To be hosted by Belmont 16ft Sailing Club Lake Macquarie NSW Australia.
The organising authority is Belmont 16ft Sailing Club Ltd on behalf
of the International OK Association of NSW Inc and in conjunction
with Yachting NSW Inc and the International OK Association of Australia
Inc.
1 Rules
1.1 The regatta will be governed by:
(a) The International Sailing Federation Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS)
2005-2008.
(b) The Prescriptions and Special Regulations of Yachting Australia
(YA) Addendum "A" Part 2 (Off the beach boats), which will
apply to the Australian-Interdominion & World Championships.
(c) The current rules and interpretations of the International OK
class Association (OKDIA)
(d) This notice of race.
(e) The Sailing Instructions except where any of these are altered
by this Notice of Race or the Sailing Instructions.
1.2 Penalties
RRS 44.2 will apply to the Australian-Interdominion
and World Championships.
2 Advertising
2.1 Competitors may be required to display/attach Series or Event
sponsors name(s) logo(s) to their sails and or hulls and bow numbers
the organizing authority will supply these items and they shall be
affixed and/or worn as prescribed in the Sailing Instructions.
2.2 The regatta is classified as a category C event
in accordance with RRS 79 and ISAF Regulation 20, Advertising Code.
3 Eligibility and Conditions of Entry
3.1 Entries will only be accepted through National OK
Dinghy Associations accompanied by the entry form and payment.
3.2 A competitor shall be a member of a National Authority recognized
by ISAF or a member of one of its affiliated organizations.
3.3 Completed International entry forms from their National International
OK Dingy Association should be sent together to the Secretary by post
to the address listed below or email okworldsinoz@iprimus.com.au
3.4 Entries will not be accepted until payment has been received.
3.5 Entry forms must be signed by the competitor and in the case of
juniors by the parent or guardian.
3.6 Completed forms shall be received at the entry address no later
than 18.00 hrs on 30th November 2005 confirming that the required
fee has been paid (refer fees) Entries may be accepted after the 30th
November 2005 at the discretion of the organizing authority, but will
be subject to a 50% late entry supplement.
3.7 Only Australian resident nationals are eligible to be awarded
the Australian Championship title.
3.8 Only Australian and New Zealand nationals are eligible to be awarded
the Interdominion Championship title.
3.9 Only current financial members of their relevant International
OK Class Association shall be eligible to enter the regatta, and shall
comply with ISAF Regulation 19, Eligibility Code.
3.10 The helmsperson named on the boats entry form shall be the same
for all races.
3.11 All boats entering the regatta shall be International OK Dinghy's
that are currently registered with their National OK Dinghy Association.
Chartered boats shall be eligible to compete provided details are
included with their entry form. All Australian competitors shall be
"silver members" of Yachting Australia.
4 Fees and Bank Account details
4.1 Entry fees are stated in Australian Dollars AUD
4.2 Entry fee for the Australian and Interdominion Championships AUD150.00
4.3 Entry fee for the World Championship AUD350.00
4.4 Entry fee for the Australian/Interdominion and World Championships
AUD500.00 without bank charges and fees.
All entry fees are payable to the:
International OK Association of NSW Inc. 2006 World Championship Account.
Westpac Banking Corporation
Royal Exchange Pitt & Bridge Sts SYDNEY AUSTRALIA.
Australian Members for direct deposit BSB 032 002 Account
No 45 6868
International Members (Remit to Swift No WPACAU2S)
BSB 032 002 Account No 45 6868
All entry forms to
Secretary International OK Association of NSW Inc
35 Barcoo Street
Roseville 2069 NSW Australia
Email okworldsinoz@iprimus.com.au
5 Schedule of Events
All competitors shall complete registration and measurement
at the host club during the times listed
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International OK Dinghy Australian and Interdominion Championships
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Date
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Day
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Race
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Other Event
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6th February
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Monday
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No Race
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Registration and welcome evening cocktail function |
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7th February
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Tuesday
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Race 1 and 2
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8th February
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Wednesday
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Race 3 and 4
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9th February
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Thursday
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Race 5 and 6
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10th February
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Friday
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Race 7
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BBQ and prize giving function |
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Four races shall be completed to constitute
the Australian and Interdominion Championships.
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International OK Dinghy World Championship
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Date
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Day
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Warning Signal
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Other Event
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11th February
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Saturday
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No Race
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Worlds Registration and Measurement |
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12th February
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Sunday
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No Race
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Registration and Measurement |
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13th February
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Monday
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10.00
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Practice Race + 1 or 2 Races |
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14th February
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Tuesday
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10.00
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1,2 or 3 Races |
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15th February
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Wednesday
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10.00
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1,2 or 3 Races |
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16th February
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Thursday
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10.00
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1,2 or 3 Races |
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17th February
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Friday
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10.00
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1 or 2 Races To be followed by Presentation Dinner |
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Ten Races are scheduled:
Five Races shall be completed to constitute a World Championship.
