Microplastic Distribution Survey

Japan-Palau Goodwill Yacht Race2024
ORGANISING AUTHORITY

Kanagawa Prefecture Sailing Federation (KPSF)
Palau Sailing Federation
Japan and Palau Youth Sailing ClubRACE DATEMarch 8, 2024 (Fri) – March 29, 2024 (Fri)

VENUE

Yokohama Port, Japan - Malakal Island, Republic of Palau* All dates and times in the Notice of Race are JST (Japan Standard Time).

Notice of Race
1. RULEs
1-1. The race is governed by the rules defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing 20212024(RRS).
1-2. IRC Rule 2024 Part A、B and C. And the IRC Prescriptions of Japan Sailing Federation(JSAF).
1-3. World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations 2024-2025 （OSR）. And OSR Prescriptionsof JSAF.
1-4. The following changes and additions are made to the rules. The OSR item numbers inthis Notice of Race are for the 2022-2023 editions, and if there are any revisions tothe item numbers in the 2024-2025 editions, they will be carried over to theappropriate content item.
a) The notation ʻ[NP]ʻ in a rule means that a boat may not protest another boat for
breaking that rule. This changes RRS 60.1(a).
b) During the period from sunset to sunrise, instead of RRS Chapter 2, International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCAS) will be applied.

“Notice of Race” Japan-Palau Goodwill Yacht Race 20241c) When RRS 20 applies, a boat may indicate her need for room to tack or her
response by "arm signals" or "VHF radio".
d) If an engine is used in accordance with RRS 42.3 (g), (h) or (i), the race committee
must be notified immediately. The details of the situation (purpose, time and placeof use, etc.) must be submitted to the race committee in writing as soon as possible
after the finish.
e) The use of automatic steering devices is permitted. This changes RRS 52 and IRC
Rule 15.2(d).
f)

Spare numberg) EPIRBs do not have to include an internal GPS. This changes OSR 4.19.
h) Liferafts may be inspected by the Japan Craft Inspection Organization (JCI). Thischanges OSR 4.20.1.
i)

If the liferafts have been inspected by the Japan Craft Inspection Organization (JCI)in this NoR 1-4.h), the minimum equipment of the life raft is acceptable for theequipment of the said item. This changes OSR 4.20.2.

j)If the liferafts have been inspected by the Japan Craft Inspection Organization (JCI)in the NoR 1-4.h), liferafts servicing is acceptable within the period of validity periodof the inspection of the relevant item. This changes OSR 4.20.5.

k) PLB（Personal Locator Beacon） may be substituted for Personal AIS. This changes
OSR 4.22.1 b).
1-5. If there is a conflict between languages in the NoR the Japanese text takes precedence.

2. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
2-1. The sailing instructions will be available after February 2, 2024 (Fri) located athttps://japan-palau-yachtrace.com/2024.

3. COMMUNICATION
3-1. The online official notice board is located at https://japan-palau-yachtrace.com/2024.
3-2. On the water, the race committee will make courtesy broadcasts to competitors on VHF
radio. The channel will be stated in the SI.

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3-3. A roll call to the race committee shall be mandatory, and the method shall be bysatellite phone. The details of the roll call shall be in accordance with thecommunication guidelines to be separately established. [DP][NP]3-4. Equipped with and activated by an automatic location notification device loaned by theOrganizing Authority. [DP][NP]4. ELIGIBILITY
4-1. All boat shall be/have:a) World Sailing national authority currently registered.
b) monohull boats more than 9m LH.
c) valid ENDORSED IRC certificate.
d) comply OSR Monohull Category1.
e) If the boat is Japanese-flagged, it must have the Japan Craft Inspection
Organization certificate. A temporary change of maritime zone is allowed, but
temporary certificate is not permitted.
f) During the race period, boats shall have effective insurance with comprehensive
overseas coverage including the following: Liability insurance, Passenger

death/accident insurance, and Search and rescue cost insurance.
4-2. All crew shall be/have:a) World Sailing national authority currently registered (include JSAF2024 member).
b) experience in overnight sailing.
c) Submission of personal history and health declarations.
d) Submission of certification of training as required by OSR SECTION-6 (Number ofpersons required).
4-3. A skipper shall be/have:a) Experience in no-port call sailing of 300 NM or more.
b) The health of all crew members must be confirmed in advance.

