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P35850 VOL XC90 Hybrid Energy Show 297x210 BG.indd 1 15/04/2015 11:05 VOLVO DUN LAOGHAIRE REGATTA 2015 CONTENTS 03 GENERAL REGULATIONS 08 NORTH AREA 11 SHIPPING INFORMATION 12 CENTRE AREA 15 HOWTH AREA 18 SOUTH AREA 20 SOUTH BULL AREA 22 SALTHILL AREA 24 COASTAL AREA 27 GENERAL INFORMATION 28 TIDAL STREAMS - APPENDIX 1 29 CODE FLAGS - APPENDIX 2 30 DUBLIN BAY FIXED MARK POSITIONS - APPENDIX 3 32 CHART OF DUBLIN BAY - APPENDIX 4 VOLVO DUN LAOGHAIRE REGATTA VOLVO SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL REGULATIONS (GR) to coming into effect, except that on the first day of the regatta revised handicaps will 1.1 The Organising Authority of the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta is Dublin Bay Regattas be posted not later than 60 minutes after Limited a not-for-profit company which is close of registration. Each boat being beneficially owned by the Dun Laoghaire Motor scored under ECHO will be assigned a Yacht Club (DMYC), the National Yacht Club performance based ECHO handicap for the (NYC), the Royal Irish Yacht Club (RIYC) and first race. A system of progressive ECHO the Royal St George Yacht Club (RSGYC). handicapping, where each boat’s handicap is automatically adjusted on the basis of 1.2 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing. performance in each race, will apply to each subsequent race. The act of handicap 1.3 The Irish Sailing Association Prescriptions to The Racing Rules of Sailing 2013-2016 shall adjustment or failure to adjust will not be apply. grounds for a request for redress. (This changes rule 62). 1.4 Measurement or class classification protests may only be made on the first day of racing and thereafter only the Race Committee GR2 NOTICES TO COMPETITORS may protest. This changes rule 60.1. Notices to Competitors will be posted on the Official 1.5 ECHO handicaps may be revised during Notice Board at the Race Office which will be situated the Regatta. Revised handicaps will be beside the Plaza adjacent to the Ferry Port Terminal. published not later than 2130 on the day prior

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AFLOAT In every case state: The nature of the incident or injury. The name and position of your boat. If an incident occurs afloat during the Volvo Dun For other difficulties call your Course VHF channel Laoghaire Regatta the following procedure should and advise the Race Officer of your problem. be followed: Go to VHF Channel 16 and Broadcast the following All boats transiting to and from the Howth Area (announcing 3 times): shall keep to the east of the Dublin Bay Buoy and 1) MAYDAY if boat is in distress. Dublin Port Channel. 2) PAN PAN if boat requires outside assistance.

3 VOLVO DUN LAOGHAIRE REGATTA 2015 GR3 CHANGES TO SAILING INSTRUCTIONS Appendix 4. The starting sequence will be published in Any change to the sailing instructions will be an amendment to the Sailing Instructions not later than posted before 0900 on the day it will take 90 minutes before the first start time. This amends Race effect, except any change to the scheduled Signals. times of races will be posted by 2100 on the day before it will take effect.

GR4 SIGNALS MADE ASHORE GR5 SCHEDULE OF RACES Dates of racing are from 4.1 Signals made ashore will be displayed at the 5.1 Race Office and may be repeated at the DMYC, Thursday 9th – Sunday 12th July 2015. the NYC, the RIYC and the RSGYC. 5.2 The schedule time for the warning signal for the first race each day is: 4.2 When the flag AP is displayed ashore, ‘1 minute’ is replaced with ‘not less than 60 minutes’ in the race signal AP. Thursday 9th July 2015 1500: Coastal Area - IRC Offshore Class only 4.3 When flag Y is displayed ashore, Rule 40 applies and all competitors shall wear 1525: All Areas personal floatation devices at all times while afloat. This changes rules Part 4 preamble. Friday 10th and Saturday 11th July 2015 1030: Coastal Area - IRC Offshore Class only 4.4 Adverse Weather: Flag ‘L’ displayed over class flag(s) will indicate that the scheduled races 1055: Howth Area will not be as programmed. The start and 1155: All Areas the course will be advised on the appropriate VHF Channel. The start may be from a Sunday 12th July 2015 committee vessel or from the hut positioned 1030: Coastal Area – IRC Offshore Class only on the West Pier and the course will be sailed 1055: All Areas around fixed marks as shown on the chart on

CLASSES THURS 9 july FRI 10 july SAT 11 july SUN 12 july

Cruiser Class 0 Cruiser Class 1 South HOWTH NORTH CENTRE J109 1 RACE 2 RACES 2 RACES 1 RACE Cruiser Class 2

Sigma 33 NORTH CENTRE SOUTH Beneteau 31.7 1 RACES 2 RACES HOWTH 1 RACE Cruiser Class 3 2 RACES Non Spinnaker 1 COASTAL 1 RACE SOUTH 2 RACES COASTAL 1 RACE

Non-Spinnaker 2 COASTAL 1 RACE SOUTH 2 RACES COASTAL 1 RACE Cruiser Class 4 NORTH 1 RACE CENTRE 2 RACES CENTRE NORTH Shipman 2 RACES 1 RACE Glen CENTRE 1 RACE SOUTH 2 RACES Howth 17 NO RACE HOWTH TO DL DL TO HOWTH

IRC OFFSHORE COASTAL 1 RACE COASTAL 1 RACE COASTAL 1 RACE COASTAL 1 RACE

SB20 CENTRE 1 RACE south bull 2 RACEs RS Elite NORTH south south Dragon NO RACE 2 RACEs 2 RACES 1 RACE Beneteau First 21 SALTHILL 2 RACES Ruffian 23 NORTH CENTRE 1 RACE 1 RACE

FLYING FIFTEEN SALTHILL 3 RACES SQUIB SALTHILL 2 RACES SOUTH BULL south bull WAYFARER 3 RACES SOUTH BULL 2 RACEs 3 RACES GP14 NO RACE

MERMAID SALTHILL 2 RACES SALTHILL SOUTHBULL 3 RACES FIREBALL 3 RACES SALTHILL IDRA 14 SOUTH BULL SALTHILL 3 RACES LASER STANDARD RIG 2 RACES 2 RACES MOTH RS 200/400 NO RACE NO RACE 4 WATER WAG NO RACE HARBOUR VOLVO DUN LAOGHAIRE REGATTA 2015

5.3 Areas, Groups of Classes, Signal Vessels and Marks the Plaza. Protests and requests for redress or may be changed or substituted by the Race reopening shall be delivered to the protest Committee. convenor’s office in the Race Office within the 5.4 On the last scheduled day no warning signal will be appropriate time limit. made after 1400. 10.2 For each Race Area, the protest time limit is 90 minutes after the last boat has finished the last race GR6 FLAGS of the day, (60 minutes on the last day of the regatta). The same time limit applies to protests by Class flags will be as indicated in the Race Area 6.1 the Race Committee about incidents they observe Sections in the racing area and to requests for redress. This and on Appendix 2. changes rules 61.3 and 62.2. Class Flags shall be clearly displayed from the 6.2 Notices will be posted in the window of the protest backstay of Cruiser Class 0, Class 1, Class 2, Class 10.3 convenor’s office adjacent to the Race Office no 3, Class 4, IRC Offshore and Non Spinnaker 1 and 2 later than 30 minutes after the protest time limit to throughout the regatta, and shall be a minimum size inform competitors of hearings in which they are of 6” in the hoist for flags and 12” in the fly for parties or named as witnesses. numeral pennants. 10.4 Notices of protests by the Race or Protest Committee will be posted in the window of the GR7 RACING AREAS protest convenor’s office adjacent to the Race Office 7.1 The racing area will be the waters off the East Coast to inform boats under rule 61.1(b). Protest hearings of Ireland covered by Admiralty Charts numbers may commence before this time. 1411, 1415, and 1468. 10.5 On the last scheduled day of racing a request for 7.2 The Chart of Dublin Bay (Appendix 4). Howth (page reopening a hearing shall be delivered: 17) and Coastal Area (page 26) show the (a) within the protest time limit if the party approximate location of the designated racing areas requesting reopening was informed of the decision and the letters or numbers identifying the marks on the previous day. which will be broadcast when setting Fixed Mark (b) no later than 30 minutes after the party Courses and courses for Howth and Coastal Areas. requesting reopening was informed of the decision on that day. This changes rule 66. GR8 DUBLIN PORT CHANNEL CROSSING 10.6 On the last scheduled day of racing a request for PROCEDURES redress based on a Protest Committee decision shall 8.1 The diagram on Appendix 4 illustrates the Dublin be delivered no later than 30 minutes after the Port Channel. When transiting to and from the decision was posted. This changes rule 62.2. Howth Area, boats shall keep to the east of the 10.7 Arbitration Dublin Bay Buoy and Dublin Port Channel. As an alternative to a full Protest hearing an 8.2 Boats should monitor VHF CH12 for any special Arbitration system may be used, particularly for rules instructions. of Part 2. When all parties to an incident who are 8.3 Page 11 lists the regular shipping arrivals and present at the designated time agree, a protest may departures. A full schedule of all shipping be decided by Arbitration. Such Arbitration shall movements can be found at www.dublinport.ie . replace the protest hearing required under rule 63. This system may only be used if before the hearing GR9 RESTRICTED AREAS all parties present agree to accept the Arbitration While racing all boats are prohibited from Decision as final. entering the NO GO areas: The Arbitrator shall decide if the protest is valid and whether to refer a protest to a full hearing. All 9.1 Dublin Port the area bounded by the following: Poolbeg Lighthouse, navigation marks 8,6,4, parties shall have the opportunity of stating their Dublin Bay Buoy, navigation marks 1,3,5,7and North case. The Arbitrator shall have total discretion Bull Lighthouse. as to whether any witness be called. At any time during the hearing he may terminate the Arbitration 9.2 Dalkey Sound (as shown in Appendix 4) and refer the incident to a full hearing by the Protest 9.3 Howth Sound (as shown on Howth area chart on page 17) Committee; otherwise at the conclusion of the Arbitration he will reach a decision. Any party he 9.4 The 40ft Bathing Area is marked by small yellow conical buoys. finds to have infringed a rule shall not be disqualified but shall incur a 25% place penalty. No penalty shall result in a score which would exceed that of GR10 PROTESTS & REQUESTS FOR REDRESS a disqualification. Application of a penalty shall not 10.1 Protest forms are available at the Race Office beside affect the place or score of other boats. Any decision

