The following Notice of Race and Conditions
have been approved by the Challengers

NOTICE OF RACE AND CONDITIONS
Governing the Races of the
LOUIS VUITTON CUP

Challenger Selection Races for the 30th Match for the America’s Cup
October 1999 - February 2000

This Notice of Race and Conditions (“Conditions”) shall govern the match races of the Louis Vuitton Cup (“the Regatta”) as agreed by the New York Yacht Club, the Challenger of Record (“COR”) acting on behalf of all Challenging Yacht Clubs, and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (“RNZYS”) the current Trustee of the America’s Cup.

1. ORGANIZING AUTHORITY (TOP)

1.1 The Organizing Authority is America’s Cup Challenge Association (NZ) Limited (“ACCA”). ACCA shall organize and conduct the Regatta, appoint a Race Committee, prepare Sailing Instructions, and exercise such other direction as it considers necessary for the well being of the Regatta in accordance with the Racing Rules of Sailing for 1997-2000 (“Racing Rules”) and these Conditions.

1.2 The International Jury and the Measurement Committee for the Regatta shall be appointed in accordance with Articles 23 and 24, respectively of the Protocol for America’s Cup XXX.

1.3 In accordance with Appendix C of the Racing Rules, Umpires for the Regatta shall be appointed by ACCA.

1.4 Administrative bodies operating for the COR and RNZYS are ACCA and AC 2000 Limited (“AC2000”), respectively. ACCA and AC2000 are referred to herein jointly as Challenger of Record/Defender (“COR/D”).

2. TIME (TOP)

Time referred to in these Conditions after 2 October 1999 is New Zealand Daylight Time.

3. RULES (TOP)

3.1 Except as any of Conditions 3.1(b), (c), and (d) are altered by these Conditions or the Sailing Instructions, the Regatta will be governed in order of precedence by:

(a) The America's Cup Deed of Gift, the Interpretive Resolutions, the Protocol for America's Cup XXX dated April 23, 1996 (“the Protocol”), and decisions of the America’s Cup Arbitration Panel; and

(b) The International America’s Cup Class Rule, Version 3.0 (“Class Rule”), which shall govern the yachts (“IACC”) for the regatta; and

(c) The Racing Rules and Appendix C thereof as they shall be mutually agreed in accordance with Condition 3(c) of the Notice of Race and Conditions Governing the 30th Match for the America’s Cup; and

(d) The Umpires Call Book for Match Racing 1998-2000 as supplemented by the umpire calls which shall be approved for the America’s Cup.

(e) These Conditions; and

(f) The Sailing Instructions for the Regatta.

3.2. Alterations of Class Rules

(a) On legs 1, 3, and 5 a yacht may carry a spinnaker (as defined by Class Rules 34.3 and 37) that is set in its normal position and drawing, only when the Umpires have signaled by flying a purple flag and sounding a horn. This Condition shall not apply when rounding a mark. When the Umpires decide that a yacht has infringed this Condition, it shall be penalized in accordance with Racing Rule C9.

(b) Further to Class Rule 40, on-board instruments capable of sensing wind direction or strength at a distance from the yacht, e.g. lidar-like wind sensing technology or similar devices, are prohibited. Mast or boom mounted video cameras for the purpose of observing the sails of the yacht are permitted if mounted to view in a vertical plane.

(c) While racing, an owner's representative aboard a yacht, as allowed by Class Rule 41.1(b), need not be a national of the country in which the club represented by the yacht is located and shall not act as a representative of the yacht. Such owner’s representative shall not take video or still photographs.

3.3 Man Overboard

(a) In respect to Class Rule 41.1 (a), should a crew member fall overboard while racing, the crew member may be recovered as soon as possible by the yacht. Alternatively, Racing Rule 47.2 is altered so that the crew member may be picked up by any boat and as soon as possible may be returned to the yacht only by the yacht's own chase boat, provided that:

(i) The crew member is not incapacitated; and

(ii) The return to the yacht can be safely accomplished.

(iii) If the crew member is picked-up by a boat other than the yacht and whether or not returned to the yacht, the Umpires shall signal that the yacht is penalized, and the yacht shall exonerate herself in accordance with Racing Rule C9.

(b) In respect to Class Rule 41.1(b) and in modification of Racing Rule 47.2, should the owner’s representative fall overboard while racing, the owner’s representative may be recovered as soon as possible by any boat. Furthermore, the owner’s representative may be returned to the yacht only by the yacht’s own chase boat, provided that:

(i) The owner’s representative is not incapacitated; and

(ii) The return to the yacht can be safely accomplished.

(iii) Regardless of whether or not the owner’s representative is returned to the yacht, the yacht shall not be penalized.

(c) Further to Racing Rule 41, and in the sole discretion of the yacht, a yacht may receive outside assistance from any available source including the yacht’s own chase boat when it must evacuate an injured or ill crew member on board requiring immediate medical attention that can not be adequately delivered on board the yacht. Once the crewmember has been removed from the yacht, that crewmember shall not be returned to the yacht or replaced.

