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| 1.0 The 2002
Gray Creek Regatta will commence with Race 1 on Saturday, August 30,
2003 and end on Sunday, August 31,
2003. It will consist of races around laid buoys off the shores of Gray
Creek, B.C., on Crawford Bay in Kootenay Lake. There will be a Skippers' Briefing held at 9:30am on August 30 on the beach adjacent to the Gray Creek Store and Campground, and prize giving will be held at the same location following racing (approximately 2:30pm, August 31). 2.0 The Organising Authority is the Kootenay Lake Sailing Association 3.0 The event will be split into two separate divisions comprising the classes listed: Division 'A' - All Cruisers Division 'B' - All Dinghies and Multi-hulls (depending on number of entries in this class) 4.0 The Regatta will be governed by: 1. The ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing 2001-2004 (RRS) 2. PHRF Handicaps (Division A) 3. Portsmouth Handicaps (Division B) 4. The Sailing Instructions and this Notice of Race 5.0 The Regatta Series consists of five races, scored on Low Points (1st place=.75 points, 2nd place=2 points, 3rd place = 3 points, etc.) and based on Corrected Times (using PHRF Handicaps for Division A and Portsmouth Yardstick handicaps for Division B). 6.0 Prizes will be awarded as follows: 1st , 2nd and 3rd Prizes (Division “A”) 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes (Division “B”) 7.0 The Organising Authority and Sponsors are providing this Regatta only on the understanding that neither they nor their representatives bear any responsibility for any loss, damage, death or personal injury howsoever caused to any competitor, skipper or crew as a result of their taking part in the series. 8.0 By entering, each competitor warrants the suitability of the entered boat for the races. Prior inspection of the boats does not in any way limit the absolute responsibility in this respect of the Owner/Skipper entering the boat. 9.0 In particular, owners shall accept full responsibility for the seaworthiness and safe navigation of their boats and the competence of their crews, and use their own judgement whether to start, continue or retire from the race in the existing or forecast conditions. Owners shall draw the attention of the crews to this disclaimer before the start of any race, and also to RRS Fundamental Rule 4 (Decision to Race). Schedule PreRegistration @ Jack and Fay Burden’s Trailer in the Grey Creek Store Campground on Friday evening, August 29, 2003. Site number 14. Registration August 30, 2003 8:00am - 9:30am Skipper’s Briefing August 30, 2003 9:30am Racing commences August 30, 2003 10:15am (approx) Pot Luck Dinner on the Gray Creek Beach, August 30, 2003 6:00pm Pancake Breakfast at the Gray Creek Store, August 31, 2003 7:00am to 9:00am Racing continues August 31, 2003 9:45am (approx) Prize-giving August 31, 2003, 2:30pm (approx) Race times are tentative. The Kootenay Lake Sailing Association reserves the right to postpone or cancel any race, depending on weather conditions. Entry Fees $20 for skipper and boat, plus $10 per crew More Information?Kootenay Lake Sailing Association 250-352-0554 or email to klsa@fastmail.ca or visit us on the web at klsa.kics.bc.ca Facilities and Accommodations Camping is available from the Gray Creek AutoCamp. For more information, and for fees, call 227-9330 or the Gray Creek Store at 227-9315. ( Camping fees are not included in the Regatta Registration Fee.) Kokanee Chalets RV Park and Campground, 15981 Hwy. 3A 1-800-448-9292 Crawford Bay Inn, 16210 Hwy. 3A 227-9342 Crawford Creek Resort, 16102 Hwy. 3A 227-9604 Fish Hawk Bay Marina Resort, 15660 Peters Rd, 227-9679 The Lakeview Store and Marina, 14729 Hwy. 3A, 227-9367 Moorage at the Gray Creek Store is very limited due to storm damage on the wharfage.There is room to anchor keel boats in the bay next to the wharfage. We encourage keel boats to find secure moorage at Fishawk Bay Marina at the head of Crawford Bay or secure moorage at Lakeview Store and Marina south of the Grey Creek Store. Fishawk Bay Marina Resort, 227-9679. The Lakeview, 227-9367. There is adequate launching facilities at the Gray Creek Store for dinghies and keel boats and the beach is suitable for beaching dinghies for the weekend. |
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