NOTICE OF RACE

2018 Hunts SC British Moth Open

20^th and 21^st October 2018

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Organised by HUNTS SAILING CLUB

Harrison Way, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4YA

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1. Rules: The regatta will be governed by The Racing Rules of Sailing 2017-2020, the Prescriptions of the Royal Yachting Association, Class Rules and Hunts Sailing Club’s Open Meeting Sailing Instructions. Competitors should note that Hunts SC implements the RYA Racing Charter and that they will be required to undertake to sail in compliance with the Charter, which can be found at the front of the RYA rule book.

2. Eligibility & Entry: The regatta is open to all boats of the British Moth class. Eligible boats may enter by completing the entry form on the day. This will be available on the morning of the event from 0900.

3. Entry Fee: An entry fee of £15 for two days (£10 for a single day) is payable on the day.

4. Schedule:

Saturday

A competitors’ briefing will be held in the club house at 1030. The scheduled time of the warning signal for the first race is 1055.

1st Race start: 1100

2^nd and 3^rd race start time to be advised.

Sunday

Note: all races will be with club racing but with a separate Moth class start

1^st Race start: 1130

2^nd and 3^rd start times to be advised.

5. Prizes: Prizes will be awarded for 1st-3rd places. Other spot prizes may be awarded depending on the size of the entry.

6. Sailing Instructions: The Sailing Instructions are available on the club website: www.huntssc.org.uk.

7. Disclaimer of Liability: Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. Hunts Sailing Club 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.

8. Risk Statement: Rule 4 of the Racing Rules of Sailing states: ‘The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or continue racing is hers alone.’ Sailing is by nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk. By taking part in the event each competitor agrees and acknowledges that:

   1. They are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and accept responsibility for the exposure to themselves, their crew and their boat to such inherent risk whilst taking part

   2. They are responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew, their boat and their property whether afloat or ashore

   3. They accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by their own actions or omissions

   4. Their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate

   5. The provision of a race management team, safety boats and other officials and volunteers by the event organiser does not relieve them of their own responsibilities

   6. The provision of safety boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather conditions, as can be practically provided in the circumstances

9. Insurance: Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of at least £2,000,000 or the equivalent.

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Additional Information:

10. Food and drinks will be available throughout both days.

11. Camping will be possible Friday 19th and an evening meal will be arranged locally.

12. There will be a class supper in the club house Saturday evening.

13. For further information contact Colin: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone on 01763 838428, or go to the club website www.huntssc.org.uk.

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After 2017's brilliant inaugural event, we're holding our second Laying Up Supper this year.

A glass of bubbly on the door included in your ticket, plus some food
provided by the club - but bring a dish to share for the potluck!

Drinks from 6pm, prizegiving around 6.30, potluck dinner from 7.15.

Tickets £2, on sale Sunday 14th October or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
to reserve.

The Laser Open meeting, cancelled due to centreboard-snagging weed, has been rescheduled for Saturday 29th September.

Cost:  £10 Entry on the day
Races: 3 races, one discard, last 2 will be back to back
Briefing:   10:30 for 11 start
Contact:  David Catto         
Register Interest and Rig type: Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.;      Mob: 07989 345587

Prizes:   Standard / Radial / Masters / 4.7   (There will be at least one prize for each rig/age category that has 3 or more entries)

On the 5th May the D-Zero fleet gathered at Hunts SC. The sun had decided to come out and play, unfortunately the wind decided not to and could best be described as variable in both strength and direction. This did not deter the 17 boats, 9 visitors and 8 locals, that headed out to the startline for race 1.

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