5. ENTRY
5-1. Entry registration must be submitted online through the competition website between
September 1, 2023 (Fri) to December 31, 2023 (Sun).

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5-2. Late entries will be accepted with an additional fee until January 31, 2024 (Wed).
5-3. Applications will be accepted by submitting the application and payment of the entry
fee within the application period. To participate in the race, the required documents arelisted in 5-4. must be submitted by the deadline via e-mail attachment.
September 1, 2023 (Fri)

Entry starts

December 31, 2023 (Sun)

Entry / Fee payment Deadline

January 31, 2024 (Wed)Late entry / Late entry fee payment Deadline

5-4. Required Documents and Submission Deadlines [DP][NP]Submission Deadlines

Required Documents

Before the first equipment

1.OSR Declaration Form＊

inspection
February 29, 2024 (Thu)

2.If the boat is a Japanese-flagged boat, JCI
certificate (Scanned documents)
3. Insurance Policy Certificate (Scanned documents)
4.ENDORSED IRC certificate (Scanned documents)
5.OSR SECTION-6 Training Certificate
6.Proof of crew member's national authority
membership (Scanned documents)
7.Sailor Categorization Code【Eligible boats only】
8.Crew list ＊9.Personal history and health declarations ＊10.Organizer - Competitor participant agreement＊
11. Boat’s operation plan ＊March 9, 2024 (Sat)

12. Check-in form ＊a) Documents marked with an asterisk (*) will be posted on the competition website
as they become available.
5-5. Changes to the crew list will be accepted until 09:00 on March 10 (Sun). However, if
additional crew members are added, all required documents for the crew members
must be submitted together with the additional payment of the crew member
registration fee.
5-6. Changes to the Rating Certificate after the submission deadline will be accepted onlyfor the convenience of the Rating Authority.
5-7. Email address for document submission︓info@japan-palau-yachtrace.com“Notice of Race” Japan-Palau Goodwill Yacht Race 2024

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6. FEES
6-1. The following entry fees must be paid by bank transfer by the due date. Transfer feesmust be paid by the applicant.
a) Standard Entry Fee: 350,000JPY/boat + Crew entry fee 15,000 JPY/personb) Late Entry Fee: 480,000 JPY/boat + Crew entry fee 15,000 JPY/person
6-2. Bank Payment Details
Bank Name: The Bank of Yokohama, Ltd.
SWIFT CODE (BIC CODE): HAMAJPJT
Branch name: Kanazawa Sangyo Center Branch (Branch No. 349)
Address: 5-2, Fukuura 1-chome, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, JAPANAccount type: Savings account
Account number: 349-6040483
Account holder name: Japan and Palau Youth Sailing ClubIf you wish to transfer money other than sail number and name of your boat, pleaseemail the name of the transfer to the race committee.
6-3. The entry fee paid is non-refundable However, if the race is cancelled, the fee will be
refunded after deducting the preparation cost up to that point.

7. CLASS
7-1. Races will be conducted with a minimum of 5 boats applying to participate.
7-2. The number of boats may be divided into classes depending on the number of entries.

8. CREW LIMITATIONS
8-1. Boats with all crew members in Group 1 of the World Sailing Sailor Categorization Codeare eligible for the Corinthian Award. All crew must have a valid certification of Group 1.

9. ADVERTISING
9-1. Boats may be required to display advertising chosen and supplied by the Organization
Authority.

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10. SCHEDULE
January 6 (Sat.) - March 9 (Sat.)

