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I International Sailing Series,Celebration of EXPO 20052005 MISTRAL CLASS &FORMULA WINDSURFING CLASSASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP
April3rd, 2005 – April9th 2005
Gamagori,Aichi, Japan
1. EVENT
1.1 The 2005 Mistral Asian Championship (MAC) and the 2005Formula Windsurfing Asian Championship (FWAC) will be held
from April3rd, 2005to April9th2005 .
1.2 The MACwill count towards the ISAF World Sailing Ranking List and towards the Mistral Asian Ranking List.
1.3 The FWAC is a Qualification Regatta , in the Mens Division , for the 2005 Formula World Championships . A total
of 5 qualification places are allocated to Asian competitors in the Asian Championships . The Formula event is
also a Level 1 Formula World Ranking event .
2. ORGANISER
2.1The Championships will be organized by the Japan Sailing Federation(JSAF) together with the Local Organising Authority
(LOA)
2.2 Coordination and cooperation with the JapanAssociation for the 2005 World Exposition.
3. VENUE
3.1The event will be based on the Gamagori-city , Aichi-prefecture.
3.2 Air temperatures in April are expected to be1220 deg.C , with wind speeds of 5-25 knots depending on the time of the day. Water temperatures are likely to be above 16 >18 deg.C.
4. RULES
4.1 This is an ISAF sanctioned event governed by:
4.1.1 The ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008 ("RRS") Including App. B-Windsurfing;
4.1.2 The current IFWC (Formula ) and IMCO (Mistral ) Class Rules and Championship Rules;
4.1.3 The Notice of Race (NoR) and the Sailing Instructions (SI’s).
4.1.4 Where there is a conflict between Class Rules and the NoR, the NoR will take precedence;
4.2 IMCO & IFWC arecategory 'C' classes as set out in ISAF Regulation 20-Adverising Code .
5. ELIGIBILITY & DISCIPLINE
5.1 All entries shall meet the requirements of ISAF Regulation 19 – Eligibility Code .
5.2 A minimum of 3 races is required for a valid championship in each fleet/division.
5.3Competitors shall be members of the relevant national class association , which shall be paid up members of IWA ; or paid up
individual members of IWA .
5.4 Membership formalities can be completed on site.
5.5 Competitors shall possess valid third party liability insurance.
6. CLASSES
6.1 Mistral Asian Championship (MAC) & Formula Asian Championship (FWAC)
6.2 These Championship shall be a single discipline 'Open Entry' event for Divisions A and B .
7. DIVISIONS
7.1Gender: Men (A); Women (B);
7.2 A minimum of 5 entries is required to constitute a 'fleet' or a division within a fleet.
8.EQUIPMENT
8.1 All competitors may bring their own equipment.
9.MEASUREMENT
9.1 It is the responsibility of each competitor to ensure that his/her sailboard and equipment conforms to Class Rules.
9.2Measurement and equipment checks may be made throughout the event.
9.3 Competitors shall be on site from 10.00hrs on April3rd, 2005 for registration & measurement.
10. SAIL INSIGNIAS
10.1 (MAC) National letters & sail numbers comply with Class Rule C.9.2.
11.BUOYANCY
11.1 If personal buoyancy is prescribed, each competitor & support boat crew member shall wear, above the waist, a jacket,
harness, or vest with a minimum buoyancy of 4kg. uninflated, in fresh water. The buoyancy shall be tested with a ferrous
metal weight of 4kg. which shall remain supported for a minimum of 5 minutes.
12.LIABILITY
12.1 Competitors take part in all races at their own risk. The LOA, WFJ, JSAF, IMCO , IFWC or any of their officials or
representatives or the sponsors or their officials or representatives are not responsible, under any circumstances, for any
damage, loss or injury either ashore or on the water either to persons or equipment, which may result. Participation in this
event, supporting events and in each race in them is at the sole discretion of the sailor and at his/her own risk.
12.2 Notice is drawn to RRS 4.
13.COURSES
13.1 Olympic trapezoidal courses shall be used.
14. SCORING
14.1 The RRS low points scoring system will apply.
14.1.1Three races in Mistral class and three races in Formula class: are required to be completed to constitute a series.
14.1.2The scoring system is as follows for Mistral and Formula :
(a)When fewer than four races have been completed, a boat's series score will be the total of her race scores.
(b)When four to nineraces races have been completed, a boat's series score will be the total of her race scores
excluding her worst score.
(c)When from ten to elevenraces have been completed, a boat's series score will be the total of her race scores
excluding her two worst scores.
15.INTERNATIONALJURY
15.1 An International Jury will be appointed in accordance with the RRS 70.4. Their decisions will be final and cannot be
appealed.
16.SAILINGINSTRUCTIONS
16.1 The 'Championship SI' will be available at registration as will the Event Programme scheduling social events.
17.COACHES
17.1Coaches are required to register in advance .Coach boats may support competitors , please advise the organisers in
advance. .
17.2 Coaches are required to wear a buoyancy aid when the "Y" flag is flown.
18. SCHEDULE
Mistral class: (11 races will be scheduled) Formula class: (11 races will be scheduled)
April2nd ArrivalApril3rd 1000 hrs -1600hrsRegistration/Measurement
April4th 1000 hrs-1200 hrs Registration/Measurement
1200hrs Opening ceremony
Welcome Party
April5th- April7th 1000 hrs First Possible start/ Racing
April8th 1000 hrs First Possible start/ Racing
1500 hrs Last possible start.
