1. Definition of models
 
           Models in the FSR categories are controlled by the competitor using radio 
           control. These are model boats of free design, which conform to the race 
           requirements,however should in form and design look like a boat.

           Offshore boats are deep vee or tunnel hull with surface or semi-surface
           drive. Hydro-plane other three or more planning surface are not allowed. 
           If open cockpit there must be a steering wheel, driver and navigator 
           installed. With an enclosed cockpit it is not necessary. 

2. Classes
 
           The category FSR can be divided into the following groups and classes: 
           Class FSR-H3.5

     Class FSR-H3.5     Free build HYDRO - planes* with internal combustion 
                          motor up to 3.5 cm3 and with surface drive propulsion. 

     Class FSR-H7.5     Free build HYDRO - planes* with internal combustion 
                          motor above 3.5 cm3 up to 7.5 cm3 and with surface drive 
                          propulsion. 

     Class FSR- H15     Free build HYDRO - planes* with internal combustion motor 
                          above 7.5 cm3 up to 15. cm3 and with surface drive 
                          propulsion.

     Class FSR-V3.5     Free build racing models for endurance races (20 ¡V 30 min) 
                          with internal combustion motors up to 3.5 cm3 and below 
                          waterline propulsion.

     Class FSR-V7.5     Free build racing models for endurance races (20 ¡V 30 min) 
                          with internal combustion motors above 3.5 up to 7.5 cm3 and 
                          below waterline propulsion.

     Class FSR-V15      Free build racing models for endurance races (20 ¡V 30 min) 
                          with internal combustion motors above 7.5 up to 15.0 cm3 and 
                          below waterline propulsion. 

     Class FSR-V35      Free build racing models for endurance races (20 ¡V 30 min) 
                          with internal combustion motors (petrol-motor with spark 
                          plug ignition) above 15.0 up to 35.0 cm3 and below waterline 
                          propulsion.

     Class FSR-O3.5     Free build offshore boats with internal combustion 
                          motors up to 3.5 cm3 and with surface drive propulsion.

     Class FSR-O7.5     Free build offshore boats with internal combustion 
                          motors above 3.5 cm3 up to 7.5 cm3 and with surface drive propulsion.

     Class FSR-O15      Free build offshore boats with internal combustion 
                          motors above 7.5 cm3 up to 15.0 cm3 and with surface drive propulsion.

     Class FSR-O35      Free build offshore boats with internal combustion 
                          motors(petrol-motor with spark plug ignition)above 15.0 cm3 up to 35.0 cm3
                          and with surface drive propulsion.

Remark:    * HYDRO-planes (A free build model with two or more planning surfaces).

                                       

3. Principal and General Rules
 
3.1 Principal Rules
 
3.1.1 Competitions where the rules apply

3.1.2 Entry Fee 

3.1.3 Protest Fees 
     
3.2 Personal Rules
 
3.2.1 Age Groups 
      
3.2.2 Competitor registration
 
3.2.3 Maximum Allowed Competitors
 
(1)   At the world championships each country is allowed to enter the following
      number of competitors in seniors and juniors:

 
             - In the FSR-O classes 3 competitors and the title defendant 
              

(2)   In continental championships

  
             - In the FSR-O classes each 5 competitors and the title defendant 
              

3.2.4 Assistants and substitution of the competitor
 
                                    
 
3.3 Technical rules
 
3.3.1 Propulsion of models and fuels
 
3.3.2 Fuel
 
(1)    Free fuel is allowed except in the FSR-V 35 and FSR-O class.

(2)    Fuel in the FSR-V 35 and FSR-O class must be a petrol-oil mixture. 
       Petrol can be of any octane level. 
       The use of Methanol mixtures is prohibited.

3.3.3 Noise reduction, noise level measurement and rules
 
(1)    

(2)    

(3)    

(4)    

(5)    

(6)    For the method of measuring noise levels in classes FSR-H,FSR-V
       and FSR-O refer to paragraph 7.

3.3.4 Application and use of radio control equipment and frequency control
 
3.3.5 Time Measuring
 
3.3.6 Buoys (Dimensions, Construction, Anchorage)
 
3.3.7 Starting pontoon (Construction and Materials)                                      

3.4 Sport Rules
 
3.4.1 The Competition Area
 
3.4.2 Starting area, the preparation area and access permission
 
3.4.3 Allowed Number, Entry Possibilities and Race Conditions of the Models
 
(1)    

(2)    

(3)    For entry of a model in other classes the following rules apply:

             - An off shore boat is not allowed to start in any other FSR
               category in the same competition.

