[UK Cat Info] Forts Race - 23 September 2006 - NOR
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WHITSTABLE YACHT CLUB
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FORTS RACE
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NOTICE OF RACE
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Venue:
The venue for the 2006 is Whitstable Yacht Club, 3-4 Sea Street,
Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1BX, Tel: 01227-272942,
<mailto:office@wyc.org.uk> office@wyc.org.uk The 2006 Forts Race will be
held on Saturday 23rd September, or deferred to Sunday 24th September
(subject to weather).
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Organising Authority:
The organising authority is the Whitstable Yacht Club.
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Rules:
The Forts Race is governed by:
* The rules as defined in Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2005-2008
* The Rules as defined in the Equipment Rules of Sailing
* The Sailing Instructions
* The official language of the Forts Race is English. In case of
any conflict between languages then the English text from prevail
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Additional Rules:
The penalty for breaking a rule in RRS Part 2 shall be a 360 degree turn
which shall include one tack and one gybe. This changes RRS 44.1
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Prizes:
These will be awarded for separate categories of three-sailed,
two-sailed and smaller catamarans. The quantity of prizes will be
dependent on the numbers of entries in each category.
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Advertising:
The Forts Race is designated a category =93C=94 event in accordance with
ISAF Regulation 20. The event will be sponsored by
<http://www.cat-bitz.co.uk/> www.cat-bitz.co.uk. Boats may be required
to display a bow number and advertisement of the Race sponsor on both
hulls, as indicated by the OA.
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Eligibility:
Competitors must have paid their entry fee of =A340 and hold insurance to
the value of =A32,000,000. Competitors under the age of 18 must have
signed permission from parents and or guardians and if under 16 must be
sailing with an adult.
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Entries:
* Competitors may enter on the Club web site/ or send cheque to/
or pay on arrival in the Race Office based in Whitstable YC. The race
fee of =A340
* The Forts Race is open to two-handed sports catamarans rated at
1.30 or faster under the ISAF measurement system.
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Registration:
Registration will take place in the Whitstable YC from 08.30 hrs on 23rd
September 2006.
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Measurement and Certificates:
There will be no measurement facilities available, but Race Committee
members reserve the right to inspect any catamaran before OR after the
Forts Race.
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ISAF Measurement System:
The Forts Race will held using the ISAF measurement system. All boats
must agree a handicap number at registration with an UKCRA/Race
Committee representative.
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Schedule of the Forts Race:
* The Forts Race 2006 will begin at 11.00hrs on Saturday 23rd
September. If conditions do not allow at this time on 23rd September,
then the Forts Race shall be held on Sunday 24th September starting at
10.00 hrs.
* The Skippers Briefing shall be held at 10.00 hrs on the 23rd
September OR with postponement, 9.00hrs on the 24th September.
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Forts Race 2006 Course.
The race will be sailed in the area of Whitstable with FIVE radiating
=93legs=94, North to the Forts, Northeast to the Windfarm, river conditions
in the River Swale, Northwest along the Sheppey shore, and East to Herne
Bay pier. Details will be provided at registration on Saturday, 23rd
September at 8.30 hrs. Subject to the weather conditions, the Forts will
be the first leg and the Race Committee reserves the right to shorten
the course for all OR individual competitors OR all competitors of
specific classes.
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Scoring System:
The RRS Appendix A =96 Low point Scoring will apply, having evaluated
handicap times.
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Shore Facilities:
Shore facilities will be described at registration, including car, boat
and trailer parking.
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Weather Information:
Up to date forecasts will be give at registration and Skippers Briefing.
