ACO 6th Musto Performance Skiff Worlds Fraglia Vela Riva :: Lake Garda, Italy - NOTICE OF RACE

ACO 6th Musto Performance Skiff
                Worlds
Fraglia Vela Riva :: Lake Garda, Italy)

                 NOTICE OF RACE

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DATE, VENUE AND ORGANISING AUTHORITY
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The ACO 6 Musto Performance Skiff World Championships will be held at Fraglia Vela Riva from 11th to
19th September 2015. The Organising Authority is Fraglia Vela Riva in conjunction with the International
Musto Performance Skiff Class Association, the Italian Sailing Federation (FIV) and the International
Sailing Federation (ISAF).

1.     RULES
1.1    The regatta will be governed by The Rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing.
1.2    If there is a conflict between languages the English text will take precedence.

2.     ADVERTISING
       Boats may be requested to display advertising in accordance with ISAF regulation 20. Event bow
       numbers, stickers and bibs may be required to be carried or worn.

3.     ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
3.1    The Championship is open to all boats of the Musto Performance Skiff Class that meet with the
       obligations of the Class Rules and their National Authority, in the case that a National Authority
       exists.
3.2    Entry forms must be sent on-line through the website www.fragliavelariva.it. The entry form must
       be filled in paying attention to the unavoidable fields in red and sent to FVR clicking on SEND at
       the bottom of the entry form. All entries when confirmed will be displayed on the event website.
       Inclusion on this notice can be considered as acceptance of entry by 20/08/2015.
3.3    Late entries will be accepted subject to a 30% surcharge.

4.     CLASSIFICATION
       The ISAF Eligibility Code will not apply.

5.     FEES
       The Entry Fee will be € 270,00 for the World Championship and € 65,00 for the Pre-event. This
       Entry Fee includes boat and trailer storage and tickets to the principal events.
       The above mentioned fee must be paid in cash, or with credit card at on-site registration at the
       race office of Fraglia Vela Riva prior competing in the Regatta.

6.     PRE-EVENT REGATTA
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       A pre-event is scheduled to start on the 12 September and will allow start and course
       configuration experience.

7.     SCHEDULE
7.1    Registration and equipment inspection will be as follows:
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       Friday 11 September                    10.00 – 18.00 hours
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       Saturday 12 September                  09.00 – 18.00 hours
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       Sunday 13 September                    09.00 – 18.00 hours

7.2    Pre-Event Racing Schedule
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       Saturday 12 September                       2 races
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       Sunday 13 September                         2 races

7.4    Racing Schedule
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       Monday 14 September                         Day off, practice
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       Tuesday 15 September                        3 races
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       Wednesday 16 September                      3 races

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       Thursday 17 September            Lay-day (could be used for racing if the schedule requires)
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       Friday 18 September                     3 races
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       Saturday 19 September                   3 races

7.5    The scheduled time of the warning signal for the first race each day is 13.00 hours.
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7.6    On Saturday 19 September, there will be no warning signal after 16:00 hours.

8.     MEASUREMENTS
8.1    The Organisers may weigh, measure or inspect any boat and or her equipment and sails before,
       during or after the races.
8.2    Registration of sails and limitation stamping will take place during periods stated in 7.1 above.
8.3    Chartered or loaned boats shall display the National letters and sail numbers of the helmsman.
8.4    The fact that the race committee conducts inspections of a boat does not reduce the
       responsibilities of each competitor set out in this Notice of Race.

9.     SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
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9.1    The Sailing Instructions will be available after 10.00 hours on Friday 11 September at
       registration.

10.    VENUE
10.1   Attachment '1' shows the location of the racing area.

11.    THE COURSES
       The course to be sailed will be windward-leeward configuration with fleet racing. Spreader marks
       and leeward gates shall be used.

12.    PENALTY SYSTEM
12.1   Rule 44.1 is changed so that only one turn, including one tack and one gybe, is required.
12.2   Decisions of the International Jury constituted in accordance with Appendix 'N' will be final as
       provided in Rule 70.5.

13.    SCORING
13.1   The Low Point System of Appendix A will apply.
13.2   3 races are required to be completed to constitute a series.
13.3   (a) When fewer than 5 races have been completed, a boat's series score will be the total of her
       race scores.
       (b) When from 5 to 7 races have been completed, a boat's series score will be the total of her
       race scores excluding her worst score.
       (c) When 8 to 12 races have been completed, a boat's series score will be the total of her race
       scores excluding her worst two scores.
13.4   Appendix P of the Racing Rules of sailing will apply but modified in that P2.3 will not apply and
       P2.2 will apply to any penalty after the first one.

14.    SUPPORT BOATS
       Support boats shall be identified as decided by the Organisers.

15.    LAUNCHING AND BERTHING
       Boats shall be kept in their assigned places.

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16.    RADIO COMMUNICATION

16.1   A boat shall neither make radio transmissions while racing nor receive radio communications not
       available to all boats. This restriction also applies to mobile telephones.

