REGISTRATION
rips
registration system
remains open @ $17/FT
* $15/Ft bonus fee expired feb 15
* SYSTEM OPENed Dec 1, 2011
FORms
- ONLINE - must use credit card (MasterCard or Visa)
- SNAIL MAIL - will need printer
Process
Entrants will follow these steps to register:
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Select an Entry Method - ONLINE (credit card only) or SNAIL MAIL
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Fill in the online or printed registration form supplying boat and personal information
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Provide payment details and submit as instructed
NOTE: Cheques will be cashed immediately whereas credit card payments will be processed at a later date -
Send all required documents as per NOR - current PHRF certificate (NW or BC) and Insurance (liability) - by email attachments (preferred) or snail mail
NOTE: All documents MUST be received by Friday August 10, 2012
RIPS Organizing Authority will email entrants to:
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Acknowledge an entry has been received and posted on the COMPETITORS LIST
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Confirm when all NOR requirements have been satisfied
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Advise when credit card (cc) processing will occur at a later date requesting a) confirmation to proceed or b) new cc details
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Advise PHRF-BC rated boats of a temporary RIPS PHRF-NW rating
Detailed information is available below. Always refer to the NOR for official details.
entry methods
Two methods to enter RIPS are offered:
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ONLINE - only offers payment by credit card (faster, secure and preferred)
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SNAIL MAIL. - requires the registrant to print, fill, sign and send the registration form. Include either a cheque (payable to RIPS Yachting Ltd) or provide credit card details (on the form or by telephone).
fees
Fees are based upon a fixed rate X boat length, as per this schedule:
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BONUS - $15/foot before February 16, 2012
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STANDARD - $17/foot from February 16, 2012 to closure
Fees include regatta entry, moorage at Port Browning Marina from Friday August 10th through Wednesday August 15th (rafting may be necessary), camping (first-come, first-serve) as well as all shore-side activities for crew and skipper. Refer to the NOR for official details.
PHrf requirements
In order to race in a PHRF division at RIPS, current PHRF-NW or PHRF-BC certificates are required. Those with PHRF-BC certificates will be assigned a temporary PHRF-NW rating (for RIPS only) which may result in an adjustment to the PHRF-BC value. This temporary rating, given by the RIPS Handicapper (free of charge), conforms to PHRF-NW rules and standards. Contact the RIPS Handicapper, CHARLES TOLMAN, for further details.
motherships (ACCOMMODATION VESSELS)
Motherships may moor at Port Browning Marina from Friday through Wednesday for a standard fee if space is available. When the reservation system is open, complete the MOTHERSHIP RESERVATION form on the ACCOMMODATION webpage.
personal & IMAGE information
Details including name and address, payment details plus boat info will be required to register, along with a determination as to whether racing One Design or PHRF. All personal information collected will remain confidential.
All entrants should understand and advise crew
of the following notice:
** NOTICE OF COLLECTION OF PERSONAL IMAGE & INFORMATION **
RIPS Yachting Ltd and it's affiliates may collect, use and disclose an individual’s personal image and information in the form of photographs, audio and video recordings, for the purposes of promotional and information print, reproduction and electronic publications. By participating in the event, an individual implies consent for the use of this recorded information and waives any right to inspect, approve or receive compensation for recorded information. Information will be protected in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of British Columbia. If you have any questions about the use of this personal information, please contact RIPS Yachting Ltd by EMAIL.