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will be final, however a request for reopening may GR16 PRIZES be made under rule 66 which shall be heard by the 16.1 Prizes will be given as follows: Overall first, second Protest Committee. and third prize will be awarded for the series for each Disqualification shall result if any rule infringement is class where there is an entry of ten or more starters. found when any party declines to accept Arbitration 16.2 A prize will be awarded to the best boat in each at the time it is offered and insists on a full Protest class on each day. No boat will be awarded more Hearing. This sailing instruction amends rule 63 and than one day prize except if a boat has entered in qualifies rule 64.1. IRC & ECHO when the boat may be awarded the 10.8 Parties concerned in protests should identify IRC and ECHO prize. This applies for Beneteau 31.7 themselves to the Protest Convenor and wait in the when a boat may be awarded the scratch and, designated area adjacent to the Race Office. ECHO prize. The Protest committee has discretion as to penalties 10.9 16.3 Perpetual trophies see page 7 for breaches of Sailing Instructions GR 6.2, 8, 9, 13, 16.4 The Salamander Trophy provided by the Royal 14, 15, Howth Race Area H1.5 and rule 55 (Trash). Dee Yacht Club may be presented, at the discretion of the committee, to the best Visiting Boat. The GR11 PENALTY SYSTEM Dubarry Shamrock Trophy may be presented, at the Appendix P will apply. discretion of the committee, to Boat of the Week. 16.5 Individual classes may incorporate additional events GR12 SCORING & RESULTS or championships as part of the Regatta. 12.1 One race is required to be completed to constitute a series. GR17 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY 12.2 a) When fewer than four races have been completed, Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own a boat’s series score will be the total of her race risk. See rule 4, Decision to Race. The organizing authority scores. will not accept any liability for material damage or personal b) When from four to eight races have been injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of during, or after the regatta. her race scores, excluding her worst score. c) When nine or more races have been completed, GR18 INSURANCE a boat’s series score will be the total of her race Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party scores excluding her two worst scores. liability insurance with a minimum cover of €3,000,000 per 12.3 Results will be posted on the Results Board at the event or the equivalent. Race Office, on the Internet and may be available in the four yacht clubs. GR19 AMENDMENT TO CLASS RULES GR13 SAFETY REGULATIONS & SAFETY The J109 UK and Ireland Class Association Class Rules 2015 apply to the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2015, with the 13.1 All boats shall comply with their Class Safety Regulations. following amendments: 13.2 All keelboats should have on board an operating VHF radio. No.1 Section 5.4 shall be deleted in its entirety and 13.3 A boat that retires from a race shall notify the Race replaced with the following: Committee as soon as possible.

13.4 The wearing of personal flotation devices is 5.4.1 Headsails Furlers and Headfoils mandatory for all dinghy classes and strongly Headsails may be manufactured of any woven or recommended for all other classes. laminated materials. Headsails shall be attached to the forestay using hanks or the owner’s choice of standard commercially available furling headfoil GR14 EQUIPMENT & MEASUREMENT CHECKS system (such as Harken Mk 3, Racnor or similar) or A boat or equipment may be inspected at any time for non furling headfoil system (such as Tuff Luff or compliance with the class rules and sailing instructions. Harken Carbo Foil or similar) using #6 luff tape. The type and design of forestay foil is unspecified GR15 ADVERTISING except that it cannot be an aerofoil or wing type Boats shall display advertising supplied by the organizing whose function is to add area to the headsail. UV authority in accordance with ISAF Regulation 20.3(d)(i) on the protection tape may be applied to the leech and forward part of the hull. Boats shall affix this advertising in foot to cover the sail when furled. Windows are accordance with instructions issued with the advertising and permitted. Headsails may be furled or hoisted and ensure that it stays in place for the duration of the Regatta. dropped as per the owner’s choice.

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the HSA does not exceed 40.60 m2 when calculated 5.4.2 Genoas with the IRC HSA formula. In respect of this rule The dimensions of genoas (ie sails with LP greater 5.4 and in relation to the use of battens and the than 4460mm 110% LP) shall not exceed: maximum sail area the genoas used on Jumping LP-5880mm (145% LP) and Luff Length 13800mm. Jellyfish and Just So as at August 2009 are The leech shall be fair and concave (half width shall grandfathered within the class rules indefinitely not exceed 50% of foot length and three quarter provided such genoas are used on the respective width shall not exceed 25% of foot length). No boats and provided the boat stays within the same battens are permitted. HSA shall not exceed 40.60 ownership. m2 when calculated with the 2012 IRC HSA formula. To ensure no advantage is taken by boats using No. 2 Section 4.3 Items that ARE permitted while a low profile or no furler, a strop shall be fitted and Racing: used to ensure that the tack of the genoa shall be no less than 273mm above the centre of the forestay 4.3.16 Inhaulers may be fitted and used (additional clause) clevis pin measured along the forestay. No.3 Section 4.4 Items NOT permitted while Racing: 5.4.3 Jibs 4.4.7 Is deleted (Jib inhaulers) For jibs (ie sails with an LP of 4460mm 110% LP or less), up to four battens of any length are permitted on the leech. The definition of a batten is “Any material added to the sail, as a removable element, permanent stiffening, or other contrivance, the purpose of which is to support and/or stiffen the sail”. There is no restriction on Luff Length provided

VDLR TROPHIES 2015 Special Trophies Trophy Name

Boat of the Week The Dubarry Boot Best Overall IRC The Volvo Trophy Best One Design/Keelboat RIYC HM Naval Base Trophy Best Dinghy/Small Keelboat NYC Darthula Trophy Best Visiting Boat Salamander Trophy IRC Offshore Class Challenge Trophy Sealink Trophy Royal Dee Irish Sea Offshore C’ship Royal Dee Yacht Club Trophy DBSC Non Spinnaker Trophy Holyhead Offshore Challenge Trophy

Signature Trophies – (NEW)

Best Overall ECHO Royal Irish YC Perpetual Trophy Most Successful RStGYC Boat RStGYC Perpetual Trophy - Royal Kingstown YC Silver Trophy Best Overall Flying 15 National YC Perpetual Trophy Best Overall Ruffian 23 Dun Laoghaire Motor YC Perpetual Trophy Best Overall IDRA 14 Dun Laoghaire Motor YC Perpetual Trophy

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STARTING AREA: In the vicinity of New Ross (G) mark (approx 53.19.60N & 06.06.30W) VHF CHANNEL: 72 NORTH RACE OFFICER: Alan Crosbie, IRO AREA (N) SIGNAL VESSEL: Displaying Yellow Dodger WINDWARD/LEEWARD OR FIXED MARK

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MARKS: START & FINISH: Starting and finishing marks may be either candy striped, dan buoy or similar. The inner distance mark, if laid, may be of the dan buoy type. WINDWARD/LEEWARD: The main course marks may be orange inflatable marks, the replacement weather mark, an orange mark with a distinctive band and the offset mark a dan buoy type. FIXED MARK: The Chart in Appendix 4 indicates the letters of the conical and shaped racing marks. The approximate bearings are shown in Appendix 3.

DAY & FIRST WARNING STARTING CLASS HW dun DATE SIGNAL SEQUENCE FLAG laoghaire

THURSDAY 1525 SIGMA 33 ICF ‘E’ 1837 9TH JULY BENETEAU 31.7 ICF Numeral 9 3.8m 1 RACE CRUISER CLASS 3 ICF Numeral 3 CRUISER CLASS 4 ICF Numeral 4

FRIDAY 1155 SB20 ICF ‘K’ 0657 10TH JULY RS ELITE ICF ‘J’ 3.9m 2 RACES DRAGON ICF ‘D’ RUFFIAN 23 ICF ‘R’ BENETEAU FIRST 21 ICF ‘A’

SATURDAY 1155 CRUISER CLASS 0 ICF Numeral 0 0810 11TH JULY CRUISER CLASS 1 ICF Numeral 1 3.9m 2 RACES J109 ICF ‘J’ CRUISER CLASS 2 ICF Numeral 2

sunday 1055 cruiser class 4 ICF Numeral 4 0920 12TH JULY shipman ICF ‘W’ 3.9m 1 RACE ruffian 23 ICF ‘R’ beneteau first 21 ICF ‘A’ glen ICF ‘K’

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WINDWARD/LEEWARD O W 2 1 1 1

2 FINISH WINDWARD/LEEWARD START/FINISH START/FINISH START/FINISH NO OF ROUNDS

1 W - O - Gate - Finish 2 W - O - Gate - W - O - Gate - Finish 3 3 3 W - O - Gate - W - O - Gate - W - O - Gate - Finish 3 4 W - O - Gate - W - O - Gate - W - O - Gate - W - O - Gate - Finish All marks to be rounded to port except when sailing through the gate. GATE

