Flushing Sailing Club

Sailing Programme and Race Registration Form are included as part of this document.

Organising Authority.

The Organising Authority is -

Flushing Sailing Club New Quay Trefusis Road Flushing Falmouth TR11 5TZ

Telephone: 01326 374043.

Website: www.flushingsailingclub.co.uk

Rules & Conditions of Entry

RULES

Racing will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008 (RRS). For IRC competitors, IRC class rules part 1, 2 & 3 shall apply. Any amendments will be stated in the FSC Race Instructions or will be in agreement with a Class Association, and will be displayed on the Club notice board. Advertising will not be restricted to Category A. (See appendix J of RRS).

Class Rules will apply for J24’s, Sunbeam, MOCRA, and Working Boats

ENTRIES

Entries will be accepted only from owners or representatives who have completed and signed a valid entry form, paid the correct entry fee, and whose boat displays sail numbers in compliance with RRS Appendix G. Under sixteen-year-olds may enter or crew only if their parent or guardian has given their permission and completed and signed the parental permission form provided.

Boats must race in their designated class. The FSC race committee reserves the right to alter/combine classes and change/adapt entry conditions as they see fit in light of entries received.

Completed entry forms together with correct entry fee, IRC Handicap Certificate if required, should be sent to FSC. Hon. Treasurer, 6 Trevethan Rise, Falmouth. TR11 2DX to arrive not later than 48 hours before racing. It is strongly recommended that all competitors complete a form CG66 and lodge it with Falmouth Coast Guard.

LIABILITY.

The safety of the boat and her entire management including insurance shall be the sole responsibility of the owner/representative who must ensure that the boat is fully found, thoroughly seaworthy and manned by a crew sufficient in number and experience who are fit to face all conditions likely to be encountered. The owner/competitor must be satisfied as to the soundness of the hull, spars, rigging, sails and all gear. He must ensure all safety equipment is properly maintained, stowed and in date and that the crew know where it is kept and how it is used.

NOTICE OF RACE for 2008

Neither the establishment of these conditions nor any inspection of the boat shall in any way limit or reduce the absolute responsibility of the owner/competitor. The crew is none the less advised to satisfy themselves as to the experience of the skipper and the adequacy of all safety equipment and insurance arrangements.

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS.

Sailing Instructions will be posted out to competitors or are available for collection at the Club. Instructions for Special Races will also be displayed on the club notice board.

PRIZES, PENALTIES, AND SCORING SYSTEM

These are all detailed in the Sailing Instructions, which are available prior to entry if required.