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Safety:
* RRS 40 (Personal Buoyancy) applies at all time when afloat
* Code Flag Y will not be flown (This alters RRS 40)
* Competitors shall wear a wet suit or dry suit when afloat
* Competitors shall carry at least one compass and mobile phone
in a watertight secure bag=20
* Each catamaran shall be equipped with at least one paddle
capable of propelling the craft
* Competitors shall carry at least on distress signal on their
body while afloat
* The Race Committee reserve the right to check safety equipment
at any time
* A =93tally=94 system will be in operation for the Forts Race
* Competitors are reminded that RRS 1;1,1;1.2;2;3a,3b,3c; are in
force at ALL times
* Failure to observe any above safety rules can lead to
disqualification
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Disclaimer of Liability:
The OA and any other party involved in the organisation will no accept
no liability for any personal or material damage sustained prior to,
during or after the Forts Race 2006. Competitors in the Forts Race do so
entirely at their own risk. See RRS 4, Decision to Race
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mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>FORTS RACE<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p=
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EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line;font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><=
span
style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>NOTICE OF RACE<o:p></o:p></span></span>=
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style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p=
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<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font=
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normal'><font size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=
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ight:
bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'=
>Venue:<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font size=3D3 color=3Dbl=
ack
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fa=
reast-language:
EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>The =
venue
for the 2006 is Whitstable Yacht Club, 3-4 Sea Street, Whitstable, </span><=
/span></font><st1:place><st1:City><font
color=3Dblack><span style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layou=
t-grid-mode:
line'>Kent</span></font></st1:City><font color=3Dblack><span style=3D'col=
or:black;
mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'>, </span></font><st1:Pos=
talCode><font
color=3Dblack><span style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layou=
t-grid-mode:
line'>CT5 1BX</span></font></st1:PostalCode></st1:place><font color=3Dbla=
ck><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'>, <s=
pan
class=3DGramE>Tel</span>: 01227-272942, <a href=3D"mailto:office@wyc.org.uk=
"><font
color=3Dblack><span style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;layout-=
grid-mode:
both'>office@wyc.org.uk</span></font></a> The 2006 Forts Race will be held =
on
Saturday 23rd September, or deferred to Sunday 24th September (subject to
weather).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p=
> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font=
-weight:
normal'><font size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=
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12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line;font-we=
ight:
bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'=
>Organising
Authority:<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font size=3D3 color=3Dbl=
ack
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fa=
reast-language:
EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>The
organising authority is the Whitstable Yacht Club.<o:p></o:p></span></span>=
</font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p=
> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font=
-weight:
normal'><font size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=
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12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line;font-we=
ight:
bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'=
>Rules:<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font size=3D3 color=3Dbl=
ack
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fa=
reast-language:
EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>The =
Forts
Race is governed by:<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></p>
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<font
size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3DSymbol><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-f=
amily:Symbol;
mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;
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gnore'>=B7<font
size=3D1 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roma=
n"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'>The =
rules
as defined in Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2005-2008 <o:p></o:p></span></f=
ont></p>
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<font
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mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-list:I=
gnore'>=B7<font
size=3D1 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roma=
n"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'>The =
Rules
as defined in the Equipment Rules of Sailing<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<font
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mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-list:I=
gnore'>=B7<font
size=3D1 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roma=
n"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'>The
Sailing Instructions<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-h=
eight:
12.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 18.0pt'><![if !supportLists]>=
<font
size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3DSymbol><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-f=
amily:Symbol;
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mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-list:I=
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size=3D1 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roma=
n"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'>The
official language of the Forts Race is English. In case of any conflict bet=
ween
languages then the English text from prevail<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p=
> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font=
-weight:
normal'><font size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=
=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line;font-we=
ight:
bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'=
>Additional
Rules:<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font size=3D3 color=3Dbl=
ack
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fa=
reast-language:
EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>The
penalty for breaking a rule in RRS Part 2 shall be a 360 degree turn which
shall include one tack and one <span class=3DSpellE>gybe</span>. This <span
class=3DGramE>changes<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>=A0 </span>RRS</span>=
44.1<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font size=3D3 color=3Dbl=
ack
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fa=
reast-language:
EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'><span
style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>=A0</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font=
-weight:
normal'><font size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=
=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line;font-we=
ight:
bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'=
>Prizes:<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font size=3D3 color=3Dbl=
ack
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fa=
reast-language:
EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>Thes=
e will
be awarded for separate categories of three-sailed, two-sailed and smaller
catamarans. The quantity of prizes will be dependent on the numbers of entr=
ies
in each category.<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font size=3D3 color=3Dbl=
ack
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fa=
reast-language:
EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'><span
style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>=A0 </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font=
-weight:
normal'><font size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=
=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line;font-we=
ight:
bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'=
>Advertising:<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font size=3D3 color=3Dbl=
ack
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fa=
reast-language:
EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>The =
Forts
Race is designated a category “C” event in accordance with ISAF
Regulation 20. The event will be sponsored by <a
href=3D"http://www.cat-bitz.co.uk/"><font color=3Dblack><span style=3D'colo=
r:black;
mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;layout-grid-mode:both'>www.cat-bitz.co.uk</span>=
</font></a>.<span
style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>=A0=A0 </span>Boats may be required to display a=
bow
number and advertisement of the Race sponsor on both hulls, as indicated by=
the
OA.<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font size=3D3 color=3Dbl=
ack
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fa=
reast-language:
EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'><span
style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>=A0</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font=
-weight:
normal'><font size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=
=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line;font-we=
ight:
bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'=
>Eligibility:<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font size=3D3 color=3Dbl=
ack
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fa=
reast-language:
EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>Comp=
etitors
must have paid their entry fee of =A340 and hold insurance to the value of
=A32,000,000. Competitors under the age of 18 must have signed permission f=
rom
parents and or guardians and if under 16 must be sailing with an adult.<o:p=
></o:p></span></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font size=3D3 color=3Dbl=
ack
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fa=
reast-language:
EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'><span
style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>=A0</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font=
-weight:
normal'><font size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=
=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line;font-we=
ight:
bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'=
>Entries:<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-h=
eight:
12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 18.0pt'><![if !supportLists]>=
<font
size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3DSymbol><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-f=
amily:Symbol;
mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;
mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-list:I=
gnore'>=B7<font
size=3D1 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roma=
n"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'>Comp=
etitors
may enter on the Club web site/ or send cheque to/ or pay on arrival in the
Race Office based in Whitstable YC. The race fee of =A340<o:p></o:p></span>=
</font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-h=
eight:
12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 18.0pt'><![if !supportLists]>=
<font
size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3DSymbol><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-f=
amily:Symbol;
mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;
mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-list:I=
gnore'>=B7<font
size=3D1 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roma=
n"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'>The =
Forts
Race is open to two-handed sports catamarans rated at 1.30 or faster under =
the
ISAF measurement system.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p=
> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font=
-weight:
normal'><font size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=
=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line;font-we=
ight:
bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'=
>Registration:<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font size=3D3 color=3Dbl=
ack
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fa=
reast-language:
EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>Regi=
stration
will take place in the Whitstable YC from 08.30 hrs on </span></span></font=
><st1:date
Month=3D"9" Day=3D"23" Year=3D"2006"><font color=3Dblack><span style=3D'col=
or:black;
mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'>23rd September 2006</spa=
n></font></st1:date><font
color=3Dblack><span style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-=
grid-mode:
line'>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p=
> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font=
-weight:
normal'><font size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=
=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line;font-we=
ight:
bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'=
>Measurement
and Certificates:<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font size=3D3 color=3Dbl=
ack
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fa=
reast-language:
EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>Ther=
e will
be no measurement facilities available, but Race Committee members reserve =
the
right to inspect any catamaran before OR after the Forts Race.<o:p></o:p></=
span></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p=
> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font=
-weight:
normal'><font size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=
=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line;font-we=
ight:
bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'=
>ISAF
Measurement System:<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font size=3D3 color=3Dbl=
ack
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fa=
reast-language:
EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>The =
Forts
Race will <span class=3DGramE>held</span> using the ISAF measurement system=
. All
boats must agree a handicap number at registration with an UKCRA/Race Commi=
ttee
representative.<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p=
> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font=
-weight:
normal'><font size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=
=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line;font-we=
ight:
bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'=
>Schedule
of the Forts Race:<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-h=
eight:
12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list 18.0pt'><![if !supportLists]>=
<font
size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3DSymbol><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-f=
amily:Symbol;
mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;
mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-list:I=
gnore'>=B7<font
size=3D1 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roma=
n"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'>The =
Forts
Race 2006 will begin at 11.00hrs on Saturday 23rd September. If conditions =
do
not allow at this time on 23rd September, then the Forts Race shall be held=
on
Sunday 24th September starting at 10.00 hrs.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-h=
eight:
12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list 18.0pt'><![if !supportLists]>=
<font
size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3DSymbol><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-f=
amily:Symbol;
mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;
mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-list:I=
gnore'>=B7<font
size=3D1 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roma=
n"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'>The
Skippers Briefing shall be held at 10.00 hrs on the 23rd September OR with
postponement, 9.00hrs on the 24th September.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p=
> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font=
-weight:
normal'><font size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=
=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line;font-we=
ight:
bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'=
>Forts
Race 2006 Course.<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font size=3D3 color=3Dbl=
ack
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fa=
reast-language:
EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>The =
race
will be sailed in the area of Whitstable with FIVE radiating
“legs”, North to the Forts, Northeast to the <span class=3DSpel=
lE>Windfarm</span>,
river conditions in the River Swale, Northwest along the Sheppey shore, and
East to </span></span></font><st1:place><st1:PlaceName><span class=3DSpellE=
><font
color=3Dblack><span style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layou=
t-grid-mode:
line'>Herne</span></font></span></st1:PlaceName><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'> </=
span></font><st1:PlaceType><font
color=3Dblack><span style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layou=
t-grid-mode:
line'>Bay</span></font></st1:PlaceType></st1:place><font color=3Dblack><s=
pan
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'> pie=
r.
