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Finn World Masters 2019
Royal Danish Yacht Club
Skovshoved, Denmark
June 7th to 14th
Sailing Instructions
The Organising Authority is the Royal Danish Yacht Club in conjunction with the International
Finn Masters Committee (IFMC) and the Danish Finn Class Association.
1 RULES
1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing
(RRS) and the “Part B – Finn World Masters Championship Rules” of the “Finn World
Masters Rules and Event Manual”. These may be changed, where permitted, by the
Sailing Instructions with the approval of the IFMC.
1.2 National authority prescriptions that apply: Danish legislation requires every boat to be
equiped with personal bouyancy for the number of persons on board at any time.
1.3 Decisions of the International Jury will be final as provided in RRS 70.5.
1.4 If there is a conflict between languages the English text will take precedence.
1.5 Appendix P "Special Procedures for Rule 42" will apply, but is changed as follows;
P2.3 is deleted and P2.2 will apply to a third and subsequent penalties. In accordance
with Class Rule A.6.2, the recommended wind speed for Class Rule C1.1 (2) is 12
knots.
1.6 Appendix T “Arbitration” will apply.
1.7 In RRS 44.2 insert after the first sentence: “However if Mark 1A is set, a boat may
delay taking a penalty for an incident in the zone around Mark 1 or on the leg between
Mark 1 and Mark 1A, until she has passed Mark 1A”.
1.8 In all rules governing this regatta:
a) [SP] denotes a rule for which a standard penalty may be given by the Race
Committee without a hearing, points equal to 5 places added to their race result. This
change rules 63.1 and A5.
b) [NP] denotes a rule that shall not be grounds for protests by a boat. This changes
RRS 60.1(a).
2 SAFETY REGULATIONS [NP]
2.1 Competitors shall wear personal flotation devices at all times while afloat, except
briefly while changing or adjusting clothing or personal equipment. This changes RRS
40. [SP]
2.2 During registration each competitor will receive an identification card with a unique and
personal number, and shall be fixed to the boat trolley (dolly) handle, in such a way
that the number is easily seen. This number will be the same Bow Number described
at SI 7.2. [SP]
2.3 Boats are not allowed to use other trolleys except the one with her respective
identification card. [SP]
2.4 All boats while not racing shall only be located at the boats parking area assigned
according to the “Official Boats Park Assignment”, published at the Official Notice Board
(ONB) and web site a few days before the event. [SP]
2.5 A boat that retires from racing shall notify any official Race Committee vessel before
leaving the racing area, or if that is not possible, shall notify the Race Office as soon as
possible after returning ashore. [SP]
2.6 When the Race Committee displays flag “V” with repetitive sounds or broadcasts ‘Code
Flag Victor’ on the designated VHF Channel, all official and coach boats shall monitor
VHF Channel 72 for search, rescue and other safety instructions. [DP]
3 CODE OF CONDUCT [DP][NP]
3.1 Competitors shall comply with any reasonable request from a regatta official.
3.2 Competitors shall handle any boats or equipment provided by the organizing authority
with proper care and seamanship, and in compliance with any written instructions.
4 REGISTRATION AND EQUIPMENT CHECKS [DP]
4.1 Competitors shall register at the Race Office and complete all required registration
and equipment inspection formalities before racing.
4.2 Equipment may be inspected at any time for compliance with the Class Rules and Sailing
Instructions. When instructed by an Event Equipment Inspector, a boat shall proceed
immediately to a designated area for inspection.
5 FORMAT OF RACING
5.1 The fleet will be split into 2 groups.
5.1.1 For each day, each boat will be allocated to a Group, designated by colour
(yellow or blue).
5.1.2 Group allocations will be determined by a random allocation system approved
by the IFMC. This allocation in groups will be made at the Race Office by the Principal
Race Officer and the Finn Masters Class secretary in conjunction with the Chairman of
the International Jury and two participants representatives, no later than 2000hrs on
the day before it will take effect.
5.1.3 If all Groups have not completed the same number of races by the end of a day,
the Groups with fewer races will continue racing the following day with the new
identification ribbon (see 7.1) although it may not correspond with the previous day
colour, until all Groups have completed the same number of races. All boats will
thereafter race in the new day’s Groups.
