(IN-CORPORATING THE SUTERA HARBOUR REGATTA CHALLENGE TROPHY - PROVISIONAL)

NOTICE OF RACE

1.  The Organisers, Kinabalu Yacht Club (KYC) and Sabah Sailing Association has the pleasure in inviting sailors from various recognised sailing clubs/associations to participate in the KFC-17th Merdeka Day Open Regatta 2010 from the 24th to 26th September 2010.  This is a Malaysia National Ranking Regatta and is non-discardable for National Ranking purposes.  The Marathon Races is sponsored by Sutera Harbour Marina, Golf & Country Club (subject to final confirmation)

2.  The venue shall be the Kinabalu Yacht Club and the races shall be conducted at the sea in front of Kinabalu Yacht Club and Sutera Harbour Marina, Golf & Country Club.

3.  A minimum of three (3) boats is required to form a class or combined class which shall be as follows :-

(a)    Int. 470 Open
(b)    Int. 420 Open
(c)    Laser Standard Open
(d)    Laser Radial Open
(e)    Laser 4.7. Open
(f)    Optimist Div. A (born 1995-1997), Div. B (born 1998-December 1999), Div. C (born 2000 and later)
(g)    Optimist Novice (Only for Sabah)
(h)    Sailboard

4.  The respective class rules apply, together with the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing 2009 - 2012, the Sailing Instructions, this Notice of Race and rule changes on the Official Notice Board.  Prescriptions of the Malaysian Yachting Association will apply.  Sabah sailors are bound by the prescriptions of Sabah Sailing Association.

5.  Entry forms must be submitted before the 1st September 2010.

6.  Regsitration shall be on Friday 24th September from 8.00 am to 9.00 am.  Acceptance of registration outside of these times shall be at the discretion of the Organiser.

7.  The registration fee is RM50.00 per participant for Optimist & RM70.00 per participant in the other classes.  Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Organiser.

8.  Participants are requested to organize their own accommodation.    A list of hotels and telephone numbers are given below.  Participants are required to book directly with the various hotels.

*  Borneo Beachouse (Backpackers) - Tel  :  60 88 218 331 - (5 minutes walk to KYC)
*  Puspanite (lodging house), Tg. Aru - Tel : 60 88 235 266 - (10-15 minutes walk to KYC)
*  Hotel Casuarina - Tel : 60 88 221 000 - (5 minutes walk to KYC)
*  Megah D'Aru, Tg. Aru - Tel : 60 88 239 666 - (1 km to KYC)
*  Shangri-la Tanjung Aru Resort - Tel : 60 88 225 800 - (5 minutes walk to KYC)
*  Pacific Sutera - Tel : 60 88 252 266 - (3 km to KYC)
*  Hyatt Hotel, City Centre - Tel : 60 88 221 234 - (6 km to KYC)
*  Magellan Hotel - Tel : 60 88 312 222 - (3 km to KYC)
*  Beverly Hotel, City Centre - Tel : 60 88 258 998 - (5 km to KYC)
*  Promenade Hotel, City Centre - Tel : 60 88 265 555 - (5 km to KYC)
*  Tang Dynasty, City Centre - Tel : 60 88 263 389 - (5 km to KYC)
*  Api-Api Centre Apartment, City Centre - Tel : 016-830 1981 - (5 km to KYC)
*  Hotel Yaho, Sembulan - Tel : 60 88 221 669 - (4 km to KYC)

9.  Subject to prior arrangements, transport to and from the airport MAY BE provided by the Organiser.  However, the onus is the participant to indicate clearly, flight arrival or departure times, for the Organiser to arrange transportation.

10.  The Programme.

24th September 2010 (Friday)

0800 hrs   -   Registration, boat allocation and rigging at KYC
1300 hrs   -   Marathon Race briefing at KYC
1330 hrs   -   Start of Marathon Race
                      Lunch provided on land at KYC
                      (Sail or tow back to KYC)
1900 hrs  - Dinner and Marathon Prize Giving at Sutera Harbour Marina Golf & Country Club (TO BE CONFIRMED)

25th September 2010 (Saturday)

1000 hrs  - Start of Series Races
                  (Lunch provided on land or water)
1630 hrs  - Last possible start

26th September 2010 (Sunday)

1000 hrs  - Continuation of Series Race
                   (Lunch provided on land or water)
1500 hrs  - Last possible start
1700 hrs  - Prize giving at KYC
1800 hrs  - High Tea at KYC

11.  There shall be a rule in the Sailing Instructions requiring all competitors to wear a buoyancy aid while afloat or racing unless the class rules allow otherwise.  The Organiser regrets being unable to supply any buoyancy aids or trapeze harnesses.

12.  Class of boats subject to availability : 470s, 420s, Laser, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7 and Optimists.

No issued boats may be changed during the entire regatta unless the Beachmaster is satisfied that a replacement boat is required.  Entries may be rejected if a particular class is oversubscribed.  Early submissions of entries are encouraged to ensure boat availability.  There is an initial allocation of 5 Opis per state/nation, club or association.  Lasers are allocated on a first come first serve basis.

13.  The boat charter fees are as follows:-

Optimist without sails - RM 100.00
Newer Optimists - RM 200.00
Laser/Laser Radial/Laser 4.7. without sails - RM 150.00
Newer Lasers - RM 250.00
Int. 470/420s without sails - RM 200.00

Boat Damage Deposit - RM 200.00 each

14.  Prizes are awarded provisionally as follows:-

MARATHON

a)  Optimist Marathon (Open) - Top 5 plus (Sutera Harbour Optimist Trophy to Champion)
b)  Open Dinghy Marathon (PY) - Top 3 plus (Sutera Harbour Challenge Trophy to Champion)
c)  Int. 470 Open - Top 3
d)  Int. 420 Open - Top 3
e)  Laser Radial Open - Top 3
f)   Laser Standard Open - Top 3
g)  Laser 4.7. Open - Top 3

SERIES RACES (KFC-17th MERDEKA DAY OPEN REGATTA 2010 RANKING SERIES RACE)

a)  Optimist Overall - Top 10
b)  Optimist Div. A - Top 3
c)  Optimist Div. B - Top 3
d)  Optimist Div. C - Top 3
e)  Optimist Girls - Top 3
f)   Int. 470 Open - Top 3 & Trophy
g)  Int. 420 Open - Top 3
h)  Laser Standard Open - Top 3 & Trophy
i)   Laser Radial Open - Top 3
j)   Laser Radial Girls - 1st Place
k)  Laser 4.7. Open - Top 3
l)   Laser 4.7. Girls - 1st Place
m) Sail Board Series - Top 3
n)  Optimist Novices - (To be announced)

Contacts :-

1. KYC Tel : 60 88 240 070 / 60 88 243 070 / 60 88 248 672 - Ms. Janet
    Email Address : kyctaru1@streamyx.com
    KYC Fax : 60 88 243 007

2. Coach Ahmad Yusoff - H/Phone : 016-844 2844
    Email Address : ayusoff_56@yahoo.com

3. Shoon Yun Chin - H/Phone : 019-861 3317
    Email Address : chusfamily@yahoo.com

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ENTRY FORM

Entry Form must be submitted before 01st September 2010.  Final registration form will be issued at Race Secretariat on registration day.

PLEASE REQUEST "ENTRY FORM" FROM OUR OFFICE.  CONTACT PERSON : MS. JANET / MS. JUSPAH AT 60 88 248 672