Details will be provided at registration on Saturday, 23rd September at 8.30
hrs. Subject to the weather conditions, the Forts will be the first leg and=
the
Race Committee reserves the right to shorten the course for all OR individu=
al
competitors OR all competitors of specific classes.<o:p></o:p></span></font=
></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p=
> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font=
-weight:
normal'><font size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=
=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line;font-we=
ight:
bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'=
>Scoring
System:<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font size=3D3 color=3Dbl=
ack
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fa=
reast-language:
EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>The =
RRS
Appendix A – Low point Scoring will apply, having evaluated handicap
times.<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p=
> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font=
-weight:
normal'><font size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=
=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line;font-we=
ight:
bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'=
>Shore
Facilities:<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font size=3D3 color=3Dbl=
ack
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fa=
reast-language:
EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>Shore
facilities will be described at registration, including car, boat and trail=
er
parking.<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p=
> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font=
-weight:
normal'><font size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=
=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line;font-we=
ight:
bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'=
>Weather
Information:<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font size=3D3 color=3Dbl=
ack
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fa=
reast-language:
EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>Up t=
o date
forecasts will be give at registration and Skippers Briefing.<o:p></o:p></s=
pan></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p=
> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font=
-weight:
normal'><font size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=
=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line;font-we=
ight:
bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'=
>Safety:<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-h=
eight:
12.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt'><![if !supportLists]>=
<font
size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3DSymbol><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-f=
amily:Symbol;
mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;
mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-list:I=
gnore'>=B7<font
size=3D1 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roma=
n"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'>RRS =
40
(Personal Buoyancy) applies at all time when afloat<o:p></o:p></span></font=
></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-h=
eight:
12.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt'><![if !supportLists]>=
<font
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amily:Symbol;
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mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-list:I=
gnore'>=B7<font
size=3D1 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roma=
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</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'>Code=
Flag
Y will not be flown (This alters RRS 40)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-h=
eight:
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<font
size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3DSymbol><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-f=
amily:Symbol;
mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;
mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-list:I=
gnore'>=B7<font
size=3D1 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roma=
n"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'>Comp=
etitors
shall wear a wet suit or dry suit when afloat<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-h=
eight:
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<font
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amily:Symbol;
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mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-list:I=
gnore'>=B7<font
size=3D1 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roma=
n"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'>Comp=
etitors
shall carry at least one compass and mobile phone in a watertight secure ba=
g <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-h=
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<font
size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3DSymbol><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-f=
amily:Symbol;
mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;
mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-list:I=
gnore'>=B7<font
size=3D1 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roma=
n"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'>Each
catamaran shall be equipped with at least one paddle capable of propelling =
the
craft<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-h=
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mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-list:I=
gnore'>=B7<font
size=3D1 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roma=
n"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'>Comp=
etitors
shall carry at least on distress signal on their body while afloat<o:p></o:=
p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-h=
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<font
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mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;
mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-list:I=
gnore'>=B7<font
size=3D1 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roma=
n"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'>The =
Race
Committee reserve the right to check safety equipment at any time<o:p></o:p=
></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-h=
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<font
size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3DSymbol><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-f=
amily:Symbol;
mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;
mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-list:I=
gnore'>=B7<font
size=3D1 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roma=
n"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'>A
“tally” system will be in operation for the Forts Race<o:p></o:=
p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-h=
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<font
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mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;
mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-list:I=
gnore'>=B7<font
size=3D1 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roma=
n"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'>Comp=
etitors
are reminded that RRS 1;1,1;1.2;2;3a,3b,3c; are in force at ALL times<o:p><=
/o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-h=
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mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-list:I=
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n"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'>Fail=
ure to
observe any above safety rules can lead to disqualification<o:p></o:p></spa=
n></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><font color=3Dblack><span
style=3D'color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p=
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<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:12.0pt'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font=
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bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'=
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face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-fa=
reast-language:
EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>The =
OA and
any other party involved in the organisation will no accept no liability for
any personal or material damage sustained prior to, during or after the For=
ts
Race 2006. Competitors in the Forts Race do so entirely at their own risk. =
See
RRS 4, Decision to Race<o:p></o:p></span></span></font></p>
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