ISAF NATIONS CUP 2015
Notice of Race
Approved by ISAF on 5 December 2014

This Notice of Race consists of the following:
SECTION I – Generalpage 2

SECTION II – Grand Finalpage 5SECTION III – Regional Finals
A: Africa
B: Asia
C: Europe
D: North America and the Caribbean
E: Oceania
F: South America

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SECTION IV – Allocation of Entries
Invite Request Form

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These sections shall apply as described in SECTION I clause 2 -last column.

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Section I – General
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ORGANISING AUTHORITYThe Organising Authorities (OA) are the Clubs / Member National Authorities as referred to in Section II and
Section III of this Notice of Race (NoR) in conjunction with ISAF.

2EVENT VENUES AND DATESThe venues and dates will be as follows:
Event:

Division:

Venue:Date:

NoR Sections
to apply

Grand Final

Open & Women

Vladivostok, Russia

14-19 July 2015

I, II, IV

Open & WomenOpen & WomenOpen & Women

Tunis, Tunisia
Zallaq, Bahrain
Howth, Dublin, Ireland

16-20 March 201522-26 April 20157-10 May 2015

I, III A, IV
I, III B, IV
I, III C, IV

Open & WomenOpen & WomenOpen & WomenSan Diego, California, USA 28-31 May 2015
Brisbane, Australia
27 Feb-2 March 2015
Buenos Aires, Argentina 2- 5 April 2015

Regional Finals
AfricaAsia
EuropeNorth America& Caribbean
OceaniaSouth America

I, III D, IV,
I, III E, IV
I, III F, IV

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EVENT GRADINGThe Grand Final will be an ISAF Grade 1 event.
The Regional Finals will be ISAF Grade 2 events.
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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4.1

SKIPPERS ELIGIBILITY
ISAF Member National Authorities (MNAs) may enter more than one team in each Division, ranked in
preference, to the relevant Regional Final. MNAs will be allocated to Regional Finals by ISAF on a regional
basis, as far as possible, on a first come - first served basis – for their first preference or only preference team.
Thereafter available places in the relevant Regional Final in each division will be allocated to their second
preference candidates on a first come- first served basis. The same process will repeat for any third preference
teams from an MNA. Section IV of this Notice of Race shows the MNA’s allocation.

4.2a) For Africa and Oceania Regional Finals only: MNAs should apply for an entry by 1 January 2015
nominating their skippers and ISAF will respond with invitations.
b) For the remaining Regional Finals: MNAs should apply for an entry by 15 January 2015 nominating theirskippers and ISAF will respond with invitations.
If the numbers of entries received at a particular Regional Final exceed the number of teams to beaccommodated at this Regional Final, the entries may be split and a second Regional Final held for that ‘region’or another allocation may be made by the ISAF after consultation of the ISAF Nations Cup Working Party.

4.3

The closing date for MNAs to apply for a place at a Regional Final or to secure their place “as by right”
under paragraph 4.5 is 1 January 2015 for Africa and Oceania, and 15 January 2015 for the remaining
Regional Finals.
After that date individual skipper entries from nations whose MNA has not applied for a place will beconsidered. Individual skippers and teams may apply to ISAF or the OA of the Regional Final in the event that a
MNA makes no submission. These will be processed according to the number of places left at the appropriate
Regional Final. Skippers will be ranked according to the ISAF Match Racing Ranking Lists. These entries willneed the subsequent approval of ISAF and the relevant MNAs. Regional Final venues will have theresponsibility of attracting entries with the support of ISAF. Late entries may be accepted in ISAF’s
discretion.

4.4

Ten (10) open Division and ten (10) women Division skippers will be invited to the Grand Final. Only skippers
invited by ISAF, after satisfying paragraph 4.5 below, will be eligible to be invited to the Grand Final.

4.5a) The MNA of the skipper winning each Division of the Regional Finals and in addition the runner up in each
Division for Europe will be invited to the Grand Final.