1 1 1

N1 THE START the signal vessel from approximately 4 minutes before the start of each class to approximately 2 2 1.1 The starting line will be between the red & white 1 minute after the start of each class and it may be pole or the main mast on the signal vessel at the broadcast on the designated VHF channel for the starboard end and the port-end starting mark, or a area. This changes rule 27.1. rib displaying an orange flag. 2.3 No later than the warning signal the signal vessel 1.2 Boats whose warning signal has not been made may display the approximate compass bearing of shall avoid the starting area during the starting the first leg. sequence for other races. 2.4 While every effort will be made to lay a leeward 1.3 A boat starting later than 10 minutes after her gate, in the event where this is not possible, a starting signal will be scored Did Not Start without single mark will be laid as the leeward mark and a hearing. This changes rule A4 and A5. this mark shall be rounded to port. If flag U has been displayed as the preparatory 3s 3p 4s 4p 1.4 2.5 Shortened Course: As per rule 32 (Shortened signal, no part of a boat’s hull, crew, or equipment 3s 3p 4s 4p Course) if a race committee boat is positioned at 4s 4p shall be in the triangle formed by the ends of the a mark and is displaying ICF ‘V’ with sound signals starting line and the first mark during the last then all boats shall sail from that mark directly to minute before her starting signal. If a boat breaks the finishing line and finish by crossing the line this rule and is identified, she shall be disqualified from the direction of the last mark. This is an Finish without a hearing but not if the race is restarted Start addition to rule 32. Start Finish Start or resailed or postponed or abandoned before Finish 2.6 While every effort will be made to lay the offset the starting signal. This changes rule 26 Starting (O), in the event that this is not possible, boats Races and rule 63.1. When flag U is used as the shall, after rounding the windward mark to port, preparatory signal, rule 29.1 Individual Recall does sail directly to the leeward gate or mark. not apply. The scoring abbreviation for a flag U penalty is UFD. FINISH This changes A11 Scoring Abbreviations. N3 CHANGE OF THE NEXT LEG OF THE COURSE 1.5 In addition to rule 29.1, the Race Committee will attempt to broadcast individual OCS recalls by sail 3.1 To facilitate course adjustment the Race FINISH number on the course VHF channel, as soon as Committee may, after the start, lay a replacement practical, but not less than 1 minute after the start. windward (& offset) mark which will become the Failure to do so will not be grounds for redress. marks for the second and subsequent rounds. This changes rule 62.1(a). When the replacement mark is already in use, 1 1 the course may be further reset using the original N2 WINDWARD / LEEWARD COURSE mark. A boat shall not request redress under rule 60.1(b) because of an action or no action by the 2.1 The Diagram shows the course, the order in which race committee under this instruction. This mark marks are to be passed, the side on which each may be a orange mark with distinctive band. Any mark is to be left and the number of rounds. such change of course will be signalled at the 2 2.2 The number of rounds to be sailed by each class leeward gate. will be shown on a number board displayed on

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START START 9 VOLVO DUN LAOGHAIRE REGATTA 2015 NORTH AREA (N) Continued

3.2 The Race Committee may make other minor adjustments to the course without indicating a change of course. This changes rule 33.

N4 THE FINISH The finishing line will be between a mast displaying a blue flag and a buoy.

N5 TIME LIMITS

5.1 ONE DESIGN KEELBOATS: Boats will be timed up to 30 minutes after the first boat of their class finishes, otherwise they will be scored Did Not Finish. This changes rule 35 and A4 and A5. 5.2 IRC & ECHO: Boats will be timed up to 45 minutes after the first boat of their class finishes, otherwise they will be scored Did Not Finish. This changes rule 35 and A4 and A5.

N6 FIXED MARK COURSE

6.1 When Flag “F” is displayed a fixed mark course will be set. 6.2 The course will be sailed around fixed marks as shown on the chart in Appendix 4. 6.3 The order in which the marks are to be rounded and on which hand will be broadcast on the designated VHF Channel for the area and be displayed on a board on the signal vessel. 6.4 The Race Committee will broadcast the course to be sailed before the warning signal and it will be repeated before the start of each class. 6.5 The finish will be at the last mark of the course or at a finish line that will be to windward of the last mark of the course

10 VOLVO DUN LAOGHAIRE REGATTA 2015 SHIPPING INFORMATION PASSING DUBLIN BAY BUOY (ROUNDABOUT BUOY)

SHIP ARR & DEP DUBLIN SERVICE REMARKS NAME BERTH DUBLIN BAY BUOY TO/FROM

CLdn tbn 01:00 Dep 01:30 zeebrugge Fri & Mon epsilon 01:55 Dep 08:50 HOLYHEAD 7 Days stena superfast x 02:15 Dep 09:00 HOLYHEAD 7 Days norbank 05:15 Dep 09:25 LIVERPOOL (Tue - Fri) seatruck tbn 05:00 Dep 09:50 LIVERPOOL 7 Days norbank 05:50 Arr 09:50 LIVERPOOL 7 Days stena adventurer 05:45 Arr 10:50 HEYSHAM (Tue - Sat) ulysses 05:55 Arr 11:40 HOLYHEAD 7 Days ulysses 08:05 Arr 13:25 HOLYHEAD 7 Days stena adventurer 08:20 Dep 14:45 HOLYHEAD 7 Days jonathan swift 08:45 Dep 15:25 HEYSHAM (Mon - Fri) seatruck tbn 09:00 Dep 15:35 LIVERPOOL (Mon - Sat) norbank 09:15 Dep 15:40 HOLYHEAD 7 Days EUROPEAN ENDEAVOUR 10:30 Dep 16:35 LIVERPOOL (Sun Only) epsilon 11:00 Arr 16:30 LIVERPOOL (Tue - Fri) cldn tbn 11:30 Arr 16:30 HEYSHAM (Sun Only) seatruck tbn 11:20 Arr 16:40 HOLYHEAD 7 Days epsilon 11:20 Arr 16:50 LIVERPOOL 7 Days stena superfast x 12:10 Arr 17:00 HOLYHEAD 7 Days jonathan swift 13:40 Arr 19:00 HOLYHEAD 7 Days epsilon 14:15 Arr 16:50 LIVERPOOL 7 Days jonathan swift 14:30 Arr 16:50 LIVERPOOL 7 Days seatruck tbn 15:00 Arr 16:50 LIVERPOOL 7 Days european endeavour 15:00 Arr 16:50 LIVERPOOL 7 Days stena superfast X 15:10 Arr 16:50 LIVERPOOL 7 Days epsilon 15:30 Arr 16:50 LIVERPOOL 7 Days european endeavour 16:00 Arr 16:50 LIVERPOOL 7 Days seatruck tbn 17:00 Arr 16:50 LIVERPOOL 7 Days seatruck tbn 17:00 Arr 16:50 LIVERPOOL 7 Days

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STARTING AREA: In the vicinity of Boyd Mark (K) (approx 53.18.85N & 06.07.37W) VHF CHANNEL: 68 CENTRE RACE OFFICERS: Jack Roy, IRO AREA (CT) SIGNAL VESSEL: Displaying Red Dodger WINDWARD/LEEWARD TRIANGLE OR FIXED MARK

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MARKS START & FINISH: Starting and finishing marks may be either candy striped, dan buoy or similar. The inner distance mark, if laid, may be of the dan buoy type. WINDWARD/LEEWARD or TRIANGLE. The main course marks may be black inflatable marks, the replacement weather mark a black inflatable mark with distinctive band and the wing mark a dan buoy type. FIXED MARK: The Chart in Appendix 4 indicates the letters of the conical and shaped racing marks. The approximate bearings are shown in Appendix 3.

DAY & FIRST WARNING STARTING CLASS HW dun DATE SIGNAL SEQUENCE FLAG laoghaire THURSDAY 1525 SB20 ICF ‘K’ 1837 9TH JULY RS ELITE ICF ‘J’ 3.8m 1 RACE RUFFIAN 23 ICF ‘R’ SHIPMAN ICF ‘W’ GLEN ICF ‘K’

FRIDAY 1155 SIGMA 33 ICF ‘E’ 0657 10TH JULY BENETEAU 31.7 ICF Numeral 9 3.9m 2 RACES CRUISER CLASS 3 ICF Numeral 3 CRUISER CLASS 4 ICF Numeral 4

SATURDAY 1155 NON SPINAKER 2 ICF Numeral 2 0810 11TH JULY CRUISER CLASS 4 ICF Numeral 4 3.9m 2 RACES SHIPMAN ICF ‘W’ GLEN ICF ‘K’ HOWTH 17 ICF ‘C’

SUNDAY 1055 CRUISER CLASS 0 ICF Numeral 0 0920 12TH JULY CRUISER CLASS 1 ICF Numeral 1 3.9m 1 RACE J109 ICF ‘J’ CRUISER CLASS 2 ICF Numeral 2

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diagram No.1 diagram No.2

O W 2 1 1 1 O W WINDWARD/ 2 1 TRIANGLE 1 1 LEEWARD

2 FINISH 2 FINISH START/FINISH START/FINISH START/FINISH START/FINISHSTART/FINISH START/FINISH

3 3 3 3 3 3 WINDWARD/LEEWARD TRIANGLE GATE NO OF ROUNDS NO OF ROUNDS GATE 1 W - O - Gate - Finish 1 2 W - O - Gate -1 W - O - Gate - Finish 1 1 - 2 - 3 - Finish 1 W - O - Gate - W - O - Gate - W - O - Gate - Finish 2 1 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 2 - 3 - Finish 1 3 1 1 4 W - O - Gate - W - O - Gate - W - O - Gate - W - O - Gate - Finish 3 1 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 2 - 3 Finish 2 All marks to be rounded to port except when sailing through the2 gate. 4 1 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 2 - 3 - Finish (Note: Scotsmans Bay finish option CT2.8) All marks to be rounded to port 2 2 (Note: Scotsmans Bay finish option CT2.8)

