Navy Jacksonville Yacht Club
P.O. Box 29, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL 32212-0029 904 778-0805
Saturday October 8, 2005
1. RULES
1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing.(RRS) 2005-2008.
1.2 The prescriptions of US SAILING and by the Sailing Instructions.
2. ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
2.1 PHRF Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Cruiser classes and One Design Classes.
2.2 All boats competing in PHRF classes must have a valid PHRF rating.
2.3 All PHRF boats shall have their sail numbers on the mainsail, spinnakers, and each headsail having a LP measurement exceeding 130% of the base of the foretriangle.
2.4 One Design boats will race under the rules for their class.
2.5 The following restrictions on the number of boats apply: A minimum of three registered yachts is necessary to constitute a class.
2.6 Eligible boats may enter by completing the FCSA Standard Entry Form copy found on www.sailjax.com or fill out race day at the club.
Advance registration forms can be mailed with entry fee to:
Navy Jacksonville Yacht Club
PO Box 29 Attention George Alston
Naval Air Station
Jacksonville FL 32212-0029
3. SCHEDULE
0930-1100 Registration
1100 Sailors Meeting
1200 Warning signal for first class
ASAP Awards presentation at the end of races.
4. FEES
4.1 PHRF $35, 2005 members of US Sailing $30.
4.2 One Design Classes $10
5. CHANGES TO SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
Changes to the Notice or Sailing Instructions will be posted on the river side sliding door in the NJYC club house by 1000 on race day.
6. VENUE
The racing area will be in the St. Johns River as depicted on NOAA Chart 11492 between the Buckman Bridge to the south and the Fuller Warren Bridge to the north.
The course to be sailed will be posted at the Sailors Meeting and displayed on the Committee Boat.
8. SCORING
8.1 The Low-point Scoring System, Appendix A, Rule A4.1 of the racing rules, will apply for this regatta.
8.2 Results will be posted at NJYC and on www.sailjax.com
9. PRIZES
First, second and third place prizes will be awarded in classes of seven or more entered boats. First and second place prizes will be awarded in classes of four to six entered boats. First place prize will be awarded in classes of less than four entered boats.
10. BASE PASSES
A person form NJYC will be at the main gate 9:30 to 10:30 am the day of the race to help with base entrance. All persons entering the base must have a picture ID. All vehicles must have and provide proof of current registration and insurance.
11. SIGNALS MADE ASHORE
Signals made ashore will be displayed from the flagpole located river side of club house. If a postponement (AP Flag) is signaled ashore, the warning signal for first start will be made not less than 30 minutes after the AP Flag is lowered.
A combination of large set marks, government channel marks and race mark E will be used as turning marks for the race. A listing of the government and permanent race marks with their GPS location is on the back of the 2005 FCSA Regatta Schedule (copy at the club) or on www.sailjax.com web site.
Will be described at the Sailors Meeting.
The starting and finishing lines will be between the orange flag on the committee boat and an orange floating ball. Races will be started in accordance with RRS 26, see flag graphic below. Finish line is closed (do not cross the finish line while racing, only to finish).
All competitors must start with in 15 minutes of their class or be scored Did Not Start (DNS).
16.1 Protests shall be delivered to club house within 15 minutes after the race committee boat docks. A list of protests received will be posted on the notice board. Hearings will be held as soon as possible at the club house.
16.2 Decisions of the protest committee will be final as provided in rule 70.4.
All competitors are required to conform with the U.S. Coast Guard regulations. Skippers’ should have a safety brief with their crew. Crew should keep a sharp lookout for possible collision situations and report information to their skipper.
18. INFORMATION
18.1 Social and awards after the race.
18.2 Dock on the southern face of F Dock. F Dock is the first dock as you approach Mulberry Cove Marina from the east. Please! If needed raft off COMPETITORS BOATS ONLY with the owners consent.
18.3 Point of contact: George Alston phone 904 982-7924 NJYC phone 904 778-0805
Have a Great Navy Day!