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Notice of Race |
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VENUE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The International One Metre Class European Championship will be held at Camp Kovačine in Cres, Croatia. |
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PROGRAMME | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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RULES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The event will be governed by the 'rules' as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing, including the IOMICA Class Championship Rules, this Notice of Race (NoR), the Sailing Instructions (SI), the International One Metre Class Rules, and the Equipment Rules of Sailing. |
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The Sailing Instructions shall prevail in case of conflict with this Notice of Race, except where Rule 63.7 applies |
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The English language version of these documents shall prevail. |
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No national authority prescriptions will apply. |
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ORGANISING AUTHORITY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The International One Metre European Championship 2012 is organised by the JK Jedro, Rijeka (Sailing Club of Rijeka, SCOR) in conjunction with Udruga "Vjetar" and Sailing Club "Reful", Cres in association with the IOM NCA for Croatia, as approved by the International One Metre International Class Association. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIGIBILITY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The competition is open to International One Metre class boats selected by an IOM National Class Association in good standing with IOMICA. The ISAF Regulations regarding eligibility apply with the additional requirements of the IOMICA Class Championship Regulations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REGISTRATION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A valid IOM Class Certificate for each boat must be submitted at registration. Boats shall be presented for registration and equipment inspection on November 17th and 18th. The Race Committee may extend the time for registration and inspection if there is a valid reason to do so. No boat shall be eligible to race until it has been registered and has passed equipment inspection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SCORING AND RACING SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Championship will be raced and scored under the Heat Management System (HMS). Entries shall be limited to 76 boats. |
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UMPIRES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ISAF International Umpires or International Judges shall be appointed as umpires. National Judges and National Umpires may be appointed to assist. |
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Competitors may be required to undertake Observer duties. Experienced Radio Sailing personnel may be appointed to record boat and buoy contacts and penalty turns. |
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SAILING INSTRUCTIONS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The sailing instructions will be provided by the end of the period of registration. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INTERNATIONAL JURY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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An International Jury conforming to RRS Appendix N shall be appointed. RRS 70.4 will apply. Furthermore, the right of appeal is denied to the extent that a boat's transfer to subsequent heats is affected. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ENTRIES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Entries shall only be accepted when made using the Official IOM European Championship Entry Form endorsed by the NCA entering the competitor. |
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The entry fee of 300 EUR per competitor together with the IOMICA fee of 10 EUR per competitor (total fee 310 EUR), net of bank charges, is to be paid with the submission of the entry: These fees may be paid by bank draft made payable to: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Udruga "Vjetar": Bank: Privredna banka Zagreb, d.d., Račkoga 6, HR 10000 Zagreb, Croatia Account: IBAN: HR29 2340 0091 1104 2340 6, SWIFT Code: PBZGHR2X |
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EQUIPMENT INSPECTION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| It is intended that all boats will pass equipment inspection on November 17th and 18th. Nonetheless, the Race Committee may at any time request the Equipment Inspector to confirm that a boat complies with the IOM Class Rules. Random spot checks may be made throughout the event. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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FREQUENCIES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The permitted frequency bands are 26, 27, 35, 40, 41 MHz and 2.4 GHz. Each competitor must have a minimum of 6 frequencies available except on on 2.4 GHz. |
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PRIZES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prizes will be awarded to the first 10 positions in the final results. Participation prizes will be given to all competitors. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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LIABILITY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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All those entering or taking part in this Championship do so at their own risk and responsibility. ISAF, IRSA, the International One Metre International Class Association, the Organising Authority and any other parties involved in the organisation of this event disclaim any and every responsibility whatsoever for loss, damage, injury or inconvenience that might occur to persons and goods, both ashore and on the water as a consequence of entering or participating in the Championship covered by this Notice of Race. |
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At all times the responsibility for the safety of their boat and themselves including the decision to participate or continue shall rest with the competitor. By entering the event it is deemed that you accept these conditions. Competitors are advised to ensure that they have adequate personal insurance that provides cover for public liability and their possible injury in Croatia. |
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EVENT AND VENUE INFORMATION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Venue details, list of accommodation packages, logistic and transport details are available at www.iomec2012.com. |
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Enquiries may be e-mail to scor@scor.hr. |
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