Classes
Classes may be established for a specific model according to entry level. Minimum six similar models are required to form a class. The organizers reserve the right to establish and change classes subject to entry levels. The number of established classes will be published on
www.x-yachts.com not later than 15 June.
| Sails Wardrobe | |
Family Class | Mainsail and one headsail per race allowed. No spinnaker, but spinnaker pole allowed |
| Sport Class | Full sail wardrobe allowed |
| X-35 & X-41 Class | According to Class Rules |
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| Certificates | |
Family Class | Certificates are not mandatory but requested |
| Sport Class | Certificates are not mandatory but requested |
| IMX 40, IMX 45 | Rating certificates are mandatory |
| X-35 & X-41 | Measurement certificate mandatory |
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10. X-Yachts Rating
Elapsed time corrections are calculated using the X-Yachts Rating provided by X-Yachts, Denmark. This is based on the IMS handicap system multiplied with the X-Yachts’ factor; time corrections are based on “Time on Distance”.
11. Crew Weight
Maximum crew weight for each yacht will be published on
www.x-yachts.com not later than 1 June.
12. Event Advertising
In accordance with RRS Appendix 1, Regulation 20.3.1. d, each yacht may be required to display event advertising on the bow. While not racing, all yachts are strongly urged to fly the event flag from the forestay. Further Regulation 20.3.2 (a) Category A “No additional advertising” shall apply. The organizers may allow additional advertising upon written request not later than one month prior to the event, and only if advertising is not in conflict with main sponsors.
13. Entry/Bow numbers
One set of bow numbers and a set of bow sponsor logos will be handed out at registration and shall be displayed as specified by the organizers.
14. Race Area
Racing will take place in the waters off Tuborg Harbour in Øresund. Courses will be defined in the Sailing Instructions.
15. Berthing
Free berthing in Tuborg Harbour and Skovshoved Harbour from Sunday 13 July to Sunday 20 July for participating X-Yachts. Each yacht will be assigned a mooring in either Tuborg or Skovshoved Harbour; a mooring plan will be published on
www.x-yachts.com not later than 1 July. On arrival the RDYC team and the harbour master will appoint the mooring. The harbour masters can be contacted on: Tuborg Harbour VHF Ch 72, tel. +45 33 14 87 87 or e-mail
kdy@kdy.dk Skovshoved Harbour VHF Ch 72, tel. +45 39 64 13 88 or e-mail
skovshoved.havn@gentofte.dk
16. Scoring
Up to six races are scheduled in Family and Sports classes. Up to eight races are scheduled in X-35 and X-41 classes. If more than three races are completed, the worst score will be discarded. Scoring will be made in accordance with RRS Appendix A2. The low points system will be used – ties will be broken by the RRS Appendix A8.
17. Penalties
The penalty, if any, shall be given as a “time penalty” by the jury.
18. Jury
A jury will be appointed by the organizers and will consist of a chairman and at least two other members. The jury members cannot be members of the race committee.
19. Prizes
The Overall Winner will be presented the X-Yachts Gold Cup 2008 Trophy. Prizes will be awarded to the Family Class, Sport Class, X-35 Class and X-41 Class. Other prizes will be awarded. There will be daily prizes and, all participating yachts will receive a framed photo of their yacht.
20. Class & Handicap Information
An X-Yachts rating will be given to each yacht. The rating is based on the information registered on your entry form. The ratings will be published on
www.x-yachts.com in due time before the regatta and displayed on the official notice board at the race office on Wednesday 16 July.
Any protests regarding the given X-Yachts rating shall be put forward in due time and not later than 17.00 hours on Wednesday 16 July. Ratings shall not be changed after the first start. It is the responsibility of the owner/registered participating skipper to ensure that the participating yacht does not infringe with the information given on the entry form. In matter of doubt, please contact an authorized inspector/measurer in due time before the regatta.
21. Rating Certificates
All participating IMX 40s and IMX 45s in the Sport Class shall produce a valid IMS/IRC rating certificate (mandatory).
X-35s and X-41s shall produce a valid measurement certificate according to class rules. For all other X-Yachts a valid certificate is requested, but not mandatory. The certificate shall be faxed to +45 7453 0397 or e-mailed to
ad@x-yachts.com not later than 1 June.
22. Crew lists
At registration a crew list will be handed out. All participating yachts shall fill in this crew list with the required data as name of crew members, weights etc. The list shall be returned to the Race Office not later than 17.00 hrs on Wednesday 16 July.
23. Measurement and Inspection
Random yacht and equipment inspections may be conducted prior to, between races and after racing each day to check for compliance with the NOR, the 2008-2009 ISAF Offshore Special Regulations, Category 4 and Class Rules.
Random checks on crew weights may be conducted prior to the races in Family and Sport classes. The X-35 and X-41 classes shall be handled according to Class Rules C.2.2 “Weights”.
24. Sailing Instruction
Sailing Instructions will be available at the race office from 10.00 hrs on Wednesday 16 July.
25. Official Language
The official language of the regatta is English. Danish and German may be used as a service. In case of dispute over translation the English text shall prevail.
26. Disclaimer of Liability
Competitors participate in the X-Yachts Gold Cup 2008 entirely at their own risk. Specific attention is drawn to the RRS, Part 1, rule 4, Decision to Race: “The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone”. The organizing authority, the RDYC, X-Yachts A/S, the sponsors and any person or entity in the organisation of the event shall not accept any liability of material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta, both on the water and ashore. All competitors shall acknowledge this by signing the Disclaimer and acknowledgement of Rights Form provided by the Organizing Authority.
27. Insurance
Each participating yacht shall be insured with a valid third-party liability insurance of minimum €1,000,000. A copy of the insurance certificate shall be sent to X-Yachts A/S not later than 1 July.
Further Information and Contacts X-Yachts A/S
Contact: Annette Dam
Fjordagervej 21
6100 Haderslev
Denmark
Tel: +45 7452 1022
Fax: +4553 0397
Royal Danish Yacht Club
Contact: Peter Falck
Tuborg Havnepark 15
2900 Hellerup
Denmark
Tel: +45 3314 8787
Fax: +45 3393 8788
www.kdy.dk
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