MSC

MSC
INTERNATIONAL 505 CLASS
OPEN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2000
AND
KWAZULU-NATAL OPEN 505 PRE-WORLD REGATTA
NOVEMBER 13th - 24th
NOTICE OF RACE

To be held at the Point Yacht Club, Durban, South Africa

ORGANISING AUTHORITY
The Organising Authority for the Championship will be the Point Yacht Club in conjunction with the International 505 Yacht Racing Association of South Africa.

RULES
Races shall be sailed under the 1997/2000 ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing (RRoS), the Prescriptions of South African Sailing, the rules of International 505 Class Yacht Racing Association, this Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions.

S.A. PRESCRIPTIONS
The only SAS Prescriptions applicable to these Regattas are reproduced in full here below:-

68.1 South African Sailing prescribes that:
(a) No claim for damages arising from an infringement of these rules' appendices, Notice of Race or the Sailing Instructions shall be adjudicated upon by any Race Committee, Protest Committee, Jury or appeal authority, but shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts.
(b) A boat which acknowledges an infringement of a rule by retiring or accepting an alternative penalty does not thereby admit liability for damage.
(c) The findings of fact and decisions of protest committees or juries shall be relevant only to the purposes of the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing and may be referred to in any proceedings for damages without the written consent of all parties to the protest.
(d) By participating in any event governed by the rules, a boat agrees that responsibility for damages arising from the infringement of the rules shall be based on fault determined by application of the rules and shall not be governed by the legal doctrine of "Assumption of Risk " for monetary or other damage, resulting from contact with other boats.

ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility will be determined by the ISAF Eligibility rules appendix K and the International 505 Class Yacht Racing Association Class rules.
Every competitor shall be a Member of the association and shall have paid his subscription for the year 2000.

REGISTRATION
Registration will take place on Sunday 12th and Thursday 16th November between 08:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

MEASUREMENT
A valid measurement certificate acceptable to the International 505 Association is required for each boat. All boats will be subject to measurement inspection during the allocated measurement days. No more than two suits of sail and two sets of spars may be presented for measurement. The Race Committee may admit further sails or spars for measurement only in exceptional circumstances.
Measurement will be held on Sunday 12th and Thursday 16th November between 08:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

JURY
An international jury will be constituted for the World Championship in accordance with Appendix Q of the Racing Rules and the decisions of the international jury will be final in accordance with the Racing Rule 70.4.

A national jury will be constituted for the Pre-World Regatta and the right of appeal will be denied.

ENTRIES
Entries for the Pre-World & World championships are OPEN.

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
Sailing instructions will be available upon registration at the Point Yacht Club.

EVENT CATEGORY
The Championships are designated as a category B event and ISAF RRoS Appendix G shall apply. Competitors may be required to display the event sponsors decals as specified in the Sailing Instructions.

INSURANCE
Every entry will be required to provide proof of valid Third Party Insurance to the minimum value of One Million US$ upon registration.

LIABILITY
The safety of a boat and its entire management including Insurance, shall be the sole and inescapable responsibility of the owner/ person in charge who must ensure that the boat and crew are adequate to face the conditions that may arise in the course of the race. Neither the Sailing Instructions nor any inspection of the boat limits or reduces the absolute responsibility of the owner/ person in charge for the crew, the boat or her management. The race organisers shall not be responsible for any loss, damage death or personal injury howsoever caused to the owner/ person in charge or crew , as a result of their taking part in the race or races. Moreover, every owner/ person in charge warrants the suitability of the boat for the race or races.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (amendment to the class rule D 2, 3, 2 ).
A safety tally system will be in operation for all races.
Every yacht must carry a rope suitable for towing purposes of no less than 10 metres in length and a minimum of 6 mm in diameter Two buoyancy vests, rudder lock and a compass are also required. The rudder must have a security fixture consisting either of a length of rope minimum 4-mm diameter or a stainless pin through the pintle.