3.4 Lodging Protests

The time limits for lodging protests alleging non-compliance with any of:

(a) The America's Cup Deed of Gift,

(b) The Interpretive Resolutions,

(c) The Protocol,

(d) The decisions of the America’s Cup Arbitration Panel,

(e) The Class Rule, with regard to matters of construction or design; or

(f) COR/D approval granted under Condition 5.8, shall be 1500 on the day before the first scheduled race of the Regatta, except when the International Jury is satisfied that:

(i) The non-compliance first occurred after that time, or

(ii) The protester could not reasonably have been aware of the circumstances justifying the protest any earlier, in which case the protest shall be lodged at the first reasonable opportunity.

3.5 Race Signals

(a) The Race Signals of the Racing Rules of Sailing is changed to delete the entire meaning of flag “AP” over a numeral pennant. The new definition shall be that flag “AP” over a numeral pennant shall mean that a postponement is in effect for the scheduled match designated by the numeral pennant.

(b) The meaning of “NP” as used in these Conditions means numeral pennant and designates the specific match scheduled to start in that starting sequence.

3.6 Starting Procedure

(a) Signals

(i) The signals for starting a race shall be:

Time in Minutes Signal Means

11 Flag “F” with one gun Attention

10 Flag “NP” with one gun Warning Signal Course Signals (magnetic heading) Flag “F” lowered

5 Flag “P” with one gun Preparatory Signal

1 Flag “P” lowered

0 Flag “NP” lowered with one gun Starting Signal (Flag “NP” hoisted for subsequent match)

(ii) When more than one match will be started in sequence, the Starting Signal for each match shall be the Warning Signal for the succeeding match.

(b) Yachts shall be assigned ends of the starting line according to the Schedule of Races contained in the Sailing Instructions. Every reasonable attempt will be made to alternate assigned ends thereafter.

(c) Yachts shall not engage each other prior to the Preparatory Signal.

(d) At the end of the pre-start entry time, (being the two-minute period following the Preparatory Signal), the Race Committee shall make a sound signal and fly the flag representing each yacht which has failed to enter the starting area in accordance with Racing Rule C4.2. The Race Committee shall thereafter lower any flags representing each yacht approximately one minute before the Starting Signal regardless of whether or not a yacht has entered correctly or not.

(e) Yachts shall be assigned the same ends of the starting line in the event of a race that is re-sailed because of a tie, a postponement, or a failure of both yachts to complete the course with-in the Time Limit.

4. ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY (TOP)

4.1 Yachts shall comply with the requirements contained in the Deed of Gift, the Interpretive Resolutions, the Protocol, and the Decisions of the America’s Cup Arbitration Panel, regarding national origin of crew, and the design and construction of hull, appendages, rig and sails.

4.2 Should a yacht (“the Original Yacht”) be destroyed, irreparably damaged, or the materials from which the Original Yacht has been constructed fail, either during or after construction, from the time of the allocation of a sail number for the Original Yacht pursuant to Class Rule 39.5 to the time the Original Yacht is first launched but not sailed, application may be made by the club issued with the sail number for the Original Yacht to the America’s Cup Arbitration Panel for permission to repair the Original Yacht by rebuilding it. Where such permission to rebuild is granted, the club shall submit to the Technical Director, prior to rebuilding the Original Yacht, a copy of the lines plans (“the Lines Plans”) for the canoe body of the Original Yacht and such other information relating to the construction of the Original Yacht as the Technical Director may request. Should the club decide to rebuild the Original Yacht, the replacement yacht (“the Rebuilt Yacht”) shall be built in accordance with the Lines Plans and from identical materials, laminates, and structures used to build the Original Yacht. As an exception to Class Rule 39.5, a new sail number shall not be allocated to the Rebuilt Yacht, but the sail number allocated to the Original Yacht shall be the sail number used by the Rebuilt Yacht.

4.3 Every measured sail which may be used by a yacht in the Regatta must be numbered and dated on the sail, and certified in writing by the sail’s designer that it was designed by a national of the country in which the club represented by the yacht is located.

4.4 For purposes of the First 1984 Resolutions, the time spent in the country of the defending club residing with the crew or support team of the yacht of a challenging club while a yacht owned or chartered by that team is being sailed regularly in the waters off Auckland, New Zealand in preparation for the Regatta, shall be counted as part of the minimum residency period for this Regatta only.

4.5 Entry in the Regatta is limited to yacht clubs whose challenges for the 30th Match for the America’s Cup have been accepted by the RNZYS. A Notice of Entry (Attachment 1) shall be lodged with ACCA not later than 1600 hours on 1 August 1999.

4.6 No entry fee is required..

4.7 In case of failure by a Challenging Yacht Club to timely submit a Notice of Entry or to maintain eligibility as a Challenging Yacht Club under the provisions of the Protocol, or to post any performance bond required under Article 3 of the Protocol, that Challenging Club shall cease to be a bona-fide Challenging Yacht Club and shall be ineligible to participate in the Regatta.

5. ADVERTISING (TOP)

A yacht shall display no advertising except as specifically permitted by and in accordance with this Condition 5. The Regatta is a Category C event for the purposes of Racing Rule 79.

5.1 In general:

(a) The following do not constitute advertising:

(i) Name of the skipper of the yacht;

(ii) Name of the homeport of the yacht;

(iii) Name and flag of the nation or national territory the yacht represents;

(iv) Name and burgee of the yacht club the yacht represents;

(v) Makers marks;

(vi) Any flag or other mark containing the event logo that ACCA may require each yacht to display while racing. Such flag or mark shall not exceed 0.27 square metres on a facing side; and

(vii) The name of the yacht as permitted in Condition 5.2.

