NOTICE
OF RACE
International
Penguin Class Dinghy Association
2021
International Championship
September
18-19, 2021
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 2021 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:
Registration must be completed
online at the Regatta Network site.
https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/23113
International Championship Registration fee:
$50.00 US
Sailing Instructions:
Sailing Instructions
will be available at registration at 8:30 AM on Saturday September 18th,
2021.
Measurements:
Measurements will be
conducted from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Saturday September 18th,
2021. 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 three 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 woman skipper, top family team, and top classic boat.
Schedule of Events:
Saturday
September 18 8:30 to 10:00 AM Registration
and Measurement
10:00 AM Skipper’s
Meeting
11:00 AM Harbor
Start
6:00 PM Dinner
and Annual Meeting
Sunday September
19 10:00 AM Harbor start
No races to start after 15:00
Awards
Presentation to follow racing
*The Race Committee
will hold as many races daily as possible weather permitting.
A copy of this
Notice of Race and Parental Permission Form can be found on the Penguin Class
Web site: www.penguinclass.com
Got
QUESTIONS? Email Art Silcox art.silcox@gmail.com
or Charles Krafft chaskrafft@comcast.net