2012 Brewin Dolphin Commodores' Cup - Notice of Race
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Cowes, Isle of Wight
Saturday 21st – Saturday 28th July 2012 (all times are in local time)
Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club with the support of the Royal Yacht Squadron
Introduction
The Brewin Dolphin Commodores' Cup 2012 is an international offshore regatta for national teams racing under the IRC (Endorsed) rating rule (but not under team racing rules). The event will be held between Saturday 21 and Saturday 28 July 2012 at Cowes, Isle of Wight. The event is held within UK waters biennially.
1.1 Programme – including schedule of races
| Date | High Water Portsmouth BST | Race No. | Activity | Approx. Distance & Duration | Points Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 18th June | Challenges shall be lodged by the National Authority on the official form, see NoR 1.4.1 Challenges | ||||
| Thursday 28th June | Race entry shall be completed, see NoR 1.4.2 Entry | ||||
| Rating Deadline: Valid IRC Endorsed certificates shall be lodged with the RORC, see NoR 1.6.1.2 Rating Deadline | |||||
| A Provisional Crewlist shall be submitted to the RORC, see NoR 1.7.1 Provisional Crewlists | |||||
| Thursday 12th July | A final crewlist in respect of each boat shall be provided no later than 1700 hrs. See NoR 1.7.2 Final Crewlist |
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| Friday 20 July | 1304 4.60m | Early Registration opens at 1200. Cowes Yacht Haven opens for competitor berthing. | |||
| Saturday 21 July | 1342 4.60m | Registration - all boats must be in Cowes Yacht Haven by 0900. Briefing for skippers and navigators at 1600. Opening Party, Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes at 1830, entry by ticket only. | |||
| Sunday 22 July | 1419 4.70m | 1 & 2 | 2 x Solent Inshore races First Warning Signal 1025 | Designed to be about 1.5 hours each | 1.0 each |
| Monday 23 July | 1458 4.70m | 3 | Offshore Race First Warning Signal 1025 | Designed to be 24-36 hours | 2.5 |
| Tuesday 24 July | 1538 4.60m | Offshore Race continues | |||
| Wednesday 25 July | 1622 4.50m | 4 | 1 x Solent Inshore race First Warning Signal 1225 | Designed to be about 1.5 hours | 1.0 |
| Thursday 26 July | 1713 4.40m | 5 & 6 | 2 x Solent Inshore races First Warning Signal 1025 | Designed to be about 1.5 hours each | 1.0 each |
| Friday 27 July | 0536 4.20m 1814 4.20m |
7 | Round the Isle of Wight Race First Warning Signal 0825 | Approximately 40 nm |
1.5 |
| Saturday 28 July | 0649 4.00m | 8 | 1 x Solent Inshore race First Warning Signal 1025 | Designed to be about 1.5 hours | 2.0 |
| Final prizegiving, Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes at 1700, entry by ticket only. | |||||
| Note: full details of the social programme will be published separately | |||||
1.2 Rules and Regulations
1.2.1 English Law
This Notice of Race, and the terms of the contract created by the acceptance of a boat's entry in any race or event governed by this Notice of Race, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law. Any dispute which cannot be resolved under Part 5 of the Racing Rules of Sailing shall be referred to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.
1.2.2 Racing Rules of Sailing
The rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2009-2012. RRS Appendix D, Team Racing Rules will not apply. (http://www.sailing.org/documents/racing-rules.php)
1.2.3 Changes to the Racing Rules of Sailing
Changes to RRS are listed in this Notice of Race. The changes will appear in full in the Sailing Instructions. The Sailing Instructions may also change other racing rules.
1.2.4 IRC Rules Parts A, B, and C shall apply
For the purposes of IRC Rule 21.1.5 d & e the regatta is run on consecutive days.
Replacement sails may be permitted during the regatta in exceptional circumstances with the permission of the Race Committee. A replacement sail will only be permitted if it is of similar cloth weight, area and design.
1.2.5 ISAF Offshore Special Regulations (OSR)
The ISAF Offshore Special Regulations and RORC Prescriptions.
