2002 - 2003 Frostbite Series November 3, 2002 - December 22, 2002 February 2, 2003 - March 23, 2003 Notice of Race (revised 10/10/02) Entry Form Non-Members Crew Form Sailing Instructions Attachment "A" Amendment #3 Notice: The AYC Special Events committee is looking for volunteers interested in becoming scorers for the Frostbite Series. Some computer abilities required. Non Frostbite participants preferred. Please contact Reg Genola if interested. Organizing Authority: Special Events Race Committee, Annapolis Yacht Club (AYC). Rules: The ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing for 2001-2004 (RRS) except as any of these are altered by the Sailing Instructions. Eligibility and Entry: Entry is limited to AYC, EYC, NASS, and SSA members. Applicants for membership approved by the Membership Committee at AYC may be approved to enter. The person entering a boat must be a regular active participant on the boat for the series and is responsible for the actions of the boat and the crew while racing. Registration: Entry Forms are available on-line and at the AYC front office. Entrants shall provide AYC with completely filled out and properly executed entry forms and crew list prior to 1200 hours on November 2, 2002. Early registration is recommended. Safety considerations may limit the maximum number of boats accepted for racing. Crew Registration: Entrants shall submit a crew list with the boat entry on the form available on the web page or from the AYC front desk. Guest cards will be issued for all non-AYC crewmembers. Use of the cards is specified on the form. Entry Fees: $100.00 Late Entries (after 1200 hrs November 2, 2002): $125.00 Schedule: Eight weeks of racing are anticipated for both first and second half of the series. Close of Registration: November 2, 2002 @ 1200 hours Skipper's Meeting: November 3, 2002 @ 1200 hours (at AYC) First Half Racing Begins: Following Skipper's Mtg. First Half Racing: November 3rd through December 22nd. Hangover Bowl: January 1st following skippers meeting at 1200 hours Second Half Racing: February 2nd through March 23rd Measurement: Boats must comply with the Class Rules. A rating Certificate for handicap classes shall be on file with AYC Special Events Committee by November 2nd, 2002. Sailing Instructions: The Sailing Instructions and Course Sheets will be available at the AYC front desk by October 27th. Final class breaks and starting sequences will be announced at the Skippers Meeting. Scoring: The Low Point Scoring System, ISAF Appendix A will apply. Paragraph A9 will be modified by the sailing instructions. Classes: The type and number of boats entered will determine the starting sequence and class flags. CBYRA COD Classes with 5 or more entries may be scored as a class. Other One Design Classes must request the Race Committee approval to be scored as a class. The Herreshoff 12½ class will be provided different sailing instructions and courses. The following classes and starting sequence are provisional: Start Flag Classes First "1" PHRF A0/A1 Second "2" PHRF A2, J-105 Third "3" MORC, Melges 24, Etchells Fourth "4" PHRF B, J-30, Pearson 30 Fifth "5" J-24, J-80 Sixth "6" Catalina 27, Alberg 30, J-22 Class flags are required for all races sailed after November 3rd, 2002. Contact: Special Events Race Committee Annapolis Yacht Club 2 Compromise Street Annapolis, MD 21403 tel: 410-263-9279 fax: 410-269-8985