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2004 Marblehead NOOD Notice of Race

Author: NOOD Staff

NOTICE OF RACE
Marblehead Racing Association July 22-25
Marblehead, MA
Sailing World and Marblehead Racing Association (MRA) are the Co-Organizing Authorities for this regatta and MRA will provide race management.

CONDITIONS
1. rules This regatta shall be governed by the Rules as defined by the Racing Rules of Sailing 2001-2004 (RRS). The regatta is subject to the advertising restrictions as defined in RRS Appendix 1 (Advertising.) Those classes satisfying Appendix 1 qualifications for Category C are urged to refrain from displaying advertisements for businesses or products competing with those of the primary and support sponsors of the event.

2. personal flotation
The wearing of personal flotation shall be worn as required by class rules. Competitors should be aware that the race committee may display Flag "Y" in accordance with RRS 40.

3. eligibility
3.1. The regatta is open to any boat that is either: a) a member of a recognized class association for entry in this regatta's One-Design classes, or; b) a boat that meets the criteria established for this regatta by the class coordinator for entry in a level class; and provided that each class has a minimum entry of six boats. The Organizing Authority reserves the right to invite additional classes that do not meet all the requirements.
3.2 Potential classes: Sonar, Viper 640, IOD, Etchells, Daysailers, Rhodes 19, Town Class, Corinthian, J/24, J/105, Frers 33, Thunderbird, J/80, Ultimate 20, Beneteau 36.7, Melges 24, Colgate 26.
3.3 The NOOD Regattas are open to those boats whose Owner and/or Skipper is a current member of their National Governing Body (US SAILING for USA members; to join call 1-800-877-2451.)
3.4 Except for wooden-hulled boats, easily removable bow stickers shall be attached to the forward 25% of both sides of the boat's hull at all times while racing. The stickers are to be carried with the top approximately 6"-10" below deck level and with the leading edge approximately 10"-20" aft of the bow. Bow stickers will be provided in the Skipper's package.

4. entries Classes shall meet eligibility requirements no later than July 15. Entries received on or after July 1 will be subject to a $25 late fee. Boats which have registered for the MRA season championship are exempt from the entry fee (but not the social fee or the late fee). These MRA boats must still register and are subject to the late fee. Completed entry forms, with the entry fee, shall be mailed to Sailing World NOOD Regatta, 55 Hammarlund Way, Middletown, RI 02842 or faxed to 401-845-5180, and must be accepted by the Organizing Authority. Late entries may be accepted solely at the discretion of Sailing World and the Marblehead Racing Association.

Boat Size Entry Fee*
up to 24' $147.00
25' - 29' 162.00
31' and over 172.00
MRA entries PAID (does not include social ticket)
*Entry fee includes one social ticket
Social tickets - Advance purchase $37.00 with your entry form (entry fee includes one social ticket)
Social tickets include dinner/beverages for Friday,
Saturday & Sunday.
Additional tickets wil be $40 after your entry has been submitted and at the door.
MRA entry does not include social ticket.

5. registration Each boat owner or his representative must report to the Boston Yacht Club, between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, or Thursday, July 22 between 9-11 am, and 5:00-7:00 pm, to complete registration details.

Crew lists and waivers of liability must be submitted at registration. No boat will be registered without a completed waiver form. In the event of a crew member substitution during the regatta, the new crew member must submit a signed waiver of liability to the Race Committee prior to racing for that boat's entry to remain valid.

Sailing instructions will be available at Registration. Amendments to the Sailing Instructions will be posted at all three clubs (Corinthian, Boston and Eastern), by 0800 EST daily. It is the responsibility of each competitor to check the Official Notice Board for any amendments or other notices.

6. courses Courses will be sailed off-shore from Marblehead Neck. Course patterns will be provided with the Sailing Instructions.

7. schedule of races It is the intent of the Organizing Authority and the Race Committee to run as many races as practical on each race day up to a maximum total of 12 races for the series.
Outside Line Etchells and IODs will race Thursday - Sunday; the J105 and Beneteau 36.7s will race Friday-Sunday; the Frers 33 and Melges 24 will race Saturday and Sunday; first gun at 12:30.
Halfway Rock Line Rhodes 19, Corinthian, Town Class, and Daysailers will race Thursday- Sunday; Thunderbirds will race Friday - Sunday; first gun at 12:30.
Tinkers Line Viper 640, Sonar, J/24 , J/80, Ultimate 20 and Colgate 26s will race Friday-Sunday; first gun at 12:00.

8. measurement/weigh-in Measurement is not required, but each boat shall submit proof of holding a valid measurement certificate at registration if required by the class.
Neither the Organizing Authority nor the Boston Yacht Club shall be responsible for conducting or administrating weigh-ins should they be required by individual class rules. Local or national class associations shall be responsible for conducting weigh-ins if needed.

9. scoring The Low-Point Scoring System, RRS Appendix A will apply. Each boat's total score will be the sum of her scores for all races. One race will constitute a series.

10. prizes Daily and series prizes will be awarded for each class (number will depend on number of class entries).

11. berthing Moorage for the regatta may be arranged by calling the Corinthian, Boston or Eastern Yacht Clubs.

12. photographers and tv rights Competitors give absolute right and permission for any photographs or video footage taken of themselves or their competing boat to be published in any media whatsoever; for either editorial or advertising purposes, or to be used in press information.

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