All Japan Match Racing Championship 20147-11 February, 2014

NOTICE OF RACE
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ORGANISING AUTHORITYThe Organising Authority (OA) will the Japan Yacht Match Race Association (JYMA), in conjunction
with Hayama Marina Yacht Club (HMYC) and Nippon Sail Training (NST).

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VENUE
The venue will be Hayama, Japan.

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EVENT GRADINGThe event has applied for ISAF Grade 3.
This grading is subject to review by the ISAF. The event may be re-graded when there is clear
reason to do so.

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PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME

4.1

Schedule(a) Race office open from 7th February, 2014 at 13:00.
(b) Registration and crew weighing will be
7th February 14:00~16:00 and8th February 08:30~09:00(c)
Practice will be available on 7th February 09:00~12:00
Those teams who want to practice in this period shall apply to the OA at the same time as
acceptance of the invitation.
The OA may allocate time of practice to each team.
Boat rental fee will be charged for the practice. Team shall pay the fee at the registration.
(d) First briefing at 8th February 09:30.
(e) First meeting with umpires following the first briefing.
(f)Opening Ceremony on 8th February 09:30.
(g) Racing days from 8th to 11th February.
(h) Time of the first race each day will be
8th February 11:00 first attention signal
9th ~11th February 9:00 first attention.
(i)Regatta Party is scheduled on 8th February at 18:00.
(j)Prize giving on 11th February at 16:00.

4.2

Unless excused by the OA, attendance at the following is mandatory :(a) Initial briefing for skippers.
(b) Daily briefing, for skippers.
(c)Regatta Part, for skippers and crews.
(d) Prize giving for the final skippers and crews.

5SKIPPERS ELIGIBILITY

5.1

12 skippers will be invited. Only skippers invited by the OA will be eligible to enter this event.
(a) 5 skippers who were the winners of qualifying events.
Ninomiya Cup, Namba Memorial, Autumn Match, NST Ito-en Final, Christmas Match(b) One skipper representing HMYC.
(c) Two highest ranking skippers on the JYMA ranking list as of 1st January, 2014.
(d) 4 skippers from overseas.

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page 1(e) In the event that there are vacancies despite above invitation, skippers who are recommended
by President of JYMA will be invited.
5.2 The registered skipper shall helm the boat at all times while racing, except in an emergency.
5.3 To remain eligible a skipper shall confirm acceptance of the invitation in writing (fax or e-mail isacceptable) to be received by the date specified on the letter of invitation.
5.4 All competitors shall meet the eligibility requirements of ISAF regulation 19.2.
5.5 All competitors shall obtain an ISAF Sailor ID by registering online at www.sailing.org/isafsailor.
Skippers shall inform the OA of their ISAF Sailor ID at registration.
5.6 Japanese skippers shall be JYMA Skipper Member or Youth Member, and Japanese Crews shall beeither Skipper Member, Crew Member or Youth Member, valid at the time of the championship.

6ENTRIES

6.1

Entering
The skipper shall be entered on completion of registration, crew weighing and the payment of allfees and deposits. All payments shall be made by cash in the currency specified in each item.

6.2

Entry Fee(a) An entry fee of JPY 120,000 shall be paid by 10th January 2014, by bank transfer into theaccount below.
Account name: JAPAN YACHT MATCH RACE ASSOCIATION
Account number: 732-0023391
Bank name: The Bank of Tokyo - Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd. Minami - Fujisawa BranchBank full address: 113-1 Fujisawa, Fujisawa-si, Kanagawa, 251-0052, JapanSWIFT: BOTKJPJT(b) Party Fee of JPY 3,000 per person shall be paid at registration. Oversea teams are exempted.

6.3

Withdrawal
When a skipper accepts an invitation and later withdraws within two months of the event or leaves
the event before the end without written approval from the OA, a zero score may be applied to their
Ranking points for that event by the ISAF. (ISAF Regulation 27.2)

6.4 Damage deposit
(a)

(b)
(c)

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An initial damage deposit of JPY 100,000 (or equivalent amount in US$ or own currency foroversea teams) shall be paid at registration, unless extended by the OA. This deposit is NOT
the maximum payable by the skipper as a result of any one incident. The deductible of Boats’
insurance is JPY 300,000. Skippers may be required to pay the amount up to this amount as
maximum payable for an incident.
If a deduction from the damage deposit is decided by the OA, it may require that the deposit
be restored to its original amount before the skipper will be permitted to continue in the event.
Any remaining deposit after the event will be refunded within 10 days after the event.

RULES

7.1
(a)
(b)

The event will be governed by the rules as defined in the RRS, including Appendix C.
The rules for the handling of boats will apply, and will also apply to any practice sailing andsponsor races. Class rules will not apply.

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page 2(c)7.2Japan Sailing Federation Prescriptions will not apply.

Major Alterations to the RRS(a) Add to RRS 41: (e) help to recover from the water and return on board a crew member,provided the return on board is at the approximate location of the recovery.
(b) RRS C8.6 and C6.3 will be changed in the sailing instructions.

