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Laser Open Meeting (Midlands Traveller Series)

30th May 2021, 09:30 - 17:00

Laser Grand Prix Meeting 2021

Bartley Sailing Club

Sunday 30th May 2021

Notice of Race

1. Organising authority

The organising authority is Bartley Sailing Club.

2. Rules

The rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) will govern this regatta. Bartley Sailing Club has adopted The R.Y.A Racing Charter. Bartley Sailing Club implements the RYA Racing Charter and sailors are required to undertake to sail in compliance with the Charter, details of which can be found at the front of the RYA Rule Book (Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024) and on the RYA Website (www.rya.org.uk/racing/Pages/racingcharter.aspx).

3. Classes and eligibility

Racing will take place in Laser Class dinghies (for avoidance of doubt please do not use replica or training sails except without permission from BSC). It is advised that competitors should be members of the ILCA/Laser Class Association. All boats must comply with the current 2021 Laser class rules as amended by ICLA.

4. Times

BSC gates will open from 09:00

Registration will take place at Bartley Sailing Club from 09.30 to 10.30

There will be a briefing for competitors in the vicinity of the race hut at 10:30 hours, or as soon as possible afterwards.

First race is scheduled to start at 11.00 hours, with two more to follow after lunch.

The number of races is indicative and will depend on weather conditions.

All Visitors attending Open Events at Bartley S.C. are kindly reminded that upon arrival boats must be rinsed in the boat wash area. This is a Severn Trent stipulation, so please arrive early enough prior to your racing to hose your dinghy!

5. Entries

Entry fee for the event is £15.00. Lunch and light refreshments including Tea and coffee for competitors will be available from the galley

All competitors under the age of 18 years at the time of the event are required to complete a parental declaration form, signed by their parent or guardian, in addition to an entry form. The parental declaration form will be available at registration.

6. Sailing Instructions

Sailing Instructions available on the club website www.bartleysailingclub.com and will also be available upon registration at Bartley Sailing Club from 09.30 hours.

7. Racing Area

The racing area will be Bartley Reservoir, limited as defined in the Sailing Instructions

8. Rights to Use Names and Likenesses

Competitors automatically grant to the organising authority without payment the right in perpetuity to make, use and show any motion pictures, still pictures and live, taped or filmed television of, or relating to the event. They also allow their names, age category, club and boat details to be displayed in competitors lists prior to the event and in results, on the Bartley Sailing Club website and in other publications.

9. Prizes

Prizes will be awarded on the day throughout the fleet and also for 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall, plus.

The organisers reserve the right to decide eligibility prizes. No participant will be awarded two prizes.

10. Coaches & Supporters

No coach or support boats will be permitted. Coaches & supporters accompanying competitors are required to comply with: The principles of good sportsmanship and behaviour, the rules of Bartley Sailing Club and Severn Trent Water. Failure to do so may result in investigation by the regatta organisers, and potentially in an instruction to leave the premises of Bartley Sailing Club.

11. Safety

Please be aware that personal flotation must be worn by anyone going onto the launching area (this is beyond the water gates) this is a vital safety rule of BSC and Severn Trent Water

12. Points system

One race is required to be completed to constitute an event. There will be one discard if three races have been completed and no discards if less than three races are completed.

The low points system as provided in RRS Appendix A will apply so this means if a tie for the two race

13. Insurance

Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third party liability insurance with a minimum cover of £2,000,000 for any one accident and shall sign a declaration to that effect before going afloat.

End of Notice of Race

FYI:-

Bartley Sailing Club is an RYA-approved watersports centre for beginners and experienced sailors alike. Conveniently located in the Bartley Green area of Birmingham, the site offers superb views over rolling hills to the West. We have active fleets in RS400, Merlin Rocket, Phantom, Solo, Supernova, Laser, Mirror and K20 youth classes, with many other types of sailing dinghies also represented in our handicap fleet. What's more we welcome windsurfers and canoeists - our water is a packed and lively place to be!

How to find us...

Exit the M5 at junction 3. Take Manor Way - the A456 West signposted to Kidderminster (out of Birmingham). Take the first left into the narrow Lapal Lane South. Follow this around the bends for about a mile and just before the end turn left into Lye Close and cross the bridge over the M5. Turn right at the cross-roads with the much bigger Woodgate Lane. Where the road forks, bear left down Adams Hill and then keep straight on past the schools and shops until you see Bartley Sailing Club signposted on your right just before the dam wall.

COVID *

Bartley SC is now open for organised activity on the water. The organising authority is Bartley Sailing Club and the Officer of the Day (OOD) is in charge when the club is open - please comply with any requests made.

In Summary the current key points are:

Toilets and changing rooms are open although we recommend that they are only used if completely necessary and the 2m distance markings are respected. Showers cannot be used at this time.

Tilly's is open for indoor (rule of 6 / 2 households) and outdoor table service.

Social distancing while on site (shore).

Please sign in at the OOD hut or scan the track and trace QR Code.

Next update expected 21st June 2021.

Further detailed documentation can be viewed and downloaded in the list to the right >>

Last updated 11:40 on 17 May 2021

RISK STATEMENT

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 other property whether afloat or ashore;

(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 safety briefing held for the event;

(h) Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third party insurance with a minimum cover of £3,000,000 against third party claims;

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

Competitors participate in the series or event entirely at their own risk. See RRS 3, Decision to Race. The organising authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the race or regatta.

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