NOTICE OF RACE
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Title 5th BIYC Borneo International Yachting Challenge 2008 Organizing Authority Ministry of Tourism Sarawak, Labuan Corporation, Sarawak Sailing Association and Miri Marina 1.0 Date The BIYC (Borneo International Yachting Challenge 2008), comprising of Labuan Harbour Regatta, Labuan –- Miri passage race and Miri Bay Regatta will run from 23rd August 2008 to 28th August 2008. 2.0 Rules The BIYC will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing 2005 - 2008 (which includes the Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions), the current IRC Rules Part 1/2/3, and the Offshore Special Regulations. During the hours of darkness the RRS Part 2 are replaced by rules 12, 13, 16 and 17 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. Passage races will be Offshore Special Regulations category 3 whilst Harbour Races will be Offshore Special Regulations category 5. 3.0 Eligibility and Entry The IRC Racing and IRC Cruising Classes are open to all boats which hold a current valid IRC certificate. Cruising class is defined as: Keelboats of a cruising nature without IRC certificate. The handicap rating of the Cruising category boats will be issued by the RC and is not subject to protest. The Race Committee reserves the right to reclassify categories and boats in the interests of fair competition. A boat made be excluded from entering or have its entry re-classified at the sole discretion of the Race Committee. 4.0 Schedule of Events
5.0 Sailing Instructions The Sailing Instructions will be issued at registration. 6.0 Course The Miri Bay Regatta and the Labuan Harbour Regatta will be windward-leeward & or triangle races 7.0 Scoring The Appendix A Low Point System shall be used. 8.0 Prizes The Borneo International Yachting Challenge Trophy will be presented to the OVERALL WINNER of the IRC class only. There will also be prizes for the first three placings and an OVERALL WINNER in each category of the Harbor races (Miri Bay Regatta and the Labuan Harbor Regatta). The Passage Race winner is only for the line honours from every Class (sailing only). The Motorized finish will carry the point for the overall result. 9.0 Entry Fees No entry fees. 10.0 Registration Owners wishing to enter their boats for the BIYC2008 may complete a copy of the Entry Form (click here to download) and send it by any method to the Secretariat together with the crew list. Confirmed entrants MUST present themselves for registration of their yachts and crew at the Race Secretariat on the 23rd August 2008 between 0915 hours to 1645 hours. The original or certified true copy IRC 2008 certificate shall be presented for inspection at the Secretariat during registration procedures. No adjustment to IRC rating will be permitted after the 23rd August unless to correct a rating office error. At registration, yachts will be informed which sails are required for measuring. 11.0 Advertisement Advertising must conform to Category C, but limited to advertisements that in the opinion of the Race Committee do not conflict with the race sponsors or government regulations. 12.0 Berthing All participating keel boats are accorded FREE berthing at the Miri Marina from the 26th to 28th August 2008. A safe anchorage area off Labuan Island will be designated. Berths will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. 13.0 Security The Organizing Authority and the Race Committee will do their best to ensure a safe environment for competing boats and their crews. Access to the marina and social functions will be monitored and supervised. All skippers MUST sign a DECLARATION upon registration, absolving the Organizers of the event, of all liabilities which may arise in the course of the race. 14.0 Disclaimer All those taking part in the BIYC do so at their own risk and responsibility. Crew members must also acknowledge this and release the Organizing Authority, the Race Committee, the sponsors of the event, their respective officers, volunteers of any liability whatsoever for any loss of life, property, personal injury, or damage caused by or arising out of the race/regatta. 15.0 Identification All boats entered for the BIYC will be issued with a pair of hull stickers with the BIYC logo and identification number. These are to be placed at the forward part of the hull for the duration of the race. 16.0 International Jury The Race Committee will appoint an International Jury in accordance with Appendix M of the RRS 2005 - 2008. 17.0 Race Briefing Venue and time is 1400 hrs 23rd August at the Waterfront Hotel, Labuan Island. |
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