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International Catalina 30/309 Association - 2010 National Championship Regatta

Catalina 25, Catalina 250,and Capri 25 International Association - 2010 National Championship Regatta

September 24, 2010 to September 26, 2010
Organizing Authorities are the IC30 Association, the IC25 Association, The San Diego, All Catalina Association and Silver Gate Yacht Club San Diego,
California, USA


1 RULES

1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012
(RRS).

1.2 By the IC30A bylaws and class specifications for all Catalina 30/309 yachts competing.

1.2.1 C30 Standard Rig (SR) and Tall Rig with Bowsprit (TBS) divisions and C309 boats will be combined as a handicap class unless at least three boats of each division form one-design classes. (Modifying IC30A Bylaw IV A.)

1.2.2 Boats sailing in the Spinnaker and Jib & Main racing divisions shall submit a current PHRF certificate showing Area G ratings and may race with any sails permitted by PHRF. (Modifying IC30A Bylaws II C 1 and II C 2.)

1.3 By the Catalina 25, Catalina 250, and Capri 25 International Association class rules for yachts of that class competing.

1.4 Local PHRF allowances will be used for the handicap classes.

1.5 Rules 44.1 and 44.2 are changed so that only one turn, including one tack and one gybe, are required.

1.6 All competitors shall observe USCG Navigational Rule 9, which in part reads “A vessel shall not cross a narrow channel or fairway if such crossing impedes the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within such channel or fairway.” RRS 60.2, 63.1 and A5 are modified to add that the Race Committee (R/C) may disqualify a yacht infringing this instruction without a hearing.

1.7 NAVAL and CRUISE SHIP PROTECTION ZONE: The Naval AND Cruise Ship Protection Zone is a 500 yard regulated area of water surrounding all US Naval and Cruise Ship Vessels. All boats within 500 yards of such vessel shall operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course. No Racing boat is allowed to approach within 100 yards of such vessel. All racing boats shall proceed as directed by any official patrol vessel.

1.8 Per RRS 42.3(h), a competitor may use their engine or other method to propel themselves so as to avoid impeding or interfering with vessel traffic as described in 1.6 and 1.7, provided that competitor does not gain a significant advantage.


2 ADVERTISING

Advertising will be restricted to Category A. (See ISAF Regulation 20).
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3 ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY

3.1 The regatta is open to all boats of the Catalina 30 and Catalina 309 classes whose registered skipper is a member in good standing of the International Catalina 30 Association.

3.2 International Catalina 30 Association membership applications are available at www.catalina30.com and will be available at the check-in desk prior to the Regatta.

3.3 The regatta is open to all boats of the Catalina 25, Catalina 250, and Capri 25 classes whose registered skipper is a member of the International Association in accordance with its bylaws and constitution.

3.4 Eligible boats may enter by completing the attached entry form and sending it, together with the required fee, to The San Diego Catalina Association by September 1st, 2010.

3.5 Late entries will be accepted up to September 23rd, by payment of an additional $50.00 late fee.


4 CLASSIFICATION

All skippers and crew will comply with ISAF Group 1 Sailor Classification Code. (See Rule 79.)


5 FEES

5.1 Entry fee for this regatta will be $125.00 per boat.

5.2 Membership fees for the respective associations are not included in the regatta entry fee.


6 SCHEDULE

6.1 Registration & Measuring: Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 3.00PM to 6.00PM and Friday, Sept. 24th, 2010 8.00AM to 10.00AM.

6.2 Skippers Meeting Friday, Sept 24th, 2010 10.00AM.

6.3 Dates of racing: Friday Sept. 24th, 2010 - race 1 and race 2. Saturday, Sept. 25th, 2010 – race 3 and race 4. Sunday, Sept. 26th, 2010 race 5.

6.4 The scheduled time of the warning signal for the first race each day is 12.00.


7 MEASUREMENTS

7.1 Catalina 30 boats in the Spinnaker and Jib & Main racing divisions shall produce a current PHRF Certificate. Boats racing in the non-spinnaker handicap fleet or in the C309 fleet must have their sails measured and stamped by the Fleet Measurer.

7.2 Catalina 25, Catalina 250, and Capri 25 boats shall produce a valid PHRF or Measurement Certificate before the close of registration (Friday, Sept 24th, 2010 10.00AM.) and be available for inspection byrace officials.


8 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

The sailing instructions will be available after 12.00 on Monday, September 20th, 2010 on the Silver Gate Yacht Club website: www.sgyc.org and on the San Diego Catalina Association web site: http://sdcatalinaassoc.com/. Final Sis will be available at the skippers meeting.


9 VENUE

Races will be sailed in the North San Diego Bay and offshore east of Point Loma. (Refer to NOAA Chart 18773). 12/5/09 Page 3 of 3


10 PRIZES

10.1 A national champion will be declared within each class that starts.

10.2 A Catalina 25/250 & Capri 25 International Association Perpetual Trophy will be awarded to the skipper of the winning boat in each 25-foot class.

10.3 A Catalina 30 National Championship Regatta Perpetual Trophy will be awarded to the skipper of the winning boat in each C30 class.

10.4 Skippers will be awarded trophies for first, second, and third places in those classes with five or more entrants. Trophies for first and second will be awarded in classes with less than five entrants.


11 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. (See rule 4, Decision to Race.) 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.


12 INSURANCE

Each participating boat shall be adequately insured with valid third-party liability insurance.


13 FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information please contact Race Chairman for the San Diego Catalina Association:

Cleve Hardaker
Tel (619) 287-9995
Cell (714) 305-6513
chardaker@cox.net

For information regarding racing in the Catalina 25, 250 or Capri 25 classes please contact:

James Baumgart
Tel 760-749-5347
Cell 858-692-9071.
jbaumgart@starrstuff.com