The Regatta Office can be contacted

by email or telephone as follows:

Email: info@corkweek.ie

Telephone: +353 (0)21 483 1179

Fax: +353 (0)21 483 2579

Website: www.corkweek.ie ROYAL CORK YACHT CLUBCROSSHAVEN CO CORK IRELAND

Dear Fellow Sailor

On behalf of the Flag Officers and Members of the Royal Cork Yacht Club, we aredelighted to invite you to join us at Cork Week 2012.

As a leading event on the international regatta calendar, Cork Week 2012 builds onover 30 years of experience in organising sailing events “run by sailors, for sailors”.

The difficult international economic conditions pose challenges for us all. For CorkWeek 2012 we are setting out to provide those who visit us with a sailing experiencegiving both value for money and memorable competition on the water.

In welcoming back old friends, greeting new faces and responding to feedback fromprevious events, we are seeking to expand the involvement of a broader range ofcompetitors by restructuring the entry fee for 2012.

In value terms, Cork Week 2012 offers:

ü Up to 10 high octane races spread over 5 days

ü FREE event-related marina berthing

ü 7-day entertainment spectacular

Our race management will deliver you with the on-the-water variety andchallenges that is a feature of Cork Week, while our shore side team will be providingyou with a memorable visitor experience.

We look forward to welcoming you at Cork Week 2012.

A D M I R A L

hotel & leisure centre

Located just 10 minutes drive from Cork InternationalAirport & Crosshaven, the 4* Carrigaline Court Hotel &Leisure Centre is the ideal base for Cork Week Visitors.All the main visitor attractions are within a 20 minutedrive including the Jameson Visitor Centre in Midleton &picturesque Kinsale town.

Boasting 91 spacious bedrooms including 2 luxury suitesand family rooms, lively Collins Bar, contemporary Bistro& complimentary Leisure Centre facilities and on siteparking for our guests.

Rates

Double or Twin Rooms1 night B&B €70.00 pps3 nights B&B €65.00 pps5 nights B&B €62.00 pps7 nights B&B €60.00 pps

Single Supplement €20 per night

Carrigaline Court Hotel & Leisure Centre, Carrigaline, Co. CorkTel: 353-21-4852100 Fax: 353-21-4371103

Email: reception@carrigcourt.comWeb: www.carrigcourt.com

Killarney

Kenmare

Bantry

Macroom

Skibbereen

Clonakilty

BandonKinsale

Mallow

Cork City

Carrigaline

Cobh

Midleton

Fermoy

Youghal

Dungarvan Dunmore East

RosslareTralee

Castleisland Tramore

Cork City 15minsCork Airport 10 minsCrosshaven 10 minsKinsale 20 mins

1 RULES1.1 Racing will be governed by the ‘Rules’ as defined in the Racing Rules of

Sailing 2009 – 2012 (RRS) with Irish Sailing Association (ISA) Prescriptions and the

following, as appropriate:

The 2012 Rules of the IRC.

Class Rules for One Design including their crew limits (if any).

1.2 Where there is a conflict with the Notice of Race, the sailing instructions shall prevail

except that neither shall change nor alter a class rule.

2 ADVERTISINGBoats may be required to display advertising chosen and supplied by the Organizing

Authority.

3 ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY3.1 The Regatta is open to all boats with a valid IRC certificate plus various One Design

classes.

3.2 All IRC boats shall comply with the ISAF Special Regulations Governing Offshore

Racing for Category 4 races, except that any boats that do not comply fully with the

requirements may apply to the organising Authority for written dispensation.

3.3 Sports Boat’s & One Designs shall comply with the ISAF Special Regulations

Governing Offshore Racing for Category 5 races, except for any boats that do not

comply fully with the requirements may apply to the Organising Authority for written

dispensation.

3.4 IRC Classes 0 – 6 must have endorsed IRC certificates.

White Sail Classes, (for those who wish to race without a cruising chute,spinnaker or gennaker) may race with unendorsed valid IRC certificate.

