NT Minnow Championships 2002

Notice of Race
Visitors Information
Itinerary
Billet Information

Minnow NT 2002 Championship Results

2001 NOTICE OF RACE

2001
Northern Territory
Minnow Championships

Thursday July 5^th – Saturday July 7^th

^{Hosted by}

The Gove Yacht Club Inc.

Revision : 22 July 2001

1.           RULES

The regatta will be governed by the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing,

the prescriptions of the AYF, the rules of the Minnow Class and the sailing

instructions.

2.         ADVERTISING

The regatta is classified as a Category B event in accordance with Appendix G of the prescriptions of the AYF.  The events main sponsor is Perkins Shipping and Perkins Shipping logo’s shall be displayed on the front bow of competing boats. 

3.           ELIGIBILITY

Boats must hold a valid measurement certificate. The boat must be registered with a Minnow Association and competitors are required to be members of a Minnow Association.

4.           ENTRY

Eligible boats and competitors may enter using the attached form with the nominated entry fee, lodged with the Regatta Secretary by 09:00 hrs on Thursday 5^th July 2001.

The entry fee is $25 which must be payable to the Gove Yacht Club..

5.   SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

A. Registration  

    Wednesday  July 4th 17:00-18:00   Gove Yacht Club – Regatta Secretary OR

    Thursday      July 5^th 07:00-09:00   Gove Yacht Club – Regatta Secretary

B. Measurement & Inspection

    Wednesday  July 4th 17:00-18:00   Gove Yacht Club – Regatta Scrutineer AND

    Thursday      July 5^th 07:00-09:00   Gove Yacht Club – Regatta Scrutineer

C.     Races

As Youthsail precedes the championship and finishes on Wednesday 4th July  there will be NO Invitation Race.

Race 1  -  Thursday 5^th July 2001           Start time between 10:00- 12:00hrs

Race 2  -  Thursday 5^th July 2001           Start time between 14:00- 16:00hrs

Race 3  -  Friday 6^th July 2001               Start time between 10:00- 12:00hrs

            Race 4  -  Friday 6^th July 2001               Start time between 14:00- 16:00hrs

            Race 5  -  Saturday 7^th July 2001           Start time between 10:00- 12:00hrs

            Race 6  -  Saturday 7^th July 2001           Start time between 13:30- 14:30hrs

  6.    SCORING SYSTEM 

         The low point scoring system, Rule A2 will apply.

         Divisions will be Division A  & Juniors.

         Six races are scheduled, of which 4 races must be completed to constitute a

         series. 

-         If all six races are completed then each competitor may discard his/her worst result.

-         If 5 or less races are complete then every race is counted for scoring

                purposes.

7.      SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

The sailing instructions will be available after 17:00hrs Monday 2nd  July from the Regatta Secretary, Gove Yacht Club.  Modifications to the sailing instructions will be posted no later than 1 hour prior to the scheduled start of any race on the GYC race noticeboard.

8.      THE COURSE

Will be advised in the sailing instructions and will be of a maximum 5nm.

9.      RACING AREA

In the sheltered waters west of the Gove Yacht Club.

10.  SUPPORT BOATS

       Team leaders, coaches and other support personnel shall not be in the racing

       area from the time of the preparatory signal to start until all boats have finished

       or the race committee signals a postponement, general recall or abandonment.

       The penalty for failing to comply may be disqualification of all boats associated

      with the support personnel in breach.

11.  PRIZES

Prizes will be awarded to the first 3 placegetters in the Frog Division and to the first 3 placegetters the Tadpole Division. The overall fleet winner will hold the NT Minnow Championship Perpetual Trophy for 2001 and receive a replica trophy.  Additional prizes may also be awarded.

Gove Yacht Club                                                               NT Minnow Association

2001 NT Championship

Entry Form

1.  Entrants Name   :

2.  Address             :

3.  Name of boat     :                                                           Sail Number:

4.  Name of Helmsman :                      

5.     Billets Required – Names & preferences :

1.      Declaration

 I declare that my boat and its equipment have not been altered in any way that would disqualify it from holding or obtaining a measurement certificate.

I agree to be bound by the rules applying to this series and to abide by the rulings of the Race and Protest Committees.

I understand that my participation in this series is entirely at my own risk and responsibility, and that this clause may be pleaded in bar to any action that I may take at law against the Gove Yacht Club Inc. or the NT Minnow Association or the Regatta volunteers and organizers..

Signed ……………………………………………             Date:

Parent/Guardian

I enclose cheque/money order  for   $………  Payable to the Gove Yacht Club Inc.

Lodge completed entry form by Thursday 5^th July 09:00 to :                   

The Race Secretary

2001 NT Minnow Champ

Gove Yacht Club          

Visitors Information

Gove Region       

Gove is the name of the region located on the north eastern tip of Arnhemland.  Nhulunbuy, is the name of the major town in the Gove region with a population of approx. 3500. The Gove Yacht Club is located 13kms from Nhulunbuy. Driving in & out of Gove is restricted to the mid-late dry season and although possible in early July, it is definately not guaranteed. Gove airport is located approximately 15kms from Nhulunbuy and has a regular bus service. Qantas and Flight West airline services from Darwin arrive in Gove every morning and return each afternoon to Darwin. There are no other commercial flight options available.

Background – Gove Yacht Club

The Gove Yacht Club is located on Inverell bay near the Nabalco Alumina Refinery, about 13kms from Nhulunbuy.  Facilities are similar to the Darwin Sailing Club but on a smaller scale. The club has a bar and galley, and offers a similar scene to the DSC with indoor and outdoor seating arrangements to take in the view. The club offers BBQ areas and a Junior clubhouse. A lockable 12m x 6m sailing shed located just above the high water mark is used to store dinghies and equipment. A lockable boat storage compound area is also available with access to the beach via a gate.  There is NO chandlery at the club and only limited supplies are available in town.

The Perkins barge ‘Francis Bay’ arrives from Darwin each Sunday PM unloading Monday AM and equipment is usually available from the Tuesday. The ‘Francis Bay’ returns to Darwin on Wednesday and Perkins require loads to be at the depot on the Sunday PM or Monday AM.

Meals are available at the club and lunch orders can be radioed in from the spectator vessel.

Weather & Accommodation

Weather for July is that of typical dry season being consistent SE winds ranging 10-15kn. Tides range typically  from about 1.5 – 3.5 m. The distance to the start would be typically about 1-2nm and will be similar to Darwin. Dangers in and on the water are also similar to Darwin.

There are 2 Motels in Nhulunbuy, the Walkabout Resort and the Gove Peninsular Motel. Camping at the GYC is not allowed due to lease restrictions. Gove Yacht Club families are very happy to offer billeting to visiting sailors and families. 

GOVE YACHT CLUB

The great Gove 'Sleepover'

So your coming to Gove for

'Youth Sail'

and the

NT 'Mighty MINNOW' Championships.

I hope that the bags are packed; the gears stowed; bedrooms are tidy and you all got great school reports!!!!!

( like all parents I live in hope!)

We are really looking forward to you arriving and enjoying your friendship for the week.

Plans for the week are as follows:-

Billet Information
Mums, Dads and "Minnow munchkins"
Plans for the week are as follows:-

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