Royal Northern & Clyde - WC 2007

Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club - www.rncyc.com

International 8 metre Worlds Championships
Saturday 16th - Saturday 21st July 2007

Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club

http://www.8metre-rncyc.com

Sponsored by Chopard
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2007 Centenary Regatta

22nd to 27th July 2007
Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes
Celebrate 100 Years of Metre Rule Sailing














Photo: ©Kos
After 100 years, this regatta is collecting as many metre boats as can make the trip to Cowes from all over the world for what is expected to be a stunning event. The Sixes will undoubtedly form a core to the fleet, with the event following on directly from the World Championships. It is anticipated that many other metre classes will have attended the British Classic Yacht Club Regatta, also during the previous week, the 8mR will be returning from their Worlds at Largs in Scotland and the 12mR will be off afterwards to their Worlds in the Mediterranean.

The event is being co-ordinated by IMETA (International Metre Classes Association) and details are available from their web site www.imeta.org. It is recommended that you pre-register, since in the event that there are too many entries, priority will be given to those who registered early - this is not a commitment, but an indication of intent. IMETA are co-ordinating entries to all the events in the calendar around this event.

View the information about the World Championships for some of the essential features of organising attendance at this event. It would be appreciated if any owners intending to bring their boat can provide an early indication of which events they wish to attend - this is not an entry, but to help with logistics, ensure adequate support facilities across all the events and so that we can communicate with you. If demand is very high and numbers have to be restricted, priority will go to those who have registered. We are co-ordinating activities along with IMETA and it would be helpful if you could pre-register your interest.

The logistics of getting your boat to Cowes could not be easier - the Solent has one of the most concentrated areas of support organisations for yachting in the world. Local 6mR sailors will be pleased to assist where required.
See advice:

The logistics of getting your boat to Cowes could not be easier - the Solent has one of the most concentrated areas of support organisations for yachting in the world. Local 6mR sailors will be pleased to assist where required - contact Avia Willment at the Universal Marina.


























Moorings
Superb, comprehensive marina facilities provided by Cowes Yacht Haven will be available to owners, crew and media representatives. Cowes Harbourmaster. Captain Stuart McIntosh, will be laying additional moorings in the entrance to the Medina - this is an annual feature to provide sufficient moorings for the 1,200 boats that arrive for Cowes Week. A system will be established for co-ordinating mooring bookings.

Yacht Services
As a major yachting centre, Cowes is home to a large number of chandleries, boat yards, engineers, sailmakers, etc, many of them with a very long history and very experienced with classic boats - they probably built many of them. See the Cowes web site for details.

Launching your Boat
To avoid congestion and additional ferry costs, it is recommended that yachts be launched from the mainland and sailed or towed to Cowes. We have three recommended mainland boatyards who are fully conversant with International Six Metres and can if needed, provide towing facilities. The yards are some five kilometres of sheltered sailing to the Cowes marina complex.

The Elephant Boatyard:
named after the "Elephant", Nelson's flagship at the battle of Copenhagen in 1786 which was built in Bursledon, this yard has been at the head of the Hamble, on the old shipyards of Bursledon for over 50 years and is home to a number of local 6mR boats both for yard services and to compete against the owner. elephant@landsendrd.freeserve.co.uk

Hamble Point Marina:
a major, modern, full-service marina facility at the mouth of the River Hamble, with easy access to the world famous waters of the Solent, a magnet for competitive sailors from around the globe, it's a favourite with racers and cruising yachtsmen alike hamblepoint@mdlmarinas.co.uk

HYS (Port Hamble)
Hamble Yacht Services (HYS) is a well established full service yacht repair and refit facility, with a world wide reputation accrued from providing a professional service for both yachts, cruising and racing and motorboats alike. sales@hambleyachtservices.co.uk
Universal Marina:
also on the Hamble, the yard has a dedicated "Metre Shed" with a team of enthusiasts where there have been many restorations of 6mR and 8mR boats, is home to several boats and a very competitive "home team". jaffa@thewillmentgroup.com
Shipping your Boat
Whereas some boats may wish to sail to Cowes and some will have their own transport, we have made arrangements with ... to provide transport to one of the yards mentioned above. It may be appropriate for your national association to co-ordinate this so that several boats can be economically moved together.

Notice to Mariners
Three Harbour Authorities control the Solent sailing area, each of which may post Local Notices to Mariners concerning navigational issues and activities which impact use of the areas:

Cowes Harbour Commission
Southampton Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
Queen's Harbour Master Portsmouth

Measurement & Insurance
Boats should provide up-to-date measurement certificates with their registration and it may well be prudent to organise this in good time - arrangements have been made for spot checks prior to and during the event. All new sails will be measured. Measurement in the UK is being co-ordinated - see Noticeboard. Valid insurance certificates should also be supplied with third party coverage up to...

Accomodation
Cowes is host to many sailing events and there is a wide range of accomodation available. However, much of it is booked up early.

House to let for specific regattas
Terminus Road very close to High St, Red Jet & marinas
The house sleeps 8 in 4 double bedrooms.

Contact:
Elspeth Brewin
Telephone: +1 441 505 0293
E-mail: ebrewin@logic.bm

More information about accomodation in Cowes can be found at www.abaseashore.com

Cowes as a Place
During the events, there will be an extensive social calendar, some of which we will combine with the British Classc Yacht Club so that we can "party" with crew from other metre classes. In addition, Cowes on-shore facilities offer a variety of services. The Cowes website www.cowes.co.uk is packed with information.
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2007 Household Division Regatta
& Squadron Regatta

28th to 29th July 2007
Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes

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This weekend has a long tradition - class racing for keeled day-boats, including 6mR, Darings (a 5.5mR class), Solent Sunbeams, Dragons, Etchells and Flying Fifteen.

