5O5 Canadian Championships
Sept 8-9, 2018
Hosted by Canadian 5O5 Fleet 1 and Kitsilano Yacht Club
At
Vancouver, BC
NOTICE OF RACE
VENUE
The Canadian 5O5 Fleet 1 and Kitsilano Yacht Club will host the 2018 5O5 Canadian Championships in English Bay, Vancouver, BC.
RULES
The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the current edition of The Racing Rules of Sailing, including the prescriptions of Sail Canada, and by the Rules of the International 5O5 Class Association.
ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
The regatta is open to all boats of the International 5O5 class. Competitors must be members in good standing with their respective national class association, and members in good standing of a Club recognized by their National Sailing authority.
INSURANCE
Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $400,000 CAN or $300,000 US. The organizing authority strongly recommends that competitors carry liability insurance in excess of the minimum.
FEES
Entry fees will be CAD $100 per boat.
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
The sailing instructions will be available at registration.
SCHEDULE
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Friday, Sept 7 |
14:00h |
Informal Sailing and Practice |
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18:00-1900h |
Registration at launch Area |
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Saturday, Sept 8 |
0900-1000 1000 1100 |
Registration at Launch Area Competitors’ meeting First Race Start No start after 1700 |
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Dinner and Social to follow racing |
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Sunday, Sept 9 |
1100 h |
First Race Start of the day No Start after 1600 |
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Prize Ceremony to follow racing |
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Tides
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Friday, Sept 7 |
1013h Low 2.6’ |
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1727h High 14.8’ |
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Saturday, Sept 8 |
1105h Low 2.6’ 1804h High 15.1’ |
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Sunday, Sept 9 |
1152h Low 3.0’ |
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1838h High 15.1’ |
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SCORING & PRIZES
The regatta will be scored using the low point system referred to in rule 90.3. One (1) race is required to be completed to constitute a series. When fewer than 5 races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores. When 5 or more races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score. The top 5O5 competitor and the top Canadian finisher will be recognized on respective perpetual trophies. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers, the top Canadian team and the top Classic boat (hull numbers lower that 6500, excluding Parker-hulled Lindsays)
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See Racing Rule of Sailing rule 4, Decision to Race. The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information, please consult 505.ca or contact:
Evan Jennings