RULEST R O P H Y W I N N E R SCork Week 2010

CATEGORY BOAT OWNER

Cork Week 2010 Super 0 Pace Johnny Vincent

Cork Week 2010 IRC0 Marinerscove.ie David Dwyer

Cork Week 2010 IRC1 Jump Juice Conor & Deise Phelan

Cork Week 2010 IRC2 Rockabill V Paul O’Higgins

Cork Week 2010 IRC3 Bengal Magic John Moorehead & Chris Ferres

Cork Week 2010 IRC4 Erislannan Paul Kirwan

Cork Week 2010 IRC5 Yanks & Francs Vincent O’Shea

Cork Week 2010 IRC6 Tiger James O’Brien,Kenefick & Kenefick

Cork Week 2010 1720/Mixed Sports Boats Yknot Michael Wilson

Cork Week 2010 SB3 Sharkbait Ben Duncan & Brian Moran

Cork Week 2010 J109 European Championships Bluejay Greg Burgess

Cork Week 2010 White Sail 1 Orna Philip Dilworth

Cork Week 2010 White Sail 2 Harmony Jerome McCarthy, Clarke & McMullin

Sisk Group Corinthian Cup Jammy Dodger Neil Martin

Prix d’Elegance Starry Night Dr Jose Awarez

TP52 Carroll Cup Pace Johnny Vincent

Boat of the Week - Kinsale Kettle Marinerscove.ie David DwyerErrislannan Paul Kirwan

3.5 IRC Crew Limitation (Rule 27.4.3) will not apply.

3.6 Eligible boats may enter the Regatta by completing the attached Entry Form and fax or

post entry forms to Cork Week 2012, Royal Cork Yacht Club Crosshaven Co Cork, by

April 1st 2012.

Entries recieved after this date will be deemed as late entries.

Phone +353 21 4831179

Fax+353 21 4832579

3.7 Late entries will be accepted up to and including July 1st 2012 at the discretion of the

race committee

4 FEES4.1 Required fees are as follows:

2012 Entry Fee Late Entry Fee After 31.03.2012

Sports Boats €330.00 €360.00

25 – 27 feet €470.00 €560.00

28 – 33 feet €530.00 €630.00

34 – 39 feet €650.00 €780.00

40 – 44 feet €800.00 €960.00

45 - 49 feet €960.00 €1,150.00

50 - 54 feet €1,100.00 €1,325.00

55 - 59 feet €1,300.00 €1,550.00

60 - 64 feet €1,500.00 €1,800.00

64 feet + €1,700.00 €2,000.00

5 SCHEDULE5.1 Registration:

Competitors must register at the Regatta Race office from 10:30hrs on Saturday July

7th to 17:00hrs on Sunday July 8th.

To comply with registration requirements, competitors must ensure the following:

a. The entry form has been submitted in full and the entry fee is fully paid.b. Emergency contact names and telephone numbers are provided.c. Completion of safety checks as requested.

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SCORK WEEK 2012Boat Name

Sail Number

IRC Cert No. Current IRC TCC (if applicable)

Draft LOA

Boat Type

OWNER DETAILSForename

Surname

Address for Correspondence

Mobile No. Telephone (W)

E-Mail Telephone (H)

I wish to enter the following Class in Cork Week 2012 Class Please Class Please Please give Sports / One

tick tick Design Type details below:

IRC Class Super Zero q IRC Other q

IRC Class 0 q Sports Boats q

IRC Class 1 q One Design q

IRC Class 2 q White Sail q

IRC Class 3 q Corporate q

ENTRY FEES AND PAYMENT (Please note that all prices are in Euros)

Please make all cheques payable to Royal Cork Yacht Club.

Number of Car parking spaces required at €110 each for event. €

Credit Card q Laser Card q Cheque / Bank Draft q Entry Fee Euro €

I enclose payment As follows:-

CREDIT CARD/LASER CARD DETAIL

Name on card Expiry date

Card Number:

3 digit security code: Visa qq Master Card qq

Please debit my account with the total shown opposite Total €

Signed: Date:

Return Completed Entry Forms to:

Cork Week Regatta, Royal Cork Yacht Club, Crosshaven, Co Cork.Fax +353 21 4832579

ENTRY FORM

5.2 Boats that fail to complete their Registration shall be scored DSQ, without a hearing.

This amends RRS 63.1.

