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2013 P1 SuperStock USA Championship Stuart Sailfish Regatta – Round 1 Race Instructions Date: 19th – 21st April 2013 Venue: The Stuart Causeway Stuart, FL Event Co-ordinator: Lindsay Nickerson Lindsay@stuartsailfishregatta.com Event Operations: Rick Sterl rick@stuartsailfishregatta.com Approved by: APBA Organised By: Stuart Sailfish Regatta, Inc. PO Box 2039 Stuart, FL 34994 Powerboat P1 USA LLC, 101 Staton Ct. Greenville, NC 252-493-1038 P1 SuperStock Race Administrator: Amanda Stephens superstockusa@powerboatp1.com 813-928-1465

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RISK STATEMENT Powerboat Racing is by its nature a dangerous sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk. By participating in or becoming involved with Powerboat Racing organised by RYA Affiliated clubs either as a participant, team member or otherwise individuals agree and acknowledge that: They are aware of the inherent risk involved in the sport and accept responsibility for exposing themselves to such inherent risk, including risks to their person, their property, drowning, hypothermia, collision injuries burns and other physical injuries as well as possible death they have satisfied themselves that they have the necessary skill and knowledge to take part in the event and deal with the conditions that may arise in the course of a race they will not participate in the event whilst under the undue influence of alcohol, drugs or whilst otherwise unfit to participate they are responsible for the safety of themselves their crew their boat and their property whether afloat or ashore the management of their boat including insurance is solely their responsibility scrutineering does not constitute a condition survey of the boat and it is solely their responsibility to decide whether or not to start or to continue in any powerboat race. Ensuring the efficiency and suitability of the helmets and racing vests worn is solely their responsibility the provision of a race management team, patrol boats and other volunteers by the event organisers does not relieve them of their responsibilities the provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance particularly in extreme weather conditions as can be practically provided in the circumstances to be bound by the conditions of the Race Entry Form, Racing Instructions and the General Competition Rules of the UIM and the RYA they will accept the decisions of the organising committee and officials nominated by the organising committee. INDEMNITY Participants in the event will be required on signing on to the event to save harmless and keep indemnified: (a) The owners of the premises at which the event is held; (b) The organising club, the sponsors and the APBA and their respective officials, servants and agents; and, (c) The other boat owners, drivers, passengers or mechanics engaged in the meeting, (Together with the “Indemnified Parties”) AGAINST all actions, claims, costs, expenses and demands in respect of loss of or damage to the property of or personal injury sustained to the Indemnified Parties to the extent caused by the participants, their crew, their boat, their mechanics, support team, representatives or agents. IMPORTANT NOTE: Persons under the age of 18 must have written authority signed by either Parent or Guardian. THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR A TEAM’S DECISION TO PARTICIPATE IN A RACE OR TO CONTINUE RACING IS THEIRS ALONE

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1 EVENT APPROVAL This Event has been approved by the APBA, the National Governing Body for Offshore Powerboat Racing in the USA.

2 COMPETITORS RESPONSIBILITY

Competitors must read the Risk Statement and Indemnity at the front of these race instructions. It is the competitors sole responsibility to decide whether or not to start or continue in a race once passed inspections.

3 P1 EVENT SECRETARY Amanda Stephens: 813-928-1465

superstockusa@powerboatp1.com Websites: www.p1superstock.us

4 RACE OFFICIALS Race Director William Tetro Referee/Rick Manager Linda Eldregde Assistant Referee Mike Tomlinson Inspector John Shaw Scorer Suzette Eckman Assistant Risk Manager Thomas Nuccio Vintage Rep Skip Gillam P1 STAFF @ Sailfish Regatta

Championship Manager Azam Rangoonwala Chief Referee Mike Tomlinson Race Secretary/ Head Scorer Amanda Stephens Chief Inspector Gene Stephens Chief Marshal Kyle Sanborn Time Keeper/ Lap Counter Paula Sadlon Media Officer Jordan Smith

5 RACE JURY Mike Tomlinson, Martin Sanborn, Robert Wicks 6 RACE STATUS NATIONAL 7 RULES AND REGULATIONS:

The races will be run under current rules as stated in the APBA Offshore Rulebook together with these Race Instructions and any other instructions issued before or at Drivers' Briefings or in Race Bulletins. The Organisers reserve the right to change these Instructions at any time for safety reasons, provided that any change will be in accordance with the current rules. Any changes will be notified to competitors in a Race Bulletin and, if possible, announced at Drivers’ Briefing.

