1. Rules

The regatta will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), the Optimist Class rules and this Notice of Race, except in the event that any of the above are modified by the Sailing Instructions and the appendices to the Sailing Instructions.

2. Changes to the Racing Rules

2.1 RRS 40 (Personal Buoyancy) will be changed by adding: "Competitors must wear a Coast Guard approved PFD at all times when on the water."
2.2 Coaching: Green Fleet Policies apply-Coaching will be allowed in the bottom half of the fleet during any given race.

3.1 The Regatta is open to all boats of the International Optimist Dinghy Class which conform to IODA Class Rules. All competitors must be members of the US Optimist Dinghy Association and have been born on or after January 1, 1995. Green Fleet Policies apply.
3.2 Racers who participated in Green Fleet regattas during the previous sailing season are not eligible.

4. Classes

4.1 Optimist (Green Fleet Only) - Competitors must bring their own boats and are encouraged to bring their own dollies if they travel to Tuck's Point by land.

5.1 The entry fee is $25.
5.2 There will be no refunds.

900 - 10:00 Arrival & check-in
1030 Skippers Meeting, SNACK to follow on shore
1130 Launch/Harbor Start
1500 No races begun after
1530 LUNCH and Awards   

7.1 All skippers must complete the regatta entry form (including the Emergency Medical Form for each participant) and submit it with appropriate fees to: Jamie Holley, 49 Brook St., Manchester, MA  01944 by JULY 5, 2011 or receive oral permission for late entry by calling 978-473-2409.
7.2 No more than 35 boats will be accepted.

8.1 Check-in will be held at the Manchester Yacht Club on July, 6th from 9:00 - 10:00.
8.2 Registration deadline is 10:00 am on July 6th 
8.3 All competitors must check in to be scored.
8.4 ABSOLUTELY NO BOATS may be dropped off before 8:30 a.m. on July 6th, 2011.

9.1 The skipper's meeting will be held at 10:30 on July 7th at Tuck's Point lawn.

10.1 Regatta awards will be given for first through fifth place.

11.1 Sailing instructions will be available at check-in.

12.1 Courses will be described in the sailing instructions.

13.1 The Low-Point System will apply.
13.2 Two races shall constitute a regatta.
13.3 If five or more races are completed a boat may exclude the worst score.
13.4 Special scoring may apply to championships.

Call the MSA Office at 978-526-8345; Jamie Holley at 978-473-2409; or visit the MSA web site at www.manchestersailing.org.