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SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
ORC
In all rules governing this regatta, infringement of rule denoted as [NP] shall not be grounds for
protest between boats. This changes RRS 60.1(a).
1 RULES
1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing
(WORLD SAILING RRS 2021-2024) as well as all rules in Section 1 “Rules” of the Notice of
Race.
1.2 [NP][DP] Competitors may be required to carry on board cameras, sound or positioning
equipment as required by the Organising Authority. This decision will in no way affect the
boats’ measurement certificate.
2 CHANGES TO THE SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
Any change to the Sailing Instructions will be posted on the event website Official Notice
Board (ONB) minimum two hours before the warning signal of the first race on the day it
will take effect, except that any advance in the schedule of the first race on the second
and subsequent days will be posted before 21:00 hours of the day before it will take
effect.
3 NOTICES TO COMPETITORS
3.1 Notices to competitors will be posted on the event website online Official Notice Board
(ONB) http://www.trofeocondegodo.com/es and through notifications on the boat’s
private area on the event website.
3.2 The Race Office will be located at club social building , telephone 93 221 65 21
Any request and/or review to the Race Committee will be made by email to
3.3. Communications with the Technical Committee will be made by email to
3.4 At sea, the Race Committee will use VHF channel 71 to communicate with competitors.
3.5 In addition to the specifications of RRS 29.1 and 29.2, individual and general recalls may
be communicated by radio.
In such case, the sail numbers or boat names will be called out for their identification. A
delay in the radio communication of these recalls or the order in which they are done
and any failure in their transmission or reception shall not be grounds for redress (This
changes RRS 62.1 (a)).
This rule does not reduce, change nor exonerate each boat’s responsibility to start in
accordance with the RRS.
3.6 Except in an emergency, while racing, a boat shall neither make nor receive sound or
data transmissions, which are not available to all boats.
4 CODE OF CONDUCT
4.1 Competitors and support persons shall comply with any reasonable request from an
event official
4.2 Competitors and support persons shall place the advertising material provided by the
organizing authority with care and diligence following the placement instructions given
by the organisation.
5 SIGNALS MADE ASHORE
5.1 Signals made ashore will be displayed from the Main Flag Pole (MFP) located on the
esplanade where the RCNB crane is located. The MFP will display the RCNB pennant to
identify it as such.
5.2 When code flag ‘AP’ is displayed ashore, the wording “1 minute” in code flag AP rule is
replaced by “not less than 60 minutes”. (This changes signal AP in the RRS signals).
When a visual signal is displayed over a group/groups or class/classes flag, such signal
applies only to the indicated group/groups or class/classes.
6 SCHEDULE OF RACES
6.1 The racing schedule and format will be as shown in the Notice of Race.
Friday, 28 May 14:30 hours Race/s
Saturday, 29 May 12:00 hours Race/s
Sunday, 30 May 12:00 hours
17:00 hours
Race/s
Prize giving ceremony
6.2 On Sunday, 30 May 2021 no warning signal will be made after 14:30 hours
6.3 A total of 7 races can be sailed. One race must be competed to have a valid
Championship. No more than 3 races per day will be sailed.
6.4 To alert boats that a race or sequence of races will begin soon, an orange flag will be
displayed with one sound signal at least five minutes before the warning signal is made.
7 CLASSES AND CLASS FLAGS
7.1 The following classes are established:
ORC CLASSES CDL LIMITS CLASS FLAG
CLASS O Up to 13,80 Code flag “W”
CLASS 1 From 13,79999 to 11,40 Code flag “T”
CLASS 2 From 11,3999 to 10,20 Code flag “R”
CLASS 3 From 10,1999 to 8,80 Code flag “K”
CLASS 4 From 8,7999 to 7,5 Code flag "V"
7.2 [NP][DP] While racing, all boats shall display their Class flag from their backstay at more
than 1.5 metres height over deck or on the push pit in case they do not have backstay.
8 RACING AREAS
8.1 There will be one racing area (ALPHA area) as established in Appendix B1
9 COURSES
9.1 Courses will be windward-leeward.
See Appendix B1 and B2-a for ORC 0, 1 & 2 and B2-b for ORC 3 & 4
9.2 Appendixes B2 show the courses lay out, including the order in which marks are to be
rounded or passed and the side each mark must be left to.