On Saturday, the Household Division run the regatta, providing an opportunity for this historic section of the British Army to form a race committee and operate the bridge. Traditionally, guardsmen are invited on board the boats - order one from the gatehouse (Tel: ???). This is followed by similar racing on Sunday

Entry is coordinated by each class association - a class co-ordinator will be nominated nearer the time.

View the information about the World Championships for some of the essential features of organising attendance at this event. It would be appreciated if any owners intending to bring their boat can provide an early indication of which events they wish to attend - this is not an entry, but to help with logistics, ensure adequate support facilities across all the events and so that we can communicate with you. If demand is very high and numbers have to be restricted, priority will go to those who have registered. We are co-ordinating activities along with IMETA and it would be helpful if you could
pre-register your interest.

Link to: Royal Yacht Squadron

The logistics of getting your boat to Cowes could not be easier - the Solent has one of the most concentrated areas of support organisations for yachting in the world. Local 6mR sailors will be pleased to assist where required.
See advice.
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2007 Skandia Cowes Week
4th to 11th August 2007

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For more information please visit the website of Skandia Cowes Week at www.skandiacowesweek.co.uk
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World Championship 2006 - Notice of Race

Download WC 2006 Notice of Race as PDF

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1. ORGANIZING AUTHORITY

1.1.The International 8-Metre World Cup is being organized by the Lindauer Segler-Club e.V.
(LSC)
in co-operation with the International Eight Metre Association ( IEMA ).

2. RULES

2.1. The regatta will be governed by
?? the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008 (RRS). No national authority prescriptions will
apply.
?? The Rating Rule and Measurement Instructions of the International Eight Metre Class
except as altered below.
?? The International 8-metre World Cup Rules

2.2. Rules for the International 8-Metre class will be altered as follows:

2.2.1. Yachts built prior to January 1, 1960 with no hull modifications as defined by IEMA are
permitted a maximum measurement of 8.07 metres, using the rating formula of the Class Rule.
Such yachts shall have otherwise valid measurement certificates. The owners shall submit a
signed statement that no hull modifications or ballast changes, which would affect the rating,
have been made since the last measurement.

2.2.2. The maximum number of crew may be increased to 7 for all yachts designed prior to
1960. All yachts shall be required to declare their crew number and names at registration and
sail with that number throughout the Championship. All yachts may register one alternative crew
on their crew list. This crew may be used by registering the crew change by 19:00 hrs at the
regatta desk on the day before the crew change is to take place. Any additional crew changes
shall be approved by the international jury.

2.2.3. All Yachts must carry on board the prescribed safety equipment in accordance with the
yacht’s country of registry. All Yachts must carry a towline of minimum 15-metre length and life
jackets available for every crewmember during the race.

2.3 In case of any conflict between languages the English language shall prevail.

3. ADVERTISING

3.1. The event is a category C event according to ISAF Regulation 20 with the following
amendments.

3.2. The restrictions set out in Class Rule 36 apply, no advertising on mainsail and genoa.

3.3. In addition, advertising limited to the organization(s) advertising on the boat and up to two
additional organizations may be displayed on clothing and equipment worn by competitors.

3.4. The organizing authority reserves the right to put sponsor advertising on the boom or hull of
each yacht or to fly a sponsor´s flag on each yacht.

3.5. By participating in the event, a competitor automatically grants the organizing authority and
the sponsors of this regatta, the right in perpetuity, to make, use and show, from time to time and
at their discretion, any motion pictures, still motion pictures and live, taped or filmed television
and other reproductions of him/her during the period of the competition of this regatta in which
the competitor participates without compensation.

3.6. Every yacht, except those competing for the Neptune Trophy where GPS devices are not
permitted, may carry on-board-cameras, GPS receivers or similar equipment.

4. ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY

4.1. The regatta is open to all boats of the International 8 Metre class which complete the
registration and have paid the entry fee.

4.2. All owners must be members of the IEMA who have paid the current year´s dues.

4.3. Eligible boats may enter by completing the entry form and sending it, together with the
required fee, to

Lindauer Segler-Club
Segelhafen 3
D-88131 Lindau
Germany
e-mail: club@lsc.de. A letter shall confirm e-mails.

4.4. The entry form will be available online at www.lsc.de as of January 20th, 2006.

4.5. Close of entry : May 4th, 2006. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the regatta
organizers until June 20th, 2006.

4.6. Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See RRS 4, Decision to
Race. The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage, personal injury or
death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta. The German law
shall prevail.

5. ENTRY FEE

5.1. Required entry fee is € 1.600,-. If payment is received by May 4th, 2006, entry fee is €
1.400,-

5.2. The entry fee includes € 100,- IEMA World Cup fee. Launching and hauling, towing and
mooring of the yacht during the regatta is free of charge.

5.3. Financial support may be directed to the transport of yachts. The amount of individual
contributions, if any, will be determined by the IEMA who will also be in charge of the distribution
of the support.

5.4. The entry fee is to credit to the accout No. 105 844 80 BLZ 731 500 00
Sparkasse MM-LI-MN, IBAN DE78731500000010584480
BIC: BYLADEM1MLM

6. REGISTRATION

6.1. Registration shall be completed at the Race Office no later than 18.00 hrs on July 8 th, 2006.
Each competitor has to
- have paid the entry fee,
- complete the responsibility disclaimer,
- submit a valid measurement certificate
- submit the crew list with the names of each crew member
- submit a valid insurance certificate.

7. SCHEDULE

7.1.

