Avalon Club Mainsheet 2013-14

Avalon Sailing Club Limited

Old Wharf Reserve 28B Hudson Parade Clareville Beach

“For the fostering, encouragement, promotion,

teaching and above all, enjoyment of sailing

on the waters of Pittwater”

Mainsheet

Postal Address: P O Box 59 Avalon Beach NSW 2107

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

Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2013-14

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ...... II SECTION 2 - COURSE A ...... 33 COMMODORE’S WELCOME ...... 1 O’pen, Novice, Red Group, O’pen GENERAL CLUB FACILITIES ...... 2 BIC ...... 33 Clubhouse Keys and Security ...... 2 SECTIONS 3 - COURSE B (NORTHERN) ...... 35 Radios ...... 2 Full Rig, International 420, International Moorings ...... 2 , , , Flying 11, Open ...... 35 Sailing and Power Boat Training ...... 2 RACE MANAGEMENT ...... 38 Dinghy and Centreboard Storage ...... 2 A GUIDE FOR SPECTATOR BOATS ...... 39 Club Newsletter ...... 2 Social Events ...... 3 A GUIDE FOR COACH BOATS ...... 40 MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE A GUIDE FOR RESPONSE BOATS ...... 41 RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 4 COMMODORE’S REPORT (2013 AGM) ...... 43 Duty Roster ...... 4 Administration ...... 43 ROLES – WHO TO CONTACT ...... 6 Membership ...... 43 New Entranceway ...... 44 ABOUT THE AVALON SAILING CLUB ...... 7 75th ...... 45 CRUISING ...... 9 TROPHY WINNERS 2011 - 2012 ...... 46 CLUB MOORINGS...... 10 Overall Awards ...... 46 Details of moorings owned by the Club ...... 10 Yacht Division ...... 46 National Park Information ...... 10 Centreboard Divisions...... 46 Cruising Moorings ...... 11 Overall Trophies ...... 46 YACHT RACING ...... 12 MJ Novice division ...... 47 Yacht Division Trophies for 2013-2014 ...... 12 MJ Open Division ...... 47 Course Plan-Yacht Division ...... 13 O’pen BIC ...... 47 Course Table - Yacht Division ...... 14 Spiral ...... 47 Notes to Courses - Yacht Division ...... 15 F11 ...... 47 Palm Beach Yacht Club Twilight Races ...... 16 AVALON SAILING CLUB FEES 2013 - 2014 . 48 Winter Series 2014 ...... 16 ASC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (IMP) Broken Bay Interclub Challenge ...... 16 ...... 49 YACHT SAILING INSTRUCTIONS 2013-14... 17 Yacht Division ...... 49 CENTREBOARD DIVISIONS ...... 24 Pre Event Preparation...... 50 Blue Division: ...... 24 Centre Board Division ...... 50 Red Division: ...... 24 EMERGENCY CONTACTS ...... 52 Gold Division: ...... 24 Avalon Contact List ...... 52 SAFETY NOTES ...... 25 Emergencies ...... 52 Advice about Capsizes ...... 25 Clubs ...... 53 Advice to Response Boat Operators ...... 27 Weather ...... 53 Other ...... 53 SECTION 1 - NOTICE OF RACE AND SAILING INSTRUCTIONS ...... 28

Yellow Pages

Details of Office Bearers, the Membership Register, Yacht Register, Centreboard Register, Sailing Calendar and Cruising Program are included in the yellow pages of this Mainsheet. Updates and other more detailed information including race results and reports can be found on the website.

Website

www.avalonsailingclub.com.au

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COMMODORE’S WELCOME

Dear fellow members,

It is a privilege to be accepted as the new Commodore heading up a team with a great common goal and such a diverse range of skills.

Richard and his team have given us a fantastic foundation to build on for the future. With the ASC website, a new membership structure, a new entrance with disabled access and a terrific relationship with neighbours, councils and other clubs.

Like most volunteer clubs we have plenty of challenges. Our society is changing to one where people have less spare time and they would prefer to pay for services rather than to do it themselves.

However I have full confidence that we can maintain our relevance as a volunteer club with a strong place in the community.

We also have a wonderful rich history that we should be proud of, but we should also be willing to accept some change in order to keep providing the services and facilities that our members desire.

There is great value in being an ASC member especially when you come to use the club for what we are and what we offer.

Our view is the best on Pittwater, the water is crystal clear and the access is easy.

I find rowing out to your boat is a great way to wind-down and enjoy being on the water, or grab the tender on the Sunday with your crew getting ready to race.

Where else can you see the sun go down over the water, look out to a national park, enjoy a Coopers Green or a glass of wine and un-ashamedly talk boating with your friends all at the same time?

We have a very exiting season ahead of us with the 75th Anniversary topping the list. Many well-known yachtsmen had their first introduction to the sport at ASC, and, from what I’m hearing, many of them will be coming back to celebrate those fond memories, meet old friends and mix with the new generation of ASC sailors.

Another special event is the Australia Day regatta. I would like you all to keep that Sunday free and make it a special day. It is a privilege for ASC to be part of such a historic event.

Management of the Centre Board, Cruising and Yacht Race divisions are in great hands with many talented and enthusiastic people working to make our great club even better. So checkout the website to see what a great smorgasbord of activities is on offer.

I look forward to seeing you all at the club and on the water.

Jan Scholten

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GENERAL CLUB FACILITIES

The Club’s facilities are available for the enjoyment and use of all members and we encourage active participation and attendance at the Club for sailing and social activities. The club is available for members use outside of the Sunday race times. Please make sure to leave the club clean and tidy and to lock up when you leave. The club house may also be hired for formal occasions such as weddings and parties. For information on hire of the club contact Richard Rasdall. 9973 2345

Clubhouse Keys and Security

Committee members will open the clubhouse on each race day and whenever other club events or functions are scheduled. Clubhouse keys are available to members on application to Peter Hudson (0419 182461), accompanied by a refundable deposit of $50. These keys will open the front door, boatshed, side gates and the power/water box on the jetty.

Radios

Avalon Sailing Club operates a licensed base radio (VH2UK) and various mobile sets. This operates on VHF Channel 73 with an emergency/calling frequency of Channel 16.

Moorings

The Club owns a number of moorings off the Clubhouse which are available for members to rent: information on availability and charges can be obtained from Karl Nielsen (9918 9643).

Sailing and Power Boat Training

During the season, courses will be conducted for beginners in , and in power and rescue boat handling. In addition, coaching will be provided to the junior dinghy classes. Contact Kingsley Forbes-Smith (9476 6949) or David Hyde (9499 5080).

Dinghy and Centreboard Storage

Space is available inside the lower floor of the clubhouse for centreboard boats up to the size of Lasers with racks for masts. Preference will be given to regular boat users. There is also a rack for stand up paddleboats. Owners are responsible for neatness and tidiness. All enquires for internal racks, phone Ian Lanz (9973 1945). Racks are available behind the Clubhouse (external) for yacht tenders/. Owners must supply their own security chain and lock. Enquires to Karl Nielsen (9918 9643). The Clubs insurance does not cover an individuals’ property.

