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3rd Carlsberg Hobie Tiger World Championships10th-14th February 2003, To be hosted by Raffles Marina, SingaporeThe organizing authority is the International Hobie Class Association in conjunction with Raffles Marina under the auspices of Singapore Sailing Federation. 1 RulesThe regatta/race will be governed by the current rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing, the rules of the International Hobie Class Association, (except as any of these are altered by the sailing instructions) and by the sailing instructions. 2 Alterations of Racing RulesThe racing rules will be modified in accordance with rule 86 as follows: Rule 44.1 and 44.2, will be altered by: ' A 360-degree Turns Penalty consists of one tack and one gybe, or one gybe and one tack, before resuming course.' 3 Eligibility and Entry3.1 The regatta is open to all boats of the International Hobie Tiger class. One crew member must be a paid-up member of a National Hobie Class Association or Hobie Fleet in good standing with the IHCA.
3.2 A Women’s World Champion will be declared after a minium of 10 Women entries. Both skipper and crew must be women to eligible to enter in this division
3.3 Competitors' InsuranceAll competitors entering the race shall have third party liability insurance with a minimum coverage of USD 400,000.00. Competitor’s proof of insurance and coverage shall be provided at registration. Insurance arrangements for competitors not having third party liability insurance will be available on site at a supplementary cost. 3.4 Eligible boats may enter on the attached Entry Form which shall be lodged with David Brookes
4 Fees4.1 Required fees: 3rd Hobie Tiger Worlds Fee - Open $250.00 USD Late entry fee after 10th January 2003 - $300.00 USD (total) 5 Schedule of Events5.1 Registration: Day and date: 9 Feb 2003 - From 1000 hrs to 1700 hrs 5.3 Races: Race 1 Day & Date : 10 Feb 2003 - Time of Warning Signal : 1000 hrs Further race times will be in the Sailing Instructions 6 MeasurementsMeasurement is not required, but it is the responsibility of each skipper to ensure her/his boat complies with the Hobie Cat class rules. Inspections may be foreseen during the event. 7 Sailing InstructionsThe sailing instructions will be available after 1000 hrs on 9 Feb 2003 at the Race Secretariat Office, Raffles Marina. 8 Regatta SiteThe regatta site will be Raffles Marina,10 Tuas West Drive, Singapore 638404. 9 Racing AreaThe racing area will be the sea off Raffles Marina at Latitude 1 degree 20.53 minutes North, Longitude 103 degree 38.22 minutes East. 10 CoursesThe course shall be Standard IHCA Class Courses will one long distance race (depending on the weather). 11 ScoringThe Low Point scoring system, Appendix A.4.1 will apply as modified by the International Hobie Class rules available at www.hobieclass.com. 12 Decisions of the JuryDecisions of the Jury will be final in accordance with racing rule 70.4. An International Jury shall be appointed. 13 Radio CommunicationsA boat shall neither make radio transmission while racing nor receive radio communication not available to all boats. 14 PrizesPrizes will be awarded to the top 15 positions in the Open and may be awarded to the top 5 in the Women Division if sufficient entries. 15 ShippingLimited free shipping will be available from NOL/APL on first come basis will be available to sailors from the following ports. Marseille, FRANCE; Hamburg, GERMANY; Rotterdam, HOLLAND; Southampton, UNITED KINGDOM; Genoa, ITALY; Sydney, AUSTRALIA; New York, USA; Los Angles, USA. A shipping time from these ports is being prepared and will be available at www.hobieworlds.com when completed. (The out bound and inbound land transport, port and custom dues and bonds will the competitors responsibility) contact: Marina Yacht Services
Manager : Mr. Johnny Lim
Shipping Containers:To reserve your position on the shipping container form selected ports a $300USD refundable despot is required with the IHCA. The deposit will be refunded to your credit card when your boat is in Singapore (less bank fees). 16 Accommodation
17 Further InformationFor further information, please contact the following:
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