COURSES
Triangular Olympic Type Courses will be used for the Pre-Worlds and for the World Championship. The 70° angle will be increased to 90°in strong wind conditions.
The Gate-Start will be used except in extreme conditions.

SCORING SYSTEM
Bonus Points scoring system (RRS A2).
If less than three races are sailed, the Championship shall be void.
If four or more races are sailed, there will be one discard.

SCHEDULE OF RACES

Pre-World Championship Open
Sunday 12th November Registration and Measurement Day 1
Monday 13th November Pre-Worlds Regatta Race 1 & Race 2. Warning signal :
Tuesday 14th November Pre-Worlds Regatta Race 3 & Race 4. Not before 10h50
Wednesday 15th November Pre-Worlds Regatta Race 5 & Race 6.

World Championship Open

Thursday 16th November Registration and Measurement Day 2
Friday 17th November World Championship Race 1. Warning signal :
Saturday 18th November World Championship Race 2. Not before 11h50
Sunday 19th November World Championship Race 3.
Monday 20th November World Championship Race 4.
Tuesday 21st November Reserve day ( Racing if necessary)
Wednesday 22nd November World Championship Race 5.
Thursday 23rd November World Championships Race 6.
Friday 24th November World Championship Race 7.

ENTRY FEE

Pre-World Championship No charge

World Championship
Helms person under 25 years of age on 13th November 2000 US$ 450

All other entries US$ 600
In view of the extremely poor value of the Rand there may be special
dispensation on the entry fee for Sub-Saharan entries.

Entries must be made on the official entry form and sent to:

MSC 505 WORLDS 2000
Point Yacht Club,
P.O.BOX 2224,
DURBAN 4000,
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA OR MSC 505 WORLDS 2000
By E mail to : pyc1@global.co.za
By fax to : + 27 31 305 1234

Cash payable: in US$ or equivalent in another currency.

Bank transfer to: MSC 505 Worlds 2000,
First National Bank
Durban Main Branch Branch code 22-14-26
Account Number 62013247300
Bank drafts may be sent to: MSC 505 Worlds 2000
At the address above.

CLOSING DATE for entries - MONDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2000.
LATE ENTRIES received after 16th October will be accepted subject to payment of U.S. $ 150 late entry fee.

ENTRY FORM
PRE-WORLD & MSC 505 WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIPS 2000
POINT YACHT CLUB, DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
November 13th - November 24th 2000.
Boat letters and No..............................................................................................................................................
Helmsman’s Name..............................................................................................................................................
Christian name ...........................................................................Date of birth...................................................
(Parental consent for persons under 18 years old)
Address:................................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................................................
Postcode.........................................Town........................................................Country:....................................
Phone No°..........................................................................Fax No.......................................................................
E Mail Address.................................................................................................................................................
Yacht Club................................................................................................................................................
Crew name:............................................................................Christian name:.................................
Date of birth :......................................
(parental consent for persons under 18 years old)
Address:................................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................................................
Postcode.........................................Town........................................................Country:....................................
Yacht Club.......................................................................................................................................................
We intend to sail PRE WORLDS.....................................WORLDS..........................................................

DECLARATION OF RESPONSIBILITY:
I agree to be bound by the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing and by all other rules that govern this event.
I understand that the organising committee accept no responsibility for loss of life or injury to members or others, or damage to any vessel or equipment. I hold and will produce a valid measurement certificate. I declare that I hold a valid certificate of insurance which covers me whilst racing including third party liability cover. My crew is aware to these undertakings.

Date:.................................................................................................
Signature of helmsman:........................................................................................................................

Please send or fax entry form to : The Regatta Secretary
MSC 505 Worlds 2000
Point Yacht Club
P.O. Box 2224
Durban 4000
Republic of South Africa

No later than ……………. Monday 16th October 2000
Bankers draft enclosed with the Entry Form ...............

USEFUL INFORMATION
WEB PAGE
For regular updates of regatta related information refer to our soon to be operative WEB PAGE at http://www.mscworlds2000.co.za/
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
There will be a full social programme including "Happy Hours "and daily prize giving. This programme may change.