Tuesday July 4th Registration and Measurement 09:00 – 18:00
Wednesday July 5th Eight Metre Bodensee-Cup
Thursday July 6th Eight Metre Bodensee-Cup
Friday July 7th Eight Metre Bodensee-Cup
Saturday July 8th Registration and Measurement 09:00 -18:00
Opening Ceremony
Sunday July 9th Eight Metre World Cup 2006 - Races
Monday July 10th Eight Metre World Cup 2006 - Races
Tuesday July 11th Eight Metre World Cup 2006 - Races
Wednesday July 12th Eight Metre World Cup 2006 - Races
Thursday July 13th Lay Day
Friday July 14th Eight Metre World Cup 2006 - Races
Prize Giving Ceremony

7.2. Two races are scheduled per day to a maximum of nine races.

7.3. The Race Committee is allowed to sail a maximum of three races a day.

7.4. The scheduled time of the warning signal for first race each day is 11:00 hrs.

7.5. On Friday July 14th the last warning signal will be not later than 15:00 hrs.

8. MEASUREMENTS

8.1. All participating yachts shall be presented for measurement inspection before the beginning
of the regatta. The event measurer may make measurement checks before, during and after
races.

8.2. There will be no initial measurement

9. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

9.1. The sailing instructions will be issued to each competitor after completing registration at the
Race Office.
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10. VENUE

10.1. The races will be held in the waters of Lake Constance

10.2. The location of the regatta harbour can be found at www.lsc.de.

10.3. The race course will be located in the eastern part of Lake Constance. A diagram of race
course location will be included with the sailing instructions.

11. THE COURSES

11.1. The courses will be windward leeward courses and will be displayed with the sailing
instructions. The approximate course length will be 10 nautical miles.

12. PENALTY SYSTEM

12.1. Rules 44.1 and 44.2 are changed so that only one turn, including one tack and one gybe,
is required.

13. SCORING

13.1. Five races are required to be completed to constitute a valid championship.

13.2. When only 5 races or less have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of
her race scores. When from 6 to 9 races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the
total of her race scores excluding her worst score.

14. JURY

14.1. An International Jury will be appointed in accordance with RRS 70.4 and appendix M. All
decisions of the International Jury shall be final.

15. SUPPORT BOATS

15.1. Before racing Support boats shall be registered at the Race Office.

15.2. A unique registration number will be assigned to each Support boat.

15.3. Support boats shall display this unique registration number.

16. BERTHING

16.1. Boats must be sailed from the LSC harbour for the duration of the regatta, starting on
Saturday July 8th at 18:00 hrs. Boats shall be kept in their assigned places in the harbour.

16.2. Boats wishing to arrive at the LSC before July 4th should contact the LSC sailing office to
make advance arrangement. The sailing office can be contacted at club@lsc.de.

17. HAUL-OUT RESTRICTIONS

17.1. Yachts shall not be hauled out during the regatta except with and according to the terms of
prior written permission of the International Jury.

18. DIVING EQUIPMENT AND PLASTIC POOLS

18.1. Underwater breathing apparatus and plastic pools or their equivalent shall not be used
around keelboats between the preparatory signal of the first race and the end of the regatta.

19. RADIO COMMUNICATION

19.1. A boat shall neither make radio transmissions while racing nor receive radio
communications not available to all boats. This restriction also applies to mobile telephones.

20. PRIZES

Prizes will be given as follows:

20.1. The INTERNATIONAL EIGHT METRE WORLD CUP will be awarded to the yacht with the
best overall score in the world championship.

20.2. The COPPA d´ ITALIA will be awarded to the best European yacht with the best result
in the overall score of the World Championship, conforming to the Deed of Gift for this trophy
(YCI ).

20.3. The SIRA CUP will be awarded to the yacht built prior to 1960 conforming to the SIRA
CUP Deed of Gift and Rules with the best result in the overall score of the World Championship.

20.4. The NEPTUNE TROPHY. Yachts competing for the Neptune Trophy need to adhere to
the rules and Deed of Gift for this trophy

20.5. The FIRST RULE CUP will be awarded to yacht built between 1908 and 1919 to the first
international Rating Rule with the best overall scoring after taking the race results of this
category as a separate low point scoring. If a discard applies under NOR 13.2., a boat´s worst
score will also be excluded in this separate table.

20.6. There will be additional prizes such as daily prizes for each race and category , traditional
prize flags, trophies and other prizes awarded to the first, second and third place yachts in all
above mentioned categories of the Regatta series.

20.7. Prize flags will be presented to the first, second and the third in each category.

21. INSURANCE
21.1. Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with racing
extension and a minimum cover of € 1.000.000 or equivalent per event.

22. FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information, please contact:

Lindauer Segler-Club e.V.
Segelhafen 3
D-88131 Lindau
Germany

Organisation Committee Eight Metre World Cup 2006
Andi Lochbrunner, chairman
Lochbrunner@lsc.de
Tel. + 49 – 8382- 23733 off.
Fax + 49 – 8382- 25944

Accommodation
There is a variety of hotels on the Lindau island, which made pre-reservations for you.
Mr. Arnold Weiner will be pleased to help you finding a suitable accommodation for you and
your crew.
Weiner@lsc.de

Tourist office :
ProLindau Marketing
www.prolindau.de
info@prolindau.de

Transport
Your contact person for any questions regarding transport, craning and parking of trucks and
trailers is Mr. Reinhard Brucker
brucker@lsc.de

Airports
Distance
Friedrichshafen Germany FDH 25 km
Zürich Switzerland ZRH 120 km
Stuttgart Germany STR 150 km
München Germany MUC 200 km

IEMA
The Annual General Meeting of the IEMA will be held on July 13 2006 10:15 a.m.
At: Forum am See
Brettermarkt 10
D-88131 Lindau
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Dutch Classic Yacht Regatta 2005
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The Shipmate Classic Yacht Regatta from July 28 untill July 31, 2005 an international sailing event for classic yachts

Shipmate Flags will support the Dutch Classic Yacht for the coming six years.
Therefore the event will be known as the Shipmate Classic Yacht Regatta.

