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Notice of Race
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2. RULES
SAILING MARATHON 2016
Notice of Race
2.1 General
The event will be governed by the current versions of:
-the rules, as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing 2013-2016 (RRS) of the International Sailing
Federation;
- the rules and regulations of each One Design Class for which there is an eligible boat entered in the
race;
- this Notice of Race (NOR),
except as any of these are modified by the Sailing Instructions (SIZ).
If there is a conflict between languages the English text shall prevail.
If there is a difference between NOR and RRS then NOR will apply.
The Greek Sailing Marathon 2016 event, incorporating a rally for different sailing classes that start
and sail all together conducted on the waters of Saronic gulf.
2.2 Amendments
The Organising Authority reserves the right to amend this Notice of Race. Amendments will be
published on the Official Notice Board and they may also be published on the event website
www.sailingmarathon.com
Piraeus, Greece, 15 October 2016
The event is organised and conducted by the Sailing Marathon (“the Organising Authority”) with the
co-operation of the Piraeus Sailing Club. The winners will come out of a combination of RYA and
US sailing Basic Portsmouth numbers.
2.3 Official Notice Board
The Official Notice Board is a notice board near the secretary office of the Piraeus Sailing Club.
2.4 Binding Nature of Documentation
By entering the event, the owner or charterer of a boat agrees that this Notice of Race (including
amendments), the entry, the rules and regulations referred to in paragraphs 2.1 and 2.2 and the
Sailing Instructions, shall be complied with by the boat and by the owner or charterer.
1. RACE
The warning signal of the event will be signaled at 1250 hours (Greek Eastern European Summer
time) on October 15, 2016.
The start of the event will be in Saronic Gulf, Mikrolimano and the finish will be at the same area.
The time and the distance will be approximately 120-180 min of sailing, for the biggest handicap
class of the event, which is the Optimist class.
Details of the course will be included in the Sailing Instructions
2.5 Sailing Instructions
The Sailing Instructions will be avalable at Skippers’ meeting and will also be published on the
event website.
3. ELIGIBILITY
3.1 Insurance
Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum
cover of 350 000€ per event.
3.2 One Design Class Boats
A boat may only be entered in a One Design Class if the boat complies with all of the current Rules
and Regulations for that class, save to the extent they are specifically amended or excluded in this
Notice of Race or the Sailing Instructions (refer RRS 78.1).
3.3 Safety
-All sailors must wear personal flotation devices at all times while afloat, except briefly
while changing or adjusting clothing or personal equipment.
-Boats not leaving the shore for the day’s races or retires from a race must notify the race office as
soon as possible.
-Its strongly recommended for all sailors to have at their boat fresh water, hat and clothes for bigger
range of conditions.
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3.4 Competitors Requirements
-Optimist and Laser 4,7 sailors that took part in two or more National Sailing Championships in
either of these two categories are allowed to compete.
-If 4,7 sailors were participants at an Optimist National team selection race, then they are allowed
to compete at the 4,7 class.
-All other classes must have at least one member of the crew that took part at a National sailing
championship, in one or more of the classes that take place in this event.
-All competitors have to be minimum seven years of age, born before October 15th, 2009
3.5 Re-Measurement
The Organising Authority may require re-measurement of any boat prior to the boat racing.
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5. CHANGES TO SUPPLIED DOCUMENTATION
Documentation supplied to or held by the Organising Authority under this Notice of Race (other
than crew lists and rating certificates) shall not be changed (except to correct errors or after
protest) after 10:30 hours on 15 October 2016.
A boat’s crew list may be changed to correct errors, to amend for late crew changes or after
protest, but shall not be changed later than two hours prior to the starting signal. After any change
to a crew list, the boat shall still satisfy the general requirements of paragraph 3.2. Changes to the
crew or details of any crew member shall be notified in the format available from the Organising
Authority.
3.6 Determination of Eligibility
A decision of the Organising Authority or the Race Committee as to any matter under this paragraph
3, including as to whether a boat and her crew meet the eligibility criteria for entry in the race, is
final and binding and will not be grounds for a request for redress.
6. FEES
4. ENTRY
7. HANDICAP CATEGORIES
A completed entry, plus the additional items specified above, shall be received by the Organising
Authority by 1700 hours on or before 14 October 2016. No entry will be accepted after that date.
The Sailing Marathon 2016 will be conducted with the following handicap classes:
The non-refundable entry fee per sailor [either crew member or skipper] is € 20.
