LOUIS VUITTON AMERICA’S CUP WORLD SERIES ON-WATER GUIDE LVACWS CHICAGO | ON-WATER GUIDE

Please monitor VHF Channel 20 for Race Updates and Commentary.

For the first time in history, America’s Cup racing is coming to a freshwater racecourse as the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Chicago welcomes the best sailors in the world June 10-12, 2016! This is a spectacle for the entire boating community to experience and we look forward to welcoming fans from around the country to our lakeshore racecourse. Planning on enjoying the racing from your boat? Here’s what you need to know.

On-Water Race Course Viewing On-water viewing of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Chicago is free to the public (though fans who have purchased Boaters Pass tickets in advance will have access to the Chicago Harbors Boaters Pass Viewing Zone to the north of the course). To maintain the safety of the event, please be advised of the following if you’re planning on watching from your boat: CLIFF NOTES: ›› A USCG Safety Zone has been established for the America’s Cup racing, there are penalties for entering the zone. ›› This zone runs from Navy Pier on the North to the Monroe Harbor Entrance on the South, all inside the outer Chicago Harbor break wall. ›› It will not be possible to transit from the South Side of the Zone (i.e., Chicago Lock & Monroe Harbor) to the north side of the Zone (i.e., Playpen) without going outside of the Chicago Harbor break wall when the zone is in effect. ›› A 1/10th of a mile wide Transit Lane has been set up around the Chicago Harbor Lock & Monroe Harbor break wall, PLEASE DO NOT STOP TO WATCH RACING IN THIS LANE. ›› The Safety Zone will be visually marked by Official Stake Boats which are identified by an ORANGE FLAG flying on their forestay or on the bow of their boat. ›› Official marshal boats flying GREEN MARSHAL FLAGS will patrol between the stake boats to ensure that boaters understand where the boundary is. Please follow their hails. ›› Depending on the racecourse layout, a smaller safety zone may be enacted which will allow boaters to get up closer to the action. Again the Stake Boats with their orange flags will mark the boundary of the race course zone. ›› AGAIN, PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO WATCH THE RACING FROM WITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONE.

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On-Water Race Course Viewing (cont’d) OFFICIAL DETAILS General Information The Coast Guard has established a safety zone on Lake Michigan, Chicago, Illinois, in order to protect vessels and persons from the potential hazards associated with a sailing competition. The safety zone will encompass all waters of Lake Michigan and the Chicago Harbor bounded by a line drawn from the east side of the Jardine Water Filtration Plant at 41°53.693’ N, 87°36.141’ W, then east to the Chicago Harbor break wall at 41°53.693’ N, 87°35.439’ W, then south along the break wall to 41°52.189’ N, 87°35.443’ W, then west to 41°52.184’ N, 87°36.390’ W, then north to 41°53.132’ N, 87°36.398’ W, then northeast to 41°53.206’ N, 87°36.110’ W, then northeast to 41°53.314’ N, 87°35.978’ W, then back to the point of origin at 41°53.693’ N, 87°36.141’ W (NAD 83). The safety zone will be effective from noon until 4 p.m. on June 10, 2016 through June 12, 2016. Vessels will not be allowed to enter, transit through, or anchor within this safety zone without the permission of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated representative. Contact Information The Coast Guard Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated representative may be reached by contacting the Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan Command Center at 414-747-7182 or via Channel 16, VHF FM. Civil and Criminal Penalties Pursuant to 33 U.S.C. § 1232 and 33 C.F.R. § 27.3, any person who operates a vessel in this safety zone without permission from the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or designated representative is subject to a civil penalty of up to $40,000. Moreover, any person who willfully and knowingly operates a vessel in this safety zone without permission from the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or designated representative commits a Class D felony and is subject to prosecution in federal court. Each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate violation.

ON-WATER SCHEDULE: FRIDAY–SUNDAY JUNE 10–12 ›› 12:00 p.m. – Safety Zone Activated ›› 12:30 p.m. – AC45s released from moorings ›› 1:30 p.m. – Racing Begins ›› 3:00 p.m. – Racing Ends ›› 3:30 p.m. (or once AC45s are on their moorings) – Safety Zone deactivated

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RACE VILLAGE AND NAVY PIER EVENT MAP

RACE VILLAGE and FAN ZONE RACE VILLAGE GRANDSTAND Race Village and Grandstand access General Admission ENTRANCE Tech Zone and Merchandise

