OFFICIAL NOTICE OF RACE

 (Effective January 1, 2008)

  2008 NACRA

NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Caseville, Mi.  USA

25^th – 28^th August 2008

Venue & Dates

The 2008 Nacra North American Championships will be held Monday, 25^th through Thursday, August 28^th, 2008 and sailed on Saginaw Bay, at Caseville, Michigan USA, Sailing beach will at adjacent to the Caseville County Park. 

Organising Authority

The Organising Authority is the International Nacra Class Association (INCA) and Catamaran Racing Association of Michigan, under the authority of USSAILING.

Rules

The 2008 Nacra North American Championships will be governed by the 2005-2008 International Sailing Federation Racing Rules, the International Nacra Class Association Rules and this Notice of Race, except as any of these are altered by the Sailing Instructions.   The English text of this Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions will prevail.

Eligibility

.Skipper must be a paid-up member of the International Nacra Class Association (INCA).

Advertising Category

The 2008 Nacra North American Championships shall rank as a Category C event in accordance with ISAF Regulation 20.  The boats shall display advertising of the event sponsor(s) as required by the Organising Committee.  Individual sponsorship conflicting with the event sponsor's business category shall not be allowed. For more information, please contact the INCA.

Entries

Mailed entries shall be made on the Official Entry Form only.  

Official Entry Form will be available at http://nacraclass.com/NCW2008/north_american.htm

Paper registration is to be returned with the registration fees to:

               International Nacra Class Association       

               C/O

                Eric Kennedy

                8485 Woodridge Dr.

                Davison, Mi    48423

                USA

Fees

Registration fees are refundable until August 1, 2008 and will be as follows:

$280.00 USD          Double-handed boat*

$230.00 USD          Single-handed boat* 

The registration fees are payable to Eric Kennedy  by: Travellers Cheque, Bank Draft, Checks* or US Dollars.

*Check will be accept prior to Aug. 1, 2008

Registration Fees must be included with mailed entry forms and sent to  INCA C/O Eric Kennedy. The method of payment shall be shown on the entry form.  Payments that have been mailed should be received by August 1, 2008 (close of mailed entries) and shall include the official form of entry. 

*All entries postmarked prior August 1, 2008 may take a $50.00 USD Credit .

Boats

All Nacra boats must be class legal. All Nacra Formula 18 boats shall sail under the Nacra F18 rules.

Sails

All sails must be class legal Nacra sails manufactured by a Performance Sports International, Inc. Licensee for Nacra. North America.

All boats must adhere to class rules and measurements, are subject to official verification at anytime.

Fleets

Five Nacras (model) constitute a Nacra North America Championship Fleet. Eight Nacras (model) or more will have its own start.

All Nacras (model) less than five boats will be scored as a Portsmouth Fleet.

Competitor’s Insurance

Each competitor must show proof of Liability Insurance with a minimum coverage in the amount of $150,000 USD that is valid while sailing in the United States. Competitors with foreign issued insurance policies must show proof that their insurance is valid while competing in the United States. Competitor’s proof of insurance and coverage must be provided at registration.  Anyone chartering a boat from Performance Sports International, Inc. or a private individual must purchase Borrowed Boat and Liability Insurance at registration

On Site Registration

The Registration Office will be open as follows: 

Registration will also be available on Saturday, Monday 25th at 8:30AM to 9:30AM

Teams must register on site during the times indicated. Failure to do so may result in ineligibility to sail in the event.

Tentative Schedule of 2008 Championship Races

Teams must register on site during the times indicated. Failure to do so may result in ineligibility to sail in the event.

Scoring System: The low point scoring system will apply:  ISAF RR Appendix A .

Sailing Instructions: The sailing instructions will be made available at registration.

Trophies

  Awards will be presented for the 2008 Nacra North America Championships as follows:

  The overall winner in each class shall be declared the 2008 Nacra North America Champion.

 A trophy shall be awarded, one per every five boats pre-registered in the Championship Fleet.

Nacra Formula 18 Class also shall be awarded trophies for a combined fleet of I-18, F18 & F18 Infusion.

Accommodation

The Official Hotel is the Bella Vista Inn in Caseville, Mi. Information is available:  Here

 CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION

Event Website: http://nacraclass.com/NCW2008/north_american. 

Event Chairman: Eric Kennedy

                                             Email erickennedy55@aol.com

                                                        Telephone: (810) 624-4673