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2015 EC12 National Championship Regatta
November 12 – 14, 2015
St. Augustine Hotel & Suites
St. Augustine, Florida
Hosted by the Jacksonville Model Yacht Club

1. RULES

1.1 The Regatta will be governed by the ‘rules’ as defined in the 2013-2016 Racing Rules of Sailing, as modified by Appendix E and the Sailing Instructions.

2. ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY

2.1 The regatta is open to all AMYA members in good standing who are sailing a properly registered, measured and certified EC12.

2.2 All boats not presenting a class measurement certificate must get the boat measured prior to racing. (by appointment only on Wed, Nov. 11)

2.3 All boats are subjection to inspection at any time during or after the regatta.

2.4 Entries from applicants outside the U.S. may be accepted providing both Yacht and Skipper are properly registered with their national authority in the EC12 Class.

3. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

3.1 Practice sailing from 1200 to 1600 hours on Wednesday, November 11, 2015.

3.2 Boat measuring and certification will take place on Wednesday by appointment only. Contact the RD to make an appointment.

3.3 Skipper’s Meetings: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 0915 hours.

3.4 Races: Thursday, Seeding Races begin at 0930 hours. Fleet Racing begins immediately after completion of Seeding Races have been scored and starting fleets set. No fleet race starting after 1600 hours. Friday, Fleet Racing begins at 0930 hours with no fleet race starting after 1600 hours. Saturday, Fleet Racing begins at 0930 hours with the final race finishing approximately at 1500 to 1600 hours.

3.5 Saturday, an awards banquet will be held at approximately 1830 hours.

4. LOCATION

4.1 The Regatta will be held at the lake at the St. Augustine Hotel & Suites

5. ENTRY

5.1 Eligible competitors may register their boat by completing the official entry form and submitting it, together with payment for all fees.

5.2 Regatta registration may be by mail to the name and address on the entry form or by online registration during the entry period at: http://form.jotformpro.com/form/52336984858977. The entry period will begin on September 5 and end on October 18, 2015. No entries will be accepted before or after those dates.

5.3 There is no boat limit for the regatta.

6. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

6.1 The sailing instructions will be available for download on the Nationals page at the Class Website, www.ec12.org. The Sailing Instructions will also be emailed to the competitors properly entered and after October 18, 2015.

7. COURSE AREA

7.1 The Control Area will be the southern shoreline facing the lake. The Race Director will set a course with leeward and windward legs to fit the lake and conditions. 2-1/2 laps will be preferred.

8. FLEET MANAGEMENT AND SCORING

8.1 The Regatta will be conducted using the racing portion of the Equal Opportunity Racing System (EORS) with a fleet promotion and relegation process.

8.2 The National Seeding List will be used to set 2 or 3 seeding fleets depending on the number of boats entered. Each fleet will sail 2 seeding races. Each skipper’s total for the 2 races will be used to set the starting fleets for the EORS Fleet Racing. Each Skipper’s worst seeding score will then be discarded.

8.3 The Low Point Scoring System of Appendix A will apply.

9. PRIZES

9.1 Trophies will be awarded to the top six positions.

9.2 AMYA gold chevrons will be awarded to the top three positions

10. FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

More detailed information will be available on the Class Website before and during the registration period.

Race Director: Joe Walter
floridaec12@comcast.net
H 904-268-6540 or C 904-662-0880

Race Staff: John Bottensek, Baron Bremer, Tom Germer

Score Keeper: Trish Gray