Organisers have the right to refuse any boat which they consider unsuitable and/or which does not conform to the requirements of the present Rules.

Any infringement of the Rules or of the Race Instructions, or instructions issued at Drivers' Briefings or in race Bulletins may lead to disqualification or other penalties being applied by the organising club.

8 CANCELLATION

The Organisers may cancel or postpone the event or a race at any time in the event of bad weather, equipment failure or otherwise. The entry fee is not refundable unless specified by event organisers

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9 TIMETABLE –

10 RACE ADMINISTRATION/REGISTRATION

This will all take place on Friday 19th April. All teams must have taken part in the swim test and have all approved paperwork. Please make sure to have contacted Amanda Stephens prior to the race.

Thursday 18th April From Until Location

P1 SuperStock teams arrival 08.00 11.00 Pits

Swim Tests 10.00 12.00 Marriot Pool

Safety Seminar Starts 13.00 17.00 Best Western

Martin Sanborn V-Bottom Technology Talk 13.00 14.00 Best Western

Bob Wartinger Racer Safety 14.30 15.30 Best Western

Robert Wicks 15.30 16.30 Best Western

Questions 16.30 17.00 Best Western

Friday 19th April From Until Registration 12.00 16.00 Pits

Inspections 10.00 17.00 Pits

Mandatory SuperStock Drivers Briefing 18.30 19.30 Best Western

Saturday 20th April From Until Race Time

Mandatory Briefing – PITS – ALL CLASSES 09.00 09:30 Pits

SuperStock 3 practice laps + 1 qualifying lap 11.00 12.00 45 min

SuperStock Race 1 – 10 laps 13.30 14.00 30 min

SuperStock Race 2 – 10 laps 15.30 16.00 30 min

Sunday 21st April From Until

Mandatory Superstock Briefing 10.30 11.00 Pits

Superstock Race 3 – 10 laps 12.30 13.00 30 min

Superstock Race 4 – 10 laps 14.30 15.00 30 min

Podium immediately after last race TBC

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11 RACE SITE MAP – PIT AREA - http://www.sailfishregatta.org/Pit_Area_3_29_2012.pdf

SPECTATOR AREA

13 PIT AREA

PITS: Under Causeway RV: There is limited RV parking. To book a spot please call Rick Sterl: 772-678-9009

14 FUELLING ARRANGEMENTS

There will be fuel in the pits. You will be required to fuel FOR THE DAY each morning. You MUST fuel BEFORE weighing your boats. This MUST be recorded by a member of the P1 team and signed off by Gene Stephens. PLEASE NOTE: We MAY add more heats. IF we add more heats to the days racing you will be allowed to add more fuel – this is a possibility since the inboard hyrdo’s are not able to race in rough conditions.

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(4) 8’ Banquet(16) 36” High Tops(8) Black Chairs

(10) Garbage(10) Recycle

Vendors InformationSouvenirs

10’x 20’ Tent(6) 8’ Banquet(10) Black Chairs

(2) Garbage(2) Recycle

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(35) Traffic Cones

Shuttle Drop/ Pickup

(1) 20’x 20’ Tent(8) 8’ Banquet (10) Chairs(2) Large Coolers

10’x 10’ Tent(8) 8’ Banquet(4) Chairs

3’ Orange Fencing 3’ Orange Fencing

3’ Orange Fencing

(2) Garbage(2) Recycle

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15 INSPECTIONS

Inspections will all take place on Friday. See timetable for times. Gene Stephens is the Chief Inspector and he MUST sign your boat off before the end of the Inspection time scheduled.

i) Minimum Weight: 1665 Kg (Same as last year) – additional weight in the boats can either be in fuel OR must be secured to an acceptable level.

ii) BRP: A BRP tech will also be on site to check each engine.

16 LAUNCHING

Launching is the boat crew’s responsibility and should not be undertaken before inspections, unless otherwise stated.

Competitors are reminded to comply with all local regulations concerning the use of the slipway. Details of the marshalling area and procedures will be given at Drivers briefing.