Club Newsletter

A newsletter (the Jibsheet) is produced periodically throughout the season, in a hardcopy and on-line format. The current, and previous, newsletters can also be downloaded from the Club Website in PDF format. Members are encouraged to submit articles and items to the editor.

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Social Events

This year is set to be a momentous one for Avalon with the 75th anniversary and there are a number of fantastic events being planned to celebrate in true Avalon fashion.

We kick off with the Opening day on Sunday 8th September, a chance for everyone to get out on the water, get to know everyone and have lots of fun.

A BYO BBQ will be held on the last Sunday of every Month after sailing (See the Club Calender to confirm dates)

The Club canteen will be open every Sunday selling their usual yummy range of Pies, Sausage Rolls, Rolls, cakes etc;

There will be the normal annual events which include, The Christmas party, The Challenger Head Race and Dinner, The Inter Club Picnic (can we win the tug of war and be Pittwater’s best again?), The Commodores ball (A not to be missed night). Please keep an eye on the Calender for dates and get them in your diary.

The Highlight of the social year is the 75th Anniversary Weekend Friday 1st November- Sunday 3rd November. We have a whole weekend of events planned, with something for everyone in the family. This will be the biggest weekend in the history of Avalon Sailing Club and we want everyone to be part of it. Keep a lookout for further details.

With all these fun and exciting events we need some willing volunteers to assist. Please contact Sue Whitlock 0416 632 021 if you can assist in anyway. If you can help at all events or just one it makes things so much easier and more fun for all.

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MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES

Duty Roster

ASC is a completely voluntary club. Volunteering and ‘helping out’ when asked is part of the core culture and ethos of the club. All management and operation of the club is done on a volunteer basis by all members and nominated parents of junior members. This covers everything from the General Committee, the various sub-committees, club maintenance and the conduct of the Sunday sailing activities. The General Committee sets the overall guidelines and operating rules of the club, which are delegated to the 'Officer of the Day' (OOD) for Sunday club activities. The OOD is usually a member of the General Committee.

The key to the efficient running of the club on sailing day is the duty roster system. We rely very heavily on the cooperation of all members to ensure that the system runs smoothly. The Roster Coordinator this year is Steve Read.

The OOD has complete responsibility for the management of all aspects of the operation of the Club on sailing days. Decisions relating to race matters will be made by the OOD in consultation with the various Division Coordinators. The OOD will also be overseeing all members rostered for duty. The OOD or relevant dinghy Race Officer should be contacting everyone on duty to confirm that they are available about two weeks before the date. However please check the Roster early and if you can’t manage the date arrange a swap and notify the OOD and Steve([email protected]) of the change. It is your responsibility to organise your replacement.

The adults rostered for Blue, Red and Gold (AM/PM) Duty will, in consultation with the OOD, manage the powerboats ensuring that all drivers are aware of their responsibilities and the requirements of the rescue boats. While the boat boys who usually crew the rescue boats are competent boat handlers and are familiar with the equipment, they need adult supervision to ensure that they are where they should be, are driving responsibly and are not wasting fuel. It is ASC policy that all drivers of ASC club boats should have a NSW powerboat boat licence.

Yachts that cannot race due to the skipper or crew being rostered on duty will be awarded average points for the race they miss, unless that race is abandoned (Maximum of one race in any series).

The jobs and responsibilities of all members rostered on duty will be allocated and explained in detail by the OOD or Division Coordinator when you arrive for duty. A guide for each role is available from the OOD and on the ASC website. Members are encouraged to plan ahead and read up on their role if it is unfamiliar, so they can arrive prepared. Unless otherwise advised by the OOD when he or she contacts you prior to your duty day, you should arrive at the Club by the time shown on the roster. At the end of the day you will be expected to help clear up and put equipment away, sweep the Clubhouse, etc. Rostered members are expected to stay on duty until the end of the session’s activities and no rostered member should leave before reporting to the OOD to ascertain that all jobs have been done.

You do not have to be a racing sailor (or parent) to help out on race days, so please let the Roster coordinator know you can help by filling in the Roster section of your personal information on the ASC website

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Some of the typical jobs to be undertaken on each race day are listed as follows:

• Assist Juniors to rig, launch and retrieve their boats, and assist with tuition

• Serve in Canteen

• Mobilise rescue boats and check safety equipment

• Man the Committee boat (start and finish races), and the /rescue boats

• Check all rescue boats and equipment, report deficiencies, mechanical faults in maintenance log book

• Clean up, sweep, dispose of garbage, etc.

• Ready marks, weights and anchors for use, and return to storage in a tidy fashion

• Monitor and maintain a safe environment for our sailors. Maintain a tidy rigging deck.

As members develop skills and capabilities in the rosters duties, they are encouraged to update their website profile to allow selection for some of the more skills-based duties.

The duty Roster for the second half of the season will be available in December.

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ROLES – WHO TO CONTACT

Task Person Contact Assisted by Boat Boy Roster Coordinator Rob Tulk 9970 6955 Centreboard Register Tracy Walker 99731586 Canteen Jean Cross 99990984 Centreboard Committee Chair Ralf Moller 0431734147 Richard Dooley Child Protection Dave Hyde 94995080 Club Historian Norm Field 9918 2710 Cruising David Evans 04380224926 Fees, Accounts Stephen Parker 9440 9063 Christine Parker Handicapper, Centreboards Steve Read 99430506 Handicapper, yachts Martin Hickling 0401149825 Insurance Stephen Parker 9440 9063 Junior Class – Blue Ian Turner 99732149 Talbot Sanderson Junior Class – Red Richard Crighton 99734927 Junior Class – Gold Richard Dooley AM 0409504299 Frank Costanzo PM Keys (clubhouse) Peter Hudson 9918 2461 Liquor Licensee Jan Scholten 9918 0345 Richard Dumas Maintenance (clubhouse) Ian Lanz 9973 1945 Peter Kidner Marks and Tackle Ralph Aldritt 9948 3197 Membership David Biddle 0404407770 Moorings, External Racks Karl Nielsen 9918 9643 internal) Ian Lanz 9973 1945 Rescue boats (maintenance) Ralph Aldritt 9948 3197 Roster Coordinator Steve Read 99430506 Safety (Centre boards) Frank Costanzo 99186339 Safety Auditor (yachts) Ian Craig 9488 7416 David Evans Club House Hire Richard Rasdall 99732345 Social Coordinator Sue Whitlock 9979-9160 Meredith Rasdall Trophies (yachts) Ross Trembath 9983 9824 Trophies (Centre boarders) Frank Costanzo 99186339 Website Steve Read 9943-0506 Kingsley Forbes-Smith Yacht Race Committee Chair Brett Stapleton 9456 2256 Toni Fox

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ABOUT THE AVALON SAILING CLUB

We are often asked "what sort of Club is Avalon, what classes do we sail, and what are the aims of the Club"? The Club is now incorporated and is limited by guarantee. However, before the Second World War it was called "The Avalon Sailing Club". It all started when an enthusiastic band of sailors grouped together on Clareville Beach and started to race VJs and, later, VSs and Moths. A reading of the early Minutes of the Club is interesting in that a surprising number of the famous racing names of today had their early training with Avalon. It can also be seen that the grandparents and parents of many of the young people sailing today are mentioned as being either members or assisting with the administration of the Club

As the number of boats racing with the Club grew in the late 40s and early 50s there was an increasing need for a Clubhouse. It was proposed that the Clubhouse should be erected at the southern end of Clareville Beach, but this site was rejected as being unsuitable. Other sites were examined and finally Council permission was obtained to build on the present site in 1956, subject to several conditions, which still apply - members must behave themselves and intoxicating liquor is not encouraged on the premises. Club members were responsible for the design, finance, and construction of the Clubhouse, the only contractors being those engaged for electrical installation, plumbing and drainage.

