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WELCOME TO ChARlESTON RACE WEEK

elcome, and thank you for attending Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week 2014. We’re proud to be celebrating our 19th edition. As a competitor, your participation has helped make this event one of the fastest growing and most successful regattas in the country. This year, we’re hosting over 2,000 sailors from all over the globe, including world, Olympic and national champions who will be racing right alongside Wednesday evening series champs. So, we don’t just provide great racing and superb Southern hospitality, we also make it possible for participants to compete against some of the top talent in our sport. And, if you’re lucky, you’ll get the chance to share a Gosling’s Rum drink with some of these folks at our amazing post-race parties. We want all of our competitors to know that this event wouldn’t be possible without the strong support of our many sponsors, and we urge you to take a moment to thank them for being so engaged in the sport. That starts with our title sponsor Sperry Top-Sider. You’ll find the company’s representatives – along with its latest products – in the Sperry Top-Sider tent in the regatta village. Of course, we wouldn’t be able to stage such a quality event without the commitment of so many dedicated volunteers, starting with our Principal Race Officers. They are supported on the water by nearly 150 individuals who look after your safety and ensure fair racing. There are another 100 or so on shore tending to countless duties behind the scenes. And I particularly want to thank our EMT team from Roper St. Francis healthcare, who will be on hand to keep us all safe. So many competitors here come from out of town, and we’re pleased to be able to share Charleston’s special beauty and unique attributes with them. We encourage you to take the time to explore this historic city, its beautiful surroundings and its amazing restaurants. You’ll discover that springtime in the Carolina lowcountry is tough to beat. On behalf of all the members of Charleston Ocean Racing Association – the folks who founded this event and continue to manage it so well – I wish you the best of luck for a fun, memorable regatta. As we say around Charleston, you’re good to go.

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Sponsors Schedule of Events Charleston Ocean Racing Association

8-12 Sailing Instructions Inshore Circles 1, 2 & 3

14 Inshore Race Courses 15 Charleston Race Week Gives Back 16-19 Sailing Instructions Offshore Courses 4 & 5

20 Offshore Race Courses 21-23 Sailing Instructions Pursuit Class

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Pursuit Class Race Course

Harbor Information Safety Plan Charleston Race Week Gives Back Where to Dine in Charleston Where to Dine in Mt. Pleasant Destination Charleston Area Maps

2014 EvENT SChEDUlE All events listed here are located in the Regatta Village at the Charleston harbor Resort & Marina. Shoreside Event Passes are required for those wishing to attend the evening festivities.

Thursday, April 10th, 2014 1200-1700 1700-1730

1730-1800 1800-2100

Registration at lookout Pavillion Quantum Racing TP-52 Skipper and America’s Cup Winner, Ed Baird along with Ward Cromwell, head Coach of College of Charleston sailing team discuss currents and tides, what was learned on the practice day and what will make the difference on the race course this week Skippers’ Meeting at lookout Pavillion Opening Beach Party: Fish & Chicken Tacos, Open Gosling’s Rum and Beer Bar, live Music by Plane Jane

Friday, April 11th, 2014 0700-1000 0930 1030 1100 1730 1800 1800-2100

US Sailing Espresso Bar Featuring Francisco Davila’s locally Roasted Espresso (free) on the Porch at the hotel’s Reel Bar Pursuit Course First Warning Signal Offshore (Circle 4) First Warning Signal Inshore (Circles 1, 2, 3) First Warning Signal Daily Debrief with Ed Baird on the Beach Stage Sperry Top-Sider Tent - Daily video highlights of the day Daily Awards on the Beach Beach Party: Beach Buffet, Open Gosling’s Rum and Beer Bar, live Music by Ben Fagan & The Charleston Groove Factory

Saturday, April 12th, 2014 0700-1000 0930 0930 1030 1100 1730 1800 1800 1830 1800-2100

US Sailing Espresso Bar Featuring Francisco Davila’s locally Roasted Espresso (free) on the Porch at the hotel’s Reel Bar Pursuit Course First Warning Signal US Sailing STEM Educator Course (For sailing instructors and formal teachers) Offshore (Circle 4) First Warning Signal Inshore (Circles 1, 2, 3) First Warning Signal Daily Debrief with Ed Baird on the Beach Stage Sperry Top-Sider Tent - Daily video highlights of the day College of Charleston Alumni Team Race Exhibition Daily Awards Kick-Off with a Torqeedo Outboard Motor raffle (must be present to win) Daily Awards on the Beach Beach Party: Beach Buffet, Open Gosling’s Rum and Beer Bar, live Music TBA

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Sunday, April 13th, 2014 0700-1000 0930 1030 1100 1400 1600 1400-1800

US Sailing Espresso Bar Featuring Francisco Davila’s locally Roasted Espresso (free) on the Porch at the hotel’s Reel Bar Pursuit Course First Warning Signal Offshore (Circle 4) First Warning Signal Inshore (Circles 1, 2, 3) First Warning Signal Sperry Top-Sider Tent - Daily video highlights of the day Daily Awards Kick-Off with a US Sailing GoPro hERO3 Camera raffle (must be present to win) Daily Awards on the Beach Beach Party: Chili, Fixings and Open Beer Bar, live Music TBA © Meredith Block

CORA SAIlING’S lIFEBlOOD IN ChARlESTON

AVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE CHARLESTON OCEAN RACING ASSOCIATION? If you have, you’re probably more familiar with CORA, it’s acronymic identity. Though you won’t find a physical address for CORA, nor a clubhouse or dock or vessel anywhere on Charleston harbor – it’s strictly an organization on paper – this group is nonetheless the most vital sailing organization in Charleston. Since its inception in 1967, CORA has been actively involved in promoting the sport. Despite its lack of physical facilities, it has evolved to become perhaps the most influential promoter for the sport in Charleston and the surrounding Carolina lowcountry. For starters, it was CORA members who merged two local events to create Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week 19 years ago. Throughout the year, this volunteer-run organization manages 40-plus races, monthly meetings and special events. Volunteers from CORA’s 300+ members manage and staff the majority of the races staged in and around Charleston harbor – including this regatta. CORA's mission statement is to promote sailing and encourage good fellowship. STCRW is perhaps the pinnacle of the first part of that statement. The volunteers have been meeting every single week for the last several months, and planning for Race Week 2015 begins even before the 2014 event kicks off. “I couldn't be happier with our Race Director, Randy Draftz, who was a former Commodore of CORA, and has our interests and especially the interests of STCRW at heart." explains current CORA Commodore Mike Palazzo.

One of the big focuses for CORA this year, adds Palazzo, is education. "This year we started a 'New Skippers Mentor' program where we take the hesitant boatowner and, through classroom training and on-the-water practice, we hope to get them proficient and confident at racing. In addition to that we are in the midst of a 2 month long weekly rules seminar. Earlier this year we had several

scoring classes to teach new volunteers the technical side of scoring our races. Each one of these events is absolutely free and open to anyone. Moreover, we're doing this on a shoestring budget (pun intended) because I want to keep sailing cheap for our members." Palazzo explained that Associate membership in CORA is only $35 and boatowners are $150. "If you do the math, associate membership works out to be a little more than $1 per race, and that's not counting our 9 meetings (with dinner) nor our many parties throughout the year." "We are still awaiting approval as a 501(c)(3) non-profit so we can donate more money to organizations through Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week. As you know, a hunk of our proceeds from STCRW go right back into local sailing non-profits. I hope to receive the new designation so we can increase those funds." Palazzo added. So, if you haven’t heard about CORA, just ask around. And if you have, make sure you take a moment to acknowledge the organization’s members. You’ll see them setting marks, recording finishes and managing protests. Without their participation, this regatta wouldn’t be the overwhelming success that it is.

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SAILING INSTRUCTIONS INShORE CIRClES 1, 2 & 3

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1 RULES 1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing. 1.2 The Equipment Rules of Sailing will apply. 1.3 US Sailing prescription Appendix T, sections A, B, and D will apply. 1.4 In accordance with RRS G3, a boat chartered or loaned for this event may carry national letters or a sail number in contravention of the Class Rules. 1.5 US Sailing Prescriptions to RRS 60, 63.2 and 63.4 will not apply. 1.6 The protest committee may impose suitable penalties, other than disqualification, for violations of the Class Rules, or other non Part 2 rules. This changes RRS 64.1. 1.7 For the J/70 class, invoke I.1 of Part 3 of the Class Rules: I.3 SPARE GENNAKER: One space gennaker (that meets the requirements of C.10, G.2 and G.5) may be presented for measurement and registration for an event, and carried aboard, but shall not be used during an event except when the primary gennaker has been lost of damaged to the point where it cannot be effectively repaired while afloat. 1.8 If there is a conflict between languages the English text will take precedence.