7.3 The OA may place a Japanese boat license holder in order to meet requirement of Japanese law.

8BOATS AND SAILS

8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4

The event will be sailed in YAMAHA 30S type boats.
6 boats will be provided.
The following sails will be provided for each boat: Mainsail, Jib, and Spinnaker.
Boats will be allocated by draw, either daily or for each stage as decided by the Race Committee.

9CREW (INCLUDING SKIPPER)

9.1

The maximum number of crew (including the skipper) that a team may register is 6. Crew may besubstituted with the registered crew and within the restriction of SI 9.2. However, the number ofcrew that sailed in the first race shall be the same in all races thereafter. Prior approval of OA isrequired for the substitution. The time necessary to substitute crew will not be grounds for request
for delay of next start.
The maximum total crew weight, determined prior to racing shall be 350 kg, when wearing at least
shorts and shirts.
Crew weight may be checked during the regatta. At any re-weighing the total weight limit isincreased by 10 kg. Any crew weighing in excess of this increased limit shall not be penalised, butthey shall reduce their weight to the increased weight limit before racing again.
When a registered skipper is unable to continue in the event the OA may authorise an original crew
member to substitute.
When a registered crew member is unable to continue in the event the OA may authorise asubstitute, a temporary substitute or other adjustment.

9.2
9.3

9.4
9.5

10 EVENT FORMAT
10.1 The event will consist of the following stages:
Stage 1 - Qualifying series: a round robin
Stage 2 - Quarter Final: a knock out series
Stage 3 - Semi Final: a knock out series
Stage 4 - Petit Final: a Knock out series
Stage 5 - Final: a knock out series
10.2 The OA may change the format, terminate or eliminate any round, when conditions or the remaining
time scheduled do not permit the completion of the intended format.

11COURSE

11.1 The course will be windward/leeward with starboard rounding, finishing downwind.
11.2 The intended course area will be off shore of the Hayama Marina and is shown on attached chart.

12ADVERTISING

12.1 As boats and equipment will be supplied by the Organising Authority, ISAF regulation 20.4 applies.
Each boat will be required to display advertising as supplied by the OA.
12.2 Competitors may be permitted to display advertising ashore at the venue, but this is subject toindividual negotiation with the OA.
12.3 Boats shall not be permitted the right to protest for breaches of any rules regarding advertising(amends RRS 60.1).

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13PRIZES

13.1 Japan Sailing Federation certificate and JYMA prize will be awarded to first, second and third placeskippers.
13.2 The highest place Japanese skipper will be recommended as the Japanese representative formatch racing competition at the Asian Games in Korea in 2014.
13.3 The OA may reduce a prize in the case of misconduct or refusal to comply with any reasonable
request, including attendance at official functions.

14MEDIA, IMAGES and SOUND

14.1 If required by the OA:(a) Television personnel and equipment (or dummies) supplied by the OA shall be carried on
board while racing.
(b) Competitors shall wear microphones supplied by the OA during racing and be available forinterviews when advised by the OA or RC.
(c)Registered skippers shall wear communications equipment supplied by the OA that will allow
commentators to communicate with them whilst racing.
14.2 Competitors shall not interfere with the normal working of the OA supplied media equipment.
14.3 The OA have the right to use any images and sound recorded during the event free of any charge..

15COACH BOATS

15.1 Coach boats shall conspicuously display identification of the team being coached.
15.2 The OA will not provide berths for coach boats.
15.3 Any interference by a coach boat with the racing or event organisation may result in a penalty
applied at the discretion of the PC to the associated skipper or team.

16DISCLAIMER16.1 All those taking any part in the event do so at their own risk. The OA, its associates and appointees
accept no responsibility for any loss, damage, injury or inconvenience incurred, howsoever caused.

17INVITATIONS

17.1 Entries will only be accepted from invited skippers. If you wish to be invited please register yourrequest for an invitation as soon as possible with the OA by completing the attached form.

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Further Information
For Further information, please contact:
Norio Igei: at igei100@attglobal.net
Event Director

Ver.3
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page 4ATTACHMENT: Racing Area
Zushi Marina

Hayama Port
Shibaura I.T Seminar
HouseRace Area
Hayama Marina

Other Information1.

Accommodation

The OA may be able to arrange accommodations at either of below places at reasonable cost.
Please contact Norio Igei, the Event Director(1) Shibaura Institute of Technology Seminar House(2) Zushi Marina
JPY 4,000 ~ 6,000 per night per person (including breakfast)2.

Transportation from Airport to the Venue(1) Narita Airport
JR “NEX” (Narita Express) from Narita Airport to Ofuna. Change trains at Ofuna to JR Yokosuka-linefor Zushi. Approx: JPY4,500.
Tax from Zushi Station to the venue. Approx JPY1,000(2) Haneda Airport
Keikyu line Airport Express(direct train) Haneda Airport to Shin-Zushi. Approx: JPY800
Tax from Shin-Zushi Station to the venue. Approx JPY1,000

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All Japan Match Racing Championship 20147-11 February, 2014

Invitation Request Form
Attn: JAPAN YACHT MATCH RACE ASSOSIATIONSkipper
Family NameFirst NameTeam Name

ISAF Sailor ID

Latest ISAFRanking (open)
Addresse-mailFax
National Authority
Yacht Club

Please submit to: Norio Igei at igei100@attglobal.net
By 30th November, 2013

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