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NOTICE OF RACE International 505 Class
2022 World Championship
& Pre-Worlds Regatta
Cork, Ireland
03-13 August 2022
The organizing authority (OA) is the Royal Cork Yacht Club
https://www.int505.org/2022-world-championship-cork/
ALL TIMES ARE BRITISH SUMMER TIME
1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 Event
The term event refers to the organised 505 on-water
and off-water activities taking place at the Royal
Cork Yacht Club premises or adopted premises from
3rd August 2022 to 13th August 2022. A classics event
will take place within the World Championships if
numbers are sufficient.
1.2 Organising Authority
1.2.1 The Royal Cork Yacht Club with it’s address at
Crosshaven, Co. Cork, Ireland. www.royalcork.com
1.2.2 The term Organising Authority encompasses anyone
helping to run the event including but is not restricted to;
3. ADVERTISING AND MEDIA
staff and volunteers and International 5O5 Association
3.1 Boats and competitors shall comply with World
volunteers, the event delivery team, the Race Committee,
Sailing Regulation 20, Advertising Code. Boats may be
the Race Officer, support boat crews and beach masters.
required to display advertising chosen and supplied
It excludes any of the sponsors or their staff.
by the Organising Authority or International 5O5 Class
Association. If this rule is broken, World Sailing(WS)
2. RULES Regulation 20.9.2 applies. [DP]
2.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined
3.2 Boats may be required to display additional identification
in The Racing Rules of Sailing 2021 - 2024(RRS) and
numbers (bow numbers).
the International 5O5 Class Championship Rules and
3.3 Competitors automatically grant to the Organising
Guidelines.
Authority and the International 5O5 Class Association,
2.2 An International Jury will be appointed in accordance
without payment, the right in perpetuity to make, use and
to RRS 91(b). Its decisions will be final as provided in RRS
show any motion pictures, still pictures and live, taped or
70.5.
filmed television of or relating to the event.
2.3 The following rules will be changed:
3.4 Competitors may be required for interviews during the
2.3.1 RRS 29.1 shall be changed so that individual recall does
Event.
not apply at gate starts.
2.3.2 A5 is modified so that any boat infringing the gate start
4. ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
procedures may be disqualified without a hearing.
4.1 The World Championship and Pre-Worlds are open to all
2.3.3 RRS 40 (personal flotation device) shall apply at all times
members of the 5O5 Class Yacht Racing Associations.
whilst afloat without the need for flag Y to be displayed.
4.2 All events are open to “Classic 505” dinghies. The running
2.3.4 RRS 41 shall be changed so that crew can be returned to
of “Classic 505” racing will be dependent upon entry
their dinghy.
levels.
2.3.5 RRS 42.3 c) is replaced by Class Rule B13 as follows:
4.3 All competitors must be current members of their
“Except on a beat to windward, when surfing (rapidly
National 5O5 Association or individual members of the
accelerating down the face of a wave) or planing is
International 5O5 Association.
possible, the boats crew may pull the sheet and guy
4.4 Entries are to be made online together with the entry fee
controlling any sail in order to initiate or maintain surfing
as in NOR 5.
or planing, but not more than three repeated pulls and
4.5 All competitors shall comply with RRS 75
releases of the sail may be made for each wave or gust
4.6 Competitors under the age of 18 years at the time of
of wind.”.
the event shall be required to complete and lodge
2.4 No National prescriptions will apply.
the parental/guardian consent form at the time of
2.5 Subject to the approval of the Race Committee, a boat
registration and prior to commencement of racing. The
loaned or chartered for the event may declare at the
decision to race is therefore the responsibility of that
time of entry or registration a sail number which may be
parent or guardian.
different from the registered number of the hull provided
4.7 Boats may be requested to carry cameras, sound
that the number declared shall not be the number of any
equipment or positioning devices as specified and
other boat competing in the regatta.
provided by the Organizing Authority (OA).
2.6 If there is a conflict between languages, the English text
4.8 Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the
will prevail.
Organising Authority and will incur an additional entry fee.