S O C I A L C A L E N D E R

Sunday 12^th Pre-Worlds Welcome Cocktail Party
" Marimba Band "
Monday 13^th Happy Hour
" Entertainer "
Tuesday 14^th Happy Hour
"Beerfest’& D.J.
Wednesday 15^th Worlds Opening Ceremony
"Flag Raising - Navy Band "
Cocktail Party & Pre-Worlds Prize Giving
" Chris Jensen Band "
Thursday 16^th Free
Friday 17^th Happy Hour & Mini Prize Giving
"The Gum Boot Dancers "
Saturday 18^th Happy Hour & Mini Prize Giving
" The GeeeJays "
Sunday 19^th Happy Hour & Mini Prize Giving
" Beach Fish Braai & Steel Band "
Monday 20^th Civic Reception
( Dress - smart casual )
Tuesday 21^st Free Day
(Happy Hour only if racing )
Wednesday 22^nd Class Annual General Meeting
Thursday 23^rd Happy Hour & Mini Prize Giving
" The Zulu Dancers "
Friday 24^th World Championship Prize Giving
Dinner & Dancing to Live Band

------------------------------------------------------------
SHIPPING INFORMATION
MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY have kindly agreed to provide free containers and free shipping to competitors. Clearing and Forwarding and all other costs including on shore transport will be for the account of the competitor. This offer will obviously be valid on MSC ships utilising their standard routes only.
ENQUIRIES should be addressed to your class organisers in the first instance, they will be making the necessary arrangements to load your container, if however, you require further details please contact :

BOB CRISP Tel No: + 27 11 804 1930
Mobile + 27 82 777 0567
E Mail xanadu@icon.co.za
Fax + 27 11 807 7935

ACCOMMODATION

Available Accommodation includes:

Hotels of all standards
Bed & Breakfast
Members of the Point Yacht Club have kindly offered to accept sailors as guests in their homes. This facility is limited and will be dealt with on a first come basis.

Whilst more detail will appear on the Web Site the following is a summary of the accommodation available:
I) Hotels :

Name Rating Cost per Night Location Comment

Tropicana Hotel **** R195 per person sharing
Includes Breakfast Beach Front Closest to Club
Best Value

Holiday Inn Gdn Court *** R299 per person
Breakfast add R 41 Beach Front Beside Tropicana

Balmoral Hotel **** R415 per person or
R 279 per person sharing
Includes Breakfast Beach Front 1km further along
Beach.

Riverside Hotel **** R440 per person
R300 per person sharing
Includes Breakfast Durban North 15Mins from club
Need Car
Superb Hotel

Durban is a holiday City and has a large number of hotels many of which are good or even excellent. These four are all good hotels within their Star Rating . Holiday Inn and Tropicana are the closest to the club being approximately 2 to 3 km along the beach front or 3 - 4 km by road. The Riverside is back from the sea and furthest from the club but is a newer and very nice Hotel.

2) Bed and Breakfast :

There is a lovely selection of Bed and Breakfast establishments available. They tend to be further away from the Beach ( 15 -25 Minutes ) The price varies from R 95 per person per night to R 250. Details can be supplied if required.

CONTACT PERSON: Helen Smith

E Mail address: helens.gentravel@galileosa.co.za
Tel No +27 31 2074343
Fax +27 31 207 4349
Address P.O.Box 2227
Durban 4000
Republic of South Africa

ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS
Please complete the following information and send it to Helen Smith as soon as possible so that we may ensure that you are not disappointed. November is at the beginning of our peak holiday season, however the rates do not go up until after our event.
Boat Letters and Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Helmsman’s Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I/We wish to reserve accommodation of the following type :

A) HOTEL : NAME OF PREFERRED HOTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B) BED & BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT YES. . . . . . . .. . . NO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C) I WOULD LIKE TO STAY IN THE HOME OF A CLUB MEMBER

YES. . . . . . . . . NO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED IS FOR THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE :
HUSBAND & WIFE TOGETHER YES... ................NO...................................

with CHILDREN . . . . NUMBER ...................................

