Clearwater Yacht ClubClearwater Yacht Club 1 Rules
1.1 The regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS).
1.2 The organizing authority is the Clearwater Yacht Club (CYC). The event will be held at the Clearwater Community Sailing Center (CCSC), 1001 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater.
1.3 The regatta is designated Category C in accordance with ISAF Regulation 20.
1.4 The N/A Laser Masters rule regarding the full, radial and 4.7 rigs will be in effect for this regatta. All rigs are eligible to race and will start on the same start line at the same time. Unlimited rig swapping is allowed, provided rig changes are only made ashore. Any age group may use any rig in any race as long as the same sail number is used. See http://www.nalasermasters.org/2006_schedule.htm for details.
2 Language
The official language for this regatta will be English.
3 Eligibility and Entry
Members of the ILCA or their National Laser Class Association, who qualify as "Masters" may enter by completing
registration with the organizing authority.
4 Disclaimer of Liability
Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk – See rule 4,
Decision to Race. The Organizing Authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or
death sustained in conjunction with or prior to during, or after the regatta.
5 Schedule of Events
5.1
Saturday, February 17
0800 Registration
0945 Skippers Meeting
1100 First Warning Signal, races to follow
Regatta dinner at the Clearwater YC in the evening.
Sunday, February 18
1045 First Warning Signal, races to follow
Awards to follow ASAP after last race
5.2 No race shall start after 1500 on Sunday.
5.3 Seven (7) races are scheduled, of which a minimum of one race must be completed to constitute a regatta.
6 Advance Registration7 Fees
7.1 Required Fees (checks should be made payable to Clearwater Yacht Club
Youth Sailing):
The entry fee for each skipper is $75 USD with a $15 late fee after February
9th, 2007.
7.2 The entry fee includes lunch for the competitors on each race day, a regatta dinner and regatta souvenir.
8 Sailing Instructions
The sailing instructions will be available at the time of on-site registration.
9 Courses & Racing Area
9.1 The race committee will select courses based on conditions.
9.2 The racing area will be the Gulf of Mexico, south of the Clearwater Pass or in Clearwater Harbor, south east of the sailing center.
10 Scoring
The Low Point scoring system, RRS A2 will apply, with ILCA – NA Masters handicaps, except that if fewer than 5
races are completed, all races shall be included in the boats total score.
11 Trophies
The Overall Winner and Top Female awards will be based on the Masters Handicap System described under 10 Scoring. The overall winner's name will also be engraved on the Laser Master Midwinter's East Perpetual Trophy. Age category trophies will also be awarded as follows:
12 Administrative
Competitors will be welcome to arrive at the Clearwater Community Sailing Center
during the afternoon of Friday, February 16th. Competitors wishing to arrive
earlier may be subject to a nominal launching/storage fee and should make the arrangements directly
with the Clearwater Community Sailing Center.
13 Further Information
For Regatta Information please contact:
David Billing (Event Chairman) phone (727) 442-3430 or email david@bauassoc.com
Clearwater Yacht Club 830 South Bayway Blvd Clearwater FL 33767
phone: (727) 447-6000 or email office@clwyc.org
Clearwater Community Sailing Center 1001 Gulf Blvd Clearwater, FL 33767
phone: (727) 517-7776 or email office@clearwatercommunitysailing.org
Directions and a list of area hotels may be obtained from the Clearwater Yacht Club web site www.clwyc.org