Grenada Classic Yacht Regatta

The Regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing of ISAF (2005 - 2008), this notice of race and by the sailing instructions. This is a “gentleman’s race” and any yacht being sailed in an aggressive or reckless manner or displaying poor seamanship may be excused from further participation.

Classes

The Regatta will be held for the following Classes that may get subdivided:

Classic Division: CSA Simplified Rating Rule

Spirit of Tradition Division: CSA Rating Rule

Vintage Division: CSA Simplified Rating Rule

Classic Look Division: CSA Rating Rule

Please note that the Spirit of Tradition Division and the Classic Look Division require a full and currant measurement certificate.

Advertising

The event will be Category “A” as specified in the RRS 2005-2008.

The event organizers may require boats to display advertising in accordance with regulation 20.3.

Entries

Boats may enter by sending in their entry request on line by filling out the form in the web site www.ClassicRegatta.com or by sending an e-mail request to info@ClassicRegatta.com no later than Wednesday February 20th, 2008 but preferable before.

Registration can also be done the day before the regatta on Thursday February 21st, 2008 from 12.00 to 6.00 pm at the Grenada Yacht Club in St.Georges but the entrance fee will be higher.

Fees can be paid with credit card on line through a secure and encrypted server at www.ClassicRegatta.com or you can contact
the Regatta office on the following Telephone Numbers:
1 -473 –443 -1062 or mobile # 1 -473 – 419-9836

AlI entry fees are in US Dollars or payment can be made by certified

Bank check, payable to West Indies Events Grenada Ltd.

Fees for all classes are US $4.00 p/feet and US $6.00 p/feet if paid at the last day before the regatta (Thursday February 21st, 2008 )

Entry fees include the participation fees of the regatta, and a free finger food buffet for captains and crew members on Friday February 22nd at Port Louis Marina and a free finger food buffet on Saturday February 23rd in St.David’s at the Bel Air Plantation.

Registration

Registration will be at the Grenada Yacht Club Thursday February 21st, and closes at 5pm. Each entry form by this time must have attached a filled in CSA simplified rating form (only for simplified classes).

CSA classes must have a valid 2007 CSA rating certificate. Only digitally certified certificates are considered valid.

Skippers Briefing

The Skippers Briefing will take place at the Grenada Yacht Club, St.Georges Thursday February 21st at 7.00pm

Schedule of Races

The scheduled time of the first Warning Signal for races on Friday February 22nd, Saturday February 23rd & Sunday February 24th will not be before 10:00 am.

Courses

The race courses will be on the waters around the Island of Grenada.

The sailing instructions and course details will be available at registration.

Scoring System

The Low Point scoring system, RRS rule A4.1, will apply except that a boat’s score will be the total of all her races. This changes RRS rule A2.

Changes to the Racing Rules

Rule 52 Manual power shall not apply

Protests

Protests are NOT encouraged. Good sportsmanship and common sense should prevail. Competitors are reminded that larger traditional yachts are not noticeably maneuverable.

Safety should be given utmost priority. If absolutely necessary, protests shall be lodged in accordance with the ISAF regulations.

Prizes

When competing in the Grenada Classic Yacht Regatta a 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize in each class can be won.

Overall trophies may be handed out.

CSA Rating Certificate

You will need an updated 2007 CSA rating certificate. (Only for CSA classes)

Please note that the Spirit of Tradition Class and Vintage Class require a full and currant CSA measurement certificate. Contact the committee for details.

For more information on the Caribbean Sailing Association and the CSA rating rule and measurers on other Caribbean Islands please check the website www.caribbean-sailing.com