NOTICE OF RACEWORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
2023
South of Perth Yacht Club
Perth, Western Australia.

December 29th 2023 – January 4th 2024

Organising Authority and Location of Race
South of Perth Yacht Club (SoPYC)
Coffee Point, 2 Canning Beach Road, APPLECROSS Perth Western Australia 6153
Telephone. +61 8 9364 5844
Email: sailingadministrator@sopyc.com.au
Web: www.sopyc.com.au
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The event will adhere to all health and legal directions in force during the event and may require QR
code sign-in, social distancing, wearing of masks, limit group sizes, mandatory vaccination and otherrequirements as mandated by the Australian and/or Western Australian Department of Health.
Currently there are no requirements,
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/covid-19-coronavirus

B. Rules & Definitions
The regatta will be governed by:
1. the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) (2021 – 2024) - Windsurfing Fleet
Racing Rules (Appendix B)
No National Authority prescriptions will apply.
2. the Windsurfer Class rules.

If there is conflict between the Notice of Race (NOR) and the Sailing Instructions (SIs), the SIs will takeprecedence.
If there is a conflict between languages, the English text will take precedence.

C - Rule 42. - Propulsion (Pumping)
As per Windsurfer Class rules, Rule 42 is changed to:“A board shall be propelled only by the action of the wind on the sail, by the action of the water on thehull and by the unassisted actions of the competitor except that when:(i) Course racing
and competitors are sailing to windward or on a close-hauled course, pumping (continuous and/or
repetitive movement of the rig to induce wind-flow over the sail) is prohibited except for the first 30
seconds after the starting signal, at which time a horn will sound and pumping whilst sailing on an
upwind course is no longer permitted.
A member of the race committee or a designated observer who sees a competitor infringing thesepumping restrictions may disqualify a competitor without a hearing.
Note: Pumping is unrestricted for the slalom and marathon events.

D. Eligibility
Windsurfer Class boards of the Windsurfer LT type using class supplied and approved equipment.
All competitors shall:
1. Be paid up members of their National or Regional Windsurfer Class Association.
2. For Australian competitors the NCA is the Windsurfer Class Association of Australia (WCAA)
3. Have current Australian Windsurfing Association (AWA) 3rd party liability insurance, (included in
the entry fee for international sailors).
4. Have a unique sail number, displayed in accordance with the Windsurfer Class Rules.

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E. Entry Fee & Registration
Competitors will pay the prescribed entry fees as detailed below.

The event entry fee includes racing, event merchandise, social events and presentation.
Two social events are included with sailor registration. These include a meal but not drinks.
Additional tickets ($35.00 per event) for friends and family are available for purchase.
No entries will be accepted after 11.59pm on December 1, 2023. An additional late entry fee of
AUD$100.00 applies to entries received after October 31, 2023.

Competitor Entry Fees ($AUD)
Category A - Open
Category B - Aged under 19 years on the first racing day

AUD$350.00
AUD$290.00

Additional Late Entry Charge – entries received after 31/10/2023

AUD$100.00

Entries are available online from April 18th 2023 – click here
Additional social event tickets are available online from April 18th 2023 – click here

F. Charter Boards

The Australian Windsurfer LT distributor – “Windgenuity Sailboards” will provide charter boards.
One hundred (100) charter boards are available for International Non-Australian residents only.
These will be allocated on a “first come first served” basis. Charters will be open from May 3rd.
The deadline for Charter application is October 15th, 2023.
The Charter boards will be brand new, supplied complete and will have pre-applied sail numbers.
Charter Fees ($AUD)
Worlds Charter – December 28th 2023 – January 4th 2024
AUD$475.00

Extended Charter is available from December 15 at a fee of AUD$160 .00 per week.
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An AUD$200.00 deposit will be required on pick up and returned upon boards return with nodamage. Total loss of board or accessories will be charged at list price.
For more information and to reserve, contact Greg Johns at Windgenuity Sailboards:
wwindgen@bigpond.net.au
For more information about transport of Australia personal boards to Perth, Windgenuity Sailboards will be
posting on the Australian website http://www.windsurferclassaus.com/

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G. Registration
All competitors shall complete registration with the Organising Authority on December 29th 2023.
At Registration:
1. All competitors will have to sign an Entry Form which includes the Entry Declaration andDisclaimer of Liability;
2. All competitors will have their Windsurfer Class and Insurance status checked;
3. Competitors under 18 years of age must have an ‘Emergency Contact Form’ and ‘Media
Consent Form’, completed by their parent / guardian;
4. Male competitors will have their weight recorded;
5. Proof of age of a competitor will be checked, if required by the Organising Authority

Registration will occur at SoPYC between 0900 and 1800hrs on Friday, December 29th 2023.

