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June 15/16 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
.
2 Sailing Instructions
The sailing instructions will be available after 19.00 on Friday 14th June on the online official notice board.
3 Communication
3.1 The online official notice board is located at https://www.sidmouthsailing.org.uk/racing/scorpion-open-2024.
Copies of official notices will be posted on a notice board located at the Sailing Club.
3.2 In addition 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/june-15-16-sidmouth-sc; or
(b) at registration on Saturday 15th June.
5 Fees
5.1 Entries received up to 7th June.
The entry fee is £35 per boat for the weekend.
5.2 Entries received after 7th June.
The entry fee is £40 per boat for the weekend. This does not include meal tickets.
6 Schedule
6.1 Registration: Friday 14th June from 19.30 to 21.00 and Saturday 15th June from 09.00 to 10.30.
6.2 Competitors’ briefing: Saturday 15th June at 11.30.
6.3 Dates, number and schedule of races:
| Date | Number oF Races | Nax number of races | Scheduled time of warning signal for first race |
| Saturday 15th June | 3 | 3 | 12:25 |
| Sunday 16th June | 3 | 3 | 09:55 |
6.4 On the last scheduled day of racing no warning signal will be made after 15.00.
1 The charter can be found at the front of the RYA edition of the Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 (the yellow pages after the definitions), or on
the RYA website at www.rya.org.uk/racing/rules
2 For information on the procedures, go to https://www.rya.org.uk/racing/rules/rules-disputes.
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 Janet Ritchie.