Notice of Race    

2007  RACEBOARD EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Bandol, France - April 12th to April 19th, 2007

An International Windsurfing Association sanctioned event      

 

1.            EVENT

1.1         The 2007 RACEBOARD EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS - will be held from  April 12th to

              April 19th 2007, in Bandol, France.

1.2          The Event will take place at the same time as the Raceboard Youth and Raceboard Masters European

              Championships.

 

2.            ORGANISER

2.1               The Championships will be organised by the Club  SOCIETE NAUTIQUE de BANDOL as the Local Organising

               Authority (LOA), for and on behalf of and under specified conditions laid down by, the International  

               Raceboard Class (IRC), the IWA and  the ISAF.

 

3.            VENUE

3.1          Bay of Bandol is located on the Cote D’Azur in SOUTHERN FRANCE and is an established windsurfing area.

3.2               During the Championships the winds are expected to be around 15 knots.

3.3         The water temperature is expected to be 18°, and the air temperature is expected to be 20°

 

4.            RULES

4.1          This is an ISAF sanctioned event governed by :

4.1.1       The 2005/2008 ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), and Appendix B – Windsurf Competition Rules;

4.1.2       The International Raceboard Class Rules & Championship Rules;

4.1.3       This Notice of Race (NoR) & the Sailing Instructions (SIs).

4.1.4           Where there is a conflict between Class Rules, Championship Rules and the NoR, the NoR will take

               precedence.

4.1.5           Alterations to the SI’s must be approved by the Class Race Supervisor.

4.2             Competitors shall attend the opening & closing ceremonies.

4.3          The IRC is a category 'C' class as set out in ISAF Regulation 20 - Advertising Code.

 

5.            ELIGIBILITY & DISCIPLINE

5.1          All entries shall meet the requirements of ISAF Regulation 19 - Eligibility Code.

5.2          A minimum of 3 races is required for a valid Championship. There shall be a maximum of 3 races per day, and

              a maximum of 12 races in the series. 

5.3          Competitors shall possess valid third party liability insurance.

5.4            Competitors shall be a member of a National Raceboard Class Association, or of the IRC.   National

              Associations shall be paid up members of the IWA, which is empowered by the class to collect any fees due.

5.5          Membership formalities can be completed on site.

 

6.            CLASSES

6.1          Raceboard European Championship (REC):

                The series shall be a single discipline 'Open Entry' event for men and women in Divisions A and B.

6.2               Raceboard Masters European Championship (RMEC):

The series shall be a single discipline ‘open entry’ for men and women in Division D.

               Competitors in the RMEC shall race together with competitors in the REC.

6.3               Raceboard Youth European Championship (RYEC):

The series shall be a single discipline ‘open entry’ for men and women in Division C.

Competitors are limited to the use of “Hybrid” raceboards.

6.4          Women may race separately from the Men.  

 

7.            DIVISIONS

7.1           Gender :  Men (A); Women (B) .

7.2            Age :

7.2.1       A Youth (C) shall be under the age of 20 (born in or after 1988 and not later than 1995)

7.2.2       A Master is a man who has reached the age of 35 (<1971) or a woman who has reached the age of 30 (<1976)

7.2.3       A competitor shall have reached the minimum age, in the relevant division, by Dec.31st 2006.

7.2.4           A competitor shall not be older than the maximum age limit, in the relevant division, by Dec 31st 2007.

7.3               Longboard /Hybrid: there may be separate prizes for hybrid and longboard divisions in the REC and RMEC,

              and  for RSX sailors in REC and RYEC.

 

8.            EQUIPMENT

8.1          All competitors shall bring their own equipment.

 

9.            EQUIPMENT INSPECTION

9.1          It is the responsibility of each competitor to ensure board and equipment conforms to the Class Rules.

9.2           Equipment inspectors will pay special attention to sail identification rule compliance.

9.3           Equipment checks may be made throughout the event.

 

 

10.          SAIL INSIGNIAS

10.1            Class and Championship Rules apply except sail numbers and letters may also be applied as per RRS

              Appendix G.

