Notice of Race

PORT DINORWIC SAILING CLUB NOTICE OF RACE

Organising Authority: Port Dinrowic Sailing Club – Clwb Hwylio Y Felinheli

1    RULES

1.1    Races will be governed by World Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2025-2028, the prescriptions of the RYA, this NOR, the Sailing Instructions (Sis), Class Rules and PDSC – CHYF club rules.

1.2    Personal flotation devices shall be worn at all times while afloat (unless temporarily removing the device to take off/put on additional clothing). Visual signal Y will not be displayed.

1.3    Identification on Sails: Under exceptional circumstances, the Race Committee may permit a boat to use sails carrying a distinguishing number other than that under which the boat is registered. Failure to display a distinguishing number on the mainsail whilst racing may result in no score being attributed to that boat.

1.4    PDSC- CHYF implements the RYA Racing Charter and competitors are required to sail in compliance with it, in particular showing respect to other members, visitors and the general public.

2        ELIGIBILITY and ENTRY

2.1    Eligibility & Entry

a)    Members of PDSC-CHYF are eligible to compete in all races covered by this notice of race.

b)    There is no entry fee.

c)    Members shall sign ON, declaring their intention to race, every time, before going afloat to participate in racing. The sign on sheet location is on a table inside the clubroom.

2.2    Series Races Eligibility

a)    For series competitions, results of individual races are attributed to the series as described in the schedule and Sailing Instructions.

b)    To be eligible for a series result, a boat, it’s rig configuration and nominated crew member must be consistent in any races raced in that series. The following exceptions are recognised:

• • • • • Substitution of a boat with one of the same class/rig configuration is permitted.

        • Substitution of a slower rig configuration is permitted, but the boat will be handicapped as the faster rig configuration. This shall be identified on the signing on sheet. Substitution of the nominated crew member.

2.3    Guests

a)    May be invited by a member to participate in their own boat or in a member’s boat (as helm or crew in either case), subject to the PDSC – CHYF club rule regarding guests.

b)    In the case of Open Events guests shall complete the Open Event Entry Form.

c)    Guests will be scored in individual races but will not be included in any series results.

d)    Guests are not eligible to win series trophies or prizes.

e)    The member who has ‘signed the guest in’, is ‘responsible’ for them. The member shall ensure the guest complies with the signing on requirement.

3    SCHEDULE

3.1    See the PDSC – CHYF Racing Programme located on the club Website.

3.2    Race series designation, and the number and order of starts for races will be described in the Sailing Instructions.

4    SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

4.1    Sailing Instructions will be published on the club Website.

5    VENUE

5.1    Dinghy Racing will take place on the Menai Strait.

6    COURSES

6.1    Courses to be sailed will be described on the Course Sheet on the Signing on table/noticeboard.

7    SCORING

7.1    One race constitutes a series.

7.2    Series results will count for 50% of the races sailed in that series plus one.

8    PRIZES

8.1    A prize will be awarded to the winner of club series competitions. Prizes may also be awarded for second and third place.

8.2    Additional prizes may be awarded in the season at the discretion of the Organising Authority.

9    RISK STATEMENT

9.1    The Rule 3 of the Racing Rules of Sailing states: responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone.

9.2    Sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore involves an element of risk. By taking part in any of the events covered by this notice of race, each competitor agrees and acknowledges that:

a)    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 risk whilst taking part in the event.

b)    They are responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew, their boat and their other property whether afloat or ashore.

c)    They accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss, to the extent caused by their own actions or omissions.

d)    Their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate.

e)    The provision of a race management team, patrol boats, umpires and other officials and volunteers by the organiser does not relieve them of their own responsibilities.

f)    The provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather conditions, as can be practically provided in the circumstances; and

g)    It is their responsibility to familiarise themselves with any risks specific to this venue or this event drawn to their attention in any rules or information produced for the venue or event and to attend any safety briefing held for the event.

10    INSURANCE

10.1    Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of £3,000,000 per incident or the equivalent.

11    MEDIA, Photography, Video and Image Use

11.1    Members and guests will be given the opportunity to grant consent to the organising authority on the membership/renewal/visitor’s form. This gives the club the right, without payment and in perpetuity to make, use and show any motion pictures, still pictures and live, taped or filmed television of or relating to the racing covered by this Notice of Race. The club Data Protection is available on the website.

KHN March 2025

CHYF-PDSC-G-022 Issue 05 March 2025