IOM Christmas Regatta 2025

Hosted by Radio Sailing Ireland & Ramor Watersports Club

1. Date and Venue

The IOM Christmas Regatta will be held on Saturday, 29 November 2025, at Ramor Watersports Club, Lough Ramor, County Cavan, Ireland.

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aRoH3cmEz5E8S29QA

Club Website: https://ramorwatersportsclub.ie

2. Rules

The regatta will be governed by:

• The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), as amended by the International One Metre (IOM) Class Rules.
• The RC Sailing Addendum Q (where applicable).
• This Notice of Race (NoR) and the Sailing Instructions (SI).
• The event will be open to all registered IOM skippers in good standing with their national authority.

3. Eligibility and Entry

• Entry is open to all skippers with a registered and measured IOM Class yacht. The organizing committee may, at its discretion, accept unregistered or unmeasured boats in good faith on the day of the event.
• Entry Fee: €10, payable on the day at registration.
• Pre-registration via the Radio Sailing Ireland forum here is encouraged to assist event planning. Instead, you can register directly by sending an email to: simonidis@gmail.com

4. Schedule

Saturday, 29 November 2025

• Registration: 10:30 – 11:15
• Skippers’ briefing: 11:20
• First race starts: 11:30
• No race will start after 15:30
• Prize giving will take place shortly after racing concludes, followed by an informal results gathering at the hotel’s café/restaurant.

5. The Course

• The course will be defined and demonstrated at the skippers’ briefing.
• Marks will be identified by colored buoys.
• The start and finish lines will be set by the Race Officer and may be adjusted during the event as necessary.

6. The Start

• Races will be started using the sound signal system controlled by the Race Officer.
• A two-minute countdown will normally be used.
• Boats crossing the start line before the signal must return and restart correctly.

7. Finishing

• The finishing line will be defined by the Race Officer at the briefing.
• Boats shall clear the finish line area promptly after finishing to avoid interference with other competitors.

8. Scoring

• The Low Point System (RRS Appendix A) will apply.
• One discard after 4 completed races, two discards after 8, three after 16, and so on.
• A minimum of 4 races must be completed to constitute a valid event.

9. Conduct and Penalties

• RRS Part 2 applies as modified by Appendix E.
• Penalties shall be taken as described in Appendix E4.3.
• Unsporting behavior or deliberate interference may result in penalties or disqualification at the discretion of the Race Committee.

10. Protests

• Protests must be lodged verbally to the Race Officer immediately after the race and before the start of the next heat.
• The Race Committee may hear protests informally or as a formal protest hearing under Appendix E6.

11. Equipment

• All boats must conform to IOM Class Rules and measurement regulations.
• Substitution of boats or major components must be approved by the Race Officer.

12. Control Area

Competitors must remain within the designated control area while racing unless permitted by the Race Officer (e.g., to retrieve a boat).

13. Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers and for the Best Decorated Christmas Skipper.

14. Liability

Competitors participate entirely at their own risk. The organizing authority, host club, and race officials accept no responsibility for loss, damage, or injury sustained as a result of participation in this event.

15. Good Sailing Spirit

All competitors are encouraged to race fairly, help one another when needed, and contribute to a fun, festive day of racing and camaraderie. 🎄

16. Contact

Radio Sailing Ireland
Email: simonidis@gmail.com

Forum: https://radiosailing.online/community/

4 ENTRY
4.1 Entries and allocation of places shall be governed by IOMICA Championship Regulations paragraph 8
(Entries). The initial closing date shall be 23rd November 2025. The allocation of places shall take place within
14 days of the initial closing date.
4.2 Non NCA nations may request a guest spot via vcevents@iomclass.org no later than 23rd October
2025.
4.3 Entry forms shall be available on the event website at https://www.iomworlds2026.com.
4.4 Completed entry forms shall be sent to entries@iomworlds2026.com no later than 2359hrs (GMT) on
23rd November 2025. Entry fees for places allocated under Stage One shall be payable no later than 14 days
after the stage one allocation announcement,

Link to entry form:

https://www.iomworlds2026.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IOMWC26-Entry-form-Final.pdf

Entry form must be signed by NCA

Suggested time limit 1 November.

I would suggest having a discussion on the 11th to establish clear criteria for selection. From experience entry to Worlds or Continental championships is one of the most contentious issues in radio sailing..

I would argue that the criteria should include:

- previous exeperience at international events,

- participation in events (any class) in Ireland as a competitor or organiser.

I firmly believe that as national raduio sailing organisation  we should keep in mind the development of Irish radio sailing when selecting our representatives. For instance I would prefer to favour a sailor who has already demonstrated in Ireland that they are willing to organise events here. Attending a Worlds would provide an opportunity to learn a great deal about the organisation of such a big event, and establish invaluable contacts.

just my humble opinion