3s 3p 4s 4p 3s 3p 4s 4p 4s 4p

3s 3p 4s 4p 3s 4s 4p Finish 3p Start Start Finish4s 4p Start Finish CT1 THE START CT2 COURSES Finish Start Start Finish Start FINISH Finish 1.1 The starting line will be between the red & white pole or the main mast on the signal vessel at the 2.1 Flag “B” will indicate Windward/Leeward Course starboard end and the port-end starting mark, or a (diagram No.1), and Flag “T” will indicate a FINISH rib displaying an orange flag. Triangle Course (Diagram No.2). Diagrams 1,& 2 show the course diagrams, the order FINISH 1.2 Boats whose warning signal has not been made 2.2 1 1 shall avoid the starting area during the starting in which marks are to be passed, the side on which each mark is to be left and the number of rounds. sequence for other races. FINISH The number of rounds to be sailed by each class will 1.3 A boat starting later than 10 minutes after her 2.3 starting signal will be scored Did Not Start without be shown on a number board displayed on the signal vessel from approximately2 4 minutes before a hearing. This changes rule A4 and A5. 1 1 the start of each class to approximately 1 minute 1.4 If flag U has been displayed as the preparatory signal, no part of a boat’s hull, crew, or equipment after the start of each class and it may be broadcast 3 shall be in the triangle formed by the ends of the on the designated VHF channel for the area. This 3 starting line and the first mark during the last minute changes rule 27.1. 2.4 No later than the warning signal the signal vessel before her starting signal. If a boat breaks this rule 2 and is identified, she shall be disqualified without may display the approximate compass bearing of the START START a hearing but not if the race is restarted or resailed first leg. or postponed or abandoned before the starting 2.5 Shortened Course: As per rule 32 (Shortened signal.This changes rule 26 Starting Races and Course) if a race committee boat is positioned at 3 a mark and displaying ICF “V” with sound signals rule 63.1. When flag U is used as the preparatory 3 signal, rule 29.1 Individual Recall does not apply. then all boats shall sail from that mark directly to The scoring abbreviation for a flag U penalty is UFD. the finishing line and finish by crossing the line from START START This changes A11 Scoring Abbreviations. the direction of the last mark. This is an addition to rule 32. 1.5 In addition to rule 29.1, the Race Committee will attempt to broadcast individual OCS recalls by sail 2.6 Windward/Leeward Course: while every effort will be number on the course VHF channel, as soon as made to lay a leeward gate, in the event where this practical, but not less than 1 minute after the start. is not possible, a single mark will be laid as the Failure to do so will not be grounds for redress. This changes rule 62.1(a).

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leeward mark and this mark shall be rounded to port. board on the signal vessel. 2.7 Windward/Leeward Course: while every effort will 6.4 The Race Committee will broadcast the course to be made to lay the offset (O), in the event that this is be sailed before the warning signal and it will be not possible, boats shall, after rounding the repeated before the start of each class. windward mark to port, sail directly to the leeward 6.5 The finish will be at the last mark of the course or at gate or mark. a finish line that will be to windward of the last mark 2.8 Scotsmans Bay Finish of the course. A white flag displayed on the signal vessel at the start indicates that the race will be extended to a finishing line in the area of Bay Mark (W). On passing through the gate on the final round, boats shall sail to the finishing line, leaving the Battery (T) (in Appendix 4) to starboard. The finishing vessel may be a different vessel to the starting vessel.

CT3 CHANGE OF THE NEXT LEG OF THE COURSE 3.1 To facilitate course adjustment the Race Committee may, after the start, lay a replacement windward (& offset) mark which will become the marks for the second and subsequent rounds. When the replacement mark is already in use, the course may be further reset using the original mark. A boat shall not request redress under rule 60.1(b) because of an action or no action by the race committee under this instruction. This mark may be a black mark with distinctive band. Any such change of course will be signalled at the leeward gate. 3.2 The Race Committee may make other minor adjustments to the course without indicating a change of course. This changes rule 33.

CT4 THE FINISH The finishing line will be between a mast displaying a blue flag and a buoy.

CT5 TIME LIMITS 5.1 ONE DESIGN KEELBOATS: boats will be timed up to 30 minutes after the first boat of their class finishes, otherwise they will be scored Did Not Finish. This changes rule 35 and A4 and A5.

5.2 IRC & ECHO: Boats will be timed up to 45 minutes after the first boat of their class finishes, otherwise they will be scored Did Not Finish. This changes rule 35 and A4 and A5.

CT6 FIXED MARK COURSE 6.1 When Flag “F” is displayed a fixed mark course will be set. 6.2 The course will be sailed around fixed marks as shown on the chart in Appendix 4. 6.3 The order in which the marks are to be rounded and on which hand will be broadcast on the designated VHF Channel for the course and be displayed on a

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STARTING AREA: In the vicinity of Rosbeg East Navigation Buoy (approx 53.21.02N & 06.03.45W) VHF CHANNEL: 69 (backup channel VHF CH 77) howth RACE OFFICER: David Lovegrove IRO AREA (H) SIGNAL VESSEL: Displaying Black Dodger FIXED MARK

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MARKS START & FINISH: Starting and finishing marks may be either candy striped, dan buoy or similar. The inner distance mark, if laid, may be of the dan buoy type. COURSE MARKS: May be black inflatable marks and the Howth Yacht Club fixed marks as shown on the chart on page 17

DAY & FIRST WARNING STARTING CLASS HW dun DATE SIGNAL SEQUENCE FLAG laoghaire

FRIDAY 1055 cruiser class 0 ICF Numeral 0 0657 10TH JULY cruiser class 1 ICF Numeral 1 3.9m 2 RACES J109 ICF ‘J’ cruiser class 2 ICF Numeral 2

SATURDAY 1055 SIGMA 33 ICF ‘E’ 0810 11TH JULY BENETEAU 31.7 ICF Numeral 9 3.9m 2 RACES Cruiser class 3 ICF Numeral 3 NON SPINNAKER 1 ICF Numeral 1

H1 NAVIGATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS H2 THE START The following IALA navigational buoys will not be listed on 2.1 The starting line will be between the red & white the courses to be displayed and shall be left as follows: pole or the main mast on the signal vessel at the 1.1 Rosbeg East: Always pass to the East starboard end and the port-end starting mark, or 1.2 Howth Mark: Always pass to the East. a rib displaying an orange flag. (NO GO area.) 2.2 Boats whose warning signal has not been made 1.3 Rowan Rocks Buoy: Always pass to the East. shall avoid the starting area during the starting (NO GO area.) sequence for other races. 1.4 Boats may at no time, while racing, make a passage 2.3 A boat starting later than 10 minutes after her through Howth Sound. starting signal will be scored Did Not Start without 1.5 Boats transiting to/from the Howth Area, while a hearing. This changes rule A4 and A5. not racing, shall cross the shipping channel as stated in instruction GR8 and keep clear of boats racing in other race areas in Dublin Bay.

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2.4 If flag U has been displayed as the preparatory board. (Note H1.1) signal, no part of a boat’s hull, crew, or equipment 4.7 Should the turning mark not be laid, a red flag will shall be in the triangle formed by the ends of the be displayed on the signal vessel. This being the starting line and the first mark during the last minute case, boats shall round the windward mark and then before her starting signal. If a boat breaks this rule round the marks in the order as displayed on the and is identified, she shall be disqualified without course board. (Note H1.1) a hearing but not if the race is restarted or resailed or postponed or abandoned before the starting FINISHING LINE signal. This changes rule 26 Starting Races and 4.8 The finishing line for Race 1, unless the course is rule 63.1. When flag U is used as the preparatory shortened, will be approximately to windward of the signal, rule 29.1 Individual Recall does not apply. last mark of the course. The scoring abbreviation for a flag U penalty is UFD. 4.9 The finishing line will be between a mast displaying This changes A11 Scoring Abbreviations. a blue flag and a buoy. 2.5 In addition to rule 29.1, the Race Committee will attempt to broadcast individual OCS recalls by sail number on the course VHF channel, as soon as practical, but not less than 1 minute after the start. Failure to do so will not be grounds for redress. H5 RACE NO. 2 This changes rule 62.1(a). STARTING AREA 5.1 The Starting area for Race No.2 will be North of Howth Harbour and the position may be broadcast H3 TIME LIMITS on the designated VHF Channel for the area. The ONE DESIGN KEELBOATS: boats will be timed up start of Race No.2 will be as soon as possible after to 30 minutes after the first boat of their class the finish of Race No.1 and may be from the same finishes, otherwise they will be scored Did Not starting vessel as Race No.1. Finish. This changes rule 35 and A4 and A5. COURSE IRC & ECHO: Boats will be timed up to 45 minutes 5.2 References and positions of the marks are shown after the first boat of their class finishes, otherwise on the chart on page 17. they will be scored Did Not Finish. This changes 5.3 The course for Race 2 will be decided on the day of rule 35 and A4 and A5. the race and displayed on a board on the signal vessel. The course will be broadcast on the H4 RACE NO. 1 designated VHF channel for the area. 5.4 The Race Committee will broadcast the course to be sailed before the warning signal and it will be STARTING AREA repeated before the start. The starting area for Race No.1 will be north of the 4.1 5.5 The first mark on the course (for Race 2) shall be a Dublin Port Channel in the vicinity of Rosbeg East large black inflatable mark approximately to navigation buoy and may be broadcast on the windward of the starting line, which shall be passed designated VHF Channel for the area. to Port. From this mark, boats shall round the marks in the order as displayed on the course board.

