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Olympic Classes

Handbook

2018

V2 12 01 18

Olympic Classes Handbook 2018

Racing Department

Royal Yachting Association

RYA House

Ensign Way

Hamble

Hampshire

SO31 4YA

Tel: +44 (0) 2380 604 100

Fax: +44 (0) 2380 604 290

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.britishsailingteam.com

Useful Websites:

World Sailing…………………………………………….. www.sailing.org

British Olympic Association………………….…….....www.teamgb.com

UK Anti – Doping ……………….…………………..…www.ukad.org.uk

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.rya.org.uk/britishsailingteam/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.sailing.org/

http://www.teamgb.com/

http://www.ukad.org.uk/

Contents

Racing Charter ............................................................................................ 7

Application of RYA Racing Charter .......................................................... 9

British Sailing Team Programme ............................................................ 10

RYA Racing Staff ...................................................................................... 15

Olympic Steering Group (OSG) .............................................................. 17

British Sailing Team Coaches ................................................................. 18

British Sailing Team Support Staff.......................................................... 20

Class Association Contacts ..................................................................... 22

Olympic Classes Event Programme and Qualification System ......... 24

Finn Programme 2018 .............................................................................. 27

470 Programme 2018 ............................................................................... 29

49er Programme 2018 ............................................................................. 31

49erFX Programme 2018 ........................................................................ 33

Nacra 17 Programme 2018 ..................................................................... 35

Laser Programme 2018 ........................................................................... 37

Radial Programme 2018 .......................................................................... 39

RS: X Programme 2018 ........................................................................... 41

2.4mR Programme 2018 .......................................................................... 43

Venue Information ..................................................................................... 44

2017 RYA National Rankings .................................................................. 45

Notice of Race RYA Olympic Classes Spring Series 2018 ................ 46

_____________________________________________________________ RYA Olympic Classes Handbook 4

Foreword

Welcome to the 2018 Olympic Classes Handbook (OCH). 2017 was

another very successful season with Britain once again delivering

more medals in Olympic Class competition than any other nation. It

also saw a change in team management with both Mark Robinson

and myself new to the team. We are very excited about the prospects

for Tokyo 2020 and we are both looking forward to the challenges

that lie ahead. It certainly doesn’t get any easier to win an Olympic

medal and so we need to continually raise the bar.

The Sailing World Cup Series will continue to play a key part in a

sailor’s Olympic campaign, both for seasoned campaigners and

aspirants alike. In 2018 a shortened series will climax with a final in

the 2024 Olympic venue in Marseille in June. This will be followed by

the start of a new series in September, with an opening regatta in the

2020 Olympic venue, Enoshima. In addition, the range of class

championships and EUROSAF events, provide numerous

opportunities for high quality competition.

Whilst Paralympic sailing will not feature in Tokyo 2020, we remain

committed to working alongside World Sailing and other nations to

get the sport reinstated in 2024. We have agreed a programme of

grants, coaching and other support, which will assist sailors with

potential future Paralympic aspirations to attend key events. This will

enable them to still campaign at the highest level, whilst deliberations

surrounding the sport’s Paralympic future continue. Continued

participation in key events by competitors from all over the world will

be crucial to the attempt to get Paralympic sailing reinstated in 2024.

The Olympic Classes Handbook (OCH) remains an important tool for

aspiring Olympic sailors and provides information regarding:

All Olympic sailing programmes

Olympic class events and qualification events

Eligibility and the systems used to provide travel grants to

key international regattas

Entry criteria to the World Class Programme


It remains a live document subject to revision, and the latest version

can be viewed on the British Sailing Team website.

As part of the process to develop aspiring talent transferring from the

Youth Classes into the Olympic Classes, we will be continuing our

new programme, the Podium Potential Pathway (P3) squad. This

programme supports sailors through a transition which often comes

at a challenging time. Sailors are often required to balance their

commitment to the sport together with the demands of higher

education.

