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1996 505 World Championship
Notice of Race

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Notice of Race
International 505 Class
41st World Championships and
38th Australian Championships
NQ International 505 Fleet 17
c/o Conference & Events Management
PO Box 1630 Townsville North Queensland 4810 Australia
Phone and Fax 61 77 256 680 After Hours 61 77 741 578

1. RULES

The regatta will be governed by the International Yacht Racing Rules, the Prescriptions and Safety Regulations of the Australian Yachting Federation and the Rules of the International 505 Class (except as any of these are altered by the sailing instructions) and by the sailing instructions.

2. ADVERTISING

The regatta is classified as a Category B Event in accordance with Appendix A3 and the prescriptions of the Australian Yachting Federation.

3. ELIGIBILITY & ENTRY

The regatta is open to yachts of the International 505 class that meet the eligibility requirements of the International 505 Class Yacht Racing Association Class Rules and Appendix A1 of the IYRU Rules

Eligible yachts may enter on the attached entry form which must be lodged with the International 505 Association North Queensland Fleet No. 17 by 1st January 1996 accompanied by the required fee.

The number of entries will be restricted as prescribed by the International 505 class rules.

4. FEES

The required fees will be: -

Australian Championships
For entries lodged prior to 1st January			AUS$ 150.00
Late entries						AUS$ 180.00

World Championships Entries Lodged prior to 1st January 1996 For entries displaying advertising AUS$ 600.00 All other entries AUS$ 300.00

Entries lodged after 1st January 1996 For entries displaying advertising AUS$ 660.00 All other entries AUS$ 330.00

5. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Australian Championships
Registration, measurement and inspection
- Monday 1st April 1996 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Race			Day & date			Start signal
Invitation race		Tuesday 2nd April		1400 hrs
Heat 01			Wednesday 3rd April		1400 hrs
Heat 02			Thursday 4th April		1400 hrs
Heat 03			Friday 5th April		1400 hrs
Lay day			Saturday 6th April		
Heat 04			Sunday 7th April		1400 hrs (Pre Worlds Heat 01) 
Heat 05			Monday 8th April		1400 hrs (Pre Worlds Heat 02)
Heat 06			Tuesday 9th April		1400 hrs (Pre Worlds Heat 03)

World Championships Registration, measurement and inspection
- Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th April 1996 from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm.

Race			Day & date			Start signal
Heat 01			Friday 12th April		1400 hrs
Heat 02			Saturday 13th April		1400 hrs
Heat 03			Sunday 14th April		1400 hrs
Heat 04			Monday 15th April		1400 hrs
Heat 05			Tuesday 16th April		1400 hrs
Heat 06			Wednesday 17th April		1400 hrs
Heat 07			Thursday 18th April		1400 hrs

6. MEASUREMENTS

Each Yacht shall submit a valid measurement certificate and in addition random measurements may be taken at the discretion of the measurer.

7. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

The sailing instructions will be available on registration and will be posted to competitors who have paid all entry fees or available from the regatta office.

8. REGATTA SITE

The regatta site will be as shown in illustration "a" attached.

9. RACING AREA

The racing area will be as shown in illustration "b" attached.

10. COURSES

The courses shall be as described in the sailing instructions.

11. SCORING

The bonus points scoring system, Appendix B2.1 of the Racing Rules, will apply.

12. ALTERNATIVE PENALTIES

The 720 degree turns penalty, Appendix B1 of the Racing Rules, will apply.

13. DECISIONS OF THE JURY

Decisions of the jury will be final in accordance with Racing Rule 1.5(a).

14. PRIZES

Prizes for the Australian Championships will be presented on the evening of Tuesday 9th April 1996. Prizes for the World Championships will be presented on the evening of Thursday 18th April 1996.

15. FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information, please contact - Raewyn Dooley, Conference & Events Management, PO Box 1630 Townsville North Queensland 4810 Australia Phone 61 77 21 2377 Fax 61 77 21 4936.
ENTRY FORM
41st WORLD INTERNATIONAL 505 CHAMPIONSHIP
APRIL 12-18 1996
Yacht Name________________________________Reg No_______________________
Club____________________________________________________________________
Owner/Skipper______________________________________Age__________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
Postcode___________________________________Phone No_____________________
Crew______________________________________________Age__________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
Phone No__________________________________Hull Colour____________________
All races will be governed by the current racing Rules of the IYRU, the prescriptions and safety regulations of the current AYF Safety Regulations, the 505 Class Rules or as modified by the Sailing instructions.
All those taking part in this eries of races, do so at their own risk and responsibility. Neither the Organising Committee nor the Race Committee is responsible for the seaworthiness of a yacht whose entry is accepted or the sufficiency or adequacy of its equipment. The right is reserved to refuse any entry and attention is drawn to fundamental Rule "b" which states - "it shall be the sole responsibility of each yacht to decide whether or not to continue to race".
"i agree to be bound by the rules and regulations set out in the notice of regatta and the sailing instructions when issued."