6 SCORING
6.1 A boat starting later than 4 minutes after her starting signal will be scored Did Not
Start. This changes RRS A4 and A5.6.2 Letter scores (RSS Appendix A, A11) will be based on the number of boats in the
largest fleet group, and not the total number of entries.
6.3 If at the end of the regatta some boats have more race scores than others, the other
boats will be awarded average points of all races completed (without discards) of races
they have not completed so that all boats have the same number of race scores.
6.4 To request correction of an alleged error in posted race or series results, a boat may
complete a scoring enquiry form available at the Race Office.
6.5 Four races are required to be completed to constitute a valid Championship. When
fewer than 5 races have been completed, a boats series score will be the total of her
race scores. When 5 or more races have been completed, a boats series score will be
the total of her race scores excluding her worst score.
7 IDENTIFICATION [SP, NP]
7.1 Identification of groups: At registration each competitor will receive two (2) ribbons,
one yellow and one blue. While racing competitors will fly from the masthead so that it
is clearly displayed, the colour ribbon according to their assigned daily group.
Competitors will retain all two ribbons for the duration of the regatta. Replacements
will be provided at cost of 5.-€, except in the event of loss due to collision at sea or
other reasonable justification.
7.2 Bow numbers: During registration each competitor will receive two unique number
stickers with a bow number which shall be fixed on each side of the front part of the
hull 200mm (+/- 100mm) from the bow. In the case of a sticker being lost replacements
shall be obtained from the Race Office. Competitors shall make every reasonable effort
to ensure these numbers stay firmly affixed. The relevant area of the hull shall be
thoroughly cleaned and dried before application of the numbers.
8 COURSE AREA
8.1 The course área will be east of Skovshoved Harbor.
Racing area9 COURSES
Course Outer loop Course Inner loop
O2 Start-1-2-3s/3p-2-3p-Finish IA2 Start-1-1A-4s/4p-1-2-3p-Finish
9.1 If a gate mark is missing the remaining single mark shall be left to port.
9.2 No later than the warning signal, the Race Committee signal vessel will display the
course designation and the approximate compass bearing of the first leg.
10 MARKS
Course Marks: 1, 2, 3s/3p, 4s/4p orange cylinders
Changing marks: Yellow cylinders
1A (Off-Set) marks: Red cylinders
Starting marks: Race Committee vessels
Finishing marks: Committee vessel and a Red cylinder
11 CLASS FLAGS
11.1 The Class flag will be the class insignia on a white background.
11.2 When a flag is shown with a colour group flag, this signal will only affect to these
groups.
11.3 Class flag used as a warning signal will be class flag over colour group flag.12 THE START
12.1 The starting line will be between staffs displaying orange flags on the starting marks.
12.2 To alert boats that the first race in a sequence of races will begin soon, the orange
starting line flags will be displayed with one sound at least five minutes before the
warning signal.
12.3 Sound signals will be made from both ends of the starting line. Missing sound signals
will not be ground for redress.
12.4 If First Substitute or Answering Pennant is displayed it will be displayed from both ends
of the starting line with two sounds. Missing signalling at the Port end of the starting
line will not be grounds for redress.
12.5 The warning signal for the subsequent starts of a group of sequences, will be made as
soon as practicable after the previous start.
12.6 Starting procedure: Races will be started using either rule 30.3 or rule 30.4.
12.7 Starting order: The intention of the RC will be the following schedule:
1st start: Yellow group Course O2
2 nd
start: Blue group Course IA2
The intention of RC is to keep 10 minutes gap between start of the first and second
group. This course assignment can be changed. The final and official assignment to
courses will be posted on board of the Race Committee vessel, according to Sailing
Instruction 9.2. These changes will not be grounds for redress.
12.8 Boats whose warning signal has not been made shall avoid the starting area during
start sequences for other fleets. [SP] [NP]
13 THE FINISH
13.1 The finishing line will be between a staff displaying an orange flag on a Race
Committee vessel and the finish mark.
14 TIME LIMITS AND TARGET TIMES
14.1 Time limits and target times are as follows:
Races Time Mark 1 Finish Target
limit Window Time
1 or 2 races per day 120 40 min 20 min 75 min
min
3 races per day 120 40 min 20 min 60 min
min
Boats that do not finish within the time stated in the Finish Window after the first boat
sails the course and finishes will be scored Did Not Finish without a hearing. This
changes RRS 35, A4 and A5.
14.2 If no boat rounds Mark 1 within the Mark 1 time limit, the Race Committee shall
abandon the race.
14.3 No race will be started in less than 5 or more than 20 knots measured on the
Committee vessel at deck level. The final decision will be taken by the RO and it will
not be grounds for redress.
15 COMMUNICATIONS WITH COMPETITORS & SIGNALS MADE ASHORE
15.1 Notices to competitors will be posted on the Official Notice Board located next to the
Race Office.
15.2 Signals ashore will be displayed on the flag pole located on the northern harbor pie in
front of the restaurant next to the Club house (see Addendum A – Facilities and
harbour allocations).
a) When flag AP is displayed ashore, ‘1 minute’ is replaced with ‘not less than 60
minutes’ in the race signal AP.
b) When Flag D is displayed ashore together with a colour group flag, that fleet shalllaunch. No other fleet shall launch unless their colour group flag accompanies Flag
D. Boats whose colours are not displayed shall keep clear of the launching area. [SP]
[NP]
16 CHANGES TO SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
16.1 Any change to the format or schedule of races will be posted by 20:00 on the day before
it will take effect and any other change to the Sailing Instructions will be posted before
“D” flag signal described in SI 15.2.b.
17 SCHEDULE OF RACES and OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS
Date Event Time Location/remarks
Friday June 7th Measurement 09.00-18.00 Inspection Area
Registration 09.00-18.00 Race Office
Saturday June 8th Measurement 09.00-18.00 Inspection Area
Registration 09.00-18.00 Race Office
Sunday June 9th Measurement/Registration 09.00-1600 Inspection Area
Competitor’s Meeting 12.00 Event Village
Practice Race (1 race scheduled) 14.00
Opening Ceremony 19.00 TBA
Monday June 10th Racing: First Warning Signal 12.00 2 races scheduled
Tuesday June 11th Racing: First Warning Signal 12.00 2 races scheduled
Wednesday June Annual Masters Meeting 10.00 Event Village
12th Racing: First Warning Signal 14.00 1 race scheduled
Official Dinner 19.00 TBA
Thursday June 13th Racing: First Warning Signal 12.00 2 races scheduled
Friday June 14th Racing Final Race 12.00 1 Race scheduled
Closing Ceremony & Prize giving ASAP Event Village
17.1 One or two races are scheduled for each day of racing. A maximum of two races per
day will be sailed, unless extended to three races with the approval of the FWM
President, and then only in order to complete a valid championship.
17.2 No warning signal will be made after 16:00 hrs on Friday May 14 th.
18 COURSE CHANGES
18.1 Courses will not be shortened. This changes RRS 32. The length and direction of legs
of the course may be changed in accordance with RRS 33.
18.2 To change the next leg of the course, the Race Committee will lay a new mark, move
the gate (or move the finishing line) and remove the original mark as soon as
practicable. When in a subsequent change a new mark is replaced, it will be replaced
by an original mark. After mark 1 has been replaced, mark 1A will not be reset.
19 PROTESTS AND REQUESTS FOR REDRESS
19.1 Protest forms are available at the Race Office. Protests and requests for redress or
reopening shall be delivered to the Race Office within the appropriate time limit.
19.2 The protest time limit is 60 minutes after the last boat has finished the last race in the
last fleet of the day or the RC signals no more races today, whichever is later.
19.3 Notices will be posted within 30 minutes of the protest time limit to inform competitors
of hearings in which they are parties or named as witnesses. Hearings will be held in
the Hearing Rooms, located next in “Sandslottet” (see Appendix A), beginning at the
time posted.
19.4 Notices of protests by the Race Committee, the International Jury or the Technical
Committee will be posted to inform boats under RRS 61.1(b).
19.5 A list of boats that have been penalized under Appendix P for breaking RRS 42 will be
posted.19.6 Penalties for breaches of Class Rules are at the discretion of the Protest Committee.
[DP]
19.7 On the last scheduled day of racing, a request for reopening a hearing shall be
delivered:
a) within the protest time limit if the requesting party was informed of the decision
on the previous day;
b) no later than 30 minutes after the requesting party was informed of the decision
on that day.
19.8 On the last scheduled day of racing, a request for redress based on a jury decision shall
be delivered no later than 30 minutes after the decision was posted. This changes RRS
62.2.