When details of Special Regulations cannot be met the Committee may accept an alternative.
1.2.6 International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
The rules of RRS Part 2 shall not apply between the times of local sunset and sunrise, except when changed in Sailing Instructions, and shall be replaced with the right-of-way rules of IRPCAS (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea).
1.2.7 Pollution
Dumping rubbish at sea is prohibited under MARPOL legislation, the Merchant Shipping Regulations 1998 (Prevention of Pollution by Garbage) and Merchant Shipping Notice No 1720. In the Magistrates Courts the fines can be up to £25,000 and in the Crown Court: they are unlimited. Attention is drawn to the ISAF Code of Environmentally Friendly Behaviour http://www.sailing.org/28282.php
1.2.8 Notice of Race
This Notice of Race and any amendments to the Notice of Race.
1.2.9 Sailing Instructions
Sailing Instructions will be issued to boats that have met all of the entry requirements.
1.3 Advertising
Boats may be required to display advertising chosen and supplied by the organising authority.
1.4 Challenges & Entry
1.4.1 Challenges
Challenges (which need not identify the boats) shall be lodged by the National Authority on the official form (available from RORC).
RORC shall have the discretion to accept a Challenge or Challenges from two or three National Authorities in combination, with the intention that any such team is representative of an identifiable region (e.g. Scandinavia) and each boat in any such team shall be required to meet the requirements of Nationality by reference to one of the nations comprising the team.
Challenges shall be made on or before Monday 18th June 2012. Late Challenges may be accepted at the discretion of the RORC.
Each National Authority or combination of National Authorities may enter up to four teams.
1.4.2 Entry
Race entry shall be completed, which includes payment and the lodging of a provisional crewlist, with the RORC by noon on Thursday 28th June 2012.
Entrants shall complete the contact and boat details sections of the RORC online entry system REMUS, if not already registered. Please note the RORC will enter the boats into the event itself. Once notified that they are entered, entrants should log in to REMUS and pay the entry fee promptly. The entry fee includes berthing in Cowes Yacht Haven.
1.4.3 Entry Fees
1.4.3.1 Entry fee per Team (3 boats)
The entry fee is £3,000.00 per Team. Unless otherwise instructed, the RORC will split this fee equally amongst the 3 boats that form the team.
1.4.3.2 Transfer of entry fees
In the event that a boat is being substituted, the entry fee will be transferred to the new boat.
1.4.3.3 Cancellations
Cancellations made on or before 12th July will be eligible for a refund of 50% of the entry fee. For cancellations after 12th July the entry fee cannot be refunded.
1.5 Responsibility
1.5.1 The Person in Charge
Yacht racing can be dangerous. The attention of Persons in Charge is drawn to RRS Fundamental Rule 4: “The responsibility for a boat's decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone” and to Special Regulation 1.02.1 which begins: “The safety of a boat and her crew is the sole and inescapable responsibility of the Person in Charge….”
1.5.2 The RORC
The RORC, its sponsors, and other organising clubs accept no responsibility or liability for loss of life or injury to members or others, or for the loss of, or damage to, any vessel or property.
1.5.3 Misconduct
The Person in Charge and crew will be held jointly responsible for the conduct of the boat's crew before, during and after a race. Misconduct may result in both the Person in Charge and crew being excluded from future races and renders a boat liable to disqualification.
1.5.4 Starting and Continuing to Race
The Race Committee will make starting signals unless in their opinion it is manifestly unsafe for any of the boats entered to remain in the vicinity of the starting line. Each boat shall exercise her responsibility under RRS Fundamental Rule 4 and decide whether or not to start or to continue to race.
1.5.5 Safety and Life Saving Equipment
Crew members' attention is drawn to RRS 1.2 life-saving equipment . . . “Each competitor is individually responsible for wearing personal buoyancy adequate for the conditions.”
See also Special Regulation 5.02.
