SUNFISH SOUTH AMERICAN & CARIBBEAN CHAMPIONSHIP (Open)

VIVA DOMINICUS BEACH
BAYAHIBE, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

JUNE 20-23, 2002

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF RACE

 

Come and Join us in the must exciting Sailing Experience of the Caribbean !!!

The best Beaches, beautiful Waters, good Wind, high Competition Level and a LOT of FUN for you and your FAMILY!!

 

I.                   ORGANIZING AUTHORITY

 

This event is organized by the Asociación Dominicana de Sunfish, Inc. and the Federación Dominicana de Vela, Inc.

 

Contact:          Andrés Santana             Tel. 809-544-4880  Fax 809-544-4886

            Email: dorisa@tricom.net

 

 

              FEDERACIÓN DOMINICANA DE VELA, INC.

II.                RULES

 

This event will be governed by ISAF 2001-2004 Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), the Rules of the Sunfish Class and the Sailing Instructions.

 

The Sailing Instructions will be available upon check in at the Registration Table.

 

III.             ENTRIES

 

All  participants must be members of their respective National Sunfish Class Association from South America, The Caribbean or any other Area of the World, since this is an open event, and be eligible according to the ISAF eligibility Code as explained in the regulation 21, Appendix 2 of the RRS.

 

BOAT AVAILABILITY FOR RENT:

 

The boats will be reserved on a first come first serve basis, according to the order of reception of the Registration Form.

 

 

 

 

IV.              ADVERTISEMENT

 

This is a CATEGORY C event, according to the ISAF Regulation 20, Appendix 1 of the RRS.

 

 

V.                 REGISTRATION

 

Registration Fee:           US$75.00

Charter Fee:                 US$100.00      (Hull & Spars Only)**

Damage Deposit:          US$50.00        (Refundable after inspection of returned boat)

 

** Note:           You have to bring the Sail, Rings, Rudder, Daggerboard, Lines, etc.

                        No holes will be allowed on the Hull or Spars. Any system to be installed

                        must be unmounted without damaging the boat.

 

 

Registration Closes on May 20th, 2002

 

 

 

 

Registration Procedure:

 

Please send a check for US$75.00 to the Order of ASOCIACION DOMINICANA DE SUNFISH with the Registration Form, to the following address, before May 20th, 2002:

 

ASOCIACION DOMINICANA DE SUNFISH, INC.

 

Tiradentes #35, Edificio Sir Speedy, 3ra Planta,   OR      10411 NW 28 ST #C-104  CE-703

Naco, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic                     Miami, Florida, 33172  USA

 

Safety Note:   It is not safe to use regular mail to Dominican Republic. Use a Courrier like Fedex or DHL, or send to our Address in Miami.

 

 

VI.              COURSES

 

The Courses to be sailed will be Triangle or Windward/Leward as indicated in the Sailing Instructions.

 

 

VII.           PENALTIES

 

The 720 Turns Penalty will be in effect according to the Rule 44 of the ISAF RRS.

 

 

VIII.        SCORING

 

The Low Point Scoring System will be used according to Appendix A of the ISAF Rules.

 

Six (6) Races are scheduled, and at least one (1) must be completed to constitute a Championship. Each competitor may discard his worst score after five (5) Races are completed.

 

 

IX.              RIGHT OF APPEAL

 

The decisions of the Jury will be final and will not be subject to Appeal.

 

 

X.                 AWARDS

 

The Top Three Competitors, the winner of each Race, the Top Junior, the Top Woman, and the Top Master will be awarded with Tropies.  There will be special awards for the Farthest Traveled and to the Must Enthusiast Participant.

 

 

XI.              REGATTA SCHEDULE

 

WEDNESDAY      Jun 19th                   - Arrival & Check in                                             After 3:00 pm

 

 

THURSDAY         Jun 20th                   - Arrival & Check-in

- Regatta Registration                                         9:00 pm - noon

   (Central Building, 2nd Floor)            

- Lunch (La Terraza)                                            noon

- Practice  Race                                                     3:00 pm

- Opening Ceremony & Cocktail                        7:00 pm

  (Around Central Pool)

- Welcome Dinner                                                9:00 pm

   (La Roca Grill)

 

FRIDAY                 Jun 21st                   - Breakfast (La Terraza)                                       7:00 am - 9:00 am

                                                                - Skippers Meeting (Theater)                             9:00 am

- Race 1  (three races scheduled)                       warning 11:00 am

- Cool Down Time (La Placita Bar)                    4:00 pm

- Dinner (La Terraza)                                            7:00 pm  

- Friday’s Awards (Theater)                               9:30 pm

- Special Artistic Show (Theatre)                      10:00 pm

- Never Ending Party (La Locura Disco)          12:00 am

 

SATURDAY         Jun 22nd                  - Breakfast (La Terraza)                                       7:00 am - 9:00 am

- Race 4  (three races scheduled)                       warning 11:00 am

- Cool Down Time (La Placita Bar)                    4:00 pm

- Award Ceremony & Dinner                             9:00 pm

  (La Roca Grill)

                                                                - Never Ending Party (La Locura Disco)          12:00 am

 

SUNDAY               Jun 23rd                  - Relax at the Beach

- Return Home     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XII.           HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

 

Hotel Availability is limited. We have blocked 60 rooms, but all participants must make their own reservation as soon as possible to secure their room . The Organizing Authorities will not be responsible for changes in Hotel Rates or the releasing of non-reserved rooms.

 

VIVA DOMINICUS BEACH (Host & Sponsor of the Event).

ALL INCLUDED PACKAGE: Prices per Person, per night

 

Room Type                          SGL         DBL        TRPL      QUAD

Superior Rooms                    $59          $42          $36          $34          1 king or 2 queen size beds

Standard Rooms                   $52          $37          N/A        N/A        1 queen or 2 twin size beds

Children 0-12 yrs are free when they share a room with 2 Adults. Children by themselves pay like Adults. One child staying with one Adult will pay 50% Adult Fee. Superior Rooms allows up to 4 people including Children. Standard Rooms allows up to 2 people, and no children are allowed (1 Queen or 2 twin size beds). A Credit Card is requested to file the reservation. No penalty will be charged if you cancel at least one week before the event, or one night will be charged. Check in at 3:00 pm. Check out time is 1:00 pm.

 

FOR RESERVATIONS Please contact Mrs Walkira Mayans at 809-686-5658, ext. 8080, or 809-731-2123

Fax 809-687-8583   Email: viva.dominicusbeach@vivaresorts.com  Web Site: www.vivaresorts.com

 

 

 

XIII.        AIRPORTS

 

Bayahibe is located on the South East Shore of the Dominican Republic, 20 minutes from La Romana City. La Romana International Airport is located at 15 minutes from Bayahibe. Las Americas International Airport in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana International Airport are located at 2 hours from Bayahibe.

 

There will be Transport Services from/to those Airports to/from the Hotel. Please email to dorisa@tricom.net with your flights information (arrival & departure) to pick you up.