From July 28 to 31 the Shipmate Classic Yacht Regatta 2005 is organized in Hellevoetsluis in the Netherlands. This international sailing event for classic yachts is usually visited by 120 to 150 boats. You will find various old racing yachts, beautiful cruisers and sturdy cutters, smacks and bawleys from Holland, Britain, Belgium, Germany and France. The main activity is the racing program during three days in various classes. In and around the old town harbour of Hellevoetsluis the racing is accompanied by nautical activities for participants, visitors and their children. Passageraces from Britain and the IJsselmeer to Hellevoetsluis will be organized preceding the event in Hellevoetsluis.

For more information visit the website www.dcyr.nl or contact the secretary.

Sunday 24 - 7 - 2005
Start Classic Passage Race from UK to Roompot
Start coastal tour from IJmuiden
Monday 25 - 7 - 2005
Convoy leaves Amsterdam

Tuesday 26 - 7 - 2005
Gathering at Steenbergen for participants of the Classic Passage Race
Gathering at Gouda for participants of the Amsterdam convoy
Wednesday 27 - 7 - 2005
Cruise in company from Steenbergen and Gouda respectively to Willemstad or Rotterdam (Veerhaven; specially for big boats)
Gathering at Willemstad or Rotterdam
Thursday 28 - 7 - 2005
Fun-race from Willemstad to Hellevoetsluis; guided tour from Veerhaven to Hellevoetsluis
Reception at the town hall of Hellevoetsluis
music in the harbour
Friday 29 - 7 - 2005
Racing on the Haringvliet
Nautical market
Evening: drinks, prize-giving and music
Saturday 30 - 7 - 2005
Racing on the Haringvliet for all classes
Dutch Coast Old Gaffers Race for gaff-rigged boats
Activities for children
Evening: drinks, prize giving and music
Sunday 31 - 7 - 2005
Racing on the Haringvliet
Evening: drinks, prize-giving and music

Gosine Broersen
secretary

adress: Karveel 33-11; 8231 BH; Lelystad; the Netherlands
phone: +31(0)320247813
email: secretariaat@dcyr.nl
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2005 WORLD CUP IN TORONTO!
Lake Ontario WC 2005

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The Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC) and the Lake Ontario Eight Metre Association (LOEMA) are pleased to host the 2005 Eight Metre International World Championship in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, August 13 to 20, 2005.

Plans are well underway to ensure that we have excellent racing, as well as, an unparalleled social program.

To date we have 19 confirmed entries:




























The Royal Canadian Yacht Club is located on the Toronto Islands, a mere 15 minute private launch ride from downtown Toronto.

Toronto is a metropolitan area of six million people, that has would class restaurants and entertainment facilities to please anyone's taste, of which the RCYC has been proud to be part for over 150 years

Racing will be held in Lake Ontario aproximately 3 NM south of the Toronto Islands. Lake Ontario is the 14th largest lake in the world. It is 311km long and 85km wide with an maximum depth of 244m. In August the average winds are 8 knots.

We would very much like to have you attend the 2005 World Cup.

If you have any questions about the event,
please contact:

The 2005 World Cup Organizing Committee
Chair - Chris Mitchele
Bus: 416-448-5160
Tel: 416-466-0849
chrismitchele@sympatico.ca

Some useful links and information:
LOEMA: www.loema.org
RCYC: www.rcyc.ca
Toronto: www.torontotourism.com
and www.toronto.com
Lake Ontario: http://www.great-lakes.net/lakes/ref/ontfact.html
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8 METRE
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2005

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Dear 8 Metre sailors and friends of the class!
In June 2005 the 8 Metre European Championship will be held in Flensburg Segel Club (FSC)
in cooperation with the International Eight Metre Association (IEMA).
We are pleased to invite you to visit this event.

The tune up races will be held from June 9 until June 11, 2005 in parallel to the Robbe & Berking 6mR, 8mR and 12mR Sterling Cups. This will offer you the opportunity to get to know the sailing area amidst
a fleet of wonderful yachts and an unique ambience.

The notice of race and all further information will be sent to you in December.
Shuld any questions arise in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact

Mrs. Mpanteka at Robbe & Berking
Tel.: +49 (0) 4 61 90 30 631,
Fax: +49 (0) 4 61 16 04 104
E-mail: katerina.mapnteka@robbebarking.de

We look forward to your visit.

Claus O. Hansen
Flensburger Segel-Club

Oliver Berking
Robbe & Berking

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BRITISH CLASSIC YACHT CLUB
2004 REGATTA

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The British Classic Yacht Club is holding its annual regatta, hosted by the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, at Cowes from 24th to 30th July. This will be the largest collection of classic sailing yachts gathered in Cowes since the America&Mac226;s Cup Jubilee in 2001. Running alongside the more technologically advanced yachts in the Commodores Cup, it promises to be a spectacular demonstration of yachting at its most traditional.

Up to sixty yachts, including design classics from the pens of Fife, Nicholson, S&S, McGruer, Rhodes and Laurent Giles, in addition to key groups of 6m and 8m design yachts, are expected to attend. The varied racing programme will include a Round the Island race on Tuesday 27th July, in which all yachts will race for the Moonbeam Trophy.

There will be a full social programme during the week ranging from cocktails at the Royal Yacht Squadron to a Caribbean evening party.

Classic yachts are invited, and to find out more about the regatta, including conditions of entry, notice of race and social programme please
go to www.britishclassicyachtclub.org.

Entries close on 12 June 2004.
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Lake Geneva - WC 2004
Lake Geneva Yacht Club - www.lgyc.com

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Notice of Race

1. ORGANISING AUTHORITY AND VENUE

The International 8-Metre Class World Championship is organised by the Société Nautique Genève in co-operation with the International Eight Metre Association (IEMA). The races will be held in the waters of Lake Geneva.

