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Toledo Ice Yacht Club

Regulations for Club Races

2004-2005 Sailing Season

 

Hotline ***419-726-9811***

 

  1. Toledo Ice yacht Club races shall be conducted in accordance with the definitions and sailing rules of the National Ice Boat Authority (NIA).  All other matters pertaining to the conduct of our races shall be left to the discretion of the Race Committee.
  2. Races will be held every day as scheduled if races can be conducted safely.
  3. Starting time will be promptly at 10:00am on Saturday and Sunday.  No races shall be started after 4:40pm.
  4. Postponement due to unfavorable conditions shall be left to the discretion of the Race Committee.
  5. Races for DN’s and Renegade’s will be started with at least three (3) boats on the starting line.  Stern Steer boats and Sweet 16’s will require at least two (2) boats on the starting line.
  6. The Race Committee will attempt to sail as many races as [possible per class per day, weather and safety permitting.
  7. There will be a time limit of (10) minutes per lap; this will be cumulative. I.E. One (1) lap race – 10 minutes, Two (2) lap race – 20 minutes, etc.  The first boat must finish within the time limit.  All subsequent finishers must finish within twice the allotted time or be awarded a DNF.
  8. Eash Skipper must notify the Race Committee of a Sail Number change prior to the start of the next race.
  9. Points will be awarded to a Sail Number as registered with the Race Committee.
  10. Any Racer protesting must inform the Race Committee of their intent to protest as soon as the race has finished.  The Race Committee must receive all protests in writing within two (2) hours of the last race of the day.
  11. The low point system will be used for scoring:

A.                 First Place ¾ points

B.                 Subsequent places will be awarded points equal to their finish position.

C.                 DNF – one more point that the last boat finished

D.                 DNS – one more point then the number of boats starting

E.                  DSQ – one more point then the number of boats starting.

F.                  Saturday and Sunday Series races will be allowed a throw out equal to 50% of the number of races held in excess of ten (10). I.E. Twelve (12) races – one (1) throw out, fourteen (14) races – two (2) throw outs, etc.

G.                 Skippers may not throw out a DSQ

  1. Tie-breakers will be determined as stated in NIYA 2003-2004 Rules

A.                 Skippers with the most 1st place finishes in the Regatta will be deemed the winner.  If that doesn’t determine a winner:

·         Winner will be the Skipper with the most 2nd place finishes if that doesn’t determine a winner:

·         Winner will be the Skipper with the most 3rd place finishes, if that doesn’t determine a winner:

·         Winner will be the Skipper with the most 4th place finishes, and so on until a winner is declared.

B.                 If step A. does not determine a winner, the eligible tying Skipper who beat the other tying Skipper (s) in the last race shall be deemed the winner.

 

  1. Fleet champion of the 15 Meter, Renegade, and Sweet 16 will be determined by the combined final standings of both the Saturday and Sunday Series.
  2. Associated Yacht Club Awards – DN’s will use the average points scored for all Sunday Races.  15 Meter, Renegade, and Sweet 16 awards will be based on the Sunday Series Club Races.  Awards will go to the first three places.
  3. Liability Insurance – Skippers must show proof of $300,000 Personal Liability coverage to the Race Committee Chairman before they race.
  4. The race location will be determined by the Race Committee on Friday night based on ice conditions and accessibility.  (Check the TIYC Hotline 419-726-9811 after 10:00pm Friday)

 

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