LDYC Annual Junior End of Season Regatta
NOTICE OF RACE
8th and 9th October 2022
Rules
The event will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing, the prescriptions of the ISA.
Venue
Lough Derg Yacht Club, Dromineer, Co Tipperary.
Eligibility and Entry
The event is open to all Junior LDYC members.
Fees and Damage Costs
Entry fee is €20.
All competitors shall comply in full with the insurance and safety requirements of the LDYC. Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third party liability insurance with a minimum cover of €1,500,000 per incident/event or the equivalent.
Risk Statement & Disclaimer of Liability
Competitors and support team participate in the championships entirely at their own risk and they are reminded of the provisions of RRS 3, Decision to Race. 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:
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;
They are responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew, their boat and their other property whether afloat or ashore;
They accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by their own actions or omissions;
By participating in any race, they are satisfied that their boat is in good order, complying with the class rules, is equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate; 6.1.5 The provision of a race management team, patrol boats, umpires and other officials and volunteers by the organiser does not relieve them of their own responsibilities;
The provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather conditions, as can be practically provided in the circumstances.
It is their responsibility to familiarize themselves with any risks specific to this venue or this event drawn to their attention in any rules and information produced for the venue/event and attend any venue/event safety briefings held for the event.
Media Right, Rights to Use Names and Likenesses
Competitors automatically grant to the organizing authority without payment the right to make, use and show any motion pictures, still pictures and live, taped or filmed television of, or relating to the event. They also allow their names, age category, club and boat details to be displayed in competitors lists prior to the event and in results, on the LDYC website and in other publications.
Code of Conduct & Safety Regulations
Competitors shall wear appropriate personal flotation devices at all times.
Competitors shall comply with any reasonable request from Regatta Officials
Competitors shall handle club boats or equipment with proper care and seamanship.
OA may remove prizes in the case of mis conduct.
Advertising & Identification
Fleets and competitors will not be identified.
Communication with Competitors
LDYC Event Page and during the event LDYC WhatsApp Event Group.
Notices to competitors will be posted on the official Notice Board located at Lough Derg Yacht Club, in the window on the western side of clubhouse
Format
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Event
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Number of Races
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Optimist
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five or more
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Toppers
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five or more
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Picos
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five or more
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Mirrors
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five or more
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Schedule
Sailing Instructions will be available to competitors at registration, and may, where possible, be posted on LDYC websites (www.ldyc.ie) one week in advance of the regatta.
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Date
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Time
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Event
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8th Oct
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10:30am
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Briefing at the Club House Balcony
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8th Oct
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11:55am
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Warning signal first race
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9th Oct
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10:55am
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Warning signal first race
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9th Oct
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4:00 pm
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Prize Giving, Club House
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The second and subsequent race(s) on each day will commence as soon as possible after the completion of the previous race.
In the event of adverse weather conditions, the race committee reserve the right to sail an extra race on either day of the regatta.
Race area and courses
Dromineer Bay, North of Corrakeens or South of Corrakeens.
Time Limits and Targets
Refer to SI
Scoring
Refer to SI
Prizes and prizegiving
Prize will be awarded with the discretion of the OA.
