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Issued by the FSR Section of Naviga

World Organisation for Model shipbuilding and Model ship sport
Weltorganisation für Schiffsmodellbau und Schiffsmodellsport
Organisation Mondaile de Navimodelisme et de Sport Nautique

NAVIGA

World Organisation for Model Ship Building and Model Ship Sport
Weltorganisation für Schiffsmodellbau und Schiffsmodellsport
Organisation Mondaile de Navimodelisme et de Sport Nautique

NAVIGA - Competition Rules 2009

Categories FSR - H/V

Amendments, additions and proposals for improvements are to be directed to the NAVIGA Section Management via the representative of the country.

In case of doubt of the interpretation of the Rules and Regulations the English text will prevail.

The NAVIGA Executive Committee

CONTENTS: Page:

1. DEFINITION OF MODELS…………………………………… 5

2. CLASSES……………………………………………… 5

3. PRINCIPAL AND GENERAL RULES……………………….. 6

3.1 PRINCIPAL RULES……………………………………..……… 6
3.1.1. Competitions where the rules apply………………….. 6
3.1.2. Entry fees Amended 01-01-2009 6
3.1.3. Protest fees……………………………………………. 6
3.2 PERSONAL RULES……………………………………………… 6
3.2.1. Age Groups Amended 01-01-2009 6
3.2.2. Competitors registration…………………….. 7
3.2.3. Maximum allowed number of competitors……… Amended 01-01-2007 7
3.2.4. Assistant and substitution of the competitor…. 7
3.3 TECHNICAL RULES…………………………………………… 7
3.3.1 Propulsion of models and propulsion agents (fuel)…… 7
3.3.2 Fuels ………………………………………. 8
3.3.3 Noise reduction, noise level measurement and rules 8
3.3.4 Application and use of radio control equipment and Amended 01-01-2007 frequenty control…… Amended 01-01-2009 8
3.3.5 Time measuring……………………………… Amended 01-01-2007 9
3.3.6 Buoys (dimensions, construction, anchorage)…………. 9
3.3.7 Starting pontoon (construction and materials)………… 10
3.4 SPORT RULES………………………………………. 10
3.4.1. The competition area…………………………………. 10
3.4.2. Starting area, preparation area and access permission.. 11
3.4.3. Allowed number, entries and condition of models……. 11
3.4.4. Re-run of a race…………………….. 12
3.4.5. Registration numbers …………… Amended 01-01-2007 12
3.4.6. Registration of competitors and models………………. 13
3.4.7. Issuing of starting permits, issuing start and computer passes 13
3.4.8. Surrender of competitor passes and assessment of running order………………………………………….………… Amended 01-01-2007 14
3.4.9. Calling time (time allowed to get ready)… Amended 01-01-2007 14
3.4.10. Preparation times (at the starting point)………………. 15
3.4.11. Interruption / Suspension of the competition … Amended 02-02-2005 15
3.4.12. Scoring and announcement of the results……………….. 15
3.4.13. Checking of the first three placed models during World and Continental Championships………………………… 15
3.4.14. Awarding of titles at World and Continental Championships……………………………………….. 16
3.4.15. Award ceremonies at World and Continental Championships……………………………………….. 17
3.4.16. Result lists…………………………………………… 17

3.5 NAVIGA PROTEST POLICY…………………………………… 17
3.5.1 Principal rules………………………………………….. 17
3.5.2 Lodging of protests……………………………………….. 18
3.5.3 Handling of protests…………………….. 19
3.6 THE MODEL - MEASUREMENT CERTIFICATE…… Amended 01-01-2007 19
3.7 GENERAL RULES REGARDING CONSTRUCTION FOR CATEGORY FSR ……………………………………………………. 19

4. GENERAL RULES REGARDING THE SET UP OF COMPETITION COURSES FOR FSR CATEGORY …………………………… 20

5. GENERAL RULES REGARDING START AND TERMINATION OF A RACE OR HEAT…………………………..……………. 20

6. COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS IN FSR CATEGORY…. 20
6.1 General rules and regulations……… Amended 02-02-2005 20
6.1 General rules and regulations Amended 01-01-2007 21
6.2 Manning level of the start pontoon…………… Amended 01-01-2007 22
6.3 Minimum requirements for the starting area……………… Amended 01-01-2007 23
6.4 Competition course and race duration in FSR-V classes… 23
6.5 Procedure for races in the FSR-V classes Amended 01-01-2007 Amended 01-01-2009 24
6.6 Lap counting for FSR-V races…………………… Amended 01-01-2007 27
6.6.1 Manual lap counting……………………………………. 27
6.6.2 Computerised lap counting……………………………. 28
6.7 Scoring in FSR-V classes……………………………………….. 28
6.8 Composition of result lists in the FSR-V classes…………….. 29
6.9 Competition courseand race duration in the FSR-H classes Amended 02-02-2005 29 30
6.10 Start clock for FSR-H classes………… Amended 02-02-2005 30
6.11 Procedure for races in the FSRH classes Amended 2005/2007 Amended 01-01-2009 31- 32
6.12 Basic rules and penalties in the FSR - H classes…………………. 33
6.12.1 Left turns…………………………………………….. 33
6.12.2 Right of way…………………………………………. 33
6.12.3 Negotiating / passing the buoys Amended 01-01-2009 33- 34
6.13 Rules for overtaking in the FSR-H classes………………………… 34
6.14 Calculation of final results in FSR-H classes………………… 36
6.15 Composition of result lists in the FSR-H classes…………….. 36

7. METHODS FOR MEASURING NOISE LEVELS IN THE FSR
CATEGORY………………………………………………………… 37

7.1 General…………………………………………………………… 37
7.2 Measuring methods in FSR-H…………………… Amended 01-01-2007 37
7.3 Measuring methods in FSR-V…………………………………… 37

APPENDIX

1. Guide to measuring and setting up a FSR-V course……………… 38