1]Optimist [147,6]
2] Laser 4,7 [105,9]
3] Laser Rdl [100,7]
4] 420
[98,0]
5] Laser Std [97,1]
6] Yngling
[93,4]
7] Finn
[92,4]
8] Dragon [87,4]
9] Lightning [87,0]
10] 470
[86,3]
11] Sonar [83,3]
12] Star
[81,3]
13] Platu 25 14] 49er
15] Tornado 16] Moth
[76,0]
[63,8]
[57,1]
[50,5]
8. SCORING
Results will be decided by the application of a combination, of RYA and US sailing Basic Portsmouth
numbers as multiplier of elapsed time.
8.1 Overall Winner
The boat with the lowest corrected time (after application of scoring penalties, if any) will be scored
first.
8.2 One Design Winner
The boat with the lowest elapsed time among the one design boats (after application of scoring
penalties, if any) will be scored first.
9 EVENT BRIEFING
Details about event briefing will be announced at Sailing Instructions.
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10 EVENT CLASSIFICATION AND ADVERTISING
14. MEDIA RIGHTS AND RESTRICTIONS
10.1 General
Advertising on a boat shall comply with ISAF Regulation 20 [ISAF Advertising Code].
A boat shall display the flag or the backstay flag in accordance with this Notice of Race if provided.
Prior to leaving the dock immediately prior to starting, and after finishing, the boat shall display the
event flag. Backstay and event flags will be supplied by the Organising Authority.
The advertising rules apply from 0800 hours on 15 October until 2400 hours the same day.
The conditions of entry include: a requirement that the owner or charterer of the boat and all crew
members:
-acknowledge that the the Organising Authority owns all media rights to the Sailing Marathon
event and may exercise those rights as it sees fit;
-grant the Organising Authority the unconditional, perpetual right and authority to publish
and broadcast anywhere in the world, for any purpose and in any media, the names, images and
biographical information relating to the crew and photographs, video footage and audio recordings
taken of the boat and its crew prior to, during and after the race;
10.2 Tracking Devices and Cameras
A boat may be required to carry a tracking device supplied by the Organising Authority.
The Organising Authority also reserves the right to place a camera on board any boat for media
purposes.
10.3 Trademark Restriction
Sailing Marathon®
Sailing Marathon is a registered trademark owned by the Sailing Marathon Organising Committee
and the use of the trademark is absolutely restricted and limited to use by or with the consent of
the Organising Authority.
11. SAIL IDENTIFICATION
A boat shall comply with RRS Appendix G, Identification on Sails. In case of different numbers on
mainsail and spinnaker the number of the mainsail will apply. If the mainsail number is not clear,
then the boat will be finished as DNS.
12. STARTING PROCEDURE
Black Flag Rule 30.3 will apply at the start due to big number of boats at the starting line as well
as for safety reasons. The RC will be extremely strict through the line and we strongly recommend
all sailors not to push the start.
A boat starting later than 10 minutes after her starting signal will be scored DNS.
Maximum entries 250 boats.
Crew members of boats may, prior to, during and after the race, speak or provide material to
any media representatives accredited by the Organising Authority, regarding the race and the
prospects.
15. DISCLAIMER
All those taking part in the race do so at their own risk and responsibility. Crew members must
acknowledge this, and release the Organising Authority and Piraeus Sailing Club in addition to
their respective officers, employees, volunteers and members, from all liability.
RRS 4 of the Racing Rules of sailing states: «The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate
in a race or to continue racing is hers alone”
By taking part in the event, each competitor and the responsible adult 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 and their boat to such inherent risk whilst taking part on the event.
-They are responsible of the safety of themselves, their boat and their other property whether
afloat or ashore.
-They accept responsibility of any injury, damage or loss to the extend caused by their own actions
or omission.
-Their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit and healthy to participate.
16. TROPHY PRESENTATIONS
13. ALTERNATIVE PENALTIES
The prizes will be awarded at Piraeus Sailing Club on 15 October 2016 at 18:00.
The prizes will be awarded to the first 3 overall handicap winners and to each one design class 1st
winner with minimum 3 participants.
A penalty taken for braking Part 2 RRS shall be One-Turn penalty. In case of umpire call the penalty
shall be a Two-Turns penalty.
For those classes that their class rules penalty is One-Turn, in case of brake Part 2 rule, they shall
make one jibe in upwind and one tack in downwind. In case of umpire call they shall do their full
One-Turn penalty.
Contact Details
Website: www.sailingmarathon.com
e-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +30 6973012943, +30 6932708404 - Fax: +30 2117701926
Piraeus Sailing Club - Tel: +30 210 4177636
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Tel: +30 210 4177636
+30 6973012943,
+30 6932708404
Fax: +30 2117701926
www.sailingmarathon.com
[email protected]