It will be held during Easter, from Thursday March 29 to Sunday April 1 2018.
Departures March 29
For weather or security reasons, the race committee can delay or even advance the start of the race. In this case, the committee will notify it at the mandatory Skippers’ meeting.
COURSES
ORGANIZERS
Club Náutico Skipper and Difusión Náutica.
COLLABORATORS
Club Marítim Port Ginesta, Real Club Náutico Denia and Club de Vela Andratx at the start and Club Nàutic Sant Antoni de Portmany de Ibiza at the finish and the RANC.
SPONSORS
Consell d’Eivissa, Conselleria de Turisme del Govern de les Illes Balears, Ajuntament de Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ajuntament de Denia y Ajuntament de Sitges, Ports de les Illes Balears, Sociedad Estatal de Salvamento y Seguridad Marítima, Guardia Civil del Mar, Estació Nàutica de Sant Antoni i Sant Josep de Ibiza.
REGULATIONS
Reglamento de Regatas de la ISAF (ISAF regatta rules), Reglamento de Medición RI (IR measurement rules), Reglamento Técnico de Crucero 2018 (2018 Sailing cruiser technical rules) and its appendixes, MOCRA (for multihulls) and ISAF safety rules and the following Race Instructions, which may modify each of the aforementioned points.
CORRECTED TIME
La Ruta de la Sal will be sailed following the RI corrected time system.
The time on distance system will be implemented, with average wind speed. Multi-hulls in the DELTA category will sail following MOCRA Rating Rule.
ELIGIBILITY
Participating sailing boats must comply with ISAF Eligibility code, Regulation 19.
PUBLICITY
Participating sailing boats may exhibit their own advertising material in accordance with ISAF Rule 20 and RFEV Race Regulation and RFEV’s Provisions regarding such rule,
PARTICIPATING SAILING BOATS CATEGORIES
The participating sailing boats will be classified in the following categories:
According to crew:
Other categories:
A minimum of six boats is required to form a category. If a certain category cannot be formed, the corresponding boats will be included in another category to discretion of the Race Committee.
To enroll the boat in any of the following categories: Bravo, Modern Vintage or Vintage, the boat must have been specifically designed as a cruiser. Old race prototypes built in fibre glass or aluminium are explicitly excluded and will be included in the Alfa (Modern Boats) category.
Boats in the Modern Vintage and Vintage category that have not preserved their original design or riggings will be included in the Bravo category. The owners of the boats must notify the Race Committee prior to the start of the race.
It is the owner’s obligation to make sure the boat is registered in the right category and confirm it with the Race Committee. The time limit for owners to ask for a category change is 72 hours prior to the start of the race.
Any error made by the owner in the registration form will lead to the change to the right category after the starting signal is given and will carry a 6-hour penalty applied to the yacht’s elapsed time.
Depending on the number of participating yachts in each category, the Race Committee can subdivide them into different Classes according to boat length (LOA).
Minimum length is 8m. Exceptionally and at the Race Committee’s discretion, boats between 6.50 and 8m LOA may be accepted.
REGISTRATION
A maximum of 175 yachts can participate in the race and applications will be processed in the order in which they are received.
Registrations will not be considered complete until the race office receives confirmation of payment.
The registration period, which starts on Wednesday October 11, 2017, will end on March 15, 2018 or when the maximum quota is reached. The Race Committee shall reserve the right to accept registrations after the specified date applying a 25% surcharge.
REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fee depends on the yacht’s maximum LOA in metres, and will be rounded up, using the following table:
| LOA | PRIZE | CREW MEMBERS | GOLF – A2 | DELTA |
| <9.99m | €350 | 5 | €185 | €385 |
| 10m-10.99m | €380 | 5 | €245 | €425 |
| 11m-11.99m | €425 | 7 | €265 | €475 |
| 12m-12.99m | €460 | 7 | €285 | €520 |
| 13m-13.99m | €515 | 7 | €320 | €560 |
| 14m-14.99m | €570 | 7 | €330 | €605 |
| 15m-15.99m | €590 | 7 | €350 | €645 |
| 16m-16.99m | €620 | 10 | €375 | €685 |
| 17m-17.99m | €675 | 10 | €405 | €730 |
| >18m | €700 | 10 | €425 | €775 |
When the number of crew members is higher than the one shown in the table a 25€ increase will be applied to the registration fee for each additional crew member.
