Gyfres y Gwanwyn

- 2013–

Spring Series

RHYBUDD O RAS--NOTICE OF RACE

Racing For:

IRC and National Handicap for Cruisers NHC.

Best 6 results to count - 2 discards(14.2 PSC 2012 SI’s)

CHPSC Bridge Start with ‘Windward Leeward’ style round the Cans Racing using fixed courses.

Notice of Race, Entry Form and Race Pack

All available on http://www.pwllhelisailingclub.co.uk/

(See CHPSC Race Pack for Sailing Instructions, Courses and Chart).

On Line Results by Sailwave

Gyfres Y Gwanwyn 2013 Spring Series

Notice of Race & Entry Form

$11.                      Organisation. 

$11.1.           The 2013 Spring Series is organised by Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club (CHPSC).

$11.2.           Enquiries, correspondence and entries should be sent to:-

$11.3.           The Sailing Committee, Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club, Glan y Don, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 5YT

$11.4.           Tel: Vicky Cox or Stephen Tudor 07977929116 E-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

$12.                      Rules.

$12.1.           The Regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing 2013-2016 (RRS). The Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club’s Sailing Instructions 2013,

$12.2.           IRC  rules part A, B & C shall apply to IRC racing.

$12.3.           Handicapping by RYA National Handicap for Cruisers (NHC) Club series shall apply.

$12.4.           In the event of conflict, the CHPSC 2013 Sailing Instructions will prevail. This changes RRS 63.7

$13.                      RYA Racing Charter

$13.1.           Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club implements the RYA Racing Charter which requires both competitors to sail, and organisers to provide, racing in compliance with the Charter, which can be found at the front of the RYA rule book (Racing Rules of Sailing 2013-2016) or at www.rya.org.uk/racing/charter. 

$14.                      Entries, Registration & Eligibility

$14.1.           The 2013 Spring Series is an open event and entries are invited from CHPSC members and non-members.

$14.2.           The 2013 Spring Series will provide racing for the following classes of yachts and the Class divisions will be as follows:-

$14.3.           These ranges may be changed at the discretion of the sailing committee

$14.4.           Class Flags will be flown from the backstay of each competing yacht.

$14.5.           Yachts shall belong to or be chartered to and be under the control of a member of a yacht club affiliated to the RYA or other equivalent national authority.

$14.6.           Entries shall be made on the Official Entry Form which is attached to this Notice of Race and this should be posted in the official race entry box located next to the official Notice Board in the entrance hallway of CHPSC.

$14.7.           The entry form must be accompanied with the appropriate entry fee and for IRC entries a copy of a valid IRC Certificate.

$14.8.           Entries will, in exceptional circumstances, be accepted, at the Race Officers discretion, by VHF for yachts arriving from other clubs.

$14.9.           The Race Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry and/or to ask any boats to complete further undertaking or declarations before accepting their entry.

$14.10.        Yachts may enter both or either race. Entries for a single days racing may be accepted on that day.

$14.11.        Registration can be done at the CHPSC club room. Race packs are available for printing from the CHPSC and web page. Printed copies are available from CHPSC on request to the Race Management Team.

$15.                      Measurement

$15.1.           For IRC competitors a valid and current IRC rating certificates must be presented with the race entry form.

$15.2.           The race series will be dual scored using the IRC and NHC Handicapping by RYA National Handicap for Cruisers (NHC) Club. This is to encourage boats that do not hold a valid IRC certificate to race.

$16.                      Compliance with Class Rules; Certificates

$16.1.           The Race Committee may inspect or measure any boat or personal equipment, at any time.

$17.                      Changes in Sailing Instructions

$17.1.           Any change to Sailing Instructions will be posted by 08.30hrs on the day it will take effect and may be repeated on the Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club Web Page.

$18.                      Schedule of Races.

$18.1.           The race schedule will be as shown on the front page of this Notice of Race. The Race Officer will decide if there is to be one start for all classes or separate starts for each class or a group of classes. This will be announced by VHF (Channel 17) and flags.

$18.2.           The type of racing on Saturday and Sunday will be Windward Leeward style ‘Round the cans’ based on fixed or variable courses. A schedule of marks, fixed courses and charts are provided in the CHPSC 2013 Race Pack available on the CHPSC web page.

$19.                      Advertising

$19.1.           The series will be a Category C event.

$19.2.           All yachts may be presented with a sponsor’s flag or decals, which must be displayed at all times (if provided).

$110.                   Scoring System

$110.1.        Scoring will be in accordance with Appendix A of the Racing Rules of Sailing.

$111.                    Risk Statement

$111.1.        RRS Rule 4 of the Racing Rules of Sailing states: “The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone.”

$111.2.        Sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk. By taking part in the event, each competitor agrees and acknowledges that:

1. They are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport   and accept responsibility for the exposure of themselves, their crew and their boat to such inherent risk whilst taking         part in the event;
2. They are responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew, their boat and their other property    whether afloat or ashore;
3. They accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by their own actions or omission;
4. Their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate;
5. 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;
6. The provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather    conditions, as can be practically provided in the circumstances;
7. They are responsible for ensuring that their boat is equipped and seaworthy so as to be able to face extremes of weather; that there is crew sufficient in number, experience and fitness to withstand such weather; and that the safety equipment is properly maintained, stowed and in date and is familiar to the crew.
8. Their boat is adequately insured, with cover of at least £3,000,000 against third party claims.

$112.                   Safety

$112.1.        All yachts shall comply with ISAF offshore safety regulations Category 4.

$113.                   Personal Safety

$113.1.        RRS 1.2, 40 shall apply and it is the sole responsibility of the skipper to ensure that Life Jackets/Harness lines are carried for each member of the crew.

$114.                   Safety Forms

$114.1.        Before the start of all races an Entry /Safety form giving the names of skippers and crew, their affiliation to the Club and contact telephone numbers, shall be given to the Race Officer.  Failure to do so will result in disqualification 

$115.                   Prizes

$115.1.        Prizes will be awarded for each Class. The number of prizes will depend on the number of entries.

Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club

Gyfres Y Gwanwyn 2013 Spring Series

Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club, Glan Y Don, Pwllheli, Gwynedd LL53 5YT

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