NOTICE OF RACE DRAGON’S BREATH REGATTA An ICRC Event August 5-7, 2016
ORIENTAL DINGHY CLUB, Organizing Authority
OrientalDinghyClub.com
1 RULES
1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing 2013 – 2016.
1.2 A violation of rule 55 can result in a penalty other than disqualification.
2 ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
2.1 The regatta is open to all PHRF rated monohulls with a minimum of 20’ in length.
2.2 Entrants racing for the team award are required to have a current NC-PHRF certificate per ICRC rules.
Those entrants not listed on the 2016 NC-PHRF website must submit a copy of their valid NC-PHRF certificate with their Entry Form. All boats not rated by NC-PHRF will be assigned a provisional rating for purposes of this regatta but will not be scored for their team. The Organizing Authority reserves the right to reassign boats to a different class than the one in which they entered.
2.3 Classes (spinnaker and non-spinnaker) will be divided into divisions based on the boat’s PHRF rating as follows, following 2016 ICRC Rule #3.
A: 120 and below, B: 123 through 192, C: 195 and above
Cruising: Entries must be in accordance with the current ICRC definition. Check the appropriate requirements boxes on the Entry Form.
The PRO will have no authority to change these divisions, even if it leads to a division with only one boat. (See orientaldinghyclub.com under Racing/Race Documents/Rules for more details.)
2.4 REGISTRATION is done by submitting the attached Entry Form and fee to arrive by July 28th.
2.5 LATE REGISTRATION is for any Entry Form submitted after July 28th. LATE REGISTRATION will be accepted at the REGATTA HEADQUARTERS DESK at the Oriental Marina and Inn (OMI) 1730 to 1930
Friday August 5th.
2.6 You may avoid LATE REGISTRATION FEE by emailing your intent to race to Todd Cox, by July 28th including all information required on the entry form. Submit the completed entry documents and fees at the REGATTA HEADQUARTERS DESK on Friday but not later than 0730 on Saturday.
3 FEES
3.1 The REGISTRATION fee is $65.00, if received by July 28th.
3.2 The LATE REGISTRATION fee is $75.00 after July 28th.
3.3 US Sailing members (2016) are eligible for a $5.00 discount if their current member # is on the entry form.
3.4 Crew lunches may be pre-ordered for delivery to Tiki Bar at 0730 on Saturday and Sunday.
3.5 Saturday dinner tickets are available for $20.00 each with REGISTRATION. Saturday dinner tickets are available after July 28th.for $22.00 each. All dinner tickets must be purchased by 0730 Saturday.
4 SCHEDULE
4.1 Dates of Racing: August 6 7, 2016.
4.2 Captain’s bags will be available for pickup on Friday, August 5, 2016 from 1730 – 1930 at the Tiki Bar at the OMI.
4.3 A Skipper’s Meeting will be held at 0800 on Saturday on the deck at the OMI. Continental Breakfast will be served from 0730 until 0830 on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
4.4 Number of races: We will attempt to hold up to five races; preferably three on Saturday and two on
Sunday. One race will constitute a regatta.
4.5 The scheduled time of the first warning signal on Saturday is 1100 and at 1000 on Sunday. Warning signals for a second race of the day will be at the discretion of the race committee.
4.6 On Saturday there will be a cash bar social at the Tiki Bar at the OMI following racing, with an Islands
Buffet dinner on the grounds of the OMI at 1800. There will be a band after dinner is over.
4.7 Awards will be presented on the deck of the OMI on Sunday after the day’s racing is completed.
5 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
The sailing instructions will be posted on the ODC website prior to the first race day. Copies will be included in the Captain’s Bags. It will also be posted on the Official Bulletin Board at OMI.
6 VENUE
Regatta headquarters will be on the deck of the Oriental Marina and Inn (OMI) on the harbor in Oriental
NC. The races will be held in the waters off of Oriental NC.
7 THE COURSES
The courses to be sailed will be triangular or windward/leeward and will be posted on the signal boat. Diagrams will be included in the sailing instructions. Inflatable cylinders will be used as marks and will all be left to port. All boats in a Class (Spinnaker or Non-spinnaker) will sail the same course, although the divisions may have separate starts.
8 SCORING
Scoring will be done by low point total. If 5 races are held, one throw out will be allowed.
