CLASSIC 2004

RACE
INFORMATION

CLASSIC 2004 INFO

Schedule of Events
2004 Race Info
2004 Race Maps
Pre-Entry Form
Entry List
Crew Pool
Sponsors
Concours D'Elegance
What is a Classic?
Spirit of Tradition Class
Tall Ships® World Peace Cup

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FOR INFORMATION:
(268) 460 1799
or 460 1707

ENTRY FORMS:
Antigua Yacht Club
Tel/Fax (268) 460 1799
Email: classic@candw.ag

PRESS INQUIRIES:
Kristi Chesher
Tel (268) 462 2271

The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is organized by the Antigua Yacht Club (AYC) and will be governed by the current Racing Rules of Sailing with amendments found in this program and within the Sailing Directions.

Objective: To encourage owners and crews of classic and traditional yachts to sail alongside each other on courses designed to be without the tight quarters of other events, so that racing is fun and safe for hard-to-manage and older vessels of any size. The emphasis is on sailing together rather than on racing, as well as on the enjoyment of the ideal conditions of the Caribbean Sea.

Entries: Make sure that you are entering a classic boat! An Official Entry Form is available from the Antigua Yacht Club, and is available to entrants who have been accepted by the Committee either verbally or in writing. If the vessel is unknown to the Committee, a Pre Entry Form must be read, completed, and accepted by the committee, before an Entry Form will be issued. All measurements are to be supplied by the captain or owner on the Entry Form before a rating will be issued at the skippers briefing. Please note that the Spirit of Tradition Class does require a full and currant CSA measurement certificate. Contact the committee for details.

All Entry Forms must be handed in to the Antigua Yacht Club secretary no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday the 14th of April. For rating purposes, we appreciate your entering as soon as possible.

Registration: All captains must register at the AYC between April 13th and 14th, to confirm arrival and to receive important information and Sailing Instructions.

Fee: US$4 per foot of the length on deck, a 5% discount for CSA members,
payable with submission of the Entry Form.
To encourage early entries, there will be a discount for completed entry forms received before April 1st.


CLASSES:

  1. Traditional - Fishing, or Cargo vessels, built or converted to sail.
  2. Vintage - Yachts with a full keel designed and launched before January 1950
  3. Classic - Yachts with a full keel designed and launched after January 1950
  4. Spirit Of Tradition - Yachts built recently using modern methods and design, but retaining the original grace and style of the old classics.
  5. Tall Ships - Sail training and passenger vessels.

    NOTE 1) Classes will be sub divided according to performance, size, type and rig.
    NOTE 2) Tall Ships will be sailing a different course from the yachts.
    NOTE 3) Spirit of Tradition Class and Tall Ships will each be sailing for a separate prize structure.
    NOTE 4) The “Traditional Class” has replaced the Schooner Class, however, Schooners will still have class prizes.


PROTESTS: Protests are NOT encouraged. Good sportsmanship and common sense should prevail. Competitors are reminded that larger traditional yachts are not noticeably manoeuvrable. Safety should be given utmost priority. If absolutely necessary, protests shall be lodged in accordance with the ISAF regulations and be accompanied by a fee of US$100.

SKIPPERS BRIEFING: Thursday 15th April at 17:00 hours upstairs at the Antigua Yacht Club.

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • Racing will be conducted under ISAF racing rules. This is a “gentleman’s race” and any yacht being sailed in an aggressive or reckless manner or displaying poor seamanship will be excused from further participation.
  • Multiple headsails may be flown, provided they are the vessel’s normal headsails, listed as such, declared on the Entry Form and have hanks or furling luff tape, or are part of the original designed sail inventory (No MPSs,
    MPGs, or spinnakers are allowed except in the “Spirit of Tradition Class”).
  • A low points scoring system will be used, using a simplified CSA rating formula.
  • No advertising is allowed on sails, the hull, or clothing unless it is the normal manufacturers logo.
  • There will be no recalls, vessels judged to be over the line early will have a five-minute penalty added to their elapsed time.
  • Trophies and prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each subdivision and many additional prizes for performance, size and age.

The Antigua Yacht Club, the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Committee and the sponsors accept NO responsibility for loss of life, injury, or damage to vessels in this Regatta.