The objectives for which Avalon Sailing Club was established are stated in the Memorandum and Articles of Association. These objectives are to:

• Acquire and take over a growing concern, the affairs and all or any of the property, goods, chattels, credits, debits, money, books, documents and other assets and liabilities of Avalon Sailing Club.

• Foster, encourage, promote, and teach sailing on the waters of Broken Bay.

• Cooperate with other clubs in the conduct of inter-club racing and social events.

• Affiliate or cooperate with any other body or association having for its object the encouragement and development of sailing.

• Control all conditions in Club races.

It is fair to say that the Club is what it is today due mainly to the continuing support of parents and their children. It is not surprising, therefore, that the Club has become known as a 'family' Club which has as its basic ideals the teaching of sailing to the young. As the years went by, the parents, having encouraged their children to sail and race competitively, decided that they would like to 'have a go' themselves, so a progression of classes for larger boats began to appear at the Club.

This evolved to the present day Yacht Division and Cruising Division. The racing program for the Yacht Division is designed to allow members to compete in a race every Sunday, covering several trophy series; should a member only wish to race one day per month, they can still be actively competitive in that one particular series.

These notes would not be complete if they were not to acknowledge the Club's great support of inter-club racing and sailing associations. The Club members have always actively supported the sailing associations of these classes, which are raced at the Club. This applies to all of the dinghy classes presently raced: Manly Juniors, Open BIC, Flying Elevens, Spirals, Lasers and 29ers.

7 Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2013-14 Applicants for membership to the Club are asked to acknowledge that they will assist in the running of the Club which means - once or twice during the season assisting in either the canteen, on the starter's boat, on one of the various rescue boats or on the rigging deck. The normal racing day is Sunday generally from mid-September to mid-April. There are three categories of membership - family, adult and junior. No application for junior memberships are accepted unless parents are prepared to assist in the running of the Club, as set out above. The Club has always conducted its activities by way of voluntary labour under the control of the elected Committee. The canteen operates on all sailing days providing cakes, snack foods, rolls, pies and drinks; free tea and coffee is always on tap.

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CRUISING

Cruising is defined in the dictionary as “a sailing to and fro: a wandering voyage for pleasure or health”. To that appealing end, Avalon Club has a programme of cruises which offers a different destination approximately once a month.

As well, Cruisers are encouraged to participate in a number of occasional low key races which include Opening Day, Challenger Head, Two Island Race, Crews Race, Winter Series and Family Series. (These races are included in the new “Boat Owners Fee” which Cruisers pay as part of renewing their annual membership). These events are usually followed by social activities like a BBQ on the Club’s deck.

NEW this year will be occasional social evenings at the Clubhouse for pizza or BBQ with a theme and guest e.g.: “Ask a shipwright”, “Marine Radios: a refresher”. Ideas welcome.

While the 2013-2014 Cruising Calendar appears in the “yellow pages” of this Mainsheet, Cruisers should monitor the Calendar on the Club’s website which is regularly updated. The online version is also downloadable for printing. To access this Calendar and other Cruising information, navigate from the menus at the top of the home page (www.avalonsailingclub.com.au): first click on “Yachts”, then select “Yachts - Cruising”.

If there are any doubts about weather prior to a cruise, contact the Cruising Coordinator. In transit, monitor VHF Channel 77 to keep up to date with current plans.

It must be emphasised that Avalon Sailing Club in no way endorses offshore cruising events. Such cruises are by invitation between members only and each skipper is solely responsible for his boat, crew and the decision to go offshore. If you would like to join other members on offshore cruises, it is entirely at your own risk.

For those fortunate ladies and gentlemen of leisure, there is an informal cruise every Wednesday (fine weather only). Meet at the Clubhouse at 10.00 a.m. and the group will decide which boats to take out for an enjoyable day’s cruising and lunch. If you would like more information on the Wednesday cruises, please contact David Lyall (9918 2335).

Members interested in Avalon Cruising please contact David Evans. All suggestions welcome.

Cruising Coordinator: David Evans

Phone: 9973 3637

Mobile: 0438 224 926

Email: [email protected]

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CLUB MOORINGS

The Club owns and maintains seven moorings in Pittwater and the lower Hawkesbury / Cowan areas for the use of financial members of ASC who have paid a current ‘Boat Owner Fee and display a current ASC sticker with the words Boat Owner Members 2013-2014. These moorings are marked “ASC MEMBERS ONLY”. Please share the moorings with other eligible club members, both power and sail, by rafting up. Ineligible boats found occupying the moorings should be politely, but firmly, asked to leave.

Details of moorings owned by the Club

Description Location Capacity Latitude (S) Longitude (E)

America Bay SW corner , near entrance, Yellow cone 10t -33° 35.775' 151° 15.316' half way along CL2748- Coaters Rereat1 50m SE of public wharf at Yellow 20t -33° 36.253' 151° 17.740' camping area CL2197-1 Coaters retreat 2 In line with mooring 1 180m Yellow- 20t -33° 36.225' 151° 17.670' SE of wharf CL2197-2 Patonga W of jetty. Mooring has a loop Orange cone that requires your own line to 10t -33° 33.154' 151° 16.408' CL6177 be fed through Refuge Bay 1 South east corner towards Yellow Cone 10t -33° 36.090' 151° 15.133' small creek 70K01-1 Refuge Bay-2 Two out from mud flats – next Yellow Cone 10t -33° 36.110' 151° 15.124' to mooring 1 70K01-2 TowlersBay Orange Tyre NW corner towards beach -33° 37.261' 151° 17.395' CL2474 Datum: WGS84 Note Information physically verified on 23rd June 2012. Capacity updated 20th Dec 2012

A large number of public moorings are provided in Cowan Creek by the NPWS. For those wishing to spend some time in this beautiful area, Chart AUS 204 (obtainable from Chart Agencies) is recommended. There is a limit for the number of vessels on a mooring.

National Park Information

Due to the bushfire danger, gas fires only may be used on the parks, beaches and foreshore picnic areas. Wood burning barbecues may be used at Bobbin Head, Appletree Bay and Illawong Bay picnic areas. Pets are prohibited in National Parks and camping in Kuring-gai Chase is only permitted at The Basin (9974 1011). Further information can be obtained from the Park Visitor Centre (9472 8949).