2 NOTICES TO COMPETITORS 2.1 Notices to competitors will be posted on the official notice board (s) located in the Race Village at Charleston harbor Resort and Marina (ChRM) on the terrace. 2.2 Any questions concerning the notice of race, these sailing instructions, scoring, or any other issue shall be submitted in writing to Race Week headquarters on the forms provided there. Replies will be posted on the official notice board(s).

3 CHANGES IN THE SAILING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Any change to the sailing instructions will be posted on the official notice board(s) before 0900 on the day it will take effect, except that any change to the schedule of races will be posted by 2000 on the day before it will take place. 3.2 For an on the water change to the sailing instructions: “l” flag shall be displayed with class flag, if appropriate. The change will be announced on the designated VhF channel. This changes RRS 90.2 (c) and Race Signals.

4 SIGNALS MADE ASHORE 4.1 Signals made ashore will be displayed on the flagpole located on the dock outside the marina office. 4.2 When flag “l” is displayed alone ashore, it means that notice affecting all competitors has been posted. When flag “l” is displayed over numeral pennant(s) it means that the notice applies only to those sailing on the circles(s) corresponding to numeral pennant(s) displayed. This changes RRS Race Signals. 4.3 When flag “AP” is displayed ashore, “1 minute” is replaced with “not less than 30 minutes”. This changes RRS Race Signals.

5 SCHEDULE OF RACES & EVENTS 5.1 Thursday, April 10 1200-1700 – Registration 1700-1800 – Skippers Meeting (Pavilion) 1800-2100 – Opening Beach Party Gosling’s Rum, Fish/Chix tacos 8 2014 SPERRY TOPSIDER CHARLESTON RACEWEEK

Friday, April 11 1100 Inshore (Circles 1, 2 & 3) - first warning signal of 1730-1800 - Photo/coaching debrief 1800-2100 - Beach Party, Goslings Rum, Beach Buffet, and daily awards Saturday, April 12 1100 Inshore (Circles 1, 2 & 3) - first warning signal 1730-1800 - Photo/coaching debrief 1800-2100 - Beach Party, Goslings Rum, Beer Bar and daily awards Sunday, April 13 1100 Inshore (Circles 1, 2 & 3) - first warning signal of the day 1730-1800 Photo/coaching debrief 1400-1800 – Awards Ceremony, Chili and Open Beer Bar 5.2 Ten races (10) are scheduled. One (1) race for each class shall be completed to constitute a regatta for that class. 5.3 The race committee may run up to, but not more than, four (4) races in a single day. 5.4 Races that are postponed or abandoned for the day may be re-sailed unless it is the final day of racing. 5.5 To alert boats that a race or sequence of races will begin soon, the orange starting line Flag will be displayed with one sound at least five minutes before a warning signal is made. 5.6 On the last day of the regatta no warning signal will be made after 1400.

6 CLASS FLAGS, BOW NUMBERS STICKERS, & SAIL NUMBERS 6.1 Class flag designations will be posted on the official notice board at Race headquarters not later than 1800 Thurs., April 18. 6.2 Each boat will be assigned a bow number. These bow numbers shall be displayed on both sides of the bow. Event bow stickers shall be attached to both sides of the boat’s hull at all times while racing. The event stickers are to be mounted aft of the bow numbers. Boats failing to display bow numbers and event bow stickers may be subject to protest by the race committee only. This changes RRS 60.1 (a). 6.3 All boats shall display only the sail numbers under which she has entered, unless prior written approval is obtained from the race committee and posted on the official notice board. 6.4 All J/70 shall conspicuously display a fleet ribbon attached to the backstay, as provided by the OA.

7 RACING AREA 7.1 The racing areas are shown in “Circle locations” in “Illustration C.” 7.2 The racing area will be in the Charleston harbor.

8 THE COURSES 8.1 The diagrams in Illustration C illustrate the courses, including the approximate angle between legs, the order in which the marks are to passed and side on which a mark is to be left. 8.2 Numeral pennants will be displayed to signify the specific course. 8.3 The race committee will broadcast the course, bearing and distance information before the warning signal. Failure to broadcast or to receive this notification shall not constitute grounds for granting redress. This changes RRS 62.1.

8.4 If one of the leeward gate marks is missing and not replaced by a mark boat in its place displaying flag “M” and making repetitive sounds, boats shall sail around the existing leeward mark leaving it to port.

9 MARKS 9.1 The marks for Circle 1 will be: Mark 1 is a red tetrahedron. Mark O is an offset mark orange ball. Marks 2A and 2B are orange tetrahedrons. Start pin is a staff displaying an orange flag on a port-end pin boat. Finish pin is a staff displaying an orange flag on an RC finish boat. New mark is a green tetrahedron. 9.2 The marks for Circle 2 will be: Mark 1 is a yellow tetrahedron. Mark 0 is an orange ball. Marks 2A and 2B are orange tetrahedrons. Start pin is a race committee boat with a staff displaying an orange flag. Finish pin is a race committee boat with a staff displaying an orange flag. New mark is an orange tetrahedron. 9.3 The marks for Circle 3 will be: Mark 1 is a yellow tetrahedron. Mark 0 is an orange ball. Marks 2A and 2B are yellow tetrahedrons. Start pin is a staff displaying an orange flag on a port end pin boat. Finish pin is a race committee boat displaying an orange flag. New mark is an orange tetrahedron. 9.4 A race committee boat signaling a change of leg of the course is a mark as provided in instruction 14.2.

10 CHECK IN 10.1 Before the first warning signal of each day, all boats shall sail past the stern of the signal boat on starboard tack and check in by hailing their bow number. They shall continue to do so until their bow number is verbally acknowledged by the race committee. 10.2 Boats failing to check in accordance with 10.1 will be given a scoring penalty equal to 20% of the number of boats entered in that class without a hearing. (This changes RRS A5). This will apply to each boat’s first race of the day.

11. THE START 11.1 Race will be started using RRS 26. The warning will be five minutes before the start. 11.2 The starting line will be between the staffs displaying an orange flag on the starboard end signal boat and the port end starting mark boat. In the event that the port end mark boat is not on station, it will be replaced by an inflatable mark. The course side of the inflatable mark will define the line. 11.3 Boats whose warning signal has not been made shall avoid the starting area during the starting sequence for other races. The starting area is defined as 100 yards in all directions from the starting line. 11.4 A boat starting later than 4 minutes after their starting signal will be scored Did Not Start (DNS). This changes rule A4.

12 RECALLS 12.1 Individual recalls and boats disqualified under RRS 30.3 will be broadcast on designated VhF channel using bow/sail numbers. This is in addition to and changes RRS 29.1 and 30.3. 12.2 The RC will broadcast the bow/sail numbers of all boats observed to be OCS at the start twice; it will not alter the list based on a boat’s actions subsequent to the start. 12.3 Failure of the RC to make a broadcast or to time it accurately will not be grounds for a request for redress. This changes RRS 62.1(a).

13 CHANGING OF COURSE BEFORE THE START 13.1 If there is a significant wind shift before a preparatory signal, the race committee may signal a change of course for classes not yet started. 13.2 At the preparatory signal, flag “C” will be displayed on the signal boat with repetitive sound signals and will remain displayed until the preparatory signal is lowered. The first mark will be the new/change mark. The bearing to the mark will be posted and announced over the designated VhF channel.

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14 CHANGE OF THE NEXT LEG OF THE COURSE 14.1 To change the next leg of the course, the race committee will lay a new mark (or move the finishing line) and remove the original mark as soon as practical. When in a subsequent change a new mark is replaced, it will be replaced by an original mark. 14.2 Except at a gate, boats shall pass between the race committee boat signaling change of the next leg and the nearby mark, leaving the mark to port and the race committee boat to starboard. This changes RRS 28. 14.3 A signal board for the classes/fleets for which the change of course applies will be displayed along with flag “C.” If no classes/fleets are displayed on a signal board, the change applies to all classes. 14.4 The race committee will adjust the angle of a gate without making any signals. 14.5 The race committee shall attempt to broadcast any course changes over the designated VhF channel. Failure of a boat to hear such notification or failure to broadcast will not be grounds for redress. This changes RRS 62.1. 14.6 A course change for the final leg of a race will be signaled by a race committee boat in the vicinity of the last rounding mark(s). It will display code flag “C” over “Q” and a signal board with the direction and/or leg length change to the finish line and make repetitive sounds. This signal (C over Q) applies only to the boats sailing their final (finishing) leg. The change will be signaled before the leading boat of a class/fleet has begun the leg, although the finish line may not yet be in position. This changes Race Signals.

