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2008
7.0
Starts
7.1
Starting System
Either
a Line Start or a Gate Start may be used. For a Line Start S.I. 7.2
will apply and S.I.7.5 will not; for a Gate Start S.I. 7.5 will apply
and S.I. 7.2 will not.
When
Gate Start is to be used competitors will be informed in accordance
with S.I. 4.1.
7.2
Starting Lines.
A
Committee Boat Line will be a line between the main mast of the
Starting Committee Boat and an Outer Distance Mark (ODM). The boat
shall be identified by an Orange Flag and shall broadcast its
location together with a description and location of the O.D.M. to
competitors on VHF as per S.I.4.1.
The
O.D.M. may be laid specifically for the purpose, but could be any
suitable mark or buoy used for racing or navigation.
Alderney
Starting Line
A
Committee Boat Line
Bay
Starting Line
A
line between the Committee Boat and the East Hook Buoy (EHSL), or
Ancasta Cobbs Quay Race Mark (ACSL).
Note:-
Starting Officers and Class Captains have the choice of starting off
East Hook Buoy, or Ancasta Cobbs Quay Race Mark as dictated by
circumstances. Competitors should therefore check the location of the
starting boat on leaving the harbour and if in doubt about its
position make contact on VHF as S.I. 4.1
Bay
Starting Line - Alternative
The
alternative to starting in Poole Bay will be the Brownsea Line. This
will be signalled by the Committee Boat in Brownsea Roads flying the
PYRA flag over flag H at the earliest opportunity. The intention to
use the line will also be announced on VHF as per S.I.4.1.
Beaulieu
River Starting Line
A
Committee Boat Line to the West of the Beaulieu River leading line,
in the vicinity of the Macmillan Reeds Race Mark.
Brownsea
Starting Line
A
line between No.15 (Bell) Buoy and the Starting Boat positioned to
the west.
Cherbourg
Starting Line
A
Committee Boat Line in the Grande Rade in the vicinity of the Fort du
Homet.
Cowes
Starting Line
A
Committee Boat Line in the vicinity of the Gunard Buoy.
Guernsey
Starting Line
A
Committee Boat Line.
Hamble
Start Line
A
Committee Boat Line.
Lymington
Starting Line
A
Committee Boat Line to the west of the river entrance.
Medina
Starting Line.
A
Committee Boat Line in the vicinity of the Gunard Buoy.
Regatta
Starting Line.
A
Committee Boat Line.
Royal
Motor Yacht Club Starting Line.
A
line between the Flagstaff on the RMYC veranda with an orange top
section and a port hand marker.
Swanage
Bay Starting Line
A
Committee Boat Line.
Swash
Starting Line
A
line formed by a transit between Swash Channel Buoys No.3 and No.4,
extending easterly from No.3 and limited by South Hook Cardinal. All
competitors shall then pass between Swash Channel Buoys No. 1 and No
2
St.
Vaast Starting Line
A
Committee Boat Line in the vicinity of the La Dent (South Cardinal)
Buoy or
Le
Gravendest (South Cardinal) Buoy.
Weymouth
Starting Line
A
Committee Boat Line.
Yarmouth
Starting Line
A
Committee Boat Line to the east of the pier.
7.3
Line Starts
7.3.1 The
Starting System
In
accodance with RRS 26 :-
Races
shall be started by using the following signals. Times shall be taken
from the visual signals; the absence of a sound signal shall be
disregarded.
Signal
Flag and sound Minutes before
starting
signal
Warning Class
flag; 1 sound 5
Preparatory P,
(I, Z, Z with I) or black flag; 1 sound 4
One-minute Preparatory
flag removed; 1 long sound 1
Starting
Class flag removed; 1 sound 0
7.3.2
Time for Starting
A
boat shall not start later than 9 minutes after her class start. This
does not apply to a starter acting as a Starting Committee Boat who
shall make every effort to start as soon as possible after the
completion of her duties and to avoid all unreasonable delay in
starting.
7.3.3
Away Starts
For
starts other than from Poole, the Race Committee may vary all
instructions to suit changed circumstances. Competitors must listen
on VHF as per S.I.4.1. or check with the Starting Officer before the
5 min. gun.
7.4
Recalls
Recalls
may be notified on VHF as per S.I.4.1..The start of a class which has
been signalled for a General Recall will be postponed until after all
other classes have started. This amends RRS 26 and 29.3 and the
meaning of 1st. Substitute.
7.5
Gate Starts
7.5.1
Starting Area
This
will be in the vicinity of the Start Mark. The identity of the Start
Mark will be announced to competitors in accordance with S.I.4.1
7.5.2
Starting Signals
These
will be made from the Committee Boat which will also act as the
Pathfinder. Sound Signals only will be made; there will be no visual
signals. This amends RRS 26
7.5.3
Pathfinder
The
identity of the pathfinder will be announced in accordance with
S.I.4.1. The pathfinder will fly Int. Code Flag G from her backstay,
from the Warning Signal until the closure of the gate, or such later
time at her convenience.