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Cruising Moorings

Lion Island Patonga

Hawksbury River

J Challenger Head erus alem Bay Cowan Creek America Bay The Basin Refuge Bay Coasters Retreat

Co

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a Cottage n d

point c a n Towlers d l e Bay

c r e Smiths creek e ASC k

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YACHT RACING

Avalon Sailing Club’s racing calendar has something for everyone – you don’t have to race full-on to enjoy and do well – you can even learn while you race. Unlike other clubs, our program has three unique elements. • You can choose to race in only one series, with usually one heat per month • You can race on a different style of course each Sunday of the month • The Family Race is held on the last Sunday of each month - choice of spinnaker or no spinnaker, low stress handicap start.

Family Races are a great introduction to racing where you can take the kids along, and afterwards enjoy a BBQ on the best deck in Pittwater amidst new friends. There are also single day events, such as Opening Day, Australia Day, and the Two Island Race. Hallets Beach Race & Crews Race. Please see the calendar on the website.

If you prefer not to carry a spinnaker, the handicapper will provide an appropriate allowance.

Yacht Division Trophies for 2013-2014 Opening Day Trophy Scratch start, spinnaker race in conjunction with Heat 1 of the Retriever Blue Water Shield: A handicap series raced on courses which include a mark laid offshore from Lion Island. (Scratch start). Koolong Trophy: A handicap series raced on courses within Pittwater, sailed concurrently with Blue Water Shield. (Scratch start). Quartet Bowl: A handicap series raced on courses that include a mark laid off Juno Point. Six heats, with five to count (Handicap start). 12.30pm start Retriever Trophy: A handicap series raced on courses within Pittwater. Six heats, with five to count (Scratch start). Family Races: Individual handicap races sailed on a short course within Pittwater. Spinnakers optional, handicap start. BYO BBQ follows on the Club deck Hurrica Trophy: A handicap trophy for the best performing ‘Inshore’ yacht in the series RT, QB & KT. The winner is the yacht with minimum points from all races in the series calculated on corrected times. Shaz II Trophy: A scratch trophy for the fastest yacht in the Club. The winner is the yacht with minimum points from all races in the three major trophy series (BWS/KT RT & QB) when calculated on the basis of scratch results. Commodore's A handicap trophy for the best performing ‘Offshore’ yacht in the Club. Trophy The winner is the yacht with minimum points from all the races in the BWS, RT & QB series, when calculated on corrected times Van Den Bosch “For perseverance in fair weather and foul”, is awarded to the yacht Trophy competing in most events during the year, providing it has not been a prize winner in any series (an event is a series trophy race). Force 8 Cup: A handicap trophy for those yachts participating in the Friday Night Twilight races conducted by Palm Beach Yacht Club at which ASC yachts are welcomed as participants. Don McLachlan A regatta held over two days in February or March open to "wet" Etchells Regatta: (antifouled) Etchells only. Scratch and handicap results awarded.

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Box Head

Middle Head Lion Island

Li Walker Point O Juno Point Wp

J

K West Head Barrenjoey light

Challenger Head pole N

Basin Sp Soldiers Point

S

Careel Bay

Stokes Towlers Bay Ln point T Rocky Point C M ASC Rp Tp

Taylors Point Scotland Island

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Course Table - Yacht Division

Course Wind Start in Course Finish Approx Round No. Area Area Distance nm Marks Retriever and Koolong Trophy Courses 1 N M to Lp K,N,C,K,Tp M 12.1 P 2 N-NE M to Rp S,N*,K*,T,S,N,T M 12.5 P 3 NE Lp S,C,Rp,S,Rp M 7.6 S 4 NE Lp S*,N,K,Sp,N,K M 9.0 S 5 E Lp C,S,Rp Tp,C,T M 5.8 P 6 E Lp C,K,N,S*,Rp,Tp,T*S* M 11.2 P 7 SE Lp Tp,K,N,S,K,N M 11.0 P 8 SE M to T Tp,N,Tp,N M 9.3 S 9 SE-S Lp to M Tp,S,N,S,N,,T M 8.3 P 10 SE Lp C,T,N M 5.1 S 11 S M Tp,N,K,T,K M 13.1 S 12 S M to T Tp,N,C,N,S M 8.4 S 13 SW M to S Rp,T,S,Rp,S M 7.4 S 14 SW M to S Rp,Tp,S,Rp,S* M 8.1 P 15 SW M Rp S,TpNSRpS M 12.0 S 16 W M T,S,Tp,Rp,S,Tp,Rp,S M 11.0 S 17 W M T,S,C,T*,Tp* M 4.9 S 18 W M T,S*,N*,T,S M 7.9 S 19 NW-N M S,T,Tp,N,T,Tp M 8.6 P 20 NW-N M to Lp K,N,S,K,Tp M 10.8 P 21 NW M to S N,K,Tp,S* N*,Tp* M 11.8 S 22 NW M to S N,Tp*,T*,S,Sp,Tp M 9.0 P Blue Water Shield 23 M to T L # M 9.4 P 24 M to T O,N,O # M 13.8 P 25 SE M to T O,L,K,O # M 13.4 P 26 M to T O,L,O # M 11.6 P 27 M to T O,L,O,L # M 12.8 P 28 M to T L,O,L # M 12.4 S 29 M to T L,K,L # M 12.8 S 30 NE M to Rp S*,N,O,N,O M 11.7 S 31 NE M to Rp S,N*,O,L,O M 11.7 P Quartet Bowl 32 M J M 10.6 P 33 M K,J,K* M 10.8 P

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Family Race Any retriever or winter series course which does not involve K mark

Winter Series races aimed to finish by 1.30 Any Retriever course 8.6km or less also the following short courses 34 NW M-S N,S,N M 4.6 S 35 NW - NE M to Lp S,T,Tp,S,Rp M 7.3 P 36 N M Sp,S,Rp* Tp* M 4.7 S 37 NE M to Lp S, Rp,C,S M 5.5 P 38 SE - SW M to Lp Tp,T,S M 3.5 S 39 SE - SW M to Lp Tp,T,S,Lp,S M 5.5 S

* These marks are to be rounded on the opposite hand to that indicated in the last column.

# See Clause 14.5 re BWS starts. In a southerly wind the first mark for the BWS is an orange buoy laid approximately 500 metres to windward of the start to be rounded to port

Notes to Courses - Yacht Division The position of all marks is approximate only. The start area is approximate only and may vary from that in the course table. Although indication is given in the course table as to courses generally sailed in nominated events and wind directions, it should be noted that any course might be sailed for any event or in any wind direction. The following marks are permanent NSW Maritime yellow cones:

C Approx 0.3 nm WNW of ASC J Off Juno Point

N Off headline between Currawong Lp Off Longnose Point Beach and Great Mackerel Beach

Rp Off Rocky Point (north west of Sp Off soldiers Point (N of Scotland Island). Portuguese Beach)

S Off Stokes Point. Tp Off Taylors Point

T In Towlers Bay

The course number of the course to be sailed will be displayed on the Notice Board in the Clubhouse or be notified by hailing competitors from the Committee Vessel. For twilight races, the course to be sailed (RED or GREEN) will be signalled by flag from the Committee vessel. If the Race Committee decides to sail a course that is not included in the course table, that course will be displayed on the Notice Board in the Clubhouse.