20 REPLACEMENT OF CREW OR EQUIPMENT [DP]
20.1 Substitution of competitors will not be allowed.
20.2 In the event of damage, boats and equipment may only be substituted with the written
permission of the regatta Equipment Inspector. If the damage occurs less than two
hours before the first scheduled start on a racing day, and before the start of the last
race of the day, carry on sailing with spare parts – even if they are not checked yet;
and the written permission of the regatta Equipment Inspector shall be applied for
before the end of the protest time limit at the end of the day in which the substitution
takes place. Change of Equipment forms are available at the Race Office.
Affected boats will be notified by the notice board and should present at measurement
area with damaged equipment, spare equipment and a new filled form which had be
provided by the Race Office.
21 OFFICIAL BOATS
21.1 Official boats will be marked as follows:
Official Committee vessel White flag
Race Committee signal vessel White flag with letter “RC”
Equipment Inspection White flag with letter “IM”
International Jury White flag with letter “IJ”
Rescue boats White flag with letter “RSQ”
Press, media and VIP White flag with letter “P”
22 SUPPORT BOATS [NP] [DP]
22.1 Support boats shall display their national flag or national letters at least 200mm high
and clearly visible from both sides.
22.2 Support boats shall not interfere with boats racing or official boats, or create a wave
that affects boats racing.
22.3 Support boats shall not be positioned:
a) Closer than 50 metres of any boat racing.
b) Within 50 metres of the starting line and marks from the time of the preparatory
signal until all boats have left the starting area, or the Race Committee signals a
postponement, general recall or abandonment.
c) Between any boat racing and the next mark of the course.
d) Within 50 metres of any mark of the course while boats are in the vicinity of that
mark.
e) Within 50 metres of the finishing line and marks while boats are finishing.
22.4 In addition, support boats that are motoring above 5 knots shall remain at least 150
metres from any boat racing.
22.5 Support boats shall comply with any reasonable request from a regatta official.
23 ADVERTISING, CAMERAS and ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT [DP] [NP]
23.1 The organising authority may provide boats to carry cameras, sound equipment orposition tracking equipment.
23.2 Competitors shall make a genuine effort to comply with the instructions for operating
the equipment provided by the organising authority.
23.3 While competitors should take every care of the equipment, the organising authority
alone is liable for loss or damage to the cameras and any equipment used for installing
the cameras on the boats.
23.4 For the purposes of RRS Part 2 and the related Definitions, cameras and camera
installation equipment are not considered to be part of the boat on which they are
installed.
23.5 Boats shall avoid contact with cameras and camera installation equipment on other
boats; however, a breach of this sailing instruction shall not be subject to any penalty.
24 RADIO COMMUNICATION and OTHER TRANSMISIONS [DP]
24.1 A boat shall neither make any kind of radio / data transmissions while racing nor receive
communications not available to all boats, except in an emergency or when using
equipment provided by the Organizing Authority. This restriction also applies to mobile
telephones.
25 PRIZES
25.1 Prizes will be awarded as described in NoR 13 as a minimum.
25.2 The prize giving ceremony will take place at the Regatta Village after Friday races
(TBA).
26 RISK STATEMENT
26.1 Rule 4 of the Racing Rules of Sailing applies.
26.2 Sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an
element of risk. By taking part in the event, each competitor agrees and acknowledges
that:
a) They are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and accept
responsibility for the exposure of themselves and their boat to such inherent risk
whilst taking part in the event;
b) They are responsible for the safety of themselves, their boat and their other
property whether afloat or ashore;
c) They accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by
their own actions or omissions;
d) Their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to
participate;
e) The provision of a race management team, patrol boats and other officials and
volunteers by the event organiser does not relieve them of their own
responsibilities;
f) The provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in
extreme weather conditions, as can be practically provided in the circumstances.
g) The fact that Race Officials conduct inspections, or not, of a boat does not reduce
the responsibilities of each competitor set out in this Notice of Race
27 PHOTOGRAPHY CONSENT
27.1 By entering the regatta competitors accept that they may be photographed and/or
videotaped participating in the regatta and/or using the regatta facilities and they
consent to the taking of such images and to the use, reuse, publication and
republication of such images in any media, in conjunction with the competitors name
or not, without compensation and without the competitors approval of such images or
any use thereof.Appendix A
A.1. Facilities and harbor
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