Notice of Race 2009

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1 RULES
1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing, the rules of each class, the Caribbean Sailing association (CSA) rating rule and the Sailing Instructions
1.2 If there is a conflict between languages the English text will take precedence
2 ADVERTISING
  Advertising will be restricted to Category C.
3 ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
3.1

3.1 The regatta is open to the following classes:

OPEN SPINNAKER:
CSA Rating Rule

OPEN NON SPINNAKER:
CSA Rating Rule

Multihull:
CSA Rating Rule

BAREBOAT:
Boats of this class will be restricted to recognized bareboat fleets acceptable to the Race Committee. Only equipment provided as standard by the bareboat company will be allowed. No spinnakers, spinnaker poles, whisker poles or second headsail will be permitted. CSA Rating Rule class(es).

3.2 Eligible boats may enter by completing the entry form on www.goldenrockregatta.com, or send an email to info@goldenrockregatta.com
4 CLASSIFICATION
  The ISAF Sailor Classification Code will apply.
5 FEES
  Required fees are $ 8 per foot.
For members of CSA associated yacht clubs the entry fee will be $7 per foot.
Boats may instead enter per Individual Race at a fee of $ 100,00 per race.
Fees are payable at registration at Captain Oliver’s Yacht Club, Oyster Pond.
6 SCHEDULE
 

Wednesday Nov. 11th:

Registration:
Entries are registered on the Committee Boat opposite the Dinghy Dock in Oyster Pond.

  19,00 hrs Welcoming Party in Captain Oliver's Yacht Club.
 

Thursday Nov. 12th:
10,00 - 12.00 hrs
14,00 - 18,00 hrs

19,00 - 20,00 hrs

Late Entries:
on the Committee Cat in Oyster Pond
on the Committee Cat in Bobby’s Marina.

Regatta Briefing and welcoming dinner at Chesterfields

 

Friday Nov. 13th:

09,00 hrs Start
14,00 hrs Finish

19,00 hrs

The St. Rose “Anguilla Trophy”

Great Bay, St. Maarten –  Road Bay, Anguilla

BBQ on the Beach

 

Saturday Nov. 14th:

09,00 hrs Start
14,00 hrs Finish 

The “De Wilgen Vastgoed Cup”.

Road Bay – Grand Case, St. Martin
Free night on the Town in Grand Case

 

Sunday Nov. 15th:

08,00 hrs Start
16,00 Finish 

The “Windward Adventures Trophy”

Grand Case Bay – Oranjestad, St. Eustatius
Free night on Statia

 

Monday Nov. 16th:

09,00 – 16,00 hrs
19,00 hrs

The “Nustar First Salute Trophy”

“Fort Orange Up & Down Races”
Fort Orange Prize-giving – Party in Lower Town.

 

Tuesday Nov. 17th: 

09,00 hrs Start  
19,00 hrs  

The “Presidente Cup”

Oranjestad – Oyster Pond St. Maarten
Prize-giving & Farewell Buffet Dinner in Captain Oliver’s Restaurant
Party continues at the piano-bar!

7 MEASUREMENTS
  Each boat shall produce a valid measurement and rating certificate. You will need an updated 2009 rating certificate. All certificates must be stamped and dated 2009 even if you just got your boat measured in 2008 it has to be checked by a measurer and reissued; this takes very little time. The cost will be the amount for the 2009 stamp and administration cost. Please have this done before coming to registration.
8 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
  The sailing instructions will be available on registration at the Regatta Committee Boat in front of the Dinghy Dock in Oyster Pond.
9 SCORING
  All racing will be scored on a low point system.
10 PRIZES
  Daily prizes will be awarded to the winner of the daily race in her class. The overall winner over 4 days will be awarded “The Governors Trophy”. The winner of the 5th Day will be awarded the Presidente Cup.
11  DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
  The Golden Rock Regatta Organization, and any other party involved in the organization and conduct of the Golden Rock Regatta disclaims any liability for personal injury, personal or material damage whatsoever, sustained prior to, during or after The Golden Rock Regatta. Your entry in The Golden Rock Regatta will constitute a declaration of acceptance of all disclaimers made by the regatta.
12 FURTHER INFORMATION
  For further information please contact Juul Hermsen, tel +31 40 2428392.
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