1.6 Eligibility
1.6.1 Boat Eligibility
1.6.1.1 Rating: Boats with IRC ENDORSED rating of between 1.020 and 1.230
Teams shall be formed of 3 boats with IRC Endorsed certificates. Only one boat in each team may have a TCC between 1.150 and 1.230 inclusive.
Boats rated under IRC for the use of moveable and/or variable ballast, for the purposes of increased stability, are not eligible.
1.6.1.2 Rating Deadline
Valid IRC Endorsed certificates shall be lodged with the RORC by Thursday 28th June 2012. After this date changes will only be permitted with the express permission of the RORC Technical Director.
1.6.1.3 OSR Stability and Safety Indices
In accordance with OSR 3.04.3 the RORC uses minimum stability/buoyancy indices. Either SSS or STIX and AVS indices are used depending on the series date of the boat and the category of the race.
Boats with series date of 2000 and later will be categorised under STIX only.
Boats with series date before 2000 may be categorised under either STIX or SSS.
Minimum Permitted Values
| OSR Category | Category 3 |
|---|---|
| STIX minimum | 23 |
| AVS minimum | 130-0.005*m |
| SSS minimum | 15 |
| * Where m is the boat's Minimum Sailing Weight | |
More information about Safety and Stability Indices can be found at http://www.ircrating.org/
1.6.1.4 ISAF Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) and RORC Prescriptions
The race is a Category 3 race with Category 2 Liferaft and RORC Prescriptions. Liferafts shall be carried for all races.
Notes:
Liferaft(s) shall be stowed in accordance with OSR 4.20.3 iv, except that the date shall be the series date; ie. Not below decks on boats with a series date of June 2001 and later.
Valise Packed Liferafts require an annual certificate of inspection.
1.6.1.5 OSR Compliance
Responsibility for compliance rests with the Person in Charge of the boat. However the RORC will endeavour to help Competitors to understand the OSR.
The Person in Charge shall, before registration for the regatta, complete an OSR Checklist (available on the REMUS Documents Page).
The complete 2012 ISAF Offshore Special Regulations with RORC Prescriptions are available to download from the RORC website – www.rorc.org when available.
1.6.2 Crew Eligibility
1.6.2.1 Crew Numbers
1.6.2.1.1 Maximum Crew Numbers
IRC 22.4.2 shall apply: “The Crew Number printed on each boat's certificate shall not be exceeded or the crew weight shall not exceed 85kg multiplied by the Crew Number printed on the certificate.”
Boats exceeding their IRC certificate's Crew Number shall present their crew for weighing upon registration.
1.6.2.1.2 Minimum Crew Numbers
The minimum number of crew is 75% (rounded up) of the IRC Certificate's Crew Number.
1.6.2.2 Sailor Classification
The following classification requirements will apply (see RRS 79). See NoR 1.12.3 regarding penalties for crew infringements.
1.6.2.2.1 Nationality
At least 50% (rounded up e.g. a crew of 9 = 5) of the crew of each boat on board in any race shall comprise individuals who are Nationals of the country of the relevant team or individuals who have since 1st July 2011 had their principle residence in that country or individuals who were born in that country. Proof of Nationality, residence or birth may be required.
1.6.2.2.2 Crew Limitations
The crew of each boat shall include no more than:
Boats rating 1.020 – 1.149: one Group 3 Sailor
Boats rating 1.150 – 1.230: two Group 3 Sailors
All other crew shall hold a valid Group 1 classification
Any Sailor without a valid classification will be deemed to be Group 3. Sailors requiring a classification should apply, in plenty of time, on the ISAF website: www.sailor.org/isafsailor
The Person in Charge of each boat is strongly advised to check carefully the classification of each crew member.
1.6.2.2.3 Limitation on Steering
A Group 3 Sailor shall not steer for any inshore race. A Group 3 Sailor shall not steer a boat when starting either the Round the Isle of Wight Race or the Offshore Race and shall not steer for the first hour of either race.