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Palm Beach Yacht Club Twilight Races

Palm Beach Yacht Club will be conducting twilight races in which ASC members are invited to compete as visitors. There are two divisions. Contact the Race Director Geoff Croshaw (0410 679 395) to be allocated to the correct division and also for detailed sailing instructions and conditions of entry.

ASC yachts duly entered will have their times recorded and prizes will be awarded to these boats by the ASC race committee.

Winter Series 2014

Races for the Yacht Division will be held on the last Sunday of each month from April to August 2013. Extras may be used, but must be declared at sign on; a briefing will be held at the Clubhouse at 10:45 a.m., with a handicap start from 11:30 am. A barbecue is held on the club deck after the race, starting at about 2:30 p.m. with all family welcome

Broken Bay Interclub Challenge

The club also participates in the Broken Bay Interclub Challenge: A four race series run on a Saturday involving RMYC, ASC and the Gosford and Hawkesbury River Sailing clubs. The trophy goes to the club whose top three boats have the best score. See the website and calendar for further details

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YACHT SAILING INSTRUCTIONS 2013-14

If necessary these instructions can be altered by notice on the Notice Board in the Clubhouse by 11:30 hours (eastern standard time and eastern daylight saving time) on the day of the race, in which case code flag 'K' (Yellow / Blue vertically divided) will be flown from the Club flag mast or from the Committee Vessel.

1. RESPONSIBILITY 1.1. All those taking part in Avalon Sailing Club races shall do so their own risk and responsibility. 1.2. All boats shall be covered with their own comprehensive yacht racing insurance, adequate Public Liability & Third Party Property Insurance to the sum of at least $10 million. 1.3. Avalon Sailing Club is not responsible for the seaworthiness of any yacht whose entry is accepted or for the sufficiency or adequacy of its equipment. 1.4. Avalon Sailing Club reserves the right to refuse an entry. 1.5. Attention is drawn to the RRS Fundamental Rule 4 which states:

"DECISION TO RACE

The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone.”

2. ELIGIBILITY TO RACE 2.1. Races organised by the Club are open to yachts of classes which are sponsored by the Club and which are sailed by members of a club acceptable to the Race Committee. 2.2. Yachts will not rank as starters and will not be given a place in any event(s) in which they participate if they have: a) not completed an entry form for the race or series in which they wish to participate; and/or b) not paid the relevant race fees and other dues prior to race start, 2.3. Casual race entries may be accepted, however casual entrants will not be included in series results. A casual entry fee of $25 per race shall apply. 2.4. Yachts must comply with the safety requirements specified in Clause 10. Failure to do so will make them ineligible to rank as starters. 2.5. All yachts racing shall the Avalon Sailing Club burgee from the time of their warning signal until they cross the finishing line. Yachts must also clearly display their sail numbers, and ASC identification sticker on their hulls. Failure to do so may result in a place penalty at the discretion of the Race Committee.

3. NOMINATION OF HELMSMAN 3.1. The helmsman (who must be an ASC club member) of each boat contesting a series shall be nominated on the entry form. 3.2. No change of helmsman will be allowed for any race without prior approval of the Yacht Coordinator, subject to re-assessment of handicap.

17 Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2013-14 4. REPORTING OF STARTERS 4.1. Each boat ranking as a starter must either sign on using the appropriate register sheet in the Clubhouse.

or 4.2. Register with the Committee Vessel at the Starting Line before starting by Sailing past the stern of this vessel on starboard tack while hailing with sail number and name of yacht.

5. RETIREMENT 5.1. All yachts must advise the Yacht Coordinator immediately upon retiring. This advice may be by VHF channel 73 or telephone to the Clubhouse (phone: 9918-3637) if necessary.

6. SAIL NUMBERS AND IDENTIFICATION 6.1. All boats shall carry sail numbers in accordance with Appendix G2 RRS. 6.2. In addition, all boats shall have placed on the , externally on the transom or on both sides of the hull, in letters and figures of the minimum height nominated by Roads and Maritime and of colour contrasting to the hull: a) Registered name of the yacht; b) Registered sail number of the yacht; c) Name of the club with which the boat is registered, which may be abbreviated to the Club's initials. Each boat must also display on the transom starboard side (where possible) an identification sticker issued by the Club to financial racing and cruising members.

7. RACING RULES 7.1. Races shall be sailed under the 2013-2016 Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) and the rules of the appropriate Class Associations, all as amended by these Sailing Instructions.

8. ALTERNATIVE PENALTIES 8.1. Rule 44.1 of the Racing Rules of Sailing shall apply.

9. PROTESTS AND MEDIATION 9.1. All protests shall be in accordance with ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing Part 5. Attention is drawn to the following: a) The protest must be lodged in writing (accompanied by $5) within one and a half hours of the yacht finishing the last race of the day. b) 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 Clause 9.2. c) The protest committee will be chaired by a member of the Race Committee. Protests will be heard at the Clubhouse on the evening of the Wednesday following the race at 7.30pm unless notified otherwise. 9.2. 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.

18 Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2013-14 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.

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.

After taking testimony at a mediation hearing the mediator shall make one of the following conclusions:- a) The protest does not comply with RRS 61 and the protestor may withdraw the protest. b) 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) c) There was no infringement and the protestor may withdraw the protest. d) 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 boat’s 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). 9.3. A mediation hearing shall not be reopened. Conclusions of a mediator shall not be subjected to appeal nor be grounds for redress. 9.4. Alternative forms of mediation may be used by agreement between the skippers of the yachts involved and the protest committee.

10. SAFETY 10.1. Yachts shall comply with the safety requirements of Category 7 of the Australia Special Regulations, Part 1 for Racing Yachts and any additional requirements of Avalon Sailing Club. 10.2. The Race Committee will act as the Safety Committee. 10.3. Yachts will be required to have a safety audit by an ASC Safety Officer (yachts) and submit the completed Certificate to the Safety Officer (yachts) or Officer of the Day prior to sailing in an event. Failure to do so will make the yacht ineligible as a starter. 10.4. All yachts participating in ALL races shall carry a VHF Marine Radio and monitor channel 73. Handheld radios shall be tethered to the yacht by a lanyard.

