Notice of Race

NOTICE OF RACE

Published 1^st November 2009

(Updated 10^th March 2010)

For the Sawadee.com Regatta Samui, 29^th May to 5^th June 2010

The Regatta organisers wish to mention to all participants that the underlying aim of the event is to provide competitive and enjoyable racing for all crews, irrespective of the design or vintage of their boats.

AUTHORITY

ORGANISING AUTHORITY

The Regatta is organised by the Sawadee.com Regatta Samui Organising Committee under the auspices of the Boat Racing Association of Thailand.

All enquiries and entries should be addressed to:

The Secretary, Koh Samui Regatta,

MobyElite C/o Direct Solutions

2nd Floor

Tonson Building

Soi Tonson

Ploenchit,

Bangkok 10330 Thailand

Tel. (Hand Phone) +66 (0)86 9838 140

Fax. +66 (0)2 254 5532

E-mail: ksr@mobyelite.com

1. RULES

The Regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012 and by

The IRC 2010 Handicap Rules

The OMR rule for Multihulls

The Thai cap rating rules and the rules applicable to the rating system for the Club Class

The Australian Sports Boat Association, Sports Measurement System.

The Platu 25 International Class Rules, amended by the National Class Association of Thailand.

The Firefly 850 Sport One Design Rules

The IHCA Rules

This Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions

References herein to a Rule or Appendix are to the RRS or its Appendices unless otherwise stated

In the case of conflict the Sailing Instructions will prevail. (This changes Rule 63.7)

For the purposes of IRC Rules 26.1.5(d) and (e), this is a regatta run on consecutive days.

The Sailing Instructions will be available during registration.

No National prescriptions shall apply.

If there is a conflict between languages the English text shall prevail.

2. ADVERTISING

Advertising on a boat or by its crew is permitted in accordance with the ISAF Advertising Code. (formerly Category C) - Boats with advertising material incorporated should include details with their Entry Form.

Boats may be required to display advertising chosen and supplied by Sawadee.com regatta Samui in the following positions throughout the regatta:

The Race Committee reserves the right to forbid items of advertising which may conflict with Sawadee.com regatta Samui sponsors, or in any way offend Thai laws or customs by their nature.

3. ELIGIBILITY

The Regatta will have the following classes. The Race Committee (RC) may split classes into divisions. A minimum of 4 boats are required to constitute a class or division. If less than the required minimum entrants are received the RC may join two classes. The RC reserves the right to adjust the eligibility criteria and / or reallocation of boats in the interests of fair competition. The determination of eligibility criteria and the allocation of boats to particular classes or divisions shall not be grounds for protest or redress.

Racing

Monohull keelboats with:

Sport Boats

Monohull keelboats:

IRC

Monohull keelboats with a current valid IRC 2010 certificate.

As specified above, the Race Committee may split this class into:

Multihull

Multihull (catamaran and trimaran) boats of a size and condition acceptable to the Race Committee. Entrants should have a current valid OMR certificate. If a boat does not possess a current valid OMR certificate, an OMR rating will be calculated by the Race Committee based on the principles of the current OMR rule.

As specified above, the Race Committee may split this class into:

Racing Multihull (only multihulls with a current valid OMR certificate)

Cruising Multihull

Beach Catamarans

Beach launched Catamarans of a size and condition acceptable to the Race Committee.

Bareboat Charter

Racing under the IRC Handicap system. Each boat must be confirmed to be part of a bona fide bareboat charter fleet and their design based on standard production models with shoal keel configuration designed for charter/cruising. Boats will be sailed in charter trim utilizing a coach-roof fixed traveller, with standard mainsail, jib and one cruising chute/spinnaker with or without pole. Boats that are chartered with full sail inventories, cockpit fixed traveler and or not carrying a full charter inventory are not eligible.

Boats must carry all the equipment normally carried on a bareboat charter in its normal position except for the dinghy and its motor, oars and fuel tank. Biminis and sail covers may be removed and stowed below, but must remain on board. Any boats found to be stripped or lightened shall be subject to a penalty. Boats must comply with all safety requirements including, no part of an anchor shall overhang the bow while racing.

