REGATTA PORT BOURGAS - 2015 BOURGAS SAILING WEEK ISAF GRADE 50 RANKED EVENT
29th April – 03rd May 2015
Notice of Race
Yacht Club Port Bourgas (the Organising Authority) in co-operation with the PORT of BOURGAS and the Municipality of Bourgas are pleased to invite the sailors to take part in
Regatta Port Bourgas - Bourgas Sailing Week
to be held at Yacht Club Port Bourgas, Bourgas, Bulgaria
from 29th of April till 03rd of May 2015
ISAF Grade 50 Ranked Event
[DP] denotes a rule for which the penalty is at the discretion of the International Jury.
[SP] denotes a rule for which a standard penalty may be applied by the race committee without a hearing.
1. Rules
1.1 The regatta will be governed by the Rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS).
1.2 No National Authority prescriptions will apply.
1.3 The Class Rules of the relevant Classes will apply.
1.4 No Class Rule change will apply.
1.5 The language of the regatta will be English. If there is a conflict between languages the English text shall prevail.
2. [DP]Advertising and identification
2.1 Boats may be required to display bow numbers and/or advertising chosen and supplied by the Organising Authority according to ISAF Regulation 20.
2.2 Each boat shall be required to display her national country code on her sails.
3. Eligibility and entry
3.1 The regatta is open to boats and to competitors who comply with ISAF Regulation 19 – Eligibility.
3.2 Eligible boats may enter by completing the attached form and sending it to the e-mail and fax in point 11 not later than 20th of April 2015.
3.3 In addition to the requirement of 3.2 competitors, team leaders, coaches, supporters, family and other personnel shall deliver signed entry form and register at the Race Office no later than 18:00 on 29th of April 2015.
3.4 For visa purposes, if needed, it is essential to receive the following data: full name of the competitor (or coach, team leader, supporter, family, friend, etc.) (as per passport); passport number, date and place of issue, expiry date and a photocopy of passport showing identification photograph and the details listed above. Details regarding expected arrival date in Bulgaria and entry point must also be included.
4. Classification
4.1 No classification requirements will apply (see RRS 79)
5. Fees
5.1 There will be no entry fee for participation in the regatta.
6. Regatta format
6.1 The regatta will consist of Single Series with 10 races for all classes.
7. Schedule
7.1 Schedule of races:
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Day 1 – 29th April 2015 |
Registration and equipment inspections |
12:00-18:00 |
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Day 2 – 30th April 2015 |
Еquipment inspections Opening Ceremony Races (first warning signal) |
08:00-10:30 11:00 13:00 |
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Day 3 – 01st May 2015 |
Races |
TBA |
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Day 4 – 02nd May 2015 |
Races |
TBA |
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Day 5 – 03rd May 2015 |
Races Closing Ceremony |
TBA 17:00 |
7.2 No warning signal will be given after 15:00 on the last day.
7.3 No more than three races shall be sailed each day.
8. Measurement and equipment inspection
8.1 Each boat shall produce a valid Measurement Certificate. If the completed Measurement Form is a photocopy, its authenticity shall be confirmed with an original stamp and signature from the issuing authority. If a boat is to produce a measurement certificate in accordance with Racing Rule 78.2, she shall do so before 10:30 on 30th April 2015.
8.2 Pre-race measurement inspections will consist of at least stamping of the sails by the Measurement Committee of the regatta.
8.3 In accordance with Racing Rule 78, competitors are responsible for maintaining their boat in accordance with the Class Rules (for the purpose of Racing Rule 78, competitors are considered to be the owners).
8.4 Measurement inspections at random during the regatta may be organised.
9. Sailing instructions
9.1 Sailing instructions will be available during registration at the Race Office. Other documents governing the event will be published with the Sailing Instructions.
10. Classes
10.1 Regatta Port Bourgas - Bourgas Sailing Week will be sailed on the following classes:
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11. Venue
11.1 The regatta site is located at:
Yacht Club Port Bourgas
The Port of Bourgas,
1, Alexander Batenberg Street, Bourgas 8000, Bulgaria
Tel: (+359 56) 822302;
Mob: (+359 888) 950344;
Fax: (+359 56) 822302;
E-mail: office@yachtclubportbourgas.org
Web: www.YachtClubPortBourgas.org
11.2 Attachment 1 shows the location of the racing areas.
12. The course
12.1 The course types will be the Olympic trapezoid and/or Windward-Leeward courses.
12.2 Course will be set with each race planned to be approximately 45 - 50 minutes duration.
13. Penalty system
13.1 RRS Appendix P will apply.
14. International Jury
14.1 An International Jury will be appointed in accordance with RRS 91(b). Its decisions will be final as provided in RRS 70.5.
