incorporating

The 12th Philippine National Championship

The 2008Philippine Masters Championship

The 2008 Philippine Open Championship

 The 2008 Philippine Novice Championship.

Hosted by:
Balai Isabel

Supported by:
Soluziona,  

 scheduled for

Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th February 2008

Organized by
Taal Lake Yacht Club
Talisay, Philippines

Organizing Authority 

 The event is organized by Taal Lake Yacht Club. 

 1 Rules 

 1.1 The event will be governed by the Rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing. 

 1.2 The current International Hobie Class Association Class Rules will apply,  except as exceptions have been made by fleet 274 at Www.tlyc.com/hobie/prescriptions.html

 1.3 The prescriptions of the Philippine Sailing Association will not apply 

2 Advertising 

 2.1 The Event is designated as  Category C event in accordance with RRS Rule 79,     Advertising and Event Categories and RRS Appendix I. 

 2.2 Boats wishing to carry sponsors names or logos on sails, and/or hulls should seek    approval from the organizing committee in order to prevent conflicts with Event     Sponsors. 

 2.3 The Organizing Committee may require all boats and / or crew to display the Event    Sponsors advertising on their boats and/or sails. 

3 Eligibility  and Entry

 3.1 The Event is open to the following classes: 

  National Championship - Both helm and crew must be Philippine citizens 

  Open Championship - This class is open to all nationalities, and mixed crews

  Masters Championship - Open to all nationalities that comply with IHCA Class Rules for the Masters Class.

  Novice Championship. Open to teams that the organizing authority designate.

  
3.2 All Classes will race together. Separate and joint results will be calculated for each class. 

 3.3 To enter fax or e-mail a completed pre-entry form to The Regatta Secretariat, before Feb 8, 2008, or fill up the form at registration. 

 3.4 All crews are required to present themselves together to be weighed, as required in the IHCA  Class Rules. 

 3.5 Failure to complete all the registration requirements by 0900 hrs on the first race day may invalidate the entry. 

4 Classification 

 Reserved 

5 Entry Fees 

 5.1 The Entry Fee is P 3500 per boat for the first class entered, and P500, for each additional class entered. There will be a P500 discount for those who fill out the form below, and we recieve it before Feb 8 2008.

 5.2 The entry fee will cover:

- the cost of the team's entry
- two pack lunches on Saturday
- 2  meals at the Saturday dinner
-assorted local drinks for 2 at the Saturday night party
- 2 Sunday breakfasts
- 2 Sunday trophy presentation buffet lunches
- Sponsor giveaways

 5.3 All entry fees are to be paid at Registration. 

6 Competitors Briefing  

 The Competitors Briefing will take place at 0930 hrs on the first race day at Taal Lake  Yacht Club, if necessary, a second briefing will be at 0830 onSaturday.

6a Programme of Events  

 The Championships will consist of 10 races. The event will be regarded as complete regardless of how many races have been started by 2pm on Sunday, Feb 10, 2008. with the exception of the Philippine National championship. The National

   Friday February 8
   Early registration may be available on Friday night. 

   Saturday February 9
   0800 hrs to 0900 hrs Registration and weighing at TLYC 
   0930hrs  Competitor's Briefing
   1000 hrs  First Warning Signal
   Races will be completed back to back with a break for lunch and will resume 1 hr        later, and will continue till 6 races have been sailed or the last start time limit.             1630: No Warning Signal after

   Sunday February 10
   0830hrs  Competitor's Briefing 
   0900 hrs:  First Warning Signal
   1400 hrs:  No Warning Signal After 
    30 mins after last finish: Late Lunch and Awards Presentation 

 7 Courses to be Sailed 

 7.1 Courses to be sailed will be Triangular and Windward Leeward Courses. 

 7.2 Races will be started in accordance with RRS 26. 

 8 Sailing Instructions 

 8.1 The Sailing Instructions will be published several days before the event  at www.tlyc.com/hobie/honat08sis.html 

 8.2 The Sailing Instructions will also be available at Registration. 

 9 Scoring System 

 9.1 The low-point scoring system as per RRS Appendix A will be used. 

 9.2 To calculate the positions in a class, points will be awarded in accordance with the    finishing position within the Class and not the finishing position in the whole fleet. 

 9.3 If a minimum of 6 races have been completed, one drop is allowed.

10 Protest Committee 

 10.1 A Protest Committee will be appointed. 

 11 Prizes 

 11.1 Prizes will be awarded to BOTH skipper and crew of:

 the first 3 boats in each class with more than 4 entries

 the first  boat in each class with at least 3 entries  

  11.2 Other prizes may be awarded for at the discretion of the Organizing Committee. 

 12 Disclaimer 

 Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See Rule 4, 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. 

 13 Further Information

For further information please contact: 

 Peter Capotosto tel. 09178383726, peter@tlyc.com 
 Jose Hagedorn  tel. +639178950430

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Entry Form

 Philippine Hobie 16 Championships 2008

 Please complete this pre-registration form in type or print and return it  on or before Wednesday, February 7, 2008.

Name of Helm: ______________________________ 

Nationality __________________________ 

Name of Crew ______________________________ 

Nationality ___________________ 

Sail Number ______________________________ 

I wish to enter the above boat in the Open Championships.    [ ] 

My crew and I qualify for entry to the National Championships and wish to enter  [ ] 

I qualify for the Masters Championship and wish to enter     [ ] 

I wish to enter the Novice Championship [ ]

We qualify and will enter the womens championship [ ]

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(You will be asked to fill up the following form at registration on site)

Race Entry Form Declaration

I hereby acknowledge that the Organising Authority, Regatta Sponsors and their representatives, its officers, members and volunteers do not accept any liability for loss of life or property, personal injury or damage to property, or any other claims, caused by or arising out of the Regatta, or my presence, and that I compete, or attend entirely at my own risk and responsibility. 

I agree to be bound by the Racing Rules of Sailing and all other rules governing the event. 

Signature of skipper: ________________________

Weight of skipper________

 Signature of crew: __________________ 

Weight of crew________

Declaration of any penalty weight to be carried on board

________ kgs.

Date _________________   .

Name ( print) ______________________________________ 

Tel: _____________________ 

Fax: _____________________ 

e-mail ________________________