AGES ..........................................

.........................................

MALE (Travelling without family ) How Many ............................................
FEMALE (Travelling without family ) How Many ...........................................
Note: If accommodation is for a person without family do you wish a separate room or do you wish to share ?
...........................................................................................................................................................
FURTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
............................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................
ACCOMMODATION IS REQUIRED
FROM.....................................................................
TO..........................................................................

MY CONTACT DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

TELEPHONE NO ( Including country and town code ) ...............................................................
FAX NO ( Including country and town code ) .............................................................................
‘E’ MAIL ADDRESS .....................................................................................................................

SUPPORTERS PROGRAMME
Durban has a wealth of interesting tourist attractions easily accessible for day trips and longer excursions for the more adventurous. The Point Yacht Club will be organising three specific daytime outings during the regatta for supporters to enjoy. Individuals are however, free to choose from a multitude of outings available at very reasonable cost. Some suggestions are included here for your information, and should you need further detail, the race secretary will be pleased to help.
ORGANISED DAY TOURS
EXPLORE DURBAN TOUR (3-4 hrs) (R120/US$20)
Depart from the Yacht Club and experience Durban's famous Golden Mile.
Travel to the entrance of Africa's busiest port and down the palm fringed Victoria Embankment.
Enjoy something cold whilst viewing the City and its Harbour.
Experience the splendour of the Botanical Gardens with its renowned Orchid House and exotic flora.
Round up your tour with a view of the Presidents House and a visit to the mouth of the Umgeni River and surrounding beaches.
VALLEY OF 1000 HILLS (3 hrs) (R150/US$25)
Depart from the Yacht Club through the scenic suburbs of Westville Kloof and Hillcrest.
Visit a Zulu Kraal for a display of tribal dancing to pounding drums, and an opportunity to learn about the proud Zulu-nation and their customs.
Enjoy a guided tour through the Crocodile and Snake Park where you will see one of the largest croc's in the
region and a full range of indigenous snakes.
Visit craft shops on route where you can purchase curios that will put a smile on your face.
Return to Durban through Botha's Hill and Assegaai where the scenery is most spectacular.
HLUHLUWE GAME RESERVE (12hrs) (R550/US$92)
Depart from the Yacht Club to Africa's oldest game reserve, situated on the north coats of KwaZulu Natal.
This game reserve has excelled in saving the white and black rhino from extinction and you are virtually
guaranteed to see them.
Experience the true atmosphere of Africa by driving through this reserve that is home to the "Big Five" Lion, Leopard'. Rhino. Elephant and Buffalo. You may see over 90 species of animals and 350 species of birds.
Enjoy lunch at the Hilltop Bush Lodge, or out in the bush (weather permitting).
Return to Durban in the evening.

