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PRE NOTICE OF RACE
THE SOLING EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2007
will take place at Arendal sailing Club, Norway
From 28 July to 3 August, 2007.

Organising authority
The organising authority is the International Soling Class (ISA) in conjunction with Arendal Sailing Club.

1. Rules
1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing, 2005-2008.
1.2 The prescriptions of the Norwegian National Authority will not apply.
1.3 The ISA Championship Rules will apply.
1.4 The following racing rules will be changed: 28.1, 32, 35, 42.3(c), 60.1(a), 61.3, 62.2, A4.1, A4.2 and Race Signals AP and S. The changes will appear in full in the Sailing Instructions.
1.5 Amendments to any of the rules applying to the regatta must be approved and signed by the ISA Liaison Officer appointed for the event.

2. Advertising category
The regatta is designated Category C under ISAF Regulation 20.

3. Eligibility and entry
3.1 The regatta is open to all yachts of the International Soling Class as prescribed in Championship Rule 4 – Eligibility.
3.2 ISA Membership is obligatory for all crew members. Membership fees will be collected from any crew member failing to present proof of previously paid membership fee.
3.3 All yachts entering shall display the ISA sticker for the current year. An additional amount will be collected from the helmsman or representative of any yacht not displaying the ISA sticker of the current year at the appropriate position.
3.4 Eligible boats may enter by completing the entry forms on the event website, www.solingeuropeans.com no later than 6 July 2007.

4. Classification
The ISAF Sailor Classification Code will apply.

5. Fees
The entry fee will be 400 Euros, and in addition GBP 35 (UK Sterling pounds) for ISA fee and both may be paid at the race office in cash in the corresponding amounts in Norwegian currency at the registration. The entry fee includes, craning, berthing and free dinner all the racing days.

6. Registration
The Race Office at the harbour of Arendal will be open for registration on 28 and 29 July from 10 am to 5 pm.

7. Schedule
7.1 Measurement and inspection will take place at race office area on 28 and 29 July 2006.
7.2 Racing is scheduled as follows:
Date Races
30.07.06 2 races
31.07.06 2 races
01.08.06 2 races
02.08.06 2 races
03.08.06 1 race
7.3 The first warning signal each day will be at approximately 11 am

8. Measurement
Yachts will be measured in accordance with ISA Championship Rule 7.0 Measuring and Class Rules 16 and 17. For a yacht to be eligible to race, her valid (the original or a copy of the original) Measurement Form shall be presented at the Race Office, and the helmsman must have satisfied all measurement and registration requirements as specified in this Notice of Race including the submission (at the completion of measurement) of properly completed measurement work sheets. If the Measurement Form cannot be produced before the first race, RRS 78.2 will be applied.

9. Sailing instructions
Sailing Instructions will be available at registration.

10. Course area
A chart showing the course area is attached.

11. The courses
Standard ISA Championship courses will be used.

12. Penalty system
12.1 The Two-Turns Penalty, rule 44.2, will apply.
12.2 An International Jury will be appointed in accordance with RRS Appendix N. Their decisions will be final and not subject to appeal in accordance with RRS 70.4.

13. Scoring
13.1 The Low Points Scoring System of RRS A4 will apply.
13.2 9 races are scheduled of which 5 must be completed to constitute a valid championship.
13.3 a) When fewer than 6 races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores.
b) When 6 or more races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score.

14. Prizes
Prizes will be awarded according to the ISA Championship rules.

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 cover while racing of not less than £100,000 for the duration of the regatta.


ATTACHMENT 1

Chart showing the course area in relation to the host club.


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