LOCCR 2007 NOR First 235
Lake Ontario Challenge Cup Regatta
Pultneyville Yacht Club
July 21st & 22nd, 2007
Notice of Race
1. Rules
1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing
(RRS). Classes permitting Category C Advertising (see RRS Appendix 1) are urged to refrain
from displaying advertisements for businesses or products competing with those of the primary
and support sponsors of the event.
1.2 Crescent Yacht Club is the host club and will provide race management.
2. Personal Flotation
Personal flotation shall be worn as required by class rules. For all other classes RRS 40 (the "Y"
Flag Rule) may apply at the discretion on the Race Committee.
3. Eligibility
3.1 the regatta is open to Beneteau First 235’s only. The Organizing Authority reserves
the right to accept entries that do not satisfy these requirements.
4. Entries
Entrants shall meet eligibility requirements by per registration on or before July 13th 2007. Completed
entry forms, with the entry fee, shall be mailed to
Jon P. Flowerday
15 Meadow Dr.
Webster, NY 14580-3432
Late entries may be accepted solely at the discretion of The Organizing Authority.
Entry Fee: $50.00 US
5. Registration
The boat owner or a boat representative must report to Crescent Yacht Club, Chamount Bay, NY,
between 1700 hrs. and 2000 hrs. Friday, July 20th, to complete registration details.
The skipper's meeting will be held at 0800 hrs Saturday July 21st. Crew lists and waivers of
liability must be submitted at registration. No boat will be registered without a completed waiver
form. In the event of a crew member substitution during the regatta, the new crew member must
submit a signed waiver of liability to the Race Committee prior to racing for that boat's entry to
remain valid. Sailing instructions will be available at Registration. Amendments to the Sailing
Instructions will be posted at the Notice board located at the Crescent Yacht Club by 0830 hrs.
Daily and it is the responsibility of each competitor to check the Official Notice Board for any
amendments or other notices.
6. Course
Courses will be sailed on Lake Ontario or Chamount bay.
7. Schedule of Races
7.1. It is the intent of the Organizing Authority and the Race Committee to run as many
races as practical on Saturday, July 21st. No warning signal will be made after 1400 hrs.
7.2. It is the intent of the Organizing Authority and the Race Committee to hold one long distance
race on Sunday July 22nd.
7.3. It is the intent of the Organizing Authority and the Race Committee to have one fleet,
Run what ya brung!
The harbor start is scheduled for 0830 hrs on each day of racing.
8. Measurement/Weigh-in
Measurement is not required by the Organizing Authority or the Crescent Yacht Club, Any
Beneteau First 235 series boats US made hull numbers 001 through 451 or EUR made Beneteau
First 235 series Boats hull numbers 001 through 1000. This also includes any Liberty Series First
235’s or any First 23’s made in either the US or EUR. This includes all keel types, fin wing, swing
or custom.
9. Scoring
9.1 The Low-Point Scoring System, RRS Appendix A4 will apply. Each boat's total score
will be the sum of her scores for all races. One race will constitute a series. This alters RRS
Appendix A.
9.2 All shall be scored without handicap.
10. Courtesy Broadcasts
The Race Committee may provide general information to competitors on channel 9.
11. Arbitration
There will be none of that! We are here to have fun!
12. Prizes
Individual race and series prizes will be awarded by class (number will depend on number of
class entries). For Lake Ontario Challenge Cup 2006, Division Prizes will be:
• 3rd place overall
• 2nd place overall
• 1st place overall
13. Photographers and TV Rights
Competitors give absolute right and permission for any photographs or video footage taken of
themselves or their competing boat to be published in any media whatsoever; for either editorial
or advertising purposes, or to be used in press information.
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