(This NOR was updated on April 26, 2010)

39^th Annual
2010 Figawi Race Weekend

Figawi Inc.
Organizing Authority

Hyannis, MA - Nantucket, MA

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NOTICE OF RACE

Figawi Race Weekend consists of a pursuit style sailing race from Hyannis to Nantucket on Saturday, May 29, followed by a standard format sailing race from Nantucket to Hyannis on May 31.

1          RULES

1.1       The Race will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS).

2          ADVERTISING

            Boats may be required to display advertising chosen and supplied by the organizing authority.

3          ELIGIBILITY AND SAFETY

3.1       The Race is open to mono hull cruising/racing boats with a minimum LOA of 24 feet and a Performance Handicap Racing Fleet New England (PHRF NE) racing handicap no higher than 210.

3.2       PHRF NE rating must be from the current year.

3.3       Conform with Offshore Racing Council Special Regulations Governing Minimum Equipment and Accommodations Standards for Category 3.

The Figawi Race Committee reserves the right to consider the seaworthiness of any applicant yacht and, without prejudice, refuse entry of any yacht that it deems unsuitable for the conditions of the race.

3.4       EQUIPMENT

            The PHRF fleet must comply with ORC Special Regulations Equipment List for Category 3 in its entirety.

They can be found here:

http://www.ussailing.org/safety/ISAF/0809_Cat3mono.asp

Please pay special attention to the following provisions of the list:

·         All boats must have lifelines in accordance with Section 3.14 Pulpits, Stanchions, Lifelines

·         All boats must carry a marine radio in accordance with Section 3.29 Communications Equipment, EPFS, Radar, AIS

·         All boats must have sail numbers ON THE SAIL (not manufacturers numbers or logos) in accordance with Section 4.01 Sail Letters & Numbers - NO EXCEPTIONS

·         All boats must carry personal equipment (lifejackets, etc) in accordance with Section 5 Personal Equipment

Note US Sailing prescription Section 5.01.2:

US SAILING prescribes that all personnel on deck shall wear personal floatation while starting and finishing without exception, and at all other times except when the Captain of the boat directs that it may be set aside.

Note US Sailing prescription Section 5.09:

US SAILING prescribes that the "Quick-Stop" man-overboard procedure shall be practiced aboard the yacht at least once annually. A certificate of such practice shall be signed by participating crew members and kept aboard the yacht.

4.0              DIVISIONS

The fleet will be divided between those who entered in the spinnaker class and those who entered in the non-spinnaker class. Each division will be divided into classes based on handicap ratings at the discretion of the Figawi Race Committee.

5.0              HANDICAP CERTIFICATES

5.1       General         

A copy of the boat's 2010, valid PHRF NE handicap rating certificate must be received by Figawi at the fax number listed below before the deadline of

May 14, 2010. Please go to www.phrfne.org for further information on obtaining a rating. Failure to abide by this deadline will result in the boat's omission from the scratch sheets. Such boats will not be scored.

It is the captain's responsibility to check the entrant page on Figawi.com to make sure your 2010 PHRF certificate has been received by Figawi.

Figawi encourages the early submission of PHRF certificates. Before May 1 is preferable.

The Figawi fax number is: (508) 437-0237

6.0              ENTRY PROCESS

6.1       Application

            Figawi only accepts applications online at www.figawi.com.

6.2       Entry Deadline

            The deadline for submission of entries is Friday, May 14, 2010. Any entry submitted on the deadline date must be complete including 2010 PHRF certificate. Figawi reserves the right to accept or reject entries before or after the deadline date.

6.3              Completed Entries

The boat's entry will be considered complete upon accurate completion of online application, faxed copy of 2010 PHRF NE valid rating sent to Figawi, completed crew lists, and payment of all fees.

6.4              Refunds

No refunds for any reason, including cancellation of race, after Friday, May 14, 2010.

7.0              ENTRY FEES

The application fee for sailboat entry is $300.00 before May 1^st.

The application fee for powerboats entry is $600.00 before May 1^st.

The paid application includes 2 bracelets for tent entry on Nantucket for Saturday and Sunday.

There will be $50 late fee after this date.

8.0              SCHEDULE

9.0              REGISTRATION

Only captains or their authorized representative will be allowed to pickup race materials during registration at HYC. They must show a photo ID. Letters from registered Figawi captains authorizing another person can be faxed

to 508-437-0237 before Friday, May 28, 2010. In the event the registration materials are not picked up during registration hours, scratch sheets, sailing instructions, and slip assignments will be available Saturday morning, in the Stewards Office at Hyannis Yacht Club. Other registration materials including bracelets, hats and bags will be available for pickup at the Race Office on Swains Wharf, Nantucket after the race on Saturday.
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9.1       Captains' Meeting

There is no formal meeting during Registration.

