1. ORGANISING AUTHORITY
The "Real Fundación Hispania de Barcos de Época" (“Royal Hispania Foundation for Vintage Boats”), convokes the XXIV Edition of the regatta “TROFEO ALMIRANTE CONDE DE BARCELONA”, in cooperation with the Escuela Nacional de Vela Calanova (“National Sailing School of Calanova”), the Real Federación Española de Vela (R.F.E.V.) (“Royal Spanish Sailing Federation”)and the Federación Balear de Vela (“Balearic Sailing Federation”).

2. PLACE AND DATES
The races will be held in the Bay of Palma de Mallorca, from the 11th to the 17th of August 2008 .

3. RULES
The races will be run in compliance with the rules stated in this Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions. Any relevant matter not covered therein will be dealt with in compliance to the following regulations:
3.1 The International Sailing Federation (I.S.A.F.) Regatta Sailing Rules (2005-2008) (R.R.V.)
3.2 The Royal Spanish Sailing Federation Rules.(R.F.E.V.)
3.3 C.I.M. (Comité International de la Méditerranée) Rules for Vintage and Classic boats 2006 - 2009.
3.4 C.I.M. Rules for the rating of boats in the “Spirit of Tradition” class with I.R.C. certification.
3.5 The rules governing 8 and 12 Metre Classes.
3.6 The ORC (Offshore Racing Committee) special security regulations governing regattas in the open sea.
3.7 International Rules for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea.
In case of disagreement, the rules set out in the Sailing Instructions will prevail.

4. ELIGIBILITY
4.1 All participants must comply with the conditions written in the regulations “Règlement pour les courses des yachts d’epoque et classiques CIM 2006-2009”.
4.2 Participants with Spanish nationality or legal residence in Spain must possess a Sports Federation License for 2008.

5. CATEGORIES, GROUPS AND CLASSES
5.1 According to their construction year, boats will enroll in the VINTAGE Category (if launched before the 31st December 1949) or in the CLASSIC Category (if launched between 1st January 1950 and 31st December 1975). Both categories will admit participation of REPLICAS, boats designed in the mentioned periods but launched latterly, provided their construction strictly adhered to the original drawings and that both the techniques and materials used were those of its design time.
5.2 Class divisions: Initially, boats will be grouped in two categories, VINTAGE and CLASSIC Boats; then in classes, according to the type of rig, and then according to length. A class cannot be formed without a minimum of five entries. If the number of participants in one of the VINTAGE or CLASSIC categories is under five, the boats will be regrouped and a 4% reduction on the real time will be applied on the VINTAGE boats. The REPLICAS (of VINTAGE and CLASSICS) will form independent classes, but if less than five, they will be regrouped with their corresponding categories.
5.3 Boats belonging to the “SPIRIT OF TRADITION” class as defined by the CIM.
5.4 8 and 12 M JL classes.
5.5 Boats inscribed in the “SPIRIT OF TRADITION” class will have an independent classification.
5.7 “HISTORICAL WORKBOATS”, not covered by the C.I.M. regulations, may form a class if there are sufficient enrollments, or join the VINTAGE fleet, having to accept their assigned rating.

6. INSCRIPTIONS
6.1 Entry Forms must be sent to:

REAL FUNDACION HISPANIA DE BARCOS DE ÉPOCA
Calle Consell de Cent, 318-3º-1ª
08007 Barcelona. SPAIN
Tel. 34 93 488.00.49 / 34 93 487.73.56
Fax 34 93 487.83.26
jrbono@fundacionhispania.org

