OFFICIAL NOTICE OF RACE
(Effective January 1, 2008)
2008 NACRA
NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Caseville, Mi. USA
25th – 28th August 2008
Venue & Dates
The 2008 Nacra North American Championships will be held Monday, 25th through Thursday, August 28th, 2008 and sailed on Saginaw Bay, at Caseville, Michigan USA, Sailing beach will at adjacent to the Caseville County Park.
Organising Authority
The Organising Authority is the International Nacra Class Association (INCA) and Catamaran Racing Association of Michigan, under the authority of USSAILING.
Rules
The 2008 Nacra North American Championships will be governed by the 2005-2008 International Sailing Federation Racing Rules, the International Nacra Class Association Rules and this Notice of Race, except as any of these are altered by the Sailing Instructions. The English text of this Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions will prevail.
Eligibility
.Skipper must be a paid-up member of the International Nacra Class Association (INCA).
Advertising Category
The 2008 Nacra North American Championships shall rank as a Category C event in accordance with ISAF Regulation 20. The boats shall display advertising of the event sponsor(s) as required by the Organising Committee. Individual sponsorship conflicting with the event sponsor's business category shall not be allowed. For more information, please contact the INCA.
Entries
Mailed entries shall be made on the Official Entry Form only.
Official Entry Form will be available at http:/
Paper registration is to be returned with the registration fees to:
International Nacra Class Association
C/O
Eric Kennedy
8485 Woodridge Dr.
Davison, Mi 48423
USA
Fees
Registration fees are refundable until August 1, 2008 and will be as follows:
$280.00 USD Double-handed boat*
$230.00 USD Single-handed boat*
The registration fees are payable to Eric Kennedy by: Travellers Cheque, Bank Draft, Checks* or US Dollars.
*Check will be accept prior to Aug. 1, 2008
Registration Fees must be included with mailed entry forms and sent to INCA C/O Eric Kennedy. The method of payment shall be shown on the entry form. Payments that have been mailed should be received by August 1, 2008 (close of mailed entries) and shall include the official form of entry.
*All entries postmarked prior August 1, 2008 may take a $50.00 USD Credit .
Boats
All Nacra boats must be class legal. All Nacra Formula 18 boats shall sail under the Nacra F18 rules.
Sails
All sails must be class legal Nacra sails manufactured by a Performance Sports International, Inc. Licensee for Nacra. North America.
All boats must adhere to class rules and measurements, are subject to official verification at anytime.
Fleets
Five Nacras (model) constitute a Nacra North America Championship Fleet. Eight Nacras (model) or more will have its own start.
All Nacras (model) less than five boats will be scored as a Portsmouth Fleet.
Competitor’s Insurance
Each competitor must show proof of Liability Insurance with a minimum coverage in the amount of $150,000 USD that is valid while sailing in the United States. Competitors with foreign issued insurance policies must show proof that their insurance is valid while competing in the United States. Competitor’s proof of insurance and coverage must be provided at registration. Anyone chartering a boat from Performance Sports International, Inc. or a private individual must purchase Borrowed Boat and Liability Insurance at registration
On Site Registration
The Registration Office will be open as follows:
Sunday
24 Aug. 2008
3:00PM to 5:30PM
Registration will also be available on Saturday, Monday 25th at 8:30AM to 9:30AM
Teams must register on site during the times indicated. Failure to do so may result in ineligibility to sail in the event.
Tentative Schedule of 2008 Championship Races
Monday
TBA
Skippers Meeting
Monday 25th August
Schedule
First Race
Tuesday 26th August
Schedule
First Race
Wednesday 27th Aug.
Schedule
First Race
Thursday 28th Aug.
Schedule
First Race
Teams must register on site during the times indicated. Failure to do so may result in ineligibility to sail in the event.
Scoring System: The low point scoring system will apply: ISAF RR Appendix A .
Sailing Instructions: The sailing instructions will be made available at registration.
Trophies
Awards will be presented for the 2008 Nacra North America Championships as follows:
The overall winner in each class shall be declared the 2008 Nacra North America Champion.
A trophy shall be awarded, one per every five boats pre-registered in the Championship Fleet.
Nacra Formula 18 Class also shall be awarded trophies for a combined fleet of I-18, F18 & F18 Infusion.
Accommodation
The Official Hotel is the Bella Vista Inn in Caseville, Mi. Information is available: Here
CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION
Event Website: http:/
International Nacra Class Association
18oo East Borchard Ave
Santa Ana, Ca. 92705 USA
Telephone: 714-835-6416
Fax: 714-541-6643
Email: nacra@nacraclass.com
Nacra Fleet 1
C/O Eric Kennedy
8485 Woodridge Dr.
Davison, Mi 48423 USA
Email : erickennedy55@aol.com
Event Chairman: Eric Kennedy
Email erickennedy55@aol.com
Telephone: (810) 624-4673