Registration Guide
Here
is a step by step guide to your registration:
You can choose from among three methods to register:
a. By downloading the Entry Forms (in PDF format) from the Race
Information page of the website, completing the forms and returning
them with the required additional information and entry fees by
mail, or;
b. By requesting a package of Entry Forms and other information
to be mailed to you for completion and return by mail. To initiate
this process, use the "Contact Us" link on the website,
or;
c. By using our on-line registration process described below.
1. Create an Account
To begin the registration process, go to Register Now and please create an account and make a note of your username and password. This
will allow you to access and edit your information as you need
to until it is complete and accepted by the Race Committee. In
order to use this site your computer must be set to accept cookies.
2. Fill in as much information as you can
For
now, please fill in as much information as you can. This will
help us with organization and planning. You can review and edit
your application as needed. If there is any information that you
are unsure about please enter what you know and return later to
complete the rest of the details. If you have questions about
what is being asked, please contact the Marblehead-to-Halifax
Race Committee by e-mail.
3.
Rating Cerification
3a. Rating Certification - IRC
To
compete in the IRC Division, you must have a valid IRC Certificate.
If you intend to be dual scored under both IRC and ORR you must have an endorsed IRC Certificate.
IRC
Certificates are issued through US Sailing's Offshore Office.
Applications for certificates may be made online through www.ussailing.org/offshore/irc.
To allow sufficient time to process certificate applications and
to avoid unnecessary delays, all IRC Division competitors must
commence the IRC certification application process at the first
opportunity. Starting early will allow the necessary time to gather
and submit any additional information required by the rating office
to complete the certification process. Additional help and information
is available on the US-IRC website www.us-irc.org.
3b. Rating Certification - ORR
IRC Division yachts that desire to be dual scored under the Offshore Racing Rule (ORR) must have, in addition to an IRC certificate, a valid ORR Certificate -Full Measurement type. Details of the ORR are given on the website of the Offshore Racing Association, www.offshorerace.org.
Application form for ORR Certificates are available from US Sailing at www.ussailing.org/offshore/ORR/orr.asp
3c.
Handicap Certificate - PHRF
To be scored in the PHRF Racing or Cruising Divisions, you must
have a valid PHRF New England (PHRF-NE) handicap.
If
you are from outside PHRF-NE jurisdiction, and hold a valid PHRF
handicap certificate or equivalent (e.g., on the current NSYA
Yacht List) from your regional rating authority, you may obtain
a PHRF-NE handicap for the Marblehead-to-Halifax Ocean Race as
follows:
Entries in the PHRF Divisions having current, valid handicap certificates issued by a recognized regional authority other than PHRF-NE must forward their certificates to MHORC as early as possible in their registration process and before the Entry Deadline of 27 June, 2009. These certificates will be submitted by MHORC to a PHRF-NE Review Board for normalization of their handicaps to PHRF-NE standards. All such entrants (including those with approved Canadian handicaps), will also submit PHRF-NE Handicap Application forms with all relevant data for this normalization process. The Handicap Review Board will be the final authority on PHRF handicaps for all race entrants. MHORC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY IRC RATING CHANGE or PHRF HANDICAP CHANGE WHICH TAKES PLACE AFTER THE ENTRY DEADLINE. Questions regarding PHRF handicap values must be received by 15 June 2009. There will be no discussion of PHRF handicaps on the day of the Captain’s Meeting.
See the Notice of Race 2009.
4. Make entry fee payment
You can make your entry fee payment with this site. This is a
secure e-commerce enabled process. Payments for Marblehead-to-Halifax
2009 can also be made in the traditional manner by Check, Bank
Draft or Credit Card. Please see the instructions for payment
later in this process for further details.
Note that the Entry Fee is dependent on both the date of submission
and the LOA of your boat.
5. Confirmation of your entry
Upon submission of this application you will be contacted
by e-mail to confirm receipt of your entry and intention to participate.
Your entry will be listed on the race website when the entry fee is paid.
Your entry will not be complete and final until full payment has
been received and all your information is complete and accepted by the Race Committee.
It is understood that by submitting the on-line entry form below, all entrants will have read and understood Important Notes to Entries below, the Acknowledgement of Responsibilities section of the on-line entry form, the Notice of Race and any addenda thereto.
6. Completion of essential paperwork
Please note that the Entry process must be completed by Check-In
and Final Registration in Marblehead prior to the race. At that
time, you will need to bring your Final Crew List, the Safety
and Inspection Check List, the Press Information Form, and make
payment or receive credit to reflect the appropriate Entry Fee. The necessary forms may be downloaded
from this website.
7. Amendment to the electronic process
The organizers of Marblehead-to-Halifax 2009 have the right at
any time to amend or adjust this electronic entry process.
Important Notes on Entries:
1. Classes will be confirmed or altered by the final decision
of the Marblehead-to-Halifax Ocean Race Committee.
2.
A copy of the appropriate current PHRF, NEMA, IRC, and ORR measurement certificates must be presented.
3.
The Marblehead-to-Halifax 2009 Committee recommends that you advise
your insurance underwriter of the execution of this entry.
4.
Please remember that all participants will be required to show
proof of citizenship upon arrival in Halifax.
5.
A YACHT DISPOSING GARBAGE INTO THE SEA CAN BE PROTESTED AND A
PENALTY AND/OR DISQUALIFICATION WILL BE IMPOSED.
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