11. RACING SCHEDULE, STARTING TIMES AND PROCEDURES 11.1. Races are as scheduled in the ASC Sailing Program as published on the ASC website. 11.2. Warning, Preparatory and Starting signals will be made in accordance with the following schedule: NOTE START TIMES DO NOT CHANGE WITH DAYLIGHT SAVING. FOR ALL QUARTET BOWL RACES THE START SEQUENCE STARTS AT 12:25. FOR BLUE WATER, KOOLONG, RETRIEVER AND FAMILY RACES THE START SEQUENCE STARTS AT 12:55

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Time QB/other Event Flag Signal

1225 / 1255 Warning signal Yacht Division 1 Numeral pennant 1 displayed 1226 / 1256 Preparatory signal Yacht Division Preparatory flag displayed 1 1229 / 1259 One minute Preparatory flag lowered 1230 / 1300 Start Yacht Division 1 Yacht Division 1 flag lowered (Numeral 2 pennant raised etc)

Division 2 same procedure as above – start 13:05

Winter Season races the following times will apply:

11:25: Warning,

11:26 Preparatory flag raised,

11:29 Preparatory flag lowered,

11:30: Start 11.3. Attention may be drawn to the above signals by a suitable sound signal. 11.4. Any of the above starting times or procedures may be varied by notice on the Notice Board in the Clubhouse, posted by 11:30 on the day of the race, in which case code flag 'K' (Yellow / Blue, vertically divided) will be flown from the Club flag mast or from the Committee Vessel. 11.5. Yachts shall race as one Division excepting in the 'Blue Water Shield' Series, where skippers may alternatively elect to sail in an inshore race series for the 'Koolong Trophy'. For starting purposes the Koolong Trophy yachts will form Division 1, and the Blue Water Shield yachts will form Division 2. 11.6. For Yachts in Family Race, Quartet Bowl and Winter Series events a handicap start will be used. The procedure will be as follows: a) Each yacht will be given a handicap (number of minutes after start 'zero') which will be listed in the Clubhouse prior to the race. It is the obligation of the skipper of each yacht to note their handicap before leaving the club. b) Numbers representing these handicaps will be displayed from the Committee Vessel stationed at or near the western end of the starting line during the starting procedure. The numbers displayed will represent minutes after start 'zero'. Therefore, “zero” will be displayed when the division flag is lowered (start signal). When its handicap number is displayed, the boat may cross the starting line in the appropriate direction. c) Attention may be drawn to flag signals by a sound. No further sound signals will be made and yachts must time their start from the displayed numbers. d) Yachts not in the act of starting should keep clear of the starting line between the preparatory signal and their handicap number.

12. COMMITTEE VESSEL AND SIGNALS 12.1. Committee Vessel:

The Committee Vessel may be any vessel as decided by the Race Committee.

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Division flags are as follows:

Yacht Division 1 Numeral Pennant 1

Yacht Division 2 Numeral Pennant 2

13. COURSES AND COURSE IDENTIFICATION 13.1. The courses to be sailed shall be as shown in the ‘Course Table-Yacht Division’, the ‘Course Plan-Yacht Division’ and the “Notes to Courses-Yacht Division’ 13.2. The course to be sailed on a race day will be displayed on the Notice Board in the Clubhouse, but any such notice shall only be advisory and could be subject to change. The actual course to be sailed will be displayed on a board on the Committee Vessel. 13.3. On occasions where weather or other circumstances make the listed courses unsuitable, the Race Committee may notify details of an unlisted course on the Notice Board.

14. MARKS 14.1. Marks will be as designated in the 'Notes to Courses - Yacht Division’’ and as follows or as modified by notice on the Notice Board in the Clubhouse. 14.2. Mark 'O' will be a yellow or orange ASC inflatable cylindrical buoy set approximately on a line between Barrenjoey Lighthouse and Box Head when the southern side of Lion island is in transit with Middle head. 14.3. Mark 'K' will be a yellow or orange ASC inflatable cylindrical buoy set in the vicinity of and inshore of Barrenjoey Head. Approximately on a line between Barrenjoy and First head 14.4. Mark 'M' will be a yellow or orange ASC inflatable cylindrical buoy, set approximately west of the Clubhouse 14.5. A red spherical buoy will be set approximately 500m to windward of the starting line for BWS starts where there is a south wind component. See Course Table-Yacht Division. Leave this mark to port before setting course to the next mark. 14.6. The Starting Mark will be an ASC flag mark.

15. STARTING LINE 15.1. The starting line for all yacht events (Including handicap starts) shall be between the signal mast displaying an orange flag on the Committee vessel and the Starting Mark . The starting mark will be either a yellow or orange ASC inflatable cylindrical buoy. 15.2. Yachts not actually engaged in starting shall keep clear of both the starting line and all competitors who are about to start.

16. FINISHING LINE 16.1. The finishing line for all Yacht class races, will be a line between the Clubhouse flag mast and a yellow or orange ASC inflatable cylindrical buoy, set approximately west of the Clubhouse, and is to be crossed from the direction of the last mark and as indicated on Course Table-Yacht Division. When approaching the finishing line, yachts must keep outside the outer line of permanent moorings, as required by Clause 22.1.

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16.2. Yachts finishing races in the Twilight Series should be prepared to record their own time and finishing positions in the event that the Committee Vessel is not on station in area 'M'. In such an event an independent record of finish time and finishing position may also be made from the Clubhouse.

17. POSTPONEMENT AND ABANDONMENT 17.1. From the Clubhouse:

Under adverse weather conditions, or for other reasons, it may be necessary to postpone or cancel races from the Clubhouse. Under these circumstances the following procedures will be adopted. a) Thirty minutes before the start of the first race a sound signal will be made from the Clubhouse and either of the following flags will be flown:

• Answering Pennant 'AP' signifying a postponement of all races.

• Code flag 'N' signifying abandonment of all races.

The appropriate Class flag(s) may be flown if applicable. b) In the event of a postponement, further sound signals will be made at 30 minute intervals and the 'AP’ pennant will remain hoisted. c) If a decision to proceed with racing is made, the 'AP' pennant will be lowered and the racing program will commence approximately 30 minutes from that time. d) If a decision to abandon racing is made the 'N' flag will be hoisted and flown for a period of one hour from the scheduled start time of the first race or 30 minutes from the time of the decision for abandonment, whichever is the latest. 17.2. From Committee Vessel a) Postponement:

• The answering pennant 'AP' will be flown. All races not started are then postponed. The warning signal will be made one minute after the 'AP' is lowered. b) Abandonment:

• The 'N' flag will be flown. All races are then abandoned.

18. SHORTENING COURSE 18.1. If the Race Committee signals a shortened course (displays code flag S with two sounds or by hailing), the finishing line shall be: a) at a rounding mark (excluding Lion Island), between the mark and the mast of the Committee Vessel (or a Response Boat) displaying code flag S and the flag(s) of the division(s) to which the shortened course applies. Yachts shall finish by crossing the finishing line in the direction from the previous mark irrespective of which side of the mark the Committee Vessel is stationed; or b) on any leg of the course, between the mast of the Committee Vessel displaying code flag S and a mark moored nearby. Yachts shall finish by crossing the finishing line in the direction of the next mark or finishing line.

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18.2. Alternatively, the Race Committee may delete a leg or legs of the course. If code flag S is attached to a rounding mark, then all further marks, until the finish line, are deleted and yachts shall round that mark on the correct side and proceed to the finish line. This alters RRS 32.2. 18.3. The Race Committee when adopting any of the above procedures to shorten the course may reposition the finishing line. This alters RRS 33.

