NOTICE
OF RACE
International
Penguin Class Dinghy Association
2016
International Championship
August
27 – 28, 2016
Hosted
by: TRED
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 2016 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 27, 2016.
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 27th, 1956), the top woman skipper,
and top family team.
Schedule of Events: 2016 INTERNATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP – Tred Avon Yacht Club
Saturday, August 27th .
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Registration and
Measurement -
10:00 AM Skipper’s Meeting11:00
AM First Warning
Sunday , August 28th
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 http://www.penguinclass.com.
TAYC one design centerboard
Chairman.
Braden Loveless PRO
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Accommodations: There
are numerous hotels in the
Entry
Form
2016
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 27th, 1956) ___
Junior
(skipper born after August 27th, 1997) ____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