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NOTICE
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Acura Key
West 2007 - Notice and Conditions of Race |
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Part 2
Notice and Conditions
1 MANAGEMENT
Premiere Racing is the
Organizing Authority for Acura Key West 2007, the 20th
annual race week at Key West.
2 RULES
2.1 The regatta
will be governed by the current rules as defined in The Racing Rules
of Sailing (RRS) 2005-2008, the 2006 IRC Rules, the
PHRF Rules and Regulations as adopted and amended by the Key
West PHRF Consortium, and the
2007 Key West Safety Requirements
(posted on the event web site.)
2.2 The
prescriptions of US SAILING will not apply except its prescriptions
to rules 68 (Damages), 76.1, and 76.3 (Exclusion of Boats or
Competitors), which are included in their entirety on the event web
site as an appendix to the Sailing Instructions and will be posted
on the official notice board.
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Part 1 -
General Administrative Information
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3 OTHER RULES &
REQUIREMENTS
3.1 All boats shall
carry an operating VHF radio.
3.2 All boats shall be
sailed by at least 4 persons except the Melges 24, J/80, and Corsair
28R classes, which shall be sailed by at least 3 persons.
3.3 Melges 24 and
Corsair 28R skippers and crews shall wear Personal Flotation Devices
(PFDs) at all times while racing.
3.4 Crew weigh-ins are
required for the Farr 40, J/105, J/109, J/80, Melges 24, Mumm 30,
Swan 45 classes and other One Design classes whose rules specify
crew weigh-ins.
3.5 IRC crew weight
and limitations (IRC Rule 27.4.3): For IRC classes, the maximum
total number of crew shall not exceed the Crew Number printed on the
boat's IRC certificate. IRC Crew Number Limitations may be subject
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PART 2 - RULES AND
CONDITIONS
1
MANAGEMENT
2 RULES
3 OTHER
RULES & REQUIREMENTS
4
ADVERTISING
5
ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
6 FEES
7
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8
MEASUREMENT, APPEALS AND CLASSES
9
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
10
RACING AREAS
11
SCORING
12
DECISIONS OF THE JURY
13
ARBITRATION
14
RESPONSIBILITY
15
PRIZES
16
AMENDMENTS TO THIS NOTICE
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3.6 The Key West PHRF
Rules and Regulations, which include PHRF crew weight limitations,
are
posted
on the event web site. Premiere
Racing's Key West PHRF Consortium will assign PHRF handicaps for
this event. The PHRF Consortium will be comprised of approximately 8
members from different PHRF regions across the country. Any
questions pertaining to PHRF issues should be referred to Premiere
Racing and not to the individual members of the Consortium.
3.7 Acura Key West 2007
will host the 2007 PHRF National Championship. Information
and requirements specific to the National Championship will be
posted
on the event web site.
4 ADVERTISING
4.1 Those One Design classes that have chosen to race under Category
A will sail under Category A for this regatta. Those One Design
classes that have chosen to race under Category C and those boats
sailing under the handicap rules (PHRF & IRC), will sail under
Category C. Boats that intend to display advertising in accordance
with Category C must so indicate on their entry form and pay the
advertising fee for this category (equal to the entry fee). Class or
boat manufacturer names and logos on sails and hulls will not be
considered Category C advertising and no additional fee will be
required. Competitors are requested to respect the brand exclusivity
of the Official Sponsors of this event. Their participation enhances
the event for all competitors.
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Forms
and Documents
NOR Addendum 2
- IRC (pdf)
Replaces Addendum 1
ENTRY Application
(PDF)
SAFETY
Requirements (PDF)
PHRF Rules and
Regulations (PDF)
PHRF Handicap
Application (PDF)
PHRF Handicap
Renewal (PDF)
PART 2 - RULES AND
CONDITIONS
1
MANAGEMENT
2 RULES
3 OTHER
RULES & REQUIREMENTS
4
ADVERTISING
5
ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
6 FEES
7
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8
MEASUREMENT, APPEALS AND CLASSES
9
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
10
RACING AREAS
11
SCORING
12
DECISIONS OF THE JURY
13
ARBITRATION
14
RESPONSIBILITY
15
PRIZES
16
AMENDMENTS TO THIS NOTICE
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5 ELIGIBILITY AND
ENTRY
5.1 Acura Key
West 2007 is open to the first 300 One Design, PHRF, and IRC
monohull boats, 24-85 feet LOA between hull perpendiculars, and
Corsair 28R multihull one designs that submit a completed entry.
