single start for all lasers - full rig, radial, and 4.7 - or to consider additional starts for radial and 4.7 boats if race entries warrant.
There may be separate awards for Adults, Masters, Women, Radials and Under-18 depending on numbers of boats. All final decisions over racing classes will be made by the race committee and announced at the skippers meeting.
Venue and Courses
Races will be held at QYC, Linda Road in Wakefield, MA, on Lake Quannapowitt near the intersection of Route I-93 and I-95 (a.k.a. Rt. 128) north of Boston. For directions see www.sailqyc.com. Racing can be watched from the Club House. Phone number: 781-245-9518.
Courses will be posted on the Race Committee boat prior to each start. A mark list and chart will be posted at the sign-up desk and discussed at the Skipper’s meeting. The club uses fixed marks (white cans with #’s) and dropped orange balls with Letters.
Schedule
Races will be held from 11:00 AM until 3:30 PM. The last race will be started not later than 3:00 PM.
o Registration 8:30 AM - 9:40 AM
o Skipper's Meeting 9:45 AM
o Harbor Start 10:30 AM
o Warning Signal 11:00 AM
o Last Start 3:00 PM
o Awards 4:00 PM
Penalties, Entry Fees, Additional Information
Penalties: Penalties for infractions of Part 2 RRS will amend Rule 44 in Part 4 RRS to replace Two-turns penalties with One-turn penalties. Decisions made by the Race Committee, the Protest Committee and any other juries will be final. Protests must be filed within 30 min of last race.
Entry Fee: $20 if received by May 5, 2010; $25 after May 5. Call if you want confirmations. QYC or US Sailing members may subtract $5 from entry fee.
Lunch: Lunch for racers is included in the registration fee. Additional lunches for guests are available for $5.
Under-18: Sailors under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian complete the Under-18 Sailor Waiver and the Under-18 Sailor Medical Treatment Consent Form.
Information: Contact Jay Livingston mailto:[email protected] or 978-453-1000
Disclaimer
The Quannapowitt Yacht Club shall not be liable for any damage to property or injury to persons in any way resulting from or connected with the May Madness Laser Regatta.