Sailors aspiring to join Podium Potential Pathway (P3), the Podium

Potential Squad (P2) or the World Class Podium Squad (P1) should

refer to the pages which outline the eligibility criteria. It should be

noted that this is the criteria in order to be considered for selection

and that simply achieving the criteria will not automatically ensure a

squad place. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility,

please contact the Podium Potential or Pathway Managers in the first

instance.

The RYA continues to run an Olympic Classes Spring Series for all

classes (except Laser and Radial - see their class pages for details)

in conjunction with the class associations. This is compulsory for all

sailors on the Podium Potential Pathway (P3). Please find details of

the class organised events in the relevant class calendar. The RYA

organised events will be held as follows:

3rd / 4th February 2018, WPNSA

10th / 11th March 2018, WPNSA

The 2018 domestic calendar is rounded off with the RYA National

Ranking Series. This is compulsory for all sailors on the World Class

Programme. Please find details of the class organised events in the

relevant class calendar. The RYA organised events will be held as

follows:

27th / 28th October 2018, WPNSA

3rd / 4th November 2018, WPNSA

http://www.rya.org.uk/britishsailingteam/crewroom/Pages/OlympicClassesHandbook.aspx


The RYA Olympic Classes Spring Series and the RYA National

Ranking Series continue to form part of the Qualification Series for

grants and places at selected international events.

The Notice of Race (NOR) for the RYA Olympic Classes Spring

Series can be found on page 47 in this booklet. This will also be

posted on the RYA Events website.

Rio 2016, where the sailing team contributed to such an inspiring

Team GB performance, already seems like a distant memory. Tokyo

2020 is now fast approaching and qualifying our nation’s entry in all

10 Olympic Classes at the combined Olympic Class World

Championships in Aarhus in August is an important stepping stone

along the way. You can rest assured that we will leave no stone

unturned in our quest for Olympic success in Tokyo 2020 and by

working together we can remain the most successful sailing nation in

the world.

I wish you a hugely successful and rewarding year of training and

competition in 2018.

Ian Walker MBE

RYA Director of Racing & Performance Director


Racing Charter

Objectives

To provide the framework for everyone to enjoy the sport of sailboat

racing in whatever capacity and to whatever level the individual

desires.

To ensure that the sport of sailboat racing welcomes all people and

treats them equally.

To ensure that those who experience sailboat racing are encouraged

to continue.

Principles and Practices

The sport welcomes all participants; it relies largely on self-

compliance and self-policing. Those that deliberately take unfair

advantage of this or behave in an inappropriate manner, either on or

off the water, can expect action to be taken against them.

Competitors agree to compete in compliance with the rules and

behave in accordance with accepted standards of sailboat racing.

When involved in a genuine dispute, all parties to the dispute and

those deciding the matter will use the established procedures for

achieving resolution.

Foul or abusive language, intimidation, aggressive behaviour or lack

of respect for others and their property will not be tolerated.

Organisers, officials and other providers of sailboat racing agree to

provide the fairest racing possible. This includes encouraging feed-


back and facilitating the resolution of genuine disputes (including

protests) in a timely and proper manner.

Coaches and other advisers agree to encourage their competitors to

compete, and behave in compliance with the above principles and

practices.

This Charter applies equally to those who organise, manage, coach,

advise, judge, provide services and compete (including those who

support competitors) in sailboat racing.

The RYA encourages the adoption and implementation of this

Charter, and provides guidance and support to individuals and

organisations to assist implementation. This guidance and support is

consistent with the practices of World Sailing.

For further information visit

http://www.rya.org.uk/racing/Pages/RacingCharter.aspx




Application of RYA Racing Charter

Through its Racing Charter, the RYA seeks to promote fair and enjoyable racing for all. What competitors should expect:

Racing that, as far as possible, is fair, enjoyable and safe

Shore facilities, administration and race management to acceptable standards and appropriate to the event

A way to complain or make a suggestion, and a response to complaints and suggestions

Prompt resolution of any disputes What is expected of competitors:

Courtesy and respect to other competitors, officials, and other users of the water, both afloat and ashore

Compliance with the rules, and take a penalty when required by the rules

Use of the provided services to resolve any disputes Resolution of Racing Disputes:

The RYA encourages the adoption of the exoneration penalty, advisory hearings and RYA arbitration in addition to protest hearings to improve the understanding of and compliance with the Racing Rules of Sailing. See http://www.rya.org.uk/racing/raceofficials/Pages/AdvisoryServices.aspx Unacceptable Behaviour:

The RYA encourages the use of rule 69 and rule 2 to penalise and deter unacceptable behaviour both on and off the water. Guidelines on their application in the UK are included on the RYA website.

