BLACKPOOL AND FLEETWOOD YACHT CLUB

 NOTICE OF RACE FOR:     

  LASER OPEN 25^th May 2024

1. Rules

  1.1 The above race will be governed by rules as defined in “The Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024”.

2. Sailing Instructions

  2.1 The Sailing Instructions will available on the day

3. Eligibility & Entry

  3.1 The race is open to Laser (ILCA7), Laser Radials (ILCA6) & Laser 4.7s (ILCA4) 

4. Fees

  4.1 Race fees are £15 per boat and are are required to be paid on the day prior racing, along with any outstanding fees due to B&FYC. Race fees include  lunch for one person.

5.0 Equipment Inspection

  5.1 Each boat may be required to produce or verify the existence of a valid measurement certificate.

6. Schedule

  6.1 The first start is at 11:50 hrs. Three races planned, two to count.

7. Venue

  7.1 The Venue shall be the Skippool Basin defined as from Wardleys Creek to Shard  Bridge.

       B&FYC is situated at Wyre Road, Thornton-Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LF

8. Insurance

  8.1 All participants must ensure their craft are insured for third party liability to a minimum of £3,000,000.

9. Risk Statement

  9.1 Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See rule 4 RRS. The organising authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury, or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during or after the regatta.

10. Prizes

  10.1 Prizes will be awarded after the race in the clubhouse.

11. Results

  11.1 Results will be posted online at www.bfyc.org.uk

If you require any further information, please contact the Dinghy Captain through dinghycaptain@bfyc.org.uk