5.2 Acura Key
West 2007 is open to those boats whose Owner or Skipper is a current
member of their National Authority (US SAILING for U.S. entries; to
join call 1-800-877-2451).
5.3 The
entry deadline is 1700, December 8, 2006. A completed entry
form, a signed waiver form and the entry fee must be received by
Premiere Racing by December 8, 2006 to avoid the late fee of $200.
No entries will be accepted after December 26, 2006 without an
additional surcharge. Entry acknowledgment will be sent to the first
300 valid entrants shortly after entry receipt.
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5.4 The following
one design classes are invited to participate: Beneteau First
36.7, Beneteau First 40.7, C&C 99, Corsair 28R, Farr 40, J/105,
J/109, J/120, J/80, Melges 24, Melges 32, Mumm 30, Swan 45, T-10 and
TP52. At the discretion of the Race Chairman, one design classes
and groups of boats wishing to race level will be provided a
separate class start or scored as a separate sub-class within their
class based on the number of entries and the event classes that are
established.
5.5 PHRF entries
must have a PHRF handicap of 175 or less. Entrants who competed in
Acura Key West 2006 or Acura Miami Race Week 2006 and whose boats
will be in the identical configuration do not need to submit the
full handicap application again or the application fee. They must
instead submit
the renewal application and all current PHRF handicap
certificates. All other PHRF entrants must submit a
completed PHRF handicap application, all current PHRF
handicap certificates, and US$60 (check payable to Premiere Racing,
Inc.) prior to the December 8, 2006 entry deadline. After that date
a late fee of US$100 must accompany the PHRF application. Current
local certificate(s) are required by all PHRF entries for
measurement verification only. Assigned handicaps may differ from
local handicaps and from the Acura Key West 2006 or Acura Miami Race
Week 2006 handicap in the case of a renewal application. A Key West
PHRF certificate will be faxed or mailed to entrants after the PHRF
Consortium has assigned a handicap. PHRF entrants should not wait
for their Key West handicap certificate before submitting their
entry.
5.6 IRC racing
will be offered providing sufficient entries are received and
satisfactory classes can be established. IRC entries must have a
minimum TCC of 0.970. Competitors wishing to race under IRC must
submit a copy of their 2006 valid “Endorsed” IRC rating certificate
with their completed entry form prior to the December 8, 2006
deadline. IRC rating applications for US flagged boats can be
obtained through US SAILING (401-683-0800 or
IRC@ussailing.org). Boats from other nations should consult
their rating office or contact
www.rorcrating.com.
5.7 International Team
Competition
5.7.1 Acura Key
West 2007 will feature an International Team Competition. The
competition will be based upon cumulative scoring of
national/regional teams composed of three boats competing in three
separate classes, provided there are sufficient entries in each
class. The participating classes will be selected from the Farr 40,
Melges 24 and the Mumm 30 classes. Each country/region may enter as
many as three teams of boats. Teams may be nominated from
geographically recognized regions such as Europe or the Pacific Rim
when there are not sufficient boats from a single country
represented to constitute a three-boat team. Team nominations should
be received in writing no later than December 15, 2006. Team
applications are available by calling Premiere Racing or on the
event web site.
5.7.2 If a three
boat team cannot be created from one country or region, two of the
three boats on each team may hail from or be chartered by
representatives from the country or region represented. At least 30%
of the crew members from those two boats should be nationals or
legal residents of that country or region.
5.8 Each owner,
skipper and individual participating crew member shall execute a
waiver of liability and media release / crew waiver. This form will
be available on the event web site and on site at Acura Race
Headquarters.
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6 FEES
6.1 The entry
application shall be accompanied by an entry fee. The entry fee,
based on LOA, is delineated below. An administrative fee of US$100
will be applied to any cancellations.
24'
$675
25' - 29' $725
30' - 34' $775
35' - 39' $875
40' - 44' $1,050
45' - 49' $1,200
50' - 54'
$1,400
55' + $1,600
A boat's LOA is to be
rounded to the lower whole number (i.e. 29.01' = 29' and 29.99' =
29') for the purpose of determining entry fees.
6.2 A Race Week
Access Card will be required for each person participating in any of
the event's shoreside activities. The card provides access to the
race week reception tent and Industry Partner exhibit area for six
evenings. Shoreside activities will include trophy presentations,
seminars, beverages, raffle prizes, Sponsor and Partner
demonstrations, panel discussions, snacks, race video, music and
local Key West entertainment. Access Cards, which are optional, are
US$50 in advance and US$60 on-site.