17 OFFICIAL PRACTICE ARRANGEMENTS

OFFICIAL PRACTICE WILL TAKE PLACE IMMEDIATELY BEFORE RACE ONE UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. COMPETITORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ONE PARADE LAP FOLLOWED BY FURTHER PRACTICE LAPS. FULL DETAILS WILL BE EXPLAINED AT DRIVERS’ BRIEFING. THERE WILL BE NO OFFICIAL PRACTICE ON FRIDAY.

18 DRIVERS BRIEFING + SAFETY SEMINAR

Mandatory Safety Seminar and Drivers Briefing will take place at the Best Western Hotel on Friday evening. Signing-in will commence 15 minutes before the Seminar and Briefing. All crew for each race boat must sign in to the briefing by the start time and attend the entire briefing. A Roll Call will be held. The start of drivers briefing marks the end of the eligibility protest period and the Jury members will be introduced.

Penalty for absence may be disqualification from starting the race or other penalties as defined in Class Rules or by the race organisers.

Breathalyser and Drug tests may be given.

19 NOISE AND SPEED RESTRICTIONS

Competitors must obey all local regulations and Bye Laws relating to excessive speed and noise. All competitors are requested to refrain from starting their engines unless absolutely necessary before proceeding to the race or official practice sessions. Failure to observe local regulations will result in penalties being applied.

20 ROLLING STARTS

Full details of the starting procedure will be given at Drivers Briefing. 21 COURSE DETAILS

Course Marks A full description of the course and marks will be given at Drivers’ briefing, including the start run and any Exclusion Zones.

Race Distance (subject to change): 1.1m lap

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RACE COURSE

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22 FLAG SIGNALS

Competitors must have a full understanding of all flag signals. If a competitor misses 2 red flags in any one race they will immediately be Black Flagged and Disqualified with no appeal and referred to the Chief Referee for further disciplinary action.

23 POST-RACE INSPECTIONS:

Crewmembers must be available with their craft and all relevant mandatory equipment required by class rules for post-race scrutineering if required up to one hour after the posting of the Results. One or more engines may be checked and fuel sampling may take place. First 3 finishers may be weighted.

24 PENALTIES

Race Organisers may apply penalties referred to in class rules as well as additional penalties 25 PROTESTS

A Mandatory pre protest arbitration session with Chief Referee or appointed person is to be held with drivers only before any formal protest will be accepted.

26 PRIZE GIVING:

See timetable for podium timings. All competitors are required to attend wearing their race overalls. Non Attendance at Prize Giving may result in Penalties.

27 TROPHIES:

Trophies will be presented 28 KEY LOCATIONS HOST HOTEL:

Marriott – Hutchinson Island Resort 555 NE Ocean Boulevard Stuart, Florida 34996-1620 USA 1-772-225-3700

For other hotels check: http://www.sailfishregatta.org/Accommodations-jan-2013.html

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JUDGES STAND LOCATION

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SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY TAKES PRIORITY OVER RACING AT ALL TIMES

All Race Boats must observe the International Rules for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea when encountering any other Non racing craft

A) Swimmers, board sailors, private and commercial craft of all types of may be

encountered. Competitors are reminded to keep a sharp look out at all times and to take the necessary action in accordance with the IRPCS Rules.

B) Competitors are reminded to keep a sharp lookout at all times for any marine wildlife

that may be in encountered in the vicinity of the race course and take the necessary avoiding action.

C) Competitors are warned to remember their speed and the fact that other craft may not

be fully aware or able to keep clear. D) Competitors are asked to bear in mind that Official Patrol & Rescue boats have no power

to insist that any craft or swimmer keep clear of the course of the race. Advice can only be given for the safety of other craft and swimmers.

E) International Code Flag “A” denotes “DIVERS”. Competitors must give a wide clearance

of at least 100mtrs.

F) The Course will be patrolled by Official Patrol &Rescue Boats with official Observer boats in the vicinity of certain race marks, other race marks may be observed from the shore

G) Any Official Patrol/Rescue boat may wave a yellow flag to give warning of imminent

danger in its vicinity. Competitors seeing this signal are to acknowledge the signal, slow down and keep clear of the danger area.