NOTICE OF
RACE
Shorthanded
Sailing Association of Australia Inc. (SSAA)
The SSAA invites owners and charterers of eligible yachts to enter their short course ‘SC series’ and open ‘OS series’ shorthanded races.
1.1 The races will be organized and conducted by the Shorthanded
Sailing Association of Australia (SSAA).
1.2 The Race Committee of the SSAA shall be the Race Committee
for the purposes of, and with the powers and discretions contained in RRS
88.1
2
Overview
2.1 Two
series are offered (a short course series and an ‘open’ longer course series)
The short course series are ‘out and back’ daytime races and ideally suits
those whose time is limited and those who are new to the sport. The Open Series
are longer races and suits those who may wish to extend their experience for
further and longer shorthanded challenges.
A schedule summarising the sailing program for 2002 is available on
the web site.
2.2 All notices regarding SSAA races will be posted on the
SSAA web site, www.ssaa.com.au. The
web site will be the main medium for communication to participants/entries
and will be the official notice board.
3
Rules and Regulations
3.1 All races will be governed by the:
3.1.1
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at
Sea, when applicable
3.1.2
The rules as defined
in the 2001-2004 Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) of the International Sailing
Federation (ISAF)
3.1.3
This Notice of
Race and as may be modified by the
Sailing Instructions.
3.2 By
making application for entry in these series, the owner or charterer of a
yacht acknowledges that the various terms of this Notice of Race, the Entry
Form and the Sailing Instructions shall be complied with. Specific attention
is drawn to RRS Fundamental Rule 4, which states:
A
boat is solely responsible for deciding whether or not to start or to continue
racing.
3.3 No
means of propulsion may be used other than the force of the wind on sails
and/or the manpower of the crew. No form of powered handling device may be
used when the yacht is underway, regardless of the source of power, other
than:
3.3.1
electrical/hydraulic or wind powered self steering systems,
3.3.2 hydraulically operated mast jacks, stays and vangs,
3.3.3 pumps to fill, transfer and exhaust water ballast.
3.4 Radar
and electronic charting/navigation systems are allowed. Canting keels and
rotating masts are permitted, canting masts are not.
3.5 The
crew is limited to one, two or three as per series details following. All
crew shall be a minimum of 18 years of age as of the day of the race entered.
3.6 Neither the SSAA nor their sponsors, accept any responsibility
for the loss of life or injury to crew, or damage to, or loss of any yacht.
Full responsibility for any mishaps befalling the yacht or crew will rest
with the owner or crew under the ordinary process of law. The race committee,
organisers and sponsors, do not accept any responsibility towards entrants,
their yachts, or towards third parties with whom entrants may become involved.
Furthermore, by participating in any race, each entrant agrees to release
the race committee, organisers and sponsors from and against any and all claims,
demands, causes of action, rights, liabilities, contract obligations, damages,
costs, torts, suits, at law or in equity or otherwise, arising out of or any
way relating to the race. This release shall be binding upon each entrant
and the heirs, beneficiaries, representatives and estates of each entrant.
Careful attention is drawn to paragraphs 1.02 of the ORC Special regulations
2000-2001 covering responsibility. Refer www.orc.org
3.7 The
competitors have no right to expect or demand that rescue operations or other
assistance be extended to them during any race.
3.8 The SSAA burgee must be flying
at all times while racing.
4.1 AYF Special Regulations shall apply to all races, Category
3, as modified by the SSAA Safety Regulations 2002 and by the Sailing Instructions.
4.2 Each yacht shall have completed a 2002 SSAA Self Check
Safety Form as found on the SSAA website, and shall have organised a Safety
Inspection with a SSAA or AYF recognised Safety Auditor and obtained the necessary certificate.
4.3 Attention is drawn to Special Regulation 1.02 (a):
The safety
of the boat and crew is the sole and inescapable responsibility of the owner
or owner’s representative.
4.4 Each boat shall comply with the nominated Safety Category
of each race and carry on board the specified equipment.
4.5 The Race Committee reserves the right to inspect a boat
at any time for Safety Regulation compliance. Spot checks may be carried out.
4.6 Mae West type PFDs and Kapok filled PFDs are not acceptable
4.7 The appropriate charts for each race shall be carried
on board.
4.8 Attention is drawn to RRS Fundamental Rule 1:
Every boat
shall give all possible help to any person or vessel in danger.
5.1
A boat may carry advertising in accordance with RRS Appendix 1 Category
C
5.2
A boat will be required to display the event sponsor’s name, logo or backstay
flag in accordance with RRS Appendix 1
5.3
The Race Committee reserves the right to reject the entry of any yacht,
which in the Race Committee’s opinion is carrying advertising for a Company
or product in conflict with the event sponsors.
5.4
The Race Committee reserves the right to require the removal from display
any advertising that, in its opinion, is not in good taste. Owners are advised
to refer any advertising to the Race Committee as soon as possible for approval.
6.1 Yachts shall be seaworthy, resistant to capsize, single
or multi hulled vessels, that comply with the Notice of Race, its rules and
conditions of entry.
6.2 Attention
is drawn to stability and construction requirements for the entered vessel.
(refer AYF Special Regulations section 3, Structural Features and Fixed Equipment
and Appendix D, Resistance to Capsize).