COURSE 5.6 Should the windward mark not be laid, a white flag 4.2 References and positions of the marks are shown will be displayed on the signal vessel. If this is the on the chart on page 17. case, boats shall round the marks in the order as 4.3 The course for Race 1 will be decided on the day of displayed on the course board. the race and displayed on a board on the signal 5.7 A gate will be positioned to the East of the HYC vessel. The course will be broadcast on the Stack (K) mark. The gate will be formed by a designated VHF channel for the area. committee vessel, displaying ICF G and the Stack 4.4 The Race Committee will broadcast the course to be (K) mark. All boats shall pass through this gate when sailed before the warning signal and it will be sailing the leg from the preceding mark of the repeated before the start. course to the Rosbeg East IALA buoy. 4.5 The first mark on the course (for Race 1) shall be a large black inflatable mark approximately to FINISHING LINE windward of the starting line, which shall be 5.8 The finish line, unless the course is shortened, will be passed to Port. From this mark, boats shall sail approximately to windward of the last mark (this to a rounding mark (large black inflatable mark), could be the Rosbeg East IALA buoy) on the course. which shall be left to port, thereafter boats 5.9 If the race is to be finished at the Rosbeg East buoy, shall round the marks in the order as displayed the finishing boat will station itself to the West of the on the course board. (Note H1.1) buoy and the finish line will be between the 4.6 Should the windward mark and the turning mark not finishing boat at the West end and Rosbeg East be laid, a white flag will be displayed on the signal buoy at the East end. vessel. This being the case, boats shall round the marks in the order as displayed on the course

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HOWTH 17 RACE HOWTH TO DUN LAOGHAIRE FRIDAY 10TH JULY START 1700 The course will be displayed on Howth Yacht Club’s official notice board. The start will be off Howth pier and the finishing line shall be in Dun Laoghaire Harbour between a Blue Flag adjacent to the band stand on the East Pier and the end of the Carlisle Pier

NOTE: Boats should listen out on CHANNEL 73 for any C change of course

M

Y HOWTH 17 RACE DUN LAOGHAIRE TO HOWTH CM SUNDAY 12TH JULY START 1100

MY The course will be displayed on the regatta official notice board and repeated on the National YC notice board. The CY start will be in Dun Laoghaire Harbour between a Flag CMY pole adjacent to the band stand on the East Pier and the

K end of the Carlisle Pier. The finish shall be off Howth pier.

Reproduced from Admiralty Chart 1468 by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office and the UK Hydrographic Office (www. ukho.gov.uk). Not to be used for Navigation

Approximate positions of marks

LETTER MARK NAME COLOUR LAT (530N) LONG ( 060W) A APEX BLACK 26.76 03.26 B BALSCADDEN ORANGE 23.30 03.26 C CUSH BLACK 24.50 05.44 D DUNBO YELLOW 24.73 03.85 E EAST BLACK 26.00 02.20 G GARBH BLACK 25.00 02.32 H HUB BLACK 25.71 04.43 I ISLAND BLACK 24.70 04.36 J THULLA BLACK 23.80 03.40 K STACK BLACK 24.60 03.11 M MALAHIDE BLACK 27.23 05.59 N NORTH BLACK 27.99 03.40 O OSPREY ORANGE 25.41 03.52 P PORTMARNOCK BLACK 25.89 06.30 T TALBOT BLACK 27.31 01.30 U ULYSSES ORANGE 26.22 04.97 V VICEROY ORANGE 25.12 04.78 W WEST BLACK 24.96 06.07 ROSBEG EAST IALA 21.02 03.45

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STARTING AREA: In the vicinity of East Mark (S) (approx 53.18.16N & 06.05.68W) VHF CHANNEL: 77 SOUTH Peter Crowley IRO RACE OFFICER: AREA (S) SIGNAL VESSEL: Displaying Green Dodger WINDWARD/LEEWARD TRIANGLE OR FIXED MARK

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MARKS START & FINISH: Starting and finishing marks may be either candy striped, dan buoy or similar. The inner distance mark, if laid, may be of the dan buoy type. WINDWARD/LEEWARD or TRIANGLE: The main course marks may be orange Dynorod inflatable marks, the replacement weather mark, an orange Dynorod mark with a distinctive band and the offset mark a dan buoy type. FIXED MARK: The Chart in Appendix 4 indicates the letters of the conical and shaped racing marks. The approximate bearings are shown in Appendix 3.

DAY & FIRST WARNING STARTING CLASS HW dun DATE SIGNAL SEQUENCE FLAG laoghaire THURSDAY 1525 CRUISER CLASS 0 ICF Numeral 0 1837 9TH JULY CRUISER CLASS 1 ICF Numeral 1 3.8m 1 RACE J109 ICF ‘J’ CRUISER CLASS 2 ICF Numeral 2

FRIDAY 1155 NON SPINAKER 1 ICF Numeral 1 0657 10TH JULY NON SPINAKER 2 ICF Numeral 2 3.9m 2 RACES SHIPMAN ICF ‘W’ GLEN ICF ‘K’

SATURDAY 1155 SB20 ICF ‘K’ 0810 11TH JULY RS ELITE ICF ‘J’ 3.9m 2 RACES DRAGON ICF ‘D’ RUFFIAN 23 ICF ‘R’ BENETEAU FIRST 21 ICF ‘A’

sunday 1055 SIGMA 33 ICF ‘E’ 0920 12TH JULY BENETEAU 31.7 ICF Numeral 9 3.9m 1 RACE CRUISER CLASS 3 ICF Numeral 3 RS ELITE ICF ‘J’ DRAGON ICF ‘D’

S1 THE START sequence for other races. A boat starting later than 10 minutes after her 1.1 The starting line will be between the red & white 1.3 pole or the main mast on the signal vessel at the starting signal will be scored Did Not Start without starboard end and the port-end starting mark or a rib a hearing. This changes rule A4 and A5. displaying an orange flag. 1.4 If flag U has been displayed as the preparatory signal, no part of a boat’s hull, crew, or equipment 1.2 Boats whose warning signal has not been made shall avoid the starting area during the starting

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O W 2 1 1 1 O W diagram No.1 2 1 diagram No.2 1 1

TRIANGLE 2 FINISH WINDWARD/ FINISH 2 START/FINISH START/FINISH START/FINISH LEEWARDSTART/FINISH START/FINISH START/FINISH

3 TRIANGLE 3 3 3 3 3 WINDWARD/LEEWARD NO OF ROUNDS GATE NO OF ROUNDS GATE 1 - 2 - 3 - Finish 1 W - O - Gate - Finish 1 11 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 2 - 3 - Finish W - O - Gate - W - O - Gate - Finish 2 1 2 1 1 W - O - Gate - W - O - Gate - W - O - Gate - Finish 13 1 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 2 - 3 Finish 1 3 1 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 2 - 3 - Finish 4 W - O - Gate - W - O - Gate - W - O - Gate - W - O - Gate - Finish 4 2 All marks to be rounded to port except when sailing through the2 gate. All marks to be rounded to port 2 2 (Note: Scotsmans Bay finish option S2.8) (Note: Scotsmans Bay finish option S2.8)

shall be in the triangle formed by the ends of the through the gate on the final round, boats shall sail to starting line and the first mark during the last minute the finishing line, leaving the Battery Mark (T) (in

before her starting signal. If a boat breaks this rule and3s 3p Appendix4s 4) to4p starboard. The finishing vessel may be 3s 3p 4s 4p is identified,4s she4p shall be disqualified without a hearing a different vessel to the starting vessel. but not if the race is restarted or resailed or postponed or abandoned before the starting signal. This changes 3s 3p 4s 4p S3 CHANGE OF THE NEXT LEG OF THE COURSE 3s 3p 4s 4p rule 26 StartingFinish Races and rule 63.1. When flag U is 4s 4p Start Start 3.1 To Finishfacilitate course adjustment the Race Committee Start used as the preparatory signal, rule 29.1 Individual Finish recall does not apply. The scoring abbreviation for a may, after the start, lay a replacement windward (& flag U penalty is UFD. This changes A11 Scoring offset) mark which will become the marks for the second Finish and subsequent rounds. When the replacement mark Start Abbreviations. Start Finish Start is already in use, the course may be further reset using Finish 1.5 In addition to rule 29.1, the Race Committee will FINISH attempt to broadcast individual OCS recalls by sail the original mark. A boat shall not request redress under rule 60.1(b) because of an action or no action by number on the course VHF channel, as soon as FINISH practical, but not less than 1 minute after the start. the race committee under this instruction. This mark Failure to do so will not be grounds for redress. may be an orange Dynorod mark with distinctive FINISH This changes rule 62.1(a). band. Any such change of course will be signalled1 1 at the leeward gate. 3.2 The Race Committee may make other minor FINISH S2 COURSES adjustments to the course without indicating a 2.1 Flag “B” will indicate Windward/Leeward course change of course. This changes rule 33. (diagram No.1) and Flag “T” will indicate a Triangle 2 1 1 Course (diagram No.2). The Diagrams No.1 and No.2 show the course, the S4 THE FINISH 2.2 The finishing line will be between a mast order in which the marks are to be passed, the side on 3 displaying a blue flag and a buoy. which each mark is to be left and the number of rounds. 3 The number of rounds to be sailed by each class will be 2.3 2 shown on a number board displayed on the signal S5 TIME LIMITS START START vessel from approximately 4 minutes before the start of 5.1 ONE DESIGN KEELBOATS: boats will be timed up to each class to approximately 1 minute after the start of 30 minutes after the first boat of their class finishes, each class and it may be broadcast on the designated otherwise they will be scored Did Not Finish. This 3

VHF channel for the area. This changes rule 27.1. changes rule 35 and A4 and A5. 3 2.4 No later than the warning signal the signal vessel may display the approximate compass bearing of the first 5.2 IRC & ECHO: Boats will be timed up to 45 minutes leg. after the first boat of their class finishes, otherwise START START 2.5 Shortened Course: As per rule 32 (Shortened Course) if they will be scored Did Not Finish. This changes a race committee boat is positioned at a mark and rule 35 and A4 and A5. displaying ICF “V” with sound signals then all boats shall sail from that mark directly to the finishing line and S6 FIXED MARK COURSE finish by crossing the line from the direction of the last 6.1 When Flag “F” is displayed a fixed mark course will mark. This is an addition to rule 32. be set. 2.6 Windward/Leeward Course: while every effort will be 6.2 The course will be sailed around fixed marks as shown made to lay a leeward gate, in the event where this is on the chart in Appendix 4. not possible, a single mark will be laid as the leeward 6.3 The order in which the marks are to be rounded and on mark and this mark shall be rounded to port. which hand will be broadcast on the designated VHF 2.7 Windward/Leeward Course: while every effort will be Channel for the course and be displayed on a board made to lay the offset (O), in the event that this is not on the signal vessel. possible, boats shall, after rounding the windward mark 6.4 The Race Committee will broadcast the course to be to port, sail directly to the leeward gate or mark. sailed before the warning signal and it will be 2.8 Scotsmans Bay Finish repeated before the start of each class. A white flag displayed on the signal vessel at the 6.5 The finish will be at the last mark of the course or at start indicates that the race will be extended to a a finish line that will be to windward of the last mark finishing line in the area of Bay Mark (W). On passing of the course.