Notes for Owners
Owners considering chartering their boats and being aboard while the boat is racing should study the SCC and the Frequently Asked Questions carefully, see http://www.sailing.org/classification/index.php
Under the ISAF Sailor Classification Code there are circumstances where an owner who charters his boat and sails on it while racing may not be a Group 3 Sailor. However if he steers his boat while racing when the boat is chartered then he becomes Group 3.
1.7 Crewlists
1.7.1 Provisional Crewlists
A Provisional Crewlist shall be submitted to the RORC no later than 28th June 2012. A Provisional Crewlist shall be completed through the RORC Crew management system (RCMS). It shall identify anticipated crew including their Nationality, Sailor ID and ISAF classification status.
1.7.2 Final Crewlist
A Final Crewlist in respect of each boat shall be provided no later than 1700 on Thursday 12th July 2012, including all the details above, as well as Emergency Contact details.
All listed crew members shall sail all races.
However, in exceptional circumstances and on written request to the Race Committee only, changes to the crew may be accepted as follows provided that all other eligibility criteria are met:
Before the start of the first race, late substitutions may be accepted; proof of the exceptional circumstances may be required by the Race Committee.
After the start of the first race, only when a listed crew member is unable to continue in the event, the Race Committee may authorise a substitute or other adjustment.
Crewlists will be displayed on the Brewin Dolphin Commodores' Cup website www.commodorescup.rorc.org as soon as possible after receipt.
1.8 Registration
Owners or their representatives shall register promptly on Saturday 21st July 2012 at the RORC Office, 82 High Street, Cowes. The office will open at 0900. Boats shall be present in Cowes Yacht Haven from 0900 on Saturday 21st July 2012. Early registration opens at 1200 on Friday 20th July.
1.8.1 Inspection & Official Seals
1.8.1.1 Measurement and Inspection Checks
Measurement and Inspection checks will be conducted from 0900 on Saturday 21st July in Cowes Yacht Haven. Boats shall be ready for inspection at 0900 on Saturday 21st July with lifelines tensioned and liferafts stowed in accordance with Offshore Special Regulations. Early measurement and inspection checks will be available for fully registered boats from 1200 Friday 20th July 2012.
1.8.1.2 Random Inspections
Inspections will also be carried out at random throughout the regatta. Inspectors may check sails, Offshore Special Regulations, and may check/measure rated dimensions. Infringements found during the regatta will be protested by the Race Committee.
1.8.1.3 Official Seals
The RORC reserves the right to apply official seals on certain items on each boat before racing. Sealed items shall remain sealed for the duration of the regatta. When a seal is broken the boat shall immediately fly an orange streamer (supplied by the RORC) and report the circumstances in writing to the International Jury.
1.8.2 Measurement Protests
(See RRS 64.3)
Measurement protests which require that the protested boat be hauled out for re-measurement shall be accompanied by a cash deposit of £1500 toward the cost of the haul out and re-measurement. Measurement protests which require other measurement work shall be accompanied by a cash deposit of £300 towards the cost of re-measurement.
Protests from competitors regarding measurement will not be accepted after the time limit for lodging protests for Race 2. This changes RRS 60.1.
Protests against measurement shall be accompanied by a clear and specific complaint which the International Jury shall examine. Re-measurement will be carried out only on the direction of the International Jury after they have satisfied themselves that there is adequate reason.
Upon re-measurement, if the certificate is invalidated by IRC rule 9.7 (except that IRC 9.7 is amended to read “more than 0.002” instead of “more than 0.005”) then a new certificate shall be applied to all races thereafter and the boat shall receive a 50% place penalty in any race in the series in which her rating was incorrect.
Upon re-measurement, if the certificate is found to be valid in accordance with IRC rule 9.6 (except that IRC 9.6 is amended to read “more than 0.002” instead of “more than 0.005”) then the original certificate shall be considered valid for the races already sailed. An amended certificate will be issued for all races still to be sailed.
Upon re-measurement, if the TCC is found to be less than the certificated figure the original certificate shall remain in force for the series.
1.8.3 Sailing Instructions
Sailing Instructions will be available approximately 14 days before the event.