18.00 hrs Prize GivingClosing Party
April 9th Departure
19.MEDALS&PRIZES
19.1 Medals may be awarded to the first three Men/Women in each Class/division depending on entry numbers.
20.TELEVISION&MEDIA
20.1 In registering for the event, competitors automatically grant to the Organising Authority the right in perpetuity to make, use
and show from time to time at their discretion, any motion pictures, still pictures and live, taped or filmed television and other
reproduction of them, taken during the period of the event, for the said Championship as defined in the Notice of Race and
Sailing Instructions in which he/she participates without compensation.
21. BIBS/VESTS & COMPETITORS SAIL BRANDING.
22.1 During racing, competitors may be required by the organisers to wear bibs/vests carrying the event sponsors'
branding; and carry the event sponsor's advertising on their sails. The maximum area that the event sponsor’s branding
may occupy is 600mmX1000mm immediately below batten #4 .The stickers may not be cut or trimmed .
22.DRESSCODE
22.1Smart casual clothes will be required for the Opening & Closing Ceremonies.
22.2 The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry to any person to such events if in their opinion their standard of attire is not
commensurate with the occasion .
23. ACCOMMODATION
23.1 Competitors will be accommodated at a cost ¥5500~¥8000 per day including two meals.
24. AIR TRAVEL/TRANSPORTATION
24.1Take international flights to CENTRAL JAPAN Int.Airport( then
take the bus or Taxi to the border to GAMAGORI (40 Min. drive)( you will be met by a
representative of the LOA who will assist in your transfer to your hotel accommodation.
24.2 Please fax the LOA your flight details advising the number of people in your party and the amount of equipment/luggage to
be carried.
25. REGISTRATION
25.1 The registration office during the regatta only will be in the club house.
25.2 Competitors will be required to produce the following prior to completing registration formalities on site:
-Original Regatta Entry Form (Form 1)
-Evidence of valid third party insurance to the liability value of US $2,500,000
-Proof of age (Passport)
-Parental/legal Guardian Assent (Form 2) if needed
-Measurement Form signed by the Official Measurer
25.3 For more information, please contact:
2005 Mistral Formula Asian Championship Local Organising Authority
Office
4-45-506 Yaguma-st Nakagawa-ku Nagoya-city JAPAN
Tel: +81-52-3626021 Fax: 81-52-3626021
Mr TATSURO MAEJI
26.ENTRIES&PAYMENT
26.1 Competitors shall fax +(81) 52 362 6021or mail an official entry form (Form 1)
26.2 The Entry Forms may be sent by e-mail.or from on-line entry by event site(http//
26.3 Entry fees shall be paid at the time of registration by cash.
26.4 Entry fee is¥15000 .
26.5 Entry shall be made before 20th of March 2005 .
Form 1 REGATTA ENTRY FORM
International Sailing Series,Celebration of EXPO 2005
2005 Mistral Asian Championship and 2005Formula Windsurfing Asian Championship
Last Name...... …… First Name(s)...... …………...... Sail No...... ………….…...Address: Street......
...... City...... Post Code...... Country......
Phone...... Fax...... E-Mail...... Male: Female:
Date of Birth (DD/MM/YY)...... Competitor Coach/Manager Other
Classes (Divisions) please tick:
MACMEN WOMEN
FWAC MEN WOMEN
PAYMENT
Payment for Class fees can be made on site.AGREEMENT
I agree to be bound by the ISAF Racing Rules, the Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions.
Competitor's Signature ______Date ______
FORM 2 Parent or Legal Guardian's Assent.International Sailing Series,Celebration of EXPO 2005
2005 Mistral Asian Championship and 2005Formula Windsurfing Asian Championship
NB If the participant is under eighteen years of age, the following must be completed by the participants parent or legal guardian.
I, being the parent or legal guardian of...... (print sailor's name) hereby confirm that the foregoing Agreement shall be binding on the participant and that I do not object to the above competing in the Championship as specified above
Signature...... Date ...... Print Name......
Parent Legal Guardian (tick)
Send form 1 & 2 to
2005 Mistral & Formula Asian Championship Local Organising Authority
Office 4-45-506 Yaguma-st Nakagawa-ku Nagoya-city JAPAN
Tel: +81-52-3626021 Fax: 81-52-3626021
Mr TATSURO MAEJI
Form 3 ACCOMMODATION RESERVATION FORM
TEAM/GROUP NAME…………………………………………………………………..…………..
TEAM/GROUP LEADER NAME…………………………………………………………………….………..
Please complete the attached form stating the names of each member of your Team/Group.
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Arrival & Departure Dates
I or WE WILL ARRIVE DEPART ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
Arrival date……………...………… by air Flight No: ………….. Arrival time ……………..… from…………………
Departure date ……………………by air Flight No: ……. ……. Departure time …………… to……………………
Payment Conditions
Competitors and team leaders should pay at the site by cash. The LOA will arrange booking
in advance according to the information in FORM 3.
NB:.. If you have any questions on accommodation please contact:
2005 Mistral &Formula Asian Championship Local Organising Authority Office
Tel: +81-52-3626021 Fax: 81-52-3626021
Mr TATSURO MAEJI
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