1. RULES
Racing is governed by the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), RYA prescriptions, class rules, and these Sailing Instructions. In case of conflict, these Sailing Instructions prevail.
2. NOTICE TO COMPETITORS
Notices will be posted on official notice boards near the Race Office in Mount's Bay Sailing Club Dinghy pen and in the Porch of Penzance Sailing Club Clubhouse.
3. CHANGES TO SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
A change will be signalled by flag 'L' displayed ashore. The change will be posted as a Notice to Competitors at least two hours before the scheduled starting time of the first race on the day it will take effect.
4. SIGNALS MADE ASHORE
Signals will be displayed at a flagpole in the Mount's Bay Sailing Club Dinghy Pen and at the Penzance Sailing Club Clubhouse flagpole.
5. SCHEDULE OF RACES
Saturday 26th May 2018: Two Races back to back. Warning signal for first race at 1425hrs. Penzance S.C. to run.
Saturday 8th September 2018: Two Races back to back. Warning signal for first race at 1425hrs. Mount's Bay S.C. to run.
6. CLASS FLAG
For all races, the WARNING signal will be I.C. flag H.
7. RACE SIGNALS
All race signals, including the number of rounds, will be displayed from a Committee Boat displaying an ORANGE flag.
8. THE COURSES
8.1 Only ONE course will be set for each race.
8.2 The first race of the day will be a Windward / Leeward course. The second race of the day will be the old Olympic course.
8.3 All marks are to be rounded to port.
8.4 The turning mark is to be disregarded on the first leg and is a mark of the course on the final leg.
9. MARKS
Details of marks to be used will be published on club websites two days before the event and on club notice boards as per SI No.3 on the day of the event.
10. THE START
10.1 All classes will start together. The warning signal will be 5 minutes before the published start time.
10.2 The start line will be between a staff displaying an orange flag on the Committee Boat and a line Buoy.
10.3 A boat starting later than three minutes after the starting signal will be scored Did Not Start without a hearing.
10.4 Individual recall is replaced by ONE minute.
10.5 A general recall will be as RRS 29.2.
11. CHANGE OF THE NEXT LEG OF THE COURSE
Marks may be moved after the start, without notification, to maintain a good course.
12. THE FINISH
12.1 The finishing line will be between a staff displaying a blue flag on the Committee Boat and the Turning Mark.
12.2 If a shortened course is signalled, boats shall finish at the end of their current round.
13. TIME LIMITS
13.1 Boats failing to finish within 30 minutes after the first boat in their class sails the course and finishes may be scored Did Not Finish without a hearing.
13.2 When a race is becoming prolonged, IC Flag 'L' over 'H' may be displayed to indicate that the positions of all boats racing will be taken as their finishing positions.
14. DECLARATIONS
14.1 Competitors shall sign on indicating an intention to race before racing.
14.2 Competitors shall sign off upon return to shore declaring that they have completed the race in accordance with the rules or have retired.
14.3 The time limit for signing off shall be 90 minutes after the last boat has finished the last race of the day.
14.4 If a competitor fails to sign-on or sign-off in person, they shall incur a 20% penalty added to their score for the corresponding race or races.
15. PROTESTS AND REQUESTS FOR REDRESS
Protests and requests for redress shall be delivered to the Beachmaster or Sailing Secretary at either organising club no later than two hours after the last boat has finished.
16. SCORING
16.1 The Low point system of RRS Appendix A will apply.
16.2 The minimum number of starters to count for points in any Class Race will be two.
16.3 Six or less if less races are sailed will count for the series.
16.4 Points are awarded to boats and not to helms/crews.
16.5 Claims for average points will only be accepted for up to two races for persons helping in rescue boat or race management duties.
17. SAFETY REGULATIONS
17.1 Every owner/competitor warrants the suitability of his boat for the race or races in which it competes.
17.2 Adequate personal buoyancy shall be worn by all crewmembers at all times while afloat.
17.3 Every boat is advised to carry a rope suitable for towing that is not less than 10 metres in length and 6mm in diameter.
18. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Competitors participating in the racing programme entirely at their own risk. The race organisers shall not be liable for any loss, damage, death or personal injury howsoever caused to the owner/competitor, his skipper or crew.
19. INSURANCE
Each participating boat is required to hold adequate insurance and in particular to hold insurance against third party claims in the sum of at least £3 million.
20. RISK STATEMENT
Sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore 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, their crew and their boat to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the event;
b) They are responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew, 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, umpires and other officials and volunteers by the 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) Their boat is adequately insured, with cover of at least