See http://www.rya.org.uk/racing/racingrules/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.rya.org.uk/racing/raceofficials/Pages/AdvisoryServices.aspx

http://www.rya.org.uk/racing/raceofficials/Pages/AdvisoryServices.aspx

http://www.rya.org.uk/racing/racingrules/Pages/default.aspx

British Sailing Team Programme

Guidelines for Eligibility

The following is a guide to help you establish whether you could be considered for inclusion in the World Class

programme at one of six levels. The tables below should be read in conjunction with the Criteria Notes.

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Maximum 2 years before transition to Top 8 at Worlds (B level)

Top 15 Top 10 £15000

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UK base – British Sailing Team Weymouth and Portland ‘hub’

Maximum 2 years before transition to Top 15 at Worlds (C level)

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P3 Programme Entry Criteria:

Minimum top 10% Youth and/or Junior international performer at Class World or

Europeans or Youth Sailing World Championships and/or meets the needs of the

programme.

Demonstrate achievement of the benchmark standards in the fitness preparation

and commitment / behaviours expected of the World Class Programme.

Has an agreed individual / team development and action plan for an appropriate

Olympic class.

Has the required Olympic class boat or feeder boat (as determined by the RYA)

and team (DH)

Has submitted a suitable programme in collaboration with the relevant Youth

Pathway Manager.

Expected to achieve transition to E level within 3 years/

P3 sailors may also receive:

‘Hub’ camp based, Weymouth and

Portland, coaching and sports science

and medicine support.

Coach support to targeted class age

group and European based multi-class

international EUROSAF events.


Criteria Notes:

In addition to the guidance criteria above, consideration for

inclusion at all levels is based on cyclical number fluctuations

and constraints, World Sailing Class changes and RYA World

Class Programme strategies driven by the best use of resources

to meet the medal winning aims of the World Class Programme,

as directed by the RYA Director of Racing.

To be eligible for consideration for selection to the World Class

Podium Programme (P1) sailors must have an Olympic Games

focussed programme and a realistic chance of winning a medal

in a major international competition within 4 years, in addition to

meeting the performance criteria.

Levels of support offered to Podium athletes can be at different

levels subject to individual programme. For sailors in the WCP

further information can be found in the Athlete Handbook on the

RYA website.

Performance criteria are minimum requirements to be considered

for selection to the WCP – simply achieving the criteria will not

automatically result in a squad place.

Results are athletes (not nations) and European Championship

results exclude non – Europeans.

The length of time a sailor remains at a level will be continually

reviewed, however, as a guideline, sailors are expected to re-

qualify as a minimum as follows:

Level A – at one of the next two World Championships (or

appropriate Olympics/Pre-Olympics).

Levels B - at either the next World or European Championships

(or appropriate Olympics/Pre-Olympics).


In addition to the performance criteria, athletes also need to meet

and maintain the relevant profiling benchmark standards and

exhibit the values and behaviours of the programme.

A or B status sailors who change boat will drop one funding level

except in exceptional circumstances and will then be required to

deliver a qualifying result at the next qualifying event.

A or B status doublehanded sailors who change crew will drop

one funding level except in exceptional circumstances and will

then be required to deliver a qualifying result at the next

qualifying event.

Where crew or class changes result in doublehanded sailors

having different funding levels, their funding level will be

equalised to the level achieved at the next qualification event.

Funding is subject to sailors maintaining the terms of their RYA

World Class Agreements.


