NOTICE OF RACE (Name of event)

Organizing Authority
( Dates & Location of Event )

Rules	The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) [and the GYA Regulations for Sanctioned Events (available at www.gya.org)]  [and any other governing documents]Any changes to the rules will not require prior knowledge by the competitors.
Eligibility and Entry	Classes expected: Special Requirements: [age, gender, organization membership, etc.]
Schedule of Events	Registration: Skipper's Meeting: Start of first race: Number of races scheduled/required for the event: Time limit for the start of the last race:
Fees	[include USSA discount if appropriate]
Sailing Instructions	The sailing instructions will be available at registration.
Regatta Site	The regatta headquarters will be the [host] Yacht Club.
Racing Area	The racing area will be located [location].
Courses	The courses will be windward/leeward, triangles, or variations thereof.
Scoring	The low point scoring system of appendix A will be used [except that no scores will be excluded if this is your intent].
Prizes	[list awards for each class]
Lodging	[List or link as appropriate.]
Contact	Club Office: Regatta Chairman: PRO:

* “More detailed guidance may be found in THE RACING RULES OF SAILING, Appendix J, pages 91-92”

**“For GYA Sanctioned events, be sure to comply with the regulations controlling these events, found in the current GULF YACHTING ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY”.