For charter boats which are of custom design, boats with racing configuration and/or deep keel configuration, the Committee will consider written applications for inclusion of such boats in the Bareboat Class. Applications giving details of the boat and the reasons for consideration, should be received no later than 6^th May 2010.

Cruising Class

Boats, participating with the owner onboard, or charterers who are joining the regatta for the first time and are acceptable to the Race Committee. This class is designed shorthanded sailors and for cruisers that do not normally race and therefore may not have a valid handicap certificate.

One-Design Class Racing

One-design classes of more than 6 boats, may apply to the Race Committee for their own class status. Applications should be made to the Race Committee by the Class Association and must be submitted no later than 6^th May 2010.

All Classes:

Participating boats shall comply with the RYA-RORC Special Regulations, Safety and Equipment requirements of a Category 4 Regatta with the exception of Sport Boats and Beach Catamaran Classes which shall comply with the RYA-RORC Appendix J Category 5 Special Regulations. Boats shall comply with their Class Safety regulations, sail limitations and other regulations where they differ from ORC Category 5.

Any boats that do not comply fully with the requirements may apply to the Race Committee for dispensation. The Committee will consider written applications for inclusion of such boats giving details of the boat and the reasons for consideration, if received no later than 8 May 2010.

The requirement to be self righting will not apply to the Multihull and Beach Catamaran classes.

All boats may be subjected to inspection at any point during the regatta, and their entry may be refused or withdrawn in the interests of safety.

4. RATING

The IRC 2010 Rule will apply to Racing IRC and Charter Classes.

The current Australian Sports Boat Association SMS Rule will apply to Sportsboats. The current QCYC OMR Rule will apply to Multihulls.

Boats in the Cruising Class will be allocated a TCF by the Race Committee. The TCF may be adjusted during the course of the regatta. Calculation and adjustment of TCFs is not grounds for redress or protest.

Boats in the Cruising Multihull class, or, if the Multihull Class is not split as provided in Clause 2, non certified boats in the Multihull class, will be allocated a TCF by the Race Committee. The TCF may be adjusted during the course of the regatta. Calculation and adjustment of TCFs is not grounds for redress or protest.

IRC, SMS and OMR Certificates: Competitors wishing to enter a class which requires a current valid IRC, OMR or SMS certificate, shall provide a copy of their certificate with the entry form. Those competitors entering via the website, shall forward a copy of their certificate to the Regatta Office prior to 29th May 2010. Competitors are responsible for obtaining copies of certificates from the relevant issuing authority.

The original or a certified true copy of any required Rating Certificate shall be presented for inspection at the Regatta office no later than 24 hours prior to the Warning Signal of the first race.

An official IRC measurer may be present during the event to check new sails and modifications and may, at his discretion, require any boat in any class/division to be inspected. Any boat requiring measurement shall notify the Regatta office by 12 noon on 29^th May 2010 (Saturday). All charges and fees incurred by a boat in obtaining or modifying Rating Certificates shall be borne by the boat owner.

5. CREW LIMITATIONS

For Racing Class there shall be no restrictions on crew numbers during the Regatta (This changes IRC Rule 27.4)

For all other Classes, there shall be no restrictions on crew numbers or crew changes during the Regatta with the exceptions as detailed below:

6. SCHEDULE

Monday 31^st June – Saturday 5^th June 2010

7. INTERNATIONAL JURY

An International Jury, properly constituted in accordance with Appendix N of RRS 2009-2012, will be appointed for the Regatta. There shall be no appeal from the decisions of the international jury in accordance with Rule 70.5.

8. SCORING

The ISAF RRS Appendix A Low Point scoring System will be used. The Regatta is designated as a Series under Rule A2.

For all classes, a minimum of 2 completed races is required to constitute a series. If more than 4 races are completed one discard will be allowed. If a race is cancelled or abandoned by the Race Committee, the above minimum may be adjusted accordingly.