RYA Racing Staff

Name Ian Walker

Position Director of Racing

Telephone 02380 604 100

Mobile 07909 976 142

Email [email protected]

Name Anna Warren

Position Racing Operations Manager

Direct Dial 02380 604 156

Mobile 07834 253 182


Name Mark Robinson

Position Olympic Performance Manager


Mobile 07771 850 252


Name Barrie Edgington

Position Olympic Podium Potential Manager


Mobile 07775 758 773


Name Will Carson

Position Racing Communications Manager


Mobile 07845 283 456


Name Sasha Lines

Position Olympic Operations Manager


Mobile 07775 857 649



Name Caroline Hoy

Position Senior Olympic Programme Administrator



Name Zoe Draper

Position Senior Olympic Programme Administrator



Name Adriana Wright

Position Sponsorship Officer


Mobile 07787 403 288


Name Jackie Reid

Position Safeguarding and Equality Manager



Name Mark Nicholls

Position Youth Racing Manager

Mobile 07766 540 224


Name Roy McCubbin

Position Double Handed Pathway Manager

Mobile 07717 495 581


Name Tim Hall

Position Single Handed Pathway Manager

Mobile 07901 822 844



Olympic Steering Group (OSG)

Name Jarrod Simpson (Chairman)

Address c/o RYA House, Ensign Way, Hamble, SO31 4YA

Mobile 07717 302 873


Name Rob Andrews


Mobile 07970 829 244


Name Saskia Clark


Mobile 07748 176 464


Name Sarah Gosling


Mobile 07836 330 770


Name Mark Robinson

Address RYA House, Ensign Way, Hamble, SO31 4YA

Mobile 07771 850 252


Name Ian Walker

Address RYA House, Ensign Way, Hamble, SO31 4YA

Mobile 07909 976 142



British Sailing Team Coaches

Class Finn Podium

Coach Matt Howard

Mobile 07919 163 402


Class 49erFX Podium

Coach Ian Martin

Mobile 07818 402 273


Class 470 Women Podium

Coach Elliot Willis

Mobile 07990 782 339


Class Nacra 17 Podium

Coach Hugh Styles

Mobile 07712 760 524


Class Laser Podium

Coach Chris Gowers

Mobile 07768 011 863


Class Radial Podium

Coach Penny Clark

Mobile 07747 046 573


Class 49er Podium

Coach Ben Rhodes

Mobile 07793 497 649



Class RS:X Men Podium

Coach Dom Tidey

Mobile 07967 619 018


Class RS:X Women Podium

Coach Barrie Edgington

Mobile 07775 758 773


Class Lead Pathway Men’s Single Handed

Coach James Gray

Mobile 07751 355 592


Class Lead Pathway Double Handed Symmetric Coach Jonny McGovern Mobile 07535 701 961


Class Lead Pathway Double Handed Asymmetric

Coach Nick Redding

Mobile 07748 136 742


Class Lead Pathway Windsurfing

Coach Oli Woodcock

Mobile 07812 575 105



British Sailing Team Support Staff

Name Paul Mullan

Position Head of Sports Science and Sports Medicine

Mobile 07880 732 991


Name Lily Devine

Position Lead Physiotherapist

Mobile 07714 103 929


Name Matt Tinsley

Position Physiotherapist

Mobile 07703 191 603


Name Simon Crampton

Position Lead Psychologist

Mobile 07713 093 338


Name Sophie Walton

Position Psychologist

Mobile 07979 593 128


Name Alex Hopson

Position Strength & Conditioning Coach

Mobile 07795 060 116


Name Ian White

Position Physiologist

Mobile 07904 102 257



Name Alex Anastasiou

Position Physiologist

Mobile 07920 045 756


Name Carl Douglas

Position Performance Skills Coach

Mobile 07984 449 989


Name Dr. David Gorrod

Position Honorary Medical Officer

Telephone 02380 448 558

Mobile 07768 293 943


Name Brad Bradbury

Position RYA Equipment Store Manager

Telephone 02380 693 384

Mobile 07880 359 469


Name Phil Martin

Position RYA Bosun

Telephone 02380 693 384



Class Association Contacts

Class Finn

International Website www.finnclass.org/

UK Website www.finnuk.org.uk

Secretary Martin Hughes

Telephone Number 07825 046 359

Email Address [email protected]

