2009 Fall Soling Bowl

Notice Of Race
Severn Sailing Association
Annapolis, Maryland
October 23-25, 2009

1 Organizing Authority
The Organizing Authority is the Severn Sailing Association in Cooperation with the United States Soling Association (USSA).

2 Rules
The event will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2009-2013, the Rules of the International Soling Association (ISA), and the Rules of the United States Soling Association. This Notice of Race will rule except as amended or altered by the Sailing Instructions, or properly posted amendments on the Official Notice Board. All racing will be fleet racing.

3 Advertising
The Championship will be a category C event under ISAF Regulation 20.

4 Eligibility and Entry
4.1 The regatta is open to all yachts declared eligible by the USSA, CISA or their national Soling association. All skippers must be 2009 members of the USSA, CISA, or the ISA. US skippers shall be members of the United States Sailing Association. Canadian entrants shall be members of the CISA. Proof of membership shall be demonstrated at on-site registration.

5 Schedule of Events
5.1 On-site registration will be at the Severn Sailing Association (SSA) on Thursday, October 21 from 1500-1700 and Friday, October 23 from 0800-0930.
5.2 Competitor’s meeting will be held at 0930 on Saturday, October 23, 2009.
5.3 Fleet Racing:
2 races Friday, October 23, warning signal at 1100;
3 races Saturday October 24, warning signal at 1100;
2 races Sunday October 25, warning signal at 1100. No warning signals shall be given after 1400 on Sunday October 25.

6 Registration/Entry Fee
The entry fee is $95 US per boat, payable at registration.

The entry fee includes trophies, post race beer and snacks each day, as well as oysters (if available – if not alternative treats will be provided) after Friday racing for all competitors, launching and trailer storage during the event. . Dinner on Saturday evening will be available at reasonable prices and reservations can be made via email to realfoodSSA@gmail.com

7 Measurement and Safety
Regatta Officials reserve the right to measure and/or stamp all sails and ask each yacht to submit a valid measurement certificate. Random inspections for class safety rules may be conducted at any time during the regatta.

8 Liability
The organizing authorities and/or any part, person involved in the regatta, will accept no liability and responsibility for any personal or material damage sustained prior to, during, or after the regatta.

9 Sailing Instructions
The Sailing Instructions shall be available at registration and at www.severnsailing.org. The standard Severn Sailing Association Sailing Instructions shall apply. Soling Class Standard Sailing Instruction 1.3 will not be in effect for this regatta.

10 Regatta Site
The regatta site is the Severn Sailing Association, 311 First St., Annapolis MD. Telephone (410) 268-8744. Directions to Severn Sailing Association are available at the club website: www.severnsailing.org.

11 Racing Areas
The racing area shall be ESE of the mouth of the Severn River, in the Chesapeake Bay, as indicated on attachments to the Sailing Instructions.

12 Courses
The courses will be triangular or windward-leeward as shown in the sailing instructions.

13 Scoring
The low point scoring system, RRS Appendix A2 scoring system will apply. There are seven races scheduled. Four races completed shall constitute a regatta. If five races are completed, each boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst when prohibited by Rules A1-3.

14 Penalties
RRS Rule 44 applies.

15 Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to each member of the crews placing first, second and third in the regatta.

16 Additional Information
Lunches and breakfasts will be available at the SSA Snack Bar provided by Dark ‘n Stormies.

For additional information please call Joe Van Gieson at (410) 295-9032, or (preferably) send an email to joevangieson@earthlink.net.

17 Lodging
Lodging with local sailors is available on a first come, first serve basis, or at the following local hotels.
Contact Joe Van Gieson for housing information.

Best Western Annapolis (410) 222-2800
Courtyard by Marriott (410) 246-1555
Days Inn & Suites of Annapolis (410) 222-4317
Hampton Inn & Suites (410) 571-0200