9. PRIZES

CLASS TROPHIES AND PRIZES

The Sawadee.com Regatta Samui Trophy shall be presented to the boat with the lowest score for the series, competing in Racing Class and that boat will be declared the overall winner of the 2010 Regatta.

Sawadee.com regatta Samui and its sponsors will award prizes, in each class and division, for:

Other prizes including prizes for individual races and divisional results and line honours may be awarded at the discretion of the Organising Committee.

10. ENTRY FEES

Up to and including May 1st 2010

Boat Entry Fee: (inclusive of Skipper's Fee) 12,500 THAI BAHT

Additional Crew Member Entry Fee: 3,500 THAI BAHT

The entry fee includes participation of skipper. An additional Crew fee of 3,500 THAI BAHT is payable at or before registration for each additional crew member and supporter participating in official functions and parties of the Regatta.

In the event of a race being abandoned or cancelled, entry fees will not be refunded.

If written cancellation of entry is received at the Sawadee.com Regatta Samui office before 1700 on Friday 21 May 2010. The whole fee less a 3,000 THAI BAHT administration charge will be refunded. After this deadline refunds will be made only in exceptional circumstances.

(No extra fee will be charged if the entry form has been submitted before 1^st May 2010. A late fee of 1000 THAI BAHT PER BOAT AND 500 BAHT PER CREW will be charged after this date).

Crew fees include complementary boat transfers during racing, transport to and from social events, all the official social events and the issue of complimentary Regatta souvenirs. Non-sailing participants may enjoy the social events upon payment of 1000 THAI BAHT per person per night, apart from the gala dinner which is subject to availability.

11. REGISTRATION

Owners wishing to enter their boats for SRS 2010:

May access the website www.samuiregatta.com at any time before 30^th May 2010, fill in the Entry Form and make payment by cheque or bank transfer and mail or fax to the address given on Page 1 of this NOR

12. INSURANCE

Boats are required to be adequately covered by appropriate third party liability insurance to at least the minimum amount of 1,000,000 US$ or THB equivalent, and entrants shall declare that such cover is and will be maintained in full force throughout the Sawadee.com Regatta Samui. Also it is recommended that all crew and others on board are adequately insured, including against medical costs.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS INSURANCE COVER SHOULD BE MADE PRIOR TO THE REGATTA. ADDITIONAL COVERAGE MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION.

13. IDENTIFICATION

All competing boats will be issued with a pair of hull stickers incorporating the Sawadee.com regatta Samui and sponsor logos and an identification number. The decals are to be secured to each side of the fore part of the hull for the duration of the Regatta.

All boats shall carry sail numbers in accordance with RRS Rule 77 and Appendix G. The Race Committee may relieve a boat of her obligations under this Clause, but only if a request is made to the Race Committee no later than 24 hours prior to the warning signal of the first race in which relief is sought.

14. SECURITY

Whilst the Regatta Organisers will do their best to arrange a safe environment for competing boats and crews, all entrants are cautioned to secure valuables at all times during the Regatta. Skippers are required to sign a Declaration upon registration, absolving the Sawadee.com regatta Samui Organisers of liability in the event of loss. Access to official social functions will be restricted to those who have paid the crew fee or social fee, and are identified by a security tag issued by the Sawadee.com regatta Samui organisers.

15. HOTEL RESERVATIONS

The Sawadee.com Regatta Samui relies heavily on the support of event partners and supporters. The regatta website will list the hotels who are supporting us this year, and those who have supported us in the past – www.samuiregatta.com.

Sawadee.com, our Principal Sponsor has also negotiated favorable rates with a selection of reliable hotels and supporters. Participants wishing to avail themselves of these facilities will find contact details on www.Sawadee.com

Sawadee.com regatta Samui staff will not undertake reservations on behalf of participating crews, or be responsible for the associated transport.

16. DISCLAIMER

The Organising Committee, the Race Committee, the Regatta sponsors and their representatives, officers, members and volunteers accept no liability whatsoever for any loss of life, property, personal injury, or damage caused by or arising out of the Regatta. Participants compete entirely at their own risk.