2. RULES

2.1. The races will be governed by:
- 2001- 2004 ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing,
- the Rating Rule and Measurement Instructions of the International Eight Metre Class,
- the International 8-Metre World Cup Rules
- this Notice of Race,
- the Sailing Instructions and their alterations, if any.

2.2. Alteration of Class Rules
The Rules for the International 8-Metre Class will be amended as follows:
2.2.1. Yachts built prior to January 1, 1960 with no hull modifications as defined by IEMA are permitted a maximum measurement of 8.07 metres, using the rating formula of the Class Rule. Such yachts shall have otherwise valid measurement certificates. The owners shall submit a signed statement that no hull modifications or ballast changes, which would affect the rating, have been made since the last measurement
2.2.2. The maximum number of crew may be increased to 7 for all yachts designed prior to 1960. All yachts shall be required to declare their crew number and names at Registration and sail with that number throughout the Championship. Crew changes, if any, will have to be approved by the International Jury.
2.2.3. All yachts must carry on board the prescribed safety equipment in accordance with the yacht's country of registry. All yachts must carry a towline of minimum 15 metre length and life jackets available for every crewmember during the race.
2.2.4. 8-Metre yachts, built to the First International Rule, prior to 1919, are allowed to enter the Championship without a valid measurement certificate, but are excluded from 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in either the World Cup, the Coppa d'Italia and the Sira Cup and La Coupe Cartier.

3. ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY

3.1. The event is open to yachts of the International Eight Metre Class whose certificate of rating complies with the Rating Rule and Measurement Instructions of the International Eight Metre Class, including modifications and exceptions allowed in this Notice of Race and which completes the registration procedure and has paid the entry fee. The yachts prior to 1919 do not need certificates of rating.

3.2. The owner(s) must be a member(s) of the International Eight Metre Association who has paid the current year dues.

3.3. Each yacht, other than those exempted under 2.2.4, shall submit a valid measurement certificate at the registration. In addition the Chief Measurer of the Championship will make measurement checks.

3.4. Each yacht shall have a valid insurance policy providing Third Party liability cover (with racing extension) of Euro 1.000.000 or equivalent.

3.5. Entry forms, with the entry fee of CHF 1'200 credited to UBS SA – Lausanne, Switzerland, Swift WCH2H12, in favour of account 240-723048.01B Société Nautique de Genève, 1223 Cologny,, shall reach the Organisation by May 1st, 2004.

3.6. The entry fee includes the US$ 125 IEMA World Cup fee.

3.7. Late entries, accompanied by a late entry fee of CHF 150 may be accepted at the Organising Committee's discretion, up until 30 June 2004

3.8. Entries may be sent by fax or E-mail but a letter shall confirm e-mail. All entries and correspondence have to be addressed to:

Société Nautique Genève
Port Noir
1223 Cologny Geneva - Switzerland
Phone (+41) 22 707 05 00
Fax (+41) 22 707 05 09
E-mail: alec@nautique.org

3.9. By 3 July, all participants must complete the entry with the responsibility disclaimer and the crew list.

3.10. Launching, hauling and towing to the Regatta harbour are included in the entry fee at times specified below (5.)

4. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday July 3 2004 Registration and Measurement of yachts
Sunday July 4, 2004 Racing
Monday July 5, 2004 Racing
Tuesday July 6, 2004 Racing
Wednesday July 7, 2004 Racing or IEMA General Assembly
Thursday July 8, 2004 Racing
Friday July 9, 2004 Racing, Cartier Prize giving ceremony
Saturday July 10, 2004 Racing, Prize giving ceremony

Measurement of yachts may also be effected at July 1st an 2nd by the Chief Measurer of the Championships, who also acts as the Measurer at the Open Lake Geneva Championship, preceding the Worlds and to be sailed at the same area from June 30th to July 2nd 2004. This regatta also serves as Tune up Race for the Worlds. It is arranged by the Société Nautique Genève.

The Race Committee may, in case of bad weather or unfavourable forecast, decide to have two races sailed during any one day, not excluding July 7th. Should this be the case, this intention shall be announced on the official notice board before 19.00 hrs the day preceding the additional race.

5. REIMBURSEMENT AND FACILITIES

Financial support may be directed to the transport of yachts. The amount of individual contributions, if any, will be determined by the IEMA who will also be in charge of the distribution of the support.

Launching, hauling and towing (at the owner's expense) to the Regatta harbour as follows:
08.00 – 12.00 and 14.00-19.00.
Additional information with follow.

6. MEASUREMENT

Each yacht other than those exempted under 2.2.4 shall submit a valid measurement certificate at registration. The Chief Measurer of the Championship will make measurement checks. Yachts, which do not choose to participate in the Open Lake Geneva Championship and have their measurement checks done during this time, must be available from 9 hrs in the morning, July 2 2004 for hull and sail measurement.

The compliance of the Coupe Cartier Rules of the yachts competing for the Coupe Cartier will be by the Chief Measurer of the Championship and representatives of the IEMA Technical Committee.

7. LICENSES

The organisers rely on the competitors' eligibility to race participation, i.e. regular membership as well as compliance with the rules of the National Sailing Organisation respectively.

8. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

Sailing instructions will be available for competitors at the SNG Race Office from 09.00hrs, Saturday July 3rd 2004.

9. RACING AREA

The races will be sailed in the waters of Lake Geneva. The courses will be windward-leeward formats. Course length may vary according to conditions with targeted World Cup Course length of approximately 16 nautical miles. The length of the windward leg will be one to three nautical miles. Generally there will be one race per day. However, in case of bad weather conditions or unfavourable forecast, the regatta committee reserves the right to run an additional race, if needed. A maximum of two races may be sailed any one day.

10. SCORING AND ALTERNATIVE PENALTIES

10.1. The "Low point scoring system" as per Appendix A of the ISAF 2001-2004 Racing Rules of Sailing shall apply.

10.2. The World Championship shall consist of six races and the final result shall be calculated from the five best races of each competitor. If weather conditions or other circumstances beyond the control of the Organising authority only allow five races to be sailed, then all races shall be counted.