19 VOLVO DUN LAOGHAIRE REGATTA 2015 SOUTH BULL STARTING AREA: In the vicinity of South Bull Mark (D) (approx 53.20.00N & 06.08.30W) VHF CHANNEL: 74 AREA (SB) RACE OFFICER: Henry Leonard, NRO TRAPEZOID SIGNAL VESSEL: Displaying Blue Dodger OR OLYMPIC

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MARKS START & FINISH: Starting and finishing marks may be either candy striped, dan buoy or similar. The inner distance mark, if laid, may be of the dan buoy type. TRAPEZOID OR OLYMPIC: The course marks may be yellow inflatable marks.

DAY & FIRST WARNING STARTING CLASS HW dun DATE SIGNAL SEQUENCE FLAG laoghaire THURSDAY 1525 FIREBALL ICF ‘F’ 1837 9TH JULY IDRA 14 ICF ‘Q’ 3.8m 2 RACES LASER STD RIG Laser Class Flag MOTH ICF ‘T’

FRIDAY 1155 FLYING FIFTEEN Naval Numeral 6 0657 10TH JULY SQUIB ICF ‘G’ 3.9m 3 RACES GP14 GP14 Class Flag WAYFARER ICF ‘E’

SATURDAY 1155 SQUIB ICF ‘G’ 0810 11TH JULY MERMAID ICF ‘M’ 3.9m 3 RACEs GP14 GP14 Class Flag WAYFARER ICF ‘E’

SUNDAY 1055 SB20 ICF ‘K’ 0920 12TH JULY FLYING FIFTEEN Naval Numeral 6 3.9m 2 RACEs SQUIB ICF ‘G’ GP14 GP14 Class Flag WAYFARER ICF ‘E’

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2 FINISH START/FINISH START/FINISH START/FINISH

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1 1 1 Finish Start Start Finish Start Finish 2 2 diagram No.3 diagram no.1 OLYMPIC FINISH O W INNER TRAPEZOID2 1 1 1

FINISH

3s 3p 4s 4p 3s 3p 4s 4p 2 FINISH 4s 4p 1 1 START/FINISH START/FINISH START/FINISH Signal Mark Rounding Order Finish Start Start Finish Start Start - 1 - 4s/4p - 1 -2 -3p - Finish Finish I2 3 3 3 I3 Start - 1 - 4s/4p - 1 - 4s/4p - 1 - 2 - 3p - Finish 2 GATE I4 Start - 1 - 4s/4p - 1 - 4s/4p - 1 - 4s/4p - 1 - 2 - 3p - Finish FINISH

1 3 1 1 FINISH 3

2 2 1 1 START START diagram No.2

OUTER TRAPEZOID 2 Signal Mark Rounding Order L1 Start - 1 - 2 - 3 - Finish

3s 3p Start - 1 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 3 - Finish 3 4s 4p L 2 3s 3p 4s 4p Signal 4s 4p Mark Rounding Order 3 L 3 Start - 1 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 3 -1 - 2 - 3 - Finish O1 Start - 1 - 2 - 3s/3p - Finish L 4 Start - 1 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 3 -1 - 2 - 3 -1-3 - Finish START START Finish Start - 1 - 2 - 3s/3p - 2 - 3p - Finish O2 Start Start Finish Start O3 Start - 1 - 2 - 3s/3p - 2 - 3s/3p - 2- 3p - Finish All marks to be roundedFinish to port O4 Start - 1 - 2 - 3s/3p - 2 - 3s/3p - 2 - 3s/3p - 2 - 3p - Finish

FINISH SB1 THE START marks are to be passed, and the side on which each

mark is to be left. For TrapezoidFINISH Courses mark 1.1 To alert boats that a sequence of races will begin 3 & mark 4 are shown as a gate, 3s/3p & 4s/4p, soon an orange flag will be displayed with one which the Race Committee may replace by a single 1 1 sound signal for at least three minutes before mark 3 or 4. If a single mark 3 or 4 is used, it is to a warning signal is displayed. be left to port. The starting line will be between the red & white 1.2 2.2 The course signals will be displayed on boards on pole or the main mast on the signal vessel at the the signal2 vessel from approximately 4 minutes starboard end and the port-end starting mark, or before the start of each class to approximately 1 a rib displaying an orange flag. minute after the start of each class 1.3 Boats whose warning signal has not been made 3 2.3 Board ‘I’ with numeral board will indicate Inner3 shall avoid the starting area during the starting Trapezoid course and number of rounds (Diagram sequence for other races. 1). Board ‘O’ with numeral boardSTART will indicate START 1.4 A boat starting later than 4 minutes after her Outer Trapezoid and number of rounds (Diagram starting signal will be scored Did Not Start without 2). Board ‘L’ with numeral board will indicate a hearing. This changes rule A4 and A5. Olympic course and number of rounds (Diagram 3). If flag U has been displayed as the preparatory 1.5 2.4 No later than the warning signal, the signal vessel signal, no part of a boat’s hull, crew, or equipment may display the approximate compass bearing of shall be in the triangle formed by the ends of the the first leg starting line and the first mark during the last minute before her starting signal. If a boat breaks this rule and is identified, she shall be disqualified SB3 CHANGE OF A LEG OF THE COURSE without a hearing but not if the race is restarted or Minor adjustments may be made to the course resailed or postponed or abandoned before the without indicating a course change. This changes starting signal. This changes rule 26 Starting Races rule 33. and rule 63.1. When flag U is used as the preparatory signal, rule 29.1 Individual Recall does SB4 THE FINISH not apply. The scoring abbreviation for a flag U The finishing line will be between a mast displaying penalty is UFD. This changes A11 Scoring a blue flag and a buoy. Abbreviations. SB5 TIME LIMITS SB2 COURSES Boats will be timed up to 15 minutes after the first The Diagrams 1, 2 & 3 show the courses, 2.1 boat of their class finishes, otherwise they will be including the course signals, the order in which scored DNF. This changes rule 35 & A4.

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STARTING AREA: In the vicinity of Salthill Mark (A) (approx 53.18.36N & 06.09.00W) VHF CHANNEL: 71 RACE OFFICERS: Harry Gallagher, NRO : SALTHILL (Tom Hudson LRO Water Wags Friday evening) AREA (SH) SIGNAL VESSEL: Displaying Orange Dodger. TRAPEZOID OR olympic The Volvo Xc60 Designed to Thrill

START & FINISH MARKS: Starting and finishing marks may be either candy striped, dan buoy or similar. The inner distance mark, if laid, may be of the dan buoy type. TRAPEZIOD OR OLYMPIC MARKS: The course marks may be Orange inflatable marks.

FIRST HW DAY & WARNING STARTING CLASS dun DATE SIGNAL SEQUENCE FLAG laoghaire THURSDAY 1525 Beneteau First 21 ICF “A” 1837 9TH JULY Flying 15 Naval Numeral 6 3.8m 2 RACES Squib ICF “G” Wayfarer ICF “E” Mermaid ICF “M”

FRIDAY 1155 MERMAID ICF “M 0657 10TH JULY FIREBALL ICF “F” 3.9m 3 RACES IDRA 14 ICF “Q” LASER STD RIG Laser Class Flag MOTH ICF “T”

SATURDAY 1155 Flying Fifteen Naval Numeral 6 0810 11TH JULY Fireball/RS200/400 ICF “F & ICF”R” 3.9m 3 RACES IDRA 14 ICF “Q” Laser Std Rig Laser Class Flag Moth ICF “T” Water Wag Water Wag Burgee

Mermaid ICF ”M” SUNDAY 1055 0920 Fireball/RS200/400 ICF “F & ICF”R” 3.9m 12TH JULY IDRA 14 ICF “Q” 2 RACES Laser Std Rig Laser Class Flag Moth ICF “T” Water Wag Water Wag Burgee

Water Wags COURSES Friday 10th July: The Harbour Course will be decided on the day and notified to the Class Captain before going afloat. First warning signal 1840. Sat 11th & Sun 12th July: When a Trapezoid Course is in use, the Water Wags shall sail a Windward/Leeward Course on the Inner Trapezoid and Finish between the Start Signal Vessel and an Outer Limit Mark set on her starboard side. The number of rounds shall be displayed on a board on the Signal Vessel.

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3 3 3 VOLVO DUN LAOGHAIRE REGATTA 2015 GATE 3s 3p 4s 4p 3s 3p 4s 4p 4s 4p 1 1 1

Finish 2 2 Start Start Finish diagram No.3 Start Finish diagram No.1 OLYMPIC INNER TRAPEZOID FINISH O W 2 1 1 1

3s 3p 4s 4p 3s 3p 4s 4p 4s 4p FINISH

Signal Mark Rounding Order 2 FINISH START/FINISH START/FINISH START/FINISH Finish 1 1 Start Start Finish Start I2 Start - 1 - 4s/4p - 1 -2 -3p - Finish Finish I3 Start - 1 - 4s/4p - 1 - 4s/4p - 1 - 2 - 3p - Finish 3 3 Start - 1 - 4s/4p - 1 - 4s/4p - 1 - 4s/4p - 1 - 2 - 3p - Finish 3 I4 FINISH GATE 2

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START START diagram No. 2 2 OUTER TRAPEZOID 3 Signal Mark Rounding Order 3 3s 3p 4s 4p Start - 1 - 2 - 3 - Finish L13s 3p 4s 4p 4s 4p Signal Mark Rounding Order START STARTL 2 Start - 1 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 3 - Finish O1 Start - 1 - 2 - 3s/3p - Finish L 3 Start - 1 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 3 -1 - 2 - 3 - Finish Finish Start Start Finish Start O2 Start - 1 - 2 - 3s/3p - 2 - 3p - Finish L 4 Start - 1 - Finish2 - 3 - 1 - 3 -1 - 2 - 3 -1-3 - Finish O3 Start - 1 - 2 - 3s/3p - 2 - 3s/3p - 2- 3p - Finish O4 Start - 1 - 2 - 3s/3p - 2 - 3s/3p - 2 - 3s/3p - 2 - 3p - Finish All marks to be rounded to port FINISH