6.3 For series entry, at least one member of the crew shall
be a member of the SSAA, all other crewmembers shall be a member of an AYF/YA
affiliated club (Being a member of SSAA qualifies, as the SSAA is now AYF/YA
affiliated). Casual entries (entries into individual races) are acceptable
from non-members of the SSAA.
6.4 The Race Committee reserves the right to reject or cancel
an entry at its discretion (RRS 76)
All crew are to provide evidence of a Public Liability
and Third Party Property insurance policy for an amount of not less than A$10,000,000,
which is current and applicable when racing.(AYF Gold membership is recommended
and satisfies this requirement)
Prizes and trophies will be awarded at the discretion
of the sailing committee and are dependent on sponsorship and the number of
entries. A commemorative plaque will be presented to all yachts that enter
a series.
Awards will only be presented to series entrants.
The SSAA present an award
“SSAA Champion” which recognises success in and commitment to the SSAA sailing
program. The criteria for this award will be announced before the commencement
of racing for 2002.
Separate awards will be
presented to mono hull and multi hull yachts.
Specific Radio Instructions for individual Races will form part of the Sailing Instructions.
Sailing Instructions, at
the latest, will be posted on the web site on the Monday preceding the race.
2002
‘OS’ Open Series
1 Eligibility and Entry
1.1
The series is open
to single hulled or multi-hulled yachts of 6.5m – 60 ‘ LOA with a crew of two people. One of the crew must be a member
of the SSAA for series entry. Casual entries (entries into individual races)
are acceptable from non-members of the SSAA.
1.2
Owners and charterers
of eligible yachts may enter on the Entry Form which shall be lodged with
the SSAA no later than one week preceding the race being entered, accompanied
by the required fee (see Item 2).
1.3
All crew shall
be a current member of an AYF affiliated club, and have AYF Gold membership.
(refer RRS Rule 46)
2 Fees
Entry for the seven race series
$250.00 (Must be SSAA Member)
Entry for individual races $ 40.00
Bulk Entry is possible for
the entire SSAA 2002 Race Program, including the Lord Howe Race but excluding
the Tranz Tasman, at a cost of $400.00, which represents a significant saving.
For a Bulk entry to be accepted, fees must be paid prior to the first race
entered.
3 Schedule of Events
Race
Day & Date
Course
OS-1 16th March 2002 Sydney-Botany Bay-Sydney
OS-2 20th April 2002 Sydney –East to a latitude---
Sydney
OS-3 4th May 2002 Pittwater-Bird Island-Pittwater
OS-4 7th June 2002 Pittwater-Port Stephens
OS-5 5th July 2002 Sydney-Boondelbah Island-Pittwater
OS-6 3rd August 2002 Pittwater-Bird Island-Sydney
OS-7 TBA
Sydney-Port Hacking-Sydney
4
Safety
Races 1,2,3,6,7 will
be Cat 3 plus fitted VHF radio
Races 4,5 will be Cat 3 plus life raft plus fitted VHF radio
5
Handicapping and Scoring
5.1
SSAA handicap and
length divisions will apply. Length divisions will be 6.5metres to 35 feet
LOA, 35 – 40 feet, 40 – 45 feet, 45 – 50 feet and 50 – 60 feet.
5.2
Five of the races
count towards a series result.
5.3 Separate
prizes will be awarded for mono and multi hull yachts.
6
Radio Communications
Yachts
should keep a listening watch on VHF Ch 16 during all races, with additional
Radio Instructions for overnight races supplied with Sailing Instructions.
7 Time limit
No time limit applies
2002
‘SC’ Short Course Series
1
Eligibility
and Entry
1.1
The series is open to single hulled or multi hulled yachts
of 24’ – 60 ‘ LOA with a crew of one, two or three people. In the event of
crew of three, the auto pilot, if fitted, cannot be used. One of the crew
must be a member of the SSAA for series entry. Casual entries from non members are
accepted for individual races.
1.4
Entries are invited
on the attached Entry Form which shall be lodged with the SSAA no later than
the Monday preceding the race being entered, accompanied by the required fee
(see Item 2).
1.5
All crew shall
be a current member of an AYF affiliated club, and have AYF Gold membership.
(refer RRS Rule 46)
2 Fees
Series Entry
$200.00 (must be SSAA member)
Individual race
$ 30.00
Bulk Entry is possible
for the entire SSAA 2002 Race Program, including the Lord Howe Race but excluding
the Tranz Tasman, at a cost of $400.00, which represents a significant saving.
For a Bulk entry to be accepted, fees must be paid prior to the first race
entered.
3 Schedule
of Events
Race Day & Date
Course
SC-1 24th March Sydney-Long Reef-Sydney
SC-2 20th April Sydney –East to a longitude--- Sydney
SC-3 19th May Pittwater-North-Pittwater (RPAYC)
SC-4 16th June Sydney-Coogee-Sydney
SC-5 20th July Pittwater-North-Pittwater (RPAYC)
SC-6 25th August Sydney-Long Reef-Sydney
SC-7 TBA
Sydney-Coogee-Sydney
4
Handicapping and Scoring
4.1 PHS and SSAA handicaps will apply. Yachts crewed by three
persons will have a penalty of 3% added to their corrected time.
4.2
Five of the races count towards a series result.
5 Safety
All races will be Cat 3 with fitted VHF radio.
6
Radio Communications
Yachts should keep a listening watch on VHF Ch 16 during
all races.
7 Time limit