Home > Events > RS400 Open 29/30 March 2025
RS400 Open 29/30 March 2025
RS400 Open
Event is being hosted by Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club
on
29th & 30th March 2025
1. Rules
The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing
2. Fees
Entry fees are all paid online only:
RS400- Additional note, please add event entry and food choices separately.
- £35 online entry until 22nd March,
- £40 online entry afterwards,
- 50% discount for full Club members.
3. Schedule
Dates of Racing: 29th and 30th March 2025
The expected schedule is as follows, although this is subject to change:
Saturday:
Briefing at 11:00 hrs
1st race warning signal at 11;57 hrs
Lunch: 13:00 – 14:00 hrs
Two races back to back
Evening meal: 18:30 hrs.
Volunteer bar
Sunday:
Breakfast and food from 09:00 hrs
4th race warning signal is 10:27 hrs & 5th Race back to back
Lunch: 13:00 – 14:00 hrs
6th Race after lunch
Prize-giving
Prize-giving
4. Sailing Instructions
Copies of Sailing Instructions will be displayed at registration and available online.
5. Courses
The courses to be sailed will be described in the sailing instructions.
6. Venue
The location of Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club is Green Lane, Off Sandy Lane, Lowton, Warrington. WA3 1BJ.
Directions to the club can be found on the club website www.llsc.org.uk.
The racing area will be on Pennington Flash.
The Galley will be open on Saturday for lunch.
The Galley will be open on Sunday for breakfast and lunch.
7. Scoring
2 races are required to constitute a series.
When fewer than 4 races have been completed a boat’s series score will be the total of all her race scores.
When 4 or more races have been completed a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores, excluding her worst score.
8. Insurance
Each participating boat will be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of at least £3,000,000.
9. Risk Statement
Rule 4 of the Racing Rules of Sailing states: “The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone.”
Sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk. By taking part in the event, each competitor agrees and acknowledges that:
(a) They are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and accept responsibility for the exposure of themselves, their crew and their boat to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the event;
(b) They are responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew, their boat and their other property whether afloat or ashore;
(c) They accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by their own actions or omissions;
(d) Their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate;
(e) The provision of a race management team, patrol boats and other officials and volunteers by the event organiser does not relieve them of their own responsibilities;
(f) The provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather conditions, as can be practically provided in the circumstances;
10. Cancellation
If cancellation is required due to weather or any other unforeseen event, then where possible this will be notified via the llsc.org.uk website prior to the first day of the event.