15 THE FINISH 15.1 For windward finishes, the finishing line will be between a staff displaying an orange flag on the finish boat and a staff displaying an orange flag on the nearby finish pin boat. 15.2 For downwind finishes, the finish will be on the opposite side of the signal boat from the starting line between a staff displaying an orange flag on signal boat and a staff displaying an orange flag on a nearby finish pin boat. 15.3 If the race committee intends to start another race on the same day, it will display the code flag “R” (with no sound) while boats are finishing. This changes RRS race signals. 15.4 In the interest of starting another race in a timely fashion on multiple race days, the race committee may offer a finish position to the last finishers in a class, provided that the positions can be determined in a reasonable manner.

16 PENALTY SYSTEM 16.1 The first two sentences of rule 44.1 are changed to: “ A boat may take a One-Turn Penalty when it may have broken a rule of Part 2 or rule 31 while racing. however, when she may have broken a rule of Part 2 while in the zone around a mark other than a starting mark, her penalty shall be a Two-Turns Penalty. 16.2 Unless the course is shortened to finish at the windward mark, penalties within the zone of the windward mark or on the offset leg may be delayed and taken as soon as possible on the downwind leg. 16.3 The US Sailing prescriptions RRS Appendix T, Section B will apply. 16.4 Penalty declarations - A boat that has taken a penalty turn(s) in accordance with SI 16.1 shall complete the Penalty Declaration form available outside the scoring office (Wando Room) before the end of protest time limit. A boat wishing to take a post-race penalty in accordance with SI 16.3 or wishes to retire after finishing shall complete the Penalty Declaration form available outside the scoring office (Wando Room).

17 TIME LIMITS AND TARGET TIMES 17.1 The target time for races is 45 to 60 minutes. Failure to 10 2014 SPERRY TOPSIDER CHARLESTON RACEWEEK

meet the target time will not be grounds for redress. This changes RRS 62.1(a) 17.2 Boats still racing more than 30 minutes after the first boat to sail the course in accordance with RRS 28.1 finishes will be scored TlE (Time limit Expired) without a hearing (see Scoring).This changes RRS 35, 63.1, A4.2, and A5.

18 PROTESTS AND REQUEST FOR REDRESS 18.1 A boat intending to protest shall comply with RRS 61 and additionally report to the Race committee (signal boat or finish boat) as soon as possible after finishing, giving the race committee its sail or bow number and the sail or bow number(s) of the protested boat(s). This changes RRS 61. Protest forms are available at the protest committee room, located in the Charleston harbor Resort. Protests and requests for redress or reopening shall be delivered there within the appropriate time limit. 18.3 Protest Time limit: Will begin when the race committee finish boat of the appropriate circle or course docks and ends sixty minutes later. The race committee will make the number of sound signals corresponding to its circle number upon docking and post the docking time on the official notice board. This posting constitutes the notice required by RRS 61.1(b) and 63.2 (Time and Place of the hearing.) 18.4 Notices of scheduled protests or requests for redress hear ings will be posted on the official notice board within 15 minutes of the protest time limit to inform competitors of hearings in which they are parties or may be parties affected by a request for redress. 18.5 Protests will be heard approximately in order of posting as soon as possible in the protest room. 18.6 For the purpose of RRS 64.3(b) the “authority responsible” is the measurer appointed by the organizing authority (Charleston Ocean Racing Association). 18.7 Notices of protests by the race committee or protest committee will be posted to inform boats under RRS 61.1(b). 18.8 Breaches of instructions 11.3, 16.4, 21, 24, 25, 26,27 and 28 will not be grounds for protest by a boat. This changes rule 60.1(a). Penalties for these breaches may be less than disqualification if the protest committee so decides. 18.9 On the last scheduled day of racing a request for reopening a hearing shall be delivered: (a.) within the protest time limit if the requesting party was informed of the decision on the previous day; (b.) no later than 30 minutes after the requesting party was informed of the decision on that day. This changes RSS 66. 18.10 On last scheduled day of racing a request for redress based on a protest committee decision shall be delivered no later than 30 minutes after the decision was posted. This changes rule 62.2. 18.11 If the race committee posts a list of boats scored OCS, ZFP or BFD on the official notice board before the protest time limit, a request for redress based on such a posted score shall be made no later than one hour after the protest time limit. This changes RRS 62.2.

19 PROTEST ARBITRATION 19.1 The US Sailing prescription RRS Appendix T, Section D will apply. The penalty shall be 40%.

20 SCORING 20.1 (a.) When fewer than six (6) races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of it’s race scores. This changes RRS A2. (b) When six (6) or more races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of it’s scores excluding it’s worst score. (c.) For the J/70 fleet, a boat’s series score will be the total of its race scores. This changes RRS A2.

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20.2 Boats scored TlE will be scored points equal to the number of boats finishing within the time limit plus two points by the race committee without a hearing. The total shall not exceed the total number of boats in that class.This changes RRS A4.1, A4.2 and A5. 20.3 If a boat requesting redress for OCS is not granted redress, the score in that race shall not be excluded. This changes SI 20.1(b), RRS 90.3 and A2.

21 SAFETY 21.1 Each competitor is solely responsible for his own safety and, by participation, agrees to sail and use Charleston harbor Resort and Marina facilities at his or her own risk. The Charleston Ocean Racing Association nor persons assisting with the conduct of races shall be responsible for damage or injury suffered during races or related activities. 21.2 A boat that retires from a race, leaves the course area or returns to the course area between races shall notify the race committee as soon as possible . 21.3 A boat and its crew shall at all times keep clear of all commercial vessels and shall not maneuver in any manner which would cause a commercial vessel to be unable to sail its proper course or carry out i its commercial functions in a normal manner. a.) A boat whose actions or maneuvers result in danger signal (5 or more Blasts) from commercial vessels shall be protested. b.) The penalty for breaking this rule shall be disqualification from the entire regatta. 21.4 There will be a courtesy announcement on each circle’s designated VhF channel each morning and at the end of the day’s racing to communicate expected commercial traffic needs to the fleets. Boats are reminded that Charleston harbor and its approaches have a high level of commercial traffic.

22 REPLACEMENT OF CREW OR EQUIPMENT 22.1 Substitution of competitors will not be allowed without prior written approval of the race committee. 22.2 The number of crew shall not change during the regatta, unless permitted by the Regatta Chairman in accordance with NOR 4.1.

23 EQUIPMENT AND MEASUREMENT CHECKS 23.1 A boat or equipment may be inspected at any time for compliance with the class rules and sailing instructions. On the water, a boat can be instructed by a race committee equipment inspector or measurer to proceed immediately to a designated area for inspection.

24 EVENT ADVERTISING 24.1 Event bow stickers shall be attached to both sides of the boat’s hull at all time while racing. The event stickers are to be mounted aft of the bow numbers. Boats failing to display bow numbers and event bow stickers may be subject to protest by the race committee only. The protest committee may impose a penalty as it deems appropriate. This changes RRS 60.1 (a).

25 SUPPORT BOATS 25.1 Support boats shall register at the registration desk. 25.2 Supports boats shall be marked by a pennant supplied by the race committee and remain no less that 150 yards from the race course from preparatory signal until all boats have finished or retired or the race committee signals postponement, general recall or abandonment. 25.3 Failure of a support to register, or a breach of SI25.2 shall be considered a breach of RRS2 (Fair Sailing), by the boats associated with support, and is subject to protest. The penalty applied to the boat or boats associated with the support boat shall be at the discretion of the protest committee and shall not 12 2014 SPERRY TOPSIDER CHARLESTON RACEWEEK

be excluded from their score. This modifies RRS 64.1(c) and A2. 25.4 Support boats shall carry a VhF radio tuned to the designated race committee VhF channel for the circle they are nearest to. 25.5 Support drivers shall have valid third-party liability insurance or the equivalent and provide proof upon request by the race committee or organizing authority.

26 HAUL OUT 26.1 Boats shall not be hauled during the regatta except with and according to the terms of prior written permission of the Race Director.