10        SAILING INSTRUCTIONS/SCRATCH SHEETS

Copies of the Sailing Instructions and scratch sheets will be provided in the Captains' registration packet. Amendments will be posted on the Official Figawi Board located at Hyannis Yacht Club in the clubhouse and on the bathhouse bulletin board on Swain's Wharf, Nantucket.

11        VENUE

            The start of the Hyannis - Nantucket race is off the Hyannisport Jetty.

            The start of the Nantucket - Hyannis race is off the Nantucket Jetty.

12        THE COURSES

            The courses to be sailed are described in the Sailing Instructions.

13        PRIZES

Prizes will be given as follows:

13.1     Figawi Race - Hyannis to Nantucket

·         First through Fourth place for each class depending on the number of boats in the class.

·         Cape Cod Marine Trades Trophy - Best performance by a Cape Cod entrant, spinnaker division and non spinnaker division as determined by the Figawi Race Committee

·         Jeffrey Carter Foster Team Race Award - First, Second, and Third place teams

·         Figawi Spirit Award

·         Pamela Trussell Duggan Award

13.2          Figawi Reverse Race - Nantucket to Hyannis

·         First and Second for each division.

·         Herreshoff Museum Award - best performance for a spinnaker boat and a non spinnaker boat as determined by the Figawi Race Committee.

14                DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

Competitors participate in the Race Weekend entirely at their own risk. Figawi Inc, Figawi Race Committee, and the Figawi Board of Governors 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.

15                ISLAND FESTIVITIES

Figawi Bracelets are required for entrance to the tent on Nantucket. Bracelets can be purchased online and possibly a limited amount at Registration. There are no bracelets sold on Nantucket.

All bracelets must be ordered online under the Captains name. The captain accepts all responsibility for the conduct of his or her crew. Any disciplinary action by Figawi or by Town of Nantucket officials will result in the boat being asked to leave the boat basin, and further, will be barred from entering future Figawi events.

Entrance into the tent also requires a form of photo ID indicating over age 21.

Bracelets purchased through online registration will be included in the Registration packets.

Lobster Bake

Tickets for the lobster bake can be purchased in advance online, at Registration, or at the Race Office in Nantucket. Tickets are $45 each for Lobster or Steak and $35 for Chicken. Entrance to the tent during the bake will be denied without a Bake ticket. Bake tickets purchased through online registration will be included in the Registration packets.  Families are welcome.

Awards Ceremony

Awards are presented in the tent on Sunday at 1630. No bracelet is required for this event entry. Minors are welcome.

16                DOCKAGE

HYANNIS

·         Hyannis Yacht Club provides moorings at no charge for Figawi entrants on Friday evening. They do not take reservations. Moorings are on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact the launch driver on channel 69 when you enter the mooring field.
Steward at HYC is Jared Wallin 508-778-6100

·         Hyannis Marina has slips available. This is not included in any fees paid to Figawi. Contact them at 508-790-4000.

NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN

·         Figawi has a partnership with Nantucket Boat Basin for the weekend of Figawi.

·         In order to secure a slip in Nantucket:

1.      You must be a registered PAID participant with Figawi. Power or sail.

2.      Nantucket Boat basin must have your application and payment before May 14, 2010.

·         The Figawi NBB special weekend rate is available only on the form found online at www.figawi.com. Please mail or fax the application directly to NBB with payment. Instructions are on the form.

·         Slip assignments are distributed in the captains' packet. They are not given out before Friday, May 29, 2010.

·         Nantucket Boat Basin reserves the right to raft boats if needed.

NANTUCKET MOORINGS

·         There are also moorings available in Nantucket. Figawi does not currently have a partnership with them. They are available both by reservation (www.nantucketmoorings.com) and on a first come, first served basis. Call Nantucket moorings on VHF Channel 68 as you pass Brant Island and their launch will direct you to your mooring.

17        FURTHER INFORMATION

For any questions related to the Race please contact:

Shelley McCabe, Figawi Race Committee
Phone: 508-221-6891
Email: info@figawi.com
Web:    www.figawi.com

For any questions related to media relations please contact:

Charlie McLaughlin
Phone: 508-737-2987

For any questions related to sponsorship opportunities please contact:

Donna Nightingale
Email: dnightingale@ncl.com

For general questions please contact:
info@figawi.com