NOTICE OF RACE
International Penguin
Class Dinghy Association
2015 International
Championship
August 22 – 23, 2015
Hosted by: TRED Avon
Yacht Club
Oxford, Maryland
Rules:
This
Regatta is sanctioned by the International Penguin Class Dinghy Association (IPCDA),
and will be conducted by IPCDA and hosted by the Tred
Avon Yacht Club
as part of the Tred Avon YC Heritage Regatta. The Regatta shall be
governed by The Racing Rules of Sailing 2013-2016 (RRS), and the IPCDA Class
rules except as
modified by this Notice of
Race and the Sailing Instructions.
The following 5 items shall apply:
l.
Minimum crew weight is 290 lbs for classic boats and 310 lbs. for modern
boats*. Minimum hull weight is 140 lbs.
Excess hull weight may be applied towards the
crew weight
2. Any boat that capsizes during a race, as
defined by the mast hitting the water, shall retire from that race.
3.
Anchors are not required.
4. One
serviceable paddle is required.
5. A painter not less than 25’ in length
and 3/16” diameter is required.
Notice
is hereby given that all participants, including spectators, officials and
others, participate in this event including pre- and post-race activities
entirely at their own risk.
*Modern boat
definition includes Burtis, Innovator, & Freedom hulls. Class measurer or
his designate shall make classification decisions.
Advertising and
Sponsors:
The
Regatta is designated Category A in accordance with Rule 79 of the RRS. There
will not be a penalty for items that are approved by the Organizing Authority.
Eligibility:
International
Championship:
The skipper shall be a member in good standing of the IPCDA and have
acknowledgement of payment of 2015 dues.
For skippers sailing with non-family member
minor crew (under the age of 19), the name and emergency phone numbers of the
parents will be required
or you can complete a
Parental Permission Form.
Registration
fee
$35.00 US
Online
registration for the event at WWW.TAYC.COM is
required. Participants will be able to
complete on-line registration at the event, but advance registration is
recommended.
Sailing Instructions:
Sailing
Instructions are available at the Tred Avon Yacht Club web site and will be
available for inspection at TAYC at the skippers meeting.
Measurements:
Measurements will be conducted from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on Saturday August 22, 2015.
Measurements may include but are not limited to hull weight, crew weight,
sails, and safety gear.
All equipment and measurement items are
subject to measurement at any point up to the awards presentation.
Scoring:
The low
point scoring system with no bonus points from the RRS Appendix A will be used.
In the event that six or more races are sailed, there will be a provision for a
throw-out.
Three races shall constitute a series for the
International Championships.
Prizes:
Awards
will be presented to the top five finishers overall and to the top junior team
in the Senior Championships. Several other special awards will be presented and
include the GrandMaster’s
Award (highest
skipper born prior to August 23rd, 1955), the top woman skipper, and top family
team.
Schedule of Events: 2015
INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP – Tred Avon Yacht Club
Saturday, August 22nd.
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Registration and
Measurement -
10:00 AM Skipper’s Meeting
Sunday , August 23rd
10:00 AM First Warning
No
race will be started after 1430
Trophy
Presentation to
follow racing
The Race
Committee has the option to hold as many races daily as possible weather
permitting.
Food
Continental Breakfast 0800 – 0900
. Lunch: Bag lunches ($8) (sandwich, 2 snacks, 1 bottle water) are available
for purchase at club. Please
order at check-in Sat AM.
Social: Cash bar
and dinner available for separate charge available after racing Saturday. A la carte meal and cash bar available after
racing on Sunday.
Communication : QUESTIONS: E-mail: Charlie Krafft, chaskrafft@comcast.net, 410-257-2379
A copy of this Notice of Race, Entry Form, and the General Information Package
can be found on the Penguin Class Web Site /archive/legacy-website. TAYC one design centerboard Chairman. Jim Alpi
PRO ___
Accommodations: There
are numerous hotels in the Oxford / Easton , as well
as Bed and Breakfasts.
Entry Form
2015 Penguin
International Championship
Skipper
______________________________________________
Address
_______________________________________________
City____________________________
State _____ Zip __________
Phone
______________________(H) __________________________(cell)
E-Mail
__________________________________________________
Crew
Name ______________________________________________
Boat
#________________ Boat Name__________________________
Special
Awards Eligibility (please check if applicable)
GrandMaster’s (skipper born prior
to August 23rd, 1955) ___
Junior
(skipper born after August 23rd, 1996) ____Family Team _____
Release
From Liability
The
undersigned releases the International Penguin Class Dinghy Association, the Tred Avon Yacht Club and their respective Officers, and the
Race Committee from any liability for
personal injury or illness or
property damage or loss resulting from or incidental to my participation in any
aspect of this event. My participation is voluntary. My equipment is in safe
condition. To the best of my
knowledge, I am physically well enough to participate safely. I agree to be
bound by The Racing Rules of Sailing, and by all other rules that govern this
event.
_____________________________ __________
_________________ _______
Skipper
Date
Crew
Date