(4)

(5)

                                     

3.4.4 Re-run of a race
 
3.4.5 Registration Numbers
 
(1)    At all NAVIGA events all models must have fixed registration numbers.
 
(2)    The registration numbers are given out by the respective country. 
       If the nationality is not part of the registration number it must be 
       attached to the models. Registration numbers and nationality must 
       not be changed and  must be permanently fixed.
 
(3)    The race and spare model must show an identical registration numbers.

 
Boat¡V upper deck        XYZ = Nationality 
                         H3  = National Registration Number

Drawing 1 Registration number 


3.4.6 Registration of competitors and models
 
                                  

3.4.7 Issuing of starting permits, issuing start and competitor passes
 
3.4.8 Surrender of competitor passes and Assessment of Running Order
 
3.4.9 Calling time (Time Allowed to Get Ready)
 
3.4.10 Preparation times (at the Starting Point)
 
3.4.11 Interruption / suspensions of the competition (re 6.5.20)
 
3.4.12 Scoring and Announcement of the Results
 
3.4.13 Checking of the first three placed models during World and Continental 
Championships
 
(1)   

(2)   In the FSR-V and FSR-O classes, with exception of the FSR-V/O35 class,
      preliminary checks after the heats can be done to assess the exact 
      capacity of the engines.

(3)   In the FSR-V/O35 class the measurement of the cylinder capacity of the
      first three placed models is done on the basis of the construction 
      particulars after the completion of the finals.

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)


3.4.14. Awarding of titles at World and Continental Championships

3.4.15 Award Ceremonies at World and Continental Championships
 
3.4.16 Result lists
 
      For special regulations regarding the contents of the result 
      list refer to sections 6.8. for FSR-V and 6.15 for FSR-H and
      6.20 for FSR-O.
 
                                         

3.5 NAVIGA ¡V Protest Policy
 
3.5.1 Principal Rules
 
3.5.2 Lodging of protests
 
3.5.3 Handling of Protest
 
3.6 The Model ¡V Measurement Certificate
 
      For model classes FSR-H,FSR-V and FSR-O no international 
      model ¡V measurement certificate is required.

3.7 General rules regarding construction for category FSR
 
(1)   For competitions in category FSR models are of free design.
      (see definition in section 1) The model however must be owned
      by the competitor.
 
(2)    

(3)   
 
(4)    

4. General Rules regarding the set up of competition courses for the category FSR
 
(1)   The competitions in the category FSR are performed on two 
      different courses.

      - For the FSR-H category see drawing 4 
      - For the FSR-V category see drawing 3 
      - For the FSR-O category see drawing 4

(2)    

5. General Rules regarding start and termination of a race or heat
 
                                  

6. Competition requirements in FSR category

6.1 General construction rules and regulations
 
(1)   

(2)   
 
(3)   Every model must have on the deck a longitudinal mount for attaching
      number plate that can be provided by the competitor. The number 
      plate must be made out of flexible and durable material, which does
      not cause damage to the model when run over. The plate must be white
      and the numbers from 1 to 8 must be black. The number plate must be
      attached to the model with two connections. The number plate for 
      FSR/V must be mounted on the right hand side. The number plate for
      FSR H/O must be mounted on the left hand side. It is allowed the 
      use the own number plate if they are according to the rules.


(4)   The dimensions of number plates for category FSR are as follows
      (see drawing 2):

 
      -Height 100 mm 
      -Width 120 mm 
      -Thickness approx. 2 mm 
      -Distance between the holes 100 mm 
      -Distance of hole from the bottom of plate 10 mm 
      -Diameter of hole 5 mm 

Drawing 2: Number plate for category FSR.
 
(5)    

(6)   

(7)   

(8)   In classes FSR-H and FSR-O the rescue of models is only performed after
      completion of the heat. In FSR-O you are allowed to pickup your boat by
      your self from within the pontoon and restart. 

(9)    

(10)  

(11)  

(12)  

(13)  

(14)  FSR -V 35 boats must have a towing eye on the front for rescue purposes.