(b) Advertising or any other graphic shall from the time of acceptance as a challenger always comply with generally accepted moral and ethical standards, and

(c) The advertising of tobacco products is governed by Article 14 of the Protocol.

5.2 Yacht Name

(a) Each yacht shall be named.

(b) Advertising, as defined in Racing Rule G1, shall not be used as the name of the yacht, unless approval has been granted by COR/D.

(c) If the name of the yacht is approved by COR/D under Condition 5.8, it shall not be considered advertising as defined in Racing Rule G1.

5.3 Hull

(a) Advertising on the hull is permitted in an area not to exceed ten (10) square metres on each side (a “side” is the area from the centerline of the canoe body to the sheerline). The area is measured by constructing the smallest possible rectangle around each advertisement and then adding the areas of the rectangles together.

(b) Condition 5.3(a) notwithstanding, the hull may be of any color or combination of colors, and such color schemes (as opposed to logos or lettering) shall not constitute advertising.

(c) Each yacht shall display on or near the transom any one or combination of the name, burgee, or initials of the yacht club it represents, and shall display any mark required by ACCA to recognize the International Sailing Federation.

5.4 Deck and Cockpits

(a) Advertising on the surfaces of the deck, including hatches, troughs, recesses and cockpit(s) is permitted in an area not to exceed twenty (20) square metres. The deck is bounded by the sheerline and the transom, and the area is measured by constructing the smallest possible rectangle around each advertisement and adding the area of the rectangles together.

(b) Condition 5.4(a) notwithstanding, the deck and cockpit(s) may be of any color or combination of colors, and such color schemes (as opposed to logos or lettering) shall not constitute advertising.

(c) Non commercial names of individuals, in letters of not more than five (5) centimeters in height, may be displayed on a yacht’s deck in an area not to exceed five (5) square meters. These letters may not be displayed or colored so as to produce the effect of any logo or commercial name.

5.5 Sails and Boom

Advertising is permitted on:

(a) Mainsails in rectangular areas not exceeding thirty-four (34) square meters on each side within the area bounded by the foot, the luff, the leech, and a line connecting a point on the luff five (5) meters above the tack and a point on the leech six (6) meters above the clew; and

(b) Spinnakers; and

(c) Both sides of the main boom.

5.6 Appendages

Advertising is permitted on any surface of the appendages.

5.7 Crew Clothing

Advertising on crew clothing is permitted.

5.8 Prior Approval and Protests

(a) Prior to the commencement of racing in the Challenger Selection Series, details of the intended yacht name; and hull, deck and cockpit, appendage, sail and crew clothing graphic displays, may be submitted to COR/D for approval.

(i) If a display is submitted to COR/D for approval under Condition 5.8(a), COR/D shall publish its decision within 30 days of the acknowledged receipt of the request for approval.

(ii) If COR/D does not publish a decision as provided in Condition 5.8(a)(i), the display submitted shall be deemed approved.

(b) When COR/D approval is granted under Condition 5.8(a), thereafter protests alleging non-compliance with this Condition 5 shall be refused unless the protest alleges the display was altered after COR/D approval.

(c) When COR/D approval is not granted under Condition 5.8(a), the display may not be used.

(d) When COR/D cannot agree on whether or not a yacht complies with this Condition 5, it shall refer the matter to the International Jury for a decision.

6. SELECTING THE CHALLENGING CLUB AND ITS YACHT (TOP)

The Challenging Yacht Club and its yacht shall be determined in accordance with Article 8 of the Protocol. The Challenging Yacht Club winning the Regatta shall be awarded the Louis Vuitton Cup.

7. RACING AREAS (TOP)

The Regatta will be sailed on the inner Hauraki Gulf off Auckland, New Zealand. The racing area shall be as shown in Illustration "Racing Area" attached. The racing area is approximate and subject to change due to variables such as the number of courses needed, weather conditions, and shipping movements.

8. DATES AND SCHEDULE OF REGATTA (TOP)

8.1 The Regatta shall be sailed in the period between 18 October 1999 and 13 February 2000.

8.2 The program of races and the starting dates for each round of the Regatta will be established in the Sailing Instructions but may be revised or modified by ACCA depending on the weather, and / or the actual number of Challenging Clubs entered in or expected to enter the Regatta.

8.3 The Regatta shall consist of the following series of races:

(a) Round Robin Series 1

(i) The round shall consist of a number of races so that each club shall race an equal number of matches against each of the other entered clubs.

(ii) Races shall be sailed over course “B”.

(iii) The Race Committee may elect to conduct two races per day for each yacht.

(iv) The winner of each race shall receive one (1) point.

(b) Round Robin Series 2

(i) The round shall consist of a number of races so that each club shall race an equal number of matches against each of the other entered clubs.

(ii) Races shall be sailed over Course “A” except the Race Committee may elect to conduct two races each day, but only if and to the extent that it determines that even with the use of remaining available reserve days, it will be necessary to conduct two races per day in order to complete Round Robin 2 five (5) clear days before the start of Round Robin 3. In such an event, on days scheduled for two races per day, all races shall be sailed over Course “B”.