9.3 No later than the warning signal, the Race Committee signal boat will display:
a) The approximate compass bearing from the starting line to mark 1;
b) Distance in miles between marks 2 (gates) and mark 1;
c) ICS pennant numeral of the course to be sailed.
9.4 The position of the marks indicated in Appendix B2 is approximate, so that a difference
shall not be grounds for redress. The real position of marks will be used to calculate the
distances of the legs for the purpose of time compensation.
9.5 The gate can be replaced by one only mark. In such case, it will be left to port.
10 MARKS
10.1 Windward mark 1 and offset mark 1 will be a cylindrical, inflatable, red mark for ORC 0,
1 and 2.
Windward mark 1 will be a spherical inflatable, yellow mark for ORC 3 and 4
102 Gate marks (2P and 2S) will be cylindrical, inflatable, red marks.
10.3 The change of course mark 1 (at windward for ORC 0, 1 and 2) will be a cylindrical,
inflatable, orange mark with a black cover.
The change of course mark 1 (for ORC 3 and 4) will be a spherical, inflatable, yellow
mark with a black cover.
10.4 The starting line marks for all Classes will be a Race Committee boat and a cylindrical,
inflatable, red mark.
10.5 The finishing line marks for all Classes will be a Race Committee boat and a cylindrical,
inflatable, red mark.
11 THE START
11.1 The starting line will be between a mast displaying an orange flag on board the Race
Committee boat and the starboard side of the starting mark.
11.2 [NP] [DP] Boats whose warning signal has not been made shall avoid the starting area.
The starting area is defined as the rectangle covering a 100metre area to windward and
leeward of the starting line and a 50metre area outwards of each end of the line.
11.3 A boat that does not start within the four minutes after her valid starting signal shall be
scored Did Not Start (DNS) without a hearing. This changes RRS A5.1 and A5.2.
11.4 The starting order will be the following:
1st
) ORC 0 and 1
2nd
) ORC 2
3rd
) ORC 3 and 4
12 CHANGE OF POSITION OF THE NEXT LEG OF THE COURSE
12.1 To change the next leg of the course, the Race Committee will lay a new mark, will
remove the original mark as soon as practical, will move the downwind gate or will
move the finishing line and will remove the original mark as soon as possible. When in a
subsequent change a new mark is laid, this will be replaced with an original mark.
12.2 In a change of course in which the position of the windward mark is changed, the offset
mark will not be repositioned, being removed from the course.
13 THE FINISH
The finishing line will be between the mast displaying a blue flag on the RC boat and a
cylindrical, inflatable, red mark (See Course Appendixes).
14 TIME LIMITS
14.1 The time limit for each boat will be calculated in accordance with the average value of
its theoretical prediction in the beat to windward and downwind for 6 knots of wind
(UP6 +D6)/2 and the real course length of the race in miles (M), as per RTC 2021-2024
(see 2021), Rule 205.
Time limit = ((K x ((BEAT VMG 6 + RUN VMG 6)/2) x M)
The value of factor K is 1.2
14.2 Boats finishing after their time limit will be scored “Did Not Finish” (DNF) without a
hearing. This changes RRS 35, A5.1 and A5.2.
15 REQUESTS FOR HEARINGS
15.1 Protest forms, requests for redress and reopening forms are available on the website
online Official Notice Board and under Documents in the boat’s private area and must
be sent to [email protected] within the corresponding time limit.
15.2 Protest time limit:
General protest time limit Courses to Windward
90 minutes after the last boat
has finished the last race of the
day or after the Race Committee
signals there are no more races
that day
15.3 Notices informing parties involved in protests will be posted on the event website
online ONB as soon as possible and no later than 30 minutes after the end of the
protest time limit. Hearings will held in the Protest Committee room and parties
involved must remain nearby.
15.4 For the purpose of RRS 64.4 (b), the qualified authority is the RFEV Judges Technical
Committee.