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Page 2b) The host venue MNA of each Regional Final will be entitled to have one entry in each of the Open and
Women’s Division at their Regional Final.
c) The host venue MNA for the Grand Final will be entitled to have one entry in each of the Open and Women’s
Division at the Grand Final.
d) The MNA of the skippers currently holding the Nations Cup (‘the defending Nation’) in each Division will be
invited to the Grand Final. The host MNA and the MNAs of the skippers currently holding the Nations Cup ineach Division are eligible to participate in the Regional Finals for the applicable Divisions (and also go throughto the Grand Final as a second place from that MNA).
e) A new element is added to encourage and develop Youth (U23) Match Racing. Youth teams may be invited to
the Regional Finals in the Open and Women’s Division and are eligible for an ISAF wildcard entry to the Grand
Final. In the Grand Final they will race in their respective Division and the results extracted to select the ISAF
Nations Cup 2015 best Youth Match Racing Team.
f) Any places still to be filled for the Grand Final will be decided by the ISAF after consultation of the ISAF
Nations Cup Working Party.
4.6

If an MNA earns an entry to the Grand Final at a Regional Final, they may substitute the skipper who competed,but must notify ISAF at least one (1) calendar month before the Grand Final.

4.7

To remain eligible the MNA shall confirm acceptance of the invitation in writing and nominate their skipper (faxor e-mail is acceptable). Both the acceptance and nomination must be received by the date specified on the letterof invitation.

4.8

Any competitor (skipper and crew) in the Nations Cup must be a national of the MNA which is entering him/her
or which he/she represents.

4.9

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

4.10

All competitors shall hold ISAF Eligibility as required by ISAF Regulation 19.

4.11

All competitors shall obtain an ISAF Sailor ID by registering online at www.sailing.org/isafsailor. Skippers andcrew shall inform the OA of their ISAF Sailor ID at registration.

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5.1

ENTRIESThe team shall be entered on completion of registration, crew weighing and the payment of all fees and deposits.
All payments shall be made as specified in Section II and III.

5.2

Entry Fee
A non-refundable entry fee as specified for each Regional Final shall be paid at registration. If qualified for theGrand Final in accordance with 4.5, the non-refundable entry fee for the Grand Final shall be paid at registration.

5.3

Damage deposit
The damage deposit will be specified in Sections II and III.

5.4

Insurance
All competitors are required to have adequate third party insurance.

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6.1

RULES
(a) The events will be governed by the rules as defined in the RRS 2013-2016, and including Appendix C.
(b) The rules for the handling of boats will apply, and will also apply to any practice sailing and sponsor races.
Class rules will not apply.
(c) Any prescriptions of the national authority that will apply shall be posted on the official notice board prior
to registration.
(d) ISAF may, under RRS 86.2, approve changes to the racing rules for some or all of the Regional Finals
and/or the Grand Final. In this event this Notice of Race will be amended with the details and theappropriate authorisation.

6.2

Add to RRS 41: (e) help to recover from the water and return on board a crew member, provided the return onboard is at the approximate location of the recovery.

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6.3

An International Jury (IJ) will be appointed in accordance with RRS Appendix N.

6.4

The OA may place an observer on each boat to provide information to the umpires.

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ADVERTISING(a)
ISAF Regulation 20.4 applies as boats and equipment will be supplied by the OA. Each boat will be
required to display advertising as supplied by the OA.
(b)Competitors may be permitted to display advertising ashore at the venue, but this is subject to individual
negotiation with the OA.
(c)Boats shall not be permitted the right to protest for breaches of any rules regarding advertising (amends
RRS 60.1).

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

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Each team is requested to provide a national flag approximately 100cm x 70 cm for display from the stern of the
boat.

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COACH BOATS(a)
Individual coach boats shall not be allowed. A coach boat is any boat that is under the direction or control
of a person gathering information or giving material support for the benefit of particular competitors
either on the water or off.
(b)
The organisers may provide combined coach boats.

