Centreboard Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions

Avalon Sailing Club Limited

Old Wharf Reserve 28b Hudson Parade Clareville Beach

Postal Address: PO Box 59 Avalon Beach NSW 2107

Phone: 02 9918 3637 (Clubhouse) Sundays only Website: www.avalonsailingClub.com.au Email: [email protected]

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Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 Table of Contents

Centreboard Divisions 3 Blue Division: 3 Red Division: 3 Gold Division: 3 Wind Strengths 3

Safety Notes 3 Advice about Capsizes 4 Advice to Response Boat Operators 5

Section 1 - Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions 6

Section 2 - Course A (Gold AM) 10 Manly Junior, O’pen Skiff, Flying 11, Spiral 11

Sections 3 - Course B (Gold PM) 13 Laser Full Rig, International 420, International 29er, Finn, Spiral, Flying 11 and O’pen Skiffs 13

Race Management 16

A Guide for Spectator Boats 17

A Guide for Coach Boats 18

A Guide for Response Boats 19

Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 Centreboard Divisions Parents in each group will be rostered on to various duties around the Club, these are Blue Division: your children sailing at your Club and your help is needed to provide a safe and fun Each Sunday between 0800 and 1100hrs, learning environment. children learn the basics of safety and sailing via a three-stage program using the It is the responsibility of competitors to Club’s fleet of Puffin Pacers, Nippas and ensure that their boats comply with their Manly Juniors. Class Rules and in particular those relating to safety equipment. Note: Parents are expected to help and remain at the Club throughout the session. Wind Strengths To participate in Blue Division, sailors must Blue Group sails in winds up to a maximum be a member of Avalon Sailing Club. of 10kn in NIppas with 1 support boat Red Division: required for every 2 Nippas. Each Sunday between 0830 and 1230hrs In winds over 10kn, Blue Group sails in Red Division extends the basic skills gained Puffins only with experienced crew and one in Blue Division and provides a stepping fast large support boat minimum – kids are stone to racing in Gold Division. rotated between support boat(s) and Puffins. Red Division comprises tuition, both in the Clubhouse and on the rigging deck, plus Red Group sails in winds up to a maximum on-the-water coaching. Some groups in Red of 15kn. In winds up to 10kn a ratio of 1 will also be doing some racing during the support boat to 3 or 4 sail boats. However, morning, later in the season. when the wind is above 10kn this requires a ratio of 1 support boat to 2 or 3 sail boats. To be eligible to participate in Red Division, Additional resources (support boats and sailors must be a member of Avalon Sailing coaches) are made available from Blue as Club, have completed Blue Division or they will be in Puffins. similar learn to sail program and have their own boat or regularly crew with a boat Gold AM Novice sail in winds up to 17kn. owner. Gold AM Open and Gold PM sail in winds Gold Division: up to 25kn. Each Sunday Avalon Sailing Club organises racing for Manly Juniors, Flying 11s, Spirals, Lasers, and O’pen Skiffs. Gold Division sailors must be a member of Avalon Sailing Club, own their own boat or have a regular crew position with a boat owner. MJs, Silver O’pen Skiffs, novice Flying 11’s and novice Spiral races start at 1100hrs. Open Flying 11s. Gold O’pen Skiffs, Open Spirals and other classes at 1330/1400hrs. Crews should allow adequate time to rig and get to the start area. Coaching is provided for the novices in the morning Gold Group and for all Gold sailors on nominated days throughout the season additional to the regular Sunday races. Additional parent supervised sessions may be conducted during the week. 3

Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 Safety Notes weather or where essential gear has been broken or lost: i. hold the boat with mast on the Advice about Capsizes water with one crew on the Capsizing is a perfectly normal part of centreboard, dinghy sailing, and if treated as such, with ii. cast off all sheets and halyards, proper procedure and a few precautions, will remain that way. iii. swim the boat almost head to wind, iv. right the boat as described in 5 iii, 1. Check that ALL the crew are safe - not v. reboard, stow sail and bail, caught under sails, under the hull, or injured. vi. signal that assistance is required, vii. advise rescue launch of your 2. DO NOT leave the boat - the shortest swim is always too far and the boat is condition and that of your crew, more visible than your head in rough viii. pass tow line through ring at bow if water. instructed to do so, 3. DO NOT SWIM AFTER GEAR that ix. loop tow line around mast 2 times, comes adrift - many boats are so x. hold the end of the tow line, buoyant when capsized that they can be xi. act as promptly as possible on the blown out of reach. instructions of the rescue boat 4. The boat won't sink, so stay calm, but if crew; they will be better able to the water is cold don't delay in righting assess the situation than you. the boat and reboarding her. In stronger breezes or near shore line: 5. To right the boat in conditions where the i. allow the boat to turn “turtle” capsize has been caused by upside down, carelessness and not by stress of ii. do not swim away or under the weather or gear failure: i. uncleat all sheets and make sure boat to “get” something, they are free, iii. climb up onto the upturned boat, ii. swim the boat almost head to wind holding onto the centreboard is and have the crew hold her there, best, iii. right the boat, bringing her up to iv. attract the attention of a support windward by leaning on the boat and listen to their directions. centreboard and pulling up on the v. gunwale, shroud, trapeze wire or the bight of the weather jib sheet, pulling the stopper knot into the fairlead; be careful not to pull her over on top of you, iv. reboard the boat, over the transom if crew weights are unequal or if the boat is unstable, otherwise over the gunwale, v. bail out and/or sail out the water through any automatic bailing device fitted, vi. continue sailing. 6. To right the boat in conditions where the capsize has been caused by stress of

Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 and mandatory that the engine is switched Advice to Response Boat Operators off when recovering crew out of the water Priorities into the safety boat. The wrist strap must be In an emergency, the priority is to ensure worn when the engine is running. the safety of SAILORS not BOATS. Drifting Leave the Boat on the Nearest Beach or anchored boats can be picked up later. In extreme weather conditions, if it is If Response Boat Crews believe that ‘crews necessary to take the boat in tow don't are at risk’ they may override the Sailing attempt to tow it back to the Club. If the Instructions and issue a directive that the crew is OK leave both them and boat on the crews in question are to be rescued. nearest beach, inform the Race Equity Officer/OOD of the action taken and return to duty on the course. In responding to situations, the provision of assistance by Response Boats must not be Towing Boats Back to the Club influenced by the Club to which the sailing Where the situation is stabilised, the Race boat or the responding boat belongs. All Officer/OOD will decide the order in which boats requiring assistance must be treated boats should be towed back to the Club and equally on the basis of need. which Response Boats can be released Look after the Crew First from rescue duty for towing. People have priority over boats and if the Response Boats must operate under the crew is injured, showing signs of Race Officer/OOD direction, as he/she will hypothermia or frightened, ensure that it is be in the best position to set priorities. safe to move them, then they should be One Response Boat taken on board the Response Boat and their Only one Response Boat should assist or condition assessed. stand-by a boat requiring assistance unless If they need urgent attention the Response the first boat has requested additional help. Boat crew should explain the situation to the All other Response Boats should remain on Race Officer/OOD and seek direction as to station and watch out for other boats what to do. If serious, the Race requiring assistance. Officer/OOD will contact the Water Police for assistance. Only Give Assistance if it is urgently needed In extreme weather conditions, the safest state for a dinghy may be upside down in deep water with the crew either sitting on it or hanging on alongside. If the boat is not damaged, then experienced and appropriately dressed crews will often prefer to stay in that position until the wind strength reduces, then right their boat and sail home. Ensure Engine is switched off when the response boat is close to crew in the water. Wear the wrist safety strap whenever the engine is running. When rescuing and assisting crew in the water, response boat skippers must be extra vigilant with regards to the propeller. As such it is recommended that the engine is switched off whilst crew are in the water, 5

Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 Section 1 - Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions

These instructions apply to all Gold division sailors whether sailing in the Morning ASC races or the Combined Fleet Southern Course (A) or Northern Course (B) 1. Rules 1.1. All races will be sailed in accordance with the Australian Sailing 2017 - 2020 Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), the Australian Sailing Special Regulations and the current Class rules of the classes competing (except as any of these are altered by this Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions). 1.2. All boats must comply with the Australian Sailing 2017 - 2020 Special Regulations Part 2 for Off the Beach Boats. Where the current class rules of competing boats are of a lesser standard than the Special Regulations then the latter will prevail. 1.3. Any boat may be inspected before or after a race. Any boat found not to be complying with Class rules or Australian Sailing Special Regulations may have her entry refused or rejected, recorded as Did Not Start (DNS) or Disqualified (DSQ) as appropriate. 1.4. The organising authority is Avalon Sailing Club (ASC) in conjunction with Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) and Bayview Yacht Racing Association (BYRA). 2. Eligibility and Entry 2.1. Every boat competing must be on the Centreboard Register 2019/2020. 2.2. All applications for entry shall be made on the prescribed Entry Form. Any boat competing, which has not completed and lodged their Entry Form, will not receive Series Points. 2.3. All boats shall be covered with adequate Public Liability and Third Party Property insurance to the sum of at least $10,000,000 (ten million dollars). 2.4. Casual entries may be received from members of other AS affiliated Clubs and shall pay an entry fee; this will be deemed to satisfy Sailing Instruction 3.1. 3. Nomination of Helmsperson 3.1. The helmsperson of each boat contesting a series shall be nominated on the Entry Form. No change of helmsperson will be allowed without prior written approval of the Centreboard Committee. 4. Schedule of Races 4.1. Races are scheduled as per the Consolidated Program of Events 2019 - 2020, and relevant sections as per additional Sailing Instructions. 5. Notices to Competitors 5.1. Notices to competitors will be posted on the Notice Board located at the Clubhouse. 6. Amendments to Sailing Instructions 6.1. Any change in Sailing Instructions, including course changes will be posted on the Notice Board before 1000hrs on the day it will take effect. A copy of any amendment to Sailing Instructions may also be available from the Committee Vessel. 6.2. Any change in the schedule of races will be made at least four days prior to the race it will affect.

Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 7. Signals Made Ashore 7.1. Signals made ashore will be displayed on the flagstaff, located in front of the Clubhouse. 7.2. Code flag "AP" with two sound signals (one when lowered) when displayed ashore means: ‘Races not started are postponed’. The Warning Signal will not be made less than 45 minutes after the “AP” is lowered ashore. This alters RRS Race Signals. 8. Fleets and Divisions 8.1. The Centreboard Committee will classify all entered boats into Fleets or Divisions and reserves the right to re-classify any boat at any time after the completion of a Series or Point Score. 9. Starting Procedure 9.1. Races will be started using a three-minute sequence. Times will be taken from the visual signals; any failure of the sound signal shall be disregarded. Boats shall not start later than 10 minutes after their starting signal Signal Flag and Sound Time before start

Warning Division Flag up 1 sound 3 minutes

Preparatory P Flag up 1 sound 2 minutes

One minute P Flag down 1 long sound 1 minute

Start Division Flag down 1 sound 0 minutes

10. Scoring 10.1. Low-point scoring system, Appendix A of the Racing Rules applies including A9. 10.2. One race constitutes a Series. 10.3. Any competitor included on the Duty Roster on application to the Race Committee may receive average points for the races held on the days rostered for duty, provided that the competitor performs such duty. The calculation of average points is at the discretion of the Race Committee and not grounds for redress. This amends RRS 63.1 and Appendix A5. 10.4. Any Competitor who is unable to compete in one or more races due to participation in another Class Regatta, Race, Championship or special event whilst representing ASC may seek relief from the race committee, being average points of that competitor over the series in question. The Race Committee shall consider the application having regard to the ‘Regattas etc.’ listed in the ASC Calendar. 11. Protests 11.1. All protests and requests for redress shall be lodged in accordance with RRS 61 and 62 and shall be delivered to the Race Committee of the protester’s home Club within 90 minutes of her finish. A boat not finishing shall submit a Protest or Request for Redress within 90 minutes of the incident.

Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020

11.2. Protests Hearings between competitors from different Clubs or Requests for Redress shall be arranged by the Duty Club, which shall nominate a Protest Committee acceptable to the Race Committees of all Clubs which the interested parties belong. 11.3. Initially protests may be heard by Mediation held as soon as possible after lodgement of a protest. The Mediator will meet with the Protestor and Protestee and conduct a Mediation Hearing as fully described in Sailing Instructions 23. 11.4. Protests will be heard at the Clubhouse in the order of receipt if practical. For all Class and Division Races, protests may be heard as soon as possible after the finish of the protest time, or protests may be heard at the Clubhouse on the following Wednesday night. A notice will be posted on the Club's Notice board after the finish of protest time to inform competitors where and when there is a hearing in which they are parties to protest or named as a witness. These notices are deemed to fulfil the requirements of RRS 63.2. 12. Protest Mediation 12.1. A Mediation Hearing may be conducted for all protests lodged in accordance with RRS 61, which allege an infringement of RRS Part 2 or Part 4. Such hearings will be held subsequent to Protest being lodged and prior to the protest hearing. 12.2. The time and place of the hearing will be decided by the Mediator and such advice may be given verbally. One representative of each boat shall attend the Hearing and no witnesses shall be allowed. The Mediator shall decide the manner in which the testimony is given. 12.3. The Mediator will be appointed by the Protest Committee and may be a member of a subsequent Protest Committee. Should the protest proceed to a protest hearing then the Mediator may be called as a witness at that hearing. 12.4. After taking testimony at a mediation hearing the Mediator shall make one of the following conclusions:- i. The protest does not comply with RRS 61 and the Protestor may withdraw the Protest. ii. The Protest shall proceed to a Protest Hearing. (This may be because RRS other than Part 2 or Part 4 are or may be involved, or because evidence is too complex or divergent to reach a reasonable conclusion, or due to the apparent severity of the alleged infringement, or for any other reason decided by the Mediator.) iii. There was no infringement and the Protestor may withdraw the Protest. iv. There has been an infringement by one or more boats involved, the Infringing boat(s) may accept scoring points equal to the finishing place midway between the boats actual finishing place and a disqualification, and if so accepted the Protestor shall withdraw the Protest. (Half points shall be disregarded and the points of other boats shall not be adjusted.) 12.5. A Mediation Hearing shall not be reopened. Conclusions of a Mediator shall not be subjected to appeal nor be grounds for redress.

13. Briefing 13.1. A mandatory briefing for all helms persons or crew will be held at approximately 1255hrs each race day in the Clubhouse.

Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 14. Signing On and Off 14.1. Helms persons or Crew shall sign on the appropriate sheet immediately after the briefing prior to starting, and sign off within one hour of finishing or retiring from the last race of the day. The ‘Sign On’ will be located adjacent to the Canteen and the ‘Sign Off’ will be located adjacent to the Canteen. Boats not finishing shall advise the Committee Vessel or Race Officers and ‘Sign Off’. 14.2. Boats who fail to ‘Sign On’ ashore or ‘Sign Off’ may be scored DNS for the first race of the day. This amends RRS 63.1 and Appendix A5. 15. Safety Regulations 15.1. Boats not finishing must advise the ASC/ BYRA/ RPAYC Committee Vessel and then can be towed back to their respective Clubs or another safe location by rescue or Committee Vessels. 15.2. All Competitors shall wear, whilst afloat, a personal floatation device that complies with Australian Sailing Special Regulations Part 2 for Off the Beach Boats. 15.3. Any competitor who is observed by the Race Committee to be in breach of General NOR 15 shall be scored DSQ. This does not limit the ability of the Protest Committee to take action under RRS Part 5, Section C. This amends RRS 63.1 and Appendix A5. 16. Recalls 16.1. Individual Recalls shall be in accordance with RRS 29.1. Boats on the course side of the starting line MAY be identified by voice. 16.2. General Recalls shall be in accordance with RRS 29.2. 17. Keeping Clear of The Starting and Finishing Line 17.1. Boats whose Preparatory Signal has not been made shall keep clear of the starting area and of boats whose Preparatory Signal has been made. The Race Officer may advise boats not starting, by hailing them. 18. Prohibited Water (Ranks as an Obstruction) 18.1. The area of water between the Registered Moorings and the adjacent shoreline inside Pittwater including Scotland Island shall be considered as PROHIBITED WATER (i.e. continuing obstruction) for boats that are racing. All Navigational Marks shall be passed on their designated side. 19. Radio Communications 19.1. Except in an emergency, a boat shall neither make radio transmissions while racing nor receive radio communications not available to all boats. These restrictions also apply to mobile telephones.

