Eastcoast Kitefoil Championship 2014

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"East Coast Kitefoil Championship (ECKFC)
TBD- Shelter Island YC
Aug 15-17, 2014

NOTICE OF RACE

1.0 RULES

1.1 The regatta will be governed by The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), including Appendix F - Kiteboard Racing Rules.

1.2 Only the following US SAILING prescriptions will apply: the prescriptions to Rules 68, 76.1, and 76.3.

1.3 Competitors must wear a numbered jersey.


2.0 ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
Eligible competitors must enter by completing the online entry form found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/333156880169136/ Entries must be received by August 1st, 2014.

3.0 FEES

3.1 Entry fee is $50

4.0 SCHEDULE

DATE TIME EVENT

Friday, Aug 15th

• 10-11am Registration/Check in/Skippers Meeting (Location- TBD)
• 12pm 1st possible start
• After racing Social – TBD

Saturday, Aug 16th

• 9am Competitors’ Briefing – Location TBD
• 10am- 1st possible start
• After racing Social – Location TBD

Sunday, Aug 17th

• 9am Competitors’ Briefing – Location TBD
• 10am- 1st possible start
• 6pm After racing Awards – Location TBD


5.0 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

The Sailing Instructions will be available at the Competitors’ Briefing on Friday, August 15 at 9am, while an unofficial copy may be found on the ECKFC Facebook website prior to that date.
*see https://www.facebook.com/groups/333156880169136/


6.0 RACING AREA/Location

Racing will take place in Orient Harbor unless extreme circumstances arise. The launching area will be determined by the wind and these locations will be determined each morning at the skippers meeting.





7.0 SCORING

Scoring with be in accordance with Appendix A. This changes F.A.8.


8.0 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

Competitors shall participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk (see Rule 4, DECISION TO RACE). The organizing authority does not accept more any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with, prior to, during, or after the regatta.

9.0 FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information please contact jon@modica.com or visit the ECKC Facebook website. https://www.facebook.com/groups/333156880169136/

10.0 TRAVEL INFORMATION

If flying, one can fly into any major NY airport including: JFK, LGA, or ISP. Buses (Hampton Jitney) will take you right into Greenport which is a 5 min walk to a hotel and the ferry to take you to Shelter Island.


From the following link, check that site for updates:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/333156880169136/ "



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