27 PRESS AND SPECTATOR BOATS 27.2 All press and official spectator boats shall be registered with the race organizers during registration. Press and official spectator boats shall monitor the designated VhF channel for the course they are on. 27.3 Press and spectator boats shall not interfere with the racing, in any way and shall stay no less than 150 feet distance from any boat that is racing and on the outside the race course where as defined by the location of the rounding marks at a distance outside the racecourse where their wake causes no problem. 27.4 The organizers may appoint one or more photo boats, which will be allowed within the race course. The position of these boats shall not be grounds for redress. 27.5 Press and spectator boats shall display a flag, or other identification symbol as may be required by the race committee.

28 RADIO COMMUNICATION 28.1 The race committee will broadcast its intentions for racing that day on the designated VhF Chanel at 0930 and again at 1000. 28.2 A designated observer may report visual signals displayed by the race committee over VhF Channel 66 for Circle 1, 69 for Circle 2 and VhF Channel 77 for Circle 3. Information reported by the designated observer is provided as a courtesy to competitors and does not in any way alter the competitors’ responsibility to observe the race committee’s visual signals which govern the conduct of the racing. Errors or omissions on the part of the designated observer will not be grounds for requesting redress. 28.3 All boats shall carry an operating VhF radio.

29 PRIZES 29.1 One daily trophy will be awarded in each class for each day of racing. One overall trophy will be awarded in each class for every three boats entered up to a maximum of three trophies per class. The entry that wins the most competitive class will receive recognition on the Charleston Race Week Cup Perpetual Trophy. 29.2 Jubilee Sportsmanship Perpetual Trophy will be awarded to the participant who has displayed outstanding example of good sportsmanship during Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week. 29.3 The organizing authority may award additional prizes at their discretion.

30. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY 30.1 Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. (See RRS4, Decision to race). The Organizing Authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta. 30.2 The safety of a boat and its crew is the sole and inescapable responsibility of the Skipper who shall ensure that the boat is fully sound, thoroughly seaworthy, and manned by an experienced and physically able crew. Neither the establishment of regulations or inspection of a boat in any way limits or reduces the complete and unlimited responsibility of the Skipper.

30.3 Charleston Ocean Racing Association, Sponsors of the Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week, and their employees and volunteers do not accept responsibility for the loss of life or injury to participants or others, or for the loss or damage to any vessel in any way or from any cause during or relating to this event. 30.4 The Skipper shall be responsible for the conduct of his crew. In the event of a serious breach of conduct, the destruction of property or the failure to comply with a reasonable request of any Race Officer or Committee Member, the Skipper will be responsible for all damages and the boat may be subject to protest which, may include disqualification from the regatta.

31 INSURANCE 31.1 Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party

liability insurance with a minimum coverage or $300,000 (USD) per event or the equivalent.

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INShORE RACE COURSES CIRClES 1, 2 & 3 • IllUSTRATION C The courses sailed shown in the diagrams below apply to the courses sailed on the inshore course. The leeward gate (mark 2 a/b) may be adjusted at the discretion of the Race Committee to keep the course square without further signals. Course 3 and 5 are Windward-leeward with a finish to Windward.

Course 4 and 6 are Windward-leeward with a finish to leeward.

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Course 4: 4 Legs Marks: S - 1 - 0 - 2a/b - 1 - 0 - F

Course 5: 5 Legs Marks: S - 1 - 0 - 2a/b - 1 - 0 - 2a/b - F

Course 6: 6 Legs Marks: S - 1 - 0 - 2a/b - 1 - 0 - 2a/b - 1 - 0 - F C

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SAILING INSTRUCTIONS OFFShORE CIRClE 4

2014 Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week - April 10-13, 2014 Organizing Authority: Charleston Ocean Racing Association

1 RULES 1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing. 1.2 The 2013 hPR, IRC, Swan 42 and the PhRF Rules and Regulations as adopted and amended by the CORA PhRF Policies and Procedures. 1.3 Advertising is permitted unless class rules do not permit advertising, in accordance with ISAF Regulation 20. 1.4 US Sailing Prescription Appendix T, sections A, B and D will apply. 1.5 US Sailing Prescriptions to RRS 60, 63.2, and 63.4 will not apply.

2 NOTICES TO COMPETITORS 2.1 Notices to competitors will be posted on the official notice board located in the Race Village at Charleston harbor Resort and Marina (ChRM). 2.2 When flag ”l” is displayed alone ashore, that a notice affecting all competitors has been posted. When flag “l” is displayed over a numeral pennant(s), the notice applies only to those sailing on the circle(s) corresponding to the numeral pennant(s) displayed. 2.3 Any questions concerning the notice of race, these sailing instructions, scoring, or any other issue shall be submitted in writing to Race Week headquarters on the forms provided. Forms for submittal will be available there. All written inquiries and responses will be posted on the official notice board.

3 CHANGES IN THE SAILING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Any shore side change in the sailing instructions will be posted on the official notice board before 0700 on the day it will take effect, except that any change to the schedule of races will be posted by the end of protest time on the day before it will take place. The “l” flag will be displayed with numeral pennant and class flag, if applicable. 3.2 For an on the water change to the sailing instructions: “l” flag shall be displayed with numeral pennant and class flag, if appropriate will be displayed from the race committee signal boat while anchored. The change will be announced on the designated VhF channel. This changes RRS 90.2 and Race Signals.

4 SIGNALS MADE ASHORE 4.1 Signals made ashore will be displayed on the flagpole located on the dock outside the marina office. 4.2 When flag “AP” is displayed ashore, the warning signal for the first start will be signaled not less than 60 minutes after “AP” is lowered. This changes RRS Race Signals. 4.3 The race committee will broadcast its intent on the designated VhF channel at 0800 and again at 0830.

5 SCHEDULE OF RACES & EVENTS 5.1 Thursday, April 10 1200-1700 – Registration 1730-1800 – Skippers’ Meeting (Pavilion) 1800-2100 – Opening Beach Party Gosling’s Rum Friday, April 11 0830 – harbor Start for offshore courses 1030 – Offshore (Circle 4) – first warning signal of the day 16 2014 SPERRY TOPSIDER CHARLESTON RACEWEEK

1800 – Beach Party, Goslings Rum, Beer Bar, Beach Buffet and daily awards Saturday, April 12 0830 – harbor Start for offshore courses 1030 – Offshore (Circle 4) - first warning signal of the day 1800 – Beach Party, Goslings Rum, Beer Bar and daily awards Sunday, April 13 0830 – harbor Start for offshore courses 1030 – Offshore (Circle 4) – first warning signal of the day 1600-1800 – Awards presentation, Chili and Beer Bar. 5.2 Eight (8) races are scheduled for all classes. One race for each class shall be completed to constitute a regatta for that class. 5.3 The race committee may run up to, but not more than, 3 races in a single day. 5.4 Races that are postponed or abandoned for the day may be re-sailed unless it is the final day of racing. No warning signal will be made after 1400 on Sunday April 13.

6 CLASS FLAGS, STICKERS, & SAIL NUMBERS 6.1 Class flag designations will be posted on the official notice board at Race headquarters no later than 1800 on Thursday, April 13, 2014. 6.2 Event bow stickers shall be attached to both sides of the boats hull at all times while racing. The event stickers are to be mounted approximately 6-10 inches below deck level and 8-14 inches aft of the bow. Boats failing to display event bow stickers may be subject to protest by the race committee only. This changes RRS 60.1 (a). 6.3 Boats shall display the appropriate class flag from the backstay at least 5 feet above the deck. Flags are available in the skipper’s packages. 6.4 All boats shall display only the sail numbers under which she has entered, unless prior written approval is obtained from the race committee and posted on the official notice board.

7 RACING AREA 7.1 The racing areas are shown in “Circle locations” in Illustration B. 7.2 The racing area for Circle 4 will be offshore in the Atlantic Ocean on the north side of the entrance channel.

8 COURSES 8.1 The diagrams in Illustration C illustrate the courses, including the approximate angle between legs, the order in which the marks are to be passed, and the side on which a mark is to be left. 8.2 Numeral pennants will be displayed with the warning signal to signify the specific course for that start. 8.3 A placard with the letter “S” (Short Course) or “l” (long Course) will be displayed to indicate the course is “long” or “Short”. 8.4 A placard will be displayed with the bearing of the weather mark. 8.5 If one of the leeward gate marks is missing and not replaced by a mark boat in its place displaying code flag “M” and making repetitive sounds, boats shall sail around the one existing leeward mark leaving it to port.