OTHER DAY VISITS IN AND AROUND DURBAN
THE RICKSHA BUS
Enjoy Durban's Golden Mile at your own pace! Hop onto Durban's Ricksha Bus. a topless double-decker that is fun flexible and convenient The bus continually follows the same route, so you can start your trip in any one of twelve locations along the beachfront, and get of at any stop, explore, stay as long as you like and re-board for the rest of the trip.
THE BOTANIC GARDENS
The Botanical Gardens are regarded by many as one of South Africa's most beautiful parks. They are filled with very thick vegetation, in which very tall trees predominate. There is a large collection of specimens in the gardens including the Ernest Thorpe Orchid House, a Herb Garden, a Sunken Garden and the Garden for the Blind. There is an Information centre and a Tea Garden available and entry to the gardens is free.
SEA WORLD
At the Durban Aquarium & Dolphinarium you can see the extraordinary creatures that inhabit the foyer displays, and the ever-changing variety of fish in the Reef Tank. Get a close up of the sharks in the Shark Tank. The favourite for most is the ever popular and spectacular Dolphin and Seal demonstrations.
KRANTZKLOOF NATURE RESERVE
Krantzkloof nature reserve is a well-defined and thickly forested gorge, which was cut by the Emulweni River. Scenically it very impressive and the vegetation is predominantly coastal forest, though on the higher levels this gives way to grassland- interspersed with pockets of bush. The attractions of Krantzkloof are the scenic walks, the bird and animal life and the beautiful views.
SHONGWENI RESOURCES RESERVE
Recognised as a Natural Heritage Site, this reserve is situated midway between Durban and Pietermaritzburg (45km.) and offers fine examples of many habitats, including grasslands, valley bushveld and spectacular cliffs Due to these many habitats the reserve supports a wide variety of wildlife, including over 200 species of birds.
Game drives, horse riding and canoes are available for hire. but advanced booking is essential. Fishing is permitted and permits are available at the gate. There are self-guide hiking trails and picnic sites with rest room facilities.
SHARKS BOARD
The Sharks Board Headquarters at Umhlanga offers a spectacular half-hour audio-visual presentation capturing the drama of the ocean and the energy of the Sharks Board staff, as they carry out their daily task of servicing the shark nets. Watch a shark dissection and see (and smell) the internal machinery of one of the oceans most awesome predators.
Visit the display hall and view the exhibitions of sharks and rays. The curio shop is a treasure trove of unusual and stylish gifts.
ANGLO -ZULU BATTLE FIELDS (1 2hrs) (R580/US$97)
This interesting trip starts with a scenic drive up the North Coast of Zululand, with breakfast at Babanango. Visit the Isandlwana battlefield and on to Fugitives drift for lunch. You see the historic Rorke’s Drift battle site and museum in the afternoon and stop off at the famous Stans Pub at Babanango on the way home. You should be back by 18h00.
THE BANANA EXPRESS TO ORIBI GORGE (Wednesdays & Thursdays 9HRS) (R420/US$70)
This is a scenic drive down the subtropical South Coast of KwaZulu Natal to Port Shepstone where you transfer to the Banana Express. our narrow gauge working steam railway for a spectacular journey through indigenous forest and rolling countryside. At Paddock you will be treated to a traditional "Braai" for lunch. After lunch You drive through the Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve which offers some of South Africa's most breath-taking view sites.
IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN JUST A DAY
HLUHLUWE & ST.LUCIA (Two days) (R1750/US$292 Fully inclusive)
From Durban drive up the scenic Zululand coast with a stop for breakfast. On to the St.Lucia estuary where you will have a two hour cruise to view Hippo in their natural surroundings. Then off to a crocodile farm to check the reptiles before lunch at St Lucia. After lunch it's off to Hluhluwe with some game viewing in the afternoon before checking in to the Hilltop Camp. Dinner is at the camp restaurant followed by a wonderful three-hour night game drive.
Day two starts with breakfast at the camp, before a game drive down the Umfolozi River and the return trip to Durban.
DRAKENSBURG & LESHOTO (Two days) (R1850/US$310)
This tour leaves Durban for a scenic drive through the Valley of 1000 Hills to the city of Pietermaritzburg, stopping for a visit to a Zulu village, and taking a detour to the Lion Park on the way. In Pietermaritzburg you will see some historic buildings before driving through some spectacular scenery to the Sani Pass hotel at the foot of the Drakensberg Mountains. There will be time to relax a little before dinner.
After breakfast on day two, you take a really spectacular 4 x 4 drive up the Sani Pass and into the mountain kingdom of Leshoto. There you will have a drink and some lunch in the highest Pub in Africa, before returning down the mountain to your hotel and the return trip to Durban.
THERE ARE MORE OPTIONS FOR SIGHTSEEING & SHOPPING TOURS TO SUITE EVERY TASTE
Prices quoted in this Information sheet are current in December 1999 and are subject to change without notice.
Should you need more details or if you wish to make a booking please contact :