10.3. Five races shall be the minimum required to award the Championship.

10.4. The 720 degree turns penalty of ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing 44.1 and 44.2 will apply, with the modification that the turn shall be 360 degrees.

11. PROTEST DECISIONS

Protests and requests for redress will be heard by an International Jury, appointed by the Organising Authority and constituted in accordance with Appendix M of the 2001-2004 ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing. All decisions of the International Jury shall be in final accordance with the said Rule article 70.4.

12. ADVERTISING

The event is a category C event according to the ISAF 2001-2004 Racing Rules of Sailing, Appendix 1 with the following amendments:

12.1 The restrictions as set in Class Rule 36 Applies, no advertising on mainsail and genoa.

12.2 In addition, advertisements limited to the organisation(s) advertising on the boat and one or two additional organisations may be displayed on clothing and equipment worn by competitors.

13. PRIZES

The following prizes will be awarded:

13.1 The INTERNATIONAL EIGHT METRE WORLD CUP will be awarded to the yacht with the best overall score in the World Championship.

13.2 The Coppa d'Italia will be awarded to the European yacht with the best overall score in the World Championship.

13.3 The SIRA CUP will be awarded to the yacht built prior to 1960 conforming to the Sira Cup Deed of Gift and Rules with the best result in the overall score of the World Championship.

13.4 The COUPE CARTIER is governed by the 2004 Coupe Cartier Rules and is awarded to the vintage restored yacht with the best overall score in the separate Coupe Cartier scoring.

13.5 The FIRST RULE CUP will be awarded to the yacht built between 1908 and 1919 to the first International Rating Rule with the best overall scoring.

13.6 There will be additional prizes such as traditional prize flags, trophies and other prizes awarded to the first, second and third place yachts in all above mentioned categories of the Regatta series.

13.7 Prize flags will be presented to the first, second and third in each category.

14. PRIZE GIVING

The Prize Giving Ceremony of the Championship will take place on Saturday July 10th one and half hour after the end of the last race.

15. SOCIAL EVENTS

There will be a full programme of social events. The information on the social programme will be listed separately from this Notice of Race.

16. DISCLAIMER CLAUSE

All yachts must be supplied with the prescribed documents and shall be in possession of the safety equipment, foreseen by the national laws of pertinence. The participation in the races of this series is a free choice of the owners or representatives of each yacht. Owners or representatives are solely responsible for sailing and taking part in the event in relation to weather conditions, the conditions of each yacht and for the capacity and training of their crew. Competitors are reminded that owners or their representatives are solely responsible for all accidents occurring to their crews and yachts. It is the duty of the owners or their representatives to insure against any risk including third party liability insurance. The Société Nautique Genève and the International Eight Metre Association decline from any and all responsibility for accidents or damages occurring to persons and material matters, ashore and/or at sea, as a result of participation in the races of this series. The attention of the competitors is drawn to ISAF Fundamental Rule (Part 1 - Fundamental Notes).

17. LANGUAGE

The official language of the World Championship is English.
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Sparkman and Stephens
Celebration. Solent 2004

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In 2004 the Sparkman and Stephens offices and association will be holding various extravaganzas afloat and ashore, celebrating the 75th anniversary of its founding. Any and all S&S International Metre Boats that wish to come to join celebrations in the USA honoring Olin Stephens, his brother, and all those involved in S&S are invited to email avia@8mr.org.uk

or visit the S&S website www.sparkmanstephens.com

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Announcement
Olin will be racing with us all three days in and around Penobscot Bay, Maine. The races are:

Thursday July 31 Castine Classic Yacht Race (Castine to Camden)

Friday August 1 Camden Classic Yacht Race (Camden to Naskeag Harbor)

Saturday August 2 Eggemoggin Reach Regatta

Parties, dinners, etc. start Wednesday evening at Castine Yacht Club.

We are seeking a comfortable and elegant classic yacht or yachts, preferably of S&S design, as a berth for Olin on one or all of the nights. Two years ago Craig Tefft hosted Olin on his splendid, Valencia. Last year, thanks to Matt Murphy and the Philadelphia Marine Museum, Olin was given a berth aboard the differently splendid, Enticer.

Please tell S&S association members who have not yet registered for the races that I have the entry forms. Likewise, anyone who wants to offer a berth to Olin, is asked to please contact me.

Best,
Bob
Robert L. Scott, VP
Aerotropic International, Inc.
PO Box 848
108 Water Street
Castine, Maine 04421 USA
tel: 207/326-9444
fax: 207/326-9555
e-mail: ati@aerotropic.com
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Lake Ontario International 8 Metre Association
2003 RACE & EVENT SCHEDULE
(North Shore)

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Results

Quick, unofficial update
to the 2003 North Americans...

Despite poor weather forecasts for the Greater Toronto Area, Lake Ontario offered light yet consistent breezes and flat water on both Saturday and Sunday. Wind strenghts ranged from 5 to 10 knots throughout the weekend.

Three races were held on the first day of competition. Iskareen (CAN 21) earned bullets in the first 2 races. Thisbe (CAN 9) displayed its light air superiority with a horizon job on the rest of the 7 boat fleet winning a first place finish in the 3rd race.

Sunday's races offered a bit of variety with 5 knots of wind in the first race and 8-10 kts in the second. Once again, Iskareen took the gun in the first race to clinch the regatta. Venture II (CAN 29) showed its preference for stronger breeze with a first place finish in the in the second race despite a spirited downwind battle to the finish line with Iskareen.