5.3 Dates of racing:

The warning signal of the first race of each day will be at 10:55hrs. Racing will be held

from Monday 9th of July to Friday 13th of July.

5.4 Number of races:There will be two races scheduled per day for each class except where a class is

scheduled to do the Harbour Course or the Coastal Race, if applicable, where there

will only be one race scheduled for that class on that day.

6 MEASUREMENTS6.1 Each boat shall produce a valid applicable rating certificate.

6.2 Changes to the rating of a boat other than upwards will not be allowed after 17:00 hrs

on Monday July 2nd 2012 unless the rating change is:

a. Due to an error made by RORC or UNCL. In such a case, the rating shall be

corrected for all races.

b. The result of a rating protest, when RRS 64.3 will apply together with the rules

applicable to that rating system.

c At the discretion of RORC and UNCL as appropriate. Downward changes will

generally only be permitted following, measurements for endorsement required by

either the RORC or UNCL.

7 SAILING INSTRUCTIONSThe sailing instructions will be available after June 21st 2012 from the Cork Week Race

Office and will be posted online.

8 VENUE8.1. Racing will take place in Cork Harbour and its surrounding waters. Refer Admiralty

charts 1777 and 1765.

RULES

AirportsCork

Telephone +353 (0)21 431 3131

DublinTelephone +353 (0)1 814 1111

AirlinesAerlingus

www.aerlingus.comTelephone 0818 210 210

Ryanairwww.ryanair.com

Telephone 1890 340 122

Ferry CompaniesFastnet Line (Swansea - Cork)

www.fastnetline.co.ukTelephone +353 (0)21 4555 666

Irish FerriesRosslare - Pembroke

Rosslare - Cherbourg & RoscoffRosslare Harbour, Co. Wexford

Telephone 053 913 3158www.irishferries.com

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9 THE COURSESA variety of different courses will be sailed during the regatta including but not limitedto Windward/Leeward, Olympic, Coastal, Trapezoid, Slalom and Harbour Courses.

10 PENALTY SYSTEM10.3 Decisions of the protest committee jury will be final as provided in rule 70.5. (B)

11 SCORING11.1 The Bonus Point System of Appendix A will apply.

11.2 2 Races are required to be completed to constitute a series.

11.3 (a) When fewer than 6 races have been completed a boat’s series score will be thetotal of her race scores.

(b) When from 7 to 10 races have been completed a boat’s series score will be the

total of her race scores excluding her worst score.

12 BERTHINGBoats shall be kept in their assigned places in the harbour.

Complimentary event related berthing.

13 HAUL-OUT RESTRICTIONSKeelboats shall not be hauled out during the regatta except with and according to the

terms of prior written permission of the race committee.

14 RADIO COMMUNICATIONExcept in an emergency, a boat shall neither make radio transmissions while racing nor

receive radio communications not available to all boats. This restriction also applies to

mobile telephones.

15 PRIZESDaily prizes will be awarded to all classes.

Overall class prizes/trophies will be awarded to each class.

A Prix d’elegance Prize will be awarded

A Boat of the Week Prize will be awarded.

16 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITYCompetitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See rule 4, Decision to

Race. The organizing authority 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.

17 INSURANCEIt is the duty of each boat owner to have his boat adequately insured against any risk,

including civil responsibility to third parties and to ensure that such insurance remains

valid for the entirety of Cork Week 2012.

18 MEDIA WAIVERCompetitors give their consent to the Royal Cork Yacht Club , its sponsors, and

the organising authority to use their name, comments, photograph and

likeness in order to promote the Cork Week Regatta

19 FURTHER INFORMATIONThe Regatta Office can be contacted by email or phone as follows:

Web: http://www.Corkweek.ie

Email: entries@Corkweek.ie

Phone +353 21 4831179

Fax +353 21 4832579.

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