Nella Rushton c/o Point Yacht Club
E Mail Address fandf@meb.co.za

_____________________________________________

68.1	South African Sailing prescribes that:
(a)	No claim for damages arising from an infringement of these rules' appendices, Notice of Race or the Sailing Instructions shall be adjudicated upon by any Race Committee, Protest Committee, Jury or appeal authority, but shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts.
(b)	A boat which acknowledges an infringement of a rule by retiring or accepting an alternative penalty does not thereby admit liability for damage.
(c)	The findings of fact and decisions of protest committees or juries shall be relevant only to the purposes of the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing and may be referred to in any proceedings for damages without the written consent of all parties to the protest.
(d)	By participating in any event governed by the rules, a boat agrees that responsibility for damages arising from the infringement of the rules shall be based on fault determined by application of the rules and shall not be governed by the legal doctrine of "Assumption of Risk " for monetary or other damage, resulting from contact with other boats.

Pre-World Championship Open
Sunday 12th November	Registration and Measurement Day 1
Monday 13th November	Pre-Worlds Regatta Race 1 & Race 2.	Warning signal :
Tuesday 14th November	Pre-Worlds Regatta Race 3 & Race 4.	Not before 10h50
Wednesday 15th November	Pre-Worlds Regatta Race 5 & Race 6.

World Championship Open
Thursday 16th November	Registration and Measurement Day 2
Friday 17th November	World Championship Race 1.	Warning signal :
Saturday 18th November	World Championship Race 2.	Not before 11h50
Sunday 19th November	World Championship Race 3.
Monday 20th November	World Championship Race 4.
Tuesday 21st November	Reserve day ( Racing if necessary)
Wednesday 22nd November	World Championship Race 5.
Thursday 23rd November	World Championships Race 6.
Friday 24th November	World Championship Race 7.

Pre-World Championship	No charge

World Championship
Helms person under 25 years of age on 13th November 2000	US$ 450
All other entries	US$ 600
In view of the extremely poor value of the Rand there may be special dispensation on the entry fee for Sub-Saharan entries.

Cash payable:	in US$ or equivalent in another currency.

Bank transfer to:	MSC 505 Worlds 2000, First National Bank Durban Main Branch	Branch code	22-14-26
Account Number			62013247300
Bank drafts may be sent to:	MSC 505 Worlds 2000 At the address above.

Sunday 12^th	Pre-Worlds Welcome Cocktail Party " Marimba Band "
Monday 13^th	Happy Hour " Entertainer "
Tuesday 14^th	Happy Hour "Beerfest’& D.J.
Wednesday 15^th	Worlds Opening Ceremony "Flag Raising - Navy Band " Cocktail Party & Pre-Worlds Prize Giving " Chris Jensen Band "
Thursday 16^th	Free
Friday 17^th	Happy Hour & Mini Prize Giving "The Gum Boot Dancers "
Saturday 18^th	Happy Hour & Mini Prize Giving " The GeeeJays "
Sunday 19^th	Happy Hour & Mini Prize Giving " Beach Fish Braai & Steel Band "
Monday 20^th	Civic Reception ( Dress - smart casual )
Tuesday 21^st	Free Day (Happy Hour only if racing )
Wednesday 22^nd	Class Annual General Meeting
Thursday 23^rd	Happy Hour & Mini Prize Giving " The Zulu Dancers "
Friday 24^th	World Championship Prize Giving Dinner & Dancing to Live Band

Name	Rating	Cost per Night	Location	Comment

Tropicana Hotel	****	R195 per person sharing Includes Breakfast	Beach Front	Closest to Club Best Value

Holiday Inn Gdn Court	***	R299 per person Breakfast add R 41	Beach Front	Beside Tropicana

Balmoral Hotel	****	R415 per person or R 279 per person sharing Includes Breakfast	Beach Front	1km further along Beach.

Riverside Hotel	****	R440 per person R300 per person sharing Includes Breakfast	Durban North	15Mins from club Need Car Superb Hotel

E Mail address:	helens.gentravel@galileosa.co.za
Tel No	+27 31 2074343
Fax	+27 31 207 4349
Address	P.O.Box 2227 Durban 4000 Republic of South Africa

Nella Rushton		c/o Point Yacht Club
E Mail Address		fandf@meb.co.za