2.7 Irish Law shall prevail.
4.9 Entry is open on the regatta website:
https://www.int505.org/2022-world-championship-cork/
NOTICE OF RACE
International 505 Class Cork, Ireland
2022 World Championship & Pre-Worlds Regatta 03-13 August 2022
5. FEES
5.1 Entry forms must be completed by all competitors
5.2 Early entry Fee is €500 up to April 18th 2022, this rises to
€600 up to June 18th 2022 and a late entry of €750 will
be accepted up until August 1st 2022 at the discretion of
the OA. A 50% discount applies for Youth Teams (both
team members born on or after 3 August 1997)
5.3 Entry Fees will only be accepted at the event website
6. SCHEDULE – AUGUST 2022
Date Event/Race Details Time of Event
Or Warning Signal
Wednesday 3rd Measurement and registration 10:00 – 17:00
Thursday 4th Measurement and registration 10:00 – 17:00
Friday 5th Pre – Worlds Racing First Race Warning 10:55
Daily Presentations and Prizes
Saturday 6th Pre – Worlds Racing First Race Warning 10:55
Pre – Worlds Presentation
Sunday 7th LAY DAY
Measurement and registration 10:00 – 16:00
Opening Ceremony 18:00
Monday 8th World Championship Racing First Race Warning 10:55
Daily Presentations and Prizes
Tuesday 9th World Championship Racing First Race Warning 10:55
Daily Presentations and Prizes
Wednesday 10th World Championship Racing First Race Warning 10:55
Daily Presentation and Prizes
Thursday 11th Lay Day Racing if deemed necessary
Friday 12th World Championship Racing First Race Warning 10:55
Daily Presentations & Prizes
Saturday 13th World Championship Racing First Race Warning 10:55
Final Worlds Presentation & Prizes
(Daily prize givings, social events and shore times are subject to change to suit the racing program)
6.1 10 races are scheduled for the Worlds and 6 races are
7. MEASUREMENT & EQUIPMENT
scheduled for the Pre-Worlds.
INSPECTION
6.2 There will be a maximum of three races per day during
7.1 Each boat shall present a valid measurement certificate.
the World Championships.
7.2 All boats and equipment may be inspected at the event.
6.3 The scheduled time of the warning signals is per the
7.3 Each boat shall carry on board at all times while afloat:
schedule above.
• A tow line of at least 10metres in length and 6mm in
6.4 When more than one race will be held on the same
diameter;
day, the warning signal for each succeeding race will
• A tow ring at the front of the boat to run the tow rope
be made as soon as practicable, after the finish of the
through;
previous race.
• A paddle with a minimum blade area of 250mmx125mm
6.5 On the lay day, racing will only be held if the OA
and minimum length of 750mm;
concludes it is necessary to constitute a championship
• An approved personal flotation device (to the Irish
by the end of the regatta.
Standard or equivalent International Standard) for each
6.6 On the last day of the World Championship no warning
crew member and to be worn at all times while afloat.
signal will be made after 15:00.
7.4 The Race Committee reserves the right to require any
boat or sail to be further submitted for measurement at
any time during the event.
7.5 The fact that the Organising Authority conducts
inspections of boats and equipment does not reduce the
responsibilities of the competitors as set out in this Notice
of Race.
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2022 World Championship & Pre-Worlds Regatta 03-13 August 2022
13.2 Support boat drivers must identify those competitors
they are supporting when registering with the Organising
Authority.
13.3 Support boats with team leaders, coaches and other
support personnel shall stay outside areas where boats
are racing from the time of the preparatory signal for
the first fleet to start until all boats have finished or the
Race Committee signals a postponement, general
recall or abandonment. (Outside areas where boats are
racing also includes areas where support boats and
competitors’ boats will affect the wind conditions of
boats still racing, especially at the finish.)
8. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS 13.4 All coaches and other support personnel shall wear
The Sailing Instructions will be available prior to personal flotation devices which are in good condition
registration day. and are in accordance with the Irish Standard or
equivalent International Standard. The driver shall be
9. VENUE connected to the engine kill switch at all times.
9.1 Appendix 1 shows the site map. 13.5 All support boats shall clearly display the three letter
9.2 Appendix 2 shows the proposed location of the racing national code of their World Sailing Member National
area. Authority or the national flag at all times while afloat.
The minimum height for the letters shall be 200 mm and
10. THE COURSES visible from both sides of the boat.
10.1 The courses to be sailed will be defined in the Sailing 13.6 Support boats are required to monitor the safety VHF
Instructions. They may include windward – leeward and radio frequency at all times and shall be required to
windward – leeward – triangular courses. undertake safety duties at the direction of the Race
10.2 Gate starts will be used for all races unless otherwise Officer.
determined by the Race Committee. 13.7 All registered support boats shall comply with support
10.3 In the event of unfavourable conditions and in the boat regulations posted on the notice board.
interests of providing racing the Race Committee may 13.8 Support boats must at all times obey directions that may
lay an appropriate course in another location. be given by the Race Committee. If support boats do not
follow the directions of the Race Committee, the relevant
11. PENALTY SYSTEM competitors may be penalised.
11.1 Decisions of the International Jury will be final as 13.9 Support boats must register with the Organising Authority
provided in RRS 70.5. and meet any associated berthing and launching costs.