15.5 [NP] On the last day, only measurement protests between boats not involving
freeboard measurement or inclining tests shall be accepted. This SI changes RRS
60.1(a).
15.6 Measurement protests between boats shall be accompanied by the cash deposit as
required by the RFEV Competition Rules and the RFEV prescription to RRS 64.4.
16 SCORING AND RESULTS
16.1 For each group, the series is valid when at least one race is completed.
16.2 If less than 4 races have been completed, a boat’s total score will be the sum of all the
points obtained in the races sailed.
16.3 If 4 or more races are completed are completed a boat’s total score will be the sum of all
the points discarding the worse score.
16.4 Results for ORC Classes will be established in accordance with the RFEV’s RTC rule 204.
There will be ORC overall results for each of the established Classes.
16.5 In order to request a score review for a supposed scoring error, a competitor must send
the request for review by email to [email protected] requesting the
review.
17 SAFETY RULES [NP] [DP]
17.1 A boat that retires from a race or abandons the racing area at any time shall inform the
Race Committee as soon as possible on VHF Channel 71 or shall inform the Race Office
personally.
17.2 Boats not leaving the harbour shall notify the Race Office as soon as possible.
17.3 All boats shall only return to the mooring they have been assigned.
17.4 Any boat arriving ashore at a location different from Puerto de Barcelona or that cannot
reach RCNB by her own means shall immediately inform of this circumstance dialling
93.221.65.21 or contacting the Centro de Salvamento Marítimo (Marine Rescue Centre)
900.202.202 or 93.223.47.33 or VHF radio channels 10/16
17.5 All participating boats must comply with the Regulatory Byelaw regarding the practice of
nautical sport activities in the Puerto de Barcelona and specially shall comply with Article
12 “Sailing:
1. - In zone 1 and in the approach channels, the navigation of vessels or recreational
boats using exclusively their sails as means of propulsion is not permitted unless the
boat holds a prior and specific authorisation issued by the APB (Barcelona Ports
Authority).
2- Notwithstanding, such vessels and recreational boats can use their sails in such zone
as long as they are complemented with the use of a mechanical propulsion system”
The breach of the mentioned Byelaw can result in a penalty from the Protest
Committee, regardless of the administrative penalties that could be imposed by the
corresponding Administration body.
18 CHANGE OF CREW [DP]
The request of a change of crew shall be made to the Race Committee by email to
[email protected] before 10.00 hours on the day the race is sailed
attaching the required information of the new crew member/s. In case of emergency, it
can be communicated at the first reasonable opportunity but always within the protest
time limit. A change of crew can result in a crew weight check by the Race Committee.
19 MEASUREMENT AND EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS. SAIL NUMBERS AND NUMBER OF
SAILS ONBOARD [DP]
Measurement inspections
19.1 The compliance with the IMS Measurement and Accommodation Rules as well as the
Sailing Instructions, or a boat’s equipment can be checked at any time. On the water, a
boat can be instructed by a measurer of the Technical Committee to proceed
immediately to a designated are to undergo measurement checks.
19.2 Once the provisional results of the day have been published, the list of boats that must
undergo measurement checks ashore will be posted on the event website online ONB.
19.3 The owners of such boats or their representatives shall contact the Chief Measurer who
will inform them of the time and place for the boat’s measurement check. It is the solely
responsibility of the boat owner or representative to verify whether his/her boat has
been listed or not for a measurement check.
Sail numbers [NP] [DP]
19.4 Boats shall enter and use the sail number registered in their valid Measurement
Certificate, unless prior authorisation in writing has been given by the Race Committee.
Number of sails on board [DP]
19.5 The number of sails allowed on board while racing will be in accordance with the Sails
limitations table on the boat’s ORC certificate.
20 OFFICIAL BOATS
Official boats will be identified as follows:
Race Committee Red flag
Protest Committee White flag with letter “J” in black
Measurers White flag with letter “M” in black
21 SUPPORT BOATS [NP] [DP]
Team leaders, coaches and other support personnel shall remain outside the areas
where boats are racing from the warning signal of the first group/class to start until all
boats have finished or until the Race Committee signals a postponement, a general
recall or abandonment.