20. Coaching 20.1. Any person may coach the Silver Fleet or Novice Fleet competitors, but only if approval has been given by the Race Officer. One Designated Official Club Coach from each Club on the day may coach any competitors at any time, if flying a yellow flag.

Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 20.2. Coaching of such competitors does not constitute grounds for protest under RRS 41 (Outside Help). 21. Handicaps 21.1. Handicaps will be determined according to an arbitrary method appropriate to each class and agreed to by the Race Committee. 22. Prizes 22.1. Season Prizes and Perpetual Trophies (where appropriate) will be awarded to first, second and third place getters. Other prizes will be awarded at the discretion of the Race Committee. 23. Liabilities of Competitors 23.1. All those taking part in any race do so at their own risk and responsibility. ASC is not responsible for the seaworthiness of a boat whose entry is accepted or the sufficiency or adequacy of its equipment. 23.2. Attention is drawn to RRS Fundamental Rule 4 which states: “The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone.”.

Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 Section 2 - Course A (Gold AM)

Manly Junior, O’pen Skiff, Flying 11, Spiral 1. Rules 1.1. Rules shall be as per Section 1 - Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions paragraph 1, of the ASC Mainsheet 2019 – 2020. 1.2. As per Section 1 - Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions paragraph 14.1, all competitors must sign on before racing and sign off within one hour of the completion of racing. 2. Schedule Of Racing 2.1. As per the ASC Centreboard Consolidated Program of Events 2019 - 2020. 2.2. Up to four (4) races will be raced per race day. 3. Entry 3.1. As per Section 1 - Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions paragraph 2, of the ASC Mainsheet 2019 – 2020. 4. Class Flags 4.1. Class Flags will be: Division 1 ‘Numeral Pennant 1’ Manly Junior Open Division 2 ‘Numeral Pennant 2’ Manly Junior Novice Division 3 ‘Numeral Pennant 3’ Red Group Division 4 ‘Numeral Pennant 4’ O’pen Skiff Division 6 ‘Numeral Pennant 6’ Flying 11 Novice 4.2. A Class’ Numeral Pennant may be replaced by their official Class Flag. 5. Racing Area 5.1. The Racing shall be conducted on the waters of Pittwater, in the approximate area between ASC and Longnose Point (on the opposite shore). At times the racing area maybe moved further North or South to take advantage of better sailing conditions. In this event, competitors will be advised during the Briefing. 6. The Start 6.1. Will be between the Start Mark and the flagstaff displaying an orange flag on the Race Committee Vessel. 7. Starting Times 7.1. The first warning shall be made at 1100hrs on each scheduled round. 8. The Finish 8.1. Will be between the Finish Mark and the flagstaff displaying a blue flag on the Race Committee Vessel 9. Time Limit 9.1. The Time Limit for all classes is 15 minutes after the first boat finishes, or after the Time Limit, whichever is later will be scored DNF (Did Not Finish).

Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 10. Marks 10.1. The start mark will be a Flag Mark. 10.2. The finish mark will be a red cylindrical buoy. 10.3. Marks 1, Mark 2 and Mark 3 will be inflatable yellow cylindrical buoys. 10.4. Mark 3 may be replaced by using the finish mark. 11. Scoring 11.1. Dropped races shall apply as follows: 4 or less races sailed all races will count 5 – 9 races sailed: one (1) worst score shall be discarded 10 – 14 races sailed: two (2) worst scores shall be discarded 15 or more races sailed: three (3) worst scores shall be discarded 12. Courses 12.1. The diagram below (12.3.) shows the courses to be sailed, including the order in which marks are to be passed, and the side on which marks are to be left. 12.2. Boats shall round all marks to port. 12.3. Course Area A Division 1 – Manly Junior Open Start – 1 – 2 – 3 – 1 – Finish Division 2 – Manly Junior Novice Start – 1 – 2 – Finish Division 3 – Red Group Start – 1 – 2 – Finish (or as advised by coaches) Division 4 – O’pen Skiff # Division 4 O’pen Skiff will start with Division 1 using the Division 1 flag unless otherwise advised Start – 1 – 2 – 3 – 1 – Finish Division 6 – Flying 11 Novice Start – 1 – 2 – 3 – 1 – Finish

Notes: Divisions may be combined.

Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 Sections 3 - Course B (Gold PM)

Laser Full Rig, International 420, International 29er, Finn, Spiral, Flying 11 and O’pen Skiffs 1. Rules 1.1. Rules shall be as per Section 1 - Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions paragraph 1, of the ASC Mainsheet 2019 – 2020. 1.2 As per Section 1 - Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions paragraph 14.1, all competitors must sign on before racing and sign off within one hour of the completion of racing. 2. Schedule of Racing 2.1. As per the ASC Centreboard Consolidated Program of Events 2019-2020. 2.2. Club Championship rounds, up to three (3) races will be raced per race day. 2.3. Except on Club Championship rounds, up to four (4) races will be raced per race day. 2.4. No warning signal to be made after 1600hrs. 3. Entry 3.1. As per Section 1 - Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions paragraph 2, the ASC Mainsheet 2019 – 2020. 4. Class Flags Class Flags will be: Division 1 ‘Numeral Pennant 1’ Open Division 2 ‘Numeral Pennant 2’ Laser Full Rig Division 3 ‘Numeral Pennant 3’ Spiral Division 4 ‘Numeral Pennant 4’ 29er / 49er FX Division 5 ‘Numeral Pennant 5’ 420 Division 6 ‘Numeral Pennant 6’ Flying 11 Division 7 ‘Numeral Pennant 7’ Finn Division 8 ‘Numeral Pennant 8’ O'pen Skiff 5. Racing Area 5.1. The race areas shall be Pittwater Courses, normally sailed in “the pond” area between ASC and Scotland Island, but may be moved further North or South depending on the breeze which may include south of Scotland Island. 6. The Start 6.1. Will be between the Start Mark and the flagstaff displaying an orange flag on the Race Committee Vessel. 7. Starting Times 7.1. The first warning shall be made at 1400hrs on each scheduled round.

8. The Finish 8.1. Will be between the Finish Mark and the flagstaff displaying a blue flag on the Race Committee Vessel.

Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 9. Time Limit 9.1. The time limit for all classes doing Course 1 or 2, except Open, shall be one hour for the first boat to finish. Boats finishing more than 15 minutes after the first boat in each class finishes, will be scored DNF (Did Not Finish) 9.2. The time limit for Open and other classes doing Course 3 shall be 2.5 hours for the first boat to finish. Boats finishing more than 30 minutes after the first boat finishes, will be scored DNF (Did Not Finish). 10. Marks 10.1. The Start Mark will be an ASC Flag Mark. 10.2. The Finish Mark will be a round red mark. 10.3. Mark 1, Mark 2 and Mark 3 will be inflatable yellow cylindrical buoys. 10.4. Mark 1a, Mark 2a and Mark 3a will be tall orange Fluorescent BYRA marks. 11. Scoring 11.1. Dropped races shall apply as follows: 4 or less races sailed: all races will count 5 - 9 races sailed: one (1) worst score shall be discarded 10 – 14 races sailed: two (2) worst scores shall be discarded 15 or more races sailed: three (3) worst scores shall be discarded 12. Courses 12.1. The diagram below, section 12.3. shows the courses to be sailed. All marks are to be left to Port unless the Race Committee vessel displays a Green (Starboard) flag at or before the Warning Signal for the first class to start, which indicates all marks are to be left to starboard. 12.2. A board displaying the course will be displayed by the Race Committee Vessel. When no course board is shown, fleets shall sail Course 1. 12.3. Course Area B Division 1 – Open NS14: Start – 1a – 2a – 3a – 1a – 3a – 1a – 2a – 3a – 1a – 2a – 3a – 1a – Finish TS16: Start – 1a – 2a – 3a – 1a – 3a – 1a – 2a – 3a – 1a – Finish 49er/B14/Moth/Cherub/Contender/Int Canoe: Start – 1a– 3a – 1a – Finish Division 2 – Laser Full Rig Course 1: Start – 1 – 3 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 1 – Finish Course 2: Start – 1 – 3 – 1 – 3 – 1 – Finish Course 3: Start – 1a – 2a – 3a – 1a – 2a – 3a – 1a – Finish

Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020

Division 3 – Spirals / Laser Radial Course 1: Start – 1 – 2 – 3 – 1 – Finish Course 2: Start – 1 – 3 – 1 – Finish Course 3: Start – 1a – 2a – 3a – 1a – 2a – 3a – 1a – Finish Division 4 – 29er / 49erFX Course 1: Start – 1a – 3a – 1a – Finish Course 2: Start – 1a – 3a – 1a – 3a – 1a - Finish Division 5 – 420 Course 1: Start – 1 – 2 – 3a – 1 – Finish Course 2: Start – 1 – 3a – 1 – Finish Course 3: Start – 1a – 2a – 3a – 1a – 2a – 3a – 1a – Finish Division 6 – Flying 11 Course 1: Start – 1 – 2 – 3 – 1 – Finish Course 2: Start – 1 – 3 – 1 – Finish Course 3: Start – 1a – 2a – 3a – 1a – 2a – 3a – 1a – Finish Division 7 – Finn Course 1: Start – 1 – 3 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 1 – Finish Course 2: Start – 1 – 3 – 1 – 3 – 1 – Finish Course 3: Start – 1a – 2a – 3a – 1a – 2a – 3a – 1a – Finish Division 8 – O'pen Skiff Course 1: Start – 1 – 2 – 3 – 1 – Finish Course 2: Start – 1 – 2 – Finish Course 3: Start – 1 – 3 – 1 – Finish

Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 Race Management

The Pittwater Combined Fleet Racing is carried out under Sailing Instructions and a Race Management Plan agreed between the three Clubs. For the safe conduct of racing it is essential that all powerboats on and around the course understand and follow the intent of these documents. The basic principles are as follows: 1. The Centreboard Race Officer (RO) is the person responsible for the conduct of combined fleet racing and on-the-water management of incidents. 2. Racing may be abandoned or postponed by any of the following people through the RO: ● Race Officer (RO) in charge of the fleet, ● Officer of the Day (OOD) of any relevant combined fleet Club, ● Safety representative of any relevant combined fleet Club. 3. Accordingly, all on course communication must be through the RO or by phone to one of the Clubs for relay to the RO. ● Any incident should be reported to the RO immediately, preferably before responding or in an emergency, as soon as practically possible. This applies to all support boats, including coach and spectator boats, which observe and/or assist in an incident. 4. All spectators, coaches and officials must meet the following requirements in regard to their conduct during any activity held or sanctioned by the Pittwater Combined Fleet: i. Place the safety and welfare of the competitors/participants above all else. ii. Accept responsibility for all actions taken. iii. Be impartial. iv. Avoid any situation, which may lead to a conflict of interest. v. Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction. vi. Value the individual in sport.

Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 A Guide for Spectator Boats

Spectators are encouraged to follow the fleet in order to share the excitement of the combined fleet racing and to provide a valuable backup to the Clubs’ response boats in the event of adverse conditions. However, for the safety of competitors, spectator boats must: 1. Remain outside the Course Area/Spectator Exclusion Zone as shown in the diagram. 2. Stay 50m clear of competitors, course marks, and start and finish lines. 3. Minimise wash by moving at low speed. 4. Report any concerns about capsized or overdue boats to one of the response boats or by phoning the Officer-of-the-day at one of the following Clubs: 5. Avalon Sailing Club – 9918 3637, BYRA – 9999 2648, RPAYC – 9998 3700. 6. Only render assistance in the case of an emergency or if requested to assist by a race official. 7. Follow the instructions of race officials at all times.

Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 A Guide for Coach Boats

Coaching is an essential element in the development of our young (and not so young) sailors. One designated Official Club Coach for each Club is permitted within the Course Area and may coach any competitor at any time. The designated coach boat is to display a yellow flag. In addition, each novice competitor may have one coach boat within the course area. These boats should also display a yellow flag. Prior to the commencement of the start sequence, all Coach Boats (including those supporting novices) must advise the Centreboard Race Officer that they are on course. All Response Coach Boats must respond at any time to requests by a Response Boat or Committee Boat for the Coach Boat to check on the safety of a nearby racing boat which has capsized or is otherwise showing signs of acting in a distressed or unusual manner, or may do this on their own initiative.

Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 A Guide for Response Boats

Response Boats will generally patrol allocated zones as in the diagram below, and generally, with the exception of the Novice Fleet Patrol, should stay outside the course area, so as not to themselves constitute an obstruction or hazard to racing craft.

1. Prior to the start of each race, Clubs should advise the Centreboard Race Officer (RO) of the Response, Coaching and Committee Boat resources that Club has available for the day, including radio call signs.

2. Positioning of response boats shall be as follows: ● RPAYC – when more than one boat is available (generally), will patrol from the outer windward mark to one-third the way along the first reaching leg.

Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 ● ASC – when more than one boat is available (generally), one will patrol from the outer wing mark to one third back along the first reaching leg. The second will patrol Start / Finish and bottom mark area. 3. Once on course, all Response and Coach Boats should report in to the RO to check radio reception. 4. Response Boats should move to their station prior to the first dinghies reaching their allocated patrol area. 5. All response boats should be keeping watch for any racing boat in need of assistance inside of the course area as well as along the defined legs of the course. 6. All response boats should keep a look out for any powerboat or non-racing yacht crossing the race area and posing a risk to those racing. If there is time seek advice from the RO, do so, otherwise request the vessel to go around the race area – this needs to be done diplomatically! 7. All boats should remain in their allocated patrol areas until directed by the RO to change area or come ashore. 8. Response Boats should maintain a station that is outside the normal stream of racing craft. For the windward leg, this means outside the lay lines being used by the majority of racing boats. 9. Any incident or situation which Response Boats believe requires action should be reported to the RO immediately and, unless safety requirements dictate otherwise, before any action is to be taken. 10. If a Response Boat observes a boat capsize or otherwise behave in a distressed or unusual manner it should visually check on the safety of the crew. 11. In an emergency the priority is to ensure the safety of competitors not their boats. 12. All boats requiring assistance must be treated equally on the basis of need. 13. All race management boats are to be driven in such a manner that will not cause any disturbance to competing yachts. 14. Radio Communication between Response Boats should relate to Race Management and safety issues only, be in accordance with radio protocol and be kept brief and to a minimum. 15. Response Boats may only leave the course area with the agreement of the RO, including towing or shadowing yachts to shore/Club. 16. Response Boats should do a sweep of their area at the end of racing to ensure that all yachts are off the course area.