30th Izola Spring Cup

NOTICE OF RACE

1. RULES

   1.1 The event will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing.

   1.2 The prescriptions of Slovenian Sailing Federation will not apply.

2. ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
   The Regatta is open to all boats of following classes:

   2.1 Olympic classes

   • Laser standard (men)
   • Laser Radial (women)
   • 470 (men and women)

   2.2 Other classes

   • Laser Radial (men)
   • Laser 4.7 (men and women)
   • 420 (open)
3. ENTRIES AND HOSPITALITY

   3.1 Entries shall be made on the official entry form either by

   • Website: www.jadralniklub-burja.si
   • E-mail: info@jadralniklub-burja.si
   • Post to the following address:
     Yacht Club Burja Izola
     P.O. Box 74 SI-6310 Izola
     Slovenia
   • Telephone: +386 5 6416 330

   The fully completed entry form should be received at the above mentioned entry address not later than 3^thApril 2017.

   In case until 3^thApril 2017 in single sailing class for which the Regatta “Izola Spring Cup 2017” has been announced by Notice Of Race, there shall not been announced at least the presence of 10 competitors/crews, for this particular sailing class, the regatta will be canceled.
   The Race Committee will post notice of cancelation for canceled class/classes ASAP and in due time on web site of Y.C. Burja Izola and Facebook page.

   3.2 Teams ranked in the Top 10 on the most recent ISAF World Olympic Rankings are exempted from paying the entry fee provided they have entered no later than 3^th April.

4. FEES
   The following entry fee will be charged:
   • Single handed dinghies: 60 EUR
   • Double handed dinghies: 80 EUR
5. PAYMENT OF FEES
   The above mentioned fees must be paid at on-site registration prior to competing in the 30^th Izola Spring Cup.
   Entry fee can be paid by:
   • Bank transfer to our bank account until 3^thApril 2017:
     IBAN: SI56 1010 0002 9145 003
     BIC: BAKOSI2X
     Bank of Koper
   • In the race office on Thursday 13^th April in between 09.00 and 21.00.
6. SCHEDULE OF RACES AND SOCIAL EVENTS

   Date	Time	Event
   Thursday, 13th April 2017	09:00 – 21:00	Registrations
   Friday,      14th April 2017	10:55	First Warning Signal
   Saturday,  15th April 2017	10:55 ASAP	First Warning Signal Barbecue party
   Sunday,    16th April 2017	10:55 ASAP	First Warning Signal Prize giving and closing ceremony
   Monday,    17th April 2017	Reserve day or departure day

   Reserve day will be used only, if there will be less than three races completed on Sunday.

7. MEASUREMENT

   Each boat shall produce a valid measurement certificate.
   Prior to the races all sails may be measured, authorized by Class Rules and stamped by the Measurement Committee.

8. SAIL NUMBERS

   Boats shall use the approved Nationality Code Letters in their sails as required by RRS. In alteration of their Class Rules, their national letters on the sails shall apply for any class.

9. ON SITE REGISTRATION

   9.1 Competitors and Team Leaders shall complete on-site registration at the Race Office of YC Burja Izola from Thursday, 13^th April 09:00. Competitors not registered until Thursday, 13^th April at 21:00 will not be entered.

   9.2 To register all competitors shall present to the Registration Office:

   • A valid membership card to his/her MNA, if any
   • Measurement Certificate and Measurement Form of the boat
   • Advertising License Card of his/her MNA, if any
   • Insurance Certificate

   9.3 Sailing Instructions will be available at on-site registration.

10. ADVERTISING

    10.1 The ISAF Advertising Code shall apply.

    10.2 Boats may be required to display a bow number and advertising stickers of the event sponsor on either side on the forward 25% of the hull.

11. VENUE

    There will be 2 course areas in front of Izola.

12. SCORING SYSTEM

    Three races are required to be completed to constitute a series.

13. RIGHT TO USE NAME AND LIKENESS

    Participating in the 30^th Izola Spring Cup any competitor automatically grants to the Organizing Authority and the sponsors of the 30^th Izola Spring Cup, the right in perpetuity, to make, use and show, from time to time and at their discretion, any motion pictures and live, taped or film television and other reproductions of him/her during the period of the competition for the said 30^th Izola Spring Cup in which the competitor participates and in all material related to the said 30^th Izola Spring Cup without compensation.

14. PRIZES

    Prizes will be awarded to the top three competitors in each event.

15. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

    Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See rule 4, Decision to race. The organizing 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 regatta.

16. INSURANCE

    Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance.

17. FURTHER INFORMATION
    • Yacht Club Burja Izola
      P.O. Box 74 SI-6310 Izola
      Slovenia
    • Telephone: +386 5 6416 330
    • E-mail: info@jadralniklub-burja.si
    • Website: www.jadralniklub-burja.si
18. ACCOMMODATION
    SAN SIMON RESORT IZOLA (500m from the Club)
    • Morova 6a
      SI – 6310 Izola
      Slovenia
    • Telephone: +386 5 6603 100
    • Fax: +386 5 6418 402
    • Website: www.bernardingroup.si
    Hotel BELVEDERE or Hotel MARINA
    • Veliki trg 11
      SI – 6310 Izola
      Slovenia
    • Telephone: +386 5 6605 100
    • Fax: +386 5 6415 583
    • Website: www.belvedere.si