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New London - Rainbow Rally - Captains Only

  • 04 Aug 2013
  • 11:00 AM
  • New London Harbor

Registration

  • Terms & Conditions

    In consideration of your acceptance of my entry in the Rainbow Rally 2012, I hereby agree to the following considerations and so certify that the statements made by me herein are true as follows:

    1. In consideration of your accepting my application to participate in the 2012 Rainbow Rally, I hereby waive, release and discharge any and all claims for property damage, personal injury or death which I may have, or which may subsequently accrue to me or my crew, as a result of my participation in this event. This release is intended to release the promoters, sponsors, the Knickerbocker Sailing Association, the officials, any involved municipalities and other public entities, and the United States Sailing Association from and against any and all liability arising out of or connected in any way with my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities mentioned above.
    2. I further understand that serious accidents occasionally occur during yacht racing and that participants in yacht racing occasionally sustain mortal or serious personal injuries, and/or property damage, as a consequence thereof. I knowingly assume the risks of yacht racing and release and hold harmless all of the persons or entities mentioned above who might otherwise be liable to me or my heirs or assigns for damages.
    3. I hereby certify that I have conducted a safety inspection of my yacht and that my yacht’s equipment and safety gear are in compliance with the requirements of the USCG and the New York Yachting Law.
    4. I am aware that each skipper assumes sole responsibility for the decision to participate in this event.
    5. I agree to abide by the rules, regulations, and sailing instructions of the 2012 Rainbow Rally and the United States Sailing Association.

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Registration for Captains Only. 


Event Leader



 

Description of Event


 

The Rainbow Rally is a sailing event for all cruising sailboat types and classes from the Long Island Sound Area. We’re looking to promote a fun filled day of competitive sailing as part of

our 2013 K.S.A. New London Flotilla.


The Rainbow Rally will not be sailed like an ordinary sailboat race. The thought of starting a race in a close bunched group of up to 25 sailboats boats is intimidating for many captains, and for the Race Committee (RC). So for this event we’ll be using a unique starting format based on the principles of Pursuit Racing. In a pursuit race, each boat starts the race individually, at a pre-assigned time. Each boat’s score will be based on their elapsed time around the course and their assigned handicap. By combing a boat’s base handicap rating, as determined by its physical dimensions, and the time a boat takes to cover the course, the system allows for yachts to rate as fairly as possible and ensure a close finish to the event.


Safety is always our first and foremost concern. The course will be clearly marked using government buoys. The course should be able to be completed by most boats in about three hours.

 

 


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New York, NY

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