(iii) Should a yacht incur damage during the first race on a day when it is scheduled to race in two races, that yacht may be excused from starting in the second race as follows:

(a) An inspection of the yacht will be conducted by the Umpires for the match in which the yacht just competed to determine the nature, extent, and cause of the damage sustained and whether the yacht is able to start the second race in the same state of readiness that existed for the first race of the day. If necessary the Umpires may consult with a representative of the Measurement Committee.

(b) If the Umpires are satisfied that the yacht is in a lesser state of preparedness than existed at the start of the first race as a result of unintentional damage during the first race, the yacht and its competitor in the second race will be excused from racing in the second race and their race will be postponed.

(iv) The winner of each race shall receive four (4) points.

(c) Round Robin Series 3

(i) The round shall consist of a number of races so that each club shall race an equal number of matches against each of the other entered clubs.

(ii) Races shall be sailed over Course “A” except the Race Committee may elect to conduct two races each day, but only if and to the extent that it determines that even with the use of remaining available reserve days, it will be necessary to conduct two races per day in order to complete Round Robin 3 seven (7) clear days before the start of the Semi-Finals Series. In such an event, on days scheduled for two races per day, all races shall be sailed over Course “B”. No racing will be conducted on 25 or 26 December.

(iii) Should a yacht incur damage during the first race on a day when it is scheduled to race in two races, that yacht may be excused from starting in the second race as follows:

(a) An inspection of the yacht will be conducted by the Umpires for the match in which the yacht just competed to determine the nature, extent, and cause of the damage sustained and whether the yacht is able to start the second race in the same state of readiness that existed for the first race of the day. If necessary the Umpires may consult with a representative of the Measurement Committee.

(b) If the Umpires are satisfied that the yacht is in a lesser state of preparedness than existed at the start of the first race as a result of unintentional damage during the first race, the yacht and its competitor in the second race will be excused from racing in the second race and their race will be postponed.

(iv) The winner of each race shall receive nine (9) points.

(v) In the event of a tie for the last eligible place to proceed to the Semi-Final Series, that position shall be decided by the minimum number of additional races between the tied clubs necessary to break the tie.

(d) Semi-Final Series

(i) The six (6) clubs that have accumulated the highest point totals for Round Robin Series 1, 2, and 3 combined shall be eligible to enter the Semi-Final Series. The Series shall consist of a round robin of races so that each club shall race two (2) matches against each of the other entered clubs.

(ii) After the Semi-Finalists have been selected, points earned in Round Robins 1, 2, and 3 shall be discarded.

(iii) All races shall be sailed over Course “A”.

(iv) The winner of each race shall receive one (1) point.

(v) If more than two Challenging Clubs are eligible to proceed to the Final Series because of a tie for second position, that position shall be decided by the minimum number of additional races between the tied clubs necessary to break the tie.

(e) Final Series

(i) The two (2) Challenging Clubs that have accumulated the highest point totals for the Semi-Final Series shall be eligible to enter the Final Series.

(ii) After the Finalists have been selected, points earned in the Semi-Final Series shall be discarded.

(iii) The Final Series shall be a best 5-out-of-9 match race series.

(iv) All races shall be sailed over Course “A”.

9. MEASUREMENT AND INSPECTION (TOP)

9.1 Measurement Committee

(a) The Measurement Committee shall have the powers granted to it pursuant to Article 24 of the Protocol and Condition 9 of the Notice of Race and Conditions governing the 30th Match for the America’s Cup.

(b) When the International Jury finds, following the matter being referred to and a reply having been received from the Measurement Committee, that deviations in excess of tolerances specified in the Class Rules were caused by damage or normal wear and tear and do not improve the performance of the yacht, it shall not penalize her and such deviations shall not invalidate the measurement or rating certificate of the yacht for the race in question. However, the boat shall not race again until the deviations have been corrected except when the International Jury decides there has been no reasonable opportunity to do so.

(c) In every case where a protest relating to any matter of the measurement of an IACC yacht or the interpretation of the Class Rule is lodged with the International Jury, the International Jury shall refer such issue together with the relevant facts to the Measurement Committee. In making the decision, the International Jury shall be bound by the reply of the Measurement Committee.

9.2 Measurement in General

(a) Except as otherwise provided, the term "measurement" includes initial measurement, measurement to obtain an Unveiling Measurement Certificate, re-validations, inspections, and re-measurements.

(b) Each sail shall be measured and initialed by the Measurement Committee prior to its use in a race, except as provided in Condition 9.2(f).

(c) Measurement shall be conducted at places and times stipulated by the Measurement Committee.

(d) During measurement, the Measurement Committee may take whatever measurements it considers appropriate.

(e) If the Measurement Committee is unable to complete a yacht's measurement prior to a race due to causes beyond the reasonable control of the yacht, the International Jury may grant additional time.

(f) When before a race the Measurement Committee is unable to obtain a measurement, which it considers accurate, the measurement shall be taken as soon as possible after the race.

9.3 Initial Measurement

(a) Each Challenging Club shall have a yacht in Auckland, New Zealand available for measurement at least 30 days prior to the start of the first scheduled race in which she shall compete unless,

(i) a valid measurement certificate (subject to revalidation) has been issued, in which case the yacht shall be in Auckland, New Zealand 14 days prior to the start of the Regatta; or

(ii) in either case, delivery of the yacht to Auckland, New Zealand is delayed by force majeure.