1.8.4 Battle Flags, Decals
When registering, each boat may receive battle flags or bow decals, if lost they shall be replaced. They may be obtained at the regatta office.
Decals shall be fixed at the bow on both sides and shall be visible during the entire event. Battle flags shall be displayed whilst not racing or in transit to or from racing.
1.9 Communication
1.9.1 VHF Radio
VHF Channel 72 may be used for radio recalls, courses to be sailed and race information. Boats are strongly recommended to have waterproof loudspeakers by which to monitor VHF on deck.
1.9.2 Media Broadcasting
There is no restriction on broadcasting from a boat to the media during racing provided that RRS 41 is always observed.
1.9.3 On Board Cameras
The RORC reserves the right to place a camera on board each boat for media purposes.
1.10 Courses
The marks and courses will be detailed in the sailing instructions.
1.11 Inshore GPS Logger & Offshore Tracking
It will be mandatory for boats to carry an Inshore GPS Logger, and an Offshore Tracker unit during the regatta. The units are standalone and will be supplied by the RORC. The entry fee includes tracking. A signature against a deposit of £700 for the Offshore Tracker and £200 for the Inshore GPS Logger will be required in case either unit is lost or damaged.
1.12 Penalties
Where no other penalty is provided for, the International Jury may waive any penalty, or award a lesser penalty than disqualification, when it decides that a boat has infringed a rule, other than a rule of Part 2, and the infringement has had no significant effect on the outcome of the race (changes RRS 64.1 (a)).
1.12.1 Penalties for Inshore Races
For inshore races only, RRS 44.1 is changed so that for rule infringements outside the Zone the penalty shall be a One-Turn Penalty.
If the boat caused injury or serious damage or gained a significant advantage in the race or series by her breach, her penalty shall be to retire.
1.12.2 Penalties for the Offshore Race and Round the Isle of Wight Race
RRS 44.1 will not apply.
For the Offshore and Round the Isle of Wight races, when a boat may have broken a rule of RRS Part 2 or applicable IRPCAS rules, or RRS 31, she may accept a time penalty of 120 seconds which shall be added to her “elapsed time”.
When she may have broken a rule of Part 2 or applicable IRPCAS rule, and RRS 31 in the same incident, she need not take the penalty for breaking RRS 31.
If the boat caused injury or serious damage or gained a significant advantage in the race or series by her breach, her penalty shall be to retire.
A boat that takes a time penalty shall act in accordance with RRS 44.3 (Scoring Penalty) except that the flag shall be a yellow streamer (supplied by the RORC) and she shall report the circumstances in writing to the Race Committee.
A boat scoring OCS shall receive points equivalent to a fifty per cent place penalty (rounding 0.5 upward) on the boat's finishing position in that race (changes RRS A4.2).
1.12.3 Penalty for Crew Infringements
When a boat is found to have raced in the Brewin Dolphin Commodores' Cup with a crew member on board to which she was not entitled under the NoR, the boat shall be disqualified from every race in which the infringement occurred and the Race Committee may also request action by the International Jury under RRS69.
1.12.4 International Jury
Decisions of the International Jury will be final.
1.13 Scoring
1.13.1 Race Results
Corrected Time = Elapsed Time X TCC (the IRC Time Correction Factor)
Weighting: points will be multiplied by the points factor applying to the race. See NoR 1.1 Programme.
BFD, DSQ, DNE and DGM shall receive points for one place worse than DNF (changes RRS A 4.2)
1.13.2 Series Scores
One race will constitute a series.
A boat's total score will be the total of her race scores.
A team's total score will be the total of all the individual scores of the boats representing the team.
1.13.3 Series Ties
A tie in overall points will be broken by the points gained in the Offshore Race, or if that fails, the Round the Isle of Wight Race. If a tie still remains the International Jury shall determine the outcome (changes RRS A8).
1.14 Trophies And Prizes
The interpretation of the terms of award for all trophies and prizes will be made by the Race Committee, whose decision is final.
