NOTICE
OF RACE
International
Penguin Class Dinghy Association
2010
International Championship
August
27 – 28, 2010
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 as part of the
Tred Avon Heritage Regatta. The Regatta shall be governed by The Racing Rules
of Sailing 2009-2012 (RRS), and the IPCDA Class rules except as modified by
this Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions. Friday August 27th
will be strictly a Penguin race day. Saturday August 28th Penguins
will race as part of the other small one design classes.
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.
*Modern boat
definition includes Burtis, Innovator, & Freedom hulls. Class measurer or
his designate shall make classification decisions. * Higher weight limit for
modern boat follows guidelines adopted for Region III.
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 2010 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.
Registration fee
International Championship $50.00 US
Entries
with checks made payable to IPCDA should be mailed to: Penguin Internationals
c/o Charles Krafft,
Online registration for the event at WWW.TAYC.COM is required. Go to www.tayc.com mouse-over Racing tab, click
“Online Registration” find the regatta and click “Register Online”
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 9 AM to 10:30 AM on Friday August 27, 2010.
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 Master’s Award (highest skipper born prior to August 13th, 1960),
the top woman skipper, and top family team.
Schedule of Events:
2010 INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP – Tred Avon Yacht Club
Friday, August 27th.
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Registration and
Measurement - On Line Registration is encouraged
11:00 AM Skipper’s Meeting
12:00
PM Fist Warning
Saturday , August 28th
10:30 AM First Warning Start
Trophy
Presentation to
follow racing
The Race
Committee has the option to hold as many races daily as possible weather
permitting.
Saturday dinner plans can be made as part of
the Heritage Regatta at TAYC.
.
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 /archive/legacy-website. TAYC one
design centerboard Chairman Sean Callahan
410-924-4839. PRO Dave Pulzone Friday August
27 Charlie Webb Saturday August 28th
Accommodations: There
are numerous hotels in the
Entry
Form
2010
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 27, 1960) ___
Junior
(skipper born after August 27th, 1991) ____Parent-Child Team
_____Family Team_________________________
Long
Distance (distance traveled to regatta _______
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
Fees For
International Championship
$50 (senior) $30 (junior)
Entry forms with the
appropriate registration fee payable to the IPCDA should be mailed to:
Penguin
Internationals c/o Charles Krafft,