NOTICE OF RACE
International
Penguin Class Dinghy Association
2012
International Championship
August
16 - 17, 2012
Hosted by: Skokie Lagoons
Penguin Fleet #80 and
Sheridan Shores Yacht Club
110 Wilmette
Harbor Drive, Wilmette, Illinois
Rules:
This Regatta is
sanctioned by the International Penguin Class Dinghy Association (IPCDA), and
will be conducted by the Sheridan Shores Yacht Club.
The Regatta shall be
governed by The Racing Rules of Sailing 2009 - 2012
(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 30’ 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 2012 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 $130.00 US
Junior
Championship $ 65.00 US
Sailing Instructions:
Sailing Instructions
will be available at registration at 9:00 AM on Thursday August 16th,
2012.
Measurements:
Measurements will be
conducted from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on Thursday August 16th,
2012. 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 - SHERIDAN
Thursday
August
16th 8:00 to 10:30 AM Registration
and Measurement
11:30 PM Skipper’s
Meeting
1:00 PM First
Warning *
6:30 PM Dinner
and Annual Meeting
Friday August
17th 10:30 AM First Warning
Lunch
on the water
Awards
Presentation to follow racing
*The Race Committee
will hold as many races daily as possible weather permitting.
Lunches are not included in the fee but can be
ordered.
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 Jack
Rickard jrickard@rickardbindery.com
or Charles Krafft chaskrafft@comcast.net
. Entry Form
2012
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, 1962) ___
Junior
(skipper born after August 16th, 1993) ____Parent-Child Team _____
Long
Distance (distance traveled to regatta _______
Release
From Liability
The
undersigned releases the International Penguin Class Dinghy Association, the
Sheridan Shores 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
Fees For
International Championship
$ (senior) $ (junior)
Entry forms with the
appropriate registration fee payable to the IPCDA should be mailed to:
Penguin
Internationals c/o Charles Krafft,