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DISCLAIMER
Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk and they are reminded of the provisions of RRS 4,
Decision to Race. Sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore involves an element of risk. By
taking part in the event, each competitor agrees and acknowledges that:

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(a)

They are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and accept responsibility for the
exposure of themselves, their crew and the boat supplied to them to such inherent risk whilst taking partin the event;(b)

They are responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew, their supplied boat and their other property
whether afloat or ashore;(c)

They accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by their own actions oromissions;(d)

By participating in any race, they are satisfied that their supplied boat is in good order, equipped to sail inthe event and they are fit to participate;(e)

The provision of a race management team, patrol boats, umpires and other officials and volunteers by theorganiser does not relieve them of their own responsibilities;(f)

The provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather
conditions, as can be practically provided in the circumstances;

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATIONThis is not part of the Notice of Race: There will be a clinic in connections with some of the Regional Finals.
Further information will be found on the ISAF website http://www.sailing.org/nations-cup.php .

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Section II – Grand Final
Vladivostok, Russia
14 – 19 July 2015
1

ORGANISING AUTHORITYThe Organising Authority (OA) is ISAF in conjunction with the Seven Feet Yacht Club, Vladivostok and theRussian Yachting Federation.

2

VENUE
The venue will be the Seven Feet Yacht Club, Vladivostok.

3

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMMEThe provisional programme will be announced in due course.

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4.1
4.2

ENTRIES - the venue will have the responsibility of attracting and completing entries with ISAF support.
The Entry fee will be USD 300 payable at registration.
Damage deposit(a)
An initial damage deposit of USD 1000 shall be paid at registration, unless extended by the OA. Thisdeposit is the maximum payable by the skipper as a result of any one incident.
(b)
In the event a deduction from the damage deposit is decided by the OA, it may require that the deposit berestored to its original amount before the skipper will be permitted to continue in the event.
(c)
Any remaining deposit after the event will be refunded within 10 days after the event.

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BOATS AND SAILS(a)
The event will be sailed in Platu 25 type boats.
(b)
10 boats will be provided.
(c)
The following sails will be provided for each boat: Mainsail, Jib, and Spinnaker.
(d)Boats will be allocated by draw, either daily or for each round as decided by the Race Committee.

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CREW (INCLUDING SKIPPER)(a)
The number of crew (including the skipper) shall be 4 or 5 for the Open Division and 3 or 4 or 5 for the
Women’s Division. All registered crew shall sail all races. All crew members (including the skipper) shallbe female in the Women’s Division.
(b)
The maximum total crew weight, determined prior to racing shall be 350 kg for the Open Division and272 kg for the women’s division, when wearing at least shorts and shirts.
(c)
When a registered skipper is unable to continue in the event the IJ may authorise an original crew
member to substitute.
(d)When a registered crew member is unable to continue in the event the IJ may authorise a substitute, a
temporary substitute or other adjustment.

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EVENT FORMAT(a)
The event will consist of the following stages:
Stage 1 - A round robin or a double round robin
Stage 2/3/4 etc - Quarter Final/Semi Final/ Petit final/Final etc (each a separate stage)(b)
The OA may change the format, terminate or eliminate any round, when conditions do not permit thecompletion of the intended format.
(c)
A maximum of one team per MNA per Division may progress to the Semi Final. In the event more than
one team per MNA is eligible, the highest ranked team in Stage 1 will progress.

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COURSE(a)
The course will be windward/leeward with starboard roundings, finishing downwind.
(b)
The intended course area will be the adjacent waters to Amursky Zaliv, Vladivostok.

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PRIZES(a)
The principal prize for first place in each Division will be the ISAF Nations Cup.
(b)
ISAF Medals in Gold, Silver and Bronze for the teams finishing first, second and third in each division.
(c)
ISAF has been notified of these Prizes.
(d)
The OA, after consultation with the ISAF Technical Delegate, may reduce a prize in the case of
misconduct or refusal to comply with any reasonable request, including attendance at official functions.

