What is a ‘Performance 40’
A ‘Performance 40’ is a Cruiser/Racer around 40ft and will be defined by the below limitations, utilising information from her IRC Certificate.
For reference a First 40 is at the bottom of the band and an XP44 is at the top of the band. This includes but is not limited to; J111’s, J122’s, J121's, Grand Soleil 43’s, JND 39’s, Mills 39’s, MAT12’s, King 40’s, JPK 1180's etc.
What is the P40 Racing Band
IRC Band 1.140-1.060
LOA 35ft - 45ft
DLR 125-205
Max Draft 2.70m
Performance 40's are a Corinthian Class and will closely follow the IRC Rules, P40 Class Rule and the ethos of the Class. We have purposely kept class rules etc. extremely simple, with the intent that the Class ethos will take precedent. Sailing is primarily a 'self policed' sport & some onus must be placed on Skippers and Crews to 'play by the rules', however if and when needed the 'Class Manager' will be enforcing these values and ensuring that they are adhered to.
Admission to the class will be at the discretion of the committee.
Crew
We encourage boats to race with no more than one crew member who is being paid to compete. Crew limitations as per your IRC certificate apply unless event sailing instructions specify otherwise.
Scoring
10. SCORING
10.1
The Low Point System of RRS Appendix A will apply.
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10.2 Inshore Series
10.2.1
The Inshore Series will consist of six (6) events.
10.2.2
A minimum of four (4) events must be completed to constitute a valid series and for a boat to qualify for the Inshore Cup / Champion.
10.2.3
When four (4) or fewer events have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her event scores.
10.2.4
When five (5) or more events have been completed, a boat’s worst event score will be excluded.
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10.3 Offshore Series
10.3.1
The Offshore Series will consist of three (3) events.
10.3.2
A minimum of two (2) events must be completed to constitute a valid series and for a boat to qualify for the Offshore Cup / Champion.
10.3.3
When two (2) events have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her event scores.
10.3.4
When all three (3) events have been completed, a boat’s worst event score will be excluded.
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10.4 Overall P40 Championship
10.4.1
The Overall P40 Championship will be scored on the combined points from the Inshore and Offshore Series after application of their respective discards.
10.4.2
Boats that have not qualified for either the Inshore or Offshore Series shall not be eligible for the Overall Championship.
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10.5 Tie-Breaks
10.5.1
Ties in each series will be broken in accordance with RRS Appendix A8.
10.5.2
If there remains a tie in the Overall P40 Championship after application of RRS Appendix A8, it shall be broken in favour of the boat with the better score in the Offshore Series.
10.5.3
If the tie still remains, it shall be broken in favour of the boat with the better score in the Inshore Series.