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2007 UNITED STATES PAN AMERICAN GAMES TRIALS
FOR SUNFISH
SAYVILLE YACHT CLUB, BLUE POINT, NY
September 21 to 24, 2006

N O T I C E O F R A C E

1 RULES

1.1 The Regatta will be governed by the Rules as defined in The Racing
Rules of Sailing.

1.2 The “US Sailing Selection Procedure for the 2007 Pan AM Games”
shall apply and may be found at www.ussailing.org/olympics/PanAm/ for
reference.

2 ADVERTISING
Advertising shall be restricted to Category A in accordance with ISAF
Regulation 20, Advertising Code, and the relevant class rules.

3 ELIGIBILITY & ENTRY

3.1 NATIONALITY
Only individuals eligible to represent the United States (US citizens) in
the Pan American Games are eligible to participate in the Trials and are
governed by the USSA Selection Procedure for the 2007 Pan AM Games.

3.2 US SAILING MEMBERSHIP
Membership in US SAILING is required for each competitor. USSA members are
requested to bring their membership card to registration for verification.
Competitors may sign up at registration or join online at
www.ussailing.org/membership.

3.3 USSCA MEMBERSHIP
Membership in US Sunfish Class Association is required for each
competitor.
Members are requested to bring their membership card to
registration for verification.
Sailors may join USSCA by contacting the class office;
Phone: 248-673-2750
PO Box 300128, Waterford, MI 48330
Email: [email protected]
www.sunfishclass.org

*Questions regarding an opportunity to compete in the Pan Am Trials
that are not answered by US SAILING, should be directed to the USOC Athlete
Ombudsman: John W. Ruger by telephone at (888) ATHLETE, or by e-mail at
[email protected] .

4 BOATS/MEASUREMENT

4.1 Competitors are encouraged to bring their own boats.

4.2 Competitors will be responsible for their boats being in compliance
with the class rules.

4.3 Boats will be available for charter from “The Dinghy Shop”.

http://www.dinghyshop.com Email: [email protected]
Phone: 631-264-0005 Fax: 631-598-8540

5 FEES

Competitors shall register in advance by completing the Regatta Entry Form
attached on Addendum 1 and submitting it with proof of US SAILING and USSCA
membership. The Entry deadline is September 15, 2006. A social fee of $70
will include water and snacks (on the water), a light breakfast, dinner
Friday and Saturday, and lunch on the water. Additionally, for those who
register in advance and pay the fee by September 1, 2006, a Pan Am Trials
Polo shirt will be supplied. Those not registered by September 1 may
purchase a Pan Am Trials Polo shirt for $35 on special order.

6 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

September 21 1830 - 2000 Check-in
September 22 0800-0930 Check-in
1100 First warning signal
September 23 1000 First warning signal
September 24 1000 First warning signal
No race will be started after 1500
1600 - Awards presentation

7 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

The sailing instructions will be available at registration and on the web
at: www.sayvilleyachtclub.org

8 PENALTIES FOR BREAKING Rule 42

Appendix P, Immediate Penalties for Breaking Rule 42, will apply with P2.2
and P2.3 deleted.

9 COURSES AND RACING AREA

Courses will be Trapezoid, Triangle, Windward-Leeward or a combination
thereof.

The racing area will be in the Great South Bay waters south of Blue Point,
Long Island New York.

10 SCORING

Five (5) races shall be completed to constitute a series. A maximum of
twelve (12) races are scheduled. If fewer than six (6) races are
completed, a boat's series score will be the total of her race scores
without discard; this changes RRS A2. If six (6) races but less than
twelve (12) races are completed, a boat's series score will be the total of
her race scores excluding her worst score subject to rule 89.3(b). If
twelve (12) are completed, a boat's series score will be the total of her
race scores excluding her two (2) worst scores subject to rule 89.3(b).
In the event that five (5) races are not completed the series will be
postponed and resumed in the first two weeks of May at a date to be
announced.

11 SAFETY

A US Coast Guard approved personal flotation device shall be worn, properly
fastened, at all times while launching and when sailing. Failure to comply
with this rule can result in disqualification as deemed appropriate by the
protest committee. A boat retiring from a race shall notify a Race
Committee vessel before leaving the course, or when that is impossible,
immediately after arrival ashore.

12 DRUG TESTING

The US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) may conduct doping control. However, all
Pan Am Team Members will be subject to doping control within 120 days of
the start of the Games. Information on drugs and medications and about
doping control may be obtained by calling the USADA Drug Reference Line at
1-800-233-0393, or the USADA web site www.usantidoping.org .

13 PRIZES

US Sailing medals will be awarded to competitors placing first through
third in the regatta.

14 RISK

It is the competitor's decision to enter the regatta and to start or
continue any race. The competitors are ultimately responsible for the
risks. The competitor will accept full responsibility for all his/her
actions during any activity related to the event. This includes on-shore
activities before, during, and after the regatta.

15 FURTHER INFORMATION

15.1 For Regatta Information please contact:

Paul-Jon Patin at (917)749-4284 or Email
[email protected]

Please mail entries to: Regatta Chairman
Bill Ludlum
69 Oakwood Ave. Bayport NY, 11705

15.2 Additional information to include: accommodation information
(hotel, motel, camping), nearest airports can be found on the Yacht Club
web site. www.sayvilleyachtclub.org


Addendum 1

2007 UNITED STATES PAN AMERICAN GAMES TRIALS
FOR SUNFISH
SAYVILLE YACHT CLUB, BLUE POINT, NY
September 21 to 24, 2006


REGATTA ENTRY FORM


Name of Competitor___________________________________

Age _______ Date of Birth ______________

Sex ____ M or F (please circle) _____

Sail Number__________

Home Yacht Club ____________________________________

Member of the Sunfish Class #__________ Exp date________

USSA Member - (circle) -> Yes ID#___________ Exp date ________

Street address______________________________________

City___________________________________

State ___________________ Post code / Zip code_________

Work phone ________________________ Email _____________________

Home phone ________________________ E mail_____________________


Check enclosed ________ Amount__________

Shirt size _sm__med__lg__xl (circle)

Make checks payable to: Sayville Yacht Club
 

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