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7 PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
OF EVENTS
Saturday, January 13
1000-1800 One Design
Crew Weigh-In / Bow Stickers &
Numbers Available for
Pre Registration Pick Up
Sunday, January 14
0800-0900 Filing of
PHRF Rating Appeals
0900-1200 PHRF Rating
Appeal Hearings
1000-1800 One Design
Crew Weigh-In
1100-1700 Registration
1600-1700 All-Star
Panel Discussion
1700-1730 Skippers'
Meeting
1800-2000 Welcoming
Reception
Monday-Friday, January
15-19
0830 Harbor
Start
1000-1630 Racing
1630-1800 Shoreside
Activities and Seminars
1800-2000 Prize Giving
and Evening Party
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PART 2 - RULES AND
CONDITIONS
1
MANAGEMENT
2 RULES
3 OTHER
RULES & REQUIREMENTS
4
ADVERTISING
5
ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
6 FEES
7
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8
MEASUREMENT, APPEALS AND CLASSES
9
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
10
RACING AREAS
11
SCORING
12
DECISIONS OF THE JURY
13
ARBITRATION
14
RESPONSIBILITY
15
PRIZES
16
AMENDMENTS TO THIS NOTICE
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8 MEASUREMENT, APPEALS
AND CLASSES
8.1 The
preliminary scratch sheet will be available on or about December 30,
2006 on the event web site.
8.2 PHRF
8.2.1 Best
efforts will be made to have the preliminary PHRF class breaks with
the PHRF handicap for each entry posted on the event web site by
December 30, 2006. Additionally, they will be posted on-site at
Acura Race Headquarters no later than 1800 on Saturday, January 13,
2007.
8.2.2 PHRF Class
Breaks: In an effort to provide 'like racing' under PHRF, boat
displacement, sail area to displacement, and other factors will be
considered when determining class breaks. Rating adjustments of up
to 3 seconds per mile may be assigned to boats after class splits
are determined.
8.2.3 Premiere
Racing will appoint a Special PHRF Handicapping Appeals Committee.
Those owners who wish to appeal their handicap or the handicap of a
competitor must pay an administrative fee of US$150 for each
handicap they are appealing and submit their appeal in writing to
Premiere Racing no later than Wednesday, January 3, 2007. Checks
should be payable to Premiere Racing, Inc. If the appeal is denied,
this fee will be donated to race week’s official charity -
Shake-A-Leg Miami. If the appeal is upheld the fee will be returned
to the appellant. Appeals should be filed only if there is new and
relevant information that the Consortium was unaware of at the time
the handicap was assigned. Any questions pertaining to PHRF
handicaps should be referred to Premiere Racing and not to the
individual members of the PHRF Consortium.
8.2.4 No appeals
will be accepted on-site except those dealing with administrative or
certificate errors. On-site appeals must be submitted at Acura Race
Headquarters between 0800-0900 Sunday, January 14, 2007. Both
appellant and owner/representative of the boat whose rating is being
appealed (if applicable) must be at Race Headquarters at 0900 for
the appeal hearing. The appellant is responsible for notifying the
owner of the boat whose rating is being appealed (if applicable).
Appeal forms are available by calling Premiere Racing.
8.3 IRC
8.3.1 The IRC
Rating Authority has directed that the 2006 IRC Rules shall apply
and that the validity of the 2006 IRC certificates is extended for
the purpose of the Acura Key West 2007.
8.3.2 Owners must
provide an “Endorsed” IRC rating certificate. To insure receipt of
an endorsed certificate by the December 8 deadline, US flagged boats
are to submit a fully completed, measurer verified IRC application
to
IRC@ussailing.org prior to
November 24, 2006. Boats from other nations should consult their IRC
Rule Authority or contact
www.rorcrating.com.
8.3.3 Rating
changes must be submitted to US SAILING (or for non-U.S. boats to
their appropriate IRC Rule Authority) prior to 1700 (EST) Friday
January 5, 2007. Acceptance of changes submitted after that date
require the approval of the RORC Rating Office.
9 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
The Sailing Instructions
will be available on or about January 3, 2007 on the event web site
and at Race Headquarters beginning on Saturday, January 13, 2007.