Class Laser and Radial

International Website www.laserinternational.org/

UK Website www.laser.org.uk

Secretary Dorothy Beadsworth



Class 470 Men and Women

International Website www.470.org

UK Website www.gbr470class.com

Secretary Neil Marsden


Class 49er and 49erFX

International Website www.49er.org

UK Website www.49er.org.uk

Secretary Simon Hiscocks



Class Nacra 17

International Website www.nacra17class.com

UK Website www.nacra17.co.uk

Class Manager Ben Remocker


http://www.finnclass.org/

http://www.finnuk.org.uk/

http://www.laserinternational.org/

http://www.laser.org.uk/

http://www.470.org/

https://www.gbr470class.com/

http://www.49er.org/

http://www.49er.org.uk/

http://www.nacra17class.com/

http://nacra17.co.uk/?page_id=34


Class RS:X

International Website www.rsxclass.com

Chairperson Nigel Ashworth



Class UK Windsurfing Association

UK Website www.ukwindsurfing.com

Chairperson Bob Ingram



Class 2.4mR

International Website www.inter24metre.org

Chairperson Megan Pascoe



http://www.rsxclass.com/

https://ukwindsurfing.com/


http://www.inter24metre.org/


Olympic Classes Event Programme and

Qualification System

The following pages show the current programme of events for

Olympic classes. It also indicates how grants and event qualification

places, where applicable, will be allocated to sailors. Further details

regarding how the process is managed can be found below and also

on the relevant class page. The events programme and, from time to

time the qualification system, is subject to change and therefore the

latest and applicable version of this document remains online on the

British Sailing Team website.

RYA Grants

The RYA provides a limited amount of grant support to sailors, who

are not on the World Class Programme at levels A - E, to help them

attend Senior and Junior European Championships and key

EUROSAF events. Sailing World Cup events and Senior World

Championships will usually not be supported. The grant is

approximately the traveling costs, based on double or triple trailing,

calculated by the RYA.

The grant amounts are dependent upon the levels of funding

available and are normally paid one month prior to the event. All

grants are repayable immediately if the sailor does not attend the

regatta for any reason. Grants will not be handed down in the event

of the grant winner not attending the event.

Grant recipients are subject to an RYA code of conduct which must

be signed and returned before payment will be made.

Qualification System

The qualification systems for all of the available grants and/or places

are shown in this booklet under each class programme.

http://www.rya.org.uk/britishsailingteam/crewroom/Pages/OlympicClassesHandbook.aspx


Qualification Series Standings for 470, Finn, RS:X, Nacra 17, 49er,

49erFX and 2.4mR can be found here.

Laser and Radial Ladder Standings and the qualifying system for

sailors’ places to Europeans can be found on the UKLA Website.

The Sailing World Cup Qualification System can be found here.

Qualification Series: Best 2 events from last 3

Scoring System

The events discard system for grant qualification for events is

outlined on the respective class page in this booklet. The

Qualification Series results table is formed using the overall finishing

positions of individual events in the series.

In the event of the cancellation without racing of an individual

Qualification Series event, either in advance or at the event, due to

unforeseen circumstances, unsuitable weather, lack of entries etc.,

the Qualification Series will disregard this event for the purpose of

grant allocation and standings.

For multi handed classes the grant goes to the helm and is awarded

based on the results of the helm.

Exceeding EUROSAF and Sailing World Cup Entry Quotas

Where GBR entries to EUROSAF, Sailing World Cup or other events

exceed the quota set by the organisers, entries given to the RYA will

be allocated based on the system used for grant qualification for that

event.

If no grants are available for the event, entries given to the RYA will

be allocated based on the National Rankings taken on the final

deadline for entries date, as specified in the Notice of Race. The RYA

reserves the right to select A and B status sailors.

http://www.rya.org.uk/britishsailingteam/events/Pages/RYANatRankingSeries.aspx

http://www.laser.org.uk/

http://www.sailing.org/worldcup/onb.php


Qualification for 2018 Sailing World Championships

1. All sailors who would like to request entry to represent GBR at the

2018 Sailing World Championships shall register with the RYA by 1st

February 2018 by sending an email to this effect to Sasha Lines

[email protected]. Late applications for entries will be

accepted at the sole discretion of the RYA Olympic Steering Group.

