NOTICE OF RACE
International Penguin
Class Dinghy Association
2011 International
Championship
August 18 – 19, 2011
Hosted by: Severn
Sailing Association
Annapolis, Maryland
Rules:
This
Regatta is sanctioned by the International Penguin Class Dinghy Association
(IPCDA), and will be conducted by IPCDA and hosted by the Severn Sailing
Association. 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.
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 2011 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 $40.00 US
Entries
with checks made payable to IPCDA should be mailed to: Penguin Internationals
c/o Charles Krafft,
Sailing Instructions:
Sailing
Instructions will be available at the Skipper’s Meeting.
Measurements:
Measurements will be conducted from 9 AM to 10:30 AM on Thursday August 18, 2011.
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 18th, 1961),
the top woman skipper, and top family team.
Schedule of Events: 2011
INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP – Severn Sailing Association
Thursday, August 18th.
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Registration and
Measurement - 11:00 AM Skipper’s Meeting
12:00 PM First Warning
Friday, August 19th
10:30 AM First Warning
Trophy Presentation to
follow racing
The Race
Committee has the option to 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 the General Information Package
can be found on the Penguin Class Web Site http://www.penguinclass.com.
Accommodations: There are numerous
hotels in the Annapolis area:
Entry Form
2011 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 18, 1961) ___
Junior
(skipper born after August 18th, 1992) ____Parent-Child Team _____
Long
Distance (distance traveled to regatta _______
Release
From Liability
The undersigned
releases the International Penguin Class Dinghy Association, the Severn Sailing
Association 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
$40 (senior) $30 (junior)
Entry forms with the appropriate
registration fee payable to the IPCDA should be mailed to:
Penguin
Internationals c/o Charles Krafft,