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10 RACING AREAS
It is anticipated that
there will be four separate racing areas, one for each Division. As
entries and class splits are not known in advance, it is not
possible to assign definitive racing areas in advance for all PHRF,
IRC and One Design boats. The preliminary class assignments listed
below are based on past entries and are subject to change. The most
likely rendezvous locations for each Division follow:
Division 1 -
Swan 45, Farr 40, Mumm 30:
West of the
Main Ship Channel and west of Division 2,
approximately 3.8NM West/Southwest of buoy G"9"
Division 2 -
TP52, IRC, J/120, J/109, Melges 32, Larger PHRF classes:
West of the
Main Ship Channel, approximately 1.5NM South/Southwest of buoy G"9"
Division 3 -
Melges 24, J/105, J/80:
East of the
Main Ship Channel, approximately 2.2NM Southeast of buoy G"9"
Division 4 -
Corsair 28R, C&C 99, T-10, Smaller PHRF classes:
South of
Stock Island, approximately 4.2NM East of buoy G"9"
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PART 2 - RULES AND
CONDITIONS
1
MANAGEMENT
2 RULES
3 OTHER
RULES & REQUIREMENTS
4
ADVERTISING
5
ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
6 FEES
7
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8
MEASUREMENT, APPEALS AND CLASSES
9
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
10
RACING AREAS
11
SCORING
12
DECISIONS OF THE JURY
13
ARBITRATION
14
RESPONSIBILITY
15
PRIZES
16
AMENDMENTS TO THIS NOTICE
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11 SCORING
11.1 Nine races
are scheduled of which three must be completed to constitute a
series. A maximum of three races may be held on any race day.
11.2 Except for
the TP52, Swan 45, Farr 40, Mumm 30 and J/105 classes, a boat's
series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her
worst score subject to rule 89.3(b) if at least seven races are
completed. For the TP52, Swan 45, Farr 40, Mumm 30 and J/105
classes, a boat's series score will be the total of her race scores.
No scores will be excluded.
11.3 PHRF Scoring
11.3.1 PHRF Classes will
be scored using the handicaps provided by the Key West PHRF
Consortium with the actual course distances used.
11.3.2 For the PHRF
National Championship, PHRF Classes will be scored utilizing a
combined objective and subjective criteria (posted
on the event web site).
11.4 The IRC Classes
will be scored using the IRC Time Correction Factor using time on
time scoring.
12 DECISIONS OF THE
JURY
12.1 An
International Jury will be constituted in accordance with RRS 70.4,
90(b) and Appendix N.
12.2 All
decisions of the International Jury will be final in accordance with
RRS 70.4.
13 ARBITRATION
For protests involving
an alleged breach of the rules of Part 2 of the RRS, a short
arbitration hearing will be held prior to a protest hearing. This
modifies Part 5 Section B of the RRS.
14 RESPONSIBILITY
14.1 The safety
of a boat and its crew is the sole and inescapable responsibility of
the Skipper who must ensure that the boat is fully sound, thoroughly
seaworthy and manned by an experienced and physically capable crew.
Neither the establishment of regulations or inspection of a boat in
any way limits or reduces the complete and unlimited responsibility
of the Skipper.
14.2 It is the
sole and inescapable responsibility of each boat to decide whether
or not to start or continue in any race.
14.3 Premiere
Racing and participating Sponsors and Industry Partners of Acura Key
West 2007 do not accept responsibility for loss of life or injury to
participants or others, or for the loss or damage to any vessel in
any way or from any cause during or related to this event.
15 PRIZES
15.1 Regatta
class awards will be presented to first, second and third place
boats each day.
15.2 Overall
series awards based on the cumulative scores for the event will be
awarded to first, second and third place boats in each class after
the final race.
15.3 For classes
with fewer than 8 entries, daily and series awards for first and
second place boats will be awarded.
15.4 Specialty
Trophies: A Boat of the Day award will be presented for each day's
top performer. The first place team participating in the
International Team competition will be recognized with the
International Team Trophy. The PHRF National Championship Trophy
will be awarded to the week's top PHRF performer. The Acura Boat of
the Week Trophy will be awarded to the Overall Winner of Race Week.
16 AMENDMENTS TO THIS
NOTICE
Premiere Racing reserves
the right to amend this notice. Any amendments of this notice made
prior to January 9, 2007 will be posted on the event web site. All
amendments will be posted on the Official Notice Board and copies
will be available at Race Headquarters.
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