Notice of Race - Ultimate Speed Meeting 2010
The USM is a rider event targeted at recreational to expert (GPS) speed
surfers. The event is combined with the NK Speed during the weekend events.
1. Racing Days
May: 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29,
30
June: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20
September: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25,26
Oktober: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24,
30, 31
It is also possible to sail during weekdays in October.
There will be a maximum of 3 weekend races and 2 week days.
All dates are subject to change and any call for a racing day will be
announced as soon as possible. Due to possible changes in weather forecasts
this can occur on short notic.
2. GPS
All GPS devices that are in the GP3S list are allowed but we would like to
advise the top riders to all use a Navi device. Non-doppler devices will get a
deduction (will be announced in the Sailing Instructions).
3. Location
The location for the races is Strand Horst in the Netherlands.
4. Entry fee
The entry fee for the complete series is 15 Euro.
(a rider who will also compete in the NK Speed will get a discount of 5 Euro)
5. Time schedule
10.00 Registration
11.30 Skippersmeeting
12.00 First possible start
Racing duration is 4 hours
(this schedule is subject to change because of wind/weather forecasts)
6. Ranking
Ranking will be based on 5x10 seconds and the low point scoring system is used.
A day will count if at least one rider has reached an avg speed of 65 km/hours.
After 3 races one discard is allowed, after 5 races there are 2 discards.
More/other info will be communicated via the Sailing Instructions and will
be publiced at the notice board.