17.    PRIZES
       The prizes will be given as follows, with the addition of extra prizes decided by the international
       class association.
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       1 -10 overall
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       1 – 3 Youth
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       1 – 3 Master
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       1 – 3 Grand Master

18.    DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
       It is the competitor’s decision to enter the regatta or to start and continue in any race.
       Competitors shall accept that their participation in the regatta is at their exclusive risk in every
       respect.
       See RRS Rule 4, Decision to Race. The Organising Authority and the respective Host Sailing
       Club, their officers, members, servants and agents accept no responsibility in respect of loss of
       life, personal injury or loss or damage to property which may be sustained by reason of their
       participation or intended participation in the regatta or howsoever arising in connection with the
       regatta.

19     INSURANCE
       Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum
       cover of € 1.000.000 per event or the equivalent.

20     TELEVISION & PHOTOGRAPHERS' RIGHTS
       Competitors give absolute right and permission for video footage or photographs of themselves or
       their boat to be published in any media for press, editorial or advertising purposes.

21     FURTHER INFORMATION
       1.Weather information: Summer weather conditions
       Thanks to the lake Riva del Garda benefits from a Mediterranean climate. In July temperature can
       reach 30°/33° degrees during the day.
       Wind / Racing: Northern Lake Garda is well known for being a “sailing” mecca, largely due to the
       thermally generated “Ora” wind that kicks in from the south usually around 12-1pm, and builds
       regularly up to a F4 and occasionally up to a F6-F7. This places an emphasis on strong boat
       handling as well as speed in these conditions. Conventional theory is that “there’s more breeze
       nearer the cliffs” but that only holds true some of the time and also depends on the racing area
       you use. Occasionally you get thunderstorms rolling around the mountains and the clouds and
       drop in temperature can prevent the “Ora” from kicking in and if the light northerly or “Peler” is in
       place racing does sometimes take place in the ‘wrong direction’ which emphasises a range of
       different skill sets.

       2. Racing area:
       Tide: 0.5 mt - 1.0 mt - Currents: not any - Depth: 250/300 mt

       3. Accommodation:
       There is an accommodation list on the club website www.fragliavelariva.it, which provides
       extensive details of the accommodation. Typically the best options are either hotels or self-
       catering apartments. Hotels in the town are nearer the club and the evening entertainment.

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4. Chandlers and repairs
        Oradini Sport – Via Gardesana, 23 – Torbole sul Garda – tel +39 0464 505080 –
       www.oradinisport.com
        Torbole Sails – Via San Nazzaro, 2 – Riva del Garda – tel +39 346 2888625 –
       www.torbolesails.com
        Best Wind – Via Gardesana 88 – Malcesine sul Garda – tel +39 045 7400075 –
       www.bestwind.it.
        Seatex - Via Strada Granda 25/25a – Torbole sul Garda – tel +39 0464 506050 –
       www.seatexsails.com
        Raf Wind – Via Strada Piccola – Torbole sul Garda - +39 340 7757978
        Punto Nave – Viale Rovereto 136 – Riva del Garda – tel +39 0464 556846 -
       http://web.tiscali.it/puntonave/

       5. General Information
       Location: Fraglia Vela is situated in Riva Del Garda, located in Riva, which is in the North West
       corner of Lake Garda in Northern Italy. The town of Riva is particularly attractive and has a wide
       range of shops, bars and interesting restaurants. For non-sailing friends there’s a lot to do on
       holiday including mountain biking, windsurfing hill climbing, canyoning, beach activities (pebbly),
       canoeing etc. The majority of which are all available within a short walk of the town centre. One of
       the features of this end of the lake (in Trentino) is that no motorboats are allowed (other than
       ferries or rescue boats) which helps to keep the noise levels down and the dreaded jet-skiers out
       of the picture. So if you have friends or relatives interested in “sharing” your holiday – bring them
       along.

       Getting There: Airports to head for are either Verona, Brescia or Bergamo, all of which can be
       reached by a number of cheap airlines e.g. Ryan air or FlyBe. The nearest Airport to Riva d/G is
       the Verona Catullo one, that is 60 Km far away from Riva.
       On arrival at the airport of Verona the next issue is transport to / from Riva.
       Options include:
       Taking direct buses Verona - Riva d/G (for more info see www.aptv.it ).
       Taking the railway Verona - Rovereto. From Rovereto to Riva there is not railway service but
       buses connect the two towns nearly every hour (for more info see www.ttspa.it )
       Taking a taxi. For more info about taxes see the above point taxi service.
       Hiring car for the week (for more info see www.avisautonoleggio.it ). If driving from the Airport
       then follow the A4 east to the A22 North signposted Brennero, and exit at the Rovereto Sud exit
       (toll fee payable). Follow signs to Torbole and then Riva. After the tunnel from Torbole you will
       enter Riva itself, continue on the main road until you get to a roundabout, turn left here and the
       sailing club
       If flying to Milano, please take note that particularly the Milano Malpensa Airport is 250 Km far
       away from Riva del Garda. The Milano Linate Airport is a bit nearer but is always much better to
       choose flying to Verona.
       For more info about Italian Airports see www.aereoporti.com .

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ATTACHMENT 1

Racing Area

                 RACING
                  AREA

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