SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
Citicoast Plumbing
TAIPAN NSW GP series 2024
Hosted BY Mannering Park Amateur Sailing Club
27 Grace St, Mannering Park NSW 2259
1 Rules
1.1 The regatta will be governed by
(a) The ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2001-2004, except as changed by these sailing instructions;
(b) The prescriptions of the Australian Yachting Federation (AYF);
(c) The Championship Rules of the TCAA and Taipan Class Rules;
(d) These Sailing Instructions (S.I.), Including changes made in compliance with instructions 3 and 4.
1.2 Entrants in the regatta shall comply with the ISAF Eligibility Rules as provided in Appendix 2.
1.3 Boats that display advertising shall comply with Category C in accordance with RRS Appendix 1, 20.3.1.
2 Changes to Sailing Instructions
· Any change to the Sailing Instructions will verbally communicated at the competitors briefing prior to the start of sailing
3 Schedule of Races
· 21th September 2024
· Competitors meeting 12.30pm
· Racing not before 1pm
· Back to back starts
· Final start not after 4.30pm
4 Racing Areas
· The waters directly adjacent to the Mannering Park Sailing Clubhouse
5 The Courses
· The Course will be windward/leeward with a distance of between 400m and 900m between the top and bottom gates.
· 1 or 2 laps at the race officers direction.
· Will be designated at the briefing prior to racing.
6 Marks
· Will be advised at pre-race competitors meeting.
7 Drop Races
· All races to count
· A minimum of 3 races constitutes a series.
8 Points
· 1 point for first, 2 points for second etc
· DNF and DNS are fleet +1
· Lowest points score at the end of racing wins
9 The Start
· Between the start boat (race committee vessel) and a nominated mark
10 The Finish
· Between the finish boat (race committee vessel) and a nominated mark
11 Penalty System
· 360 degree turn
· There is no provision for protests in this event.
· There may be a jury boat used throughout racing, this will be detailed at the competitors meeting.
12 Safety Regulations
· Competitors attention is drawn to fundamental RRS 1 and 4. Competitors shall make their own decision to start or proceed in a race, taking into consideration the prevailing conditions at the time.