Fifth Annual Mid Summer’s Classic
August 13, 2011
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
The race will be governed by the rules as defined in the current Racing Rules of Sailing.
Competitors may enter by signing the race log and paying the $25 entry fee to the Racing Master before 11:00am on August 13, 2011. This fee includes food and beverages. This race is for green fleet and beginners only. Opti’s, Laser’s, 420‘s and Sunfish. Halifax will supply as many boats as possible. Participating sailing clubs are requested to provide additional boats as needed.
Notices to competitors will be posted on the official notice board located on the blackboard.
Signals made ashore will be displayed from the dock. If a postponement is signaled ashore, the warning signal will be made not less than 5 minutes after AP is lowered.
Registration will be from 10-11:30am. A competitors’ meeting will be held at 12:00pm under the pavilion. The warning signal for the first race will be at 1230. Subsequent races will be held as soon as possible after the end of the previous race. Preregistration is requested online at www.fleet80.com
The racing area will be in the Halifax River in front of HSA as indicated in the course layout. All competitors must use safety equipment [PFD/shoes] at all times or be disqualified.
The course and marks will be as shown on the blackboard during competitors meeting.
The starting and finishing lines will be designated on the course diagram. The Sound Signal Starting System of Appendix S 3 of the racing rules will be used.
There will be no time limit for each race for the first boat to finish.
PROTESTS
Protests shall be delivered to the pavilion within ten after the race committee finishes boat docks. The protest time limit and a list of protests received will be posted on the notice board. Hearings will be held as soon as possible after racing each day in the pavilion.
Print, Sign and Return the following: Waiver or Release of Liability