1.

NOTICE OF RACE

VENUE

The “RG-65 European Masters” will be held at Nautical Athletic Club of Lavreotiki,19500 Attiki, Greece.(37.711156,24.055772)

2.

PROGRAMME

3.

RULES

3.1

The event will be governed by the 'rules' as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing 2013 -2016, including the appendix E, the ISAF Equipment Rules of Sailing, the heat management system, theRG65 2010 Class Rules, this Notice of Race (NoR), the Sailing Instructions (SI).

3.2

The Sailing Instructions shall prevail in case of conflict with this Notice of Race, except where Rule 63.7 applies

3.3

No national authority prescriptions will apply.

3.4

If there is any conflict between languages the English text will take precedence.

4.

ORGANISING AUTHORITY

4.1

The “RG65 European Masters 2013” is organised by the N.A.C.L (Nautical Athletic Club of Lavrion) in association with the RG65 Hellenic Class Association (NCA for Greece).

5.

ELIGIBILITY

5.1

The competition is open to RG65 class boats selected in good standing with RG65 International Class Association. The ISAF Regulations regarding eligibility apply with the additional requirements of the RG65 Class Championship Regulations.

6.

REGISTRATION

6.1

7.

SCORING AND RACING SYSTEM

7.1

The Championship will be raced and scored under the Heat Management System 2007(HMS 2007).  Entries shall be limited to 76 boats.

8.

JURY

8.1

ISAF International Umpires or International Judges shall be appointed as umpires.  National Judges and National Umpires may be appointed to assist.

8.2

Competitors may be required to undertake Observer duties.  Experienced Radio Sailing personnel may be appointed to record boat and buoy contacts and penalty turns.

9.

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

9.1

The sailing instructions will be provided by the end of the period of registration.

10.

INTERNATIONAL JURY

10.1

An International Jury conforming to RRS Appendix N shall be appointed.  RRS 70.4 will apply.  Furthermore, the right of appeal is denied to the extent that a boat's transfer to subsequent heats is affected.

11.

ENTRIES

11.1

Final entries shall be made on a copy of the appropriate entry form of the “RG 65 European Masters 2013” which will be available on www.rg65.gr. Entry forms and participation fee receipts must be send to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on or before Octobers the 18th, 2013.

11.2

The entry fee of 100 EURO per competitor, net of bank charges, is to be paid with the submission of the entry. These fees may be paid by bank draft made payable to:

ACCOUNT HOLDER : NAOL

HOLDER'S ADDRESS: LAVRION, GREECE

BANK: EMPORIKI BANK

IBAN: GR06 0120 2080 0000 0008 7164 233

BIC: EMPOGRAA

12.

EQUIPMENT INSPECTION

It is intended that all boats will pass equipment inspection on 20 November 2013.  Nonetheless, the Race Committee may at any time request the Equipment Inspector to confirm that a boat complies with the RG65 Class Rules.  Random spot checks may be made throughout the event.

13.

FREQUENCIES

The permitted frequency bands are 26, 27, 35, 40, 41 MHz and 2.4 GHz.  Each competitor must have a minimum of 6 frequencies available except on on 2.4 GHz.

14.

PRIZES

Prizes will be awarded to the first 3 positions in the final results.  Participation prizes will be given to all competitors.

15.

LIABILITY

15.1

All those entering or taking part in this Championship do so at their own risk and responsibility. The Nautical Athletic Club of Lavrion, the RG65 International Class Association and any other parties involved in the organisation of this event disclaim any and every responsibility whatsoever for loss, damage, injury or inconvenience that might occur to persons and goods, both ashore and on the water as a consequence of entering or participating in the event covered by this Notice of Race.

15.2

At all times the responsibility for the safety of their boat and themselves including the decision to participate or continue shall rest with the competitor.  By entering the event it is deemed that you accept these conditions. Competitors are advised to ensure that they have adequate personal insurance that provides cover for public liability and their possible injury or loss or damage of equipment.

16.

EVENT AND VENUE INFORMATION

16.1

Venue details, list of accommodation packages, logistic and transport details are available at www.rg65.gr

16.2

Enquiries may be e-mail to:

NCA President

Vangelis Simonidis

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or

NCA Race Manager

Dimitris Tsapelas

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