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2011 Sonar North American Championships<br />
<strong>Notice</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Race</strong><br />
September 23-25, 2011<br />
<strong>Wayzata</strong> <strong>Yacht</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Sonar Fleet #5<br />
1100 East County Rd 16<br />
<strong>Wayzata</strong> MN 55391<br />
Revised July 22 th 2011<br />
Organizing Authority<br />
The Organizing Authority is the Sonar Class Association in conjunction with Sonar Fleet 5 and the<br />
<strong>Wayzata</strong> <strong>Yacht</strong> <strong>Club</strong> (WYC).<br />
Rules<br />
The regatta will be governed by the 2009 – 2012 Racing Rules <strong>of</strong> Sailing as amended on<br />
January 1, 2010 (RRS), the rules <strong>of</strong> the Sonar Class (SCA), this <strong>Notice</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Race</strong> and by the Sailing<br />
Instructions. In case <strong>of</strong> a conflict between the <strong>Notice</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Race</strong> and the Sailing Instructions,<br />
the Sailing Instructions prevail. This changes RRS 63.7 . The Sonar Class Association Rules are<br />
modified to allow each boat to carry a Kattack GPS device for the sole purpose <strong>of</strong> after-race<br />
replay and analysis.<br />
Eligibility and Crew<br />
The regatta is open to any boats <strong>of</strong> the Sonar Class eligible to race with a valid measurement<br />
certificate. The Person-in-charge and the Helmsman must be Active members <strong>of</strong> the SCA. The<br />
Person-in-charge and the Helmsman may be the same person. A boat is permitted to sail with<br />
different crew each day as originally submitted or revised on the entry form by midnight Sep 8th<br />
2011. If not specified or submitted until after Sep 8th a boat shall consist <strong>of</strong> the same people<br />
for the whole regatta unless a change is approved by the Jury in accordance with Class rule<br />
C.2.1 . The purpose <strong>of</strong> the deadline is to avoid the changing crew weights based on the sailing<br />
conditions.<br />
Entry<br />
Registration may be completed online at http://wyc.org/sonar/2011SonarNAs.aspx or in person<br />
on Thursday, September 22 from 1400-1700 at WYC.<br />
An early entry fee paid by 1700 August 01, 2011 will be $325. The entry fee after August 15, 2011<br />
but before 1700 September 02, 2011 will be $375. After September 2nd the entry fee will be<br />
$400. No registrations shall be accepted after 1700 on Thursday, September 22, 2011.<br />
Entry fee inclusions<br />
● Crane access at <strong>Wayzata</strong> <strong>Yacht</strong> <strong>Club</strong> and mooring or dockage for the duration <strong>of</strong> the regatta.<br />
● For All Participants;<br />
Thursday through Sunday: Free Beer & Pop<br />
Thursday Evening: Post <strong>Race</strong> Food from the grill or pizza will be available at WYC from $5<br />
Friday: Continental Breakfast & Post <strong>Race</strong> Snacks<br />
Saturday: Cocktails, Entertainment and Regatta Dinner (sailing attire or casual dress)<br />
(Four Saturday Dinner tickets included. Additional tickets $10 in advance $15 at the door)<br />
Sunday: Lunch and Snacks at the Awards Ceremony.
Measurement<br />
Sails must be measured, certified and carry certification marks. Sails shall comply with the class<br />
rules in force at the time <strong>of</strong> the initial fundamental measurement. Boats may be measured for<br />
compliance with the Class regulations and class rules. Measurements and required gear may be<br />
spot checked.<br />
Sailing Instructions<br />
The Sailing Instructions will be available by Thursday, Sep 22 and during packet pickup.<br />
Preliminary Schedule (subject to change – All times are local Central Time)<br />
Thursday, September 22<br />
All Day Launching <strong>of</strong> Boats Contact John Rainaldi 612-290-1499<br />
1400 – 1700 Registration, Check in & Packet Pickup<br />
1745 Practice <strong>Race</strong> <strong>Wayzata</strong> Bay WYC Sonar start time and sequence.<br />
Friday, September 23<br />
0730 – 0830 Check in & Packet Pickup<br />
0830 Competitors Meeting<br />
1000 Warning Signal for First <strong>Race</strong><br />
Additional races as announced by race committee<br />
Sunday, September 25<br />
No Original Warning Signal will be made after 1430 hours on Sunday, September 25th<br />
Racing Area<br />
All races will be held on Lower Lake Minnetonka.<br />
Series<br />
The Series will be raced over three days. Three races (per SCA B10.01) will constitute a series.<br />
Radio Communication<br />
The RC will make periodic hails before and during the race on VHF Channel 68. A hand held VHF<br />
radio strongly encouraged for all boats.<br />
Kattack<br />
Although not required we strongly encourage each participating boat to carry a Kattack<br />
supported GPS device for after-race replay and analysis. GPS devices provided by Kattack will be<br />
made available to you at regatta check in. A preauthorization deposit will be required.<br />
Prizes<br />
Prizes will be awarded to the skipper and crew <strong>of</strong> the top five finishers.<br />
Advertising<br />
Class Rules C.1 restricts advertising to Category C with limitations.
