J/70 Club Boat Application

BYS has three club-owned J/70s available for use by BYS member teams during the upcoming Zhik J/70 Victorian Championship.

BYS members wishing to be considered for a club boat are invited to submit an application. Applications are encouraged as soon as possible. Applications will be considered based on the suitability of the proposed team and the opportunities to support the development of J/70 sailing at BYS.

Before you apply

Please read the regatta information and Notice of Race carefully before submitting your application. This will give you an understanding of the event, the level of competition and the requirements for participating teams.

Your application should include the names of your intended crew and provide an overview of the team's sailing and racing experience.

The combined skill and experience of the team should be appropriate for the standard of competition at the Victorian Championship. This is a competitive championship event, not an entry-level event, and teams without prior racing experience will not be considered.

We encourage applications to include a newer or developing sailor where appropriate. Providing opportunities for sailors to gain experience at a higher level of competition is an important part of developing our BYS J/70 sailing community. However, the overall team must have sufficient experience to safely and competitively participate in the event.

Commitment before and during the regatta

Teams allocated a club J/70 will be expected to make a commitment to preparing and racing the boat in the lead-up to the championship.

Teams will be required to participate in BYS Sportsboat racing on Sunday 15 November, the weekend before the Victorian Championship, and are encouraged to participate in all Sportsboat race days in the lead-up to the event.

Teams will also need to allow sufficient time for boat preparation and maintenance before the championship. This may include checking over the boat and equipment, rig tuning, changing over sails and addressing any maintenance or preparation requirements identified during training or racing.

This preparation is an important part of taking responsibility for a club boat and will help ensure the boats are ready for the championship.

Team responsibilities

Successful teams will be responsible for:

• J/70 Class Association membership: All crew members must join the J/70 Class Association. Membership is $50 per crew member, or $25 for crew members under 25.

• World Sailing Sailor ID: All crew members must obtain a World Sailing Sailor ID. This is free.

• Regatta entry: The team is responsible for the $750 regatta entry fee.

• Boat preparation and care: Teams are responsible for the care and preparation of their allocated club boat throughout the lead-up to and during the regatta.

• Damage: Teams are responsible for the cost of damage to their allocated club boat, or damage caused to another competitor's boat by the team, up to a maximum of $1,000, equivalent to the insurance excess.

• Event requirements: Teams must comply with the Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, J/70 Class Rules and any other applicable event requirements.

Club boats are a valuable BYS resource. Teams selected to use a club boat will be expected to take appropriate care of the boat, contribute to its preparation and maintenance, and represent BYS positively throughout the championship.

Please submit your application as soon as possible.