Snipe International Regatta
Cervia – Italy
2nd – 4th July 2010

NOTICE OF RACE
DATE, VENUE AND ORGANIZING AUTHORITY
The Piada Trophy 2010 will be held at Cervia (RA) from 2nd to 4th July 2010.
The Organizing Authority for the regatta is Circolo Nautico Dilettantistico “Amici della Vela”
Cervia (RA) in association with the Italian Snipe Class Association and the Italian SailingFederation (FIV).
The English will be the official language and in case of conflict it shall prevail.
SCHEDULE
1st July 2010 from 15.00 to 18.00 Completion of entries;
2nd July 2010 from 09.00 to 11.00 Completion of entries;
2nd July 2010 at 13.30 First Warning Signal;
3rd July 2010 Race(s) see the S.I. or Notices;
4th July 2010 Race(s) see the S.I. or Notices ;4th July 2010 Prize Giving as soon as possible after the end of the last race.
Eight (8) races are scheduled, but not more than three races per day will be sailed.
Any changes to the starting time will be posted on the Clubhouse Notice Board by 20.00
hrs of the preceeding day; in absence of that Notice the time stated for that preceding day
will be valid.

No Warning Signal will be given later than 16.00 hrs on the last racing day .
From 25th June 2010, trainings of competitors entering the regatta are welcome.
Social Event Programme will be available at registration.
RULES
The regatta will be governed by the Rules as defined in RRS; the FIV’s Prescriptions andthe S.C.I.R.A. Rules of Conduct for Conducting National and International ChampionshipRegattas will apply.
In case of conflict between NoR and the Sailing Instructions, S.I. shall prevail.
ENTRY AND ELIGIBILITY
The ISAF Eligibility Code will apply.
A competitor entered in the regatta must meet the Class Rules for membership of theClass Association and be its fully paid-up member.
The regatta is open to S.C.I.R.A. registered boats and crews. All competitors must have avalid license and health visa according to their M.N.A. requirements.
Entry forms must be sent both to info@circolonauticocervia.it and to phantomas@snipe.it
on-line through the website www.circolonauticocervia.it no later than 25th June 2010
Late entries may be accepted by decision of the O.A.
ENTRY FEES
Entry fee is fixed in € 70,00 per boat.
The above mentioned fee must be paid in cash, or with credit card at registration at theRace Office of Circolo Nautico Dilettantistico “Amici della Vela” prior competing in theRegatta. Only Euro currency is acceptable.
Bank payments of the fee are to be made in favour of:Circolo Nautico Dilettantistico “Amici della Vela” Cervia - Banca di Credito Cooperativo diSala di Cesenatico, Filiale di Cervia - IBAN CODE: IT 49 Z/08792/23600/000040160098.
FACILITIESAll the Club Facilities will be at disposal for the competitors during all the period of theregatta.
MEASUREMENTS AND CHECKS
Each participating boat shall have and carry a valid Measurement Certificate.
Boats and sails must be in conformity with the Rules of the Class Associations.
The Race Committee may check all boats, equipments and crews before, during and after
the races.
SAILING INSTRUCTIONSThe Sailing Instructions will be available at the Regatta Office from 17.00 hrs on 1st July
2010.
COURSESThe courses to be sailed are the S.C.I.R.A Class approved courses.
SCORING SYSTEMThe ISAF lowest point with bonus scoring system will be used.
This changes RRS A4.1.
There will be a maximum of 8 races with 1 dischard after 4 valid races and 2 dischards
after 7 races valid races.

The regatta shall be valid whatever the number of races completed.
ADVERTISINGThe event is classified as Category C in accordance with Advertising Code will apply,
Regulation 20.
Competitors may be required to display advertising stickers on the hull of the boats.
PRIZESPrizes will be awarded to the best five (5) placed boats in the final results.
LIABILITIESIt is the competitor’s decision to enter the regatta or to start and continue in any race.
Competitors shall accept that their participation in the regatta is at their exclusive risk inevery respect.
See RRS Rule 4, Decision to Race. The Organizing Authority and the respective Host
Sailing Club, their officers, members, servants and agents accept no responsibility inrespect of loss of life, personal injury or loss or damage to property which may besustained by reason of their participation or intended participation in the regatta or
howsoever arising in connection with the regatta.
INSURANCEThe sailors and/or boats shall carry a current and valid third Party insurance certificate, tocover damage to objects and persons for an amount of not less than € 1.000.000,00 as
fixed by the MNA (FIV) regulations.
That document is to be shown at the regatta Office.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Piada Dinner with typical food “piadina romagnola”;
Piada Grand Prix, go-kart race at the Happy Valley motor racing circuit;
Piada Party at the club, to follow Piada Bingo with various prizes;
Piada Night, tour in Milano Marittima;
Prize-giving ceremony.
SPECIAL CONDITIONSFree entry for all non-Europeans teams
CHARTER
There is a limited number of Snipe boats to charter available for foreign teams. The orderof preference will be for the teams coming from others continents.
CONTACTSEUROPEAN SECRETARY: Stefano Longhi – mobile (+39) 329 7390875
e-mail: stefano@sgmconsulting.it
SCIRA CONTACTS: Pietro Fantoni - mobile (+39) 336 365724
e-mail: phantomas@snipe.it
SCIRA NATIONAL SECRETARY and contact in hosting club: Alberto Perdisa - mobile(+39) 339 7706699
e-mail: alberto.perdisa@airplane.it

ACCOMMODATION /HOTEL INFORMATIONS
Circolo Nautico Dilettantistico “Amici della Vela” Cervia A.s.d.
via Leoncavallo 9, 48015 CERVIA (RA)tel. + 390544 974125 fax +390544 973606,
E-mail info@circolonauticocervia.it
Web Site: http:// www.circolonauticocervia.it
Cervia-Turismo – Freephone +39054472424
E-mail: info@cerviaturismo.it
site www. cerviaturismo.it“If you ever need a regatta to remind you why you sail a Snipe, then attend thePiada Trophy. You won’t be disappointed, no matter how well you sail!” K.T.