7.5.4
Positioning of Pathfinder
Approximately
30 seconds before the starting signal, the pathfinder will commence a
close hauled port tack from the vicinity of the Start Mark. She may
tow a limit mark behind her, approximately 20 feet astern of her.
7.5.5
Starting Line
The
starting line for all boats, except the pathfinder and those boats
starting in accordance with S.I 7.5.8 is between the Start Mark and
the pathfinder. If the pathfinder has elected to tow a limit mark
the start line is between the Start Mark and the limit mark towed by
the pathfinder.
All
Starting boats shall cross the start line on starboard tack.
7.5.6
Length of Starting Line
The
pathfinder will maintain her course for the length of time
communicated in accordance with S.I.4.1, which shall be either 2
minutes or 3 minutes. At the sole discretion of the pathfinder, the
pathfinder may close the line before the stated time, only if she is
satisfied that all competitors in the vicinity of the start have
started correctly by the time she closes the line. The pathfinder
does not have discretion to lengthen the line beyond the stated time
7.5.7
Closing the Line
After
the required time,the pathfinder will make a sound signal, retrieve
the limit mark and tack.Once she has completed this tack she is
deemed to have started. Any other competitor who is the pre-start
side of a line between the stern of the pathfinder as she completes
her tack, and the start mark, must start in accordance with
S.I.7.5.8.
Note:
If another class is to start following the current class, the
pathfinder may release the limit mark to free float instead of
retrieving it.
7.5.8
Incorrect and Late Starters
Any
boat, not having correctly started, which passes on the port side of
the pathfinder whilst the gate is being opened, or which is a late
starter for any reason, shall start by rounding the start mark to
port, such rounding to include a gybe. This rounding of the start
mark shall be after, and in addition to, any penalty taken in
accordance with S.I.7.7 Use of Engine at Start.
7.5.9
Interference with Pathfinder and/or limit mark
After
the Preparatory Signal a boat shall not interfere with the
unobstructed sailing of the pathfinder, or with the limit mark towed
astern of her. Any boat that so interferes, or causes any other boat
to interfere, shall retire from that race and any subsequent restarts
of that race. Any boat so failing to retire shall be reported to the
Race Committee by the pathfinder and shall be disqualified without a
hearing. Any such disqualification shall not be used as a boat’s
discard in that series. This amends RRS 63.1
7.5.10
Ranking as Marks
The
start mark, the pathfinder and the limit mark towed astern of her all
rank as starting marks until the pathfinder completes her tack on
closing the gate.
7.5.11
Touching a Mark
When
a boat cannot otherwise avoid touching a starting mark she may hail a
right of way boat for room, and shall thereafter retire or protest as
necessary.
7.5.12
General Recall
In
the event of a significant error in the starting procedure of a gate
start, or for any other reason, the Starting Officer may signal a
general recall at any time before the closure of the Start Line.
7.6
Keeping clear of the Starting Lines.
After
the Warning Signal of a class, all other classes shall keep clear of
the Starting Line. Any boat, after warning from the Starting Officer,
that persistently obstructs the Starting Line, shall be reported by
the Starting Officer to the Race Committee, who may impose a penalty
under SI 12.1.
7.7.
Use of Engine at Start
A
Boat , in order to arrive in the vicinity of the Starting Line after
the Preparatory Signal, may use her engine or be towed into the
vicinity of the Starting Line in order to rank as a starter. A boat
availing herself of this privilege shall, before crossing the
Starting Line, cease to use her engine or drop her tow and shall turn
through not less than 360 degrees, keeping clear of all competing
boats which are starting, or have started correctly, before regaining
her right of way. A boat which takes advantage of this privilege
shall report the circumstances with a Declaration to the Finishing
Officer, Class Captain or Hon.Records Secretary immediately after the
race.The Race Committee shall decide whether she is to regarded as a
bona fide starter. (This rule is for the benefit of Competitors who
otherwise, genuinely, would not have been able to be at the Starting
Line in time. It is not intended to be used to assist in manoeuvring
at the start after the Preparatory Signal. Any boat so doing shall be
subject to disqualification).
7.8.
Adverse Conditions
a)
The Race Committee will endeavour to start all races as shown in the
programme. Notwithstanding this instruction, the rights of the Race
Committee under the RRS to abandon, cancel and re-sail races are not
affected.
b)
For all classes :- at the discretion of the Race Committee, the start
may be delayed and the course and destination of any race may be
changed. Listen on VHF as per S.I.4.1.for details of revised course.
