DBS Marina Bay Cup 2017
14th - 17th September
Singapore Sailing Federation
Marina Bay, Singapore
NOTICE OF RACE
1.

ORGANIZING AUTHORITY (OA)
The organizing authority will be Singapore Sailing Federation.

2.

VENUE
The venue will be Marina Bay, Singapore. Boats will be launched from the Singapore Sailing Federation
Pontoon next to Customs House, 70 Collyer Quay, S049323.

3.

EVENT GRADING
This event has applied for a World Sailing Grade 3 event. This grading is subject to review by the World
Sailing Match Race Rankings Sub Committee. The event may be re-graded when there is clear reason to doso.

4.
4.1

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME
Schedule
14th September 2017 – Registration, crew weighing and free practice
15th September 2017 – Match Racing and Pro-Am Race; Official Welcome
16th September 2017 – Match Racing
17th September 2017 – Match Racing and Prize Ceremony

4.2

Unless excused by the OA, attendance at the following is mandatory:a) Initial briefing for skippersb) Daily briefing for skippersc) Press conference, if held, for skippers sailing that dayd) Official welcome function for skippers and crewe) Prize-giving for skippers and crew

5.
5.1

ELIGIBILITY
8 skippers will be invited. Only skippers invited by the OA will be eligible to enter this event. In the eventthat any skippers decline participation, the OA shall use its discretion to allocate such vacant slots to otherteams on the waitlist. Up to 3 places may be allocated to local skippers.

5.2

Entries will only be accepted from invited skippers. If you wish to be invited, please register your request
for an invitation as soon as possible with the OA by completing the attached form, the last date to do sowill be 4 August 2017. The OA shall confirm entries by 11 August 2017. To remain eligible, a skipper shallconfirm acceptance of the invitation in writing (e-mail is acceptable), to be received by 18 August 2017.

5.3

The registered skipper shall helm the boat at all times while racing, except in an emergency.

5.4

All competitors shall meet the eligibility requirements of World Sailing regulation 19.2.

5.5

All competitors shall obtain a World Sailing Sailor ID by registering online at
http://www.sailing.org/isafsailor. Skippers shall inform the OA of their World Sailing Sailor ID atregistration.

6.
6.1

ENTRIESThe skipper shall be entered on completion of registration, crew weighing and the payment of all fees anddeposits. All payments shall be made via direct bank transfer.

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14th - 17th September
Singapore Sailing Federation
Marina Bay, Singapore
Bank Name: DBS Bank Ltd, Singapore
Bank Address: 5 Tampines Central 6, #01-24/25, Telepark
Bank & Branch code: 7171-029
Account Name: Singapore Sailing Federation
Account number: 029-0115-761
SWIFT Address: DBSSSGSG
Payment reference: Skipper name
6.2

Entry Fee
A non-refundable entry fee of SGD535 (7% GST included) shall be paid by 18 August 2017. The fees are
non-refundable unless the regatta is cancelled.

6.3

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

6.4

Damage Deposita) An initial damage deposit of SGD500 shall be paid at registration, unless extended by the OA.
b) In the event that a deduction from the damage deposit is decided by the OA, it will require that thedeposit be restored to its original amount before the skipper will be permitted to continue.
c) Any remaining deposit after the event will be refunded within 10 days after the event.

7.
7.1

RULES
a) The event will be governed by the rules as defined in the RRS, including Appendix C.
b) The rules for the handling of boats will apply, and will also apply to any practice sailing and sponsorraces. Class rules will not apply.
c) Singapore Sailing Federation’s prescriptions will apply. For Rule 40, add on after the rule, the following: “Singapore Sailing prescribes that every boat shall carry life-saving equipment conforming to government
regulations that apply in the racing area.”

7.2

An International Jury (IJ) will be appointed, approved by the national authority, in accordance with RRS
Appendix N.

7.3

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

8.
8.1

BOATS AND SAILSThe event will be sailed on SM40s.

8.2

Six boats will be provided.

8.3

The following sails will be provided for each boat:
Mainsail, Genoa, Jib and Spinnaker

8.4

Boats will be allocated by draw, either daily or for each round as decided by the Race Committee.

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14th - 17th September
Singapore Sailing Federation
Marina Bay, Singapore
9.
9.1

CREW (INCLUDING SKIPPER)
The number of crew (including the skipper) shall be 6. The number of crew for an all-female team(including the skipper) shall be 7. All registered crew shall sail in all races.

9.2

The maximum total crew weight, determined prior to racing shall be 525kg, when wearing at least shorts
and shirts.

9.3

When a registered skipper is unable to continue in the event the IJ/ OA may authorize an original crew
member to substitute.

9.4

When a registered crew member is unable to continue in the event the IJ/ OA may authorize a substitute, atemporary substitute or other adjustment.

10. EVENT FORMAT
10.1 The event format will be made known at the event briefing.
10.2 The OA may change the format, terminate any stage/round or the event when, in its opinion, it isimpractical to attempt to hold the remainder of matches under the existing conditions or in the remaining
time scheduled. Early stages may be terminated in favour of later stages.
11. COURSE
11.1 The course will be windward/leeward with starboard roundings, finishing downwind.
11.2 The intended course area will be at Marina Bay.
12. ADVERTISING
12.1 As boats and equipment will be supplied by the OA, World Sailing Regulation 20.4 applies. Each boat will berequired to display advertising as supplied by the OA.
12.2 Competitors shall not be permitted the right to protest for breach of any rules regarding advertising(amends RRS 60.1).
13.

PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 teams.

14.

MEDIA, IMAGES AND SOUNDThe OA may require television personnel and equipment (or dummies) to be carried on board while racing
and may require competitors to be available for interviews. The OA shall have the right to use free of anycharges any images and sound recorded during the event.

15.

COACH BOATS
No coach boats will be permitted.

16.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See rule 4, Decision to Race. The OA will
not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with orprior to, during, or after the regatta. Attention is drawn to RRS Part 1, Fundamental Rules, in particular, RRS
4 which states that: “The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing ishers alone.

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14th - 17th September
Singapore Sailing Federation
Marina Bay, Singapore
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM
Name of Yacht Club:Country:
Website:Club email address:

Name of Contact:
Position of Contact:(I.e. Skipper / Coach / Sailing Manager / Youth Programme Manager)
Postal address:
Email address:

Name of Skipper & WORLD SAILING ID:Country:
Current WORLD SAILING Match Racing Ranking:
Email:
Mobile No:

Each team can register up to 6 crews including the skipper with the exception of all an-female crew. Total
number of crew allowed for an all-female team shall be 7.
The OA shall confirm entries by 11 August 2017. Payments are to be made by 18 August 2017.

Please email to Ng Ai Li, Marina Bay Programme Executive, Singapore Sailing Federation
Before 4 August 2017
Email: aili@singaporesailing.org.sg
Note:
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 World Sailing. (World SailingRegulation 27.2)