Equipment inspection

March 8 (Fri) 18:00-20:00

Eve before event

March 9 (Sat.) 13:00

Radio communications briefing

March 9 (Sat.) 14:00

Skipperʼs meeting

15:00
March 10 (Sun.) 11:00-12:30
13:25

Departure proceduresMarine Ceremony
Warning signalMarch 24 (Sun.) 11:00-14:00

Award ceremony (Republic of Palau)

March 29 (Fri.) 15:00

Time limita) Details (location and content) of the Eve before event, Radio communications
briefing, Skipperʼs meeting, Departure procedures, Marine ceremony, Award
ceremony will be announced later.
b) All dates and times in the NoR are in JST (Japan Standard Time).

11. EQUIPMENT INSPECTION[DP][NP]11-1. All boats will have at least one equipment inspection by March 9, 2024 (Sat). The
equipment inspectionʼs date, time, and location inspection shall be coordinatedindividually between each boat and the organizer. Boats with inadequate equipment
by March 9 (Sat) will not be allowed to participate in the race.
11-2. The skipper or the person in charge of the boat shall be at the equipment inspection.
11-3. Boats may be inspected at any time. The inspection may be conducted immediatelyafter the finish.

12. VENUE
12-1. Starting place: Yokohama Bayside Marina

https://www.ybmarina.com/en/

12-2. Finishing place: Malakal Island, Republic of Palau“Notice of Race” Japan-Palau Goodwill Yacht Race 20246

13. COURSE
13-1. Started Off the Yokohama Bayside Marina → Virtual Mark 1 (Clock rounding) → Virtual
Mark 2 (Clock rounding) → Finished Republic of Palau Malakal Bay East Lighthouse (EastPassage) . The approximate course length is 1,726NM. (See NoR Addendum-01）

14. OBLIGATIONS of BOATS[DP][NP]14-1. As part of the survey on the spread of microplastics in the Pacific Ocean, participatingboats will be required to collect microplastics in the ocean during the race. Please
make every effort to understand and put its purpose into practice. Microplasticcollection shall be conducted by the specified method using an unpowered microplastic
collection device loaned by the Organizing Authority.
14-2. Submit information (images, articles, etc.) on the participating boats and crews asrequested by the Organizing Authority.
15. CALCULATION OF ACHIEVEMENT
15-1. Calculated by time on time by TCC.
15-2. If there are boats of the same rank in Corrected Time, the boat with the smaller TCC
will be ranked higher.

16. BERTHING[DP][NP]16-1. Boats shall be kept in their assigned place in the Yokohama Bayside Marina by 12:00
p.m. on March 7, 2024 (Thu.).
16-2. Berthing places after the finish will be announced separately.

17. COPYRIGHT／PORTRAIT RIGHT
17-1. The copyright of all documents used and submitted in the race belongs to the raceorganizer. In addition, the use and release of images recorded on land or at sea andtheir reproductions during the period from race application submission to the end of theaward ceremony shall be given to the race organizer forever and free of charge.

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18. RISK STATEMENT
18-1. RRS 3 states: ʻThe responsibility for a boatʼs decision to participate in a race or tocontinue to race is hers alone.ʼ By participating in this event each competitor agrees
and acknowledges that sailing is a potentially dangerous activity with inherent risks.
These risks include strong winds and rough seas, sudden changes in weather, failure ofequipment, boat handling errors, poor seamanship by other boats, loss of balance on an
unstable platform and fatigue resulting in increased risk of injury. Inherent in thesport of sailing is the risk of permanent, catastrophic injury or death bydrowning, trauma, hypothermia or other causes.

19. PRIZES
Prize will be given as follows:
19-1. 1st to 3rd place for all boats.
19-2. If grouped, 1st through 3rd in each group.
19-3. Line Honor: The boat with the shortest time required (if a time penalty is imposed, it
will be added to the time required).
19-4. Best Navigator: 1st place navigator of all boats.
19-5. Corinthian Award: The highest ranked boat in World Sailing Sailor Categorization CodeGroup 1 with all crew members. (See NoR 8-1.).
19-6. Awards other than those listed above may be given.

20. FURTHER INFORMATION
20-1. For further information, please contact info@japan-palau-yachtrace.com via e-mail.
【homepage】https://japan-palau-yachtrace.com/2024【facebook】https://www.facebook.com/JapanPalauRace/

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