FINISH

Committee may replace by a single mark 3 or 4. If a SH1 THE START 1 1 single mark 3 or 4 is used, it is to be left to port. To alert boats that a sequence of races will begin 1.1 2.2 The course signals will be displayed on boards on soon an orange flag will be displayed with one the signal vessel from approximately 4 minutes sound signal for at least three minutes before before2 the start of each class to approximately 1 a warning signal is displayed. minute after the start of each class 1.2 The starting line will be between the red & white 2.3 Board ‘I’ with numeral3 board will indicate Inner pole or the main mast on the signal vessel at the Trapezoid course and number of rounds3 (Diagram 1). starboard end and the port-end starting mark, or a Board ‘O’ with numeral board will indicate Outer rib displaying an orange flag. Trapezoid and number of roundsSTART (Diagram 2).START Board 1.3 Boats whose warning signal has not been made shall ‘L’ with numeral board will indicate Olympic course avoid the starting area during the starting sequence and number of rounds (Diagram 3). for other races. 2.4 No later than the warning signal, the signal vessel 1.4 A boat starting later than 4 minutes after her may display the approximate compass bearing of starting signal will be scored Did Not Start without a the first leg. hearing. This changes rule A4 and A5. 1.5 If flag U has been displayed as the preparatory signal, no part of a boat’s hull, crew, or equipment SH3 CHANGE OF THE NEXT LEG OF THE shall be in the triangle formed by the ends of the COURSE starting line and the first mark during the last minute Minor adjustments may be made to the course before her starting signal. If a boat breaks this rule without indicating a course change. This changes and is identified, she shall be disqualified without rule 33. a hearing but not if the race is restarted or resailed or postponed or abandoned before the starting SH4 THE FINISH signal. This changes rule 26 Starting Races and The finishing line will be between a mast displaying rule 63.1. When flag U is used as the preparatory a blue flag and a buoy. signal, rule 29.1 Individual Recall does not apply. The scoring abbreviation for a flag U penalty is UFD. This changes A11 Scoring Abbreviations. SH5 TIME LIMITS Boats will be timed up to 15 minutes after the first SH2 COURSE boat of their class finishes, otherwise they will be scored Did Not Finish. This changes rule 35 and A4. 2.1 The Diagrams 1, 2 and 3 show the courses, including the course signals, the order in which marks are to be passed, and the side on which each mark is to be left. For Trapezoid Courses mark 3 and mark 4 are shown as a gate, 3s/3p and 4s/4p, which the Race

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STARTING AREA: In the vicinity of Bay Mark (W) (Black) 53.17.73N – 06.07.10W VHF CHANNEL: 73 (backup channel VHF CH 08) RACE OFFICERS: David Lovegrove, IRO (Thursday & Sunday), Con Murphy (Friday & coastal Saturday) AREA (c) SIGNAL VESSEL: Displaying Grey Dodger coastal OR FIXED MARK

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MARKS START & FINISH: Starting and finishing marks may be either candy striped, dan buoy or similar. The inner distance mark, if laid, may be of the dan buoy type. IRC OFFSHORE: The Chart in page 26 indicates the name, type and approximate bearings of the marks and buoys. NON SPINNAKER & FIXED MARK: The Chart in Appendix 4 indicates the letters of the conical and shaped racing marks and the approximate bearings are shown in Appendix 3.

DAY & FIRST WARNING STARTING CLASS HW dun DATE SIGNAL SEQUENCE FLAG laoghaire THURSDAY 1500 IRC OFFSHORE ICF Numeral 3 1837 9TH JULY 3.8m 1 RACE 1525 NON SPINNAKER 1 ICF Numeral 1 NON SPINNAKER 2 ICF Numeral 2

FRIDAY 1030 IRC OFFSHORE ICF Numeral 3 0657 10TH JULY 3.9m 1 RACE

SATURDAY 1030 IRC OFFSHORE ICF Numeral 3 0810 11TH JULY 3.9m 1 RACE

SUNDAY 1030 IRC OFFSHORE ICF Numeral 3 0920 12TH JULY 3.9m 1 RACE 1055 NON SPINNAKER 1 ICF Numeral 1 NON SPINNAKER 2 ICF Numeral 2

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IRC OFFSHORE CLASS - COURSE CARD - PAGE 26 NON SPINNAKER - FIXED MARK COURSE - APPENDIX 4

C1 THE START (IRC Offshore & Non Spinnaker) C4 THE FINISH (IRC Offshore & Non Spinnaker)

1.1 To alert boats that a sequence of races will begin 4.1 The finish will be in the vicinity of Bay Mark (W) in soon an orange flag will be displayed with one Appendix 4. The finishing line will be between a sound signal for at least three minutes before mast on a finishing vessel displaying a blue flag a warning signal is displayed. and a buoy. 1.2 The starting line will be between the red & white 4.2 After rounding the last mark of the course, boats pole or the main mast on the signal vessel at the shall sail to the finishing line, leaving the Battery starboard end and the port-end starting mark. Mark (T) in Appendix 4 to starboard. The finishing 1.3 Boats whose warning signal has not been made vessel may be a different vessel to the starting shall avoid the starting area during the starting vessel. sequence for other races 1.4 A boat starting later than 10 minutes after her C5 SHORTENED COURSE starting signal will be scored Did Not Start without a hearing. This changes rules A4 and A5. (IRC Offshore & Non Spinnaker) 1.5 If flag U has been displayed as the preparatory The course may be shortened by a broadcast on signal, no part of a boat’s hull, crew, or equipment VHF CH73 at any stage. A finishing vessel displaying shall be in the triangle formed by the ends of the the appropriate flag may also be located at the starting line and the first mark during the last minute Finish Mark. before her starting signal. If a boat breaks this rule and is identified, she shall be disqualified without C6 TIME LIMITS, ALTERNATIVE FINISH a hearing but not if the race is restarted or resailed AND DECLARATIONS or postponed or abandoned before the starting signal. This changes rule 26 Starting Races and 6.1 TIME LIMITS (IRC Offshore & Non Spinnaker) The rule 63.1. When flag U is used as the preparatory time limit for Thursday 9th July will be 1900, Friday signal, rule 29.1 Individual Recall does not apply. 10th and Saturday 11th July– 1800 and Sunday The scoring abbreviation for a flag U penalty is UFD. 12th July 1400. This changes A11 Scoring Abbreviations. 6.2 ALTERNATIVE FINISH (IRC Offshore Only) a) If no boats complete the course by the time limit, C2 COASTAL COURSE (IRC Offshore) the results will be based on the rounding times received from the last mark on the course that 2.1 References and positions of the marks are shown ALL boats had rounded. on the chart on page 26. b) If some boats finish within the time limit, the 2.2 The course will be decided on the day of the race results for these boats will be based on their finishing and displayed on a board on the signal vessel. The times and the results for subsequent places (for course will be broadcast on the designated VHF boats outside the time limit) shall be based on their channel for the area. times at the last mark of the course rounded by all 2.3 The race committee will broadcast the course to boats. be sailed before the warning signal and it will be 6.3 RECORDING & DECLARATION (IRC Offshore Only) repeated at the start. To facilitate the Alternative Finish described in 6.2 2.4 When flag ‘F’ is displayed on the signal vessel a above, all boats in the IRC Offshore Class must fixed mark course will be set as described in C3. record the GPS time (local time minus 1hr) of their rounding of every mark on the course and their C3 FIXED MARK COURSE (Non Spinnaker 1 & 2) finish time. Boats will be considered to have rounded a mark when the bearing from the boat’s helm 3.1 The course will be sailed around fixed marks as position to the mark is the reciprocal of the course shown on the chart in Appendix 4. from the previous mark. These times, together with 3.2 The order in which the marks are to be rounded and the date and boat name, must be delivered to the on which hand will be broadcast on the designated Race Office within the protest time limit. This is VHF Channel for the area and be displayed on a a mandatory declaration and failure to comply with board on the signal vessel. the requirement will result in the boat being scored 3.3 The Race Committee will broadcast the course to DNF in the event of the Alternative Finish procedure be sailed before the warning signal and it will be being used. IRC Offshore Declaration Forms are repeated before the start of each class. available in the Race Office.

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IRC OFFSHORE CLASS only

Coastal area Map

REF NAME TYPE LAT (N) LONG (W)

REF NAME TYPE LAT (N) LONG (W) 1 North HYC Racing (Black Conical) 53° 27.99’ 06° 03.40’ 2 Malahide HYC Racing (Black Conical) 53° 27.23’ 06° 05.59’ 3 Talbot HYC Racing (Black Conical) 53° 27.31’ 06° 01.30’ 4 Portmarnock HYC Racing (Black Conical) 53° 25.89’ 06° 06.30’ 5 East HYC Racing (Black Conical) 53° 26.00’ 06° 02.20’ 6 Garbh HYC Racing (Black Conical) 53° 25.00’ 06° 02.32’ 7 North Burford Cardinal buoy 53° 20.50’ 06° 01.49’ 8 Bennet Cardinal buoy 53° 20.17’ 05° 55.13’ 9 South Burford Cardinal buoy 53° 18.06’ 06° 01.29’ 10 Kish Light Light house 53° 18.65’ 05° 55.42’ 11 Muglins Island 53° 16.52’ 06° 04.58’ 12 Killiney Outfall Outfall buoy 53° 14.90’ 06° 05.12’ 13 Bray Outfall Outfall buoy 53° 13.25’ 06° 04.49’ 14 East Kish Lateral mark 53° 14.35’ 05° 53.62’

26 VOLVO DUN LAOGHAIRE REGATTA 2015 GENERAL INFORMATION ORGANISING COMMITTEE BERTHING / PARKING - VISITING Timothy Goodbody (Chairman), Martin Byrne, Con Murphy, BOATS Peter Ryan, Sarah-Jane Leonard, Ciara Dowling Berthing or parking for visiting boats (boats not already based in Dun Laoghaire) is included in CLUB REPRESENTATIVES the entry fee for the duration of the Regatta, from Dermot Reidy (DMYC), Larry Power (NYC), Paul Sherry Wednesday 8th to Monday 13th July, 2015. Boats shall (RIYC), Justin McKenna (RSGYC) be kept in their assigned places for the duration of the regatta. All visiting dry sailed boats and dinghies Event Secretary: Ciara Dowling MUST vacate their allocated Club Parking by Monday Race Office Manager: Catriona McNally 13th July, 2015. If berthing is required outside the Results: Denis Kiely/Peadar Murphy period stated above, competitors must contact the Director of Racing: Con Murphy Regatta Secretary or Dun Laoghaire Marina who will Protest Committee Chairman: Mike Butterfield (IJ GBR) advise on availability and cost.

