SYSAC

Padstow Race 2007

Sailing Instructions

  1. Rules
    1. The Regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS).
  2. Communications.
    1. Notices to Competitors will be posted on the Racing Notice Board in the SYSAC lobby.

3.Safety

It shall be the responsibility of each boat Captain to decide that the conditions are safe to sail and that their boat is properly equipped and insured. By putting to sea participants imply the suitability of their vessel and the competence of the skipper and crew for the expected or forecast conditions.

4. Start

The Starting System will be an announcement by the committee boat that the start sequence will begin. There will be:

5. The Start Line

The start line will be between the Observatory windows and the blue bouy at 6.30pm Fri 4th May 2007.

6. Marks of the Course

1st Mark – SWIG to port

2nd Mark – Newland Rock to Port

7. The Finish Line

A transit between Stepper Point light and the first Red can of the channel in the Camel estuary.

8. The Time Limit for the Race

Will be 18 hours

9. The Entry Fee

Will be £10 per boat

10. Prizes

Class 1 – IRC boats- a trophy for 1st boat

Class 2 – PY boats – a prize for 1st boat

Prizes will be presented in Padstow Harbour at 8.30pm Sat 5th May.

11. Race Briefing

5pm SYSAC yacht club Fri 4th May.