(15)  

                                  
 
6.2 Manning Level of the Start Pontoon 
       
6.3 Minimum requirements for the starting area
 
       The minimum requirements for a starting area in the FSR category are:
 
       - A starting pontoon for FSR-V class should be minimum 19,5 meters long 
         and 1.5 meters wide, with numbered starting positions from 13 ¡V 1. 
         In the FSR-H/O class the starting pontoon should be minimum 12 meters 
         long and 1.5 meters wide, with numbered starting positions from 8 ¡V 1. 
       - 2 sets of number plates with the numbers 1 to 13 for FSR-V and 1 to 8 for 
         FSR-H/O. 
       
6.4 Competition course and duration of the race in the FSR-V Classes
 
6.5 Procedures for Races in the FSR-V Classes
 
6.6  Lap Counting for FSR-V races 

6.6.1 Manual lap counting 

6.6.2 Computerised lap counting
 
6.7 Scoring in FSR-V classes
 
6.8 Composition of Result Lists in the FSR-V classes
    
6.9 Competition course and duration of a race in the FSR-H classes

6.10 Start clock for FSR-H classes 

(1)  The start clock is designed for FSR-O races with special optical and 
     acoustical information and signals which the competitors use to prepare 
     for the start of the heat.

Drawing 5: Start clock for FSR-O races.

                                

(2)  The start clock must comply with the following:

     - 1 turn of the hand must be 30 seconds with a precision of approx. 1 second. 
     - The face of the clock must show the following points: 15 seconds,
       7.5 seconds, 5, 4, 3 ,2 ,1 seconds. 
     - The 5 second segment must be shown in a contrast colour. 
     - There must be 4 red lights which are all switched on at the beginning of 
       preparation time. The lights will be switched off individually at 
       30 second intervals. 

     - After the last red light has gone off a yellow light will come on which
       indicates the 30 seconds control time when no boats can be launched. 
       A the end of this 30 seconds a white light or acoustic signal will 
       indicate the start of the race. 

     - The clock hand must reach the ¡§12 o¡¦clock¡¨ position at exactly the
       same time as the light or acoustic signal indicate the start of the race.
     - The face of the clock must be white or orange, the hand must be black.
     - The diameter of the face of the clock must be between 750 and 1000 mm.
     - The start clock must be able to float so that it can be positioned
       within the competition course.

6.11 Procedures for races in the FSR-H classes

6.12 Basic rules and penalties in the FSR-H classes 
    
6.12.1 Left Turns
 
6.12.2 Right of Way 

6.12.3 Negotiating/passing the buoys 

                                  

6.13 Rules for overtaking in the FSR-H classes
   
6.14 Calculation of final results in the FSR-H classes
 
6.15 Composition of result lists in the FSR-H classes

6.16 Competition course and duration of a race in the FSR-O classes

   (1)	The competition will be held on a course as shown in drawing 4.
        The competition course has to be placed so that the base line runs
        parallel to the starting pontoon and the center line is at a right
        angle from between start positions 5 and 4

                        ---------  = Start and finish line 
                        8¡K¡K1     = Start positions 
                        RB         = Rescue boat 
                        SC         = Start clock 

Drawing 4: FSR - O competition course 

   (2)	Starting time for the heat has to be shown on a start clock 
        (see drawing 5) or other adequate (optical or acoustic) means 
        (see 6.10 for start clock).

6.17 Procedures for races in the FSR-O classes

   (1)  A heat must have a minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 competitiors. 
        Each competitors must run at least 4 heats. If there are more 
        than 8 competitors entered in a class, a final must be run in
        accordance with paragraph (3).

   (2)  A heat shall be so composed that the competitors will be mixed
        in the heats as much as possible. Also the place on the pontoon
        shall be randomly.

   (3)  8 competitors with the highest scores from the heats qualify for
        the final. For the final on heat is to be run. The best placed 
        competitor will occupy start position 1, the second best placed 
        start position 2, the third best placed start position 3, the 
        fourth best placed start position 4 etc. until the eight placed,
        who will occupy start position 8.

   (4)  Before the start of each heat a radio check has to be carried out
        to prevent interference. Therefore all transmitters and receivers 
        must be switched on. When it has been confirmed that there is no 
        radio interference it is no longer possible to protest.
   (5)  Each race consists of three independent phases:

             -	Preparation thim (Pit time) 2 minutes
             -	Control time (Milling time) 30 seconds
             -	Course time (Race time) 8 minutes for qualification and 
                12 minutes for final

   (6)  During preparation time engines are started, and the boats launched.
        Races cannot be repeated. Preparation time must not be delayed or 
        cancelled, unless in exceptional circumstances at the judges 
        discretion (e.g. problems on the racecourse). Models can be adjusted
        during the preparation time, however the competitor is not allowed 
        to leave the start position.

