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ROYAL LANGKAWI INTERNATIONAL REGATTA 2012
NOTICE OF RACE

For the Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR 2012)
9th to 14th January 2012

The Regatta organizers wish to mention to all participants that the underlying aim of the event is to provide competitive and enjoyable racing for all crews, irrespective of the design or vintage of their yachts.

AUTHORITY

The Regatta is organized by the RLIR 2012 committee in conjunction with the Malaysian Yachting Association (MYA - National Authority) under the patronage of the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club.

Enquiries and entries should be addressed to:

 

Regatta Secretariat
Royal Langkawi International Regatta,
Jalan Dato Syed Omar, 07000 Kuah, Langkawi,
Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia.
Tel. +60 4 966 4078 Fax. +60 4 966 5078
office(at)langkawiregatta.com

1. RULES

• The Regatta will be governed by The rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2009-2012.
• The IRC Rules 2011 Parts A, B and C
• The ORC Special Regulations Category 4 shall apply to all keelboats and Multihulls (except that the requirement to be self righting will not apply to the Multihull Classes) and except the Sports Boat Class. Copies of the safety regulations for Sports Boats are available on request.
• Advertising on a boat or by its crew is permitted in accordance with the ISAF Advertising Code (formerly Category C). Boats with advertising material should include details with their entry form. The Organising Committee will require all participating boats to display event advertising in accordance with ISAF Advertising Code
• The Australian Sports Measurement Rule (SMS)
• The Platu 25 International Class Rules,amendedby Thailand/Malaysia/Singapore National Class Rules
• The current Offshore Multihull Rule (OMR)
• This Notice of Race and
• The Sailing Instructions which will be available during registration.

Where a conflict arises the Sailing Instructions will take precedence, followed by this Notice of Race, then other rules listed above.

2. ELIGIBILITY

The Regatta will have the following classes. The Race Committee (RC) may split classes into divisions. A minimum of 3 yachts is required to constitute a class or division. If less than the required minimum entrants are received the RC may join two classes. The RC reserves the right to adjust the eligibility criteria and / or reallocation of yachts in the interests of fair competition. The determination of eligibility criteria and the allocation of yachts to particular classes or divisions shall not be grounds for protest or redress.

IRC

Monohull keelboats with a current valid IRC certificate

As specified above, Race Committee may split this class into:

• Racing
• Premier (Modern Cruising Boats with Large Displacement)
• IRC 1
• IRC 2

Sport Boats

Monohull keelboats with:

• LOA not less than 5.5m
• LOA not greater than 10.0m
• Minimum keel to weight ratio of 0.35

As specified above, the Race Committee may split this class into:

• Sports boats
• Platu Open
• Platu Under 25

Multihull

Multihull (catamaran and trimaran) yachts of a size and condition acceptable to the Race Committee.

Entrants should have a current valid OMR certificate. If a boat does not possess a current valid OMR certificate, an OMR rating will be calculated by the Race Committee based on the principles of the current OMR rule.

As specified above, the Race Committee may split this class into:

• Racing Multihull (only multihulls with a current valid OMR certificate)
• Premier Cruising Multihull

Club

Monohull keelboats without a current valid IRC certificate or current SBR certificate. Entrants in this division will be allocated a TCF in accordance with Clause 3.

As specified above, the Race Committee may split this class into:

• Cruising
• Ocean Rover

All Classes:

Participating yachts shall comply with the RYA-RORC Special Regulations, Safety and Equipment requirements of a Category 4 Regatta with the exception of Sport Boats Class which shall comply with the RYA-RORC Appendix J Category 5 Special Regulations. All yachts may be subjected to inspection at any point during the regatta, and their entry may be refused or withdrawn in the interests of safety.

3. RATING

The IRC Handicap Rules 2011 Parts A, B and C will apply to Racing and IRC Classes. IRC Certificates are not required to be “Endorsed” (IRC 9.4 refers).

• For the purposes of IRC Rule 21.1.5(d), this is a regatta run on consecutive days (so the sails on board shall remain the same throughout). IRC Rule 22.4.2 shall not apply. There will be no limitations on crew number or weight except as required for boats rated as one design, which shall comply with IRC Rule 22.4.1.
• IRC Endorsed certificates are not required for this regatta.

The current QCYC OMR Rule will apply to Multihulls.

Boats in the Club class will be allocated a TCF by the Race Committee based on the entry information provided by the yacht's owner at time of entry.