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CONTACTFor further information and qualified entries please contact Tatiana Ermakova, termakovaa@yandex.ru+79841979888 supported for visas by Yana Dobzhitskaya rusmrc@yandex.ru +79035553666 (at the Russian
Yachting Federation)

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Section III – Regional Finals
A – Regional Final AFRICA
Tunis, Tunisia
16 - 20 March 2015
1

ORGANISING AUTHORITYThe Organising Authority (OA) is the Tunisia Sailing Federation in conjunction with ISAF.

2

VENUE
The venue will be the Tunis, TUN.

3

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMMEThe provisional programme will be announced in due course.

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4.1
4.2

ENTRIES – the venue will have the responsibility of attracting and completing entries with ISAF support.
The Entry fee will be EUR 250 payable at registration.
Damage deposit(a)
An initial damage deposit of EUR 350 shall be paid at registration, unless extended by the OA. Thisdeposit is the maximum payable by the skipper as a result of any one incident.
(b)
In the event a deduction from the damage deposit is decided by the OA, it may require that the deposit berestored to its original amount before the skipper will be permitted to continue in the event.
(c)
Any remaining deposit after the event will be refunded within 10 days after the event.

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BOATS AND SAILS(a)
The event will be sailed in 747 One Design boats with symmetric spinnakers.
(b)
A minimum of 4 boats will be provided.
(c)
The following sails will be provided for each boat: Mainsail, Genoa, and Spinnaker.
(d)Boats will be allocated by draw, either daily or for each round as decided by the Race Committee.

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CREW (INCLUDING SKIPPER)(a)
The number of crew (including the skipper) shall be 4 or 5 for the Open Division and 3 or 4 or 5 for the
Women’s Division. All registered crew shall sail all races. All crew members (including the skipper) shallbe female in the Women’s Division.
(b)
The maximum total crew weight, determined prior to racing shall be 350 kg for the Open Division and272 kg for the Women’s Division, when wearing at least shorts and shirts.
(c)
When a registered skipper is unable to continue in the event the IJ may authorise an original crew
member to substitute.
(d)When a registered crew member is unable to continue in the event the IJ may authorise a substitute, a
temporary substitute or other adjustment.

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EVENT FORMAT(a)
The event will consist of the following stages:
Stage 1 - A round robin or a double round robin
Stage 2/3/4 etc - Quarter Final/Semi Final/ Petit Final/Final etc each a separate stage(b)
The OA may change the format, terminate or eliminate any round, when conditions do not permit thecompletion of the intended format(c)
A maximum of one team per MNA per Division may progress to the Final. In the event more than one
team per MNA is eligible, the highest ranked team in Stage 1 will progress.

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COURSE(a)
The course will be windward/leeward with starboard roundings, finishing downwind.
(b)
The intended course area will be the waters of the Port of Gammarth, Tunis

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PRIZES
There will be a prize for the team finishing first.
Further prizes may be awarded.

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CONTACT

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For further information please contact Bechir Ei Gharbi gharbibechir@yahoo.com +216 97 907 816 or Mr
Karim Achour ( DTN ) at +216 22 525 558 karim.achour@live.com

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B – Regional Final ASIA
Zallaq, Kingdom of Bahrain
22 - 26 April 2015
1

ORGANISING AUTHORITYThe Organising Authority (OA) is the Bahrain Marine Sports Association in conjunction with ISAF.

2

VENUE
The venue will be the Bahrain Sailing Club, Zallaq, Kingdom of Bahrain.

3

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMMEThe provisional programme will be announced in due course.

4
4.1
4.2

ENTRIES - the venue will have the responsibility of attracting and completing entries with ISAF support
The Entry fee will be EUR 500 payable at registration.
Damage deposit(a)
An initial damage deposit of EUR 250 shall be paid at registration, unless extended by the OA. Thisdeposit is the maximum payable by the skipper as a result of any one incident.
(b)
In the event a deduction from the damage deposit is decided by the OA, it may require that the deposit berestored to its original amount before the skipper will be permitted to continue in the event.
(c)
Any remaining deposit after the event will be refunded within 10 days after the event.

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BOATS AND SAILS(a)
The event will be sailed in J24 type boats.
(b)
A minimum of 8 boats will be provided (10 for training).
(c)
The following sails will be provided for each boat: Mainsail, Jib, and Spinnaker.
(d)Boats will be allocated by draw, either daily or for each round as decided by the Race Committee.

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CREW (INCLUDING SKIPPER)(a)
The number of crew (including the skipper) shall be 4 or 5 for the Open Division and 3 or 4 or 5 for the
Women’s Division. All registered crew shall sail all races. All crew members (including the skipper) shallbe female in the Women’s Division.
(b)
The maximum total crew weight, determined prior to racing shall be 350 kg for the Open Division and272 kg for the Women’s Division, when wearing at least shorts and shirts.
(c)
When a registered skipper is unable to continue in the event the IJ may authorise an original crew
member to substitute.
(d)When a registered crew member is unable to continue in the event the IJ may authorise a substitute, a
temporary substitute or other adjustment.

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EVENT FORMAT(a)
The event will consist of the following stages:
Stage 1 - A round robin or a double round robin
Stage 2/3/4 etc - Quarter Final/Semi Final/ Petit Final/Final etc each a separate stage(b)
The OA may change the format, terminate or eliminate any round, when conditions do not permit thecompletion of the intended format.
(c)
A maximum of one team per MNA per Division may progress to the Final. In the event more than one
team per MNA is eligible, the highest ranked team in Stage 1 will progress.

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COURSE(a)
The course will be windward/leeward with starboard roundings, finishing downwind.
(b)
The intended course area will be the adjacent waters to the Bahrain Sailing Club, Al Jazaer Beach

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PRIZES
There will be a prize for the team finishing first.
Further prizes may be awarded.

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CONTACTFor further information please contact Qassim Ben Jemia BMSA01@yahoo.com +97339146986 or
asianationcup@gmail.com and Sameer Showaiter +97339630848

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C – Regional Final EUROPE
Howth, Dublin, Ireland
7 – 10 May 2015
1

ORGANISING AUTHORITYThe Organising Authority (OA) is the Howth Yacht Club and the Irish Sailing Association in conjunction with
ISAF.

2

VENUE
The venue will be Howth, Co Dublin, Ireland

3

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMMEThe provisional programme will be announced in due course.

4
4.1
4.2

ENTRIES - the venue will have the responsibility of attracting and completing entries with ISAF support
The Entry fee will be EUR 500 payable at registration.
Damage deposit(a)
An initial damage deposit of EUR 1000 shall be paid at registration, unless extended by the OA. Thisdeposit is the maximum payable by the skipper as a result of any one incident.
(b)
In the event a deduction from the damage deposit is decided by the OA, it may require that the deposit berestored to its original amount before the skipper will be permitted to continue in the event.
(c)
Any remaining deposit after the event will be refunded within 10 days after the event.

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BOATS AND SAILS(a)
The event will be sailed in the SailFleet J80 type boats or similar.
(b)
A minimum of 8 boats will be provided.
(c)
The following sails will be provided for each boat: Mainsail, Jib, and symmetric Spinnaker.
(d)Boats will be allocated by draw, either daily or for each round, as decided by the Race Committee.

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CREW (INCLUDING SKIPPER)(a)
The number of crew (including the skipper) shall be 4 or 5 for the Open division and 3 or 4 or 5 for the
Women’s division. All registered crew shall sail all races. All crew members (including the skipper) shallbe female in the Women’s Division.
(b)
The maximum total crew weight, determined prior to racing shall be 350 kg for the Open Division and272 kg for the Women’s Division, when wearing at least shorts and shirts.
(c)
When a registered skipper is unable to continue in the event the IJ may authorise an original crew
member to substitute.
(d)When a registered crew member is unable to continue in the event the IJ may authorise a substitute, a
temporary substitute or other adjustment.

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EVENT FORMAT(a)
The event will consist of the following stages:
Stage 1 - A round robin or a double round robin
Stage 2/3/4 etc - Quarter Final/Semi Final/ Petit Final/Final etc each a separate stage(b)
The OA may change the format, terminate or eliminate any round, when conditions do not permit thecompletion of the intended format.
(c)
A maximum of one team per MNA per Division may progress to the Final. In the event more than one
team per MNA is eligible, the highest ranked team in Stage 1 will progress.

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COURSE(a)
The course will be windward/leeward with starboard roundings, finishing downwind.
(b)
The intended course area will be the waters North of Howth Harbour.

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PRIZES
There will be a prize for the team finishing first.
Further prizes may be awarded.

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CONTACTFor further information please contact Howth Yacht Club Manager Carl Hanratty manager@hyc.ie +353 1
8322141.

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E – Regional Final NORTH AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN
San Diego, California, USA
28 - 31 May 2015
1

ORGANISING AUTHORITYThe Organising Authority (OA) is the San Diego Yacht Club, and US Sailing in conjunction with ISAF.

2

VENUE
The venue will be the San Diego Yacht Club, California, USA.

3

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMMEThe provisional programme will be announced in due course.

4
4.1
4.2

ENTRIES - the venue will have the responsibility of attracting and completing entries with ISAF support.
The Entry fee will be USD 500 payable at registration.
Damage deposit(a)
An initial damage deposit of USD 1000 shall be paid at registration, unless extended by the OA. Thisdeposit is the maximum payable by the skipper as a result of any one incident.
(b)
In the event a deduction from the damage deposit is decided by the OA, it may require that the deposit berestored to its original amount before the skipper will be permitted to continue in the event.
(c)
Any remaining deposit after the event will be refunded within 10 days after the event.

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BOATS AND SAILS(a)
The event will be sailed in J-22 type boats.
(b)
A minimum of 9 boats will be provided.
(c)
The following sails will be provided for each boat: Mainsail, Jib, and Spinnaker.
(d)Boats will be allocated by draw, either daily or for each round, as decided by the Race Committee.

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CREW (INCLUDING SKIPPER)(a)
The number of crew (including the skipper) shall be 3 or 4 in the Open Division and 3 or 4 or 5 in the
Women’s Division. All registered crew shall sail all races. All crew members (including the skipper) shallbe female in the Women’s Division.
(b)
The maximum total crew weight, determined prior to racing shall be 262.5kg in the Open Division and
272kg in the Women’s Division, when wearing at least shorts and shirts.
(c)
When a registered skipper is unable to continue in the event, the IJ may authorise an original crew
member to substitute.
(d)When a registered crew member is unable to continue in the event, the IJ may authorise a substitute, a
temporary substitute or other adjustment.

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EVENT FORMAT(a)
The event will consist of the following stages:
Stage 1 - A round robin or a double round robin
Stage 2/3/4 etc - Quarter Final/Semi Final/ Petit Final/Final etc each a separate stage(b)
The OA may change the format, terminate or eliminate any round, when conditions do not permit thecompletion of the intended format.
(c)
A maximum of one team per MNA per Division may progress to the Final. In the event more than one
team per MNA is eligible, the highest ranked team in Stage 1 will progress.

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COURSE(a)
The course will be windward/leeward with starboard roundings, finishing downwind.
(b)
The intended course area will be near the Grape St Pier, San Diego Bay

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PRIZES
There will be a prize for the teams finishing first in each division.
Further prizes may be awarded.

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CONTACTFor further information please contact Summer Greene summer@1011i.com +1-619-778-9518

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
27 Feb – 2 March 2015
1

ORGANISING AUTHORITYThe Organising Authority (OA) is the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron and Yachting Australia in conjunction
with ISAF.

2

VENUE
The venue will be Waterloo Bay, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

3

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMMEThe provisional programme will be announced in due course.

4
4.1
4.2

ENTRIES - the venue will have the responsibility of attracting and completing entries with ISAF support.
The Entry fee will be AUS $ 990 (inc GST) payable at registration.
Damage deposit(a)
An initial damage deposit of AUS $ 500 shall be paid at registration, unless extended by the OA. Thisdeposit is the maximum payable by the skipper as a result of any one incident.
(b)
In the event a deduction from the damage deposit is decided by the OA, it may require that the deposit berestored to its original amount before the skipper will be permitted to continue in the event.
(c)
Any remaining deposit after the event will be refunded within 10 days after the event.

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BOATS AND SAILS(a)
The event will be sailed in Elliott 6 type boats for the Open Division and the Women’s Division.
(b)
A minimum of 6 boats will be provided (an addition 4 boats may be available based on entries)(c)
The following sails will be provided for each boat: Mainsail, jib, Spinnaker.
(d)Boats will be allocated by draw, either daily or for each round, as decided by the Race Committee.

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CREW (INCLUDING SKIPPER)(a)
The number of crew (including the skipper) shall be 3 or 4 for the Open division and 3 or 4 for the
Women’s division. All registered crew shall sail all races. All crew members (including the skipper) shallbe female in the Women’s Division.
(b)
The maximum total crew weight, determined prior to racing shall be 262.5 kg for the Open Division and
204 kg for the Women’s Division, when wearing at least shorts and shirts.
(c)
When a registered skipper is unable to continue in the event the IJ may authorise an original crew
member to substitute.
(d)When a registered crew member is unable to continue in the event the IJ may authorise a substitute, a
temporary substitute or other adjustment.

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EVENT FORMAT(a)
The event will consist of the following stages:
Stage 1 - A double Round Robin
Stage 2 - Quarter Final
Stage 3 - Semi-Final
Stage 4 - Petit Final
Stage 5 - Final(b)
The OA may change the format, terminate or eliminate any round, when conditions do not permit thecompletion of the intended format.
(c)
A maximum of one team per MNA per Division may progress to the Final. In the event more than one
team per MNA is eligible, the highest ranked team in Stage 1 will progress.

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COURSE(a)
The course will be windward/leeward with starboard roundings, finishing downwind.
(b)
The intended course area will be in the waters adjacent to Manly Boat Harbour.

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PRIZES
There will be a prize for the team finishing first.
Further prizes may be awarded.

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CONTACT

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For further information please contact Richard Matterson Sailing Manager sailing@rqys.com.au +61 7 33968666
or Dugald Henderson Chairman – Sailing Committee sailing@rqys.com.au.

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G –Regional Final SOUTH AMERICA
Buenos Aires, Argentina
2 – 5 April 2015
1

ORGANISING AUTHORITYThe Organising Authority (OA) is with the Club Universitario de Buenos Aires and the Federación Argentina de
Yachting (FAY) in conjunction with ISAF.

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VENUE
The venue will be Sede Nunez, Club Universitário de Buenos Aires, Puerto de Nunez, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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PROVISIONAL PROGRAMMEThe provisional programme will be announced in due course.

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4.1

ENTRIES - the venue will have the responsibility of attracting and completing entries with ISAF support.
The Entry fee will be USD 200 or the equivalent in local currency as advised by the OA payable at registration.

4.2

Damage deposit(a)
An initial damage deposit of USD 200 or the equivalent in local currency as advised by the OA shall be
paid at registration, unless extended by the OA. This deposit is the maximum payable by the skipper as aresult of any one incident.
(b)
In the event a deduction from the damage deposit is decided by the OA, it may require that the deposit berestored to its original amount before the skipper will be permitted to continue in the event.
(c)
Any remaining deposit after the event will be refunded within 10 days after the event.

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BOATS AND SAILS(a)
The event will be sailed in Jorge Heguilor 5.9m LOA type keelboats(b)
Up to 5 boats will be provided.
(c)
The following sails will be provided for each boat: Mainsail, Jib, and Spinnaker.
(d)Boats will be allocated by draw, either daily or for each round, as decided by the Race Committee.