2. A link to the qualification system can be found here:

3. World Sailing requires Member National Authorities (which is the

RYA for GBR sailors) to the nominate sailors who will participate at

the 2018 Sailing Worlds Championships.

4. Given the complex qualification process, the RYA needs to have in

place an entry Priority Ranking List.

5. The OSG will determine the RYA’s entry Priority Ranking List for

GBR. The OSG will use any information it thinks is relevant to create

the Priority Ranking List, including the following primary indicators:

a. RYA World Class Programme A and B status sailors.

b. International Indicator Event(s) as per the table below, on a

cumulative series score with ties broken on the basis of the last

event.

c. 2017 National Ranking Series / UKLA Ladder (as appropriate).

6. For the purpose of clarity, ‘Indicators’ are not ‘Qualifiers’

7. The OSG will use its best endeavours to announce the selected

sailor(s) in each class on or before 1 June 2018.


http://www.sailing.org/tools/documents/Aarhus2018WorldsQualificationSystemFINAL1.11.17-%5b23259%5d.pdf


Finn Programme 2018


Finn Grants and Qualification

For qualification for 2018 Sailing World Championships, please see page 26. * In the event that the recipient also qualifies for a grant from the class association, the RYA will award 50% of the grant.


Event Qualification Grants GBR Places Princess Sofia 2018 Qualification series at

06/11/2017 1 EUROSAF

system

Finn Europeans 2018 Qualification series at

06/11/2017 1 Class system

Medemblik 2018 Qualification series at

05/02/2018 1 EUROSAF

system

Kiel Week 2018 Qualification series at

07/05/2018 1 EUROSAF

system

Finn Silver Cup 2018 Qualification series at

04/06/2018 1 * Class system

Palamos 2018 Qualification series at 05/11/2018

1 EUROSAF system

Princess Sofia 2019 Qualification series at 05/11/2018

1 EUROSAF system


470 Programme 2018


470 Grants and Qualification

For qualification for 2018 Sailing World Championships, please see page 26.


Event Qualification Grants GBR Places Princess Sofia 2018 Qualification series

at 06/11/2017

2 x Men

2 x Women

EUROSAF

system

470 Europeans 2018 Qualification series

at 05/02/2018 2 x Men

2 x Women Class system

Medemblik 2018 Qualification series

at 23/04/2018 2 x Men

2 x Women

EUROSAF

system

Kiel Week 2018 Qualification series

at 23/04/2018

2 x Men

2 x Women

EUROSAF

system

470 Junior Europeans

2018

Qualification series

at 23/04/2018

2 x Men


470 Junior Worlds

2018

Qualification series

at 23/04/2018

2 x Men

2 x Women

1

Class system

Palamos 2018 Qualification series

at 05/11/2018

2 x Men

2 x Women

EUROSAF

system

Princess Sofia 2019 Qualification series

at 05/11/2018

2 x Men

2 x Women

EUROSAF

system


49er Programme 2018


49er Grants and Qualification

For qualification for 2018 Sailing World Championships, please see

page 26.


Event Qualification Grants GBR Places Princess Sofia 2018 Qualification Series at

20/11/2017 2 EUROSAF

system


23/04/2018 2 EUROSAF

system


23/04/2018 2 EUROSAF

system

49er Europeans

2018

Qualification series at


49er Junior Worlds

2018



Palamos 2018 Qualification series at

05/11/2018 2 EUROSAF

system

Princess Sofia 2019 Qualification series at

05/11/2018 2 EUROSAF

system


49erFX Programme 2018


49erFX Grants and Qualification



Event Qualification Grants GBR Places Princess Sofia 2018 Qualification Series at

20/11/2017 2 EUROSAF

system


23/04/2018 2 EUROSAF

system


23/04/2018 2 EUROSAF

system

49er Europeans

2018



49er Junior Worlds

2018



Palamos 2018 Qualification series at

05/11/2018 2 EUROSAF

system


05/11/2018 2 EUROSAF

system


Nacra 17 Programme 2018


Nacra 17 Grants and Qualification




06/11/2017 1 EUROSAF

system


12/03/2018 1 EUROSAF

system


12/03/2018 1 EUROSAF

system

Nacra 17 Europeans

2018



Nacra Junior Worlds

2018




05/11/2018 1 EUROSAF

system


Laser Programme 2018


Laser Grants and Qualification


page 26.