• The TCF may be adjusted during the course of the regatta should additional performance information become available to provide more competitive racing. Calculation and adjustment of TCFs is not grounds for redress or protest

Yachts in the Premier Cruising Multihull class, or, if the Multihull Class is not split as provided in Clause 2, yachts in the Multihull class, will be allocated a TCF by the Race Committee.

• The TCF may be adjusted during the course of the regatta should additional performance information become available to provide more competitive racing. Calculation and adjustment of TCFs is not grounds for redress or protest

IRC, and OMR Certificates: Competitors wishing to enter a class which requires a current valid IRC, OMR or SBR certificate, shall provide a copy of their certificate with the entry form. Those competitors entering via the website, shall forward a copy of their certificate to the Regatta Office prior to 11th January 2012. No alteration in boat’s TCC will be permitted after this date, except as a result of rating protest, or to correct rating office errors. Competitors are responsible for obtaining copies of certificates from the relevant issuing authority.

The original or a certified true copy of any required Rating Certificate shall be presented for inspection at the Regatta office no later than 24 hours prior to the Warning Signal of the first race.

An official IRC measurer will be present during the event to check new sails and modifications and may, at his discretion, require any yacht in any class/division to be inspected. Any yacht requiring measurement shall notify the Regatta office by 0900 on 11th January 2012(Tuesday). All charges and fees incurred by a yacht in obtaining or modifying Rating Certificates shall be borne by the yacht owner.

4. INTERNATIONAL JURY

4.1 An International Jury, properly constituted in accordance with Appendix N of RRS 2009-2012, will be appointed for the Regatta. There shall be no appeal in from the decisions of the international jury in accordance with Rule 70.5.

4.2 A local phone number is needed by each team.

5. SCORING

5.1 The ISAF RRS Appendix A Low Point scoring System will be used. The Regatta is designated as a Series under Rule A2.

5.2 For all classes, a minimum of 2 completed races is required to constitute a series.

5.3 Up to Ten races (10) are scheduled for Sportsboats Class. If more than six races (6) are completed, then one (1) worse score will be discarded.

5.4 Up to Eight races (8) are scheduled for Racing, Premier, IRC1, IRC2 and Multihull Classes. If more than six races (6) are completed, then one (1) worse score will be discarded.

5.5 Six races (6) are scheduled for the Club Class/es. If more than four (4) races are completed, then one (1) worse score will be discarded.

If a race is cancelled or abandoned by the Race Committee, the above minimum may be adjusted accordingly.

6. PRIZES

CLASS TROPHIES AND PRIZES

The Prime Minister's Challenge Trophy
Will be presented to the yacht with the lowest score for the series, competing in Racing Class and that yacht will be declared the overall winner of the 2012 Regatta.

The Lada-IRC Challenge Trophy
Will be presented to the yacht with the lowest score for the series competing in IRC 1 class and that yacht will be declared the winner of the 2012 IRC Regatta.

The Langkawi Sports Trophy
Will be presented to the yacht with the lowest score for the series competing in Sportsboat class and that yacht will be declared the winner of the 2012 Langkawi Sportsboat Regatta.

The Malaysian Multihull Challenge Cup
Will be presented to the yacht with the lowest score for the series competing in Multihull Racing class and that yacht will be declared the winner of the 2012 Multihull Regatta.

The RLYC Commodore's Challenge Cup
Will be presented to the yacht with the lowest score for the series competing in Club Cruising class and that yacht will be declared the winner of the 2012 Club Handicap Regatta.

DIVISION TROPHIES AND PRIZES

Where a class has been divided into divisions the RLIR Organizing Authority and its sponsors will award trophies, in each class and division, for:

• First, Second and Third overall;
• First, Second and Third each day; and
• Fastest time on Round the Island Race.

TUNKU ABDULLAH SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

A special Award in memory of the Founder Chairman and first Commodore Tunku Tan Sri Abdullah will be presented for the best team, both on water and land in the 2012 Regatta.

7. ENTRY FEES

Yacht Entry Fee: (inclusive of Skipper's Fee) RM550.00.

Additional Crew Member Entry Fee: RM200.00 per person.

The above fees shall be paid at or prior to the registration date 9th January 2012.

(No extra fee will be charged if the entry form has been submitted before 8th January 2012. A late fee of RM200 may be charged after this date).