10.2        Sails should otherwise comply with the national letter system according to the RRS 77 and App. G

 

11.          BUOYANCY

11.1       If personal buoyancy is prescribed, each competitor & support boat crewmember shall wear, above the waist, a

                jacket, harness, or vest with a minimum buoyancy of 4kg uninflated, in fresh water. The buoyancy shall be          tested with a ferrous metal weight of 4kg., which shall remain supported for a minimum of 5 minutes.

 

12.          LIABILITY

12.1       Competitors take part in all races at their own risk. The LOA, IRC or any of their officials or representatives or

              the sponsors or their officials or representatives are not responsible, under any circumstances, for any

              damage, loss or injury either ashore or on the water either to persons or equipment, which may result.

              Participation in this event, supporting events and in each race in them is at the sole discretion of the sailor and

              at his/her own risk. Notice is drawn to RRS 4.

 

13.          COURSES

13.1        Courses shall be as prescribed in the Sailing Instructions.

 

14.          SCORING

14.1        The RRS low points scoring system shall apply.

 

15.          INTERNATIONAL JURY

15.1            An International Jury will be appointed in accordance with the RRS 70.4. Their decisions will be final and cannot be appealed.

 

16.          SAILING INSTRUCTIONS (SI)/EVENT PROGRAMME

16.1        The 'Championship SIs' will be available at registration, as will the Event Programme scheduling social events.

 

17.          COACHES

17.1        Coaches are required to register in advance by filling in FORM 4. 

17.2        Coach boats may support competitors. If you propose to bring your own, please advise the local organisers in advance. A limited number of coach boats are available for hire – 

Contact :  P. De Gailland:  sn-bandol@wanadoo.fr

17.3        Coaches shall wear buoyancy aids when the "Y" flag is flown. 

 

18.          SCHEDULE

April 12th    

Thursday

Arrival

 

April 13th

Friday

1000hrs-1800hrs     

Registration & Measurement

April 14th

Saturday

1000hrs-1800hrs     

Registration & Measurement

 

 

1400hrs

Practice Race

                                         

 

2100hrs         

Opening Ceremony

April15th /18th

Sun/Wen

1000hrs

Racing

 

 

 

 

April 19th

Thursday

1000hrs

Racing

 

 

1530hrs.

Last possible start

 

 

1830hrs

Prize Giving Ceremony

 

 

Departure

 

19.                          MEDALS AND PRIZES

19.1      Medals or trophies may be awarded up to the first three competitors in the Championship, depending on entry

              numbers. 

19.2      The first  European man & woman in the REC shall be known as the Raceboard European Champion.

19.3      The first  European masters man & woman shall be known as the Raceboard Masters European Champion.

19.4      The first  European youth man and woman shall be known as the Raceboard Youth European Champion.

 

20.                          DRUG TESTING

20.1       Competitors are reminded of the ISAF rules and regulations concerning the use of banned methods and

              substances.  Drug testing may take place during the event.

 

21.          TELEVISION AND MEDIA

21.1        In registering for the event, competitors automatically grant to the Organising Authority the right in perpetuity to make, use and show from time to time at their discretion, any motion pictures, still pictures and live, taped or filmed television and other reproduction of them, taken during the period of the event, for the said Championship as defined in the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions in which he/she participates without compensation.

 

22.1                        During racing, competitors may be required by the organisers to wear bibs/vests carrying the event sponsors' branding; and carry the event sponsor's advertising on their sails. The maximum size of the event-advertising sticker is 600mmX1000mm. The stickers may not be cut or trimmed in any way.

 

23.          DRESS CODE

23.1        Smart casual clothes shall be worn for the Opening Ceremony and Prize Giving Ceremony.

23.2            The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone whose standard of attire is not commensurate with the occasion.

