Moth Open

NOTICE OF RACE

British Moth Open Meeting: Moth Bowl and Bossom's Cup

Medley Sailing Club

The Towpath, Binsey, Oxford, OX2 0NJ

Saturday 8th June 2024 

Entry fee: £15.00 (cash or bank transfer only) 

First race 10.45

The organising authority is Medley Sailing Club.

E-mail: commodore.medleysailingclub@gmail.com

1. Rules

1.1. The event is governed by the rules as defined in the current edition of the Racing Rules of Sailing and Medley Sailing Club Sailing Instructions. 

1.2. Competitors will behave in accordance with the RYA Racing Charter and rules of Medley Sailing Club.  Dogs are allowed, under control, on the grounds but not in the clubhouse.

2. Sailing Instructions

2.1. The Sailing Instructions will be available at registration.

2.2. Unlike previous years the start sequence will be the standard rule 26 sequence (5,4,1 go) rather than the Medley SC club racing sequence. 

3. Communication

Notices to competitors will be posted on the Notice Board/river map to the left of the kitchen counters. 

4. Eligibility and Entry 

4.1. The event is open to all boats of the British Moth class.

4.2. Eligible boats may enter by completing the entry form and submitting it, together with the required fee, on the day at registration, confirming that they and the owner of the boat, if different, agree to the conditions of this NOR.

4.3. Competitors under the age of 18 years, at the time of the event shall be required to complete and submit the parental/guardian's consent form included in the entry form with the Race Committee prior to racing.

4.4. Competitors shall be members of MSC (temporary or full) and visitors/temporary members must also be members of the British Moth Boat Association.

5. Fees

The entry fee is £15 inclusive of refreshments and the 1-day river licence.  

6. Schedule of Races 

Registration from: 9.30

Briefing: 10.15

Race 1: 10.45

Race 2: 12.00 (tbc by the race officer)

Race 3: 14:15hrs (tbc by the race officer)

Race 4: 15:45hrs (Bossom's Cup)

The Race Committee reserves the right to amend on the day taking account of the prevailing conditions.  

7. Scoring System 

7.1. The Low Point scoring system of RRS Appendix A will apply.

7.2. All races will constitute a series towards the Moth Bowl.

7.3. When fewer than 4 races are completed, a boat’s score will be the total of her race scores.

7.4. When 4 races are completed, a boat’s score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score.

7.5. The Bossom's Cup will be awarded to the winner of Race 4.

8. Prizes 

8.1. Prizes will be awarded after the conclusion of the last race:

• Moth Bowl: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 1st lady, 1st Junior

• Bossom's Cup: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

9. Rights to use Names & Likenesses 

Competitors automatically grant to the organising authority without payment the right in perpetuity to make, use and show any motion pictures, still pictures and live, taped or filmed television of or relating to the event. 

10. Insurance

Each boat is required to hold adequate insurance and in particular to hold insurance against third party claims in the sum of at least £3,000,000.

11. River Licence

Each boat is required to hold a River Licence as issued by the Environment Agency for the day of the races.  1-day licences will be provided to visiting competitors within the cost of the entry fee.  Please ensure that you inform us at least a week ahead (by 3rd June) if you require a river licence.

12. Risk Statement

12.1. Competitors, and any family and friends accompanying them, are entirely responsible for their own safety, whether afloat or ashore and nothing, whether in the Notice of Race or Sailing Instructions or, anywhere else reduces this responsibility.

12.2. It is for the competitors to decide whether they and their boat is fit to sail in the conditions in which it will find itself. By launching or going afloat, the competitors confirm that the boat is fit for those conditions and they are competent to sail and compete in the conditions.  Rule 3 of the Racing Rules of Sailing states: “The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone.”  

12.3. Nothing done by the organisers can reduce the responsibility of the owners and/or competitors, nor will it make the organisers responsible for any loss, damage, death or personal injury, however it may have occurred, as a result of the boat taking part in the racing (save to the extent such liability cannot be excluded or limited at law). The organisers encompass everyone helping to run the race and the event, and include without limitation Medley Sailing Club, the race committee, the race officer, and service launch boat.

12.4. Sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk. By taking part in any of the events covered by this notice of race, each competitor agrees and acknowledges that:

• they are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and accept entire responsibility for the exposure of themselves, their crew and their boat to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the event.  

• they are responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew, their boat and their other property whether afloat or ashore.

• they accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by their own actions or omissions;

• their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate;

• the provision of a race management team, service launch, umpires and other officials and volunteers by the organiser does not relieve them of their own responsibilities;

• the provision of a service launch is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather conditions, as can be practically provided in the circumstances; and

• it is their responsibility to familiarise themselves with any risks specific to this venue or this event drawn to their attention in any rules and information produced for the venue or event and to attend any safety briefing held for the event.

13. Privacy Statement

The personal information you provide to the organizing authority will be used to facilitate your participation in the event. If you have agreed to be bound by the Racing Rules of Sailing and the other rules that govern the event (the rules), the legal basis for processing that personal information is contract. If you are not bound by the rules, the legal basis for processing that personal information is legitimate interest. Your personal information will be stored and used in accordance with the organizing authority’s privacy policy. When required by the rules, personal information may be shared with the RYA, your national authority and/or World Sailing. The results of the event and the outcome of any hearing or appeal may be published.

14. Further information

For further information please contact: committee@medleysailingclub.co.uk