NACRA Queensland Championships Hervey Bay Sailing club Notice of Race 30th December 2020 to 5th January 2021
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NACRA Queensland Championships
Hervey Bay Sailing club
Notice of Race
30th December 2020 to 5th January 2021NOTICE OF RACE
The organising authority of the regatta is the Nacra Association of
Queensland district in conjunction with Hervey Bay Sailing Club.
1. RULES
1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined by the 2017-2020 World Sailing
Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS)
1.2 Australian Sailing Special Regulations Part 2 for Off the Beach Boats will apply.
1.3 The class rules of the Nacra Association of Australia Inc. shall apply.
2. ADVERTISING
2.1 Advertising will be restricted to Category A.
2.2 Boats may be required to display advertising chosen and supplied by the organizing authority.
ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
3.1 The regatta is open to all boats of the NACRA class.
3.2 All entrants must ensure their vessels are class legal.
3.3 Eligible boats may enter before the 18th December 2020 by completing and emailing the
attached entry form with online payment of the registration fee.
3.4 Late entries will be accepted with a late fee of $20 up to 1200 hours on the 30th
December 2020. EFT / credit card facilities will be available at HBSC.
3.5 Competitors must be current members of their National Authority and the NACRA
Association.
3.6 All competitors (Skipper or Crew) under the age of 18 years, must have his/her
guardian complete the “Guardian’s Consent” section on the registration form.
4. FEES
Required fees as follows:
Class / Division Entry Fee
Two person boat $280.00
One person boat $190.005. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
5.1 Event Timetable
Day / Date Event Times
30th December 2020 Registration 1030 to 1330 hours
30th December 2020 Meet and Greet 1800 hours
31st December 2020 Briefing 1030 hours
31st December Session 1 Not before 1200 hours
1st January 2021 New Year’s Day Rest Day
2nd January 2021 Session 2 Not before 1200 hours
3rd January 2021 Session 3 Not Before 1000 hours
3rd January 2021 Spit Roast 1800 hours
4th January 2021 Session 4 Not before 1200 hours
5th January 2021 Session 5 Not before 1000 hours
5th January 2021 Presentation Prizes ASAP After final Session
5.2 First warning signal not before the time indicated.
5.3 There will be no warning signal after 1400 hours on the 5th January 2021.
5.4 12 races are scheduled for Championships.
5.5 No more than 3 races will be conducted per racing session.
6. MEASUREMENTS
6.1 The equipment limitations as specified in the class rules shall apply.
6.2. A boat or equipment may be inspected at any time for compliance with the class rules and
sailing instructions. On the water, a boat can be instructed by a race committee, equipment
inspector or measurer to proceed immediately to a designated area for inspection
7. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
The sailing instructions will be available at registration.
8. VENUE
The venue is the Hervey Bay sailing club at 427 Charlton Esplanade
A map showing the location is available on the Hervey Bay Sailing Club website.
(http://)www.herveybaysailingclub.org.au
Racing Area map will be available with the sailing instructions.
9. THE COURSES
9.1 The course will be outlined in the sailing instructions.
10. SCORING
10.1 The Low Point System of Appendix A RRS 2017-2020 shall apply.
10.2 5 Sessions are scheduled of which 1 race must be completed to form the regatta.
10.3 When 5 or more races have been completed a boats final score will be the total of its race
scores excluding its worst score (1 drop).When 9 races have been completed a boats final
score will be the total of its race score excluding its worst 2 races (2 drops)
11. RIGHTS TO USE NAME AND LIKENESS
In participating in this regatta, a competitor automatically grants to the organising authority and the
sponsors of the event, the right in perpetuity, to make, use and show, from time to time and at their
discretion, any motion pictures, still pictures and live, taped or film television and other
reproductions of him/her during the period of the competition for the said event in which the
competitor participates and in all material related to the said event without compensation.
12. PRIZES
Prizes will be given as follows:
1) Trophies will be awarded to the helmsman and crew placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd in all classes.
2) A minimum of five entrants is required to constitute a class. Classes with less than five
entrants may be grouped and results will be determined on current AS yardstick.