Media Rights<br />
By submitting an Entry Form, entrants and their crew give absolute right and permission for<br />
video footage, on line graphic displays or photographs <strong>of</strong> themselves and/or <strong>of</strong> their boat to be<br />
distributed in any media for press, editorial or advertising purposes.<br />
Disclaimer <strong>of</strong> Liability<br />
Entrants and their crew participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk<br />
(RRS 4, Decision to <strong>Race</strong>). The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material<br />
damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during or after the<br />
regatta.<br />
Entrants will be required to sign a waiver <strong>of</strong> liability during registration.<br />
Insurance<br />
The safety <strong>of</strong> a boat and her entire management shall be the sole inescapable responsibility <strong>of</strong><br />
the owner or person in charge. Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party<br />
liability insurance with a minimum coverage <strong>of</strong> $300,000 per event or the equivalent. Each yacht<br />
shall be covered by adequate Third party Damage and Personal Injury Liability insurance. The<br />
Person in Charge <strong>of</strong> each yacht may be required to produce evidence <strong>of</strong> Insurance upon demand.<br />
Housing<br />
All requests for housing should be directed to Gail Klein Cell (612) 387-7931 or<br />
gail.l.klein@gmail.com. Our expectation is that we will have the ability to accommodate all<br />
requests for housing. Every effort will be made to house teams in the same location and in close<br />
proximity to the yacht club. If you prefer commercial housing, Gail will be able to recommend<br />
accommodations.<br />
Contact<br />
For additional information contact: John Rainaldi (612) 290-1499 or Sonar@wyc.org<br />
<strong>Wayzata</strong> <strong>Yacht</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />
1100 East County Rd 16<br />
<strong>Wayzata</strong> MN 55391<br />
952-470-1468<br />
Mailing Address;<br />
<strong>Wayzata</strong> <strong>Yacht</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />
Sonar Fleet #5<br />
PO Box 585<br />
<strong>Wayzata</strong> MN 55391
2011 Sonar North American Championship Entry Form<br />
OWNER OR PERSON IN CHARGE <strong>of</strong> boat:<br />
Name: _____________________________________________<br />
Address: ___________________________________________<br />
___________________________________________<br />
Daytime Phone: ____________________Cell Phone: ______________<br />
Email Address: ____________________ <strong>Club</strong> and Fleet #: ______________________<br />
US SAILING Number: _____________________ SCA Number: __________________<br />
Sail Number: _________Hull Color: ____________ Boat Name: __________________<br />
A boat is permitted to sail with different crew each day if submitted by sep 8th 2011 The total number shall not change<br />
Crew Friday Sep 23rd Crew Saturday September 24th Crew Sunday September 25th<br />
1) 1) 1)<br />
2) 2) 2)<br />
3) 3) 3)<br />
HELMSMAN - If Not Owner or Person in Charge<br />
Name: ________________________________________________________________<br />
Address _______________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________<br />
Daytime Phone: _______________________ Cell Phone: _______________________<br />
Email Address: ________________________<strong>Club</strong> and Fleet#: ___________________<br />
US Sailing Number: _______________________ SCA Number: __________________<br />
Person in Charge and the Helmsman must be a current Active or Associate member <strong>of</strong> the SCA per By Laws Article B12.00.<br />
I certify that the Sonar I am entering in this regatta fully complies with all Sonar Class Rules and<br />
will be sailed according to the Rules as described in the <strong>Notice</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Race</strong>. I have received and read a<br />
copy <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Notice</strong> <strong>of</strong> race. In consideration <strong>of</strong> the acceptance <strong>of</strong> my entry, I hereby agree that the<br />
safety <strong>of</strong> my yacht and its crew, and the decision whether or not to sail, and any damages incurred<br />
by any person or property resulting from my decision or actions, and any related costs, are<br />
individually, exclusively and completely my responsibility. Specifically including, but not by way <strong>of</strong><br />
limitation, the use <strong>of</strong> the dry sailing hoists, the use <strong>of</strong> docks or moorings, the movement or storage<br />
<strong>of</strong> trailers, collisions, sinkings and any other incident or accident. I hereby agree to waive any and<br />
all claims against Sonar Fleet 5 and the <strong>Wayzata</strong> <strong>Yacht</strong> <strong>Club</strong>, including their members, <strong>of</strong>ficers,<br />
directors, employees or agents, arising out <strong>of</strong> or in any way connected with the participation in this<br />
regatta and any related activities. I agree that this waiver is binding on my heirs, representatives,<br />
successors and assigns.<br />
Owner or Person in Charge Signature:<br />
______________________________Date:__________<br />
Register & Pay Online at http://wyc.org/sonar/2011SonarNAs/Registration.aspx<br />
Make Checks Payable To: WYC Sonar Fleet 5<br />
Entry Form & Checks To: WYC Sonar Fleet 5 - PO Box 585, <strong>Wayzata</strong>, MN 55391<br />
Entry Fee (Includes four tickets for dinner on Saturday ) $325.00<br />
Entries Received - After Aug 15, Add $50 - After Sep 2, Add $75 ________<br />
Additional Saturday Diner Ticket<br />
$10 per person ________<br />
TOTAL ________<br />
SONAR CLASS ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP<br />
If Owner and Helmsman are not 2011 Active or Associate Members at the time <strong>of</strong> this regatta, an<br />
International Sonar Class Dues Form must be completed prior to registration, or at the Registration Desk<br />
with a check ($75 or $30) submitted for Sonar Class dues.