H. Schedule
Day/Date
Friday 29/12/2023

Saturday 30/12/2023

Sunday 31/12/2023

Monday 1/1/2024

Tuesday 2/1/2024

Wednesday 3/1/2024

Thursday 4/1/2024

Event

Time

Location

Registration

900 – 1800hrs

SoPYC

Opening Ceremony(dinner included for sailor)

1930hrs

SoPYC

Briefing

1000hrs

SoPYC

First start - Warning Signal not before

1100hrs

Briefing

0930hrs

First start - Warning Signal not before

1030hrs

New Years Eve Party(dinner included for sailor)

2000hrs

SoPYC

Briefing

1200hrs

SoPYC

First Start - Warning Signal not before

1300hrs

Briefing

0900hrs

First Start - Warning Signal not before

1000hrs

Briefing

0900hrs

First Start – Warning Signal not before

1000hrs

Briefing

0900hrs

First Start - Warning Signal not before

1000hrs

Last Start – Warning Signal not after

1500hrs

Prize Giving and Closing Ceremony

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SoPYC

SoPYC

SoPYC

SoPYC

The event will be run on an ‘on call’ basis.
Competitors are strongly advised not to leave the vicinity of SoPYC during racing sessions as decisions
to race may be made quickly based on changing conditions or racing requirements.
Decisions will be made by the Organising Authority based on safety, conditions and requirements tocomplete each of the four competition disciplines.
Competitors will be briefed before each racing session as to what discipline(s) will be run.
Multiple briefings may be held, and changes may be made through verbal instructions or notices tocompetitors.
More than one discipline may be run in a racing session, and/or divisions may undertake different
disciplines within one racing session.

I. Competition Disciplines
Competition will be conducted in the disciplines of Course Racing, Marathon, Slalom and Freestyle.
Target competition program is a minimum nine (9) Course Races, one (1) Marathon, one (1) complete round of
slalom and one (1) Freestyle event.

J. Competition Divisions
Racing will be conducted for
Women
Men – A. Light / B. Medium-Light / C. Medium-Heavy / D. Heavy
Weight Divisions will be allocated by the following method as per Class Rules:
Split Weights:
1. Male competitors will be divided into up to 4 categories of weight (A-D) of equal
numbers, including Youth
2. After the weighing procedure, in case the total number cannot be divided by four, the firstcategory with one competitor more will be determined upon a random draw. In case twocompetitors have the same weight, the younger competitor will be considered the lighter.
3. Before the start of the first race, a second weighing procedure may be called for the athletes
close to the limits of the categories, in order to recheck the correct registered weight.
4. Where there is a significant difference between cut-off weights and/or a number of competitor
weights that are close to the limits between divisions, the Organising Authority may, in its
absolute discretion, increase or decrease the number of competitors in a division to promote
closer and fairer racing.

Weighing Procedure:
1. Weighing of competitors will be conducted during the event registration period on the official
scales provided by the Organising Authority.
2. Competitors will weigh in T-shirt and shorts only (no footwear) – with all pockets emptied.
3. Competitors may be re-weighed at any time during an event at the discretion of the Organising
Authority.
4. If subsequent weighing of a competitor indicates a variation of more than 2 kilograms from theoriginal weight that would cause a competitor to change weight division the Organising Authority
will assess the circumstances and have the option to change the competitors’ division.

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K. Equipment
It is the responsibility of each competitor to ensure that their equipment conforms to the current Class
Rules.
Equipment inspection may be undertaken at any time during the Event by the Organising Authority toensure compliance with Class Rules.
Only one sail may be used in an event, except when the sail has been lost or unintentionally damaged
beyond repair. A replacement may be made only with a sail of the same size and with the approval of
the Technical Committee.
Sails(a) 5.7 m2 Windsurfer sail.
(b) 4.5 m2 Windsurfer sail.
(c) 4.0 m2 Windsurfer sail.

L. Sailing Instructions
The Sailing Instructions (SIs) including course format and racing procedure will be available online nolater than 3 days prior to the event.
Further instructions may be provided verbally at Briefings and also by Notices to Competitors.
The SIs and Notices to Competitors will be available on the Official Notice Board at SoPYC.

M. Scoring
Scoring will be conducted by division.
For course racing and marathon, the Low Point System - RRS Appendix A Scoring will apply.
Three (3) course races are required to be completed to constitute a series.
When fewer than 5 course races have been completed a board’s series course racing score will be thetotal of her divisional race scores.
When from 5 to 7 course races have been completed, a board's series course racing score will be thetotal of her divisional race scores excluding her worst score ("one drop").
When 8 or more course races have been completed, a board's series course racing score will be thetotal of her divisional race scores excluding her two worst scores ("two drops").
Slalom and Freestyle scoring will be as per Class Competition Rules.
Overall scoring will be in accordance with Class Competition Rules and includes Course Racing,
Marathon and Slalom. Overall scores will be an aggregate of:Course Racing : divisional place plus the average score of counted races in the division+
Slalom : divisional place+
Marathon : divisional place=
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Age group positions will be calculated based on the sailor’s overall score.
Age Group

