The Championships are organised under the overall authority of the Australian Radio Yachting Association Inc.

(ARYA) and conducted by the South Australian Radio Yachting Association Inc., the Adelaide Radio Control Yacht Racing Club Inc. and its duly appointed Race Committee.

The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012 (RRS) as changed by Appendix E of the RRS - Radio Controlled Boat Racing Rules, the International Class Administration Rules, and the Equipment Rules of Sailing (ERS).

The event is open to financial members of ARYA affiliated clubs and to members of a recognized Division Member of the International Sailing Federation Radio Sailing Division. All boats must have a current registration certificate for the class entered.

Boats, together with their current registration certificate, must be presented for registration and check measurement by 0930 hrs on the first day of competition for that class. No boat will be eligible to race until it has completed this process.

The Championships are classified under the ISAF Advertising Code Regulation 20.3.1 (b) as Category C.

The Organisers reserve the right to advertising according to Regulation 20.3

Scoring and racing system shall be as per Heat Management System (HMS) 2007 except where there are less than 21 competitors in a class when a single fleet will be sailed. Scoring for single fleet events shall be as per RRS A4.

The Race Committee may direct that all boats entered in the event be check measured or alternatively randomly select a number of boats for check measurement. All IOM yachts will be weighed complete with keel and each rig. The keel will also be weighed separately. Random spot checks may be conducted throughout the duration of the event.

For frequency bands other than 2.4GHz, a minimum of three (3) frequencies must be included on the entry form. The listing of additional frequencies if available would be helpful. Permitted bands are 27Mhz, 29Mhz, 36Mhz, 40Mhz and 2.4Ghz.

A Committee will be appointed to hear any protests arising from the event and may comprise competitors not involved in the incident. RRS 61.2 and 62.2 may be replaced by a verbal notification and hearing if all parties affected by the incident agree.

Entry may be done either online at www.nats2010.saradioyachting.org.au/Nats/EntryForm.htm using the online entry form or manually on the official entry form and forwarded to:

The Treasurer

Adelaide Radio Control Yacht Racing Club Inc.

16 Livingstone St

Glengowrie SA 5044

Late entries may be accepted until 5.00pm on Friday 31st December 2009 on payment of an additional fee of $50.00. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to refuse entries received after late entry closing time.

NOTE: Entries are not valid until payment has been received. Payment must be received before the above closing time or late fee will apply.

A perpetual trophy will be awarded to the Australian Champion in each class. In the event that the winner is an overseas resident, the perpetual trophy will remain in the possession of the ARYA Inc.

A minimum of three prizes or trophies will be awarded for each event.

All those entering or taking part in these Championships do so at their own risk and responsibility. The Australian Radio Yachting Association Inc., the South Australian Radio Yachting Association Inc. and the Adelaide Radio Control Yacht Racing Club Inc. and any other parties involved in the organisation of this event disclaim:

Any and every responsibility whatsoever for loss, damage, injury or inconvenience that might occur to persons and goods, both ashore and on the water as a consequence of entering or participating in the Championship covered by this Notice of Race. At all times the responsibility for the safety of their boat and themselves plus the decision to participate or continue must rest with the competitors.

Enquiries should be directed to:

Mr. John Johnson

39 Lawrie St.

Henley Beach SA 5022

johnojenny@bigpond.com

0883566512