Rock Paper Scissors Regatta & Tournament
August 27-28, 2016
Birmingham Sailing Club
Notice of Race
When:
Who:
Where:
August 27-28, 2016
Optimist (Red, Blue, White and Green)
Laser (4.7, Radial, Full)
Collegiate 420 (no spinnaker or trapeze)
Rising high school seniors and under
Birmingham Sailing Club
Lake Logan Martin
147 Merrill Road
Vincent, AL 35178
www.birminghamsailingclub.org
juniorsailing@birminghamsailingclub.org
RULES
1.1 The Organizing Authority for this regatta is Birmingham Sailing Club.
1.2 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules
of Sailing 2013-2016. Measurement requirements do not apply.
2. ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
2.1 Applicants for all classes must be rising high school seniors or younger at
the start of the regatta.
2.2 Competitors are required to supply their own boats.
Classes:
International Optimist Dinghy: Red, Blue, White, and Green
(Green fleet will be coached by Van Rogers, BSC Jr. Coach)
Laser Class-Full, Radial, 4.7
Collegiate 420 (no spinnaker or trapeze)
Entry fees for each class:
$55.00-single hand includes racing fee
and meals for skippers
$80.00-double hand includes racing fee
and meals for skipper and crew
Additional meals: $25.00 for extra meal package (includes Saturday lunch &
dinner, Sunday breakfast & lunch), $10.00 for extra dinner, $5.00 for extra
lunch or breakfast
Deadline for Registration is August 17, 2016
Late fee of $10.00 will apply after the registration deadline
Register at Regatta Network
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?rega
tta_id=13047
4. Sailing Instructions
The sailing instructions will be available at registration.
5. Scoring –
5.1 The Low-Point Scoring System, Appendix A2 of the RRS shall apply.
5.2 As many races as possible will be sailed. At least one race must be
completed to constitute a Series. If seven or more races are sailed, a boat’s
worst score will be discarded.
6. Lifejackets
6.1 All competitors shall wear, while on the water, a U.S. Coast Guard
approved PFD, except for brief periods while removing or adding clothing. 6.2
Each competitor shall have a whistle attached to their PFD at all times while
on the water.
7. Schedule:
Saturday, August 27th
9:00am-10:30am Check in
11:00am
Skipper’s Meeting and lunch on shore
12:00pm
First Warning
4:00pm
Snacks, Drinks and Sliding Fun
5:30pm
Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament
6:30pm
Dinner
8:00pm
Movie and Popcorn
Sunday, August 28th
8:00am
Breakfast
9:30am
First warning, racing continues. No races will be started
after 12:00pm
1:00pm
Lunch and awards
Schedule is subject to change per event organizers.
8. ACCOMODATIONS:
Camping is encouraged at the Club. Please leave your pet at home. Hot
showers are available.
AREA MOTELS IN PELL CITY (Approx. 10-15 MILES FROM BSC)
Comfort Suites 205-338-5570
Hampton Inn 205-814-3000
Holiday Inn Express 205-884-0047
9. Further information
9.1 Questions: Contact Fred Smith at soldbyfred@gmail.com or 205-3682280
9.2 Direction to club: Directions to the club can be found at:
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=147+Merrill+Rd,+Vincent,+AL&hl=en&sll=3
3.55957,86.2603&sspn=0.217432,0.528374&oq=147&t=h&hnear=147+Merrill+Rd,+Vin
cent,+Alabama+35178&z=17
*Click on the physical address to get directions.