2004 Raceboard World Championship & 2004 Raceboard Masters European Championship
Mondello, Sicily, Italy – May 17^th > 21^st 2004
An International Windsurfing Association sanctioned event

1. EVENT
1.1 The 2004 Raceboard World Championship (RWC) and Raceboard Masters European Championship (RMEC) will be held from May 15^th > 21^st 2004

2. ORGANIZER
2.1 The Championships will be organized by Albaria together with the International Raceboard Class Association (IRCA) and the FIV for and on behalf of and under specified conditions laid down by IRCA in co-operation wth the ISAF.

3. VENUE
3.1 The event will be based at the Albaria Club, Mondello which is about 30 minutes by car from the airport. The average conditions that can be expected in May are wind speeds between 10 > 20 knots; Water temperature+22C; and Air temperature is +25C

4. RULES
4.1 This is an ISAF sanctioned event governed by:
4.1.1 The Rules as defined in the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing for 2001 - 2004 ("RRS")
4.1.2 Alterations to the SIs must be approved by the Class’s Race Supervisor;
4.1.6 Attendance at the Prize Giving & Closing Ceremony is mandatory for coaches, team leaders & competitors;
4.2 The Raceboard class is a category 'C’ class as set out in ISAF Regulation 20 - Advertising Code
5. ELIGIBILITY & DISCIPLINE
5.1 All entries shall meet the requirements of RRS Appendices Section 2 - Part 2 – Appendix 2
5.2 A minimum of 3 races is required for a valid Championship. Both classes shall race together.
5.3 Competitors shall possess valid third party liability insurance.
5.4 Competitors shall be members of the relevant National class association or of the relevant International class. National Associations shall have paid their annual fees to the IWA who are empowered to receive these on behalf of the classes.
5.5 Class Membership formalities can be completed on site.
6.  CLASSES
6.1 RACEBOARD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (RWC)
6.1.1 The Championship shall be a single discipline 'Open Entry' event for men and women of division 'A', &  ‘B’ sailing with Raceboard equipment, in a 10 race series over 5 days.
6.2 RACEBOARD MASTERS EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP (RMEC)
6.2.1 The Championship shall be a single discipline 'Open Entry' event for men and women of divisions 'C', ‘D’ & ‘E’ sailing with Raceboard equipment.  Men & women shall race together, in a 10 race series over 5 days. 6.2.1 There may be separate Prizes for ‘D’ - Grand Masters & ‘E’ - Veterans

7. DIVISIONS
7.1 Gender:
Men (A)         Women (B)
7.2 Age:
7.2.1 A competitor must have reached the minimum age limit, in the relevant division, by Dec. 31st 2003. 7.2.2 A competitor must not be older than the maximum age limit, in the relevant division, by Dec. 31^st 2004 7.2.3 A Master (C) is a man who has reached the age of 35 (1968>) or for a woman, 30 (1973>).
7.2.4 A Grand Master (D) is a man who has reached the age of 45 (1958 >) or for a woman 40 (1963>)
7.2.5 A Veteran (E) is a man who has reached the age of 55 (1948>) or for a woman 50 (1953>)

7.3 General
7.3.1 Only divisions specified within each championship will apply. A minimum of 5 entries is required to constitute a 'class' or a division within a class.

8. EQUIPMENT
8.1 All competitors may bring their own equipment.
8.2 The Organization will supply Mistral One Designe complete boards on request; the hiring costs will be available at the secretary of Albaria, by Mrs. Linda.

9. MEASUREMENT.
9.1 Each Competitor shall ensure that his/her sailboard and equipment conforms to the relevant Class Rules. 9.2 Measurement and equipment checks may be made throughout the event.
9.3 Competitors shall be on site from 0900hrs on May 16^th 2004 for registration & measurement.

10. SAIL INSIGNIAS
10.1 All Sails shall comply with the national letter system according to the RRS 77 and App.G 

11. BUOYANCY
11.1 If personal buoyancy is prescribed, each competitor & support boat crewmember 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 & the IRCA 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. Notice is drawn to RRS 4.

