DINGHIES
Some of the dinghy fleet racing in Gelliswick Bay.
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PYC Club Sailing Instructions are HERE
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CHERUB NATIONALS 2008
NOTICE OF RACE
1.0 RULES
The Regatta will be governed by the racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2005-2008, the rules of the Cherub Class Association (IMCA), by the sailing instructions, and any notices to competitors subsequently issued by the Race Committee.
2.0 ADVERTISING
The Regatta is designated Category C under RRS Appendix 1.
3.0 ELIGIBILITY
3.1 Only current members of the Cherub Class Association shall be eligible to enter the regatta.
3.2 All entries shall have Third Party Insurance cover to a minimum of £2,000,000.00 (Two million pounds Sterling)
3.3 The helmsperson named on the yacht’s entry form shall be the same for all races in the regatta.
4.0 ENTRIES AND FEES
4.1 Entry fee: £80.00 provided it is received by August 1st 2008.
Entries submitted after this date will be subject to a late entry surcharge of £20.00. Entrance fee will include tickets for some entertainment laid on during the championship.
4.2 Registration: At Pembrokeshire Yacht Club on Tuesday 26th August 2008 between 19:30 & 21:30, and on Wednesday 27th August between 09:00 & 11:00.
4.3 Nominations: To be made by using the Entry Form, accompanied with the appropriate payment and sent to:
Christian Smart
PYC Sailing Captain
22 Bay View Drive
Gelliswick
Milford Haven
Pembrokeshire
SA73 3RJ
Cheques to be made payable to “Pembrokeshire Yacht Club”
5.0 MEASUREMENT
5.1 All yachts entering the regatta must be Cherubs, every effort should be made to obtain a valid measurement certificate before the start of the event.
5.2 The class measurer or authorised deputies may carry out measurement at any time during the regatta.
6.0 SCHEDULE OF RACES
Championship Races are scheduled as follows:
Race No. Day/Date Hi Water Low Water Scheduled Warning Signal of 1st race:
1, 2 & 3 Wednesday 27th August= 15:19-5.70m -09:09-2.21m--- 13:00
4, 5 & 6 Thursday 28th August= 16:25-6.27m -10:18-1.71m ------13:00
7, 8 & 9 Friday 29th August= 17:16-6.77m- 11:11-1.22m---------- 13:00
10,11 & 12 Saturday 30th August= 17:59-7.11m- 11:56-0.85m----- 13:00
7.0 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
7.1 Detailed Sailing Instructions will be made available on registration at PYC.
7.2 Main Briefing to take place at 11:00 on Wednesday 27th August inside the clubhouse.
8.0 REGATTA SITE AND SAILING AREA
8.1 Sailing will take place on the Milford Haven Waterway. The sailing areas will be explained during the Main Briefing.
8.2 All boats must keep clear of commercial shipping.
8.3 Dinghies and associated gear can be stored in the club compound, all cars to be parked outside the compound.
9.0 THE COURSES
These will be short, with a choice of Triangular, Modified Olympic or Windward/leeward courses which will be set at the discretion of the OOD. It is the intention to set a course to last approximately 45 minutes for the lead boat.
10.0 TIME LIMIT
The time limit will be 1hour 15 minutes. A yacht failing to finish within 30 minutes after the first yacht finishes or after the time limit, whichever is later, will be scored ‘Did Not Finish’
11.0 SCORING
11.1 The Low Point Scoring System as outlined in Appendix A of the RRS shall apply.
11.2 12 races are planned;
where 10-12 races are completed there will be 3 discards,
where 7-9 races are completed there will be 2 discards,
where 5-6 races are completed there will be 1 discard,
where less than 6 races are completed there will be no discards.
12 races are scheduled, but 3 shall constitute a Championship.
12.0 PROTESTS
12.1 Any boat intending to protest shall inform the race officer before leaving the course area.
12.2 Protest forms will be available in the race office and must be handed in within 30 minutes of the last boat of that fleet arriving back ashore.
12.3 When a protest or request for redress is lodged the Protest Committee will offer RYA Arbitration. See Official Notice Board for details.
13.0 PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to:
1st – 5th Overall
1st – 3rd Handicap
1st Team
14.0 SUPPORT BOATS
Team leaders, coaches and other support personnel shall not be in the racing area from the time of the preparatory signal until all boats have finished or the race committee has signalled a postponement or abandonment, except boats provided by the organising authority. The penalty for failing this requirement may be disqualification of all boats associated with the infringing support personnel.
15.0 SOCIAL PROGRAMME
Tuesday 26th August Entrants are invited with welcome drinks and food at PYC from 7:30pm. (pre-booking essential)
Wednesday 27th August Commodores Reception and live band at PYC
Thursday 28th August BBQ
Friday 29th August Cherub AGM @ 19:00
Saturday 30th August Prize-giving @ 20:00 followed by Disco.
16.0 ACCOMMODATION & BREAKFAST
16.1 Pembrokeshire Yacht club has a small area inside the compound which can cater for up to 10 Camper vans (dependent on size), there is no charge but it is on a first come first served basis.
There is also public ground outside the club compound which can be used for camping but this is at owners own risk, therefore no charge. Competitors may use the club’s changing room facilities if they choose this option.
A choice of breakfast rolls, tea & coffee will be available at the club every morning during the event
16.2 For information on Bed & Breakfast, Guesthouses and Hotels, contact Milford Haven Tourist Information on 01646 690866. Alternatively, if you have internet access visit www.pembrokeshire.com or www.pembrokeshire.co.uk. or Google ‘Pembrokeshire B&B’ and search the Milford Haven area.
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The 2008 Sail Training programme will commence in April and run through to September. The sail training for the 8 - 16 year olds will take place every Tuesday evenings from 6pm. Do you have or know of any children ( friends, neighbours, etc ) in this age group who would be interested in learning to sail? If so please contact Christian Smart by Email:- smartrimmer@aol.comAdults:- It is planned to hold at least one training weekend for adults if you are interested or know somebody who may be interested contact Christian by email at the above address or mobile 07966 505767.
Racing takes place every Friday evening at 7pm with a mixed fleet of boats ranging from Optimist & Toppers to Iso's and RS 600's, and there is also an 18 foot skiff in the compound that goes out now and again.
At the moment we have a good fleet of 7+ Blaze dinghies and are actively trying to encourage people into buying these so that we can hopefully establish a top-notch one-design fleet, which will help produce a higher standard of sailing at the club.
But
remember all boats are welcome!
Our facilities are also very good, no doubt the best in the area, with
large changing rooms with both gas and electric showers in each, plus
a large compound where you can store your boat at sensible rates.
If you're not tempted yet, come down to Gelliswick Bay and take a look for yourself. You will not be disappointed!