Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions: Macatawa Bay Model Yachting (Click Here for the Entry Form for the DF 95 fleet)
May 22, 2022
1.0 Rules
1.1 The series will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing, appendix E for RC sailing, class rules of the Soling One Meter class/ DragonFlite 95 class, and these Sailing Instructions.
1.2 Changes to the racing rules or class rules are noted in the specific instructions where they apply.
1.3 All boats and equipment must comply with special cleaning instructions before being placed in the water of private ponds. These instructions are posted on the storage box at the pond.
2.0 Eligibility
2.1 Soling 1 meter fleet: The series is open to Soling 1 meter or boats that meet the class rules, and to sailors who are members of MBMY. Membership is also required to the American Model Yachting Association to provide for liability insurance for pond owners. Entry fee is $25 for the season.
2.2 DragonFlite 95 fleet: The series is open to DragonFlite 95 boats that meet class rules. The entry fee is $40 for non MBYC members, and $0 for MBYC members.
Non members may compete in non scored “Fun Days”.
3.0 Notices to Competitors
Notices to competitors will be available on site prior to racing
4.0 Changes to Sailing Instructions
Changes to these Sailing Instructions may be made written or verbally at any time with race committee approval. All competitors within the control area shall be notified at least 5 minutes prior to the first signal of the day. This changes RRS 90.2
5.0 Schedule of Races
5.1 First warning signal NOT BEFORE 6:15 p.m. for evening events, and not before 2:00 p.m. for afternoon events
5.2 Total heats scored will be a maximum of 7 with one throwout if 5 heats have been completed. No sequence will be started after 8:00 p.m. for evening events
5.3 After the first two heats have been completed, a 5 minute intermission will be held to allow for any boat tuning. No other delays will be granted for boat tuning during the heats.
5.4 A boat may request a delay to check for weeds on the hull; no tuning is allowed for such a delay.
5.5 A minimum of three heats must be completed to constitute a race day.
6.0 The Course
The course(s) will be verbal and/or displayed on a course board. The race committee will attempt to set a windward-leeward course when possible.
7.0 Launch area
The launch area is unrestricted
8.0 Marks
8.1 Marks will be of various colors and geometry and will be verbally designated in the course description
8.2 The starting and finishing marks may consist of two temporary marks, or a point between permanent and temporary marks.
9.0 Obstructions
The following are designated as obstructions: moored boats or lifts, permanent moorings, docks, and floating wood in addition to natural obstructions.
10.0 The Start
10.1 Heats will be started via a recorded 1 minute countdown sequence; the warning and preparatory signals will occur simultaneously at the 1 minute sound.
10.2 Starts will be in accordance with RRS 26; no “round the ends” rule will be in effect unless stated by the race committee
10.3 The starting line will be on the course side of the starting marks
10.4 Prior to the warning signal, a racer may request the Race Director to delay the starting sequence for a maximum of 2 minutes to repair a technical problem or breakdown. Each boat may be granted 2 such delays per day. Delays for tuning or adjusting rigs will not be granted.
10.5 Boats whose warning signal has not sounded shall stay clear of the starting area. Boats not racing shall stay clear of marks, boats racing, and mark set boats.
10.6 A boat not actively sailing in the starting area at the warning signal will be scored DNS.
11.0 Finish
11.1 The finish line will be on the course side of the finishing marks.
11.2 Each competitor shall announce their sail number at the moment of finishing.
12.0 Penalty System
12.1 A boat touching a starting line or finish line mark as defined by RRS 31, shall take a penalty turn as required by RRS 44. A boat touching any other mark of the course will not be required to take a penalty turn.
12.2 The penalty for a rules infraction is one turn (one tack and one gybe) in accordance with RRS E4.3
13.0 Time Limits
13.1 If no boat has passed Mark 1 within 10 minutes, the heat will be abandoned
13.2 If a boat has finished within 15 minutes, the heat will be scored.
13.3 Boats failing to finish within 5 minutes after the first boat finishes will be scored DNF.
14.0 Protests
14.1 A boat protesting another boat while sailing shall hail the other boat, as required by RRS 61.1(a) as modified by rule RRS E5.2. Only those sailors directly involved in an alleged foul shall participate in that protest
14.2 Boats filing a protest with the protest committee shall do so within 10 minutes of when the last boat finishes the last heat of the day. The protest must be written. Skippers may be granted additional time to file a protest, if required, in order to record relevant facts. Protests will be heard at least ½ hour prior to the first heat of the next race day.
15.0 Scoring
15.1 The Low Point Scoring System RRS A4 will be used for races.
15.2 The season championship will be determined by averaging the finish positions for all races sailed. To be eligible a sailor must compete in 50% of the scored race dates.
16.0 Equipment and Measurement Checks
16.1 A boat and her equipment may be inspected at any time for compliance with Class Rules and Sailing Instructions
17.0 Prizes
Prizes will be awarded at the end of the season
18.0 Disclaimer of Liability
Competitors participate entirely at their own risk. See RRS 4. The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta.