8th ROUND HAINAN REGATTA 2017 NOTICE OF RACE

                                                                                                8th ROUND HAINAN REGATTA 201717th to 25th March 2017NOTICE OF RACE
1.        RULES1.1        The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2017-2020.1.2        Additional rules:The ISAF Offshore Special Regulations (OSR);The IRC Rules Parts A, B & C; except that IRC Rule 22.4 shall not apply, there will be no limitations on crew number or weight;International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCAS) may replace the RRS part 2 as stated in the Sailing Instructions.The class rules of boats entered in a One-Design Class.1.3        The Notice of Race (with further amendments).1.4        The 8th Round Hainan Regatta 2017 Sailing Instructions (with further amendments). 1.5        No national prescription will apply.1.6        Race documents will be published in both Chinese and English. In case of conflict between languages, the English text will take precedence.2.        ADVERTISING2.1        The advertising displayed on a boat (hull, sails and boom) or on crew-wear during the event is permitted in accordance with the ISAF Regulation 20 of Advertising Code, and requirements from Local rules.2.2        Boats will require displaying advertising chosen and supplied by the OC, and shall be required to affix racing number on both side of bow, as instructed by the OC. The OC will supply the tags.  Teams may display their team’s Name, Image, Logo and advertising on each side of the hull but the material of the sticker must be 3M or others with the similar quality will be detailed in Appendix 1.3.        ELIGIBILITY & ENTRY3.1        The Regatta is open to entries from local and international sailors (and teams) who may be representing a country, a city, and a club or, if formally authorized by the OC, an individual boat owner. 3.2        Sailboats eligible to enter the Round Hainan Regatta shall comply with definition of the Monohull Sailboat.3.3        Boats participating in the offshore races shall meet the requirements of ISAF OSR for Category 3. The Race Committee will appoint an officer to conduct inspection of safety equipment of the boats.3.4        All sailors shall bring own life jacket conform to international standards. 3.5        The regatta is open to IRC Classes (IRC1, IRC2, IRC3, IRC4, IRC5, and IRC6), OP Class and J80 One-Design Class. 3.5.1        IRC ClassesThe teams shall register in accordance and under the conditions to choose IRC1 Class, IRC2 Class, IRC3 Class, IRC4 Class, IRC5 Class and IRC6 Class race. The Organizing Committee in accordance with the equal principles and based on IRC rating (Length of Hull, Displacement, Time Correction Factor (TCC)) will has the right to move a boat in another class.IRC Classes of Monohull boat-length of the respectively not less than 32ft. (excluding bowsprit and bumpkin) and with full self-recovery ability are eligible. The OC will provide 3 RHN-Dubois 50 sailboats in IRC Classes for overseas teams that cannot bring their own boats. The boats’ names and advertisements will be decided by the OC at its entire discretion.3.5.2        OP ClassThe OC will provide 30-40 sailboats. The boats’ names and advertisements will be decided by the OC at its entire discretion.3.5.3        J80 One-Design Class     The OA will provide 8-10 sailboats. The boats’ names and advertisements will be decided by the OC at its entire discretion.3.6        Crew qualification3.6.1        IRC Classes:Each boat shall have at least 2 helmsmen with offshore and In-Port race experience (Chinese shall have Yacht Driver license) and at least 2 crews with international standards of safety and lifesaving training certificate. Helmsmen and crew must provide relevant certificates during registration.3.6.2        J80 One-Design Class:    Each boat shall have at least 1 helmsman with offshore and In-Port race experience (Chinese shall have Yacht Driver license). Helmsman must provide relevant certificates during registration.3.7        Overseas competitors shall have a valid Chinese Visa for entering China.3.8        Eligible boats shall register with the following information: The completing Entry Form: Crew List, Team profile (short description of racing experience), brief introductions of Skipper and 2 other crews.Skipper’s certificate: Yacht Driver's License,Yacht certificates: The Hong Kong sailboats shall have Certificate of Ownership and Operating License; The Mainland China sailboats shall have Certificate of Ownership, Certificate of Seaworthiness, and Certificate of Registry. IRC Certificate:All IRC participating boats shall have a Valid IRC Rating Certificate.Insurance:      Photocopy of Precise the mandatory insurances.At the same time the entry fees will be paid to Round Hainan Regatta Organizing AuthorityRegular entries will be accepted until 18:00hrs on Friday 20th Jan. 2017 Beijing Time.Late entries may be accepted up until 18:00hrs on Friday 10th Feb. 2017 Beijing Time at the entire discretion of the OC and subject to payment of the specified late-entry fee.3.9        The OC will verify the qualifications of teams, and in 5 working days give formal reply whether to accept the application.4.        FEES4.1        The required fees for the 8th Round Hainan Regatta 2017 are as follows:Regular Entry Fee (On or before 20th Jan. 2017)                 RMB￥1,000(HK$1,300/US$165/EU

                                                                                                8th ROUND HAINAN REGATTA 201717th to 25th March 2017NOTICE OF RACE
1.        RULES1.1        The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2017-2020.1.2        Additional rules:The ISAF Offshore Special Regulations (OSR);The IRC Rules Parts A, B & C; except that IRC Rule 22.4 shall not apply, there will be no limitations on crew number or weight;International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCAS) may replace the RRS part 2 as stated in the Sailing Instructions.The class rules of boats entered in a One-Design Class.1.3        The Notice of Race (with further amendments).1.4        The 8th Round Hainan Regatta 2017 Sailing Instructions (with further amendments). 1.5        No national prescription will apply.1.6        Race documents will be published in both Chinese and English. In case of conflict between languages, the English text will take precedence.2.        ADVERTISING2.1        The advertising displayed on a boat (hull, sails and boom) or on crew-wear during the event is permitted in accordance with the ISAF Regulation 20 of Advertising Code, and requirements from Local rules.2.2        Boats will require displaying advertising chosen and supplied by the OC, and shall be required to affix racing number on both side of bow, as instructed by the OC. The OC will supply the tags.  Teams may display their team’s Name, Image, Logo and advertising on each side of the hull but the material of the sticker must be 3M or others with the similar quality will be detailed in Appendix 1.3.        ELIGIBILITY & ENTRY3.1        The Regatta is open to entries from local and international sailors (and teams) who may be representing a country, a city, and a club or, if formally authorized by the OC, an individual boat owner. 3.2        Sailboats eligible to enter the Round Hainan Regatta shall comply with definition of the Monohull Sailboat.3.3        Boats participating in the offshore races shall meet the requirements of ISAF OSR for Category 3. The Race Committee will appoint an officer to conduct inspection of safety equipment of the boats.3.4        All sailors shall bring own life jacket conform to international standards. 3.5        The regatta is open to IRC Classes (IRC1, IRC2, IRC3, IRC4, IRC5, and IRC6), OP Class and J80 One-Design Class. 3.5.1        IRC ClassesThe teams shall register in accordance and under the conditions to choose IRC1 Class, IRC2 Class, IRC3 Class, IRC4 Class, IRC5 Class and IRC6 Class race. The Organizing Committee in accordance with the equal principles and based on IRC rating (Length of Hull, Displacement, Time Correction Factor (TCC)) will has the right to move a boat in another class.IRC Classes of Monohull boat-length of the respectively not less than 32ft. (excluding bowsprit and bumpkin) and with full self-recovery ability are eligible. The OC will provide 3 RHN-Dubois 50 sailboats in IRC Classes for overseas teams that cannot bring their own boats. The boats’ names and advertisements will be decided by the OC at its entire discretion.3.5.2        OP ClassThe OC will provide 30-40 sailboats. The boats’ names and advertisements will be decided by the OC at its entire discretion.3.5.3        J80 One-Design Class     The OA will provide 8-10 sailboats. The boats’ names and advertisements will be decided by the OC at its entire discretion.3.6        Crew qualification3.6.1        IRC Classes:Each boat shall have at least 2 helmsmen with offshore and In-Port race experience (Chinese shall have Yacht Driver license) and at least 2 crews with international standards of safety and lifesaving training certificate. Helmsmen and crew must provide relevant certificates during registration.3.6.2        J80 One-Design Class:    Each boat shall have at least 1 helmsman with offshore and In-Port race experience (Chinese shall have Yacht Driver license). Helmsman must provide relevant certificates during registration.3.7        Overseas competitors shall have a valid Chinese Visa for entering China.3.8        Eligible boats shall register with the following information: The completing Entry Form: Crew List, Team profile (short description of racing experience), brief introductions of Skipper and 2 other crews.Skipper’s certificate: Yacht Driver's License,Yacht certificates: The Hong Kong sailboats shall have Certificate of Ownership and Operating License; The Mainland China sailboats shall have Certificate of Ownership, Certificate of Seaworthiness, and Certificate of Registry. IRC Certificate:All IRC participating boats shall have a Valid IRC Rating Certificate.Insurance:      Photocopy of Precise the mandatory insurances.At the same time the entry fees will be paid to Round Hainan Regatta Organizing AuthorityRegular entries will be accepted until 18:00hrs on Friday 20th Jan. 2017 Beijing Time.Late entries may be accepted up until 18:00hrs on Friday 10th Feb. 2017 Beijing Time at the entire discretion of the OC and subject to payment of the specified late-entry fee.3.9        The OC will verify the qualifications of teams, and in 5 working days give formal reply whether to accept the application.4.        FEES4.1        The required fees for the 8th Round Hainan Regatta 2017 are as follows:Regular Entry Fee (On or before 20th Jan. 2017)                 RMB￥1,000(HK$1,300/US$165/EU