22 HAUL-OUT RESTRICTIONS [NP] [DP]
All boats must be afloat before 11:00 hours on the day of the first scheduled races.
Whilst taking part in the event, no boat can be hauled-out without written authorisation
from the Principal Race Officer, except in case of urgent need.
23 OTHER SAFETY RULES
23.1 The Race Manager is the coordinator responsible for the safety of the event.
23.2 Competitors are reminded it is mandatory to comply with the legal rules established for
recreational boats and especially regarding their governing, equipment and safety.
24 PRIZES
The prize and trophy list will be posted on the event website online ONB. The prize
giving ceremony will be held on Sunday, 30 May 2021 after the results have been
posted.
25 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
All boats taking part in the event do so at their own risk and responsibility. See RRS 3
Decision to Race. The Organising Authority accepts no liability whatsoever for material
damage, personal injuries or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during or
after the event.ç
26 LOCAL MARITIME REGULATIONS
Royal Decree 62/2008 states the conditions of maritime safety, navigation and life at
sea applicable to nautical sports events.
Attention is drawn to competitors, before the start of the races, about the fact that
boats can only participate if they are dispatched in accordance with the regulations to
navigate the waters where the event will be held and if their skippers hold the
necessary boat governing certifications.
Competitors must declare, with appropriate time prior to the beginning of the event,
the insurances subscribed, including the risks covered and the liability limits in
accordance with the Notice of Race, and must be covered for the participation in
nautical sports events.
Barcelona, May 2021
APPENDIX B1 ALPHA AREA
LOCATION OF THE RACING AREA
A1.1 The racing area will be located in the Barcelona coastal area, between Puerto Olímpico
and Port Forum.
A1.2 The centre of the racing area will be located approximately in the following position:
• 41º 23. 100 N
• 002º 13. 900 E
A1.3 The direction to be sailed from the North entrance of the Port of Barcelona to such
position is 055º and the distance to be sailed is 2.65 nautical miles.
A1.4 The starting line of the second and successive races of the day for each Class will be
located on the leeward side of the windward-leeward course sailed in the previous
race, unless modified by the RC, which will be duly announced.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A1.5 The description of the course to be sailed is:
• COURSE 1 (ICS Pennant Numeral 1):
START - 1 - OFFSET - 2P/2S - 1 - OFFSET – FINISH AT LEEWARD (for ORC 0, 1 and 2)
START - 1 - 2P/2S - 1 – FINISH AT LEEWARD (for ORC 3 and 4)
• COURSE 2 (ICS Pennant Numeral 2):
START - 1 - OFFSET - 2P/2S - 1 - OFFSET - 2P/2S – FINISH AT WINDWARD
A1.6 The approximate distance between mark 1 and the windward offset mark is 0.15
nautical miles.
A1.7 The approximate distance between the start and mark 2P/2S is 0.20 nautical miles.
A1.8 It is not mandatory to pass between the gate marks in the last leg towards the finish
located to leeward.
A1.9 Marks 1, the offset mark and mark 2P shall be left to port. Mark 2 shall be left to
starboard.
APPENDIX B2
LOCATION OF RACING AREAS AND POSITION OF AREA CENTRES
BRAVO AREA
J70
41º22.100N
02º12.300E
ALPHA AREA
ORC
41º23.100 N
002º 13.900 E
APPENDIX B2 - a
COURSE DIAGRAMS FOR ORC 0, 1 & 2
AREA CENTRE: It will be located in the following approximate position: 41º 23.100 N002º
13.900 E
WIND
Offset mark Mark 1
Mark 1 and Offset mark 1 (red)
FINISH AT WINDWARD
(Between Mmark 1 and the finishing
boat)
Mark 2S Mark 2P
FINISH AT LEEWARD
STARTING LINE
Mark 2 (2P/2S)
(Red)
APPENDIX B2-b
COURSE DIAGRAMS FOR ORC 3 & 4
AREA CENTRE: It will be located in the following approximate position: 41º23.100 N002º
13.900 E
WIND
Mark 2S Mark 2P
FINISH AT LEEWARD
STARTING LINE
Mark 1 (Yellow)