July 11/12 Sidmouth SC  

Sidmouth Silver Scorpion Open

15th– 16th June 2024

Sidmouth Sailing Club, Port Royal, Sidmouth EX10 8BG

Notice of Race

The organising authority is Sidmouth Sailing Club.

All times in BST (UTC+1)

1 Rules

1.1 The event will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing.

1.2 Competitors should note that Sidmouth Sailing Club implements the RYA Racing Charter1

and that they will be expected to sail in compliance with it.

1.3 The Post-Race Penalty, Advisory Meeting and RYA Arbitration of the RYA Rules Disputes procedures shall

apply2

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2 Sailing Instructions

The sailing instructions will be available after 19.00 on Friday 10th July on the online official notice board.

3 Communication

3.1 The online official notice board will be located at the Sidmouth Sailing Club clubhouse.

In additional to the official notice board, there will be a WhatsApp group to assist competitors to stay informed

during the event. Use of this group is voluntary. Sign-up details will be available to all competitors at registration.

4 Eligibility and entry

4.1 The event is open to all boats of the Scorpion class.

4.2 Eligible boats may enter by completing the entry form:

(a) online at https://webcollect.org.uk/nsca/event/july-11-12-sidmouth-sc; or

(b) at registration on Saturday 11th July.

5 Fees

The entry fee is £50 per boat. 

6 Schedule

6.1 Registration: Saturday 11th July from 09.00 to 10.30.

6.2 Competitors’ briefing: Saturday 11th July June at 11.30.

6.3 Dates, number and schedule of races:

6.4 On the last scheduled day of racing no warning signal will be made after 15.00.

7 Venue

7.1 The venue is Sidmouth Sailing Club, Port Royal, Sidmouth EX10 8BG.

8. Data protection

8.1 The personal information you provide to the organising authority will be used to facilitate your participation in

the event. The legal basis for processing that personal information is contract. Your personal information will be

stored and used in accordance with the Organising Authority’s privacy policy. When required by the rules,

personal information may be shared with the RYA, your national authority and World Sailing. The results of the

event and the outcome of any hearing or appeal may be published.

9 Risk statement

9.1 Rule 3 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 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;

(g) it is their responsibility to familiarise themselves with any risks specific to this venue or this event drawn to

their attention in any rules and information produced for the venue or event and to attend any competitors

briefing held for the event.

10 Insurance

A boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of £3,000,000 per

incident or the equivalent.

11 Further information

For further information please contact Richard Gatehouse https://sidmouthsailingclub.co.uk/contact-us

Location: Sidmouth SC

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