In this event Code Flag “C” will be flown either from the
Committee Boat or Starting Station as appropriate. This amends the
RRS meaning of Code Flag “C”.
If
the advertised race was a Cross Channel Race its replacement, unless
a Cross Channel Race, shall not count for points.
8.0
Additional Rules Whilst Racing
8.1.
Use of engine During a Race.
If
the engine is used during a race to recover crew or to render
assistance or to avoid danger, full details of the incident shall be
reported, with a declaration, to the Finishing Officer, Class Captain
or Hon. Records Secretary immediately after the race.
8.2.
Automatic Steering.
The
use of automatic or mechanical steering devices shall be permitted
for passage races and all Class A races. It’s use is not permitted
for any Class racing in the Two Handed Race.
8.3.
Adjustable Keels.
A
boat with a adjustable keel must race with it fully extended.
Adjustment during a race is not permitted.
8.4.
Shortened Course.
a)
All Classes:- RRS 32 will apply when a committee boat is in
attendance and monitoring the finish.
8.5.
Racing at Night.
The
rules of RRS Part 2 shall not apply between the times of local sunset
and sunrise and shall be replaced with the corresponding rules of
IRPCAS (International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea).
9.
Finishing.
9.1.
Finishing Lines
A
Committee Boat Line will be a line between the main mast of the
Finishing/ Committee Boat and an Outer Distance Mark (O.D.M.). The
boat shall be identified by a Blue Flag, and shall broadcast its
location together with a description and location of the O.D.M. to
competitors on VHF as per S.I.4.1, if either differs from the start.
The O.D.M. may be laid specifically for the purpose, but can be any
suitable mark or buoy used for racing or navigation.
Alderney
Finishing Line.
From
inside Braye Harbour when the end of the Admiralty breakwater bears
300(M)by hand bearing compass.
Bay
Finishing Line
A
Committee Boat in the vicinity of the East Hook Buoy, or Ancasta
Cobbs Quay Racing Mark, using either of these marks, or a suitable
buoy as the O.D.M.
Beaulieu
Finishing Line
A
line formed by bringing into transit the Raymarine Race Mark and a
Red Dolphin with a white band known as the Beaulieu Spit Beacon(5
secs R), the O.D.M. being the East Lepe Buoy.
Cherbourg
Finishing Line
A
transit along the seaward face of the Digue du Homet at the entrance
to the Petit Rade F.G. l0m l0M to starboard and a large red buoy to
Port approx. 2.5 cables Gp Fl(2)R.6s.
Guernsey
Finishing Line
A
transit of the ends of White Rock Pier and New Jetty, the O.D.M.being
the Island of Jethou.
Hamble
Finishing Line
After
passing Calshot Castle to port, a transit to port formed by Hook Bell
Buoy Q.G.(l)l5s and No.2.buoy Fl.R.3s, outer distance to starboard is
a yellow buoy Coronation Fl.Y.5s
Hurst
Finishing Line
A
line formed by bringing into transit NE Shingles Buoy (Q(3) 10 secs)
and the Warden Buoy (Fl.G 2.5 secs.), leaving NE Shingles to
starboard, the O.D.M. being Hurst Point.
Lymington
Finishing Line (The Royal Lymington Yacht Club Line)
The
line is between the central Flag staff on the Starting Platform
situated at the mouth of the river and the yellow buoy which is the
O.D.M. The inner mark is an orange buoy in front of the starting
platform and boats must never pass between this buoy and the
platform.
Medina
Finishing Line
The
line is a transit to starboard of Gurnard North Cardinal and Egypt
Point Light with North East Gurnard as the outer distance mark.
Poole
Finish Line
All
yachts shall pass between Swash Channel Buoys nos. 1 and 2 and finish
between Swash Channel Buoys nos. 3 and 4 on a line formed by bringing
no 3 Buoy into transit with South Hook cardinal mark.
Royal
Motor Yacht Club (RMYC) Finishing Line
A
line joining the flag staff on the RMYC first floor veranda, (with an
orange top section) and an O.D.M.
Studland
Bay Finishing Line
A
Committee Boat line in the vicinity of the Pollit Bureau (Studland
East) using Printwise or a suitable mark or buoy as the O.D.M.
St.
Vaast Finishing Line
The
line, approximately 5 cables long, is a transit of the two South
Cardinal Buoys, La Dent and Le Gavendest extending Eastwards and
limited at Longitude 01.13.00W.
Swanage
Bay Finishing Line
A
Committee Boat line in a position approximately 6 cables NE of
Swanage Pier, using a suitable mark or buoy as the O.D.M.
Weymouth
Finishing Line
A
transit of the seaward face of the North-Eastern Breakwater taken
whilst passing through the North Ship Channel into Portland Harbour.
The O.D.M. is the Northern Arm.