Fees include berthing for 8 nights at RLYC including electricity and water, transport to and from social events, all the official social events and the issue of complimentary Regatta souvenirs. Non-sailing participants may enjoy the social events upon payment of RM300 per person for duration of the event or RM100.00 per person per night.

8. REGISTRATION

Owners wishing to enter their yachts for RLIR 2012:

1. May access the website www.langkawiregatta.com at any time before 8th January 2012, fill in the Entry Form and make payment by credit card by clicking on credit card payment and be transferred to the secure site.
2. Fill in the Entry Form and mail to the address given on Page 1 of this NOR together with payment by cheque or bank transfer.

Refunds: Any cancellations before 15th November 2011 will be entitled to a full refund of the registration fee paid. Any cancellation after 15th November 2011 and before 8th January 2012 will receive a 50% refund. No refund after the 8th January 2012.

9. INSURANCE

Boats are required to be adequately covered by appropriate third party liability insurance to at least the minimum amount of 1,000,000 US$ or RM equivalent, and entrants shall declare that such cover is and will be maintained in full force throughout the Royal Langkawi International Regatta. Also it is recommended that all crew and others on board are adequately insured, including against medical costs.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS INSURANCE COVER SHOULD BE MADE PRIOR TO THE REGATTA. ADDITIONAL COVERAGE MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION.

10. ADVERTISING

10.1 Advertising on a boat or by its crew is permitted in accordance with the ISAF Advertising Code (formerly Category C). Boats with advertising material incorporated shall include details with their Entry Form. The Race Committee reserves the right to forbid items of advertising which may conflict with RLIR sponsors, or in any way offend Malaysian laws or customs by their nature.

10.2 The IRC Rules 2011 Parts A, B and C shall apply.

11. IDENTIFICATION

All competing yachts will be issued with a pair of hull stickers incorporating the RLIR and sponsor logos and an identification number. The decals shall be secured to each side of the fore part of the hull for the duration of the Regatta.

All yachts shall carry sail numbers in accordance with RRS Rule 77 and Appendix G. The Race Committee may relieve a yacht of her obligations under this Clause, but only if a request is made to the Race Committee no later than 24 hours prior to the warning signal of the first race in which relief is sought.

12. SECURITY

Whilst the Regatta Organizers will do their best to arrange a safe environment for competing yachts and crews, all entrants are cautioned to secure valuables at all times during the Regatta. Skippers are required to sign a Declaration upon registration, absolving the RLIR Organizers and RLYC of liability in the event of loss. Access to official social functions will be restricted to those who have paid the crew fee or social fee, and are identified by a security tag issued by the RLIR organizers.

13. BERTHING

The Entry Fee includes free berthing at Royal Langkawi Yacht Club from 8th January to midday on 16th January 2012, inclusive. Thereafter, yachts are responsible for arranging their own berths with RLYC.

14. HOTEL RESERVATIONS

The RLIR Organizers have negotiated favorable rates with a selection of reliable hotels. Participants wishing to avail themselves of these facilities will find contact details at the RLIR web site www.langkawiregatta.com. RLIR staff will not undertake reservations on behalf of participating crews, or be responsible for the associated transport.

15. DISCLAIMER

The Organizing Committee, the Race Committee, the Regatta sponsors and the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club and their representatives, officers, members and volunteers accept no liability whatsoever for any loss of life, property, personal injury, or damage caused by or arising out of the Regatta. Participants compete entirely at their own risk.

10th ROYAL LANGKAWI INTERNATIONAL REGATTA 2012
9th January – 14th January 2012
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

9th JANUARY Monday	0800 - 1700 1400 1730	Registration and Sail Measurement Practice Race Skipper Briefing
10th JANUARY TUESDAY	0930 1930	RACE DAY 1 - Racing All Classes Prize Presentation and Opening Dinner
11th JANUARY WEDNESDAY	0930 1930	RACE DAY 2- Racing All Classes Prize Presentation Dinner
12th JANUARY THURSDAY	0745-0845 0930	RACE DAY 3 - Racing some of classes RACE DAY 3 - Racing some of classes
13 JANUARY FRIDAY	0930 1930	RACE DAY 4 – Racing All Classes Prize Presentation Dinner
14 JANUARY SATURDAY	0930 1930	RACE DAY 5 – Racing All Classes Prize Presentation and Closing Dinner at RLYC

The Race Committee may change or amend this schedule.