Saturday, March 13, 2010

Johns 50th Invitational Regatta - Notice of Race

1 RULES

1.1 Johns 50th Birthday Invitational Regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing, and as interpreted by John.

1.2 Certain rules may be changed at the whim of John and these changes may appear in full in the SIs……or they may not.

1.4 By participating in this regatta, a competitor grants to John the right in perpetuity to make, use and show, from time to time at his discretion, any photographs, motion pictures and live, taped or filmed television and other reproductions of him or her during the period of the competition without compensation.

2 ELIGIBILITY & ENTRY

2.1 All friends of John are eligible.


3 BOATS/MEASUREMENT
3.1 Competitors are encouraged to bring their own boats. Friends of John without boats are encouraged to attend the Skippers Meeting, where they will be assigned/auctioned as crew, schoolyard style. (John encourages bribes -, beer, rum, cookies, kisses)

4 FEES - The entry fee for all is a contribution to the competitive post race potluck / BBQ – John will be playing the role of Tom Colicchio as Head Judge

5 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

April 10th 11:30AM “Go – No Go” race determination e-mail to be sent –(potluck and dance are always “on”)

April 10th 2:30 Skippers Meeting/Crew Assignment Auction (deck of Port Madison Yacht Club) (John gets the first pick)

April 10th 3:00 First and Only Start – off PMYC docks (John gets to choose his spot)

April 10th 5:00 Race Time limit expires (John cannot be last)

April 10th 5:30 Potluck /BBQ starting signal (John (as head judge) is first in line)

April 10th 7:00 Award Ceremony (John will emcee (wearing sunglasses like at the 1996 Tasar Worlds))

April 10 8:30 Dancing to RockCandy at Clearwater Casino


6 ADVANCE REGISTRATION - Competitors shall register in advance by sending an rsvp email to evite.com Entry deadline is April 9th. Late fee of 750ml Mt.Gay or Meyer’s rum applies thereafter.

7 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS - The sailing instructions be given verbally by John at the Skippers meeting.

8 PENALTIES FOR BREAKING RULES OF PART 2 - Appendix P, Immediate Penalties for Breaking Rule 42, Propulsion, will apply. However, use of motors to complete the course after 60 minutes have expired is encouraged. (Downtown series rules apply)

9 SCORING - A maximum of 1 race is scheduled, of which 1 shall be completed to constitute a series.


10 DISCIPLINE
10.1 All competitors are expected to maintain the highest level of conduct throughout the entire event. When John, from his own observation or a report received from any source believes that a competitor may have committed a breach of a rule, good manners, or sportsmanship, or may have brought the sport, or John into disrepute, he may call a party foul. After a proper hearing the penalty may range from a reprimand, to buying a round, having to take out the garbage, or other additional action may be taken under RRS 69.


11 PRIZES - Prizes will be awarded at the discretion of John – Prize categories include, Overall performance, Spirit of the event, Potluck / BBQ execution, and additional spur of the moment items.

12 FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact John or Laurie for further information.

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