PROTEST COMMITTEE TEMPORARY MEMBERSHIP Mike Butterfield (IJ GBR) Chairman The Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club, the National Other Local Judges Yacht Club, the Royal Irish Yacht Club and the Royal St George Yacht Club, represent the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta Committee. All Helmsmen and SUB COMMITTEE – RACING their crews competing in the Regatta and volunteers Con Murphy assisting will be Temporary Members of the above Neil Colin clubs throughout the Regatta and will be bound by Jack Roy the rules of those Clubs. The Clubs reserve the right to Henry Leonard withdraw such temporary membership. Brian Craig David Lovegrove Alan Kelly SPECIAL NOTICES Car-ferry/commercial shipping: Competitors shall keep clear of all commercial shipping entering and departing Dublin Port. See PRIZEGIVINGS Shipping Schedule on page 11. Thursday - Day Prizegiving 2030 Royal Irish Yacht Club ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Friday - Day Prizegiving The Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta Committee 1900 Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club wishes to thank the Dublin Bay Sailing Club, the Royal Alfred Yacht Club, Howth Yacht Club, Sutton Saturday - Day Prizegiving Dinghy Club, Marina Marketing & Management Ltd, 1900 Royal St George Yacht Club Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, and Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company for facilities provided Sunday - Overall Prizegiving & Closing Ceremony and acknowledge the co-operation of Captain 1500 National Yacht Club David Dignam, Dublin Port Harbour Master, Gerry Dunne, CEO Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company, Captain Simon Coate, Harbourmaster and Tim CONTACT NUMBERS Ryan, Operations Manager. Dun Laoghaire Harbour DMYC +353 1 280 1371 Company. NYC +353 1 280 5725 RIYC +353 1 280 9452 Our sincere thanks to all club personnel & volunteers RSGYC +353 1 280 1811 and also those who have loaned their flagships & mark Race Office Tel: +353 86 0688391 boats.

We acknowledge the generous financial assistance received from all our sponsors, partners and supporters but in particular our title sponsors VOLVO Car Ireland Ltd & Spirit Motor Group Ltd who make the event possible.

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16 16 APPENDIX16 116 TIDAL STREAMS 16 16 Tidal StreamTidal Stream Tidal StreamTidal Stream LW LW HW: During spring HW: During spring Tidal StreamLW Tidal Streamtides & after Sth/Sth tidesHW & after Sth/Sth StreamsLW slack StreamsLW HW:Est slack gales During the spring stream EstHW: gales During the spring stream tidessets N.E. & after close Sth/Sth to the setstidesHW: N.E. & after close During Sth/Sth to the spring tides & after Sth/Sth Tidal closeStream inshoreTidal closeStream inshore EstBailey gales for theanother stream BaileyEst gales for anotherthe stream southStreamsLWStreams side slack of slack LWsouthStreams sideHW: slack of During spring HW:East During galesspring the stream sets N.E. close to tidessets1/2 he N.E. & afterafter close H.W.Sth/Sth to the tides1/2sets he N.E.& afterafter close H.W.Sth/Sth to the bayclose inshore bayclose inshoreDublin. Sth/Sth Est Dublin. Sth/Sth Est close inshore EstBailey gales During for theanother spring stream HW:EstBailey thegales During for the Bailyanother spring stream for another 1/2 hour after H.W. StreamssouthLW side slack of StreamsLWsouth sidewindsHW: slack of can prolong winds can prolong tidessets1/2 he N.E. & afterafter close H.W.Sth/Sth to the tidessets1/2 heN.E. & after close H.W.Sth/Sth to the closebaysouth inshore side of closebay inshorestand of H.W. during standDublin. of H.W. during Sth/Sth East winds can prolong LW LW EstHW:BaileyDublin. gales During for Sth/Sth theanother spring stream Est EstBaileyHW:Dublin. gales During for Sth/Sth theanother spring stream Est Streamssouth side slack of southStreams sideNeap slack of tides Neap tides bay setstides1/2winds he N.E. & can afterafter close prolong H.W.Sth/Sth to the sets1/2tideswinds standhe N.E. & aftercan after close prolong H.W. Sth/Sth of to H.W.the during Neap tides. closebay inshore bayclose inshoreDublin.stand of Sth/Sth H.W. during Est Dublin.stand of Sth/Sth H.W. during Est LWStreams +1 slack LWStreams +1BaileyHW:EstHW slack gales During+1 for theanother spring stream HW:BaileyEstHW gales During+1 for theanother spring stream south side of south side1/2tidessetswindsNeap he ofN.E. &tides can afterafter close prolong H.W.Sth/Sth to the tides1/2windssetsNeap he N.E. & tidescan afterafter close prolong H.W.Sth/Sth to the close inshore close inshore bay bay Baileystand offor H.W. another during Dublin.standBailey offor Sth/Sth H.W. another during Est LWStreams +1 slack StreamsLW +1Dublin.EstHW slack gales +1 Sth/Sth the stream Est EstHW gales +1 the stream south side of south sidewindssets1/2Neap he ofN.E. tides canafter close prolong H.W. to the setswindsNeap1/2 HW+1he N.E. tides canafter close prolong H.W. to the baycloseLW+1 inshore closebay inshore LW +1 LW +1standBaileyDublin.HW +1 offor Sth/Sth H.W. another during Est BaileystandDublin.HW +1 offor Sth/Sth H.W. another during Est south side of south sideNeap1/2winds heof tides canafter prolong H.W. 1/2Neapwinds he tides canafter prolong H.W. bay bay Dublin.stand of Sth/Sth H.W. during Est Dublin.stand of Sth/Sth H.W. during Est LW +1 LW +1windsNeapHW +1 tidescan prolong windsNeapHW +1 tidescan prolong stand of H.W. during stand of H.W. during LW +1 LW +1NeapHW +1 tides NeapHW +1tides LW +1+2 LW +1+2HW +1+2 HW +1+2 LW +2 LW +2HW +2 HW +2

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VOLVO DUN LAOGHAIRE REGATTA 2015 Laser E - Extended Leg (F15)

Key: means that a visual signal is displayed or removed means a sound and means repetitive sounds APPENDIX 2 CODE FLAGS

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Key: means that a visual signal is displayed or removed means a sound and means repetitive sounds 29 VOLVO DUN LAOGHAIRE REGATTA 2015 APPENDIX 3 DUBLIN BAY FIXED MARK POSITIONS (APPROX)

REF MARK NAME COLOUR LAT (530N) LONG (060W) A SALTHILL ORANGE 18.36 09.00 B SAOIRSE BLACK 19.02 08.15 C SEAPOINT BLACK 19.48 08.60 D SOUTH BULL ORANGE 20.00 08.30 E SOUTH BAR BLACK 20.22 07.45 F BLIGH ORANGE 20.08 06.70 G NEW ROSS BLACK/WHITE 19.60 06.30 H HARBOUR YELLOW 18.56 07.40 J ASGARD BLACK 19.11 06.56 K BOYD ORANGE 18.85 07.37 SB SHANGANAGH BUOY YELLOW 14.90 05.12 L MERRION BLACK/YELLOW 18.92 09.20 M MIDDLE YELLOW 19.55 07.48 N MOLLY BLACK/YELLOW 18.28 06.28 P POLDY ORANGE 17.82 05.40 Q ISLAND BLACK 17.45 05.58 R BULLOCH ORANGE 17.28 06.16 S EAST ORANGE 18.16 05.68 T BATTERY GREEN/WHITE 17.46 06.68 V PIER ORANGE 18.10 06.84 XC60 VOLVO XC60 YELLOW INFLATABLE 17.70 02.70 X TURNING YELLOW 18.43 08.34 W BAY BLACK 17.73 07.10 Y OMEGA YELLOW 17.78 06.23 Z ZEBRA BLACK/WHITE 18.74 06.16 - SOUTH BURFORD IALA 18.06 01.29

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BAILY

NORTH BULL ISLAND

HOWTH START ROSBEG E NAV 7 NAV 5 NAV 3 ROSBEG S NORTH BURFORD NO GO DUBLIN PORT NO GO DUBLIN PORT CHANNEL NAV 1 DUBLIN PORT CHANNEL NAV 6 E NAV 4 NAV 8 BULL A F H D R T Sth.Bar E DUBLIN U A BAY BUOY

O BLIGH H S SOUTH BULL M T AR R E BURFORD BANK C O G A N B MIDDLE SEAPOINT R NEW ROSS E A EA J L R T K SAOIRSE N Z

E ASGARD MERRION C BOYD ZEBRA ILL A H UTH A TH R N O R L E S S E

A A A X S A HARBOUR V MOLLY SOUTH BURFORD EAST TURNING SALTHILL PIER Y P W T WEST PIER STARTING HUT OMEGA POLDY

BAY Q R XC60 X DUN LAOGHAIRE Battery NO GO BLACK AR RED EA ISLAND ORANGE 40FT BATHING AREA BULLOCH

HUT WEST PIER

NO GO MUGLINS

DALKEY ISLAND

CHART OF

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