NOTICE OF RACE

INTERNATIONAL PENGUIN CLASS DINGHY  ASSOCIATION

2013  INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

AUGUST 15 - 16, 2013

HOSTED BY: MILES RIVER YACHT CLUB

ST. MICHAELS, MARYLAND

 

 

Rules:

This Regatta is sanctioned by the International Penguin Class Dinghy Association (IPCDA) and will be conducted by IPCDA and hosted by the Miles River Yacht Club. The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing, and the IPCDA Class rules except as modified by this Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions.

 

The following 5 items shall apply:

1. 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. Maximum non-floatable ballast is 40 lbs.  Additional ballast shall be floatable.

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 at their own risk.

 

Advertising and Sponsors:

The Regatta is designed Category A in accordance with Rule 80 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 2013 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 Registration Fee    $50.00 US

Continental breakfasts included,  lunches and dinner are not included but can be ordered.

Entries with checks made payable to IPCDA should be mailed to: Penguin Internationals c/o Charles Krafft, 8300 Waverly Rd. Owings, MD 20736 

 

Sailing Instructions:

Sailing Instructions will be available at the Skipper’s Meeting.

 

 

 

 

Measurements:

Measurements will  be conducted from 9 AM to 11 AM on Thursday August 15, 2013. 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, a boat’s worst score shall be excluded. Three races shall constitute a series for the International Championships.

 

Prizes:

Awards will be presented to the top five finishers overall. , Several other awards will be presented and include the GrandMaster’s Award (highest finisher over age 60),the top women skipper, top junior(born after August 15, 1994), top family team.

 

Schedule of Events:

Thursday               August 15th      9:00 to 11 AM     Registration and Measurement

                                                     11: 30 AM           Skipper’s Meeting

                                                     1:00 PM               First Warning

                                                     6:30 PM                Dinner

 

Friday                   August 16th      10:30 Am             First Warning (lunch on the water)

 

Awards Presentation to follow

 The Race Committee will hold as many races daily as possible weather permitting.

 

Communication : QUESTIONS : E-MAIL Charlie Krafft, chaskrafft@comcast.net, 410-257-2379

A copy of this notice of race,entry form and general information package can be found on the Penguin Class Web Site /archive/legacy-website

 

Entry Form

2013 Penguin International Championship

 

 

Skipper________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________

City________________________________ State_______ Zip___________

Phone (H)__________________ Cell _________________

E-Mail_________________________________________________________

Crew Name____________________________________________________

Boat #__________________________________________________

Special Awards Eligibility (please check if applicable)

GrandMaster (skipper born prior to August 15 1953___________

Junior (skipper born after August 15, 1994_____________ Family  Team_______

 

Release From Liability

The undersigned releases the International Penguin Class Dinghy Association, the Miles 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 ------------------------ ----------  CREW ----------------------- ---------

                                                DATE                                             DATE

 

Entry forms with the appropriate registration fee payable to the IPCDA be mailed to :

PENGUIN INTERNATIONALS c/o CHARLES KRAFFT, 8300 WAVERLY Rd., OWINGS, MD 20736