NOTICE OF RACE
International
Penguin Class Dinghy Association
2014
International Championship
August 16 - 17, 2014
Hosted by: Corsica River Yacht
Club
Rules:
This Regatta is sanctioned
by the International Penguin Class Dinghy Association (IPCDA), and will be
conducted by the Corsica River Yacht Club.
The Regatta shall be governed by The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS),
including the US Sailing prescriptions, 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 NLT 25’ 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.
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 2014 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. Juniors (19 or under) may also sail in the
“Senior” International Championship, however to be
eligible for senior awards, they must meet the senior weight rule.
Entry:
International Championship $50.00 US
Sailing Instructions:
Sailing Instructions
will be available at registration at 9:00 AM on Saturday August 16th,
2014.
Measurements:
Measurements will be
conducted from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Saturday August 16th,
2014. Measurement will include but are not limited to hull weight, crew weight,
and safety gear.
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 throwout.
Prizes:
Awards will be
presented to the top five finishers overall. Several other special awards will
be presented and include the Grand Master’s Award (highest finisher over the
age of 60), the top Women skipper, top parent-child team, and top classic boat.
Schedule of Events:
INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP – Corsica River YC
Saturday
August
16th 9:00 to 10:00 AM Registration
and Measurement
10:30 AM Skipper’s
Meeting
11:00 AM Harbor Start
6:00 PM Dinner
and Annual Meeting
Sunday August
17th 10:30 AM Harbor start
Awards
Presentation to follow racing
*The Race Committee
will hold as many races daily as possible weather permitting.
Lunches and Saturday
dinner are included in the
registration fee.
A copy of this
Notice of Race, Entry Form and Parental Permission Form can be found on the
Penguin Class Web site: www.penguinclass.com
Communication
Got QUESTIONS? Email Wick Dudley
dudley1@hughes.net or Charles Krafft chaskrafft@comcast.net
. Entry Form
2014
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)
Master’s
(skipper born prior to August 16, 1964) ___
Junior
(skipper born after August 16th, 1995) ____Parent-Child Team _____
Long
Distance (distance traveled to regatta _______
Release
From Liability
The
undersigned releases the International Penguin Class Dinghy Association, the
Corsica River 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
Fee For International Championship
$ 50
Entry forms with the
appropriate registration fee payable to the IPCDA should be mailed to:
Penguin
Internationals c/o Charles Krafft,