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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