NOTICE OF REGATTA
    1.  Location, Entry Forms and Information   

Location Map	Wayzata Yacht Club
	P. O. Box 585
	Wayzata, Minnesota 55391

10. Scoring
In determining the winner of each fleet, the Low Point Scoring System, Appendix A2.2 of the racing rules will apply, with six (6) of the seven (7) races scheduled counted. In the event that six (6) or less races are completed, each yacht's total score will be the sum of her scores for all races.

11. Conduct
Section C, Rule 69 of the RR applies.

Yachts observed discharging trash over the side shall be disqualified from all races on the day the infraction is observed.

12. MORC Insignia
All Yachts shall display on their mainsail one of the two approved forms of MORC sail insignia installed in accordance with MORC Handbook Section 8, Rule IV.  Insignias for One Design Yachts may be obtained upon request when submitting the entry form.

13. Regatta Bow Numbers
All yachts will be required to display their assigned bow numbers in accordance with the Sailing Instructions.

14. Measurement
All yachts shall submit a valid measurement certificate and be prepared for weight verification by the Race Committee in accordance with the current MORC Handbook.

Weight verification of yachts shall be scheduled between 0900 and 1600 hours, September 15, 1999. Other suitable times may be arranged with the Race Committee and the Measurement Chair.

15. Insurance
All yachts shall have liability insurance with limits of at least $ 100,000/$ 300,000, or a single limit of $ 250,000. Proof of insurance will be required at registration.

16. Haul Out Restrictions and Plastic Pools
All yachts shall be afloat by 1800 hours, Wednesday, September 15, and shall not be hauled out during the regatta except with and according to the terms of prior written permission from the Jury.

Plastic pools or their equivalent shall not be used around yachts after 1800 hours, Wednesday, September 15.

17. Radio Communication
A yacht shall neither make radio transmissions while racing nor receive special radio communications not available to all yachts.

18. Awards
First, second and third place awards will be given in each fleet.

An overall MORC99 Internationals Regatta award (Rudder Trophy) will also be presented.

19. Alternative Penalties
The 720 degrees turns penalty of racing rule 44 will apply.

20. Time Allowances
Time allowances will be computed in accordance with the applicable valid MORC Certificates and the course distance established by the race committee; the distances calculated by the race committee are not subject to protest.

21. Fleet Divisions
Normal MORC handicap fleets separated into Grand Prix, Modified, Racer/Cruiser and Classic divisions, will be assigned.

One design fleets are encouraged to participate. Capri 25’s, J24’s and J22’s would compete separately (subject to a minimum of 6 boats) with each fleet having a level rating based on standard hull measurements.

Fleets will be adjusted as necessary to provide adequate competition.

22. Notice Board
The Official Notice Board shall be located at the main entrance of the Wayzata Yacht Club.

23. Safety and Minimum Requirements
MORC Handbook Section 4, VIII. DEFINITION OF A MORC YACHT, applies subject to a one year (Regatta) waiver for one-design yachts with class rules for recommended uniform minimum equipment and accommodation standards which do not require:

	· Lifelines.
	· Heads.
	· Navigation Lights.
	· Jib size other then MORC requirements

Each skipper has the sole responsibility for the safety of the crew and the seaworthiness of his yacht. Neither the establishment of the general conditions, sailing instructions, the International Yacht Racing Rules shall in any way limit the skipper's responsibility or confer any such responsibility on a sponsoring yacht club or the race committee. The entry form constitutes the skipper's certificate of compliance with these conditions, and any breach or violation of these requirements is subject to protest and is the skipper's total responsibility.

 24. Skipper's Meeting
The Skipper's Meeting will be held at 0830 hours on Thursday, September 16, 1999. One person per entered vessel is to attend this meeting.

25. MORC99 Internationals Race Committee
The MORC99 Internationals Race Committee (Race Committee), a standing committee of the Wayzata Yacht Club, will manage the regatta. The Race Committee at their discretion may resolve disputes.