11.2 RRS 44.1 will apply. 13.10 All support boats shall have appropriate third party
liability insurance.
12. SCORING
12.1 The World Championship and Pre- Worlds series will both
be scored as provided in RRS Appendix A using the Low
Points System.
12.2 Four races are required to be completed to constitute
a series in the World Championship.
12.3 (a) When fewer than four races have been
completed, a boat’s series score will be the total
of her race scores.
(b) When four to eight races have been
completed, a boat’s series score will be the total
of her race scores excluding her worst score.
(c) When nine or more races have been completed,
a boat’s series score will be the total of her race
scores excluding her two worst scores.
13. SUPPORT BOATS
13.1 All support boats shall be registered by 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. Registration will be available on the
event website by August 1st 2022.
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2022 World Championship & Pre-Worlds Regatta 03-13 August 2022
17.3.2 They are responsible for the safety of themselves, their
crew, their boat and their property whether afloat or
ashore;
17.3.3 They have a responsibility to familiarise themselves with
any risks specific to this venue or this event and to attend
any safety briefing held at the venue
17.3.4 They accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss
to the extent caused by their own actions or omissions;
17.3.5 Their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event
and they are fit to participate;
17.3.6 The provision of a race management team, patrol boats
and other officials and volunteers by the event organiser
does not relieve them of their own responsibilities.
14. COMPETITOR BERTHING
14.1 Boats will be parked in the dinghy park as directed. 18. INSURANCE
14.2 Containers will be placed in the club grounds and easily Each participating boat, including support boats, shall
accessible throughout the Event. be insured with valid third-party liability insurance and
14.3 Support boats will be berthed as directed by the appropriate cover.
Organising Authority.
19. CANCELLATION
15. RADIO COMMUNICATION The Organisers are entitled to cancel or postpone the
15.1 Except in an emergency, a boat that is racing shall not event at any stage without liability. In the event of such
make voice or data transmissions and shall not receive cancellation, the Organiser will refund entry fees less
voice or data communication that is not available to all a reasonable sum in respect of irrecoverable costs
boats, this includes text messages and cellular phone incurred by the Organiser but shall not otherwise be
calls unless using equipment provided by the Organising liable to participants.
Authority.
15.2 VHF hand held radios are permitted to be tuned to the 20. FURTHER INFORMATION
regatta channels as an additional safety management
level for the event. World Championships Organising Committee
Email: 505worlds@royalcork.com
16. PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded as follows: Royal Cork Yacht Club
- First three places in the Pre-Worlds Regatta Crosshaven
- First ten places in the World Championship Co. Cork
- First in each race Ireland
- Highest place youth team (both team members born on P43 HD40
or after 3 August 1997) www.royalcork.com
- Highest place female competitor Email: office@royalcork.com
- Highest placed mixed gender team
- Appropriate class perpetual trophies will also be For marina bookings for visiting yachts and motorboats,
presented please contact
- Additional prizes may be awarded Marina Manager,
Mark Ring,
17. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Email: mark@royalcork.com
17.1 Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their
own risk. See RRS 4, Decision to Race. “The responsibility https://www.int505.org/2022-world-championship-cork/
for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to
continue racing is hers alone”.
17.2 The Organising 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 .
17.3 Sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and
therefore inherently involves an element of risk. By
taking part in the event, each competitor agrees and
acknowledges that:
17.3.1 They are aware of the inherent element of risk involved
in the sport and accept responsibility for the exposure of
themselves, their crew and their boat to such inherent Photography ©
risk whilst taking part in the event; Christophe Favreau Photography and
David Branigan | Oceansport
NOTICE OF RACE
International 505 Class Cork, Ireland
2022 World Championship & Pre-Worlds Regatta 03-13 August 2022
Appendix 1
2022 World Championship
Proposed Site Map
8 9
4 7 10
5 6
3
2 11
1
1 - Container storage 5 - Event office, trackers & changing rooms 9 - Club bar & patio
2 - Car, trailer & campervans 6 - Media & Jury Room 10 - Event Marquee
3 - Boat park 7 - Senior changing rooms 11 - Parking & camping
4 - Boat ramps 8 - Club dining room (100+)
Appendix 2
2022 World Championship
Racing Area
Inner
Harbour
Club
Race
Area
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