13. COURSES
13.1 Courses for each championship shall be as described in the SIs and may include one long distance race and course racing

14. SCHEDULE

15. SCORING
15.1 The RRS Appendix A – A4.1 “Low Points Scoring System” will apply.

16. INTERNATIONAL JURY
16.1 An International Jury will be appointed in accordance with the RRS 70.4.
16.2 Their decisions will be final and cannot be appealed.

17. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS (SIS)/EVENT PROGRAMME
17.1 The 'SIs' will be available at registration as will the Event Programme scheduling social events.

18. COACHES
18.1 Coaches are required to wear a buoyancy aid when the “Y” flag is flown.
18.2 Coach boats shall be identified by flying their National Flags or by displaying prominently their national country code letters in black on a solid white background.

19. DRUG TESTING 
19.1 Competitors are reminded of the ISAF rules and regulations concerning the use of banned methods and substances. Drug testing may take place during the event. 

20. MEDALS AND PRIZES
20.1 Medals shall be awarded to at least the first five in Class/Division depending on entry numbers.
20.2 The first man (A) and woman (B) shall each be known as Raceboard World Champion (Two titles)
20.3 The first man (C, D or E) and woman (C, D or E) shall each be known as the Raceboard Masters European Champion (Two titles)
20.4 Other prizes may be awarded depending on entry numbers
20.5 A special price will be awarded for the first competitors racing with the Mistral One Design.

21. TELEVISION AND MEDIA
21.1 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 Instruction in which he/she participates without compensation.

22. BIBS/VESTS & COMPETITORS SAIL BRANDING.
22.1 During racing, competitors may be required by the organisers to wear advertising bibs/vests.
22.2 During racing, competitors may be required by the organisers to carry the event sponsor’s advertising on their sails below batten 4 and above the boom. The maximum size of the relevant sticker is 600mmX1000mm.

23. DRESS CODE
23.1 Smart casual clothes shall be worn for the Opening Ceremony and Prize Giving Ceremony.
23.2 The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone whose standard of dress is not commensurate with the occasion.

24. ACCOMMODATION
24.1 Special room rates have been arranged at various Mondello Hotels for registered competitors and national coach/team leaders; a complete list with prices will be sent to all Nations upon request.

25. Air Travel/Transportation
25.1 It is possible to fly to Sicily via Milan or Rome using normal scheduled airlines.
25.2 Transfers of passengers, luggage and their equipment from the Airport (30Kms away) to the Regatta Site is FREE. Please advise Albaria of your arrival time a minimum of 15 days before arrival in sicily.
25.4 Special fares will be arranged for those competitors coming by ferry from Genoa or Naples. Specific list of prices will be send to each Nation. The current
25.5 Neither the organising authority nor the IRCA take responsibility for travel bookings made in error.

26. REGISTRATION
26.1 The registration office during the regatta will be at:
The Albaria Club, Tel: +39 091 684 4483 Fax: +39 091 684 3785

E-mail: Albaria@tin.it URL: http://www.albaria.it - URL: http://www.wwfestival.com 

26.2 Competitors shall produce the following prior to completing registration formalities on site:

27. ENTRIES & PAYMENT
27.1 Entry fees are as stated on the attached entry form (Form 1) and shall be paid at the time of entry by MasterCard, Visa Card or bank transfer only by March 31^st.
27.2 Competitors should enter in advance electronically through the IWA website at www.internationalwindsurfing.com  or by faxing +44 2392 468831) or mailing an official entry form (Form 1) with their entry fees. The Entry Forms may be downloaded from the Raceboard website at http://www.raceboard.org/
27.3 Money Transfers shall be in the name of: The International Windsurfing Association and be sent to:

27.4 or by Cheque /Bankers Draft, drawn on a British Bank to:
International Windsurfing Association
Mengham Cottage, Mengham Lane, Hayling Island, Hampshire PO11 9JX, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 2392 468831 Fax: +44 (0) 2392 468831
E-Mail: info@internationalwindsurfing.com

27.5 All exchange Bank or Card charges will be added to your account.
27.6 Entry fees paid on site shall be made in Euros Only. No credit Cards, Cheques or other currencies will be accepted.  

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