3) Other prizes may be awarded by the Organising Authority.13. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
13.1 Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See rule 4, Decision to Race.
13.2 The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or
death sustained in conjunction with, or prior to, during, or after the regatta.
14. INSURANCE
14.1 Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a
minimum cover of $5 M or the equivalent.
14.2 All owners/competitors who agree to the terms and conditions on the Entry Form are deemed
to have made a declaration that they hold such cover.
15. FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information, please contact Warren Guinea by email at
www.briscat@briscatamaran.com.au
16. LINK TO ACCOMODATION
https://herveybaysailingclub.org.au/mdocs-posts/accomodation-guide/
www.stays.com.au
www.booking.com.au
17. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Wednesday 30th December - Meet and Greet Welcome Night – 1800 hours
Thursday 31st December - New Year’s Eve Fireworks c/ Fraser Coast Regional Council - tba
Sunday 3rd December – Spit Roast with Trivia Quiz - 1800 hours
Tuesday 5th January - Presentation Function - Pizza - ASAP after Sailing
Competitors Registration will include meals at the 3 social functions.
Non competitors will be able to purchase meal tickets for the social functions at Registration.
18. APPAREL
Event Apparel will be included in the entry fee and can be purchased during the Regatta for non-
competitors.
19. Venue
The Hervey Bay Sailing Club is situated on a beautiful 7 km white sandy beach, facing north, in the
delightful city of Hervey Bay, just 3 hours north of Brisbane. Its waters are protected to the east by
the heritage listed Fraser Island, making it an excellent sailing venue.
Over the years Nacra catamarans have held many titles at this venue including the 1ST Nacra 5.8
world titles in 1991.
Hervey Bay offers a wide variety of social activities for the whole family and support crew including:
Fraser Island, 12Km Charlton Esplanade, the Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere, Wetslide Water
Park. Go to : https://www.visitfrasercoast.com/things-to-do/
PLEASE NOTE
1. Hervey Bay Sailing Club will be seeking to comply with all the requirements of its COVID Safety
Plan. Your respect and assistance will be appreciated. There will be EFT facilities for all
financial transactions.
The Fraser Coast Regional Council car park adjacent to the HBSC Clubhouse will be
enclosed by a fence for the duration of the regatta. Your co-operation and patience will
be appreciated to optimize the use of this space. Cars are not to stay parked in the
regatta compound. Please review the Boat Park Management Plan which will be
available when you arrive at the HBSC site.ENTRY FORM
Queensland NACRA 2020 QLD Championships
Hervey Bay Sailing Club
Dates 30th December 2020 to 5th January 2021
Skipper Crew
Name Name
Address Address
City City
Email Email
Aust Sailing # Aust Sailing #
CLASS____________ SAIL NUMBER_______________ BOAT NAME___________________
Shirt Size Skipper_____________________ Shirt Size Crew_________________
BOAT OWNER AND CREW DECLARATION:
I agree to be bound by the World Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing 2017-2020 and all other rules that govern this event. I
acknowledge that Rule 4 (Decision to race) places me solely responsible for deciding whether or not to race and/or continue
to race. I further acknowledge and agree that participation in this event is entirely at my own risk. I hereby indemnify the
Hervey Bay Sailing Club, the Nacra Association of Australia Inc against any loss, damage, or personal injury arising as a result
of participating in any activity organised by the QNCA. I certify that I hold third party liability insurance to a minimum value of
$10 million in accordance with the Notice of Race. I agree that skipper/and crew (if applicable) comply with RRS 46 and the
AS Prescription and have and AS Number.
Signed ___________________________ Signed _________________________ Date _________
Owner/Skipper Crew
Guardian_____________________ Signed _______________________Date_________
Note: Guardian must sign for all competitors under the age of 18)
Entry Fee
One Person Boat $190.00 Two Person Boat $280.00 Total Amount $_______________
Please make cheques payable to: Australian Nacra Catamaran Assn. inc Queensland District 4214
or EFT Funds to: Australian Nacra Catamaran Assn. inc Queensland District
Bank Details
ANZ Banking Corporation
BSB 014 524
Account Number 101301355 (Tag with your Surname Name)
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