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CREW (INCLUDING SKIPPER)(a)
The number of crew (including the skipper) shall be 3 or 4 (Open Division) and 3 or 4 (Women’s
division). All registered crew shall sail all races. All crew members (including the skipper) shall be
female in the Women’s Division.
(b)
The maximum total crew weight, determined prior to racing shall be 262.5kg in the Open Division and
204kg in the Women’s Division, when wearing at least shorts and shirts.
(c)
When a registered skipper is unable to continue in the event the IJ may authorise an original crew
member to substitute.
(d)When a registered crew member is unable to continue in the event the IJ may authorise a substitute, a
temporary substitute or other adjustment.

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EVENT FORMAT(a)
The event will consist of the following stages:
Stage 1 - A round robin or a double round robin
Stage 2/3/4 etc - Quarter Final/Semi Final/Petit Final/Final etc each a separate stage(b)
The OA may change the format, terminate or eliminate any round, when conditions do not permit thecompletion of the intended format.
(c)
A maximum of one team per MNA per Division may progress to the Final. In the event more than one
team per MNA is eligible, the highest ranked team in Stage 1 will progress.

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COURSE(a)
The course will be windward/leeward with starboard roundings, finishing downwind.
(b)
The intended course area will be near the venue

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PRIZES
There will be a prize for the teams finishing first in each division.
Further prizes may be awarded.

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CONTACTFor further information please contact Agustin Juan Guastavino a.guas@hotmail.com mobile +54 911 4405
5437 and Skype a.guas

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Section IV – Allocation of Entries
ISAF has allocated the MNA’s to the following Regional Finals:

OPEN DIVISION & WOMEN’S DIVISION

EuropeNorth America& Caribbean

OceaniaSouth
America

Howth, Dublin
IRL

San Diego
USA

Brisbane
AUS

Buenos Aires,
ARG

BEL

AHO

ASA

ARM

BLR

ANT

AUS

AUT
BUL
CRO
CYP
ESP
FRA
GEO
GRE
ISR
ITA
LIE
MKD
MLT
MON
POR
ROU
SBR
SMR
SLO
SUI
TUR

CZE
DEN
EST
FIN
GBR
GER
HUN
ISL
IRL
LAT
LTU
LUX
MDA
NED
NOR
POL
RUS
SVK
SWE
UKR

ARU
BAH
BAR
BER
BVI
CAN
CAY
CUB
DOM
ESA
GRN
GUA
ISV
JAM
LCA
MEX
PAN
PUR
TRI
USA

COK
FIJ
GUM
JPN **
KOR **
MAS
NZL
PNG
SAM
SOL
TAH
VAN

ARG
BRA
CHI
COL
ECU
PAR
PER
URU
VEN

Africa

Asia

Tunis
TUN

Bahrain
BRN

ALG

AZE

AND

ANG

BRN

BOT
EGY
KEN
LBA
MAD
MAR
MRI
NAM
NGR
RSA
SEN
SEY
SUD
TUN
ZIM

CHN
HKG
INA
IND
KAZ
KGZ
KSA
KUW
LIB
MYA
OMA
PAK
PHI
PLE
QAT
SIN
SRI
THA
TPE
UAE

** KOR and JPN can elect to participate in the Asia Regional Final instead of Oceania

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ISAF Nations Cup 2015
www.sailing.org/nations-cup

INVITE REQUEST FORM
Member National Authority

ISAF Group

Continent/Region

We herewith apply for an invitation for the ISAF Nations Cup 2015 as per Notice of Race 4.1. We intend toenter the following skippers:

Open Division

O Yes / O No

Skipper

ISAF Sailor ID

E-mail address

Date

Venue

ISAF Sailor ID

E-mail address

Event name

Date

Venue

Signature

Date

Or
Skipper will be selected at the following event:
Event name

Women’s Division

O Yes / O No

SkipperOr
Skipper will be selected at the following event:Please return the completed and signed form to the ISAF Secretariat via email (competitions@isaf.com) or
via fax (+44 2380 635 789) as soon as possible before the deadline.

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