Age

JuniorUnder 15 years on the 1st racing day of the Event

Youth

Between 15 and under 19 years
on the 1st racing day of the Event

Master40 years or older on the 1st racing day of the Event

Grand Master

50 years or older on the 1st racing day of the Event

Legend60 years or older on the 1st racing day of the Event

Super Legend

70 years or older on the 1st racing day of the Event

N. Buoyancy
All competitors shall wear whilst racing in course racing, slalom and marathon personal flotation
devices which are in good condition and are in accordance with the specifications approved by the
National Authority at or above the minimum level required (ie labelled 50N) or as approved by theOrganising Authority (changes rules 27.1 and 40.1.) Attention is drawn to rule 1.2.

O. Trophies and Prizes
PRIZES
Course Racing: 1st, 2nd and 3rd (Category: A, B, C, D, Women, Youth)
Long Distance: 1st, 2nd and 3rd (Overall, Youth and Women)
Slalom: 1st, 2nd and 3rd (Overall, Youth and Women)
Freestyle: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Men, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Women.
Overall: 1st, 2nd and 3rd (Overall, Junior, Youth, Master and Grand Master, Legend, Super

Legend and Women)

P. Responsibility
Attention is drawn to Fundamental Rule 3 - Decision to Race, which states "The responsibility fora board's decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone".
It is the competitor’s sole decision to enter this event and to start and or to continue to compete. By
way of entering, competitors acknowledge and agree that participation in this event can be dangerous
and accept that their participation is at their exclusive risk in every respect. In addition, by way ofentering competitors shall hold harmless the Organising Authority, its officers, members, servants andagents and all other competitors in respect of all liability for injury to their person and or loss ordamage to their property howsoever arising from their participation or intended participation in thisevent and acknowledge and accept that the organising authority, its officers, members, servants,
agents and other competitors accept no responsibility in respect to loss of life, personal injury or loss
or damage to property which may be sustained by reason of a competitor’s participation or intended
participation in this event or arising for whatever reason in connection with this event.
Competitors will sign a disclaimer of liability at registration.

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Q. Advertising
Competitors may be obliged by the Organising Authority to display advertising of sponsors on sails
and/or other equipment and/or on their persons in accordance with World Sailing Regulation 20.

R. Media Rights
Competitors give full rights and permission to the Organising Authority and / or IWCA for use andbroadcasting of photographs or videos of persons or boards competing in the event including, but notlimited to, spots on television, online mediums and social media and can be used for editorial purpose,promotion or printed information.
Competitors under 18 years of age may opt out when completing the disclaimer of liability atregistration.

S. Additional Information
Updates will be provided via any of the following methods – email, social media or website.
IWCA website:
IWCA Facebook:www.windsurferclass.org
facebook.com/windsurferworld

For specific questions about SoPYC and local Perth issues:
SoPYC website:www.sopyc.com.au/windsurfer-worlds-2023/
Guy Skinner
sailingadministrator@sopyc.com.au
Matt DoyleOWGAdmin@sopyc.com.au
Club Phone+61 8 93645844
For enquiries about other Windsurfer Class activities in Perth Contact
Peter Holton

peter_holton@mac.com

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Appendix 1 – Regatta Site and Racing Area
South of Perth Yacht Club is located at Coffee Point, 2 Canning Beach Road, APPLECROSS Perth
Western Australia 6153
The racing areas will be on Melville Water, Swan River, Perth in proximity to the SoPYC..

Weather
Sailing on Melville Water at this time of the year has a generally light easterly land breeze in themorning followed by an afternoon sea breeze from the south-west called the “Fremantle Doctor”
which is usually 10-25 knots.
Frontal systems can disrupt the usual wind pattern.
January 2023 wind readings can be found here

Weather Summary - December
Average Temperature

Mean maximum: 28°C Mean Minimum 17°C
Daylight 14 hours

Average Water Temperature
Rainfall

22°C
Average Rainfall 10mm

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Appendix 2 – Additional Information
South of Perth Yacht ClubSouth of Perth Yacht Club enjoys a spectacular location on the Swan and Canning Rivers overlooking
Perth City.
It is a club with around 2000 members and covers a substantial area with great resources as follows:
Junior Clubhouse - for Registration, Merchandise and Media. Canteen and outside BBQ area.
8 toilets, 8 male and 4 female showers.
Boat sheds for charter boards
Main Clubhouse - for Race Committee (Committee room), Jury (Heritage Room), 2 toilets areas.
Ceremonies (external stage and Grass area)
First Floor viewing room with external stairs and bar – seats 120, standing 150 (Ward Room)
Wet weather ceremonies – seats 250, standing 500 (Promenade Marquee)
Ballroom with stage – seats 250, standing 350 (Main Ballroom)
Restaurant and bar – seats 100 (Members Bar and Restaurant)
Grounds - 250 car spaces inside the club area
Workshop with 3 bosuns onsite for repairs
Massive grass areas, sandy launch sites, pontoon launch sites.
40m wharf for viewing slalom and freestyle.

