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The Programme for Global MBA Trophy 2009 will be published in due time |
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Thursday May 1st, 2008 |
Friday May 2nd, 2008 |
Saturday May 3rd, 2008 |
Sunday May 4th, 2008 |
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Breakfast at the Port Club House
followed by Skippers briefing |
Breakfast at the Port Club House followed by Skippers briefing |
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| 11:00 |
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Warning signal for the first race |
Warning signal for the first race |
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| 12:00 |
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| 13:00 |
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| 14:00 |
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Official closing of Global MBA Trophy 2008 Optional activities |
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Registration & boat hand-over. Until 21:00 |
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| 16:00 |
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| 19:00 |
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Welcome drinks at the Port Club House of the Yacht Club of Greece |
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Official award ceremony at the YCG main Club House followed by dinner - cocktail attire required |
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*Spectator boats will be available at a small fee for non-sailing friends/partners
- Flexible race course depending on weather conditions to include one “Around the Island” course
- Notice of Race to be available to participants 2 months in advance
- Racing Committee by the Sailing Club of Piraeus
- Provision for international Judges
- Provision for Redress Committee
- Provision for boats for Course setting, Committee, follow up as well as press and VIP boats
- Stand by emergency boat
- Signals and VHF communications throughout the race
Global MBA Trophy 2008
Athens, Greece
May 2 - 3, 2008
Preliminary Notice of Race
- Organisation
The Race will be organised by the Sailing Club of Piraeusvand the Global MBA Trophy Organising Committee
- Venue
The Race will take place in the Phaliron Bay, in the waters in front of the Sailing Club of Piraeus, on Friday May 2nd and Saturday May 3rd, 2008 Related Social activities can be found on www.globalmbatrophy.com.
- Rules
The Race will be governed by: 2005/2008 ISAF Racing Rules; this Notice of Race; the Sailing Instructions; the eventual subsequent notices of the Organising Committee, the Race Committee, and of the Jury, also by any modification to the Notice of Race and the Race Instructions, which will be posted on the Official Notice Board at least two hours before the start.
- Alternative Penalties
Alternative penalties, as by RRS 44.1 e 44.2, will apply.
- Scoring
The "Low-point system", as by RRS Appendix A2.2, will apply.
An overall handicap racing with IRC system will apply.
- Eligibility
i) Entry is open to all Yachts representing specific Business Schools, as per the Global MBA Trophy requirements posted on www.globalmbatrophy.com
ii) The Skipper should have a day skipper's licence or equivalent sailing qualification. CVs and past sailing experience may be considered on specific cases.
iii) Crews may consist of both alumni and students of a said Business School and the majority of the crew must be from the said Business School.
- Entries
Entry applications shall be sent through the registration page of the official race website: www.globalmbatrophy.com, or via e-mail to:
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- Sailing Instructions
Sailing instructions will be made available to skippers during the skippers' briefings in the mornings of May 2nd, 2008 and May 3, 2008, two hours before the start of races.
- Insurance
Responsible for the yacht and its security will be the skipper or his delegate. The skipper of the yacht and the competing crews shall be adequately insured against damages to persons and goods. The Global MBA Trophy Organizing Committee has arranged for racing insurance and will request a declaration of responsibility on entering the Race.
- Trophy & Awards
The following prizes will be awarded during the formal award ceremony: Named participation diplomas will be granted to all participants Prize to the winner, 2nd and 3rd place of the first day of races Prize to the winner, 2nd and 3rd place of the second day of races Prizes for 2nd and 3rd place overall The Global MBA Trophy will be bestowed to the winner overall
- Advertising
Code ISAF for advertising will apply. The event is considered as a category "C". The Race organisers may furnish participants with stickers and flags with the sponsor(s)' logo(s) and an eventual identification number. Participants are obliged to use them.
- Logistics
The sailing boats will be moored in the marina in front of the Port Pavillion of the Sailing Club of Piraeus. On-shore activities will take place on the marina and in the grounds of the Sailing Club of Piraeus.
- Schedule
Monday March 17th, 18:00 2008
Deadline for all entries
Thursday May 1st, 2008
15:00 - 20:00 Registration & boat hand-over
Friday May 2nd, 2008
11:00 First signal
Saturday May 3rd, 2008
11:00 First signal
Two or more races may be conducted each day.
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