RELEASE/ DISCLAIMER:  By participating in this windsurfing event, I hereby authorize the event organizers and the sponsors to use my likeness in photographs and or videos in any and all of its publications, including but not limited to all printed and digital publications, both recreational or professional use.  I understand and agree that any photograph using my likeness will become property of the event organizers. I acknowledge that since my participation in this event is voluntary, I will receive no financial compensation unless I qualify in the top tier of riders that will recieved prize money. I hereby irrevocably authorize the event organizers to edit, alter copy, exhibit or distribute these photos for purposes of publicizing the event or for any other lawful purpose.  In addition, I waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written and electronic copy, wherein my likeness appears.  Additionally I waive any right to royalties or any other compensation arising or related to the use of the photographs. I understand that my participation is AT MY OWN RISK and that I have to have a private insurance and hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge the event organizers and the event sponsors from all claims, demands, and cause of action, which I, my heirs, executors, administrators or any other persons acting on my behalf or behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.  I am 18 years old and competent to contract my own name. (Should you be less that 18 years old a signature of a parent is required to participate)

NOTICE OF RACE
 
 
 
FUERTE ACTION  WINDSURFING SPEED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2002
 
Notice of Race
 
In collaboration with
 
Dunkerbeck GPS speed Challenge
 
30th June – 4th July 2022
Playa de Las Salinas, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain

A signature sport event by:
Orlando Lavandera & Bjorn Dunkerbeck
 
in co-operation with the
 
International Speed Windsurfing Class (ISWC)
 
 
   
1 RULES
 
1.1 The event will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) – Windsurfing Competition Rules (WCR).
 
1.2 The ISWC Class Rules shall apply.
 
1.3 No national prescriptions will apply.
 
1.4 If there is a conflict between languages the English text will take precedence.
 
1.5 If there is a conflict between the Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions, the Sailing Instructions will take precedence.
 
 
2 ADVERTISING
 
2.1 Sailors may be required to display advertising chosen and supplied by the organising authority. ISAF Regulation 20 ‘Advertising Code’ shall apply.
 
2.2 Event branding shall be worn at all times when afloat, and as requested by the organisers during media interviews and during the prize giving.
  
3 DIVISIONS
 
3.1 This championship is open to both men and women.
3.2 There will be prizes for the highest placed youths and masters.
3.3 A Youth shall be a man/boy younger that 21 years of age before December 31st 2022
3.4 A Junior shall be a/boy/girl under the age of 16 years of age before December 31st 2022
3.5 A Master shall be a man over the age of 45 years of age before the event starts.
 
4 ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
 
4.1 All entries shall meet the requirements of ISAF Regulation 19 - Eligibility Code.
 
4.2 Competitors shall be members of the International Speed Windsurfing Class. Membership formalities may be completed online.  
 
4.3 Eligible competitors shall complete an entry form.
 
4.4 Payment can be made via PayPal - credit/debit card required. Alternatively, a payment may be made on the day of the registration by cash and credit card prior confirmation from the organization.
 
4.5 The following shall be presented upon registration:
 
- Evidence of valid third party insurance is compulsory.  
 
-       Proof of age
 
-       Emergency Contact & Health Information Form - for those under age of 18
 
 
5 FEES
 
5.1 The entry fees are: 150 euro for men; 100 euro for women; 0 euro for juniors and youth.
 
5.2 Late entries accepted at registration, should there be spaces available may incur a 20 euro surcharge.
 
5.3 Entry fees paid at registration shall be paid in cash (euro) or credit card.
 
 
6 FORMAT
 
6.1 The event shall be an “open entry” championship.
 
6.2 One completed round is required to validate a championship.
 
   
7 SCHEDULE
 
7.1 Pre 30th of June Arrival & training.
 
Thursday 30th  of June 8:30-10:00 Registration at the reception of the R2 Rio Calma Hotel in Costa Calma, Pájara.  
13:00 Official opening & first skippers meeting at Las Salinas beach.  Win
13:30 First possible warning signal. First possible start at 14:00
Last day of racing  Monday 4th  of July
21:00 Prize giving ceremony & party at the R2 Rio Calma hotel.
 
 
7.2 Last possible start on Monday the 4th to be decided by the Race director.  
 
 
8 EQUIPMENT
 
8.1 There are no restrictions on equipment, except the ISWC reserves the right to prohibit the use of equipment deemed to be “unsafe” and /or likely to cause injury to competitors. Equipment inspections shall be made at any time.
 
8.2 Sail identification. Each competitor must mark his/her sails with his/her registered sail number. The number shall be at least 25 centimeters in height, displayed clearly above the wishbone, and above the area reserved for the event sponsor. The number shall be placed on the starboard side. Numbers must be clearly visible, in a solid contrasting color. Registration of the number can be done when you send in your registration via email, or at time of the inscription on the beach. All characters must be displayed horizontally and not in a column. A competitor may not be disqualified for infringing the provisions of this rule without prior warning and adequate opportunity to make correction.
 
 
9 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
 
The sailing instructions (SI’s) will be available upon registration. Any changes to the SI’s shall be approved by the Class Representative.