19. RECALLS 19.1. When at her starting signal any part of a boat’s hull, crew or equipment is on the course side of the starting line, the boat shall sail completely to the pre-start side of the line before starting.

20. TIME LIMIT 20.1. The time limit will be 17:30 and in the case of Blue Water Shield Series the 'O' mark will be lifted at 17:00, and yachts that have not rounded this mark will be recorded as “DNF”. Yacht race finishing times will be recorded from the clubhouse for 60 minutes after the first yacht finishes, or up to the time limit, whichever is later. If no yacht completes the course (shortened if necessary) within the time limit, the race will be abandoned. The Committee Vessel will make two signals and display flag 'N'.

21. HANDICAP AND POINT SCORING SYSTEM 21.1. Points shall be scored in accordance with RRS Appendix A - Low Point Scoring System. 21.2. If a yacht is precluded from participating in a race due to ASC rostering or co-opting for same, or representing Avalon Sailing Club at a Regatta recognised by the Race Committee, then the yacht shall be awarded average points. The worst performance discard shall be made before the average points are calculated. This will only apply to one Roster or Regatta per series. 21.3. Handicaps will be determined by an arbitrary method and shall not be the grounds for redress by any yacht. The Race Committee reserves the right to adjust a yacht’s handicap at any time.

22. PROHIBITED WATER AND OBSTRUCTIONS 22.1. The areas of water between the outer line of all permanent moorings and the shorelines of Pittwater and Scotland Island shall be considered as 'prohibited water' for yachts that are racing. All navigational marks (e.g. Palm Beach pile.) shall rank as 'obstructions' for yachts that are racing and shall be passed on their designated side.

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CENTREBOARD DIVISIONS

Blue Division:

Each Sunday between 9:00 and 11:30 children learn the basics of safety and sailing via a 3 stage program using the club’s fleet of Puffin Pacers, Nippas and Manly Juniors. Note that parents are expected to help and remain at the club throughout the session. To participate in Blue Division, sailors must be a member of Avalon Sailing Club.

Red Division:

Each Sunday between 9:00 and 12:30 Red Division extends the basic skills gained in Blue Division and provides a stepping stone to racing in Gold Division. Red Division comprises tuition, both in the clubhouse and on the rigging deck, plus on-the-water coaching. Some groups in Red will also be doing some racing during the morning, later in the season. To be eligible to participate in Red Division, sailors must be a member of Avalon Sailing Club, have completed Blue Division or similar a learn to sail program and have their own boat or regularly crew with a boat owner.

Gold Division:

Each Sunday Avalon Sailing Club organises racing for Manly Juniors, Flying 11s, Spirals, Lasers, 29ers and O’pen Bics. 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.

Gold MJs, O’pen BIC and Novice Flying 11’s and Spiral races start at 11:00: other classes at 13:30/14:00. Crews should allow adequate time to rig and get to the start area.

Training is provided for the Gold group on "camp style" weekends" that include Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday afternoon, or as otherwise arranged. Additional parent supervised sessions may be conducted during the week.

Parents in each group will be rostered on to various duties around the club, these are your children sailing at your club and your help is needed to provide a safe and fun learning environment.

It is the responsibility of competitors to ensure that their boats comply with their class rules and in particular those relating to safety equipment.

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SAFETY NOTES

Advice about Capsizes

Capsizing is a perfectly normal part of dinghy sailing, and if treated as such, with proper procedure and a few precautions, will remain that way.

1. Check that ALL the crew are safe - not caught under sails, under the hull, or injured

2. DO NOT leave the boat - the shortest swim is always too far and the boat is more visible than your head in rough water

3. DO NOT SWIM AFTER GEAR that comes adrift - many boats are so buoyant when capsized that they can be blown out of reach

4. The boat won't sink, so stay calm, but if the water is cold don't delay in righting the boat and reboarding her

5. To right the boat in conditions where the capsize has been caused by carelessness and not by stress of weather or gear failure:

i. uncleat all sheets and make sure they are free

ii. swim the boat almost head to wind and have the crew hold her there

iii. right the boat, bringing her up to windward by leaning on the centreboard and pulling up on the 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 weather or where essential gear has been broken or lost:

i. hold the boat with mast on the water with one crew on the centreboard

ii. cast off all sheets and halyards;

iii. swim the boat almost head to wind

iv. right the boat as described in (e) (iii)

v. reboard, stow sail and bail

vi. signal that assistance is required

vii. advise rescue launch of your condition and that of your crew

viii. pass tow line through ring at bow and loop around mast 2 times

ix. hold the end of the tow line

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7. In stronger breezes or near shore line

i. allow the boat to turn “turtle” upside down

ii. do not swim away or under the boat to “get” something.

iii. climb up onto the upturned boat, holding onto the centreboard is best.

iv. attract the attention of a support boat and listen to their directions

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Advice to Response Boat Operators

Priorities

In an emergency, the priority is to ensure the safety of SAILORS not BOATS. Drifting or anchored boats can be picked up later. If Response Boat Crews believe that ‘crews are at risk’ they may override the sailing instructions and issue a directive that the crews in question are to be rescued.

Equity

In responding to situations, the provision of assistance by Response Boats must not be influenced by the club to which the sailing boat or the responding boat belongs. All boats requiring assistance must be treated equally on the basis of need.

Look after the Crew First

People have priority over boats and if the crew is injured, showing signs of hypothermia or frightened, ensure that it is safe to move them, then they should be taken on board the Response Boat and their condition assessed. If they need urgent attention the Response Boat crew should explain the situation to the Race Officer/OOD and seek direction as to how the crew is to be taken for the necessary attention. If serious, the Race 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.

Leave the Boat on the Nearest Beach

In extreme weather conditions, if it is necessary to take the boat in tow don't attempt to tow it back to the club. If the crew is OK leave both them and boat on the nearest beach, inform the Race Officer/OOD of the action taken and return to duty on the course.

Towing Boats Back to the Club

Where the situation is stabilised, the Race Officer/OOD will decide the order in which boats should be towed back to the club and which Response Boat’s can be released from rescue duty for towing. Response Boat’s must operate under the Race Officer/OOD direction, as he/she will be in the best position to set priorities.

One Response Boat

Only one Response Boat should assist or stand by a boat requiring assistance unless the first boat has requested additional help. All other Response Boats should remain on station and watch out for other boats requiring assistance.

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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 2009 - 2012 Racing Rules of Sailing of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), the Special Regulations of the Yachting Australia (YA), the current Class rules of the classes competing (except as any of these are altered by this Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions)

1.2. All boats must comply with YA Special Regulations in Addendum A Part 2 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 YA 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 2012/13 of ASC and shall be helmed by a member of ASC.

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).

2.4. Casual entries may be received from members of other YA 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 2012-2013, and relevant sections as per additional Sailing Instructions.

