Coconut Grove Sails & Canvas A-Cat Racing NOR
Location: Islander Resort, Mile Marker 82.1, US-1, Florida Keys, USA
Dates: 14 - 18 January 2013; A limited practice day: 13 January 2012 will be provided.
1. The organizing authority for these events is Coconut Grove Sails and Canvas inc.
2. Events: This will be two (2), two day events of A-Cat racing.
a. The Coconut Grove Invitational; 14 & 15 January 2013.
b. The Intergalactic; 17 & 18 January 2012.
c. Wednesday January 16th will be an alternative date in case of weather issues.
d. Scoring will be separate for the two racing events.
3. Rules:
a. The regatta will be governed by the Rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing, to be issued for 2013 and beyond.
b. No national prescriptions will apply.
4. Eligibility and Entry
a. The regatta is open to all members of the International A-Class Catamaran Association (IACA) and to their respective national associations.
b. Boats may preregister to enter by going to the internet address: http://www.usaca.info/ and follow link to calendar, then to events.
c. Registration form completion and entry fees will be accepted at any time now, at the OA, or at the Registration Table located in John Schiefers room after noon on Saturday12 January 2012. The registration form is included below.
5. Registration fee is $150 per boat, inclusive for all racing events.
6. No pre-qualifications are required. All entrants should be aware that these races are oceanside, within sight of land, inside the major reef, but likely more than one mile from shore. All competitors will be required to wear approved life preservers at all times while on board and certify at registration, that they are completely capable of righting their boat without assistance in moderate seas. Communication using a cell phone or VHF radio is allowed for emergency calls only.
7. No inspections are anticipated.
8. Schedule:
a. January 13, practice day: No signal will be flown before 12:00PM. Two races will be attempted.
b. The first signal for all days of racing, 14 through 18 January will be at 12:00 noon. Three or four races will be planned for race days.
9. Course to be raced: All races will be windward-leeward, twice around, with a gate for first time around. Course will be adjusted for wind conditions to make races 45 – 60 minutes in length.
10. Contacts: John or Carla Schiefer at Coconut Grove Sails and Canvas inc, schiefers@earthlink.net ;
phone # 305 323 7968. Ben Moon at bmoon@ronstan.us for early registration.
Registration Form Coconut Grove A-Cat Racing
One registration for both Coconut Grove Invitational and the Intergalactic
January 13 - 18, 2012
Skipper’s name (please print)
______________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________
Email address: ________________________________________ Fee Paid ($150.00) ________
Phone #: _________________¬¬¬¬¬_ My signature below certifies my A Cat Boat Class Compliant
Bow Number, if any: (Not required) _____ Sail #:_______ Boat Manufacturer: ________________________
Hull Color: ______________
Liability Insurance, minimum of $100K: Presented to RC: ____ (Committee member initials)
Required Safety Equipment: An approved personal PFD worn while on board, beverage for duration of racing, and clothing appropriate for conditions. Inspections may be made. Strongly suggested equipment items are: Either a water protected cell phone or a VHF radio for emergencies.
RELEASE, WAIVER AND COVENENT NOT TO SUE. Read before signing !
The undersigned acknowledges that in consideration of the efforts of the OA and host organization for being allowed participate in these races and the acceptance of this registration to race, HE (SHE) DOES HEREBY WAIVE AND RELEASE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS THE UNDERSIGNED MAY HAVE AGAINST THE OA and HOST, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AND ITS COMMITTEE MEMBERS, MEASUREMENTS, MEASURERS, AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES ARISING OUT OF THE ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR THESE RACES, AND DOES FURTHER COVENENT AND AGREE NOT TO SUE OR BRING ANY CLAIM OR CLAIMS OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER AGAINST THE OA OR HOST ORGANIZATION OR ANY OF THE PERSONS AND OFFICES NAMED OR UNNAMED, ABOVE WHO MAY BE ACTING ON THE OA, HOST, OR ITS OWN, BEHALF.
Signature, Skipper: ___________________________________________, Date: ______