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IOM Christmas Regatta 2025
Hosted by Radio Sailing Ireland & Ramor Watersports Club
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Control Area
Competitors must remain within the designated control area while racing unless permitted by the Race Officer (e.g., to retrieve a boat).
- Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers and for the Best Decorated Christmas Skipper.
- 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.
- 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. 🎄
- Contact
Radio Sailing Ireland
Email: simonidis@gmail.com
Forum: https://radiosailing.online/community/
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🏁 🎄Notice of Race 🎄 🏁
IOM Christmas Regatta 2025
Hosted by Radio Sailing Ireland & Ramor Watersports Club
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Control Area
Competitors must remain within the designated control area while racing unless permitted by the Race Officer (e.g., to retrieve a boat).
- Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers and for the Best Decorated Christmas Skipper.
- 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.
- 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. 🎄
- Contact
Radio Sailing Ireland
Email: simonidis@gmail.com
Forum: https://radiosailing.online/community/
