Notice of race

1. 
   The regatta is organized under the authority of the Carolina Yacht Club and will be sailed under the
   

current The Racing Rules of Sailing(RRS), the prescriptions of US Sailing except those of RRS 60,

63.2 and 63.4, the rules of the classes competing as they apply to that class except as any of these

are changed by the Notice of Race or the Sailing Instructions and properly posted amendments

thereto. The US Sailing prescriptions are available at www.ussailing.org.

2. 
   RRS Appendix P, Special Procedures for Rule 42, will apply.
   

2.1 The regatta is open to all boats of the Laser Class, including Standard, Radial and 4.7 rigs.

2.2 All entrants must be current members of ILCA North America or their equivalent National Laser

Class Association

2.3 Eligible boats may enter by completing the online registration form and fee payment found on the

Carolina Yacht Club website. Late onsite registration is May 5 and May 6.

2.4 Coaches shall register with the Organizing Authority.

3 FEES

3.1 The entry fee is $100 for entries completed with payment on or before April 30, 2017.

Competitors who have not paid the Entry Fee by midnight April 30, 2017 will be charged a $20

late fee.

3.2 The entry fee includes water, a regatta souvenir, a Saturday Night Dinner, and Sunday

hamburgers after sailing.

3.3 Additional Saturday Night Dinner tickets may be purchased for $20

4 SCHEDULE

4.1 Friday May 5 Practice Racing 1400 - 1600

Registration 1800 - 2000

Saturday May 6 Registration 0800 – 0945

Competitors Meeting 1000

First Warning 1130

Sunday May 7 First Warning 1100

4.2 Number of races: Six (6). The number of races per day will be determined by the Race

Committee

4.3 On the last scheduled day of racing no warning Signal will be made after 1500

The Sailing instructions will be available during onsite registration

The Racing are will be in the Atlantic Ocean east of the Carolina Yacht Club.

The courses to be sailed will be described in the Sailing Instructions.

The Low Point Scoring System, RRS Appendix A2, will apply, modified so that each boats regatta

score will be the total of her race scores, with her worst score discarded if more than 5 races have

been completed. Six races are scheduled, of which three races shall be completed to constitute a

regatta.

9 SUPPORT BOATS

9.1 Judges will fly a “Judge” or “J” Flag

9.2 Coach Boats must fly a designated Numbered Flag. Coach Boats must also remain more than 50

yards from the course area except when asked to assist by the Race Committee. All coach boats

and support boats required to monitor the course channel on a VHF radio and be ready to assist

with safety when requested.

9.3 Safety Boats will fly a Red Cross Flag

10 PRIZES

Full Rig : 1^st – 5^th , 1^st Junior, 1^st Female, 1^st Apprentice Master, 1^st Master, 1^st Grandmaster,

1^st Great Grandmaster

Radial Rig: 1^st – 5^th, 1^st Female, 1^st Junior Female 1^st Apprentice Master, 1^st Master, 1^st Grandmaster,

1^st Great Grandmaster

4.7 Rig: 1^st – 3^rd, 1^st Female

Road Warrior

Oldest Competitor

Youngest Competitor

First Family – Most family members with best average scores.

It is strongly recommended that boats carry a towline solely dedicated to towing. The line should be

at least 25 feet long and ¼ inch diameter. This line should be attached to the mast and ready to use

in the event of an emergency.

Competitors Participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See RRS 4 Decision to Race. The Carolina Yacht Club and organizers will not be liable for material damage, loss, death or personal injury in conjunction with the event.

Lodging and other information will be posted on the club website: www.carolinayachtclub.org

No camping or pets are allowed on the club grounds or beaches.

For other information contact awhitesides00@gmail.com