COMPANY AND SPONSORED BOAT REGISTRATIONS
A/- Boats registered in the name of a company: +20%
B/- Boats sponsored by small and medium sized companies: +50%
C/- Boasts sponsored by multinationals or financial entities: +100%
REGISTRATION FEE DISCOUNT
10% discount on the registration fee will be applied to yachts whose skippers prove their membership to: CM Port Ginesta, RCN Denia, CN Sant Antoni de Portmany, CN Ibiza, CN Santa Eulàlia or CV Puerto de Andratx.
Discounts are non-cumulative.
The registration fee includes berth costs for the week prior to the start of the Race in each of the departure Clubs, the Welcome Reception hosted by the organization at the departure Clubs, Award Ceremony Buffet Dinner open to all crew members in Ibiza, as well as the activities scheduled in Events Program.
REGISTRATION AND ADMISSION PROCESS
Registration is mandatory. You can register at the following web page http://www.larutadelasal.com
You must attach the following documents:
1.- Navigation certificate. Boats with foreign flag shall present the navigation certificate of their own country.
2.- The boat’s Insurance policy and valid receipt for civil liability towards third parties.
3.- MMSI Radio beacon number
4.- RI rating certificate a 2018 yearly certificate or one valid exclusively for this race. Request it at the Real Asociación Nacional de Cruseros (Sailing Cruisers National Royal Association): gestion@ranc.es – telf. +34 93 451 72 88.
5.- Federation licence. Each crew member shall submit either a yearly licence or one valid exclusively for this race. You can request it from your own club, during the registration process at the Race Office in the departure port or requested it on-line:
6.- Receipt of bank transfer of the amount due according to boat category and length at the following bank account:
Difusión Náutica, S.L.
IBAN ES 55 0075 0002 2205 0511 1682
BIC CODE: POPUESMM
IMPORTANT: You must enter the RDLS code and the name of the boat as reference when you make the bank transfer.
ALL DOCUMENTATION must be sent prior to March 15 to Difusión Náutica by e-mail: inscripciones@difusionnautica.com
The Race Committee reserves the right to refuse applications.
Cancellation Refunds: Until February 28, 2018 the registration fee will be refunded minus a 15% to cover expenses. Between March 1 and 14, a 50% refund of the registration fee will be given. Starting from March 15 NO refunds will be given.
RANKINGS
Overall Corrected Time Rankings for each version of La Ruta de la Sal following the instructions of point CORRECTED TIME.
The DELTA (multi-hulls) category will not be part of these Overall Rankings due to the fact that multi-hulls’ Measurement Certificate is not compatible with that of mono-hulls. Also the MINI-SAL category will be excluded from this Overall Rankings due to the fact that it follows another course.
SAFETY
All participating yachts must comply with ISAF category 3 Safety Regulations. Additionally, they must be equipped with a radio beacon, life raft, VHF (LSD) radio with a 25’NM minimum reach, inboard engine and security and safety equipment as demanded by Maritime Authorities.
Participating yachts with Spanish flag must have the corresponding navigation certificate.
It will be responsibility of the owner of the boat, or of the person responsible for the boat, to comply with the navigation, certification and safety rules applicable to recreational boats.
For Weather or Security Reasons, the Race Committee can delay the start of the race up to maximum 48 hours, or bring it forward maximum 12 hours. In this case, the race Committee will notify participants at the provided e-mail or at the mandatory Skippers’ Meeting. This decision is final and may not be appealed. If, due to continued bad Weather conditions or for Security reasons, the Race Committee should cancel the race, the organization will refund 50% of the registration fee.
MARINA LOCAL REGULATIONS
The conditions of maritime safety, navigation and human life at sea, set by Royal Decree 62/2008, are applicable to nautical sports competitions.
Before starting the competition, participants are reminded that only boats that comply with the requirements to navigate in the waters in which the event is taking place will be able to compete and only if their skippers have all the required certifications to conduct them.
With sufficient notice, before the start of the competition, participants must provide details of their insurance coverage, including risks covered and liability limits in compliance with the Notice of Race, and the specific coverage for taking part in nautical sports competitions.
