RACE FORMAT

It shall always be the intention of the F1 officials and race sponsors/club to conduct each race as advertised and promoted. However, in the interest of safety or race promotion, a revision in the schedule /format and/or number of entries qualified to compete in the final event may be necessary and will be announced to all teams as early as possible. There will be a maximum of 24 finalists in the F1 events.

Saturday
1) Free Practice
2) First Time Trial
3) Second Time Trial
4) F1 Shoot-out - six best pilots to go for a showdown to determine the pole position.

Sunday
1) Free Practice
2) Race - The boat with the most number of laps in 45 minutes will win the race.

Points System

20 points    1st
15 points    2nd
12 points    3rd
09 points    4th
07 points    5th
05 points    6th
04 points    7th
03 points    8th
02 points    9th
01 points    10th

LIGHT SIGNALS

Each entry must have the electronic time-keeping device and lighting equipment.
The material can be bought from IDEA at cost or rented on a race per race basis.
Compliance is required for scrutineering clearance.
Lights signals are used in accordance with these rules to designate specific times or to give instructions to pilots. Lights and their purposes are as follows:

Yellow
Reduce speed to 3000 rpm maximum - extreme caution on racecourse – hold current position - no overtaking - follow pace boat
Red
Race stopped, slow down instantly and return to the start dock, identical to actual black flag.
White and Blue caution flag
Rescue boats must be given the right of way. A complaint from rescue personnel will be penalised.

Boats that have broken down and pulled to the infield or off the racecourse will be towed to the trailer or the start dock only during a «race stop» condition and if pick-up boats are available.
During the time trials and the race, one crewmember should always remain at signalling area and maintain radio contact with his driver during free practice, time trials and race.