15. Scoring
15.1 The low point system of RRS Appendix A shall apply.
15.2 There will be 10 races in the single series.
15.3 At least 4 races are required to be completed to constitute the regatta series.
15.4 Discards
- When fewer than 5 races have been completed, a boat’s series score is the total of her race scores.
- When 5 or more races have been completed, a boat’s series score is the total of her race scores excluding her worst score.
16. Support boats
16.1 All support boats shall be registered (see 3.3) with the organising authority and will be required to comply with local legislation and event support boat regulations. The organising authority may refuse registrations and accept later registrations at their sole discretion.
16.2 Registered support boats shall fly a flag with their three letter national code clearly displayed or shall be permanently marked with a sticker of their three letter national code on each side of the boat or engine. Each support boat shall also fly a numbered support boat pennant provided by the organisers indicating that the boat has been registered.
16.3 Registered support boats shall act as rescue boats in case of need.
16.4 All support boats shall have third party liability insurance with a minimum cover of EUR 200.000 per event or equivalent. A certificate of such insurance shall be shown during registration.
17. Prizes
17.1 Prizes will be awarded to every boat placing first, second and third in each group and class, except the General overall placing in Optimist Class, which will not be awarded. Groups are as follows:
Class Optimist:
- General overall placing (will not be awarded)
- General overall placing of boys - born after 31.12.1999 (to be taken out of General overall placing)
- General placing of boys up to 12 years of age - born after 31.12.2002 (to be taken out of General overall placing)
- General overall placing of girls - born after 31.12.1999 (to be taken out of General overall placing)
- General placing of girls up to 12 years of age - born after 31.12.2002 (to be taken out of General overall placing)
Laser 4.7 Class:
- General overall placing of boys
- General overall placing of girls
Laser Radial Class:
- General overall placing of men
- General overall placing of women
Laser Standard Class - General overall placing
Finn Class - General overall placing
420 Class
- General overall placing of men
- General overall placing of women
470 Class:
- General overall placing of men
- General overall placing of women
18. Disclaimer of liability
18.1 Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See RRS 4, Decision to Race. The Organising Authority and all parties involved in the regatta organisation 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.
19. [DP] Media Rights, Cameras and Electronic Equipment
19.1 By participating in the regatta competitors automatically grant to the Organizing Authority and their sponsors, the right in perpetuity to make, use and show, from time to time at their discretion, any motion pictures and live, taped or filmed television and other reproductions of the athlete during the period of the competition without compensation.
19.2 Boats may be required to carry cameras, sound equipment or positioning equipment as specified by the organizing authority.
19.3 Selected competitors may be required to attend a press conference.
20. Insurance
20.1 Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third party liability insurance with a minimum cover of EUR 200.000 per event or equivalent. A certificate of such insurance shall be shown during registration.
Attachment 1 – The Racing Areas.
General Information (not part of the Notice of Race)
Charter boats:
Limited number of charter boats could be provided upon request on the basis first come – first served. Please contact the Organising Authority in order to check availability and charter fees.
Weather and current:
Information about weather can be found on the following web sites:
http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=309952&switchlang=1
http://www.windfinder.com/weatherforecast/burgas
http://www.bgweather.net/BGWN/index.php
http://www.gismeteo.ru/city/daily/3436/4/
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21°C (70°F) in May |
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12°C (54°F) in May |
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8 Hours per day in May |
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15 Hours per day in May |
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None in May |
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8 Days in May |
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48 mm (1.9 inches) in May |
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7 (High) in May |
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15°C (59°F) in May |
Prevailing winds: NE-E-SE (070o - 110o)
Average wind speed: 7 m/s
Current: 0,5 - 1,0 knots
Average tide: N/A
Accommodation & Travel:
Information about accommodation at hotels can be found on the following web sites:
Other information:
More information about Bourgas and Bulgaria can be found on the following web sites:
