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Event:
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Commodore's Cup - 2008
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Deadlines:
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Fleet championship format must be received, in writing, by the Commodore's Cup Committee no later
than April 10, 2008 and champions names must be received no later than August 31, 2008. Entries
received after that date are subject to Commodore's Cup Committee approval.
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Where:
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Lake Hefner - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Dates:
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September 13 & 14, 2008
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Authority:
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Oklahoma City Boat Club
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Rules:
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All races will be governed by the "rules" as defined by the
2005-2008 Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), by Appendix C as ammended for this event
and by the Commodore's Cup Deed of Gift. This will be an umpired, match racing
event and special Sailing Instructions will be issued.
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Classes:
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The Flying Scot fleet has arranged for boats to be loaned for the event and prepared
by the Commodore's Cup Committee.
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Eligibility:
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Open to members or family members in good standing of OCBC who are the 2008
fleet champions of their respective fleets. These champions and their respective
fleets must also have complied with the Commodore's Cup Eligibility Requirements
as published by the Commodore's Cup Committee. Only these eligible champions may
be helmsman. Note: the eligible fleets and champions, as listed below, have been
determined to be in compliance with the special requirements for this event.
| Fleet |
Champion |
| Catalina 25 |
TBA |
| Laser |
TBA |
| Flying Scot |
TBA |
| J/24 |
TBA |
| Soling |
TBA |
| Melges 24 |
TBA |
| Non Spin B |
TBA |
| Level 170 |
TBA |
| Santana 20 |
TBA |
| J/22 |
TBA |
This table may be adjusted as additional information is applicable.
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Schedule:
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Thursday, 9/11
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19:00
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Ladder drawing and Seminar on match racing and Appendix C
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If you miss the drawing, the committee will draw for you.
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Saturday, 9/13
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09:00
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Competitor's Meeting
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10:00
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First race warning Signal - Others to follow
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Sunday, 9/14
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09:00
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First race warning signal - Others to follow
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Lunch and awards following the races
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Scoring:
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This is a double elimination ladder event. Pairings will be posted by the Commodore's Cup
Committee following the drawing.
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Crew:
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Each skipper may elect to have one or two crew members. The election must be made at the competitors
meeting and may not be changed subsequently. All crew members must have crewed for the respective
skipper in their fleet championship. Skippers whose fleet boats carried fewer crew members may select
additional crew from competitors in their fleet championship.
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Substitution:
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Crew may not be substituted between races without prior written permission from the Commodore's
Cup Committee. Such permission will only be given under urgent circumstances. Substitution of
helmsman will not be allowed.
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Measurement:
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All boats have been prepared by the Commodore's Cup Committee. No modifications are allowed
and no adjustments to standing rigging may be made without prior approval of the Commodore's
Cup Committee except in an emergency to protect the integrity of the boat.
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Courses:
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Courses will be 4 leg, windward/leeward with starboard mark roundings in accordance with the
Sailing Instructions.
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Appeal:
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Decisions by the Protest Committee with regard to protests, requests for redress and other
actions by the Race or Protest Committee shall be subject to appeal according to rule 70 of
the RRS. Awarding of the primary trophy, however, will be based on the original decision,
without regard to any appeal.
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