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2010
32nd Anniversary
J/24 Changing of the Colors Regatta
Lake George, New York
******* NOTICE OF RACE*******
Saturday, October 2 to Sunday, October 3, 2010
J/24 Fleet 24 welcomes you to
The Lake George Club, Diamond Point, New York, 12824 (518) 668-5734
1. Rules. The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in TheRacing Rules of Sailing (RRS).
2. Advertising — The regatta is designated a Category “C” event with restrictions as defined in Rule 2.6.1 of the IJCA Class Rules.
3. Eligibility — The regatta is open to J/24 Class boats as defined by the IJCA Rules. All boats must have completed registration and paid all fees with the regatta organizing authority before becoming official competitors. Pursuant to rule 64.1, with reference to the ISAF eligibility code, regulation 21.2.1(h); the penalty for violation by a crew member, shall be a warning.
4. Advanced registration is highly recommended by completing the attached entry form and sending it to the regatta chairman. Advanced registrations shall be received no later than September 1, 2010. Late registrants will be charged a late fee of $25. All boats shall submit the entry form before launching. A maximum of 60 boats outside of Fleet 24 is set.
5. Schedule
6. A valid Measurement Certificate and a 2010 J/24 class transom sticker are required. Crew weight may be requested and/or inspected at any time at the discretion of the race committee.
7. Sailing Instructions will be available at check-in.
8. Bow numbers, determined by the order of receipt of entries, will be furnished to each competitor. The numbers shall be affixed on both port and starboard sides of the bow in accordance with Bow Number Instructions.
9. Courses — The courses will be windward/leeward with 3 or 5 legs. Offset marks at the weather mark and gates at the leeward mark will be used.
10. Penalties — The Scoring Penalty, RRS 44.3, will apply and will be modified such that flag “I” is acceptable and the flag must have a hoist of not less than 150 mm and a fly of not less than 200 mm. Rule 61.1(a) will be modified such that the protest flag must have a hoist of not less than 150mm and a fly of not less than 200 mm. The Race Committee may also announce the numbers of the boats that have broken starting rules via VHF radio. Mediation will be used prior to hearings for protests involving RRS Part 2.
11. Scoring — The scoring system will be as follows: The Low Point System defined in RRS Appendix A as modified herein. Seven races will be scheduled. A minimum of three completed races are required to constitute a championship. When fewer than five races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores. When five or more races have been sailed, a boat/s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score.
12. Waste disposal or discharge of waste into Lake George, human or otherwise, is illegal and may be considered misconduct under RRS Part 5, in addition to fines and/or penalties as prescribed by the Lake George Park Commission and the Warren County Sheriff's Department.
13. Personal flotation is highly recommended for all competitors, due to water temperatures.
14. Launching of boats arriving before 9:00 p.m. on Friday, October 1st will take place Friday evening. Boats shall not be hauled out during the regatta except with and according to the terms of prior written permission of the jury.
15. Haul-out sequence at the end of the regatta is designated by the assigned bow numbers.
16. Radio Communication — Marine VHF radio channel 72 may be used to communicate with the fleet. A boat shall neither make radio transmissions while racing nor receive radio communications not available to all boats. This restriction also applies to mobile telephones.
17. Prizes will be given to the helmsman and crew of the top five finishers; helmsman-only awards to boats 6–10 place. There will also be a Best Visiting Fleet award.
18. Disclaimer of Liability — Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk (see RRS 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.
19. Insurance — Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of $300,000 per event or the equivalent.
20. Further Information — Please contact the Alfie Merchant, COC Regatta Chairman, at his e-mail address: alfie2598@verizon.net.
21. Measurement will be by appointment only. Contact Rodger Voss (518) 869-9411, rodgervoss@yahoo.com. There is a $25 fee to offset the shipping of scales and templates.
2010 Changing of the Colors Regatta Sponsors
Yankee Marina, (Bob & Sheila Brodie) Phone: (518) 668-2862, 1/4 mile south of LGC
Chelka Lodge, (Judy & Dave Forshay) Phone: (518) 668-4677, www.chelkalodge.com
Treasure Cove, (John & Kelly Seh) Phone: (518) 668-5334, www.treasurecoveresort.com
Capri Village, (Linda & John Famosi) Phone: (518) 668-4829,www.caprivillage.com
For other accommodations see www.lakegeorgechamber.com/lake-george-lodging.htm
2010
32nd Anniversary
J/24 Changing of the Colors Regatta
Lake George, New York
(October 2-3, 2010)
ENTRY FORM
Note: Advanced Registration Required. Get your application in early
BOAT NAME_______________________HULL #________________HULL COLOR________________
SAIL #_______________________________(As it appears on sails, include US, USA, KC, etc.)
OWNER'S NAME_____________________________J/24 Class Membership #______________ AGE___
ADDRESS___________________________________CITY________________STATE_______ZIP_____
PHONE: H______________________W______________________E-mail_________________________
CO-OWNER'S NAME____________________________J/24 Class Membership_____________AGE___
HELM’S NAME_____________________________J/24 Class Membership _______________AGE___
Member of J/24 Fleet #__________ Location________________________
NOTE: All memberships and Measurement Certificates will be verified with the Class Office prior to acceptance of this entry.
Please enter my boat in the 2010 Changing of the Colors Regatta. I have read the Notice of Race and (RRS M1.2 [4]) I agree to be bound by The Racing Rules of Sailing and by all the other rules that govern this event, the 2010 J/24 Class Rules and attest that my boat, crew and I meet all of the requirements for participation and that the information given here is correct. I acknowledge that under RRS 4 Decision to Race. A boat is solely responsible for deciding whether or not to start or to continue racing. Upon signing this entry, I agree that neither I nor any of my crew shall hold the Lake George Club, the Race Committee or any regatta officials liable for any damages to my boat, or for injury or loss of life to my crew or myself as a result of my actions or the actions of any other participant. I warrant that this boat is adequately insured by a reputable insurance carrier in sufficient amounts to insure my personal property and to provide reasonable liability coverage for damage or injury to other property or persons.
SIGNATURE:___________________________DATE___________________
ENTRY FEE & L.G.P.C. REGISTRATION (Lake George boats $115) $130.00 US $______
INCLUDED
Friday night hospitality: Food, beer and soda from 1800 to 2200 in the Club's Grotto bar
Coffee: Saturday and Sunday 0730-0830
Entertainment and dancing: Open to all at 2100-2400 Saturday
After race beer: Saturday and Sunday
Extras available
Breakfast: Saturday and Sunday $ 10.00 each day # ______ = $______
Box Lunch: Saturday $ 10.00 # ______ = $______
Dinner: Saturday – reservations required $ 37.00 # ______ = $______
Buffet Lunch: Sunday TBA
Total: $______
Make checks payable to: J/24, Fleet 24
Mail to: Fred Merchant, COC Regatta Treasurer, 51 Horicon Ave., Glens Falls, 12801
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