Hard Rock Masters

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
Rock Hall YC
Rock Hall, MD

Rock Hall Yacht Club
Rev 9/14/2009 Page 1 of 2
NOTICE OF RACE
Hard Rock Laser Masters Regatta
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
The Rock Hall Yacht Club, on the Chesapeake's picturesque Eastern Shore, will host the Hard Rock Laser Masters Regatta on Saturday October 3rd. Sailors are encouraged to stay in the Rock Hall area and compete in the 2009 Laser Masters Atlantic Coast Championship on Sunday October 4th. The Rock Hall YC is a great place to sail, with plenty of open water on the Chester River, relatively limited motorboat chop, beach launching and plenty of grass on which to park, rig and camp. The RHYC appreciates your attendance at our regatta.

1. RULES
1.1. The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the current Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) the prescriptions of US Sailing and the International Laser Class Association (ILCA) rules, except as any of these rules are changed by the Sailing Instructions or any appendices to the Sailing Instructions.
1.2. Notices: changes to the sailing instructions will be discussed at the Skippers meeting and posted on
the official bulletin board in the clubhouse.
1.3. Advertising will be restricted to Category A.

2. ELIGIBILITY
2.1. All Laser Masters sailors 35 years or older as of the first day of the regatta are welcome to register and race.
2.2. All boats must conform to Laser Class Association Rules.
2.3. Fleets will be divided as follows: 35-44 Apprentice, 45-54 Master, 55-64 Grand Master & 65 and older Great Grand Master.

3. FORMAT
3.1. Back to back races each day with up to a five race total.

4. RISK
4.1. All competitors are ultimately responsible for the inherent risks associated with sailboat racing. It is the competitor's decision to enter the regatta and to start or continue any race. Each competitor will accept full responsibility for all his/her actions during any activity related to the event. This includes on-shore activities before, during, and after the regatta.

5. REGISTRATION
5.1. Eligible participants may register for the Regatta by going to the RHYC Official website at www.rockhallyachtclub.org and following the link to the registration system. There will be on site registration Friday 10/2 beginning at 1700 until 1900 hours and Saturday 10/3 0800 until 0900.

6. FEES
6.1. The entry fee is $25 per boat. Entries received on or after 10/2/2009 will be charged a $10 late fee.
6.2. All facilities of RHYC shall be available to competitors at no additional charge/fee. There will be a $10 charge for electrical hookup for RV campers, payable at the registration desk or to the RHYC Manager.
6.3. The full service RHYC Restaurant and Bar will be available to all competitors and their families.
6.4. Reservations for Saturday Dinner will be available with the online registration or onsite.

7. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday 10/2
1700-1900 Arrival and Registration/Check-in
Saturday 10/3 the Hard Rock Laser Masters
0800 -0900: Registration/Check-in.
0930: Competitors Meeting.
1100: First warning signal, races to follow.
No race will start after 1600 on Saturday
Awards as soon as possible following racing
1600: Bar Opens
1800: Dinner (not included in registration fee) for registered sailors, members and guests at the club.
Sunday 10/4 Laser Masters ACC (for Reference, see RHYC Laser Masters ACC NOR for details)
0800 -0900: Registration/Check-in.
0930: Competitors Meeting.
1100: First warning signal, races to follow.
No race will start after 1500 on Sunday
Awards as soon as possible following racing

8. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
8.1. The sailing instructions will be available at the on-site registration desk.

9. SCORING
9.1. The Low Point Scoring System as described in the RRS will be used to score the regatta except as modified below.
9.2. NA Master handicap system will apply. All awards will be determined by each competitor's overall finish after handicap points have been applied.
9.3. A minimum of one race must be completed to constitute a regatta.
9.4. There will be no "throw-out" race.

10. AWARDS
10.1.Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall, and 1st female overall.

11. FACILITIES & LODGING
11.1.Beach launching, dock with bulkhead and plenty of room to park and spread out (no overhead power lines), full service clubhouse with a pool, bar and meals, restrooms and showers open 24/7.
11.2.Camping is available and welcome at the club but please check with a club representative for instructions on where to camp or park your RV.
11.3.Additional area accommodations can be found by checking the Website for the town of Rock Hall and Chestertown at http://www.rockhallmd.com/ and http://www.chestertown.com/

12. DIRECTIONS
12.1.Directions to our club can be found at: http://www.rockhallyachtclub.org

13. FURTHER INFORMATION
13.1.For regatta information please contact: vicecommodore@rockhallyachtclub.org or call RHYC at 410-639-2182.

Added: 1/11/2009 18:13:02 by Jon Deutsch
Updated: 4/15/2010 06:05:52 by Jon Deutsch