Blackpool & Fleetwood Yacht Club
BLACKPOOL AND FLEETWOOD YACHT CLUB
NOTICE OF RACE FOR:
LASER OPEN 6th
May 2023
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 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 The Race fee of £12 can be paid on the day of the race, and shall include lunch.
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 race programme will have 3 races scheduled, with 2 to count and first start at 11:10
7. Venue
7.1 The Venue shall be the Skippool Basin defined as from Wardleys Creek to Shard Bridge.
B&FYC is situated at the end of Wyre Road, Thornton-Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LF
8. Insurance
8.1 All participants must ensure their craft is 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