  
10 COURSES
 
Courses will be as described in the sailing instructions or published on the official notice board (ONB).
11 PROTEST COMMITTEE
All protests shall be done in the 15 minutes after each round is finished. There will be no protests allowed after this time.
12 SCORING
12.1 Scoring will be according to ISWC Championship Rules, as amended by the SI’s.
12.2 Men and women will be ranked separately.
13 COACHES & SUPPORT BOATS
Coaches and support boats are not permitted.
14 SAFETY
If a weight jacket is used, it must prove to have neutral buoyancy when used with weight. The Beach Marshall will regularly inspect them on the beach. If found to be too heavy (doesn’t float) the rider will be disqualified from the round. Use of a helmet in both Juniors and Youth fleets is mandatory.
15 PRIZES & TITLES
15.1 Trophies may be awarded to the first three competitors in each valid division.
15.2 The first man and woman shall be declared: “2022 Speed Windsurfing (Mens/Womens) World Champion”.
16 OFFICIAL CEREMONIES
Competitors are requested to attend the event’s social functions; however, the organising authority may refuse entry to those whose standard of attire is not commensurate with the occasion. Prize winners may forfeit prizes for non attendance at the prize giving ceremony.
17 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Competitors participate in the event entirely at their own risk, see WCR 4 - Decision to Race. The organising authority or any of their officials or representatives or the sponsors or their officials or representatives will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during or after the event. In addition, in case of the the event not going ahead for any reason beyond our control, the organizers as well as sponsors and collaborators will not be liable for any economic or any other damages 
18 INSURANCE
Each participating competitor shall be insured with valid third party liability insurance with a minimum cover of 1.500,000 euro per event or the equivalent.
19 RIGHT TO USE NAME AND LIKENESS
In registering for the event, competitors automatically grant to the Organizing Authority the right in perpetuity to make, use, modify and show from time to time at their discretion, any motion pictures, still pictures and live, taped or filmed television and other reproduction of them, taken during the period of the event, for the said Event as defined in the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions in which he/she participates without compensation.
 
 
20 FURTHER INFORMATION. ACCOMODATION DEALS 
20.1 Registration will be between 08:30 and 10:00 at the reception of the R2 Rio Calma hotel in Costa Calma.
20.2 For further information please contact: e11bdunkerbeck.anne@gmail.com
SCROLL DOWN FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 
The following information is not part of the rules for the Event.
 
ACCOMMODATION
R2 Rio Calma Hotel, Official Hotel Partner of the event. Competitors rates:
Single room 105,-€ per night (incl. half board) or
double room 150,-€ per night (incl half board).
Reservations under: reservas@r2hotels.com /subject: DUNKERBECK22 and enroll on the program SOYR2 to beneffit from this discounted rate. This hotel is around 50 minutes by car form the spot you will need a car, Please plan accordingly.
There are many apartments and hotels available on the Costa Calma and Jandia area.
All sailors coming to the event are advised to make their accommodation arrangements as soon as possible as the island is getting booked up quickly.
B MINIMUM & PREVAILING CONDITIONS
Minimum Wind Conditions.
For all races in the Speed discipline, the wind minimum shall be 18 knots off shore. The race will be abandoned if the wind drops below the minimum of 15 knots over the course area.
The ratio between the course angle and the wind speed should be 5.5 or less. The below matrix shows an example for good ratios. The ratio shall be used as a guideline for suitable conditions.
90 degree------------17 Knots average wind
120 degree----------22 Knots average wind
150 degree----------27 Knots average wind
No races shall be started if the direction is more than 150 degrees. Protests regarding wind strength and suitability of wind directions or wind conditions are disallowed.
The course will be a 250m.
The race director will determine if the wind is suitable.
Average local Conditions
Normally offshore wind average 20 to 40 knots. With flat and warm water. sunny with 25C average. A 3/2 shorty wetsuit or a long sleeve rush guard to protect from the sun are sufficient at this time of the year in Fuerteventura.
Don’t forget to bring Waterproof Sunscreen.
 
 
C VENUE & FORMAT & STORAGE FACILITIES 
Storage and Facilities
There will be secure storage for all sailor´s equipment on site from the 29th of June at noon until the 5th of July at noon. Because of the nature of the venue being a Natural protected area, the storage area will not have a tent but will be a fenced opened air. Please plan accordingly.
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Formats
A 250m course will be set on the beach (shown by two marks). To the
north of the beach there will be a gate set with 2 marks 
which each rider has to pass through in order to get access to the course.
There may be a jibing mark. Each rider will need to jibe after
that mark in order to return to the course and make his/her run. This is subject to change depending on weather conditions and race manager advice.
 
 
In case of a day of no suitable conditions with side and onshore winds. The organization will propose different format races such as Alpha racing, max, fun race, etc.
 
FUERTE ACTION  WINDSURFING SPEED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2002
 
In collaboration with
 
Dunkerbeck GPS speed Challenge
  
 
30th June – 5th July 2022
Playa de Las Salinas, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain
Organised by:
  
A signature sport event by:
Orlando Lavandera & Bjorn Dunkerbeck
  
 
in co-operation with the
 
 
International Speed Windsurfing Class (ISWC)