* This grant will not be awarded if the recipient also qualifies for a

grant from RYA British Youth Sailing.

Qualification Series: UKLA Ladder

Event Qualification Grants GBR Places Princess Sofia 2018 UKLA Ladder

23/10/2017 2 EUROSAF

system

Laser Europeans 2018 UKLA Ladder


Medemblik 2018 UKLA Ladder

16/04/2018 2 EUROSAF

system

Kiel Week 2018 UKLA Ladder

16/04/2018 2 * EUROSAF

system

Palamos 2018 UKLA Ladder

22/10/2018 2 * EUROSAF

system

Princess Sofia 2019 UKLA Ladder

22/10/2018 2 EUROSAF

system


Radial Programme 2018


Radial Grants and Qualification


page 26.

* This grant will not be awarded if the recipient also qualifies for a

grant from RYA British Youth Sailing.

Qualification Series: UKLA Ladder

Event Qualification Grants GBR Places Princess Sofia 2018 UKLA Ladder

23/10/2017 2 EUROSAF

system

Laser Europeans 2018 UKLA Ladder


Medemblik 2018 UKLA Ladder

16/04/2018 2 EUROSAF

system

Kiel Week 2018 UKLA Ladder

16/04/2018 2 * EUROSAF

system

Palamos 2018 UKLA Ladder

22/10/2018 2 * EUROSAF

system

Princess Sofia 2019 UKLA Ladder

22/10/2018 2 EUROSAF

system


RS: X Programme 2018


RS:X Grants and Qualification


page 26.



06/11/2017

2 x Men

2 x Women

EUROSAF

system


26/03/2018 2 x Men

2 x Women

EUROSAF

system

RS:X Europeans

2018


26/03/2018

2 x Men



05/11/2018

2 x Men

2 x Women

EUROSAF

system


2.4mR Programme 2018


Venue Information

Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy (WPNSA)

Osprey Quay

Portland

Dorset

DT5 1SA

Tel: 01305 866000

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.wpnsa.org.uk


http://www.wpnsa.org.uk/


2017 RYA National Rankings

As of 6th November 2017


Notice of Race

RYA Olympic Classes Spring Series 2018

Event 1: 3rd and 4th February (WPNSA) Event 2: 10th and 11th March (WPNSA) RYA Racing Events Website

The Organising Authority shall be the RYA and WPNSA.

Rules 1.1. The races will be governed by the rules as defined in the RYA

Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS).

Advertising 2.1 Boats may be required to display bow numbers and advertising

chosen and supplied by the Organising Authority.

Classes 3.1 Racing at all or some of the nominated events in the RYA Olympic

Classes Spring Series 2018 will be in the following classes:

Information regarding which classes will be competing and other events that will be used for classes’ RYA Olympic Classes Spring Series 2018 and Grant Qualification Events can be found in the RYA Olympic Classes Fixture Booklet, which is updated on the British Sailing Team Website.

Event 1 Event 2

RSX 9.5 RSX 9.5

RSX 8.5 RSX 8.5

Nacra 17 Nacra 17

2.4mR 2.4mR

470 Men

470 Women

470 Mixed

49er

49er FX

Finn

http://www.rya.org.uk/racing-events

http://www.rya.org.uk/britishsailingteam/crewroom


Eligibility and Entry 4.1 Entries for each event should be made in advance online via the

Racing Events Website no later than the date listed under Fees (5.2). Entry for non RYA run events will be as per the class association’s discretion.