8.6 If the offset mark (o) is missing, boats should sail to the leeward mark (2 or 2A) after rounding mark 1l or 2S. This changes Rule 34.

9 MARKS 9.1 The marks for Circle 4 will be: Mark 1l is a yellow tetrahedron. Mark 1S is an orange tetrahedron. Marks 2a and 2b are orange tetrahedrons. Marks o1 and o2 (offset marks) are small, orange tetrahedrons. Start pin and finish pin are staffs displaying an orange flag on pin boat or start and finish pins which are orange balls. New mark 1l is an orange cylinder with a black band. New mark 2S is a red mark with a black band.

10 CHECK IN 10.1 Before the first warning signal of each day, all boats shall sail past the stern of the signal boat on star¬board tack and check in by hailing their sail number. They shall continue to do so until their sail number is verbally acknowledged by the race committee. Attempts to check in over the designated VhF channel does not meet this requirement. 10.2 Boats failing to check in accordance with 10.1 will be given a scoring penalty equal to 20% of the number of boats entered in that class without a hearing. (This changes RRS A5). This will apply to each boat’s first race of the day.

11 THE START 11.1 Races will be started using RRS 26. The warning will be 5 minutes before the start. 11.2 The starting line will be between the staff displaying an orange flag on the RC signal boat on the starboard end of the starting line and the port end starting boat with orange flag or a starting pin. 11.3 Boats whose warning signal has not been made shall keep clear of the starting area. The starting area is defined as 100 yards in all directions from the starting line. Boats that do not keep clear of this area are subject to protest by the race committee only. This changes RRS 60.1(a). 11.4 A boat starting later than 10 minutes after her starting signal will be scored Did Not Start (DNS). This changes RRS 63.1, A4.1 and A5.

12 RECALLS 12.1 As a courtesy the race committee may identify recalled boats by broadcast over the designated VhF channel. Failure of a boat to see or hear her recall notification and the timing and order of such hails or failure to hail will not be grounds for requesting redress.

13 CHANGE OF THE NEXT LEG OF THE COURSE 13.1 To change the next leg of the course, the race committee will lay a new mark (or move the finish line) and remove the original mark as soon as practicable. When in a subsequent change a new mark is replaced, it will be replaced by an original mark. 13.2 A signal board with the letters for the classes for which the change of course applies will be displayed along with flag C. If no classes are displayed on a signal board, the change applies to all classes. 13.3 The race committee may adjust the angle of a gate or offset mark without making any signals. 13.4 The race committee will attempt to broadcast any course changes over the designated VhF channel. Failure of a boat to hear such notification or failure to broadcast will not be grounds for requesting redress.

14 THE FINISH 14.1 For downwind finishes, the finishing line will be on the opposite side of the signal boat from the starting line. 14.2 For downwind finishes, the finishing line will be between a staff displaying an orange flag on signal boat on the starboard end of the finish line and a staff displaying an orange flag on the port end finishing or finish pin. 14.3 For windward finishes, the finishing line will be between staffs displaying orange flags on two boats or between a staff displaying an orange flag on a starboard end boat and a finish pin. 14.4 The finishing boat will display the “second substitute” at the finishing line if the race committee intends to start another race on the same day. 14.5 In the interest of starting another race in a timely fashion on multiple race days, the race committee may assign a finish position to the last finishers in a division (circle), provided that the positions can be determined in a reasonable manner.

15 PENALTY SYSTEM 15.1 The first two sentences of rule 44.1 are changed to: “A boat may take a One-Turn Penalty when it may have broken a rule of Part 2 or rule 31 while racing. however, when she may have broken a rule of Part 2 while in the zone around a mark other than a starting mark, her penalty shall be a Two-Turns Penalty. Rule 44.3 scoring penalty shall not apply. 15.2 Unless the course is shortened to finish at the windward mark, penalties within the zone of the windward mark or on the offset leg may be delayed and taken as soon as possible on the downwind leg. 15.3 Posts-race penalties. Appendix TB shall apply. 15.4 Penalty declarations - A boat that has taken a penalty turn(s) in accordance with SI 15.1 shall complete the penalty Declaration form available at the race/scoring desk before the end of Protest Time. A boat wishing to take a post-race penalty in accordance with SI 15.3 or wishes to retire after finishing shall complete the penalty Declaration form available at the race/scoring desk.

16 TIME LIMIT 16.1 Boats still racing 30 minutes after the first boat in their fleet sails the proper course and finishes, and not thereafter retiring, will be scored TlE (Time limit Expired, see Scoring). This changes RRS 35 and A11.

17 PROTESTS 17.1 A boat intending to protest shall comply with RRS 61 and additionally report to the race committee (signal boat or finish boat) as soon as possible after finishing, giving the race committee its sail number and the sail number(s) of the protested boat(s). Reporting should be done via VhF radio communications. This changes RRS 61. 17.2 Protests shall be written and lodged with the protest committee’s representative within the protest time limit. Protest forms are available at the protest room in the Charleston harbor Resort. 17.3 Protest Time limit: limit will begin when the race committee finish boat of the appropriate circle or course docks and ends sixty minutes later. The race committee will make sound signals corresponding to its circle number upon docking and post the docking time on the official notice board. This posting constitutes the notice required by RRS 61.1(b) and 63.2 (Time and Place of the hearing.) 17.4 Protests will be heard approximately in order of posting as soon as possible in the protest room. CHARLESTONRACEWEEK.COM 17

17.5 Notices of scheduled protests or requests for redress hearings will be posted on the Official Notice Board within 15 minutes of the protest time limit to inform competitors of hearings in which they are parties or may be parties affected by a request for redress. This will constitute notice to all parties under RRS 63.2 and its Prescription. 17.6 For the purpose of rule 64.3(b), the “authority responsible” is the measurers appointed by Charleston Ocean Racing Association. 17.7 On the last day of the regatta, a request for reopening a hearing shall be delivered no later than 30 minutes after the party requesting reopening was informed of the decision on that day. This changes RRS 62.2. 17.8 On the last scheduled day of racing, a request for redress based on jury decision will be delivered not later than 30 minutes after decisions are posted. This changes rule 62.2.

18 PROTEST ARBITRATION 18.1 The US Sailing prescription RRS Appendix T, Section D will apply. The penalty shall be 40%.

19 SCORING 19.1 (a) When 5 or fewer races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores. This changes RRS A2. (b) When 6 races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score. 19.2 Boats scored TlE will be scored points equal to the number of boats finishing within the time limit plus two points by the race committee without a hearing. The total shall not exceed the total number of boats in that class. This changes RRS A4.1, A4.2 and A5. 19.3 If a boat requesting redress for an OCS is not granted redress, the score in that race shall not be excluded. This changes SI 19.1(b), RRS 90.3 and A2.

20 SAFETY 20.1 Each competitor is solely responsible for his own safety and, by participation, agrees to sail and use Charleston harbor Resort and Marina facilities at his or her own risk. The Charleston Ocean Racing Association nor persons assisting with the conduct of races shall be responsible for damage or injury suffered during races or related activities. 20.2 A boat that retires from a race or leaves the course area between races shall notify the race committee before leaving the course area or immediately after arriving ashore on the designated VhF channel. 20.3 A boat and its crew shall at all times keep clear of all commercial vessels and shall not maneuver in any manner which would cause a commercial vessel to be unable to maneuver its proper course or carry out its commercial functions in a normal manner. a.) A boat whose actions or maneuvers result in danger signal (5 or more blasts) from commercial vessels shall be protested by the race committee. b.) The penalty for breaking this rule shall be disqualification from the entire regatta. 20.4 There will be a courtesy announcement on each circle’s designated VhF channel each morning and at the end of the day’s racing to communicate expected commercial traffic needs to the fleets. Boats are reminded that Charleston harbor and its approaches have a high level of commercial traffic.

21 CREW WEIGH-IN / REPLACEMENT OF CREW Boats shall sail with the same crew, as registered and conforming to any crew weight limitations, in all races unless prior written 18 2014 SPERRY TOPSIDER CHARLESTON RACEWEEK

permission to change crew is granted by the race committee. Weigh-in information is contained in the Notice of Race.

22 HAUL OUT Boats shall not be hauled out during the regatta except with and according to the terms of prior written permission of the Regatta Chairman.

23 COACH AND SUPPORT BOATS 23.1 Coach and support boats shall register with the race office during registration. They shall declare with which boat or boats they are associated. 23.2 Coach and support boats shall keep clear of the racing area from the time of the preparatory signal of each race until all boats have finished or the race committee signals a postponement, general recall, or abandonment. 23.3 The racing area is defined as no less than 50 yards (150 feet) distance from any boat that is racing and on the outside of the course as defined by the location of the rounding marks. 23.4 Any coach or support boat that infringes this rule will be warned by a member of the race committee. Failure to comply may result in the protest and disqualification of a racing boat associated with any offending support boat. This changes RRS 60.2. 23.5 Coach and support boats shall display a flag, or other identification symbol, as required by the race committee. 23.6 Coach and support boats shall not go alongside nor communicate with their associated boat until after the associated boat’s race has finished.

24 PRESS AND SPECTATOR BOATS 24.1 All press and official spectator boats shall be registered with the race organizers during registration. Press and official spectator boats shall monitor the designated VhF channel for the course they are on. 24.2 Press and spectator boats shall not interfere with the racing, in any way and shall stay no less than 50 yards (150 feet) distance from any boat that is racing and on the outside the race course where as defined by the location of the rounding marks at a distance outside the racecourse where their wake causes no problem. 24.3 The organizers may appoint one or more photo boats, which will be allowed within the race course. The position of these boats shall not be grounds for redress. 24.4 Press and spectator boats shall display a flag, or other identification symbol as may be required by the race committee.

25 RADIO COMMUNICATION 25.1 The designated VhF channel for Circle 4 will be channel 73. 25.2 An observer designated by the race committee may report visual signals displayed by the race committee over the designated VhF channel. Information reported by the designated observer is provided as a courtesy to competitors and does not in any way alter the competitors’ responsibility to observe the race committee’s visual signals which govern the conduct of the racing. Errors or omissions on the part of the designated observer will not be grounds for requesting redress.

26 PRIZES 26.1 One daily trophy will be awarded in each class for each day of racing. One overall trophy will be awarded in each class. The entry that wins the most competitive class will receive recognition on the Palmetto Cup Perpetual Trophy. 26.2 Jubilee Sportsmanship Perpetual Trophy will be awarded

to the participant who has displayed outstanding example of good sportsmanship during Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week. 26.3 The Organizing Authority may award additional prizes at their discretion.

27 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY 27.1 Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. (see RRS4, Decision to race). The Organizing Authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta. 27.2 The safety of a boat and it’s crew is the sole and inescapable responsibility of the Skipper who shall ensure that the boat is fully sound, thoroughly seaworthy, and manned by an experienced and physically able crew. Neither the establishment of regulations or inspection of a boat in any way limits or reduces the complete and unlimited responsibility of the Skipper. 27.3 Charleston Ocean Racing Association, Sponsors of the Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week, and their employees and volunteers do not accept responsibility for the loss of life or injury to participants or others or for the loss or damage to any vessel in any way or from any cause during or relating to this event. 27.4 The Skipper shall be responsible for the conduct of his crew. In the event of a serious breach of conduct, the destruction of property or the failure to comply with a reasonable request of any Race Officer or Committee Member, the Skipper will be responsible for damages and the boat may be subject to protest which, may include disqualification from the regatta.

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OCEAN RACE COURSES CIRClE 4 • IllUSTRATION B The courses sailed shown in the diagrams below apply to the “Short” and “long” courses. The rounding order for the T “Short” and “Long” courses. The rounding order for the “Short” courses shall be identical with the “long” courses, except that yachts shall round marks 1l or 1S respectively. “ cept that yachts shall round marks 1L or 1S respectively. The starting and finishing lines shall be the same for both the long and short courses. The starting and finishing lines shall be the same for both the longeand short T long and shortcourses. courses. The leeward gate 2 a/b) may be adjusted at the discretion of the Race to keep the course square The leeward gate (mark (mark 2 a/b) may be adjusted at the discretion of the Race Committee to keep theCommittee course square T tion of the Race Committee to keepwithout the course square without further signals. without further signals.f CourseCourse 3 and 5 are Windward-leeward 3 and 5 are Windward-Leeward a finish Windward. with with a finish to to Windward.

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6 (long)

S - 1l - o1 - 2 a/b - 1l - o1 - 2 a/b - 1l - o1 - F

3 (short)

S - 1S - o2 - 2 a/b - F

4 (short)

S - 1S - o2 - 2 a/b - 1S - o2 - F

5 (short)

S - 1S - o2 - 2 a/b - 1S - o2 - 2 a/b - F

6 (short)

S - 1S - o2 - 2 a/b - 1S - o2 - 2 a/b - 1S - o2 - F

CIRCLE LOCATION

CIRCLE 4

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SAILING INSTRUCTIONS PURSUIT ClASS

2014 Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week - April 10-13, 2014 Organizing Authority: Charleston Ocean Racing Association

1 RULES 1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing. 1.2 The PhRF Rules and Regulations as adopted and amended by the CORA PhRF Policies and Procedures. 1.3 U S Sailing Prescriptions to RRS 60, 63.2 and 63.4 will not apply.

2 NOTICES TO COMPETITORS 2.1 Notices to competitors will be posted on the official notice board located in the Race Village at Charleston harbor Resort and Marina (ChRM). 2.2 When flag”l” is displayed alone ashore, it means that a notice affecting all competitors has been posted. When flag “l” is displayed over a numeral pennant(s), it means that the notice applies only to those sailing on the circle(s) corresponding to the numeral pennant(s) displayed. 2.3 Any questions concerning the notice of race, these sailing instructions, scoring, or any other issue shall be submitted in writing to Race Week headquarters on the forms provided. Forms for submittal will be available there. All written inquiries and responses will be posted on the official notice board.

3 CHANGES IN THE SAILING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Any shore side change in the sailing instructions will be posted on the official notice board before 0700 on the day it will take effect, except that any change to the schedule of races will be posted by the end of protest time on the day before it will take place. The “l” flag will be displayed with numeral pennant and class flag, if applicable. 3.2 For an on the water change to the sailing instructions: “l” flag shall be displayed with numeral pennant and class flag, if appropriate. The change will be announced on the designated VhF channel. This changes RRS 90.2 and Race Signals.

5 SCHEDULE OF RACES & EVENTS 5.1 Thursday, April 10 1200-1700 – Registration 1730-1800 – Skippers’ Meeting (Pavilion) 1800-2100 – Opening Beach Party Friday, April 11 930 – Warning signal 1800 – Beach Party, Goslings Rum and Beer Bar, Beach Buffet Saturday, April 12 930 – Warning signal 1800 – Beach Party, Goslings Rum and Beer Bar Sunday, April 13 930 – Warning Signal. 1600-1800 – Awards presentation, Chili and beer bar Three (3) races are scheduled. One race shall be completed to constitute a regatta. 5.3 No warning signal will be made after 1200 on Sun., April13.

6 CLASS FLAGS, STICKERS, & SAIL NUMBERS 6.1 Class flag and fleet ribbon designations will be posted on the official notice board at Race headquarters no later than 1800 on Thursday, April 9, 2014. 6.2 Boats shall display the appropriate class pennant and fleet ribbon from the backstay at least 5 feet above the deck. Class flags and fleet ribbons are available in the skipper’s packages.

7 RACING AREA The racing area will be Charleston harbor and ocean as shown in attached diagram.

8 COURSE 8.1 The diagrams in Illustrations ‘South” and ‘North’ illustrate the courses, including the approximate angle between legs, the order in which the marks are to be passed, and the side on which a mark is to be left. 8.2 The course to be sailed and the scheduled start time for each boat rating will be posted on the Regatta Notice Board no later than 1800 on the day prior to the scheduled race. 8.3 A placard showing the course to be sailed (“l” long or “S” short) will be displayed no later than the warning signal.

9 MARKS The marks Course ‘South’ will be: Start/finish mark is an orange tetrahedron. Mark 1 is an orange tetrahedron. Government marks: G25 and G13 The marks Course ‘North’ will be: Start/finish mark is an orange tetrahedron. Government marks: G25, R12, and N2

10 CHECK IN Before the first warning signal of each day. A boat intending to race shall check in with the Race Committee via VhF radio channel 11. A boat shall continue to check in until it has been acknowledged by the Race Committee.

11 THE START 11.1 The starting area will be near the “Wedding Dock” in front of the hotel complex at Patriot’s Point. 11.2 The starting line will be between an orange flag on a RC boat that is at the starboard end of the starting line and an orange tetrahedron on the port end. 11.3 Boats will start according to their PhRF rating. This changes Rule 26. 11.4 RRS 26 is changed so that the starting signal is the signal for the first boat to start. All other boats will start afterwards based on their assigned starting time. 11.5 A boat starting later than 10 minutes after her starting signal will be scored Did Not Start (DNS). This changes RRS 63.1, A4.1 and A5.

12 RECALLS 12.1 RRS 29.1 (Individual Recall) is changed. No “X” flag will be used. The race committee will make a sound signal for all boats who are on the course side (OCS) at their start and notify them via VhF on the assigned channel. CHARLESTONRACEWEEK.COM 21

12.2 Failure of a boat to see or hear her recall notification and the timing and order of such hails or failure to hail will not be grounds for requesting redress.

13 CHANGE OF THE NEXT LEG OF THE COURSE 13.1 The course configuration will not be changed. however, the race committee may shorten course at any mark of the course.

14 THE FINISH 14.1 The finishing line will be between a staff displaying an orange flag on the RC boat at the port end and an orange tetrahedron to starboard.

15 PENALTY SYSTEM 15.1 The scoring penalty, RRS 44.3 (20% penalty) will be the only penalty that applies for breaches of rules in part 2. 15.2 Boats that have taken a Scoring Penalty in accordance with RRS 44.3 may sign the alternative penalty form at the protest desk prior to the end of Protest Time in lieu of informing the race committee at the finish line. This changes RRS 44.3(a) and 44.3(b).

16 TIME LIMIT 16.1 Boats must finish by 1600. Boats still racing 30 minutes after the first boat in their fleet sails the proper course and finishes, and not thereafter retiring, will be scored TlE (Time limit Expired, see Scoring). This changes RRS 35 and A11.

17 PROTESTS 17.1 A boat intending to protest shall comply with RRS 61 and additionally report to the race committee as soon as possible after finishing, giving the race committee its sail number and the sail number(s) of the protested boat(s). This changes RRS 61. Reporting will be done via VhF radio. 17.2 Protests shall be written and lodged with the protest committee’s representative within the protest time limit. Protest forms are available at the protest room in the Charleston harbor Resort. 17.3 Protest Time limit: limit will begin when the race committee finish boat of the appropriate circle or course docks and ends sixty minutes later. The race committee will make sound signals corresponding to its circle number upon docking and post the docking time on the official notice board. This posting constitutes the notice required by RRS 61.1(b) and 63.2 (Time and Place of the hearing.) 17.4 Protests will be heard approximately in order of posting as soon as possible in the protest room. 17.5 Notices of scheduled protests or requests for redress hearings will be posted on the Official Notice Board within 15 minutes of the protest time limit to inform competitors of hearings in which they are parties or may be parties affected by a request for redress. This will constitute notice to all parties under RRS 63.2 and its Prescription. 17.6 For the purpose of rule 64.3(b), the “authority responsible” is the measurers appointed by Charleston Ocean Racing Association. 17.7 On the last day of the regatta, a request for reopening a hearing shall be delivered no later than 30 minutes after the party requesting reopening was informed of the decision on that day. This changes RRS 66. 17.8 On the last scheduled day of racing, a request for redress based on a jury decision will be delivered no later than 30 minutes after the decisions is posted. This changes rule 62.2.

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18 PROTEST ARBITRATION (This changes RRS 60.1(b), 63.1, 63.6, and 66) 18.1 An arbitration meeting will be held prior to the protest hearing for all parties involving violations of Part 2 of the Racing Rules of Sailing, with no allegation of damage and RRS 31. 18.2 After a protest form is delivered, one designated representative (conforming to RRS 63.3 (a) of each party will appear before an arbitrator. No witnesses are permitted. 18.3 After hearing the testimony of each representative, the arbitrator shall reach one of the following conclusions: a.) There was no breach of a rule. If the representatives agree, the protest is withdrawn and cannot be reopened. If any representative disagrees, the matter goes to the protest committee for a hearing. b.) There was a breach of a rule by one or more of the boats involved. The representative(s) of the offending boat(s) (a) have the option of accepting a 40% alternative penalty (as per RRS 44.3) and the protest is withdrawn or (b) submitting the matter to the protest committee for a hearing. c.) The matter should go to the protest committee for a hearing. The acceptance of an arbitrator’s opinion will not be grounds for redress and cannot be appealed. 18.4 The arbitrator will not be a member of the protest committee that hears the protest but will be permitted to observe the testimony given to the protest committee and offer testimony. This changes RRS 63.3(a).

19 SCORING 19.1 All races will be scored. This changes RRS A.2 19.2 If a boat requesting redress for an OCS is not granted redress, the score in that race shall not be excluded. This changes RRS 90.3 and A2.

20 SAFETY 20.1 Each competitor is solely responsible for his own safety and, by participation, agrees to sail and use Charleston harbor Resort and Marina facilities at his or her own risk. The Charleston Ocean Racing Association nor persons assisting with the conduct of races shall be responsible for damage or injury suffered during races or related activities. 20.2 A boat that retires from a race or leaves the course area between races shall notify the race committee before leaving the course area or immediately after arriving ashore on the designated VhF channel. 20.3 A boat and its crew shall at all times keep clear of all commercial vessels and shall not maneuver in any manner which would cause a commercial vessel to be unable to maneuver its proper course or carry out its commercial functions in a normal manner. a.) A boat whose actions or maneuvers result in danger signal (5 or more blasts) from commercial vessels shall be protested. b.) The penalty for breaking this rule shall be disqualification from the entire regatta. c.) If the wind velocity is low and it is apparent a boat cannot avoid an oncoming commercial boat, it may start its engine and motor away from the oncoming vessel at an angle of 90 degrees or less. There shall be no forward movement on the course. It shall cut off its motor as soon as it is clear from the oncoming vessel. 20.4 There will be a courtesy announcement on the designated VhF channel each morning and at the end of the day’s racing to communicate expected commercial traffic needs to the fleets. Boats are reminded that Charleston harbor and its approaches have a high level of commercial traffic.

21. RADIO/TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS 21.1 All VhF communications and race committee announcements will be over VhF Channel 11. 21.2 Competitors may call the race committee via cell phone: 843-709-7579 or 843-729-3418.

22 PRIZES Prizes will be awarded as described in the notice of race.

23 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY 23.1 Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. (See RRS4, Decision to race). The Organizing Authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta. 23.2 The safety of a boat and its crew is the sole and

inescapable responsibility of the Skipper who shall ensure that the boat is fully sound, thoroughly seaworthy, and manned by an experienced and physically able crew. Neither the establishment of regulations or inspection of a boat in any way limits or reduces the complete and unlimited responsibility of the Skipper. 23.3 Charleston Ocean Racing Association, Sponsors of the Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week, and their employees and volunteers do not accept responsibility for the loss of life or injury to participants or others, or for the loss or damage to any vessel in any way or from any cause during or relating to this event. 23.4 The Skipper shall be responsible for the conduct of his crew. In the event of a serious breach of conduct, the destruction of property or the failure to comply with a reasonable request of any Race Officer or Committee Member, the Skipper will be responsible for all damages and the boat may be subject to protest which, may include disqualification from the regatta.

