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2020 Fall Overboard Regatta
November 14, 2020
NOTICE OF RACE
FALL OVERBOARD REGATTA
Triangle Model Yacht Club, Raleigh, NC
AMYA REGION 3 CHAMPIONSHIP
NOVEMBER 14, 2020
Rules: The regatta will be governed by The Racing Rules of Sailing 2017-2020, as amended by Appendix E for RC sailing, prescriptions of World Sailing, rules of the RC Laser class, and further Sailing Instructions attached here or announced by the Race Director during the course of event.
Eligibility: The regatta is open to all members of the American Model Yachting Association (AMYA) with RC Lasers conforming to current class rules. To join AMYA: http://www.theamya.org/join/
Location: Lake Crabtree County Park near RDU International Airport, Raleigh, North Carolina:
https://goo.gl/maps/SceBisu9D8ZwJxuj8 The site is at the end of the park road, past the boat ramp.
Schedule:
| November 14, 2020 | |
| 8:00AM | Check-in, practice sailing At Lake Crabtree |
| 9:30AM | Skippers Meeting Racing follows immediately after |
| 12:00PM | Lunch Break Included in fee |
| 3:00PM | Final race of the day starts no later than Awards presentation to follow as soon as final scores are tabulated |
Scoring: The event will be scored under the Low Point System described in the Racing Rules of Sailing Appendix A. For each 6 races are sailed, a boat’s worst score will be excluded. For every increment of 6 additional races sailed, one additional worst score will be excluded from her overall score. Ties will be broken according to Appendix A section 8.1 and 8.2.
Prizes: Trophies will be awarded to the top five skippers.
What to bring: High boots or water shoes – launching is by wading from shore. And a folding chair.
Lodging: There are numerous hotels with a range of prices near the regatta site; search for hotels near RDU airport. Contact Rick Ferguson for help with logistics if needed.
Entry: Register online (preferred) here https://form.jotform.com/93306243756964 or contact
Rick Ferguson
3312 Cheswick Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
Email: starboard@whither-bound.com
Phone: 919-782-9309
Entry must be received by Oct 15 to guarantee hat