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6 Measurement
Each boat shall have a valid measurement certificate
available for verification of measurement in accordance with RRS 78.
Any dispensation on production of a measurement certificate when so
requested shall be in accordance with RRS 78.2.
Measurement in accordance with the class rules will be carried out
as per the event schedule.
Measurement checks and inspections may be carried out at any time.
A boat notified of inspection shall follow the instructions of the
Measurement Committee.
7 Sailing Instructions
The Sailing Instructions and entry form will be available
on the Australian OK Dinghy web site
www.ok.yachting.org.au and the official
event website
www.okworlds2006.sydney.net
They will also be available at registration on the 6th February 2006.
8 Racing Area
The racing area will be on the waters of Lake Macquarie
in the vicinity of the Belmont 16ft Sailing Club.
9 The Course
9.1 The courses for the Australian and Interdominion
Championships will be triangle sausage triangle beat to finish angles
will be 45:90: 45 degrees.
9.2 The course for the world championship will be a
triangle, a sausage and a beat to finish with angles of 45:90:45 degrees
10 Scoring
The low point scoring system, Appendix A.4.1 will apply.
Four races are required to be completed to award the
Australian and Interdominion Championships.
Five races are required to be completed to award the World Championship.
11 Decisions of the Jury
An International Jury will be appointed for the World
Championships in accordance with RRS Appendix N and its decisions
will be final and not subject to appeal (RRS 70.4)
12 Support Boats
Team managers, Coaches and other support personnel shall
keep at least 100m clear of the course area during racing except when
asked to assist by the race committee.
All support and coach boats shall display an identification flag (white
with black letters 600mmx600mm) bearing the three-letter code of the
competitor's nation they are supporting.
13 Radio Communications
A boat shall neither make nor receive a radio transmission
not available to all boats. The restriction also applies to mobile
telephones .The use of all electronic devices is forbidden.
14 Rights to use Names and Likeness
In participating in the championships, a competitor
automatically grants to the organizing Authority and the sponsors
of the event the right, in perpetuity, to make use, and show from
time to time and at their discretion any motion picture, still pictures
and live, taped or film television and any other such reproductions
of him /her during the period of the competition for the said event
in which the competitor participates and in all material related to
said event without compensation.
15 Entry Disclaimer
It is the competitor's decision whether to enter an
event or to start and continue in any race.
Competitors shall acknowledge that their participation in an event
is at their exclusive risk in every respect. Refer RRS Fundamental
Rule 4 Decision to Race.
The organizing authority and the host sailing club, their officers
members servants and agents accept no liability in respect of loss
of life, personal injury or loss or damage to property which may be
sustained by reason of their participation or intended participation
in an event or how so ever arising in connection with an event.
16 Insurance
All boats competing in the championships shall have
third party insurance cover of not less than AUD 5,000,000 or equivalent
there of in any other currency for any accident.
All owners /competitors who sign the entry form are deemed by doing
so to have made a declaration that they hold such cover.
Competitors may be required to produce evidence of such insurance
and any competitor not holding this cover shall immediately withdraw
their entry.
17 Buoyancy
All competitors shall wear personal flotation devices
at all times whilst racing, The devices should be in good condition
and in accordance with the current specifications issued or approved
by a National Authority affiliated to the International Sailing Federation
or a Standards Organization or certification authority recognized
for that purpose.
Attention is drawn to RRS Fundamental Rule 1.2
18 Charter Boats
A limited number of charter boats may be available
19 Key Personnel and Contacts
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TROPHIES: Australian and Interdominion
Championships
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1st Perpetual for Australian Championship
1st Perpetual for Interdominion Championship
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Prizes will be awarded for 1st to 6th Placegetters
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Junior: Competitors under the age of 20 years
on the 1st January 2006 will be eligible for the junior trophy.
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Veteran: Competitors over the age of 40 years
on the 1st January 2006 will be eligible for the veteran's trophy
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Masters: Competitors over the age of 55 years
on the 1st January 2006 will be eligible for the Masters Trophy
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Patrick Whittington Trophy (Handicap)
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Interdominion Team Trophy for best scoring
country.
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OKDIA Trophies: World Championship
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World Champion
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Canada Centennial Cup (Metal Sculpture) |
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Race 1
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Falmouth Trophy |
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Race 2
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Ornskjoldsvik Trophy |
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Race 3
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Mark and Jenny Fisher Cup |
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Race 4
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Deptford Cup |
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Race 5
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Sonderborg Cup |
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Race 6
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Keil Yacht Club Clock |
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Race 7
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New Zealand Class Clock |
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Race 8
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Don and Brenda Andrews Trophy |
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Race 9
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Heinrich Liedtke Memorial Trophy |
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Race 10
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Kjell Nystrom Memorial Cup |
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Practice Race
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Sven Lehn Memorial Salver |
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Best Helmsman from Host country
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Clive Roberts Memorial Salver |
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Veterans Trophy
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Knud Olsen Trophy |
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Junior Champions Trophy
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Raymond Dodard Trophy |