BERTHS
Participating yachts are provided with free berths in Marina Port Ginesta, RCN Denia and CV Andratx from Thursday March 22 to Thursday March 29, day of the start of the race. Likewise, they will be provided with free berths in the CN Sant Antoni from the day of arrival until Saturday April 7.
If you wish to stay at CN Sant Antoni beyond Monday April 2 you must notify the Welcome Committee of La Ruta de La Sal when you turn in the Course and Arrival Form and fill in the corresponding registration form.
You might have to moor your boat alongside another boat both in the departure and arrival ports.
The Organization has the right to provide both the departure and the arrival clubs with all the information they may request about participating yachts to guarantee a successful monitoring of the race.
SCHEDULE
CM PORT GINESTA
Tuesday March 27
11am – 7pm. Registration and delivery of Captain’s Bag with t-shirts and gadgets on the 1st floor of Santos Restaurant.
Wednesday March 28
11am – 7pm. Registration and delivery of Captain’s Bag with t-shirts and gadgets on the 1st floor of Santos Restaurant.
8pm. Skippers’ meeting.
9pm. Crew Welcome Reception at the Es Capità Restaurant with catering and wine and food tasting.
Thursday March 29
9:55am. Warning signal, time will be confirmed at the Skippers’ meeting-
CV ANDRATX
Wednesday March 28
10am – 8pm. Registration and delivery of Captain’s Bag with t-shirts and gadgets.
9pm. Crew Welcome Reception at the CV Port d’Andraxt with catering and wine and food tasting.
Thursday March 29
9am Skippers’ meeting.
11:55am. Warning signal, time will be confirmed at the Skippers’ meeting.
RCN DENIA
Wednesday March 28
10am – 8pm. Registration and delivery of Captain’s Bag with t-shirts and gadgets.
9pm. Crew Welcome Reception at the Club with catering and wine and food tasting.
Thursday March 29
10am. Skippers’ meeting at the Club on the 2nd floor.
1:55pm. Warning signal, time will be confirmed at the Skippers’ meeting.
SANT ANTONI DE PORTMANY, IBIZA.
Thursday March 29
Opening of the Welcoming Committee at the CN Sant Antoni de Ibiza, which will remain open 24h a day.
Friday March 30
Río Ibiza, Sailors’ meeting point.
Welcoming drink for all crew members on the terraces of Río Ibiza.
Saturday March 31
12am. Press conference with the race winners at CN Sant Antoni.
8pm. Award Ceremony and Grand Prize Draw for all participants.
FOLLOWING Buffet dinner and Welcoming party for all race participants (dinner invitation is required).
TROPHYES
The Winners of La Ruta de La Sal will be the first yachts in the Overall Ranking in each Version. A trophy will be awarded to first, second and third place in the Overall Ranking in each version.
A trophy will be awarded to each group (category or class) that has been formed, depending on the number of boats enrolled in each. It will be specified in the Race Instructions.
A trophy will also be awarded to the elapsed time winner in each version.
AWARD CEREMONY
The Award Ceremony will take place in Sant Antoni de Portmany Saturday March 31 2018, in the evening.
Following the ceremony, the Buffet-Dinner and the Ruta de la Sal Party will be held.
MODIFICATIONS
Club Náutico Skipper and Difusión Náutica, as Organizing Bodies, reserve the right to amend this Notice of Race.
In the event of a conflict between this Notice of Race and the Race Instructions, the latter will prevail.
RESPONSABILITIES
Difusión Náutica and Club Náutico Skipper, as Organizing Bodies, CM Port Ginesta, RCN Denia, CV Andratx and CN Sant Antoni de Portmany, as cooperating bodies, as well as other institutions, bodies and companies that sponsor and collaborate in the event, take no responsibility for accidents or incidents that could occur before, during and after the Race, nor for changes in the schedule due to the weather conditions.
RUBBISH AND WASTE
Participants in all versions of La Ruta de la Sal will not throw any waste or rubbish into the sea during the race. The Protest Committee will be in charge of deciding the penalty applicable to yachts that do not comply with this rule, which may include disqualification from the race.
The Organization of La Ruta de la Sal respects the environment and does everything in its power to protect it.
