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:
International Championship $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 Women 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
10:30 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, Entry Form and Parental Permission Form can be found on the
Penguin Class Web site: www.penguinclass.com
Housing
Primitive camping is
available on site. Hotels, and B& B’s
in Centreville, Chestertown, Grasonville (Kent Island) or Easton.
Got QUESTIONS? Email Art Silcox art.silcox@gmail.com
or Charles Krafft chaskrafft@comcast.net
. Entry Form
2021
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 September
18th,
1961) ___
Junior
(skipper born after September 18th, 2002) ____
Family Team _____
Release
From Liability
The
undersigned releases the International Penguin Class Dinghy Association, the
Corsica River 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
Fee For International Championship
$ 50
Entry forms with the
appropriate registration fee payable to the IPCDA should be mailed to:
Penguin
Internationals c/o Charles Krafft,