ROYAL IRISH YACHT CLUB
Junior Regatta
Wednesday 18th July 2018
Notice of Race
- There will be a maximum of 3 races back-to-back. Warning Signal 11.00 for Bay, 11.00 for Harbour
- Usual racing prizes plus spot prizes for best boat.
- The racing area in the bay, weather permitting, will be northwest of the Harbour mouth.
- Each race will start as soon as practicable after the preceding race
- There shall be no race unless two or more boats start.
- Racing shall be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) and the rules of the competing boat Class Association, except as amended by the sailing instructions.
- Competitors are expected to bring adequate food and water afloat.
- Entry Fee is €15 for Single Handed Boat, €25 for Two Person Boat.
REGISTRATION:
Registration will be open from Tuesday 17th July 2018 16.30 to 18.30 and Wednesday 18th July 0830 to 0930.
Briefing at 0930 hrs the Royal Irish Yacht Club Main Mast or in the wet bar and launching will commence at 10 am
ELIGIBILITY- All helms must be members of a yacht club or a sailing club recognised by the I.S.A. Racing will be for those paid -up competitors who have entered in -
CLASS AGE LIMIT
Laser 4.7, Laser Radial 19 or less on 1- 1 -2018
Feva 19 or less on 1- 1 -2018
Topper 19 or less on 1- 1 -2018
Optimist 15 or less on 31-12-2018
PY 19 or less on 1- 1 -2018
NOTICE BOARD:
Results and notices will be displayed on the Noticeboard on the RIYC deck. Any changes to the sailing instructions will be shown not later than 09.30.a.m. Code flag L will be displayed at the Clubhouse.
REFRESHMENTS and PRIZES
There will be a deck party and music playing on the deck from 3.00 p.m. There will be plenty of fun and games with bouncy castles and other activities. A barbeque will be available for competitors free of charge from 3pm and families are welcome to join in @ a cost of €8.00 per adult. Prize giving will take place during the afternoon.
A first prize will be awarded when there are two or more starters, a second prize when there are five starters, a third prize when there are 7 starters. Prizes are issued at the discretion of the organising authority.
MEMBERSHIP
All competitors and volunteers shall be Temporary Members of the Royal Irish Yacht Club for the day of the Regatta. The Club & its representatives reserve the right to withdraw this membership.
SHIPPING and other SAILING EVENTS
Strict warning - competitors must at all times keep well clear of the all other shipping or other boats and /or dinghies racing.
St Bridget Depart 0930 Arrive 1200
1230 1530
The schedule is daily East Pier from No 1 Berth