NOTICE OF RACE
25th Annual Charity Regatta
June 3rd – June 5th, 2022
Dana Point, CA 92629
DWYC is the Organizing Authority.
1. EVENT
The Dana West Yacht Club Annual Charity Event benefitting the American Cancer Society invite you to an event where all sailors can race for trophies and raise funds for the American Cancer Society.
2. RULES
2.1 The event will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing
(RRS) including applicable US Sailing prescriptions. The RRS are available at
https://www.sailing.org/inside-world-sailing/rules-regulations/racing-rules-of-sailing/
2.2 The following Prescriptions of the national authority, US Sailing, do not apply: RRS
63.1 and RRS 63.2. Prescriptions are available at:
https://www.ussailing.org/competition/. This changes RS 63.
2.3 The US Sailing Safety Equipment Requirements (USSER) Near Shore Category will
apply, except as modified below. USSER is available at:
https://www.ussailing.org/competition/offshore/safety-information/ser-world-sailing-special-regulations
2.3.1 USSER 3.8.3 A boat shall have a VHF radio which may be fixed or handheld.
2.4 All boats are subject to inspection in accordance with USSER 1.3. Safety equipment
decisions of the protest committee will be final.
2.5 CHANGES TO RULES
2.5.1 RRS 51 is changed as follows: Movement of sails not in use while racing is allowed,
However, all gear and sails not being flown must remain within a yacht’s lifelines.
This changes RRS 51 only as to the movement of sails.
2.5.2 RRS 52 Manual Power is changed to allow the positioning of movable appendages.
by power on boats as designed and as rated by the RA. All movable appendages
shall be capable of manual operation if powered systems are inoperable.
2.5.3 Autopilots and steering vanes shall not be used by boats racing except that Double-
handed boats may engage automatic steering system during sail changes only. This
changes RRS 52.
2.5.4 [DP] RRS 64.2, Penalties is changed as follows: Add: (c) For other than Part 2
infractions, the protest committee may penalize a boat by adding additional time to
her corrected time.
2.5.5 National letters of country identification are not required. This changes RRS 77 and
RRS G1.1 (b).
2.5.6 The notification requirements of RRS 61 and RRS 63 are satisfied for filed hearing
requests by posting pending hearing requests on the official notice board, a
window adjacent to the front entrance of the Dana West Yacht Club (DWYC).
2.5.7 RRS 29.2 - General Recall, Race Signals – AP, will be changed. Full text will appear in
the Sailing Instructions.
3. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 The sailing instructions will be available after 1200 on May 20, 2022 at dwyc.org
and RegattaNetwork.com.
4. COMMUNICATION
4.1 The official notice board is located on the window adjacent to the front entrance of the Dana West Yacht Club (DWYC).
For convenience, there will be online notice board located at:
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=24354
4.2 [DP] All boats shall carry a VHF radio capable of communicating on Channel 16.
4.3 On the water, the race committee will make courtesy broadcasts to competitors on
VHF radio. The channel will be stated in the SIs.
4.4 [DP] From the first warning signal until the end of the last race of the day, except in
an emergency, a boat shall not make voice or data transmissions and shall not
receive voice or data communication that is not available to all boats. This
instruction applies also to mobile phones.
5. ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
5.1 The event is open to boats in the PHRF monohull class, accepted One-
Design Class(s). Boats must be over 21' in overall length and have a
current valid rating and certificate for the class entered, where
appropriate. Any boat entered without rating, one will be assigned by the
OA whose decision will not be subject to redress. Changes RRS 78.
5.2 Boats may enter by submitting a complete entry form online at DWYC
Race http://dwyc.org/2022-charity-regatta/ or RegattaNetwork Registration Form at:
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=23254
and paying the applicable entry fee to DWYC, no later than Wednesday,
June 1, 2022.
5.3 To be considered an entry in the event, a boat shall complete all
registration requirements and pay all fees.
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6. FEES
6.1 The entry fee is $95.00. US Sailing Member Fee is $90.00.Valid USSA Membership
Card is required.
6.2 Credit card payment is the preferred method of payment. If paying by check,
please make it payable to Dana West Yacht Club.
6.3 Late entries may be accepted. A late fee of $20.00 will be charged.
6.4 Pledge sheets, must be submitted by 1800 on June 4th, 2022.
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7. ADVERTISING
7.1 Boats may be required to display advertising chosen and supplied by the
organizing authority.
7.2 Advertising on a boat shall comply with the requirements of World Sailing Regulation
20. Boats may be required to display advertising chosen and supplied by the
organizing authority. If this rule is broken, World Sailing Regulation 20.9.2 applies.
8. SCHEDULE
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8.1 On the last scheduled day of racing no Warning signal will be made after 1400.
8.2 The scheduled time of the Warning signal for the Newport to Dana Point race is
1255.
Friday June 3rd Newport to Dana Point race Start 1300
The scheduled time of the first Warning signal on Saturday and Sunday is 1225.
Saturday June 4th Random Leg race(s) Start 1230
Saturday June 4th Buoy Race(s) Start 1230
Sunday June 5th Random Leg and Buoy races Start 1230
8.3 Competitors meeting at DWYC is scheduled for Saturday June 4th, 2022, at 0930.
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9. VENUE
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Dana West Yacht Club and its surrounding area.
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10. COURSES
10.1 Newport to Dana Point race. For scoring purposes, the course length will be 12 nm.
10.2 Drop Buoy and Random Leg races, in the vicinity of Dana Point Harbor.
10.2 For Random Leg races, the Dana Point Race Chart version 8.0 will be used.
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11. PENALTY SYSTEM
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11 PENALTY SYSTEM
11.1 Appendix V will apply. This appendix is a US Sailing prescription.
When rule V2 applies it does not replace any penalty that may be taken under rule
44.1.