World Championship Entry Fee $300 ($330 for entries after 1st January 1996)
In accordance with International Association Rules the entry fee for boats wishing to display advertising in accordance with Category B (IYRR Appendix 3) must pay $600 ($660 for entries after 1st January 1996) and should indicate their intentions below.

Signature of Helmsman____________________________________Date_____________

Signature of Parent/Guardian if Helmsman or crew is under 18____________Category B Yes/No

Cheques payable to NQ International 505 Fleet 17.

ENTRY FORM
41st WORLD INTERNATIONAL 505 CHAMPIONSHIP
APRIL 12-18 1996
Yacht Name________________________________Reg No_______________________
Club____________________________________________________________________
Owner/Skipper______________________________________Age__________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
Postcode___________________________________Phone No_____________________
Crew______________________________________________Age__________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
Phone No__________________________________Hull Colour____________________
All races will be governed by the current racing Rules of the IYRU, the prescriptions and safety regulations of the current AYF Safety Regulations, the 505 Class Rules or as modified by the Sailing instructions.
All those taking part in this eries of races, do so at their own risk and responsibility. Neither the Organising Committee nor the Race Committee is responsible for the seaworthiness of a yacht whose entry is accepted or the sufficiency or adequacy of its equipment. The right is reserved to refuse any entry and attention is drawn to fundamental Rule "b" which states - "it shall be the sole responsibility of each yacht to decide whether or not to continue to race".
"i agree to be bound by the rules and regulations set out in the notice of regatta and the sailing instructions when issued."

World Championship Entry Fee $300 ($330 for entries after 1st January 1996)
In accordance with International Association Rules the entry fee for boats wishing to display advertising in accordance with Category B (IYRR Appendix 3) must pay $600 ($660 for entries after 1st January 1996) and should indicate their intentions below.

Signature of Helmsman____________________________________Date_____________

Signature of Parent/Guardian if Helmsman or crew is under 18______________________

Australian & Pre World Championship Entry Fee $150 ($180 for late entries) Entries to be lodged by 1st March 1996
Cheques payable to NQ International 505 Fleet 17.

41st World International 505 Championships

SHIPPING FORM

Nation__________________________________________________
Sail-Number_____________________________________________
Name (First Name)________________________________________
(Surname)_______________________________________________
Shipping Mode___________________________________________
Containerised or Roll On/Roll Off (Strike out which does not apply)
Carrier__________________________________________________
Ship Name_______________________________________________
Port of Embarkation_______________________________________
Date of Embarkation_______________________________________
Expected Arrival Date______________________________________

Specify whether Carnet System will be used for
Duty and Sales Tax..............................................Yes / No

All boats and equipment should be consigned to
Townsville Sailing Club Limited
Breakwater Marina
The Strand
Townsville North Queensland 4810 Australia


ACCOMODATION FORM

Nation____________________________________________________
Sail-Number_______________________________________________
Name (First Name)__________________________________________
(Surname)_________________________________________________

Please specify your preference for accommodation from the following alternatives.

1. Hotel
Number of People________________________________
Number and type of rooms_________________________

2. Motel
Number of People________________________________

3. Apartments (Self-contained)
Number of People________________________________

Please send this form to NQ International 505 Fleet 17
Conference & Events Management, PO Box 1630 Townsville North Queensland 4810 Australia
Phone 61 77 21 2377 Fax 61 77 21 4936

38th Australian 505 Championships

SHIPPING FORM

Nation__________________________________________________
Sail-Number_____________________________________________
Name (First Name)________________________________________
(Surname)_______________________________________________
Shipping Mode___________________________________________
Containerised or Roll On/Roll Off (Strike out which does not apply)
Carrier__________________________________________________
Ship Name_______________________________________________
Port of Embarkation_______________________________________
Date of Embarkation_______________________________________
Expected Arrival Date______________________________________

Specify whether Carnet System will be used for
Duty and Sales Tax...............................................................Yes / No

All boats and equipment should be consigned to
Townsville Sailing Club Limited
Breakwater Marina
The Strand
Townsville North Queensland 4810 Australia


ACCOMODATION FORM

Nation____________________________________________________
Sail-Number_______________________________________________
Name (First Name)__________________________________________
(Surname)_________________________________________________

Please specify your preference for accommodation from the following alternatives.

1. Hotel
Number of People________________________________
Number and type of rooms_________________________

2. Motel
Number of People________________________________

3. Apartments (Self-contained)
Number of People________________________________

Please send this form to NQ International 505 Fleet 17
Conference & Events Management, PO Box 1630 Townsville North Queensland 4810 Australia
Phone 61 77 21 2377 Fax 61 77 21 4936