Sample Notice of Race/Regatta/Series

Event Name
Dates & Place
Organizing Authority

1. The {organizing authority} will conduct {event} on {dates} at {place}.

2. Rules: The regatta/race/series will be governed by The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), the prescriptions of US Sailing, the rules of the classes, except as any of these are changed by the sailing instructions, by rules of the authority governing the waters on which the event is sailed and by these sailing instructions. Sailiing instructions will be available at registraton.

3. Eligibility & Entries: Eligible boats may be entered by completing registration and paying the entry fee of $___ . {See below.}. Eligible boats are _________. Eligibility requirements for competitors are _______.

4. Classes to race: Classes receiving __ entries or more will be placed in one-design fleets. Classes with fewer entries will be placed in {specifiy PHRF, Portsmouth, or system} handicapped fleets.

5. Schedule:

____day, _______, time to time:      Registration

____day, _______, time:  Race 1,   Subsequent races to follow

____day, _______, time:  Race _,   Subsequent races to follow

6. Changes to the Rules: The sailing may modify the rules. Anticipated changes include: _______
{Possible rules changes: (1) Rule 32.2 to allow shortening the last race of the day, (2) Rule 33 to allow displaying mark designators for course changes.}

7. Prizes: The number of prizes will depend on the number of entries per class.

8. Scoring: The regatta will be scored using the Low Point system of Appendix A, (Option: “as modifed above.”}

9. For further information, contact John Doe, 303 South St., Macon, GA 29876, 800-999-9999, johnd@xxx.org.

Entry Form

Name ________________________ Address ________________ City _______, St: _____ Zip ____

E-Mail ____________   Boat Class/Type _______ Hull No. _______ Sail No. ________

Entry Fee: $ _____

I agree to be bound by the Racing Rules of Sailing and all other rules which govern this event.

Signed ________________________________________ Date __________________

Mail, with check for Entry Fee to name, address, city state zip by ____, 200_.