GRANDSTAND SAILOR’S LOUNGE MAIN STAGE Grandstand viewing, includes Private lounge for Inside Grand Ballroom access to Race Village Grandstand ticket holders

CHICAGO CLUB BIG SCREEN DARK N’ STORMY BAR Lakeview Terrace, Rooftop CONCESSIONS Up close view of all the and Water Ring on-the-water action

DARK N’ STORMY BAR BEER GARDEN With live music

GRANDSTAND

SPECTATOR BOATS

START FINISH EVENT SITE

SPECTATOR COURSE IS CONTINGENT ON POSSIBLE BOATS * WIND DIRECTIONS W I N D *

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RACE VILLAGE SCHEDULE FRIDAY, JUNE 10: PREVIEW DAY // OPENING CEREMONY ›› 12:00 p.m. Alvalle Race Village Open ›› 1:30 p.m. Practice Racing Begins ›› 3:00 p.m. Practice Racing Ends ›› 3:00 p.m. Beer Garden Performance: Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames ›› 4:30 p.m. Beer Garden Performance: Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames ›› 7:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony – Open to all Friday ticket holders, Weekend Pass holders & Boaters Pass Holders (four Friday tickets per boat) ›› 8:30 p.m. Beer Garden Performance: Special 20s ›› 9:30 p.m. Special America’s Cup Fireworks Show ›› 9:40 p.m. Beer Garden Performance: Special 20s

SATURDAY, JUNE 11: RACE DAY 1 ›› 11:30 a.m. America’s Cup Morning Show ›› 12:00 p.m. Dock Out Show ›› 12:30 p.m. Beer Garden Performance: Jimmy Nick & Don’t Tell Momma ›› 12:30 p.m. Air Show ›› 1:30 p.m. Racing Begins ›› 3:00 p.m. Racing Ends ›› 3:30 p.m. Beer Garden Performance: Jimmy Nick & Don’t Tell Momma ›› 3:30 p.m. Sailor Q&A and Autographs ›› 5:00 p.m. Sailor Lounge* Closes ›› 5:00 p.m. Alvalle Race Village Closes ›› 5:00 p.m. Beer Garden Performance: Wall of Denial ›› 7:00 p.m. Beer Garden Performance: Wall of Denial ›› 9:00 p.m. Beer Garden Performance: Po’Boy Special ›› 10:15 p.m. AON Fireworks Show ›› 10:25 p.m. Beer Garden Performance: Po’Boy Special

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RACE VILLAGE SCHEDULE (CONT’D) SUNDAY, JUNE 12: RACE DAY 2 // FINALS ›› 11:00 a.m. Alvalle Race Village and Tech Zone Open ›› 11:00 a.m. Sailor Lounge* Opens ›› 11:30 a.m. America’s Cup Morning Show ›› 12:00 p.m. Dock Out Show ›› 12:00 p.m. Beer Garden Performance: Hank Mowrey & The Hawktones ›› 1:30 p.m. Racing Begins3:00 p.m.Racing Ends ›› 3:00 p.m. Beer Garden Performance: Hank Mowrey & The Hawktones ›› 3:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony and Sailor Autographs ›› 4:30 p.m. A Beer Garden Performance: Omar Coleman ›› 5:00 p.m. Sailor Lounge* Closes ›› 5:00 p.m. Alvalle Race Village Closes ›› 6:00 p.m. Beer Garden Performance: Omar Coleman

On-Water Race Course Viewing (cont’d) VHF CHANNEL 20 – LIVE RACE COMMENTARY We’re proud to announce that the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Chicago will broadcast the live racing commentary and updates on VHF Channel 20 for all boaters to listen to! Be sure to tune in at race time to listen to all the action unfolding in front of you. AMERICA’S CUP APP Before you head out on the water download the America’s Cup App! The free version will allow you to get race commentary and a 3D leaderboard and, with the paid version of the App, AC+, you will get a live race streaming, multi-camera selector with technical and on-board cameras and race replays. Note: AC+ is not available on the web. To download, visit: https://acplus.americascup.com/