6.2 THE INSCRIPTION OFFICE must receive Entries no later than 20:00 hours on the 11th of July 2008. However, the Organizing Committee retains the right to accept inscriptions until the 12th of -August 2008 as the final deadline.
6.3 Entry Forms must be entirely filled out and accompanied by an appropriate bank check and/or a documented proof of payment of the enrollment fees.
6.4 The requirements for a fully formalized inscription are:
Up-to-date Third Party Insurance Policy covering damages to third parties and crew with a minimum coverage of 300.500 Euros.
A copy of the CIM Certificate of Measurement for 2008.
A copy of the current Rating Certificate and I.R.C. for 2008 for “SPIRIT OF TRADITION” boats.
A photograph of the boat with all sails up should be sent or e-mailed in order to assign the boat to the corresponding class and group.
6.5 Each owner should register and personally sign the Registration Form at the Regatta Office before 13:00 on the 12th of August 2008.
The following documentation must be then presented:
Fully filled out and signed Entry Form.
Photocopy of the CIM or IRC Certificate of Measurement
Photocopies of the Sports Federation Licenses of all crew (Spaniards or residents).
Photocopies of passports (foreigners).
Photocopy of the insurance policy that covers civil responsibility in the Regatta for a minimum amount of 300.500 euros.
Fully filled out and signed Safety List.
Sails declaration.
Telephone number, name and address of a person to contact ashore.
A Crew List Declaration with each crew’s National Identification Number, NIE or Passport Number and contact details must be presented to the Regatta Office before 11:00 on the 12th of August 2008. Forms will be available from the Regatta Office. 
6.6 Spanish crewmembers or residents must present their Sports Federation License for 2008. Other nationalities are required to present the National Sailing License from the relevant countries.
6.7 Enrollment fees will be applied in regards to the boat length and the inscription date and, at the same time, will determine the maximum number of crew members entitled to attend the social events.

	Until 11th July 2008	After 11th July 2008	Maximum Crew at Social Events
Length > 25 m	630,00 euros	1000,00 euros	20 persons
Length 25 > 20 m	530,00 euros	875,00 euros	15 persons
Length 20 > 16 m	430,00 euros	610,00 euros	10 persons
Length 16 > 12 m	300,00 euros	490,00 euros	8 persons
Length < 12 m	210,00 euros	300,00 euros	5 persons

7. PUBLICITY
In accordance with rule 20.3.1 (a) of Regulation 20 of the ISAF, the regatta will be Category A and the relevant limitations will be applied to all boats whilst moored, and during navigation when entering or leaving the regatta area.

8. PROGRAMME
Monday, 11th August: Reception of boats, berthing, measurements and presentation of documentation.
Tuesday, 12th August: Owners Meeting and Welcome Reception.
Wednesday, 13th August: Racing.
Thursday, 14th August: Racing.
Friday, 15th August: Racing.
Saturday, 16th August: Racing.
Sunday 17th August: Grand Parade and Prize-giving Ceremony.
Boats must be at the Regatta Base to pass the inspection of the members of the Vintage and Classic Boats Committee from 13:00 on the 11th of August 2008 until 11:00 of the 15th of August 2008.


9. THE COURSES
All courses will be laid in the Bay of Palma and detailed in the Sailing Instructions.

10. SCORING SYSTEM.
The scoring system will be in accordance with the rules of the ISAF (International Rules of Sailing) annex A4.1. Each race will be scored individually.

11.CLASSIFICATIONS
There will be a separate classification for each established group.

12. PRIZES
The following trophies will be awarded at the least:
12.1 The Grand Trophy “Almirante Conde de Barcelona” .
To be awarded to the boat that achieves the lowest score in the VINTAGE and CLASSIC divisions, plus the total of points awarded by the VINTAGE and CLASSIC Boats Committee, according to the specifications detailed in the Sailing Instructions, which will be issued to the participating owners before the outset of the races.
12.2 Likewise, the Grand Trophy “Almirante Conde de Barcelona” will be awarded to the winning boat in the categories “Spirit of Tradition” and “Lateen Sail”, as long as the Race Committee considers the number of participating boats has been sufficiently represented.
12.3 The Trophy for the “Overall Winner”
Independently of the Grand Trophy “Almirante Conde de Barcelona”, the Trophy for the “Overall Winner” will be presented to the boat classified as first in the races, in the VINTAGE and CLASSIC categories, irrespective of the points awarded by the Vintage and Classic Boats Committee.
12.3.1 A Trophy will be awarded to the first classifieds of the “8 and 12M JL” Classes, and of the “Latin Sail”, “Workboats”, “Dragons” and “Spirit of Tradition” groups, as long as the number of participants per group is sufficiently represented in the judgment of the Race Committee, who may consider grouping them.
12.4 The list of the rest of the Trophies will be displayed on the Official Notice Board. (O.N.B.)
12.5 The list of the rest of the Trophies will be displayed on the Official Notice Board (O.N.B.).