9 DOCK SPACE
Dock space may be available at the OMI (252-249-1818). Dock space may be available at Whittaker
Pointe Marina, 252-249-1750. Transportation to town is available from this marina.
10 PRIZES
Up to three trophies will be awarded to each class or division depending on the number of entries.
11 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See 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.
12 INSURANCE
Entry into this regatta certifies by the owner that the participating yacht is insured with current third-party liability insurance.
13 FURTHER INFORMATION
For information please contact Todd Cox 802-999-7572.
Entry Form DRAGONS BREATH REGATTA 2016
August 5-7, 2016
Name:
Address:
Phone: Home Cell
E-Mail:
Boat Name:
Regional Affiliation: Upper or Lower Neuse
Year:
Make:
(circle one)
Length:
Sail #:
Draft:
NC-PHRF:
Propulsion: Inboard
Outboard
Class Entry: SPINNAKER NON-SPINNAKER CRUISING
NC-PHRF: Enclosed 2015 NC-PHRF WEBSITE None – Rating needed
Cruising Class requests must meet ICRC requirements listed here. Check your boat’s specs/equipment: Not specifically designed for racing.
Only non-laminated woven polyester sails are allowed. No spinnakers are allowed. Two of the four following must be met:
Windlass or pulpit mounted anchor The youngest sailor to be 5 years old or older
Dodger/Bimini in place Bottom paint 3 years old or older
IF NC-PHRF Rating Needed for the Cruising Class, check all applicable:
Roller Furling Propeller: Fixed 3-Blade In Aperture
Largest Jib %: Under 111 Under 136 Over 155
1. / REGISTRATION Fee (received by July 28th) / @ / $652. / LATE REGISTRATION Fee (received after July 28th) / @ / $75
3. / 2015 US Sailing Member Current #: / @ / -$ 5 / ( )_
4. / Saturday Islands Buffet with REGISTRATION / @ / $20
5. / Saturday Islands Buffet after July 28th / @ / $22
6. / Dragon’s Breath T- shirts See pictures and order form below
Total from order form
7. / Crew lunches – Total from order form
Total Enclosed
Make check out to ODC and mail to Nelda Coats, 103 Skipper Circle, Oriental, NC 28571
Release:
I agree to be bound by the rules and regulations of the event. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry or by my being permitted to take part, I agree to waive all claims against the Oriental Dinghy Club, its organizers and their respective agents, officials, servants and representatives in respect to death, injury loss or damage to my person or property however caused arising out of or in connection with my taking part in this event notwithstanding that the same may be caused by or occasioned by the negligence of the same bodies or any of them or their agents, officials, servants or representatives. I furthermore understand and agree that this Release is binding upon me, my crew, my heirs executors and assigns.
Signature Date / /
DRAGONS BREATH REGATTA 2016
August 5-7, 2016
Name:
Address:
Phone: Home Cell
E-Mail:
Boat Name:
DRAGONWEAR – Order must be received by July 28 for delivery on August 5.
Color Quantity Total
Men’s T-shirts 50/50 Short Sleeve
Gildan DryBlend 50/50 moisture wicking shirts:
Colors: White, Ash, Lt. Blue, Lt. Pink, Sand, Daisy yellow
S M L XL 2XL
@ $20.00
Long Sleeve T-shirts; Colors: Ash Grey, White
S M L XL 2XL
@ $20.00
Ladies V-Neck T-shirts
Hanes 100% Cotton:
Colors: White, Ash, Lt. Blue, Pale Pink, Vintage Khaki, Vintage Gold
S M L XL 2XL
@ $20.00
Boat Name may be added to front of T-shirt for a one time per order set up of $7.00
Boat Name
(X the $7.00 if not ordering) $7.00
Quantity Discount for 5 or more shirts - $2.00/shirt # ordered @ $2.00
( )
Grand Total for T-shirts (transfer total to Registration form) $
Crew Lunches: $7.99 each
To be delivered to the Tiki Bar at Oriental Marina and Inn at 0730 Saturday and Sunday.
Each lunch will include choice of meat: Ham, Turkey or Roast Beef;
Includes provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, with pickle, apple and bag of chips, mustard/mayo packets and napkins.
Lunches will be put into a zip lock bag with name of boater/captain on it.
Total
Grand Total for Crew Lunches (transfer total to Registration form) $