(b) Not less than (36) hours before the first scheduled race in which a yacht shall compete, the yacht shall have completed measurement by the Measurement Committee.

(c) In accordance with Class Rule 49.6 a copy of the front page of each yacht’s measurement certificate shall be provided to the Organizing Authority and to the owner of the yacht named on the certificate no later than 1800 on the day before the first scheduled race in which it shall compete.

9.4 Measurement Changes and “No Change” Periods

(a) The following shall be known as “no change” periods:

(i) During each Round Robin Series, the period commencing 24 hours before the first scheduled warning signal of each series and ending at the conclusion of the last race of that series.

(ii) For the Semi-Finals Series, the period commencing 48 hours before the first scheduled warning signal of that Series and ending at the conclusion of the last race of that Series.

(iii) During the Final Series, the period stipulated under Article 10 of the Protocol.

(b) During a “no change” period, no change which would invalidate a yacht’s measurement certificate shall be made except:

(i) When changes are required by the Measurement Committee to enable a yacht to comply with the Class Rule, or

(ii) In the case of unintentional damage, beyond that covered in Class Rule 49.3(b), when the Technical Director and the Chairman of the International Jury or their respective delegates approve the repairs necessary in accordance with the Racing Rules.

(iii) During the “no change” period of Round Robin Series 3, one change that would invalidate a yacht’s most recent confirmed certificate and require the issue of a new certificate will be permitted. This change shall not be such as to require the yacht to be floated and weighed. This Condition does not permit the substitution of a yacht.

(iv) During the “no change” period of the Semi-Final Series, one change that would invalidate a yacht’s most recent confirmed certificate and require the issue of a new certificate will be permitted. This change may be such as to require the yacht to be floated and weighed. The Measurement Committee may limit the amount of time available for re-measurement to share the time equitably. This Condition does not permit the substitution of a yacht.

(v) When a new measurement certificate is issued as a result of changes permitted in 9.4(b)(iii) and 9.4(b)(iv) a copy of the front page of the new certificate shall be provided to the Organizing Authority and to the owner of the yacht named on the certificate no later than 0830 on the day of the yacht’s next race.

(c) If, when a “no change” period is not in effect, a change is made to a yacht affecting the yacht’s most recent confirmed certificate, the yacht’s owner shall advise the Measurement Committee, and shall make every endeavor to obtain from the Measurement Committee a re-measurement (by appointment) in adequate time before the next “no change” period.

(d) Measurement Revalidation

Prior to the start of the Semi-Final Series and the Final Series, the Measurement Committee, in addition to any re- measurements required as a result of changes made, shall revalidate the certificates of competing yachts by undertaking whatever procedures it considers necessary, and shall advise the yachts and the Organizing Authority whether or not the yachts remain in compliance with the Class Rule.

9.5 Post-Race Measurement

(a) The Measurement Committee may at any time request measurement of a yacht for compliance with the Class Rules and these Conditions.

(b) Any measurement for compliance with Class Rule 48.9 and / or 48.10 will be carried out by at least two members of the Measurement Committee.

(c) For one minute following a race, no person or thing shall be taken on board or removed from the yacht without the express permission of the Measurement Committee, its nominee, or the Senior Umpire of that match. Yachts may change crew or sails or equipment between races on those days when two races are conducted.

(d) Should the Measurement Committee require that a yacht be hauled out, sufficient time shall be granted to allow it to haul out, be measured, be launched, and made ready before it is required to start.

(e) The words "reasonable facility" in Class Rule 45.3 shall include requests to keep support craft clear of the yacht until advised after the completion of a race, and to assist with the transfer on board of a member of the Measurement Committee or its nominee.

9.6 The Race Committee, Measurement Committee, Measurement Committee’s delegate, or International Jury may, at any time, request an equipment inspection of a yacht, and each yacht shall permit and assist and afford all reasonable facility to the Measurement Committee to carry out such inspection.

10. YACHT SUBSTITUTION (TOP)

10.1 A Challenging Yacht Club may substitute its competing yacht (“the substituted yacht”) with another eligible measured yacht after the entry deadline stipulated in Condition 4.5 by submitting a new Notice of Entry. Substitution is permitted during the following time periods.

(a) During the Initial Measurement Period provided in Condition 9.3(a).

(b) Between each Round Robin Series.

(c) Between the last Round Robin Series and the Semi-Final Series.

(d) Between the Semi-Final Series and the public unveiling ceremony prior to the Challenger Final Series (in accordance with Article 9 of the Protocol).

10.2 The substitution of a yacht shall be made prior to the commencement of the applicable “no change” period as defined in Condition 9.4.

10.3 When one yacht may be substituted for another, the points accumulated by the substituted yacht, or any previously substituted yacht(s) shall be carried forward. In all cases, the points shall remain with the Challenging Club, not a particular yacht. This Condition is subject to Article 18 of the Protocol in that the sail limitation shall apply to the Challenging Club throughout the Regatta, irrespective of any yacht substitution. A Challenging Club is permitted to transfer measured sails from one yacht to another in the event of substitution.

10.4 If a yacht is so damaged as to be unable to compete in that yacht’s next scheduled race and the yacht is entitled to redress under the Racing Rules, Condition 15 hereof and the Racing Rules shall apply.

