Notice of Race
Date
August 25/26, 2018
Location
Mississauga Sailing Club, 120 Lakefront Promenade Road, Mississauga, ON
Rules
The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing 2017-2020. Racing rule changes will appear in full in the Sailing Instructions which will be issued prior to the first Skipper's Meeting.
A personal flotation device or life jacket must be worn at all times. Wet suits or dry suits are not adequate personal buoyancy. Failure to comply with this Rule will be grounds for competitor disqualification.
MSC is situated in a Mississauga city park and personal alcohol is prohibited
Eligibility
Open to all boats of the Wayfarer and CL16 class.
Registration/ Entry Fee
Registration is online.
Entry fee is $80 if received before Aug 18th 2018. Or $100 if received after August 18th 2018. The entry fee includes a banquet dinner for skipper and crew (additional banquet dinners $25 each.)
Note: Participants are requested to supply their own lunches.
A signed Waiver Form must also be submitted prior to the close of registration.
Schedule
Up to 4 races are scheduled for Saturday 25th Aug (11am first start], no races to start after 4:00 pm Up to 3 races are scheduled for Sunday 26th Aug (10:30am first start), no races to start after 2:00 pm. Please see schedule of events for more details.
Scoring
The Low Point scoring system of Appendix A will apply. One race completed will constitute a series if no further races can be completed. When fewer than 5 races have been completed, a boat's series score will be the total of her race scores. When 5 or more races have been completed, a boat's series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score.
All Wayfarers and CL16 will be scored as one fleet competing in the CL16/ Wayfarer Regatta.
Awards
Awards for 1st through 3rd in the regatta plus there will be an award for the highest placed CL16.
Safety
Although the weather ashore is usually warm, the waters of Lake Ontario can, at any time of year, be very cold (< 10C/50F) during and after a stiff off-shore breeze. Competitors are urged to bring clothing appropriate to sailing in these conditions.
Insurance
Participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of $1,000,000 per incident or the equivalent.
Disclaimer
Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See RRS 4, Decision to Race. The organizing authority, volunteers and/or the Mississauga Sailing Club 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.
Directions
Mississauga Sailing Club is located in Lakefront Promenade Park in Mississauga Ontario. Take the Cawthra Road (south) exit from the QEW highway. Travel south on Cawthra and make a left turn on to Lakeshore Road E. Travel east on Lakeshore Road and make a right turn onto Lakefront Promenade. Signs for MSC will be on your right. Watch out for the SPEED BUMPS.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Mike Duncan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 905.648.4762
Any amendments to this notice will be posted on the official notice board at MSC prior to 0930 hours on Saturday Aug 25th 2018