13. INSPECTIONS AND MEASURING
13.1 All boats must be ready for the Measuring Committee as of 12:00 hours on the 11th of August 2008 at the Regatta Base.
13.2 The owners of all competing boats are required to supply the Measuring Committee with the certificate of rating previously obtained.
13.3 The timetable of inspection and procedures, to be carried out by the Measuring Committee, will be published on the O.N.B.
13.4 The winners of each category or group must be available for re-measurement by the Measuring Committee once the races have ended, and before the Prize Giving Ceremony.
13.5 Security and Measuring procedures may be carried out during the regatta.

14. SAFETY
14.1 Safety during the regatta will be regarded as Category I, in accordance with the current Special ORC Rules for Racing in the Open Sea.
14.2 All boats must be equipped with VHF radio, operating channels 16 and 69.
14.3 It is the responsibility of the owner, or those responsible for each boat, to comply with the legal requirements existing for recreational boats in general, but especially in the handling, the operating and the safety measures on board.
14.4 The 2/1999 Operational Instructions of the “Dirección General de la Marina Mercante”, Chapter 2, Item 7, states categorically: “Before the regatta commences, competitors must be advised that vessels will only be allowed to participate if they are properly registered for the waters where the regatta will take place, and if the skippers have the appropriate license to handle the boat".
14.5 The 2/1999 Operational Instructions of the “Dirección General de la Marina Mercante”, Chapter 1, Paragraph g) states categorically: "The competitors will be informed well in advance of the start of the regatta, of the insurance cover required, outlining the risks to be covered and the limits of liability, in order that participants can take out additional insurance cover if necessary".

15. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
Sailing Instructions will be available at the Regatta Base upon confirmation of inscription.

16. BERTHS
Boats registered and accepted by the Organising Committee will have a berth reserved at the Regatta Base situated in the Port of Palma de Mallorca, from the 11th of August until 12:00 on the 18th of August 2008. The berths, which are free of charge, will be occupied under the entire responsibility of the skipper of each boat.
VHF Channel 09 will be used for harbour movements.

17. LANGUAGES.
If there are any discrepancies between the Spanish and English versions of both this Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions, the Spanish text will take precedence. In the event of any doubt in regards to the C.I.M. measurement rules, the official text and language in French will take precedence.

18. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
International Relations for the Hispania Foundation will be dealt with from Palma de Mallorca by:

CAMPER & NICHOLSONS INTERNATIONAL
Club de Mar, 07015 Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Tel. 34 971 40.33.11 Fax 34 971 40.14.12
jsyrett@fundacionhispania.org

19. MODIFICATIONS
The Organization reserves the right to modify this Notice of Race.

20. EVENTS
These will be displayed on the O.N.B. together with the Programme of the Regatta.

21. PUBLICITY RIGHTS
Other than Real Fundación Hispania de Barcos de Epoca and those expressly authorized by the foundation, it is totally forbidden for any person, participant, organization and / or element linked directly or indirectly to the organization, person, product, brand name or idea meant for marketing and promotional purposes, to publicize in representation of the foundation in any form varying from that already established in rule 20.3.1 (b) of Regulation 20 of the ISAF. Non-compliance with this ruling will result in the automatic expulsion of the boat involved in the publicity concerned, with forfeiture of their inscription costs.
The Publicity Rights belong exclusively to the “Real Fundación Hispania de Barcos de Epoca”. All photographs must be lent with free copyright.

22. RESPONSABILITIES
All participants in the Regatta take part at their own risk.
The Organising Committee, or any person or entity involved in the organising of the event, is absolved from any responsibility for loss, damage, injury or personal inconvenience, or anything, either on land or sea, that occurs as a consequence of taking part in the races as announced in this Notice of Race. We bring to your attention that, under the fundamental ruling 4, “DECISIÓN DE REGATEAR” (“Decision to Race”) part 1 of RRV it is established that, “It is the exclusive responsibility of a boat to decide to participate in a race or to continue in a regatta”