Notice of Race - Telstar Ultimate Speed Meeting
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: 9, 10, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
June: 13, 14, 20, 21
September: 19, 20
Oktober: 17, 18, 24, 25
For the USM it is also possible to sail during weekdays in June (not during the IFCA WC Slalom at Texel) and in October.
There will be a maximum of 3 weekend races (USM) and 2 week days (USM only).
2. GPS
All GPS are allowed but we would like to advise the top riders to 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.
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.