Notice of Race

RULES .

The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing, the rules of each class, the Caribbean Sailing association (CSA) rating rule and the Sailing Instructions

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If there is a conflict between languages the English text will take precedence

Advertising will be restricted to Category C.

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The regatta is open to the following classes:

OPEN SPINNAKER:
CSA Rating Rule

OPEN NON SPINNAKER:
CSA Rating Rule

BAREBOAT:
Boats of this class will be restricted to recognized bareboat fleets acceptable to the Race Committee. Only equipment provided as standard by the bareboat company will be allowed. No spinnakers, spinnaker poles, whisker poles or second headsail will be permitted. CSA Rating Rule class(es).

Multihull:

St. Maarten Multihull handicap Rule

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Eligible boats may enter by completing the entry form on www.goldenrockregatta.com, or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The ISAF Sailor Classification Code will apply.

Required fees are $ 300 per yacht.

Boats may instead enter per Individual Race at a fee of $ 75,00 per race day.
Fees are payable at registration at Captain Oliver’s Yacht Club, Oyster Pond.

Thursday Nov. 10th:

Registration:
Entries are registered on the Committee Boat opposite the Dinghy Dock in Oyster Pond.

Welcoming Party and opening diner in Captain Oliver's Restaurant.

Friday Nov. 11th:
10,00 - 12.00 hrs
14,00 - 18,00 hrs

Late Entries:
on the Committee Cat in Oyster Pond
on the Committee Cat in Bobby’s Marina.

Saturday Nov. 12th:

09,00 hrs Start

The St. Rose “Round the Island Race”

Great Bay, St. Maarten –  Great Bay, St. Maarten
 

Sunday Nov. 13th:

09,00 hrs Start

The “De Wilgen Vastgoed Cup”.

Great Bay, St. Maarten – Gustavia, St. Barths

Sunday Nov. 14th:

09,00 hrs Start

19,00 hrs

The “Windward Adventures Trophy”

Gustavia, St. Barths – Oranjestad, St. Eustatius

Prize giving on stage in Oranjestad during the Statia Day Celebrations.

Monday Nov. 15th:

09,00 – 16,00 hrs
19,00 hrs

 The “Windward Island Bank First Salute Trophy”

Fort Orange Up & Down Races (3 windward/leeward courses)
Fort Orange Prize-giving.

Tuesday Nov. 16th:

09,00 hrs Start  
19,00 hrs

The “Presidente Cup”

Oranjestad, St. Eustatius – Oyster Pond St. Maarten
Prize-giving & Farewell Buffet Dinner in Captain Oliver’s Restaurant

Each boat shall have a valid measurement and rating certificate (digitally available via the measurers).  

The sailing instructions will be available on registration at the Regatta Committee Boat in front of the Dinghy Dock in Oyster Pond. The Sailing Instructions can also be viewed on the regatta website. 

All racing will be scored on a low point system.

Daily prizes will be awarded to the winner of the daily race in her class. The overall winner over 4 days will be awarded “The Governors Trophy”. The winner of the 5th Day will be awarded the Presidente Cup.

The first time participant with the lowest cummulated time of the 7 races shall be awarded the "Captain Oliver's memorial Trophy." 

The Golden Rock Regatta Organization, and any other party involved in the organization and conduct of the Golden Rock Regatta disclaims any liability for personal injury, personal or material damage whatsoever, sustained prior to, during or after The Golden Rock Regatta. Your entry in The Golden Rock Regatta will constitute a declaration of acceptance of all disclaimers made by the regatta.