10.5 If a yacht is so damaged as to be unable to compete in the yacht’s next scheduled race and the yacht is not entitled to redress:

(a) The yacht shall forfeit the race, subject to Conditions 14.3 and 14.4(b), and her opponent shall be declared the winner provided that her opponent sails and completes the scheduled race in accordance with the Sailing Instructions. If the scheduled race is abandoned the race shall be resailed.

(b) If the yacht is so damaged as to be unable to compete in her next scheduled race thereafter, the Challenging Club, may at its option, and subject to determination by the International Jury as to whether a yacht has been so damaged as to render the yacht unable to compete in a race:

(i) Request a maximum delay of 48 hours in the start of the next scheduled race, or

(ii) Sail the remainder of the Round Robin Series or Semi-Final Series that is then in progress with a substituted yacht as provided in this Condition.

11. COURSES (TOP)

11.1 The courses will be as shown in Illustration “Course A” and Illustration “Course “B” attached.

11.2 Course “A” shall be 18.50 nautical miles in length. It shall be a windward - leeward format of the first leg to windward of 3.25 NM, thereafter four leeward/windward legs of 3.00 NM, and a final leeward leg of 3.25 NM. Marks will be rounded to starboard.

11.3 Course “B” shall be 12.50 nautical miles in length. It shall be a windward - leeward format of the first leg to windward of 3.25 NM, thereafter two leeward/windward legs of 3.00 NM, and a final leeward leg of 3.25 NM. Marks will be rounded to starboard.

11.4 Courses will not be shortened.

11.5 The starting line shall be approximately 200 metres in length.

12. RACE COMMITTEE BOAT REPRESENTATIVES (TOP)

While the Race Committee is in the racing area, a representative of each yacht shall be available to the Race Committee as provided in Condition 19.6. Such representative shall be referred to as the "Race Committee Boat Representative" and need not be the same person for each race. The representative shall be aboard either the yacht or her chase boat.

13. WARNING SIGNAL (TOP)

13.1 For races sailed on Course “B” the warning signal shall not be made earlier than 1030. No warning signal shall be made after 1600, unless otherwise agreed by the Race Committee Boat Representatives of the yachts affected.

13.2 For races sailed on Course “A” the warning signal will not be made:

(a) Earlier than 1200 during Round Robin Series 2 and Round Robin Series 3.

(b) Earlier than 1305 for the Semi-Final Series and Final Series.

(c) No warning signal shall be made after 1500, unless otherwise agreed by the Race Committee Boat Representatives of the yachts affected.

14. POSTPONEMENTS AND ABANDONMENT (TOP)

14.1 On any race day, the Race Committee may notify the yachts not to proceed to the starting area because of foul weather, including sea state or fog. The means of notification shall be described in the Sailing Instructions. The Warning Signal shall be made not less than three hours after a subsequent notification to proceed to the starting area.

14.2 Before or with the Warning Signal the Race Committee:

(a) Shall signal the magnetic direction to the first mark.

(b) May remove and substitute a new magnetic direction signal.

14.3 Before the Starting Signal the Race Committee shall postpone:

(a) As instructed by the Umpires when a yacht has satisfied them that it has been disabled through no fault of her own, or that a person on board has been seriously injured after the yacht left its mooring for the starting area; or

(b) As instructed by the marine safety authority with jurisdiction.

(c) If in the starting area the true wind speed measured at 10 meters above sea level is continuously less than 5 knots; or if in the 15 minutes prior to the starting signal the wind speed is continuously greater than 18 knots for a period of 5 minutes.

14.4 Before the Starting Signal, the Race Committee may postpone:

(a) When, in the opinion of the Race Committee, the starting area or the race course is not sufficiently clear of traffic or properly aligned to the wind, or visibility is too restricted.

(b) When advised by a yacht that it has been disabled, subject to the following:

(i) A yacht requesting a postponement may be subject to inspection by the Umpires before the request is granted.

(ii) Refusal by the Race Committee to grant such a request for postponement shall not be grounds for redress.

(iii) During a Round Robin Series or the Semi-Final Series, the maximum period granted by the Race Committee for this postponement shall not exceed 45 minutes.

(iv) During the Final Series, if a yacht is disabled through fault of her own, including a defect in her hull, sails, rigging or gear, or the handling thereof, there shall be no postponement.

(c) When in the opinion of the Race Committee the wind is too variable, or too light, or too strong, or the seas too rough, to reasonably conduct a race to test the relative speed of the two yachts.

(d) In case of such other circumstances when unanimously agreed by the Race Committee and the Race Committee Boat Representatives.

14.5 Racing Rule 32(c) shall not apply. In addition to Racing Rule 32 and Condition 16, the Race Committee may abandon a race for any reason when agreed unanimously by the Race Committee and the Race Committee Boat Representatives.

14.6 The Race Committee shall abandon a race after the Starting Signal during a Round Robin Series or the Semi-Final Series when the true wind speed is continuously greater than 23 knots for a period of 5 minutes measured at 10 metres above sea level.

14.7 The actions taken by the Race Committee with the unanimous agreement of the Race Committee Boat Representatives shall be final and shall not be grounds for redress.

15. REQUESTS FOR REDRESS (TOP)

15.1 Racing Rule 62.1 is altered by adding:

“(e) being unable to be launched or towed to the starting area. However, unfavorable tidal conditions shall not be grounds for redress.”

