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2.2 The prescriptions
of US SAILING will not apply except its prescriptions to rules 68 (Damages),
76.1 and rule 76.3 (Exclusion of Boats or Competitors), and Appendix F
(Appeals Procedures), which will be 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.
3 OTHER RULES &
REQUIREMENTS
3.1 All boats shall
carry an operating VHF radio.
3.2 With the exception
of the Etchells class, all boats shall be sailed by at least 4 persons.
3.3 Crew weigh-ins are
required for the Farr 40, J/105, J/109, J/29, J/80, Melges 24, Mumm 30, Swan
45 classes and other One Design classes whose rules specify crew weigh-ins.
3.4 IRC crew weight and
limitations: The maximum total crew weight shall not exceed the product of
the Crew Number printed on the boat’s certificate, plus one, multiplied by
180 pounds. Crew weigh-ins are not required for IRC entries, but IRC Crew
Weight Limitations may be subject to protest. Boats shall sail with the same
crew in all races, unless crew change is approved by the Race Chairman. Any
request for changes in crew or crew numbers must be submitted to Acura Race
Headquarters in writing prior to the race in which the change is to take
place.
3.5 Premiere Racing’s
PHRF Rules and Regulations, which include PHRF crew limits, are
posted on the
event web site. Premiere Racing’s 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.
3.6 Acura Miami Race
Week 2006 will host the 2006 Transpac 52 Global Championship. There will be
a separate Notice & Conditions of Race and Sailing Instructions for the
Transpac 52 class. They will be posted on the event web site along with
additional information and requirements specific to the Global Championship.
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 and IRC),
will sail under Category C. Boats that intend to display advertising in
accordance with Category C must so indicate on their entry form. Competitors
are requested to respect the brand exclusivity of the Official Sponsors of
this event. Their participation enhances the event for all competitors.
4.2 All boats shall
display the event bow stickers on their bow while racing.
5 ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
5.1 Acura Miami Race
Week is open to the first 200 One Design, PHRF, and IRC monohull boats,
22-85 feet LOA between hull perpendiculars that submit a completed entry.
5.2 Acura Miami Race
Week 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, February 10, 2006. A completed entry form, a signed
waiver form and the entry fee must be received by Premiere Racing by
February 10, 2006 to avoid the late fee of $150. No entries will be accepted
after February 22, 2006 without an additional surcharge. Entry
acknowledgment will be sent to the first 200 valid entrants shortly after
entry receipt.
5.4 The following
one design classes are invited to participate: Beneteau First 36.7,
Beneteau First 40.7, C&C 99, Farr 40, Etchells, J/105, J/109, J/120, J/24,
J/29, J/80, Melges 24, Melges 32, Mumm 30, Swan 45, T-10 and Transpac 52.
Other 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 PHRF class at the discretion of the Race Chairman based on the number
of entries and the event classes that are established.
5.5 PHRF entries must
have a PHRF handicap of 135 or less and a minimum LOA between hull
perpendiculars of 26 feet. Entrants who competed in Acura Miami Race Week
2005 or Acura Key West 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 indicate such on the entry form. 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 February 10, 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. Miami handicaps may differ from local handicaps, and Acura Key West
2006 handicaps may be adjusted as per the PHRF Rules & Regulations to
account for the local Miami sailing conditions. The consortium reserves the
right to provide a new rating based on observed performance at Acura Miami
Race Week 2005 or Acura Key West 2006.
5.6 IRC racing
will be offered if sufficient entries are received and satisfactory classes
can be established. 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 February 10 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.
IRC entrants are also required to submit a completed PHRF application so
that rating determination and PHRF class assignment can be made if there are
insufficient IRC entries to form a stand-alone class. In this event, IRC
entries may be scored as a separate subclass within a PHRF class.
5.7 A Miami PHRF
certificate will be faxed or mailed to entrants after the PHRF Consortium
has assigned a handicap. PHRF entrants should not wait for their handicap
certificate before submitting their entry.
6 FEES
6.1 The entry
application shall be accompanied by an entry fee. The entry fee, based on
LOA for Ocean divisions, is delineated below. An administrative fee of
US$100 will be applied to any cancellations.
Ocean Divisions
24’-29’ $575
30’-34’ $625
35’-39’ $675
40’-44’ $825
45’-49’ $925
50’-54’ $1,025
55’ + $1,150
*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.
Biscayne Bay Division:
Melges 24, Etchells, J/24 - $375
6.2 Access Cards will
be required for each person participating in any of the event’s shoreside
activities. Premiere Racing will establish two race headquarters and regatta
social centers, one at Miami Beach Marina for the Ocean division competitors
and the second at the Shake-A-Leg Miami facility for Biscayne Bay division
competitors. The Access Card provides access to both sites and to the “South
Beach Regatta Rendezvous” at the Avalon Hotel on Saturday evening. Shoreside
activities will include weather briefings, complimentary beverages, raffle
prizes, sponsor demonstrations, snacks and hors d’oeuvres, race video, music
and a daily awards ceremony following the racing. Access Cards, which are
optional, will cost US$35 for Ocean division entrants and $US25 for Biscayne
Bay division entrants in advance. Access cards will cost $5 more on site.
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