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LVACWS Chicago Boaters Pass Come and enjoy the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Chicago from the comfort of your own boat with the LVACWS Chicago BOATERS PASS! For $149, the LVACWS BOATERS PASS entitles you to exclusive perks throughout the entire weekend: ›› Access to BOATERS PASS VIEWING ZONE to the north of the racecourse – More details below ›› Four (4) tickets to the Race Village at Navy Pier on Friday for the practice racing and opening ceremony at 7:30 p.m. on June 10 at Navy Pier ($80 value) ›› VIP tender service from your boat to Navy Pier from the north side of the race course – More details below ($10pp value) ›› Touch-and-go dock access on the southwest wall at Navy Pier – More details below ($50 value) ›› Access to America’s Cup BOATER’S BASH on Saturday and Sunday afternoon – More details below ($50 value) ›› Registration and commemorative photo of your boat crossing the Official America’s Cup finish line in the SKYLINE DASH hosted by Chicago Yacht Club on Sunday morning (priceless)

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Boaters Pass Viewing Zone – For Boaters Pass Holders Only A viewing area for boaters who have purchased the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Chicago Boaters Pass is established to the north of the safety zone. Boaters must display Boaters Pass flag on their boat while in the zone. NOTE: Depending on wind direction and course layout, Boaters Pass holders may have better viewing options elsewhere on the course. For more information on the Boaters Pass, please visit www.chicagoharbors.com Getting Around NAVY PIER TOUCH-AND-GO DOCK – For Boaters Pass Holders Only The Chicago Harbors are installing a touch-and-go dock on the west wall along the southern side of Navy Pier. Boaters will be able to use this platform to drop-off and pick-up guests during the event. Dockage will be strictly monitored. No mooring allowed. BOATERS PASS VIEWING ZONE TENDER SERVICE – For Boaters Pass Holders Only Tender service will be running between the Chicago Harbors VIP Anchorage and Navy Pier during the event. Please hail on VHF Channel 68. Navy Pier drop-off/pick-up located on the WEST WALL of the NORTH SLIP outside of Navy Pier Entrance No. 1. MONROE TENDER SERVICE Monroe Harbor tenders will operate normally during the event. Tender service will be available to take boaters and guests to boats moored at the Chicago Harbors Boater’s Bash. Guests must have an invitation to a specific boat to use this service. Fee is $10 each way.

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Chicago Harbors Boater’s Bash MONROE HARBOR, JUNE 11 & 12, 12:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. General Admission Mooring Fee: $50 per boat per day Admission Boaters Pass Holders: FREE The lakeshore’s biggest floating party is taking place in Monroe Harbor next to all the action of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Chicago! Floating only a few yards away from the racecourse, come raft your boat up while the DJ spins up the vibes, as you catch all the racing and commentary on our massive on-water LED screen! ›› Admission will be paid for on the water at the event. Guests will be given Boater’s Bash flags with admission that must be displayed while in attendance. ›› LED screen for on-water race viewing will broadcast the racing both days ›› DJ Big City will be spinning from noon – 6:00 p.m. ›› Moorings and rafting available on first-come first-serve basis ›› Tender service from Monroe Harbor to the Boater’s Bash available for $10 per person – guests arriving by tender must have an invitation to a specific boat. ›› Please bring your own fenders and mooring lines.

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SKYLINE DASH hosted by Chicago Yacht Club The Skyline Dash is a spectator boat Rally designed to include the public in the World Series event weekend. With a start from the Chicago Lighthouse and a finish at Navy Pier between the Louis Vuitton marks, this simple, easy to follow “Rally” event will start off the final day of the World Series in style. Boats: In order to qualify, each boat shall be between 22 and 75 feet in length, need to be registered thru the ACWS website, fly the ACWS-supplied Rally flag, and be able to maintain an average speed of 4.5 kts under sail and/or power. Crew: The minimum number of crew is two. Management: The Rally will be managed by the ACWS Chicago staff and Chicago Yacht Club. They will be monitoring VHF Channel 73 during the Rally. All boats are expected to monitor channel 73 during the Rally. Divisions: There will be six (6) divisions in the Rally, as follows: Sail under 30’ Starting at 0900 Sail under 35’ Starting at 0910 Sail over 35-40’ Starting at 0915 Sail over 40’ Starting at 0920 Power under 35’ Starting at 0930 Power over 40’ Starting at 0940 Course: All boats are expected to follow the course as laid out in Addendum 1 (below). The start will be between the gap in the outer harbor breakwater, leaving the Chicago lighthouse to port and the green flasher to starboard. Boats will then sail/ motor to the Harrison-Dever Crib and leave to port, sailing/motoring to the NE entrance of the outer breakwater and passing between the entrance buoys. Boats then finish off Navy Pier between the Louis Vuitton marks, with a slight pause to get their photo taken. After completion of the Rally, boats are asked to proceed over to their assigned spectator zones for the day of racing. All Rally participants must be in their designated spectator area by 1130, as the race area shuts down promptly at 1145. Spectator area designation will be announced by 0800 on Sunday morning.