15.2 Racing Rule 64.2 is altered by adding:

“Some other arrangement” may include the rescheduling of any outstanding races beyond the existing schedule, or permitting the substitution of another measured yacht, provided that such substitute yacht complies with the nationality provisions relating to design and construction as the yacht being replaced. The International Jury shall also decide if a yacht that is subsequently repaired after redress may replace a substituted yacht. The Jury shall take into consideration any alterations necessitated by repairs that may affect the yacht’s Measurement Certificate.

16. TIME LIMITS (TOP)

16.1 A race shall be abandoned and resailed if neither of the yachts completes the legs of the course within the time limits specified in this Condition 16.

16.2 For Course “A”, the time limit for the first leg shall be 50 minutes, for the first two legs 1 hour 40 minutes, for the first three legs 2 hours 25 minutes, and for the full course 4 hours 15 minutes.

16.3 For Course “B”, the time limit for the first leg shall be 50 minutes, for the first two legs 1 hour 40 minutes, and for the full course 3 hours.

16.4 In determining the time limit for less than the full course, the leading yacht's time will be taken when her bow first crosses an extension of a line through the marks beginning and ending each leg. Marks will be described and defined in the Sailing Instructions.

17. SCORING (TOP)

17.1 Scoring shall be in accordance with Condition 8 and the Sailing Instructions.

17.2 A race resulting in a tie shall be re-sailed.

18. INTERNATIONAL JURY (TOP)

18.1 The International Jury shall exercise its functions in accordance with Article 23 of the Protocol.

18.2 Additional functions of the Jury:

(a) To decide such other matters as provided in these Conditions or in Article 23 of the Protocol.

(b) To decide the technical or tactical skills of an Owner’s Representative referred to in Class Rule 41.1(b). The Jury may consult with the Measurement Committee in making its determination.

(c) Such other matters as ACCA may put before the Jury.

18.3 There shall be no appeal from the decisions of the International Jury.

19. COMMUNICATIONS (TOP)

19.1 Except as expressly approved by these Conditions, the Sailing Instructions, or the Race Committee, when racing, a yacht shall not carry on board any equipment capable of transmitting from the yacht communications or signals which could have the effect of competing with the broadcast coverage as described in Condition 19.3 or of receiving communications or signals originating outside the yacht. Only “handshake” synchronization signals for telemetric systems are permitted and these signals may be transmitted only on ACCA approved frequencies. Notice of any approval shall be communicated to both yachts by the Race Committee. Equipment transmitting signals shall comply with relevant safety standards.

19.2 GPS and telemetry transmission systems for the collection of a yacht’s own electronic data are permitted, provided that such data is not given to any other party other than that competitor and that such systems transmit only on ACCA approved frequencies.

19.3 If ACCA requests the yachts to do so, each yacht shall permit the installation of, and not interfere with the maintenance, testing, or normal operation of, one operating positioning system capable of transmitting only on frequencies approved by ACCA, or such other equipment, as prescribed in the Sailing Instructions, for transmission of telemetry signals for broadcast purposes including, but not limited to, live and recorded television, terrestrial, cable and satellite television transmission, pay or free television, subscription, pay-per-view and closed circuit television, home video, non-theatrical and in-flight entertainment media, graphics, animation, radio, Internet and all other forms of exhibition and distribution by means of electronic and other media which are now known or hereafter used, without limitation throughout the universe only as may be agreed by ACCA. This equipment may include, but not be limited to, as many as six remotely- controlled on-board television broadcast camera units (including as many as six microphones for recording ambient sound), three wireless microphones for recording the helmsman's, tactician's, and either the port or starboard trimmer's voices, and all equipment reasonably necessary for the operation thereof, including audio and video transmission and remote electronic operation. While racing, as defined in the Racing Rules, the wireless microphones must be connected and switched on so as to be capable of transmitting. Should the crew of any yacht willfully tamper with the operation of the above-mentioned equipment, the yacht may be penalized as determined by the International Jury. Any other member of the crew, at his sole discretion may consent to wearing a wireless microphone but the wearing of this microphone shall not be mandatory and no penalty will be imposed if it is disconnected.

19.4 Receipt by a yacht of signals for the sole purpose of operating the equipment provided for in Condition 19.3, including the normal operation of differential and RTK corrections, is permitted on frequencies approved by ACCA.

19.5 The position of all such equipment and its field of view shall be determined by the Measurement Committee, and its weight and dimensions shall be as similar as practicable on all yachts. ACCA prescribed telemetry system, video and audio transmission and related equipment is additional to a yacht's sailing equipment and allowance shall be made for any additional weight of such equipment on board during any post-race measurement.

19.6 Each yacht and that yacht’s chase boat shall carry aboard while racing a two-way “safety” radio. The Race Committee shall provide such radios. While racing, it shall be used only for safety / emergency communication between the yacht and its chase boat, or at any time by the Race Committee.

19.7 If required by the Race Committee each yacht shall carry aboard while racing a two-way “umpire” radio. The Race Committee shall provide such radios. While racing it shall be used only for receiving communication from the Umpires judging her match.