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12. SCORING
12.1 A boat’s series score shall be the total of her race scores.
12.2 Races will be scored using Appendix A4.
12.3 Support your favorite boat / skipper by donating at this link
http://dwyc.org/2022-charity-regatta/
it will be added to the pledge sheet attached [NP]OA Additional rating adjustments
will apply through fund raising efforts by each boat (see donation schedule on the
Event Time Adjustment Form). Note the Event Time Adjustment Form and Pledge
Sheet maybe printed off, completed and scanned as a document, uploaded with
entry or manually submitted to the DWYC Race Chair, www.race@DWYC.org ,
(the Event Time Adjustment Form must be submitted with the official entry, note
the pledge sheet may be submitted by 1800 June 4, 2022). OA decision will not be
subject to redress. This changes RRS 62.
13. HAUL-OUT RESTRICTIONS
13.1 Keelboats shall not be cleaned below the waterline by any means during the
event.
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14. RISK STATEMENT
14.1 RRS 3 states: ‘The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to
continue to race is hers alone.’ By participating in this event each competitor
agrees and acknowledges that sailing is a potentially dangerous activity with
inherent risks.
These risks include strong winds and rough seas, sudden changes in weather, failure
of equipment, boat handling errors, poor seamanship by other boats, loss of balance
on an unstable platform and fatigue resulting in increased risk of injury. Inherent in
the sport of sailing is the risk of permanent, catastrophic injury or death by
drowning, trauma, hypothermia or other causes.
15. INSURANCE
15.1 Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with
A minimum cover of $300,000.00 per incident or the equivalent.
16. PRIZES
16.1 There will be daily and perpetual awards.
- PHRF Overall, Wesley Hawkins Trophy
- Cruising Fleet Overall, Jim Ferguson Trophy
- All Women’s Crew, Joanne McCredie Trophy
- Top Fund Raiser for the Charity, Race boat entry
- Top Fund Raiser for the Charity, Club member non-Racer
- DWYC Beneteau First 36.7 One Designed Class.
The perpetual trophies will be awarded Sunday afternoon.
17. FURTHER INFORMATION
17.1 Competitors requiring an overnight berth in Dana Point Harbor may call the DWYC Dock
Master for assistance. Call Ray Bell 949-370-1269 or at dockmaster@dwyc.org.
17.2 The OA has organized this event, with the understanding that all Orange County, Health
and Safety polices are adhered to throughout this event. For further information and
regulations, go to:
https://covid19.ca.gov/safely-reopening/
https://occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/
Dana West Yacht Club Charity Regatta Event Time Adjustment Form
Benefiting the American Cancer Society
June 3 – 5, 2022
Must accompany official Entry Form
This year's regatta is open to monohull keel boats. If your boat doesn't have an official rating, an appropriate one will be assigned by the race committee. Racing will take place this year on all three days. For information concerning qualifying for trophies, please consult this NOR and the Sailing Instructions. Saturday and Sunday cruising class races will be a random leg course that will emphasize reaching and having a good time with plenty of people on board. Sunday's race will be short enough to get your boat put away and enjoy the trophy presentations and activities at the club.
Sail number or Boat ID method
Yacht Name: ___________________________
Yacht Type and Length __________________ Owner _________________________
PHRF_________________ RLC rating ______________________ PHRFOWC rating __________________
A non-rated boat may have time adjustments assigned; this will be determined by the Organization Authority. Circle the equipment that applies to your yacht.
Non- rated Boat Adjustments:
Propeller:
1. Fixed Prop – 2 blade + 3, Fixed Prop - 3 blade + 6
Head Sail:
- Oversized/Dacron> 155% -6
- Undersized /Dacron 140-154% +6
4. Small / Dacron < 140% +9
Gear:
- Furling Head Sail ............. +6
- Furling Main ................... +9
Available to all entrants:
Fund Raising: Boat total for donations (must be verified)
Donating Funds at Dana West Yacht Club http://dwyc.org/2022-charity-regatta/ is the Preferred method to support your boat and skipper.
$100.00............................... +2
$200.00............................... +4
$300.00............................... +6
$400.00............................... +8
$500.00............................. +12
Total Time Allowance Points:
Signature of Owner/Skipper: ______________________________________ Phone:____________
2022 Dana West Yacht Club Charity REGATTA
Benefiting the American Cancer Society
June 3 – 5, 2022
PLEDGE SHEET
FUNDRAISER’S NAME: _________________________________________________________
SKIPPER or CAPTAINS’s NAME___________________________ YACHT CLUB: _________________________________
BOAT NAME:______________________
PHONE #:_________________________________ NIGHT PHONE_________________________________
DONOR'S NAME E-MAIL PHONE DONATION $
1. ______________________________________________________________ $ _________
2. ______________________________________________________________ $ _________
3. ______________________________________________________________ $ _________
3. ______________________________________________________________ $ _________
4. ______________________________________________________________ $ _________
5. ______________________________________________________________ $ _________
6. ______________________________________________________________ $ _________
7. ______________________________________________________________ $ _________
8. ______________________________________________________________ $ _________
9. ______________________________________________________________ $ _________
10. _____________________________________________________________ $ _________
11. _____________________________________________________________ $ _________
12. _____________________________________________________________ $ _________
TOTAL: $ _________
Donating to your favorite boat / skipper on-line is the preferred method. http://dwyc.org/2022-charity-regatta/ All funds must be turned in to DWYC by Saturday June 4th , 2022 by 1800.Payments may be made to Dana West Yacht Club (Funds will be forwarded to The American Cancer Society) or The American Cancer Society. For Questions about Pledge Sheets, contact: Helen Hawkins at 949-212-9115 or helendwyc06@yahoo.com.
