Notice of Race

1.RULES

The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing. Competitors should note that Shotwick Lake Sailing Club has implemented the RYA Racing Charter and that, when entering, competitors will be required to undertake to sail in compliance with the Charter which can be found at the front of the RYA edition of the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028.

2. ADVERTISING

Advertising will be restricted to Category A.

3. ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY

3.1 The regatta is open to all dinghies.

3.2 Required fees for open meetings and club regattas will be decided before the event.

4. FEES

Required fees for open meetings and club regattas will be decided before the event.

5. SCHEDULE

Racing is scheduled as follows:

• Sunday Club Racing: First Race will start at 10:30am. The number of races will be as on the Sailing Programme and/or Club Calendar.
• Wednesday Club Racing: The race will start at 7:00pm.
• Open meetings and club regattas: First Race will be as advertised and shown on the Club Calendar.

6. MEASUREMENTS

Each boat shall produce a valid measurement certificate if requested.

7. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

The sailing instructions will be available at Shotwick Lake Clubhouse or via the Sailing Instructions Webpage

8. THE COURSES

The courses to be sailed will be as detailed on the day as per the Sailing Instructions

9. SCORING

The Low Point scoring system of Appendix A will apply.

10. RADIO COMMUNICATION

A boat shall neither make radio transmissions while racing nor receive radio communications not available to all boats. This restriction also applies to mobile telephones.

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

Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of £2,000,000

13. FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information please contact the Sailing Secretary.