Schedule of events 2011

Thursday April 28th

boat check-in at Mandraki harbour, Rhodes

19:00 skippers' briefing at the premises of the Offshore Sailing Yacht Club of Rhodes.  Note that ALL skippers or their representatives should be available for a bus pick up at Mandraki for transport to the premises of the Sailing Club.  

evening free for teams to stroll around the old town of Rhodes, the largest living medieval city in Europe

Friday April 29th

08:00 am: breakfast at restaurant on the marina for all sailors, introductions of teams, professional photo shooting, team interviews.  Exact details will be handed over to skippers

11:00 am: first signal of races, 3 races, maximum 2 hours each 

19:00 transfer to Kallithea bay for dinner and entertainment.  Retun buses available as of 22:00.  Closing of Kallithea party at midnight.    

Saturday April 30th

08:00 am: breakfast at restaurant on the marina

10:00 am: first signal of races – 2 races, maximum 2 hours each

17:30 departure for the Castle of the Grand Master of the Knights. Transport will be via mini buses that can enter the narrow streets of the Medieval City. Guided tours will be provided to the groups as they arrive in the Castle. 

19:00 start of the award ceremony in the presence of distinguished guests, covered by local & international media. 

20:00 transfer to the Hotel of the Roses, where the formal reception, dinner and entertainment will take place. Please note that the dress code is formal.  Black tie preferred.

Sunday May 1st (Optional Activities)

09:30 – 16:00 optional visit to Lindos, offering guided tour to the archaeological site, strolling in the medieval village, swimming and lunch at taverna by the beach. (please note that the cost is not included but will be minimal)

Other information:

Full restroom and shower facilities on the marina

Spectator boats available at a fee for non-sailing friends and guests.

The Race

  • Flexible race course depending on weather conditions. 3 races on first day, 2 races on second day, in competitive triangle / upwind & downwind format.
  • Notice of Race available to participants 2 months in advance via the event's website
  • Racing Committee
  • Provision for Cerifiied Jury Committee
  • 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
The Regatta - Notice of Race

Global MBA Trophy 2011

Rhodes, Greece

April 29th & 30th, 2011

Preliminary Notice of Race (final details will be distributed at the skipper's briefing in on April 28th, 2011 at 19:00)

 

  1. Organisation
    The Race will be organised by the Offshore Yachting Club of Rhodes and the Global MBA Trophy Organising Committee
  2. Venue
    The Race will take place in the waters off the northern point of the island of Rhodes, on Friday April 29th and Saturday April 30th, 2011. Related Social activities can be found on www.globalmbatrophy.com.
  3. Rules
    The Race will be governed by: 2009/2012 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.
  4. Alternative Penalties
    Alternative penalties, as by RRS 44.1 e 44.2, will apply.
  5. Scoring
    The "Low-point system", as by RRS Appendix A2.2, will apply.
    An overall handicap racing with Global MBA Trophy rating system will apply.
  6. 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. One addidtional skipper's license or equivalent sailing 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.
  7. Entries
    Entry applications shall be sent through the registration page of the official race website: www.globalmbatrophy.com, or via e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
  8. Sailing Instructions
    Sailing instructions will be made available to skippers during the skippers' briefings in the afternoon of April 28th and in the morning of April 30th, 2011 and at least two hours before the start of races.
  9. Insurance
    Responsible for the yacht and its security will be the skipper or his/her delegate. The skipper of the yacht and each individual crew member are solely responsible for participating and are each competing at their own personal risk.  The Organising Committee of the Global MBA Trophy, the Race Organising Committee and the Organising Yacht Club cannot be held responsible for any damage, injury or loss of life incurring during, before or after the race.  A declaration of responsibility will have to be signed by each skipper and crew member on entering the Race.
  10. Trophy & Awards
    The following prizes will be awarded during the formal award ceremony: Named participation diplomas will be granted to all participants. Prizes will be awarded to the Winner, 2nd and 3rd place of the first day of races.   Prizes will be awarded to the Winner, 2nd and 3rd place of the second day of races.  Prizes will be awarded to the 2nd and 3rd place overall.  The Global MBA Trophy will be bestowed to the Winner overall.
  11. 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.
  12. Logistics
    The sailing boats will be moored in the marina called Mandraki, off the northern tip of the island of Rhodes.  On-shore activities will take place on the marina and in the grounds of the Sailing Club of Rhodes.
  13. Schedule

February 28th, 2011 @ 18:00
Deadline for all entries

Thursday, April 28th, 2011
15:00 - 19:00 Registration, boat hand-over & skippers's briefing

Friday April 29th, 2010
11:00 First signal

Saturday April 30th, 2010
10:00 First signal


Two or more races may be conducted each day.