PRIMO
CUP - TROPHEE CREDIT SUISSE
1,2,3,4
& 9,10,11 February 2007
Notice of Race
1 – Organisation
Organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco, the XXIII edition of "Primo Cup - Trophée Credit Suisse" will be held on the following dates: 1,2,3,4 February and 9,10,11 February 2007.
Thursday 1st February
9:00am - 12.00am Confirmation of competitors’ registration and crane launch of Star, Surprise, Laser SB3, J24 and Dragon categories.
1:00pm First round for: Laser SB3 and Dragon categories.
Friday 2nd February
9:00am - 12.00am Confirmation of competitors’ registration and crane launch of Star, Surprise, and J24 categories.
10:00am First round for: Laser SB3 and Dragon categories.
1:00pm First round for: Star, Surprise and J24 categories.
Saturday 3rd February
10:00am First round of the day for: Star, Surprise, Laser SB3, J24 and Dragon categories.
Sunday 4th February
10:00am First round of the day for: Star, Surprise, Laser SB3, J24 and Dragon categories.
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Friday 9th February
9:00am – 12:00am Confirmation of competitors’ registration and crane launch of H22, Melges 24, Smeralda 888, First 40.7, Platu 25, First-Class 7.5, Mumm 30 and Swan 45 categories.
1:00pm First round for: H22, Melges 24, Smeralda 888, First 40.7, Platu 25, First-Class 7.5, Mumm 30 and Swan 45 categories.
Saturday 10th February
10:00am First round of the day for: H22, Melges 24, Smeralda 888, First 40 .7, Platu 25, First-Class 7.5, Mumm 30 and Swan 45 categories.
6:30pm Crew Party
Sunday 11th February
10:00am First round of the day for: H22, Melges 24, Smeralda 888, First 40.7, Platu 25, First-Class 7.5, Mumm 30 and Swan 45 categories.
6:00pm Prize giving
The Programme may be subject to modification due to prevailing meteorological conditions.
2 – Rules
All races will be conducted according to I.S.A.F. Race Notice Regulations and the Regulations applicable to each category concerned. Difficulty in meeting class requirements will not be considered grounds for decisional appeals. Competitors shall abide by Race Instructions.
3 – Eligible Vessels
This year the event is open to the following categories: Star, H22, Platu 25, J24, First 40.7, First-Class7.5, Dragon, Laser SB3, Mumm 30, Swan 45, Smeralda 888, Melges 24 and Surprise.
A minimum of 7 entrants per category is required.
4 – Entrance Registration
Registration requests and the accompanying registration fees must be lodged with the Yacht Club de Monaco by 31st January 2007.
5 – Race Instructions
Race Instructions will be despatched to competitors subsequent to registration confirmation by the race secretariat.
6 - Circuit
The circuit will be of the "Banana" lay-out located in the bay of Monaco.
7 - Ratings
Separate ratings for the entire series will be in conformity with Annex A Rule 4.1. - Points System and rules ISAF.
8 – Substitute Penalties
Application of the 360° rotation penalty (modification of Rule 44.2,ISAF regulations).
9 - Advertising
Conform to Annexe 1 category C of ISAF regulations.
10 - Prize-giving Ceremony
Prize-giving will take place on Sunday 4th February 2007 at 6.00pm on the premises of Yacht Club de Monaco for the following categories: Star, Laser SB3, Surprise, J24.
For All other Categories another award ceremony will be held on Sunday 11th February 2007 at 6.00pm at the Yacht Club de Monaco.
11 - Jury
The International jury’s decisions may not be appealed.
12 - Moorings & Parking
The Yacht Club de Monaco expressly stipulates that it shall not be held responsible for vessels on moorings, craft and/or trailors parked upon the quaysides prior to the date of 31st January and after 12th February 2007.
13 – Accommodation
For accommodation a list of hotels with special prices is available on the website.