4.2 Late entries will incur an increased entry fee. 4.3 Three class entries are required, by Monday 29th January for Event

1 and Monday 5th March for Event 2, for racing to take place for that class.

4.4 All sailors under 18 years of age must produce a completed parent/guardian consent form available on the RYA Events website. Without a completed form, sailors under the age of 18 will not be allowed to register.

Fees 5.1 The entry fees for Events 1 and 2.

5.2 The Late Entry fee will apply for those entries received after the

following date for each event: 5.2.1 Event 1: Entries received after 12pm on Monday 29th

January 2018. 5.2.2 Event 2: Entries received after 12pm on Monday 5th

March 2018 5.3 If the class is cancelled by the Organising Authority, a full refund

will be offered.

5.4 If an entry is cancelled by the competitor, the entry fee will be refunded as follows:

Entry Fee Late Entry Fee

Single Hander £45.00 £60.00

Double Hander £55.00 £70.00

Event 1 Event 2

Cancellation Date

Entry Fee Refunded

Cancellation Date

Entry Fee Refunded

Before 29th January

80% Before 5th March

80%

After 29th January

0% After 5th March 0%

http://www.rya.org.uk/racing-events/Pages/hub.aspx


Format

6.1 For all classes there will be a maximum of 5 races per day, apart from the RS:X where there will be a maximum of 4 races per day, using a shorter race format. Addendum Q will apply at nominated events as outlined in the Sailing Instruction.

Schedule 7.1 Registration for competitors will take place in the Race Office

between 0930 and 1000 on the first day of racing. The location of the Race Office will be detailed in the Sailing Instructions.

7.2 The warning for the first race is scheduled to be no earlier than 11:30 on the first day of racing.

7.3 On the last day of racing, no warning signal will be made after 1500.

7.4 The event prize giving will take place as soon as possible after racing on the following dates:- 7.4.1 Sunday 4th February 7.4.2 Sunday 11th March

Measurement 8.1 Each boat shall have a valid measurement certificate (if required

by class rules). Boats shall use the approved National Code Letters on their sails as required by the RRS.

8.2 During an event, equipment shall only be replaced with permission of the Jury.

Sailing Instructions 9.1 Sailing Instructions and Local Instructions will be available at

Registration.

Venue 10.1 The regatta will be held at Weymouth and Portland National

Sailing Academy. 10.2 The racing areas will be Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour.

The Courses 11.1 The courses will be Windward/Leeward or Trapezoid.

Penalty System 12.1 For the 49er, 49er FX and Nacra 17 classes the rule 44.1 and 44.2

are changed so that only one turn, including one tack and gybe, is required.

Scoring 13.1 The Low Points Scoring System will be used at all events.


13.2 The RYA Olympic Classes Spring Series winner will be scored on the total points of the final finishing position in all nominated class National Ranking events.

Support Boats 14.1 Support boats will need to register in the race office as per NOR

7.1. If called upon support boats will be required to act as rescue boats.

Electronic Equipment 15.1 The organisers may require competitors to carry electronic

recording equipment. Prizes

16.1 Prizes for the RYA Olympic Classes Spring Series 2018 winners will be awarded on the final day of racing at the last Spring Series event for that class.

Risk Statement Rule 4 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.” Sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore involves an element of risk. By taking part in the event, each competitor agrees and acknowledges that: a) They are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and accept responsibility for the exposure of themselves, their crew and their boat to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the event; b) They are responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew, their boat and their other property whether afloat or ashore; c) They accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by their own actions or omissions; d) Their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate; e) The provision of a race management team, patrol boats, umpires and other officials and volunteers by the organiser does not relieve them of their own responsibilities; f) The provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather conditions, as can be practically provided in the circumstances; g) 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 at the venue;

Insurance 17.1 The 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.


Image: Nacra 17s Racing Credit: Richard Langdon / British Sailing Team

Image: Dylan Fletcher & Stuart Bithell Credit: Ben Rhodes / British Sailing Team

Image: Emma Wilson Credit: Sailing Energy / World Sailing

Image: Katherine Grainger (UK Sport): Image Comms / British Sailing Team

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