The podium for the 2003 North Americans
is as follows:

1st place - Iskareen, CAN 21 - R. Reimann
2nd place - Venture II, CAN 29 - L. Corely
3rd place - Thisbe, CAN 9 - R. Mitchele & Sons

A final note
in addition to the fine racing, the Lake Ontario fleet had
an additional reason to celebrate. Bangalore (CAN 6) owned by the team of R. Roy, B. Meuring, and G. Jones celebrated its 75th birthday. Birthday cake and champaigne were enjoyed by all.

Michael Rustom
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SEASON:

LORC:

RCYC:

DATE: May 3 & 4

RACE / EVENT & SITE: Free weekend

NOTES:

SEASON:

LORC:

RCYC:

DATE: Saturday, May 10

RACE / EVENT & SITE: Fleet Captains Race @ RCYC

NOTES: RCYC Club Race only

SEASON:

LORC:

RCYC:

DATE: Saturday, May 17

RACE / EVENT & SITE: Sailpast @ RCYC

NOTES: RCYC Event only

SEASON: 1

LORC:

RCYC: 1

DATE: Saturday, May 24

RACE / EVENT & SITE: Spring Series @ RCYC

NOTES: LO8MA only

SEASON:

LORC:

RCYC:

DATE: May 31 & June 1

RACE / EVENT & SITE: FREE WEEKEND

NOTES:

SEASON:2

LORC: 1

RCYC:

DATE: Saturday, June 7

RACE / EVENT & SITE: QCYC Open Regatta

NOTES: LORC

SEASON: 3

LORC: 2

RCYC: 2

DATE: Saturday, June 8

RACE / EVENT & SITE: Boswell @ RCYC

NOTES: LORC

SEASON:4

LORC: 3

RCYC: 3

DATE: Saturday, June 14

RACE / EVENT & SITE: RCYC Weekend Open Regatta

NOTES: LORC

SEASON:5

LORC: 4

RCYC: 4

DATE: Sunday, June 15

RACE / EVENT & SITE: RCYC Weekend Open Regatta

NOTES: LORC

SEASON:

LORC:

RCYC:

DATE: June 16 -23

RACE / EVENT & SITE: 8 Metre Worlds

NOTES: France

SEASON:6

LORC: 5

RCYC:

DATE: Saturday, June 21

RACE / EVENT & SITE: ABYC Weekend Open Regatta

NOTES: LORC

SEASON:7

LORC: 6

RCYC:

DATE: Saturday, June 22

RACE / EVENT & SITE: ABYC Weekend Open Regatta

NOTES: LORC

SEASON:7

LORC: 6

RCYC:

DATE: June 28 & 29

RACE / EVENT & SITE: Free weekend

NOTES: LORC

SEASON: 8

LORC: 7

RCYC:

DATE: Saturday, July 5

RACE / EVENT & SITE: NYC Open Regatta

NOTES: LORC

SEASON:

LORC:

RCYC:

DATE: Sunday, July 6

RACE / EVENT & SITE: Easter Seals Charity Regatta @ RCYC

NOTES: Open to all fleets

SEASON:9

LORC: 8

RCYC:

DATE: Saturday, July 12

RACE / EVENT & SITE: PCYC Weekend Open Regatta

NOTES: LORC

SEASON:10

LORC: 9

RCYC:

DATE: Sunday, July 13

RACE / EVENT & SITE: PCYC Weekend Open Regatta

NOTES: LORC

SEASON:

LORC:

RCYC:

DATE: July 19 & 20

RACE / EVENT & SITE: FREE WEEKEND

NOTES:

SEASON:

LORC:

RCYC:

DATE: July 26 & 27 weekend

RACE / EVENT & SITE: Youngstown Level Regatta

NOTES: YYC - invited selected fleets

SEASON: 11

LORC:

RCYC:

DATE: Friday, August 1

RACE / EVENT & SITE: LYRA Course Races @ RHYC

NOTES: LYRA

SEASON: 12

LORC:

RCYC:

DATE: Saturday, August 2

RACE / EVENT & SITE: LYRA Course Races @ RHYC

NOTES: LYRA

SEASON: 13

LORC:

RCYC:

DATE: Sunday, August 3

RACE / EVENT & SITE: LYRA Course Races @ RHYC

NOTES: LYRA

SEASON: 14

LORC:

RCYC: 5

DATE: Saturday, August 9

RACE / EVENT & SITE: 8 Metre North Americans @ RCYC

NOTES: LO8MA only

SEASON: 15

LORC:

RCYC: 6

DATE: Sunday, August 10

RACE / EVENT & SITE: 8 Metre North Americans @ RCYC

NOTES: LO8MA only

SEASON:

LORC:

RCYC:

DATE: August 16 & 17

RACE / EVENT & SITE: FREE WEEKEND

NOTES:

SEASON: 16

LORC: 10

RCYC:

DATE: Saturday, August 23

RACE / EVENT & SITE: EYC Open & Levels Regatta

NOTES: LORC and invited one-design classes

SEASON: 17

LORC: 11

RCYC:

DATE: Sunday, August 24

RACE / EVENT & SITE: EYC Open & Levels Regatta

NOTES: LORC and invited one-design classes

SEASON: 18

LORC:

RCYC: 7

DATE: Saturday, August 30

RACE / EVENT & SITE: Royal Weekend Levels Invitational @ RCYC

NOTES: RCYC - invited selected fleets

SEASON: 19

LORC:

RCYC: 8

DATE: Sunday, August 31

RACE / EVENT & SITE: Royal Weekend Levels Invitational @ RCYC

NOTES: RCYC - invited selected fleets

SEASON:

LORC: 12

RCYC:

DATE: Saturday, September 6

RACE / EVENT & SITE: BPYC Weekend Open Regatta

NOTES: LORC

SEASON:

LORC: 13

RCYC:

DATE: Sunday, September 7

RACE / EVENT & SITE: BPYC Weekend Open Regatta

NOTES: LORC

SEASON:

LORC:

RCYC:

DATE: September 13 & 14

RACE / EVENT & SITE: FREE WEEKEND

NOTES:

SEASON: 20

LORC:

RCYC: 9

DATE: Saturday, September 20

RACE / EVENT & SITE: Fall Series @ RCYC *

NOTES: LO8MA only

SEASON:

LORC:

RCYC:

DATE: September 27 & 28

RACE / EVENT & SITE: FREE WEEKEND

NOTES:

SEASON:

LORC:

RCYC:

DATE: Saturday, October 4

RACE / EVENT & SITE: Commodores Cruise & Last Mast Blast @ RCYC

NOTES: RCYC Club Race only

* [this date may have to move due to a possible conflict with the Canadas Cup Series]

Season Championship:
20 race days
LORC: 13 race days
RCYC: 9 race days

Note: Where there are two or more races on the same day, then the number of races to count and available to discard will increase by applying a 70% factor. Overall scoring - low point system.

Schedule Approved November 28, 2002
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8 Metre Ski Weekend - February 15, 2003
Download Results

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BCYC Annual Regata - Solent 2003
12th - 16th July 2003
Cowes Yacht Haven, Cowes

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Classic Yacht Owners are invited to join the fleet of The British Classic Yacht Club for their Annual Regata at Cowes. Centred in the birth place of yachting, this event brings together the Best in Classic Yachting. A unique blend of quality trophy racing & social events, an harmonious and entertaining festival, played in the historic and chalengeable waters of the Solent.

Send for an Entry form and Notice of Race
to join the British Classic Yacht Club fleet to enjoy the Spirit of bringing together beautiful classic yachts on the water and the hospitality of the historic yachting centre of Cowes.

Regatta programme








Saturday 12th of July
- Assembly and registration
- 6pm. Welcome Coctail Party at Royal Corinthian Yacht Club

Sunday 13th July
a.m. "Je ne sais quoi" contest concours with a difference
p.m. Solent Racing
eve. Informal Dinner

Monday 14th
day Round the Island Race
eve. Free evening

Tuesday 15th July
a.m. Visit Classic Boat Museum
p.m. Solent Racing
eve. Owners Dinner - Crew Party

Wednasday 16th July
a.m. Solent Racing
p.m. Solent Racing
eve. Dinner and Prize Giving

Support Yachts
One of the Classic Motor Yachts at the Regatta to take entrants families, charterers, guests and those not racing to watch the Classic Yacht Racing.








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Contact:
The Honorary Secretary
British Classic Yacht Club
14 Belvedere Street
Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2JW
tel/fax: 44 (0) 1983 566060
e-mail: cvycgb@hotmail.com

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Neil Robertson Capt.R.N.
The Club Secretary
Royal Corinthian Yacht Club
Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7QU
tel: 44 (0) 1983 293581 fax: 294385
e-mail: cowes@rcyc.com

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Accomodation
Royal Corinthian Yacht Club
tel: 44(0) 1983 813800
fax: 44(0) 1983 823032

Hotels and B&B
Isle of Wight Tourism
Tel: 44(0) 1983 813800
fax: 44(0) 1983 823032

House Rentals
Marvins of Cowes
41 High Street, Cowes
Isle of Wight PO31 7RS
tel: 44(0) 1983 281429
fax: 44(0) 1983 280990

JAC Agency
Landfall, Egypt Hill, Cowes
Isle of Wight PO31 8BS
tel/fax: 44 (0) 1983 280632
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Atlantic Cup
- La Trinité-sur-Mer

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Date:
11/06/2003 - 13/06/2003

























Entries
1.

Entry forms have to be sent by post, fax, or e-mail, to the British International Eight Metre Association to arrive no later than 23 May, 2003 at the following address :

BIEMA,
Universal Marina
Crableck Lane
Sarisbury Green
Southampton
SO31 7ZN
England
Tel: +44 (0)1489 574272
Fax: +44 (0)1489 574273
Email: avia@8mr.org.uk

2.

The entry fee of 300 Euros should be paid by 23 May 2003 by cheque payable to
John Willment Marine Ltd – BIEMA,
or by Bank transfer to:
Account Name:
John Willment Marine Ltd - BIEMA
Account No: 0047500441
Sort Code: 60.60.02
Swift number: NWBKGB2L

3.

Launching, hauling out, mooring and towage in the harbour are included in the World Cup entry fee.

Registration
1.

Each yacht must confirm registration and provide a full crew list at the Regatta Office on Tuesday 10 June. A valid current 8 Metre Class Rating Certificate must also be presented in order for a yacht’s entry to be accepted, except for yachts exempted under 4 c) above.

2.

The RRS, rule 75.1 is completed by the FFV Prescription:
Competitors living in France shall, according to FFV regulations, prove their membership of one of the affiliated groups or establishments recognised by the FFV, by showing a valid licence.

Sailing Instructions
1.

Sailing Instructions will be available following registration.

Programme

• Monday 09 June

09h00 - Registration & Measurement of boats


• Tuesday 10 June

09h00 - Registration & Measurement of boats

• Wednesday 11 June

10h00 - Racing

• Thursday 12 June

10h00 - Racing

• Friday 13 June

10h00 - Racing, Prize Giving and Closing Party


The Race Committee reserves the right to change the Regatta schedule. Any changes will be posted on the Official Notice Board within the valid time limit.
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La Trinité-sur-Mer Cup 2003
- Calendar
- Press Release

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The 2003 Regatta is primarily scheduled for the third week in June. The regatta will take place in La Trinité-sur-Mer, on the Brittany coast of France. Socièté Nautique de la Trinité-sur-Mer will be organising the event.

Please request entry form from Tanneguy Raffray, Vice President of IEMA in Europe.

We will present more specified information as soon as it is available. Please check back later. If you want to read more about La Trinité-sur-Mer click here.
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WC, Helsinki - 2003

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