ILLUSTRATION D - MONOHULLS - “S” SHORT

COURSE: “S” (Short) - Approx. 19 NM MONOHULLS

NORTH COURSE “L” (Long) - Approx. 23 NM START START G25 teardrop G25 G13 Thru Jettys G25 R18/G17 FINISH G13

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ILLUSTRATION E - MULTIHULLS - “S” SHORT

COURSE: “S” (Short) - Approx. 24 NM MULTIHULLS NORTH COURSE “L” (Long) - Approx. 23 NM START START G25 teardrop G25 R12 Thru Jettys R25 R18/G17 FINISH G13

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SOUTH COURSE: “L” (Long) - Approx. 23 NM MONOHULLS NORTH COURSE “L” (Long) - Approx. 23 NM START START G25 teardrop G25 G13 Thru Jettys MARK 1 R18/G17 G13 G13 G25 *Mark 1 G13 FINISH

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North COURSE: “L” (Long) - Approx. 30 NM MULTIHULLS- Approx. 23 NM NORTH COURSE “L” (Long) START START teardrop G25 G25 R12 Thru Jettys RN2 R18/G17 R12 G13 *Mark 1 G25 G13 FINISH

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elcome to the Port of Charleston. Our deep water and world class ship terminals comprise the nation’s 9th largest seaport, and our beautiful, expansive, and temperate harbor also comprises one of the nationʼs largest sailing centers. In 2013, Charleston attracted just over 2,400 ships, and just over 2,000 regatta entrants. Thatʼs no coincidence. We work hard to keep our harbor both prosperous and pleasurable. Preventing incidents between ships and boats is therefore one of our continual concerns. Sharing the harbor requires constant attention to the rules of the road and the rules of racing. Racers have a distinct advantage over ships. Ships are fairly predictable. Theyʼll be in the channel, and theyʼre going only to ship terminals, the anchorage, or back to sea. From the shipʼs perspective, the sailboats are quite a bit more random, and quite a bit more flexible, since most of the harbor is deep enough for even the largest racers. Racing courses can and may cross a channel. Even if the course doesnʼt, the favored tack may. When approaching and crossing channels, make sure youʼre aware of approaching ships, and their tugs, and observe Rule 9 when in sight of a ship. Rule 9 obliges smaller vessels to give way to vessels confined to the channel. If youʼre racing in Charleston, youʼre not confined to the channel, so the ship is always going to be privileged. Please also remember the channel extends through the jetties, and thirteen miles beyond. Ships are just as confined to the channel outside the harbor as they are inside the harbor. Rule 9 applies all the way to the C buoy offshore. Ships tend to go faster than most assume, up to 22 knots in the offshore channel, and up to 15 knots in the harbor. If you see a ship coming, plan on it getting to you faster than you think. If you must cross the channel when in sight of a ship, remember that the ship has a blind spot at least 1/4 mile ahead. If you canʼt see the windows on the bridge of the ship, the ship canʼt see you. Shipboard radar has roughly the same blind spot. If your entire boat cannot be seen by the pilot during the entire time youʼre crossing the channel, you are way too close. Remember also that sailing has its unexpected moments. If you pop a halyard or foul your sheets and canʼt tack when you planned, youʼll want plenty of time to get things sorted out and still stay clear of the ship.

Another rule of thumb is, if youʼre considering using a ship to gain an advantage over a competitor, youʼre too close. Encourage everyone around you to do the safe thing with prudent tactical maneuvers. Anytime youʼre crossing in sight of a ship, or sailing along the edge of the channel ahead of a ship, call the ship on channel 13 VhF and broadcast your intentions. The pilot will appreciate it. If you canʼt see the name of the ship, simply call the “inbound” or “outbound” ship in “the lower harbor,” for example, and tell him what youʼre up to. Use your sail number as an identifier, and the ship will know exactly who you are. You may see a ship with a Coast Guard escort. In these cases, expect the Coast Guard to keep you up to 500 yards from the ship. Plan ahead, and heed the Coast Guardʼs warnings if you didnʼt plan well enough. A boarding will slow you down a lot more than an extra tack. Vigilance while sailing to the course or back into the harbor is just as important as when racing. While things tend to go smoothly here, the close calls happen most often when racers are coming back into the harbor after a full day of racing. In the entrance channel, when in sight of a ship, please sail outside of the buoy line,

especially in the jetties. Even if the course doesn! doesn Thereʼs plenty of water, and the ship needs as much of the channel as possible. Inbound and outbound ships frequently pass each other in the channel, both inside and outside the harbor. Passing ships absolutely require the entire channel. Please be especially prudent in the presence of more than one ship. Under no circumstances should you try to take the middle between two passing ships. The ships will induce both localized currents and wind shifts between them that may cause you to lose control. This may seem like common sense, but it wasnʼt to one sailor recently. Many of Charlestonʼs harbor pilots are racers themselves. They understand racing, but they typically arenʼt apprised of the particular course youʼre racing, or your particular tactics. Stay clear, and when in doubt, or even if youʼre not in doubt, get on channel 13 and talk it out. SAIl SAFE AND SAIl FAST! John Cameron, Executive Director of the Harbor Pilots Captain, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.) Lightning #14266 843-693-3557 JCameron@CharlestonPilots.com

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SAFETY PLAN SAFETY PlAN

ELCOME TO 2014 SPERRY TOP-SIDER CHARLESTON RACE WEEK. This plan is to ensure that you and your crew have a safe and enjoyable regatta. We ask that you share this plan with your entire crew so that they might be prepared in case of an emergency. While Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week will make every reasonable effort to provide a safe environment, competitors are reminded that all persons competing do so at their own risk and are solely responsible for their own safety. Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race week has a Medical Director and medical personnel from Roper St. Francis healthcare available during the regatta. They will oversee all medical emergencies both on and off the water. On the water, three (3) teams of medical personnel will be patrolling the race courses in designated safety boats. Two (2) teams will be located on the offshore courses and one (1) on the inshore courses. Each safety boat will consist of a paramedic, registered nurse and emergency kits including a spine board and heart defibrillator. Additional equipment will be located on shore in EMS vehicles. The medical team will evaluate the severity of any injury and attempt to treat minor injuries on the water while seriously injured persons will be moved to shore for treatment. Please refer to the adjacent instructions for emergencies.

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For emergencies on the water, hail “Charleston Race Week Medical Team” on vhF channel 16. You will then be instructed to change to VHF channel 82A for the working channel. If able, immediately also call the

Race Director at (843) 926-7343.

Remember to stay calm and be ready to identify the following: • Your Boat Name, Hull Color and Sail Number • Your Location • Nature of the Injury • Crew Members Name and Information For an emergency on land, contact the

Race Director at (843) 926-7343 who will get one of the medical teams to evaluate and treat the individual. THANKS FOR RACING AND PLEASE STAY SAFE! Open 7 Days a Wk (beer & wine) M-Sat 9a-9p Sun. 11a-6p (spirits) M-Sat 9a-7p C DA HUC WL K EY

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perry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week is working toward becoming a Clean Regatta! Clean Regattas is a certification program set up by Sailors for the Sea that helps regattas, yacht clubs, and sailing programs voluntarily implement better environmental practices. For 2014, the organizers of the regatta intend to implement better recycling practices and cut down on disposable water bottle usage. Everyone involved can help with this effort to ensure that we have cleaner rivers and oceans. Please join by using refillable water bottles (we have a Zip2Water refill station on site) and dispose of any recyclable materials in the proper way. (In Charleston County, you can recycle plastics No. 1 through 7, but not plastic film or styrofoam.) And, there are other things you can do to make our event more environmentally friendly such as using just water to wash down your boat – or only non-toxic cleaning products. Also, do your boat maintenance in areas that are contained to reduce run off, and properly dispose of any sewage in holding tanks. Charleston Waterkeeper will be providing the official pumpout boat for the event. You can find more info about how to be an environmentally friendly sailor at www.SailorsfortheSea.org.

perry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week proudly supports US Sailing’s REACh program, a combination of sailing and STEM-based education (science, technology, engineering and math) and sailing for middle school students. During Race Week, on April 12th from 9:30am-5:00pm, US Sailing will hold a STEM Educator Course. Sailing instructors and formal teachers will participate in an eight hour training/professional development program focusing on integrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through the sport of sailing. There will also be a presentation on airflow from Boeing and a one hour on-the-water experience to view the races. Groupe Beneteau, the worlds largest builder of sailing yachts, has sponsored 10 scholarships for educators from at-risk schools in Charleston and Marion South Carolina. Reach challenges today's youth to reach higher academically, reach further personally, and reach deeper into the depths of science and technology, creating solutions to the worlds challenges in the 21st century. For more information and to register, visit http://reach.ussailing.org/courses/ or contact Jessica Servis, Reach program manager at US Sailing JessicaServis@ussailing.org.

Charleston Race Week is a non-profit event that supports many worthwhile causes engaged in the sport of sailing. Local charities and organizations that benefit from Charleston Race Week: • Veterans On Deck - Enhances vocational, familial, and interpersonal functioning of our returning veterans. • S.C. Special Olympics Sailing Team - A program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. • Charleston Community Sailing - Improves the community and the sport of sailing by providing access, facilities, and sailing instruction to people of all socio-economic backgrounds, skill levels, and physical abilities.

• College of Charleston Sailing Team - Donor support has helped CofC become a top-ranked college sailing team. • Sailors for the Sea - Engages boaters around the world, resulting in cleaner oceans. Additional programs supported: • local high School Sailing • local Yacht Club Junior Sailing Programs • South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association Race committee training

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