The North Sails 2010 International 420 Class National Championships and New Zealand Selection Trials for The 2010 World Championships.

25^th -28^th February 2010,

at the Murrays Bay Sailing Club

The Organising Authority is the Murrays Bay Sailing Club

513 Beach Rd, Murrays Bay

Notice of Race

1.0 Rules

1.1 The regatta will be governed by the ‘rules’ as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012.

1.2 The Yachting New Zealand Safety Regulations Part 1 shall apply.

1.3 The rules of the International 420 class will apply.

1.4 The Organising Authority may require all participating boats to display the event sponsor’s advertising in accordance with Regulation 20.3. d (1).

2.0 Changes to Racing Rules

The Racing Rules will be changed in accordance with rule 86 as follows:

2.1 For protests where only a Rule of Part 2 is alleged to have been broken an arbitration hearing will be offered prior to any formal hearing.

2.2 Rule 42 will be changed to allow boats to pump, rock and ooch as permitted by rule C.1.2.2 in their Class Rules.

3.0 Changes to Class Rules

4.0 Eligibility and Entry

4.1 The regatta is open to all boats of the International 420 class.

4.2 Advance entries will be accepted until the normal closing date of Friday 19^th February 2010, by completing the attached entry form accompanied by a fee of $120 and mailing it to Murrays Bay Sailing Club , PO Box 65-036 , Mairangi Bay , Auckland. The following documents must be submitted with the entry; proof of yacht club membership and proof of membership of the 420 Class Association.

4.3 Late entries, accompanied by an additional late entry fee of $40 may be accepted at the Race Committee’s discretion until 1700 hours on Wednesday 24thFebruary 2010.

4.4 Each boat shall submit a valid measurement or rating certificate at registration and in addition measurement checks may be made.

4.5 To be eligible to compete in this event each entrant and crew member shall be a financial member of a club recognised by the entrant and crew member’s national authority.

5.0 Schedule of Events

5.1 Measurement:

Wednesday 24th February 2010 from 1200 hours to 1800 hours at the Murrays Bay Sailing Club

5.2 Registration:

Wednesday 24th February 2010 from 1200 hours to 1800 hours at the Murrays Bay Sailing Club and Thursday 25th^th February 2010 from 0800 hours to 0900 hours at the Murrays Bay Sailing Club.

5.3 Briefing:

Thursday 25th^th February 2009 from 0900 hours at the Murrays Bay Sailing Club.

5.4 Racing Schedule:

The scheduled time of the warning signal for Race 1 is 1055 hours on Thursday25th February 2010, 3 back to back races are scheduled per day. A total of 12 races are scheduled. No warning signal shall be made after 1555 hours on Sunday 28^th February

6.0 Sailing Instructions

The Sailing Instructions will be available at registration.

7.0 Racing Area

The races will be held on the water off Murrays Bay

8.0 Courses to be Sailed

8.1 The courses will be trapezoid.

8.2 The target time of a race shall be 60 minutes. Failure to reach the target time shall not be grounds for redress.

9.0 Scoring

9.1 The low points scoring system of Appendix A will apply.

9.2 5 races will be required to be completed to constitute a series.

9.3 No score will be excluded until 4 races have been completed and a boat’s two worst scores will be excluded when 10 races have been completed.

9.4 Open and women’s boats will race and be scored as one fleet.

10.0 Alternative Penalties

Appendix P will apply with the exception that rule P2.3 will not apply.

11.0 Selection

For the selection of NZ teams for the 2010 International 420 World Championships, see NZ 420 web site for selection guidelines. www.420sailing.org.nz

12.0 Prizes

The following prizes will be awarded:

· A trophy for the overall Winning 420 Team

· A trophy for the first Female 420 Team

13.0 Team Support Boats

13.1 Team support boats will be allowed.

13.2 Support boats must be registered with the Organising Authority at registration (clause 5.2 above).

14.0 Launching and Retrieving

All boats will lauch and retrieve from the Mutrrays Bay Sailing Club

15.0 Substitution of Crews

Substitution of crews will not be allowed without prior written approval of the Race Committee, and then only in exceptional circumstances.

Entry Form

The 2010 International 420 Class National Championships and New Zealand Selection Trials for The 2010 World Championships.

25^th -28^th February 2010,

Murrays Bay Sailing Club

Class

Country Code on Sail

Sail Number

Organising Authority:

Hull Colour

Boat Name

Murrays Bay Sailing Club

513 Beach Rd

PO Box 65 076

Mairangi Bay

North Shore

Helmsperson		Crew
First Name		First Name
Surname		Surname
Gender		Gender
Male / Female		Male / Female
Date of Birth		Date of Birth
Nationality		Nationality
Yacht Club		Yacht Club
Address		Address
Email		Email
Phone - Home	Phone – Mobile	Phone - Home	Phone –Mobile

I agree to be bound by the Racing Rules of Sailing and all other rules that govern this event. I understand that yacht racing has inherent risks and dangers that are beyond the control of the organizing authority. I understand that neither the organising authority and its officers, members and servants nor other persons assisting with the conduct of the regatta accept any responsibility in respect of any injury or loss to person or property that may be sustained by reason of participation in the regatta or howsoever arising in connection with the regatta.

I agree to the use of my photograph(s) and other relevant information in any event publicity and in the ongoing promotion of New Zealand yachting. I agree to the Organising Authority and Yachting New Zealand holding the above information for the general administration and well-being of the sport, and for them to retain, use and disclose the information to affiliated organisations and any other persons or organisations that Yachting New Zealand believes will further the interests and objectives of Yachting New Zealand. I acknowledge my right to access to and correction of this information. The consent is given in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993.

Helmsperson’s Signature					Crews Signature
Date					Date
Parent/Guardian’s Signature (if sailor under 18 years old)					Parent/Guardian’s Signature (if sailor under 18 years old)
Date					Date
Enclosures (if stated as required to be presented in Notice of Race)
Entry Fee	Proof of Club Membership		Proof of Class Assn Membership			Proof of Date of Birth		Measurement / Rating Certificate
Office Use
Entry Fee Paid		Cash / Cheque / Eftpos		Date			Comment