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Local Amenities within 1 kilometre
IGA Supermarket
Multiple of coffee shops, restaurants, delis and a large hotel with restaurant and bar.
Medical Centre, chemist, hairdressers.

Travel in PerthHOW TO GET THEREPERTH AIPORT TO SOPYC - TAXI 18km AUD$45.00 (EUD$30), 25 minutes.
PERTH AIRPORT TO CITY HOTELS - TRAIN - Exit arrivals hall then take lift to elevated 250 metre

walkway to Airport Central Station. the train to Perth City platform 8 - 19 minutes.
PERTH CITY TO SOPYC- TRAIN -Underground station take Mandurah line to Canning Bridge Station – 8

minutes, then a 15 minute flat walk to SOPYC.
PERTH CITY TO COMO HOTELS - BUS - Perth Bus Port to Hotels, Route 30 – 17 minutes, 2 minute walk
COMO HOTELS TO SOPYC - flat walking (40 minutes) and bike paths (15 minutes)
PERTH AIRPORT to UNIVERSITY of WESTERN AUSTRALIA -TAXI - 19km AUD$45.00 (EUD$30) 25 minutes,

there will be a morning and afternoon boat shuttle from the SOPYC to the University of Western
Australia wharf.
BIKE PATHS from local Airbnb and motels
CANNING BRIDGE train station to SOPYC is a 15 minute flat walk.

Flying to Perth International Airport
Perth is serviced with 1 stop flights from Europe stopping in Dubai, Doha, Singapore and Kuala Lumpar
by Emirates, Qatar, Finnair, Air France, KLM and Malaysian.
Perth is serviced with 1 stop flights from West Coast USA ports via Asian or Australian east coast
ports.
Perth has direct flights from most Asian ports.

Accommodation
There is limited accommodation within walking distance.
We suggest intending visitors conduct a “Google” review of the normal websites for self-catering
accommodation near Applecross, Perth City, Fremantle.
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www.airbnb.com.au
www.stayz.com.au
www.booking.com
www.tripadvisor.com

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In addition, the following sites specifically promoting accommodation in the vicinity of South of Perth
Yacht Club are worth reviewing:•••https://www.canningbridgeautolodge.com.au/ 1.5km
https://www.pagoda.com.au/ 3.5km
https://windsorlodge.com.au/ 3.5km
https://lodestarhotel.com.au/ 4.5km••

Metro Hotel Perth 5.5km•

City accommodation –large choice of price and quantities

BILLETS The local Perth Windsurfer LT sailors are willing to host a limited number free of guests FOC
in their homes register your interest with Windgenuity Sailboards.
UNIVERSITY OR WESTERN AUSTRALIA summer accommodation. St George's College_Room Rates
Phone +61 8 9449 5555
Email admin@stgeorgescollege.uwa.edu.au
Web Stgeorgescollege.uwa.edu.au
Contact: Gayjoong Bhutii <gbhutii@stgc.uwa.edu.au>
An Event booking is in place, however, once the number of rooms have been exhausted, rates would revert toonline rates.
Instant confirmation upon full payment.
Please see indicative rates following. The rates are subject to change.

Room

OnlineRate/night

Event
Booking
Rate/nightGroup
Booking
rate/night

110
140
140
160

95
125
125
140

395
435
475
515

395
435
475
515

North, South, Newby & Original Wing
Single room (Shared bathroom)
Single En suite room
Twin or Double Room (shared bathroom)
Twin or Double En suite Room

120
155
155
170

Memorial Wing Townhouse (max. 6 people)
3 share4 share5 share6 shareAll rates are inclusive of continental breakfast.

Book
directlyBook at https://stgc.uwa.edu.au/bookonline Use Event Code WINDSURFER2023
During those dates, we would have limited housekeeping since the staff would be away.
Laundry available onsite.
For Memorial Wing, three rooms are available in each wing which would have to be shared. The minimum rates
are $395/night.

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Things to Do and See
Don’t just come for the sailing, make it a once-in-a-lifetime holiday to Western Australia. Great
beaches and wineries up and down the coast. We suggest you do your own research as there is somuch to see and do and we would suggest you look at the following websites:
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www.westernaustralia.com
www.experienceperth.com/
www.visitfremantle.com.au
www.fremantlewesternaustralia.com.au/
www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/western-australia-aus`-wa-wa.htm
www.ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-western-australia/
www.MargaretRiverWesternAustralia.com.au
www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/western-australia

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