DBYC Events: Tsing Ma Regatta 2008

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Entries are invited for the 2008 Tsing Ma Regatta, racing from Discovery Bay to the Gold Coast and return, over the weekend of 26/27 April 2008. Employing a slightly modified route, the Regatta is sponsored by HSBC Bank International, the Discovery Bay Marina Club (DBMC), the Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club (GCYCC), Hemingways, Zaks and Sahara, the eco friendly barnacle control.

The outline of events is as follows:

(* GCYCC Restaurant prices to be confirmed)

Due Mar Dep restrictions, all racing will be completed on the South side of Ma Wan, with boats positioning individually through the channel from Finish-Gold Coast after Race 1, and from Gold Coast-Start for Race 2. See more conditions in Appendix A "Marine Department Conditions"

The regatta entry fee of $400 ($200 for single-race entry) includes dockside beers and the Headland buffet for all the crew back at DB, courtesy of Discovery Bay Marina Club.

Discovery Bay and Gold Coast Marina Clubs are kindly sponsoring the event and berthing at both marinas will be free for competitors during the weekend of the race. Motor vessels are welcome (entry gratis), assisting as guard vessels. Race entries will be accepted up to Wednesday, 23^rd April. Entries after that date may still be accepted with payment of a late entry fee, but please book as soon as possible, so that berthing, shore power and catering can be arranged.

Boats may join the Regatta at any stage - at Discovery Bay on Friday evening for the Bilge Bar 'happy hour', Saturday morning in time for Race 1, or South of Ma Wan on Sunday for Race 2. Prizes will be awarded for each of two Divisions in each race under DBPN. Prizes will also be awarded for Line Honours and for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places overall, employing the modified Low Point scoring system.

A limited number of rooms have been reserved in the adjacent Gold Coast Hotel at a special regatta rate of $880 $950 plus tax (single/double/twin), available on a first come, first served basis. Contact the Reservations Department direct (tel 2452 8833, fax 2440 7783, ask for Joyce if necessary) to get this special rate.

Category 4 safety regulations, as amended by the Sailing Instructions, will be enforced. Boats should have a reliable auxiliary engine, a mobile phone and be VHF equipped if possible.

Appendix

A Marine Department Conditions

1. To ensure the safety of the yachts and the passage of high speed ferries and ocean going vessels in the vicinity not to be impeded; (all boats)
2. The race shall not cause interference to other vessels, the Aids to navigation and the marine works in the area; (all boats)
3. At least 2 control/rescue boats should be arranged to monitor the race; (Race officer)
4. To remind the participants to comply with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea and keep watch on VHF Ch. 14 or 67 in the respective areas at all times. (all boats)
5. To inform Vessel traffic Centre of Marine Department at 22337810 at the commencement and at the completion of the race; (Committee boat)
6. No yacht race shall be held when the visibility is less than 2 miles and No.3 typhoon signal or above is issued. (Race officer) This permission does not confer any right to exclusively use any water area by yachts participating in the race; and (all boats)
7. Safety is always top priority. (all boats)
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