19.8 In no event shall a Challenging Club, or its competing syndicate or sailing team, grant access to the races of the Regatta to any videotape or film crew, or any other media whose coverage is intended to reach or may in fact have the effect of competing with the broadcast coverage as described in Condition 19.3, without the prior written consent of ACCA. Such prohibited access shall include, but not be limited to, any official interview area and, after the Attention Signal for each match race, to the yachts of the participants in the race, their tenders and chase boats, and the receipt by any third party of the telemetry information from the yacht.

20. SUPPORT BOATS (TOP)

20.1 Except as permitted by Condition 3.3 or as otherwise permitted in the Sailing Instructions, when a yacht is between its Preparatory Signal and its Starting Signal, the chase boat(s) and tender(s) of that yacht shall remain stationary and keep clear of the Starting Area as described in the Sailing Instructions.

(a) Each yacht may have one chase boat on the race course provided that the yacht has started. Each chase boat shall remain at least fifty (50) meters from any competing yacht, and shall stay well clear of the Umpire boats, race management boats, and the start and finish lines.

(b) During the Final Series, each yacht is permitted one tender on the race course after the starting signal provided that the yacht has started. Each tender shall remain at least two hundred (200) meters from any competing yacht, and shall stay well clear of the Umpire boats, race management boats, and the start and finish lines.

20.2 Unless approved by the Race Committee, chase boats shall not exceed fourteen (14) meters in length and three (3) meters in height, not including whip antennae, and tenders shall not exceed twenty (20) metres in length during the Semi-Final Series and forty (40) metres in length during the Final Series.

20.3 Chase boats shall not have cameras on board capable of taking still photographs or moving pictures of any kind.

20.4 Yachts shall release their tow and cast off from their tender or chase boat not later than one minute before the Preparatory Signal.

20.5 Protests under this Condition 20 may be initiated only by the Umpires or the Race Committee. The penalty for failure to comply with the requirements of this Condition 20 may be the disqualification of the yacht associated with the infringing vessel.

21. AMENDMENTS (TOP)

Amendments to these Conditions shall be made only by unanimous agreement of the eligible Challenging Clubs who have not withdrawn, been eliminated, or disqualified from the Regatta at the time such amendment is voted upon.

22. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS (TOP)

Sailing Instructions shall be made available not later than 1 May 1999, or at such later time as may be agreed by ACCA.

23. LIABILITY (TOP)

All those taking part in the Regatta do so at their own risk and responsibility. Neither NYYC, ACCA, any other Challenging Club, any sponsor or supplier, the Race Committee, the International Jury, the Umpires, the Measurement Committee, nor their respective members, employees, servants, and agents, nor any of them, shall have any responsibility for loss, damage, injury, penalty, or inconvenience which might occur to persons or things, ashore or at sea, as a consequence of participation in any way in the Regatta and associated activities.

Attention is also drawn to Fundamental Rule 4 of the Racing Rules.

24. AGREEMENT (TOP)

The foregoing Notice of Race and Conditions Governing the Races of the Louis Vuitton Cup Challenger Selection Races shall be deemed adopted when they are approved by the America’s Cup Challenge Association, Limited Board of Directors and signed by a majority of the eligible Challenging Yacht Clubs:

Aberdeen Boat Club, Ltd.
Club Nautique de Morges
Cortez Racing Association
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Monte Real Club de Yates de Bayona / Real Club Nautico de Valencia
New York Yacht Club
Nippon Yacht Club
Royal Dorset Yacht Club
St. Francis Yacht Club
St. Petersburg Yacht Club
The San Francisco Yacht Club
Union Nationale pour la Course au Large
Waikiki Yacht Club
Yacht Club de Cannes / Soci»t» Nautique Grau du Roi Port Camargue
Yacht Club Punta Ala

And approved by:

America’s Cup Challenge Association (NZ) Limited, Organizing Authority
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Trustee

ATTACHMENT 1 (TOP)

Louis Vuitton Cup 1999-2000 Notice of Entry

To: Regatta Operations Director America’s Cup Challenge Association Auckland, New Zealand

Please enter the following America’s Cup Class Yacht in the Louis Vuitton Cup regatta to be held between 18 October 1999 and 14 February 2000:

Sail Number: _______________________________ National Letters and IACC number

This Yacht Club agrees to be bound by the Notice of Race and Conditions Governing the Races of the Louis Vuitton Cup 1999-2000, and will comply with the marine safety regulations in effect in the Racing Area.

Yacht Club Name: ________________________________________________

Address in Auckland, NZ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Telephone: _________________________
Fax:  _____________________________

Authorized Signature __________________________________
Date: ___________ Representative of Challenging Yacht Club

Note: Please use this form for submission of subsequent Notices of Entry in accordance with Condition 10.

ILLUSTRATION “Racing Area” (TOP)

ILLUSTRATION “Course A” (TOP)

COURSE “A”

Leg 1: 3.25 Miles
Leg 2: 3.00 Miles
Leg 3: 3.00 Miles
Leg 4: 3.00 Miles
Leg 5: 3.00 Miles
Leg 6: 3.25 Miles

Total: 18.50 Miles

ILLUSTRATION “Course B” (TOP)

COURSE “B”

Leg 1: 3.25 Miles
Leg 2: 3.00 Miles
Leg 3: 3.00 Miles
Leg 4: 3.25 Miles

Total: 12.50 Miles