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Here you 'll find all Coordinates and directives to drive a correct race.
We introduced a new starting method and improved the organization using fixed buoy/boat.
GPS tracks will certificate all records.
Codified Penalizations and Disqualifications rules.
We introduced a new starting method and improved the organization using fixed buoy/boat.
GPS tracks will certificate all records.
Codified Penalizations and Disqualifications rules.
BUOYS POSITION & DESCRIPTION
Buoy on Sicilian Coast
BUOY GPS COORDINATES: 38°07'34.00"N - 15°31'34.00"E
Start Line definition
Start Line points GPS coordinates:
P1: 38° 6'42.89"N -15°38'40.71"E
P2: 38°07'2.39" N - 15°38'44.55"E
P1: 38° 6'42.89"N -15°38'40.71"E
P2: 38°07'2.39" N - 15°38'44.55"E
Finish Line GPS definition
Finish Line GPS Coordinates:
F1: 38°06'43.33"N - 15°38'44.10"E
F2: 38°06'44.31"N - 15°38'45.56"E
F1: 38°06'43.33"N - 15°38'44.10"E
F2: 38°06'44.31"N - 15°38'45.56"E
Overall view of the Reggio Calabria cost points
Overall view of the race's paths
Start Procedure
The start procedure will be done by using visual codes (flags) and acustic codes. A simply long horn's signal will be tha start of the race and the start of the time records.
Fixed Buoy on Messina's side
A stopped boat with a FLAG will held the position as BUOY as fixed point during the race on the sicilian coast before the start of the race.
Judge Head Boat
A top motorboat will keep the head of the race, driving to the buoy and after driving the head of the group till the finish line.
Safety Boats and assistance crew
Some other boats (depending of the numbers of racers) complete the support & rescue fleet.
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The CroceRossa Italiana will help us during the race with special trained rescuers for deep waters. |
The helicopter of V Reparto Volo della Polizia di Stato is available for flight in case of necessary support.
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The Polizia di Stato support is essential to keep all in order and to clear the battle's field of intruders. Ready to help us and coordinate rescuer if necessary. Starting in 2017 we was supported by the excellent service of Water JetSki of Polizia Nautica of Reggio Calabria, a superb assistance. |
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You will be penalized in cases:* If your start will be over the start line (within 30 meters far) : 90 seconds of penalization;
* if you dont respect the international navigation rules during the race: 1 minute penalization; |
You will disqualified in cases:
* your jersey is wear under the PFD so the numbers are not visibles;
* you don't wear your official jersey in water or during the Prize Cerimony;
* If your start will be over the start line more than 30 meters far;
* your gear is not rigorously aderent to specifications indicated in the section Instructions;
* your create danger for users/people/public (beach or sea);
* you cannot follow and sign the skipper meetings rules and specifications form;
* your gear can cause danger during the arrival phase (not respecting the safety procedures described during the Skipper Meeting);
* you dont stay in the virtual path described during the skipper meeting;
* you dont pass around and upwind the sicilian Buoy (38°07'34.00"N, 15°31'34.00"E);
* you will not use the Fair Play golden rules during the race, at unquestionable opinion of the Organization Committee.
* you don't wear your official jersey in water or during the Prize Cerimony;
* If your start will be over the start line more than 30 meters far;
* your gear is not rigorously aderent to specifications indicated in the section Instructions;
* your create danger for users/people/public (beach or sea);
* you cannot follow and sign the skipper meetings rules and specifications form;
* your gear can cause danger during the arrival phase (not respecting the safety procedures described during the Skipper Meeting);
* you dont stay in the virtual path described during the skipper meeting;
* you dont pass around and upwind the sicilian Buoy (38°07'34.00"N, 15°31'34.00"E);
* you will not use the Fair Play golden rules during the race, at unquestionable opinion of the Organization Committee.
Image's Rights / copyrights
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You will accept to release all rights for free about photos, videos and all kind of print, tv, website or multimedias usage including your person.
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Prizes
We introduced a prize money (directly managed by our sponsors) to push the limits of this competition. The total amount is 500€ to be splitted with all new records of all classes.
The actual recors time is: 34'16" to complete the race.
The actual recors time is: 34'16" to complete the race.
RECORD RATIFICATION
All records can be confirmed only if there is, AT LEAST, a clear GPS track for the phases of: start, buoy pass and finish!
Is up to you be sure, check and let your tracking system setuped and full working during the race. NO EXCEPTIONS ALLOWED.
If GPS tracks are not available your placement can or not be validated by Organization Commettee after check with judges and pictures (without appeal)
Minimal rules:
At least 3 competitors have to finish for his Class to be elegible for prize money.
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