Lipton Cup NOR

NOTICE OF RACE

2012 Lipton Cup Regatta

April 27, 28, and 29, 2012

The 2012 Lipton Cup Regatta, sponsored by Smyrna Yacht Club (SYC), will accommodate three offshore racing divisions, during a fun weekend. It is our hope that participants will leave our beautiful facility with a sincere appreciation of the hospitality extended by the membership of our club. We feel that the historical significance of this prestigious cup will grace the weekend with the spirit intended by its donor. The weekend is planned to promote competition and camaraderie, in an ambiance of yacht racing.

Owners, crews, and spouses are invited to the cash bar cocktail parties. Lipton Cup T-shirts, polo shirts, hats, and tickets for the pool party, and breakfasts will be available.

RULES

The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) for 2009 to 2012.

ELIGIBILITY/DIVISIONS

The regatta is open to all sailboats of suitable seaworthiness to participate in near shore racing in the Atlantic Ocean. The seaworthiness of a boat is solely determined by the person entering the boat.

Boats will be entered into three Divisions.
Division 1   -    Boats with spinnakers
Division 2   -    Boats without spinnakers
Division 3   -    Cruising boats, special rules apply.

See 'Team Challenge' under 'Awards' below.

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

Click on "Race Instructions" in the header menu.

VENUE

All courses will be set south of Ponce Inlet off of the City of New Smyrna Beach in the Atlantic Ocean.

COURSES

Courses to be sailed will be listed in the sailing instructions.

HADICAPPING

Racing will be handicapped according the the PHRF system. All PHRFs for the regatta will be assigned by the Lipton Cup Regatta Handicapping Committee.

SCORING

Scoring will be done according to Appendix A of the Racing Rules of Sailing for 2009-2012. The Low Point System will be used. Three races are scheduled. Only one race must be completed to complete the regatta. All races completed will be scored. No scores will be excluded. Ties will be broken according to A8.

BERTHING

SYC Dock master will provide slips as available on a first request basis. Ample anchorage is also available and ferry service will be provided if needed. Please call Smyrna Yacht Club (386-427-4040) to make reservations.

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

Except in an emergency, no vessel shall make or receive radio transmissions not available to all competitors. This restriction also applies to mobile telephones.

AWARDS

Trophies will be awarded to the first three places in each division. The winners of each division will be inscribed on the base of the historic Lipton Cup which is displayed in perpetuity in the Smyrna Yacht Club trophy case.

Team Challenge - Any existing organization, such as a yacht club, sailing club, etc., is eligible to participate in the team challenge. To compete in the team challenge, the organization must have at least three boats entered in the Lipton Cup Regatta. There is no limit to the number of boats that may be entered by each organization. A perpetual trophy will be engraved with the name of the winning organization and will be held in possession of the winning organization until the following year’s regatta. The winning organization will be known as the Lipton Cup Team Challenge Champion for the duration.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

Competitors participate in the regatta at their own risk. See Rule 4 of the RRS “Decision to Race.” The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta.

INSURANCE

Each competitor shall be insured with third party liability insurance with a minimum cover of $300,000 per event or the equivalent.

EVENT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, APRIL 27

1700 - 1900

Welcome by Commodore Ronald Blackwood, registration,
hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, and general skipper's meeting

SATURDAY, APRIL 28

0700 - 0800	Registration for "Late Comers" (Coffee and Donuts.)
O800	Skippers' meeting at the Tiki
1000	Start of the first division of the first race on the ocean, followed by other divisions. The second race will immediately follow the finish of the first race.
1830	Pool Party with entertainment and cash bar. Reservations requested.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29

0800	Breakfast buffet. Please make a reservation.
1100	Start of the first division of the race on the ocean, followed by other divisions
1730	Awards presentation, hors d'oeuvres and cash bar, projection show in the wheel room

Monday, April 30 is a makeup race day if all races are cancelled due to weather.

EVENT COSTS (Credit cards are accepted for food and beverages.)

Advanced Registration (Before April 26, 2012)	$50
USSA Members	$45
Late Registration after April 26, 2012	$55
Lipton Cup T-shirts (One free for each skipper)	$15
Lipton Cup Caps	$10
Lipton Cup Polo Shirts	$25
Pool Party	$25 (includes tax and tip)
Breakfast Buffet	$ 12 (includes tax and tip)
Cash Bar	Per Drink Charge

REGISTRATION

You may register online by clicking on ENTRY FORM in the header menu. You may also print out the application form and mail it to Smyrna Yacht Club, P.O. Box 1560, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32170 (phone 386-427-4040).

Early registration discount applies until April 26, 2012. Checks will not be deposited until the Monday following the regatta, so if you change your plans, just call our office by noon, April 30, 2012, and your check will be returned. Those who register by April 26 may pick up their race packet at the Race Committee desk at the Tiki upon arrival. You may also register in person at SYC on April 27 or 28.

Each captain will receive a monogrammed T-shirt. Additional T-shirts, hats, and polo shirts will be on sale while they last.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information or contact John Jacobs or click on the "Contact Us" in the header menu.