WEST OXFORDSHIRE SAILING CLUB
LIGHTNING RUM AND MINCE PIE
SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2024
1. RULES
1.1) The races will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing.
1.2) The prescriptions of the RYA and West Oxfordshire SC will apply.
1.3) Racing rule(s) 40, 27.1 will be changed as follows: Flag Y will not be flown, the course will be defined on a course-board, The changes will appear in full in the Sailing Instructions. The Sailing Instructions may also change other racing rules.
1.4) Buoyancy aids must be worn at all times when on the water and must not be of the self-inflating type.
2. ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
The regatta is open to all Lightning 368 sailors
3. FEES
£10.00 per boat to be paid on the day by cheque or exact cash amount.
Lunch will be an additional £4 to be paid to the Galley person. Correct money would preferably be required.
Or if you are staying for the Fish & Chip Supper and overnight, £30 to cover whole weekend and breakfast on Sunday morning.
4. SCHEDULE
4.1) Registration Open from 9.30am on the day
4.2) Dates of racing: Saturday 9th November 2024
4.3) Briefing 11am first of 3 scheduled races 11.30 in for lunch/break then two back to back races. (3 races 2 to count)
5. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
The event sailing instructions will be available at the time of entry.
6. THE COURSES
The courses to be sailed will be decided on the day.
7. PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded for the first three boats in the series.
8. 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 his/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;
(g) Their boat is adequately insured, with cover of at least £2 million against third party claims;
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Further Information:
The club premises can be found at the end of an access road off the B4449 Stanton Harcourt to Hardwick road near Hardwick in Oxfordshire.
The nearest Postcode for Sat Nav use is OX29 5AG which is Beard Mill Farm near the entrance to our driveway.
For further information about the event please contact Caroline Hollier mobile 07976 252463; email lightning@wosc.org.uk or by viewing the club website at www.wosc.org.uk.