1.14.1 Trophies
|
Commodores' Cup |
The trophy will be awarded to the team with the best points score. |
|
Kindberg Cup |
The trophy will be awarded to the team with the best combined performance in the Offshore Race and Round the Isle of Wight Race. |
|
Seahorse Trophy |
The trophy will be awarded to the team with the best combined performance in the inshore races. |
|
Edward Heath Trophy |
The trophy will be awarded to the best team from a European country or territory, excluding GBR. |
|
Twee Gezusters Trophy |
The trophy will be awarded to the best individual boat with at least two women on board during every race. |
|
Dave Johnson Memorial Trophy |
The trophy will be awarded to the best GBR team in the event. |
|
Gamboa Cup |
The cup will be awarded to the boat with the best individual points score. |
Trophies are lent to the winners until recalled by the RORC.
When conditions for trophies are not fulfilled, the Race Committee may at its discretion decide trophies on other criteria.
1.14.2 Prizes
Prizes will be awarded for each race. Prizes become the property of the winners.
1.15 Berthing
Boats may attend at Cowes Yacht Haven from 1200 Friday 20th July and shall attend from 0900 Saturday 21st July until Saturday 28th July 2012 and all other times during the regatta when not racing or in transit for racing. This requirement may be waived only by written request to the Race Committee, whose decision is final.
Berthing fees (1200 Friday 20th July – 1200 Sunday 29th July inclusive) for competing boats at Cowes Yacht Haven are included in the Race Entry Fees. Berthing outside these dates and for tenders, including RIBs, dinghies, powerboats shall be pre-booked and paid direct with Cowes Yacht Haven. Due to space constraints, craft arriving without booking may not be accommodated.
1.16 Race Entry Declaration
The Person in Charge for each race shall agree to the terms of the declaration below using REMUS the online entry system. In exceptional circumstances the RORC may accept a signed printed declaration.
Race Entry Form Declaration to be signed by every Person in Charge
To the best of my knowledge the information I have given is accurate. I understand that boat racing can be dangerous. I agree that the RORC, organising clubs, sponsors and their agents, have no responsibility for loss of life or injury to members or others, or for the loss of, or damage to any vessel or property. I have paid particular attention to and agree to be bound by Special Regulation 1.02 and I have read and understand and where appropriate agree to be bound by NoR - Responsibility. Before racing I will effect adequate and suitable insurance. Before racing I will ensure that my crew is aware of:
- the undertaking in this Declaration
- the importance of effecting appropriate personal insurance
- their responsibility in rules observance, and in particular RRS 1.2 (wearing personal buoyancy adequate for the conditions). See also RORC Prescription to the Special Regulations 5.01.5
I agree to be bound by RRS, RYA Prescriptions, this Notice of Race, ISAF Offshore Special Regulations and other applicable rules. The boat will be available for inspection. If any alteration likely to affect the handicap or rating is made, e.g. to sails, rig, mast, ballast, trim, engine or propeller, I will notify the Rating Authority and Race Committee immediately. I will ensure that no crew member races on my boat contrary to the terms of any ban imposed by ISAF, or a National Authority or the RORC.
I understand and agree that the information given in this race entry and also the race entry lists and results will be maintained on the Club's computer to be used for all aspects of race organisation.
1.17 Insurance
Boats shall effect adequate and suitable insurance before racing.
1.18 Contact Details
Clubhouse and London Race Office
20 St James's Place
London
SW1A 1NN
Telephone: +44 (0) 207 518 3131
Fax: +44 (0) 207 493 5252
Racing Email:
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Website: www.commodorescup.rorc.org
Membership Email:
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House Email:
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Race Office
RORC Office Cowes
82 High Street
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7AJ
Tel. +44 (0) 1983 295 144
Fax: +44 (0) 207 493 5252
Rating Office
Seahorse Building
Bath Road
Lymington
Hampshire
SO41 3SE
Telephone: +44 (0) 1590 677030
Fax: +44 (0) 1590 679478
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Website: www.rorcrating.com