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Entry fee: Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Chicago BOATERS PASS ($149) includes: ›› LVACWS Commemorative Flag ›› Invitation to BOATER’S BASH on Saturday afternoon (1200 – 1800) ›› Raft-up along the Race Course Boundary in South Monroe Harbor ›› Floating Main Stage with DJs and BIG SCREEN to view the racing ›› Registration in SKYLINE DASH hosted by Chicago Yacht Club on Sunday morning ›› Take your boat around the America’s Cup Racecourse ›› Start off at the Chicago Lighthouse and finish on the Official America’s Cup Finish Line at Navy Pier ›› Power and Sailboats between 22’ – 75’ welcome, with multiple section breaks ›› See Official Notice of Rally for more details ›› Four (4) tickets to the LVACWS Opening Ceremony on Friday, June 10 at Navy Pier ›› Commemorative photo of your boat finishing SKYLINE DASH at Navy Pier ›› Printed Viewers Guide

In event of emergency, hail U.S. Coast Guard on VHF channel 16 during event.

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LVACWSCHICAGO.COM 14 U.S. Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan Top Five Boating Safety Tips Boat Sober.

5 Safety Tip 1 Boating under the influence (BUI) is just as dangerous as drinking and driving a motor vehicle, and is just as illegal. Every boater needs to understand the risks of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs (BUI). It is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in every state. The Coast Guard also enforces a federal law that prohibits BUI. This law pertains to ALL boats, from kayaks to the largest ships. The penalties for BUI can include large fines, revocation of operator privileges and serious jail terms. File a float plan. Make sure someone knows where you are going and when you will be back! Without a float plan you are counting on someone else - a friend, neighbor, or family member to remember detailed information that rescue personnel need in order to find you. Filing a plan can make a difference in the outcome. Float Plans can be found at: floatplan-

Safety Tip 2 Tip Safety central.cgaux.org or through the U.S. Coast Guard’s free smart phone App, available on Android and Itunes stores. Safety Tip 3 Wear It! Donning a life jacket is much harder once you’re in the water, especially if you’re injured. The law states you must have a life jacket for every person on board, but the Coast Guard recommends you wear your life jacket at all times when boating. Federal law requires all children under the age of 12 wear a life jacket, but the Coast Guard also recommends that all children, regardless of age and size also wear a life jacket any time they are on a boat or near the water.

Communications. Mariners are encouraged to invest in a VHF-FM radio as the primary means of distress alerting on the water. Cell phones are unreliable. Many modern VHF-FM radios are equipped with Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This emergency feature will send a distress alert with the vessel’s information and Global Positioning Sys- tem (GPS) location at the press of a button, IF the DSC radio has been properly registered with an MMSI number and the radio is properly interfaced with the GPS

Safety Tip 4 Tip Safety in order to send an accurate position. U.S. recreational boaters can obtain an MMSI through: BOAT US 1-800-563-1536, SEA TOW 1-800-4SEATOW or the U.S. Pow- er Squadron. Most of these organizations provide MMSIs at no charge. Safety Tip 5 Vessel Safety Checks. Vessel Safety Checks are offered by experienced members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S. Power Squadrons, two of the nation’s premier volunteer boating safety organizations. A Vessel Safety Check is your best way of learning about problems that might put you in violation of state or federal laws or, worse, create danger for you or your passengers on the water. Go to www.safetyseal.net and click on “I Want a VSC” to find a Vessel Examiner near you. Take a Boating Safety Course! A Boating Safety Course provides great information for every member of the fami- ly or anyone who will ever be on or near boats. These courses cover many aspects of boating safety, from boat handling to reading the weather, “Water ‘N Kids” classes for children, to courses for experienced boaters who want to learn electronic navi- gation skills. The most popular basic courses generally have from 6 to 13 lessons to provide a foundation of operational and safety instruction.

Boaters can learn about boating safety courses in their state by going to: * * * Bonus Tip * * Bonus Tip uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/boating-safety-courses.

For immediate danger to life or property, call: *Local First Response 9-1-1 * USCG Sector Lake Michigan (414) 747 - 7182 VHF-FM 16 To report suspicious activity, call: *America’s Waterway Watch 1 - 877 - 24WATCH * National Response Center 1 - 800 - 424 - 8802 [email protected]