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  Please note: The Sailing Instructions provided here are for informational purposes only. You should ultimately rely on the official printed version and any printed amendment

Part II   CONTENTS

1. RULES
2. NOTICES TO COMPETITORS
3. CHANGES TO SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
4. SIGNALS MADE ASHORE
5. SCHEDULE OF RACES
6. CLASS FLAGS / EVENT BOW STICKERS / BOW NUMBERS / SAIL NUMBERS
7. RACING AREAS
8. COURSES
9. MARKS
10. THE START 
11. RECALLS
12. CHANGE OF THE POSITION OF THE NEXT MARK
13. THE FINISH
14. PENALTY SYSTEMS
15. PROTESTS
16. ARBITRATION
17. SCORING
18. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
19. CREW WEIGH-IN / REPLACEMENT OF CREW 
20. EQUIPMENT AND MEASUREMENT CHECKS 
21. SUPPORT BOATS
22. HAUL-OUT RESTRICTIONS
23. RADIO COMMUNICATION
24. PRIZES
25. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
 

 
 

Key West 2005, present by Nautica

 

Sailing Instructions

 

January 17-21, 2005
Key West, Florida USA 

 

Part I
1 Race Headquarters, located in the Historic Seaport adjacent to the reception tent (Margaret and Caroline Streets), will be open from 0800 to 1900 daily, January 15-21, 2005.


2 Admission to Key West 2005 parties and special events will be with an Access Card only. Cards may be purchased at Race Headquarters or at the reception tent beginning on Sunday at 1100 during registration. Lost or stolen cards will not be replaced.


3 Seminars, panel discussions and Sponsor and Industry Partner demonstrations will take place from 1600-1800 daily under the reception tent in the Historic Seaport (Caroline and William Streets). Race Week Access Cards are required. Refer to the race week schedule for details.


4 All boats shall stay outside the Main Ship Channel unless absolutely necessary when transiting to and from the race course. The channel is narrow making safety an issue for Navy Vessels, Cruise Ships and other vessels restricted due to draft. Boats shall not cross just ahead of ships in the channel and are asked to operate prudently while transiting in the vicinity of the channel. Boats that do not abide by this instruction will be subject to disqualification from the regatta.


5 The Skipper/Owner shall be responsible for the actions of his or her crew and guests. The legal drinking age in Florida is 21. Minors will not be served and proof of age will be required. In the event of a serious breach of conduct, sportsmanship, destruction of property, under age drinking, or failure to comply with the request of any Race Officer, Committee Member or agent of race week, the Skipper/Owner will be held responsible and the boat or competitor may be subject to expulsion from the regatta by the Event Director.


6 Any commercial or editorial reference to this event must use the regatta’s copyrighted name, which is Key West 2005, presented by Nautica. Any commercial video of the event must be licensed by Premiere Racing.

 

   

  Prelimimary Schedule of Events


There are nine races scheduled over five days with the potential for two races on Friday. Event Access Cards are required for admittance to activities at the Race Week Tent and Industry Partner Area after 1630 (4:30pm).

Race Headquarters (RH) is at the Historic Seaport (HSP), on the corner of Caroline and Margaret Streets adjacent to the Race Week Tent (RWT), which is on the Caroline Street lot behind the Waterfront Market.

Saturday, January 15
1000–1800 Bow Stickers & Numbers Available for Pre-Registration Pick-up (RH)
1000–1800 One-Design / IMS Crew Weigh-In (RH)

Sunday, January 16
0800–1200 PHRF Rating Appeal Hearings (RH)
1000–1800 One Design / IMS Crew Weigh-In (RH)
1100–1700 Registration - Bow Stickers & Numbers Available (RWT)
1630–1730 All Star Panel Discussion: Winning Key West Tactics (RWT)
1730–1750 Skippers’ Meeting (RWT)
1800–2000 Welcoming Reception (RWT)

Monday, January 17  - Nautica Day
0830 Harbor Start for all Racing Boats (Designated VHF Channel)
1000–1600 Racing (Approximate Times)
1700–1800 Afternoon Entertainment: Boat Speed Break Out – Tune & Trim to Win (RWT)
1800–2000 Party/Awards Presentation (RWT)

Tuesday, January 18 -  Premiere Racing Day
0830 Harbor Start for all Racing Boats (Designated VHF Channel)
1000–1600 Racing (Approximate Times)
1700–1800 Afternoon Entertainment: New Racing Rules Clinic (RWT)
1800–2000 Party/Awards Presentation (RWT)

Wednesday, January 19 - Mount Gay Rum Day
0830 Harbor Start for all Racing Boats (Designated VHF Channel)
1000–1600 Racing (Approximate Times)
1700–1800 Afternoon Entertainment: AED Seminar (RWT)
1800–2000 Party/Awards Presentation (RWT)

Thursday, January 20 -  Industry Partner Day
0830 Harbor Start for all Racing Boats (Designated VHF Channel)
1000–1600 Racing (Approximate Times)
1700–1800 Afternoon Entertainment: IRC: Interim or Long Term?
1800–2000 Party/Awards Presentation (RWT)

Friday, January 21 -  City of Key West Day
0830 Harbor Start for all Racing Boats (Designated VHF Channel)
1000–1530 Racing (Approximate Times)
1800–2000 Party/Final Awards Presentation (RWT)
 

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