BCA Events

Farmoor Reservoir, Oxford.

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NOTICE OF RACE

1.             Organising Authority: The organising authority is Oxford Sailing Club

2.             Rules: Racing will take place under the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2009-2012, the appropriate class rules, and the sailing instructions of the event.

3.             Registration: Registration will be from 0930 on the 17^th April 2010 in the clubhouse.

                Sailing instructions will be available at registration.

4.             Briefing: There will be a briefing for all competitors at 11.30 on Saturday 17^th April 2010.

5.             Schedule of Races:

                    1^st race start time:                    12:30 Saturday 17^th April.

                    2^nd race:                                     back-to back with race 1.

                    3^rd race:                                     back-to back with race 2.

                    4^th race start time:                    10:30 Sunday 18^th April.

                    5^th race:                                      back-to back with race 4.

                    6^th race:                                      back-to back with race 5.

6             Scoring: The Low point scoring system will be used and ties will be broken in accordance with RRS Appendix A.8.  A discard will be allowed if four or more races are sailed.

7.             Fees:  The entry fee per boat is £20.00 (Cheques payable to Oxford Sailing Club)

8.             Prize giving: The prize giving will be held as soon as possible after the last race of the series.  Prizes will be awarded as follows:

Contender fleet:   1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd placed boats and to the 1^st placed boat in both the Silver and Bronze fleets.

RS600 fleet:         1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd placed boats.

9.             Disclaimer of Liability: The safety of the boat and her entire management including insurance shall be the sole responsibility of the owner/person in charge who must ensure that the boat and crew are adequate to face the conditions that may arise in the course of the race.  Neither the Sailing Instructions nor the inspection of the boat limits or reduces the absolute responsibility of the owner/person in charge for the crew, the boat and her management.  The race organisers shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, death or personal injury, howsoever caused, to the owner/person in charge or crew, as a result of their taking part in the race or races.  Moreover, every owner/person in charge warrants the suitability of the boat for the race or races. The organisers encompass everyone helping to run the event. The provision of safety boats does not relieve owners and competitors of their responsibilities.

10.          Insurance: Competitors are required to hold third party insurance for racing of at least £2,000,000.

11.          Safety Regulations: Life-jackets or other adequate personal buoyancy shall be worn by all competitors at all times whilst afloat. Wet suits and dry suits are not adequate personal buoyancy.

12.          Catering: Hot and cold food will be available from the galley. The bar will be open from 16:30 to 19:00 on Saturday, 12:00 to 16:00 on the Sunday.

13.          Accomodation: Please see our website www.oxfordsailingclub.com