 

24.          ACCOMMODATION & TRANSFERS

 24.1.1  Arrival / Departure by AIR:Transfers of passengers, luggage and their equipment from Marseille-Provence International Airport or Toulon Hyeres International Airport  to the Regatta Site May be  ORGANISED BY THE LOA on request. TO BE ACCEPTED, TRANSFER BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE A MINIMUM OF 15 DAYS BEFORE ARRIVAL.  The price for the transfer for1 person and 1 board will depend upon the choosen airport - the LoA are to be consulted.

               Tel: +33 (0) 494 29 42 26     

               Fax:+33 (0) 494 32 56 07                                   

               Email : sn-bandol@wanadoo.fr 

 

24.1.2    Arrival / Departure by Train: Transfers of passengers, luggage and their equipment from Bandol station via Marseille station to the Regatta Site will be ORGANISED BY THE LOA.  TO BE ACCEPTED, TRANSFER BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE A MINIMUM OF 15 DAYS BEFORE ARRIVAL. The price for the transfer for 1 person and 1 board will not be under 5 euros / 10 Euros on a return fee.

 

24.2        Special packages are negotiated for coaches, team leaders and family/friends

24.3        Accomodation: the Tourism office will give you all necessary information and prices

            www.bandol.fr , otbandol@bandol.fr , tel: 00 33 (0)4 94 29 41 35  fax:00 33 (0)4 94 32 50 39

 

25.         AIR TRAVEL/TRANSPORTATION

25.1       Participants may fly to either Marseille-Provence International Airport or Toulon Hyeres International Airport

25.2       The LOA and the IWA can take no responsibility for travel bookings made in error.

 

26.         REGISTRATION

26.1                        The registration office during the regatta will be at the SOCIETE NAUTIQUE de BANDOL.  It will open from 10.00  heures for registration & enquiries. Before the regatta for information and enquiries, please contact

               Tel: +33 (0) 494 29 42 26     

               Fax:+33 (0) 494 32 56 07                                   

               Email : sn-bandol@wanadoo.fr 

               URL: http://www.sn-bandol.com

26.2       Competitors shall produce the following prior to completing registration formalities on site: 

Original Regatta Entry Form (Form 1)

Proof of age (Passport)                     

Evidence of valid third party insurance

Original Bank Transfer/Draft details

Medical treatment permission (Form 3)

Parental/legal Guardian Assent (Form 2)

Measurement Form signed by the Official Measurer

 

27.        ENTRIES & PAYMENT

27.1       The entry fees are as stated on the attached entry form (Form 1) and shall be paid at the time of entry by MasterCard, Visa Card or bank transfer only.

27.2       Competitors may enter in advance electronically through the IWA website at http://www.internationalwindsurfing.com/ or by fax +44 2392 468831 or mailing an official entry form (Form 1) with their entry fees by March 31st 2007. The Entry Forms may be downloaded from the Class website.

27.3       Money Transfers shall be in the name of: The International Windsurfing Association and be sent to:

Account Name:

The International Windsurfing Association

Euro Account #:

52977299

Sort Code:

20-08-44

Bank Details:

Barclays Bank Plc, Birmingham, UK (Bank chargesto your account)

SWIFTBIC:                 

BARCGB22 (Bank Identifier Code) 

IBAN:

GB93 BARC 2008 4452 9772 99

Bank Detail:

Barclays Bank Plc, Birmingham, UK

27.4       or by Cheque /Bankers Draft, drawn on a British Bank to:

               International Windsurfing Association

               Mengham Cottage, Mengham Lane, Hayling Island, Hampshire PO11 9JX, United Kingdom

               Tel: +44 (0) 2392 468831 Fax: +44 (0) 2392 468831

               E-Mail: info@internationalwindsurfing.com, or raceboard@internationalwindsurfing.com

27.5       All exchange Bank or Card charges will be added to your account.

27.6       Entry fees paid on site shall be made in Euros Only.