1    Organising Authority and Venue
      The organising authority and venue for the regatta is Sydney Flying Squadron, 76 McDougall Street, Milsons Point 2061.

2    Rules
      The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (2005-2008) (RRS) of the International Sailing     Federation (ISAF) as amended,  The Prescriptions and The Special Regulations of Yachting Australia, the rules and by-laws of relevant class associations (except as any of these are altered by the sailing instructions) and by the sailing instructions.

3    Advertising
      The regatta is classified Category “C” in accordance with the ISAF Regulation 20

4    Alterations of Racing Rules
      The racing rules will be modified in accordance with RRS 86 as follows:

      Rule 44.1, taking a Penalty is altered to read: “A boat that may have broken a rule of Part 2 while racing may take a penalty by sailing well clear of the other boats as soon after the incident as possible and promptly take  “one turn including a tack and a gybe”.

5    Eligibility and Entry
      5.1    The regatta is open to all off the beach dinghy, skiff and catamaran classes.

      5.2    Eligible boats may enter by email Entry Form to sailing@sydneyflyingsquadron.com.au, alternatively you may lodge it by Fax or Post to:

The Race Secretary, Sydney Flying Squadron
Fax: 02 9956 7173, or
P.O. Box 577, Milsons Point   2061

Faxed or Posted Entries must be received by 1600hrs on Thursday 19th August 2010.  Beach entries will be accepted.

Divisions shall be allotted to classes at registration

6    Fees
      The following Regatta Entry Fee must be paid no later than 1100hrs on Saturday 28th August.

                                                                                Seniors                                                                         $60                   Pay online Now
                                                                                Juniors (Skipper and Crew under 18 years)         $30                  Pay online Now

7    Schedule of Events
      Early boat delivery                          Friday 27th August                      from     1100hrs    to     2000hrs

      Rigging area open                        Saturday 28th August                 0800hrs
      Registration                                    Saturday 28th August                 from     0930hrs    to     1100hrs
      Briefing                                            Saturday 28th August                 1100hrs
      Ferry Boarding                               Saturday 28th August                 1245hrs
      Racing                                             Saturday 28th August                 1300hrs
      Social Event                                    Saturday 28th August                 ASAP after racing.

     Ferry Boarding                                 Sunday 29th Augus                     1045hrs
     Racing                                              Sunday 29th August                    1300hrs
     Social Event and Preso                 Sunday 29th August                    ASAP after racing

8    Sailing Instructions
      The sailing instructions will be available at registration; if possible they will be posted to the event web site prior to that.

9    Racing Area
      The racing area shall be on the waters of Sydney Harbour, Between Shark Island and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

10    Courses
       The courses shall be described in the Sailing Instructions.  Course lengths will be set with the aim that each division will finish at a similar time.  Back to back races shall be sailed on each day.

11    Scoring
       The Bonus Point scoring system, RRS Appendix A.4.1 will apply.   

12    Insurance
        Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance for racing with a minimum cover of $5 million dollars.

13    Handicaps
       Handicaps for each boat shall be calculated at the discretion of the race committee.  They shall be based on the most recent class yardstick available.

14    Social Events
        Spectator ferries will be available for family and friends wishing to view the racing on both Saturday and Sunday.  Ferry bookings are advised to avoid disappointment and can be made via the club on (02) 9955 8350. Social events open to competitors, family and friends shall be conducted on Saturday and Sunday evenings.
 
15    Rigging Area – Milsons Park
        15.1 The rigging area is finite.  The organising authority reserves the right to refuse access to the rigging area for late entries.  If entry numbers exceed the size of the park, some competitors may be asked to rig in an alternate location on a first in first served basis.

         15.2 No vehicles may enter the park.  Trailers are to be unhooked and walked into the rigging area, volunteers will be made available to assist and ensure competitors do so in a timely fashion.

         15.3 Once boats have been unloaded, competitors may be asked to move boat trailers to designated trailer parking.

         15.4 Milsons Park is open to the public, unattended boats and equipment must not be stored in a dangerous manner.

16    Further Information
        For further information contact:
       John Tierney
       Ph: 0419 555 227
       Email: sailing@sydneyflyingsquadron.com.au