   (7)  During the control time no further boats can be launched. During the
        course time the competitiors are allowed for after start.

   (8)  The competitors must drive their boats around the course or the 
        special lay-by zone allocated by the competition management, so that
        all the competitors can cross the start line at the end of control 
        time. Boats must drive the course in the clockwise direction.

   (9)  During the last 15 seconds of the control time in order to ensure 
        the safety of all the boats, the models must keep in a straight line
        after passing buoy No. 5. Zigzagging across the course,course changes
        in excess of 45 degrees in order to avoid crossing the start line early
        etc., are not allowed and are penalised with a one lap off.

   (10) The end of the control time indicates the start of the race time, 
        regardless of where the boats are on the course.

   (11) Models crossing the start line immediately before the end of control
        time have a false start and must therefore complete an extra lap.

   (12) The race officially starts, when at the end of control time the first
        boat crosses the starting line.

   (13) FSR-O boats can be repaired and/or refuelled during a heat. Only laps
        completed during the heat will be counted.

   (14) During the racetime you may leave the start position to pickup the model
        or to fetch spare materials. However while driving the competitor must 
        not leave the start position. It is not allowed to remove the transmitter
        from the start position.

   (15) All buoys must be negotiated in accordance with the course. Touching the 
        buoys is allowed.Only those laps negotiated in accordance with the course
        are counted.

   (16) During the race each competitors laps must be displayed on a scoreboard.

   (17) If a buoy is passed on the wrong side, it is allowed to re circle the 
        buoy without interfering with other competitors. If you do not re circle
        the buoy the lap will not be counted.

   (18) A slower boat can be overtaken on either side. During the overtaking 
        manoeuvre the slower boat must not change course or get in the way of
        the overtaking boat. The overtaking boat can return to the racing line
        when no less then three boat lengths ahead.

   (19) The faster boat is not allowed to interfere with the slower model during
        the overtaking manoeuvre.

   (20) The boat on the race line, which is less than 5 boat lengths from a buoy,
        has right of way. A manoeuvre to force a boat to pass on the inside of a 
        buoy in order to overtake is not permitted.

   (21) If a boat looses the numberplate during the race it is allowed to complete
        the commenced lap.Any laps completed after this lap without a number plat 
        will not be counted.

   (22) A race can be stopped by the start position official due to exceptional 
        circumstances (e.g. sheered off buoys). Rules for stopping a race:

          a) The start position official gives an acoustic signal about the same
             as at the end of a race.At the same time as the signal is given the 
             clock which measures the duration of the race is stopped. After the
             start position official has given the signal, the models have to 
             complete the commenced lap and this lap will be counted.

          b) The time, from when the signal was given, until the models pass the
             finish line, must be recorded. The models have to be taken from the
             water and the engines stopped.

          c) Competitors and assistants have to step back from the models. 
             Repairs are not permitted.During the interruption in the race models
             can be rescued.

          d) Rescued boats are not allowed to restart.

          e) After resolving the cause for the interruption, the start position
             official will give a start signal. The time keeping will continue 
             with the start signal.

          f) If the race is stopped within the first three minutes it will be 
             annulled and restarted from the beginning.

   (23) If a heat had to be stopped, all the laps and times have to be added together.

   (24) In cases of unfair behaviour, interference with other competitors, not 
        following the rules or endangering spectators (e.g. collision with the 
        starting pontoon) the start position leader can pronounce the following
        penalties.

          a) The first occurrence of not following the rules described in 
             paragraphs (18) - (20), where no other boat has stopped as a result
             of the incident a warning (yellow card) will be given.

          b) The second occurrence of not following the rules described in 
             paragraph (18) - (20), or a more serious incident, or running over
             a stopped boat will be punished with a one-lap deduction (yellow 
             card with number 1).

          c) The third occurrence of not following the rules described in 
             paragraph (18) - (20), or exceptionally serious incident, or 
             causing another boat to stop will be punished by a twolap 
             deduction (yellow card with the number 2).

          d) The fourth occurrence of not following the rules described in 
             paragraph (18) - (20), or exceptionally inconsiderate behaviour
             of a competitor will be punished by disqualification (red card).
             The model has to be taken out of the water immediately.