Weymouth
Finish Line (2) for night time use.
A
Line formed by a flashing light at end of stone pier (Q 10m 9M)
bearing 180 M.
Yarmouth
Finishing Line
A
line formed by bringing into transit the Church Tower flag pole and
the pole supporting the red leading lights on the end of Yarmouth
Pier. The outer limit is an extension of the transit between the
Black Rock (Stbd. hand) Buoy and the Sconce (North Cardinal) Buoy.
9.2.
Time Limit
RRS
35 shall not apply.
If
the leading boat finishes within the last 1/2 hour before the stated
time limit then the time limit shall be 1/2 hour from that finish
time. For cross channel races the time and extension shall be 1 hour.
Boats not finishing within the time stated limit or its extension
will receive retirement points. In the event of a delayed start, the
time limit will be extended by the length of that delay.
9.3.
Finishing Times and Self Timing
a)
Competitors are required to use GPS time, if no GPS is available
watches should be syhchonised to the radio time signals pips.
b)
All competitors shall record their finishing times in all races in
hours, minutes and seconds using BST. They are required to give their
times to the Records Secretary as soon as possible. For races
finishing away from Poole, finishing times should be handed to the
Class Captain as soon as possible to enable him to produce a
provisional result.
c)
All competitors are required, when circumstances permit, to identify
and time the finish of the boat immediately ahead and astern as
accurately as possible.
d)
The time limit for handing in results is 18.00 on the day following
the race. For a group of races such as Poole-Alderney-Poole it is the
last race of the group. There shall be no exception. Failure to
comply shall result in a boat being deemed to have retired and scored
in accordance with SI 11.4.
9.4.
Retirements
a)
A boat which has retired shall strike her class flag and fly the
appropriate ensign. She must keep clear of competitors who are still
racing and advise the Class Captain, Records Secretary or Finishing
Officer as appropriate, as soon as possible.
b)
Attention is drawn to SI 11.4.- Failure to properly notify
retirement.
c)
Competitors are reminded that failure to notify retirement,
especially on cross channel or night races could result in search and
rescue services being pointlessly deployed.
9.5.
Race Results
A
provisional result may be calculated and announced as soon as
possible after the last boat has finished. Official results with
corrected times shall be calculated by the Committee and a copy shall
be displayed on the P.Y.R.A. Notice Boards of sponsor clubs.
10.0.
Protests
10.1.
Race Committee
The
Race Committee shall be appointed by the Sponsoring Club or in
default by the General Committee. The Class Captains and their
deputies shall also be ex officio members.
10.2.
Protests
Protests
shall be delivered to the Hon. Secretary of P.Y.R.A. within 48 hours
of the finishing time of the protesting boat. If the race is one of a
group then within 48 hrs of the finishing time of the protesting boat
in the last race of that group.
In
the case of a Regatta, including the PYRA Open Cruiser Spring
Regatta, protest forms are to be delivered to the sponsoring club
within 2 hrs of the finishing time of the protester in the last race
of the day
11.0
Scoring System
The
Scoring System shall be in accordance with RRS Appendix A, using the
Low Point System except that :-
11.1.
Retirements ( RTD )
A
boat which retires shall receive points equal to the number of
starters in that race plus 1.
11.2.
Disqualification ( DSQ )
A
boat which has been disqualified shall receive points equal to the
number of starters in that race plus 2.
11.3.
Did not start ( DNS )
A
boat which does not start a race shall receive points equal to the
number of starters in that series plus 3.
11.4.
Failure to notify retirement ( DND )
A
boat which retires and fails to properly notify her retirement in
accordance with SI 9.4. shall receive points equivalent of ‘did not
start’.
11.5.Sailover
In
the event of only one boat starting, providing she sails the course
and finishes correctly,
she
shall be awarded the trophy and points for that race.
11.6.
Races to count
The
number of races to count shall be as detailed in SI 5.2.
To
win a series a boat must finish correctly in at least two races in
that series.
12.0
Rule Infringements & Penalties
12.1.
Notwithstanding
RRS 63.1, the Race Committee may penalise a boat which infringes RRS
2, or SI 7.6 without a hearing by one of the following at the Race
Committee’s option :
a)
Disqualification.
b)
Imposition of a 5% penalty on her elapsed time.
c)
Any other penalty they deem fit.
12.2.
Alternative penalties
Alternative
Penalties:
a)
For Passage and Channel Races the Scoring Penalty RRS 44.3 shall
apply. The number of places for calculating the penalty shall be 1.
b)
For all other races the 720 degree turns penalty RRS 44.2 will apply.
Except
for :-
c)
J24 & J92 Classes racing in Class. RRS 44.1 & 44.2 will apply
except that the penalty turn shall be 360º consisting of one
tack and one gybe in the same direction.
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