          The competitor must be verbally and visually notified of a penalty.
          There is no possibility of an appeal against the decision. The start
          position official must record the penalty and the start number of 
          the competitor.

   (25) The end of the race is indicated by an acoustic signal. All models 
        must after the signal complete the commenced lap and this lap will be
        counted. After the final signal the lap counters will record the time
        of delay for every model passing the finishing line. This time will 
        be recorded with the number of laps.

                                       

6.18 Lap Counting for FSR-O races

      Lap counting can be manual or computerised.

6.18.1 Manual lap counting

   (1)  With manual lap counting referees for counting will be provided by
        the organiser the referees (judges) are responsible for the careful
        and proper lap counting.
        If difference of opinion exists amongst the lap counter referees, 
        the decision lies with the start position official.

   (2)  The announcers and operators (counters) are working in pairs. The
        will supervise the counting of the models. The announcers will call
        at the passage of the finish line the respective start position 
        number which will be registered by the operator (counter)

   (3)	The lap counters must be seated on the right side from the pontoon
        (see 6.18.2.point 4)

6.18.2 Computerised lap counting

   (1) For computerised lap counting only 4 to 6 lap counters are needed
       (2-3 announcers, 2-3 operators of the counting equipment).

   (2) The announcers and operators work in pairs and will be responsible
       for counting the models.The announcers will call the number of the
       model passing the finishing line and the lap will berecorded by the
       counting equipment operator.

   (3) Lap counters will only do the lap counting. Any lap deductions will
       be recorded by the assistant pontoon judges and will be deducted 
       from the total of laps recorded by the lap counters at the end of
       the heat.

   (4) There is only one finish line for all 8 models. The finish line is
       located on the right hand side of start position 1 from the pontoon.
       The lap counters will be located in a raised position in line with 
       the finish line.

   (5) In the event of equal number of laps, the competitor whose model 
       passes the finish line first,will be the winner.

6.19 Scoring in FSR-O classes

   (1) The competition result is decided on the number of valid laps and 
       the delay time after deduction of penalty laps.

   (2) The best three of four heats will be counted together for qualifying
       scores.

   (3) If there are 8 or fewer competitors entered for a particular class 
       only qualification has to be run. This will be the finally result.

   (4) The places will be decided on the number of laps achieved. When there
       is more than one competitor with the same number of laps, the 
       competitor with the shorter delay time will be placed higher.

   (5) In the event that a final race takes place in accordance with 
       paragraph 6.17 item (3), the placing are as follows:

          a) The finalists are placed according to their finishing position
             in the final.

          b) Placing of the remaining competitors will be in sequential 
             order of the number of laps and delay time achieved in their
             qualifying heat.

                                  

6.20 Composition of Result Lists in the FSR-O classes

The following items should be recorded in the result list of a competition
in the FSR-O class:

          - Type, place and date of the event
          - Sequence of placing in accordance with paragraph 6.19
          - Class
          - Surname, Christian name, country and registration number of 
            the competitor
          - Number of valid laps (in brackets any laps deducted) from 
            each heat and total
          - The delay time from each heat and total
          - Name and registration number of the judge
          - Signatures of the chief judge



7. Methods for measuring noise levels in the FSR category 

7.1 General 

(1)  The measurement microphone must be positioned as follows:
 
     - Height 1000 mm approx. X 200 mm above water level
     - Position 25 meters to the right for FSR-V and to the
       left for FSR-H/O at the right angle to the centreline
       of the FSR course and 22 meters away from the line 
       connecting the two lowest buoys.
     - The measurement microphone must be shown at right angles
       and with the connecting line of the two lowest buoys and
       securely attached.

(2)   

(3)  

7.2 Measuring methods in FSR-H classes 

7.3 Measuring methods in FSR-V classes 

(1)  At least three noise level measurements must be taken for each
     model during the race, under the following conditions:
 
     - There should be no other boat within 15 meters around the
       model being measured.
     - The noise measurement must be taken when the boat is on the
       base line at least 15 meters away from the microphone.
     - The measurements must be evenly spaced during the race.

(2)  The competitor must be advised immediately if their boat 
     exceeds 80dB/A. If the second measurement also exceeds the noise
     level they will receive a warning and if the third measurement
     exceeds the noise level they will be immediately disqualified.