5. NOTICES TO COMPETITORS 5.1. Notices to competitors will be posted on the Official 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 Official Notice Board before 1000 hrs on the day it will take effect. A copy of any amendment to Sailing Instructions may also be available from the Committee Vessel.

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6.2. Any change in the schedule of races will be made at least four days prior to the race it will affect.

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 Racing Rules of Sailing (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 1 sound 3 minutes Preparatory P Flag 1 sound 2 minutes One minute P Flag removed 1 long sound 1 minute Start Division Flag removed 1 sound 0 minutes

10. SCORING 10.1. Low-point scoring system, Appendix A of the racing rules apply including A9.

10.2. One race constitutes a series.

10.3. Green Fleet will not be scored.

10.4. 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.

10.5. Any Competitor who is unable to compete in one or more races due to participation in another important regatta, race, championship or special event 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 “important regattas etc’s” 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

Page29 Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2013-14 Ninety Minutes of her finish. A boat not finishing shall submit a protest or request for redress within Ninety Minutes of the incident.

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 protest time or protests may be heard at the Clubhouse on the following Wednesday night. A notice will be posted on the Club's Official 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 helmspersons or crew will be held at approximately 1255 hrs. each race day upstairs in the Clubhouse.

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14. SIGNING ON AND OFF 14.1. Helmspersons 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 at Reception and the ‘sign off’ will be located at Reception. 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 which complies with YA 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 15.2 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 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. This restrictions also applies to mobile telephones.

20. COACHING 20.1. Any person may coach Green 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.

Page31 Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2013-14 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.

22.2. Should there be only three boats sailing in a class, only a first place prize will be given, should there be four boats in a class, a first and second place prize will be given. Five or more boats within a class, place prizes will be awarded for first, second and third.

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".

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SECTION 2 - COURSE A

Manly Junior O’pen, Novice, Red Group, O’pen BIC 1. RULES

1.1. Rules shall be as per General Notice of Race 1, of this handbook

1.2. As per General Notice of Race 14.1 all competitors must sign on before racing and sign off within 1 hour of the completion of racing.

2. SCHEDULE OF RACING 2.1. As per the ASC Centreboard Consolidated Program of Events 2013-2014.

2.2. Up to four (4) races will be raced per race day.

3. ENTRY 3.1. As per General Notice of Race 2, of this Handbook 2013 – 2014.

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 BIC

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 Scotland Island. At times the racing area maybe moved South of Scotland Island. 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 an blue flag on the Race Committee Vessel

9. TIME LIMIT 9.1. The Time Limit for all classes will be one hour from the Starting Signal of that Class. Boats finishing more than fifteen minutes after the first boat finishes, or after the Time Limit, whichever is later will be scored “Did Not Finish”.

10. MARKS 10.1. The start mark will be a flag mark.

Page33 Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2013-14 10.2. The finish mark will be a red cylindrical buoy.

10.3. Mark 1, 2 & 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 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 (12.4) show 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. not used

12.3. Boats shall round all marks to port.

12.4. Course Area A

Mark 1 Division 1 – Manly Junior Open (Yellow) Start – 1 – 2 – 3 – 1 – Finish

Division 2 – Manly Junior Novice

Start – 1 – 2 – Finish Mark 2 (Yellow) Division 3 – Red Group Start – 1 – 2 – Finish (or as advised by coaches)

Division 4 – O’pen BIC # Division 4 O’pen BIC will start with Div 1 Mark 3 using the Div 1 flag unless otherwise (Yellow) advised Start – 1 – 2 – 3 – 1 – Finish Notes: Divisions may be combined. Finish Start (Red) (Flag) Committee Vessel

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SECTIONS 3 - COURSE B (NORTHERN)

Laser Full Rig, International 420, International 29er, Finn, Spiral, Flying 11, Open 1. RULES

1.1. Rules shall be as per General Notice of Race 1, of the ASC Mainsheet 2013 – 2014.

1.2. As per General Notice of Race 14.1 all competitors must sign on before racing and sign off within 1 hour of the completion of racing.

2. SCHEDULE OF RACING 2.1. As per the ASC Centreboard Consolidated Program of Events 2012-2013.

2.2. Club Championship rounds, up to two (2) races will be races per race day.

2.3. Except on Club Championship rounds, up to three (3) races will be raced per race day.

2.4. No warning signal to be made after 1600hrs.

3. ENTRY 3.1. As per General Notice of Race 2, the ASC Mainsheet 2013 – 2014.

4. CLASS FLAGS 4.1. 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 / FX Division 5 ‘Numeral Pennant 5’ 420 Division 6 ‘Numeral Pennant 6’ Flying 11 Division 7 ‘Numeral Pennant 7’ Finn

5. RACING AREA 5.1. The race areas shall be Pittwater. Courses may be sailed north or south of Scotland Island depending on breeze.

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 an blue flag on the Race Committee Vessel.

Page35 Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2013-14 9. TIME LIMIT 9.1. The time limit for all classes doing course 1 or 2 except Open shall be 1 hour for the first boat to finish. Boats finishing more than fifteen (15) minutes after the first boat in each class finishes, will be scored "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 thirty (30) minutes after the first boat finishes, will be scored "Did Not Finish".

10. MARKS 10.1. The start mark will be a ASC Flag Mark.

10.2. The finish mark will be a round red mark.

10.3. Mark 1, Mark 2 & Mark 3 will be inflatable yellow cylindrical buoys.

10.4. Mark 1a, Mark 2a & Mark 3a will be tall orange Fluorescent BYRA marks.

11. SCORING 11.1. Dropped races shall apply as follows: 4 or less races all races will count 5 - 9 races sailed: a boats one (1) worst score shall be discarded 10 – 14 races sailed: a boats two (2) worst scores shall be discarded 15 or more races sailed: a boats three (3) worst scores shall be discarded

12. COURSES 12.1. The diagram below (12.3) show 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/////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

Division 3 – Spirals / 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

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Division 4 - 29er / 49erFX Course 1: Start – 1a – 3a – 1a – Finish Course 3: 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

Mark 1a

Mark 1

Mark 2a Mark 2

Mark 3

Mark 3a

Start Finish

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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:

The Centreboard Race Officer (RO) is the person responsible for the conduct of combined fleet racing and on-the-water management of incidents.

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.

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:

1. Place the safety and welfare of the competitors/participants above all else.

2. Accept responsibility for all actions taken.

3. Be impartial.

4. Avoid any situation, which may lead to a conflict of interest.

5. Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction.

6. Value the individual in sport.

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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:

• Remain outside the course area/spectator exclusion zone as shown in the diagram.

• Stay 50m clear of competitors, course marks, and start and finish lines.

• Minimise wash by moving at low speed.

• 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 -

• Avalon SC - 9918 3637, BYRA - 9999 2648, RPAYC - 9997 1022.

• Only render assistance in the case of an emergency or if requested to assist by a race official.

• Follow the instructions of race officials at all times.

Outer windward mark

Outer Lay wing mark Course Area line /Spectator Exclusion Zone

Lay line

Outer Start/Fin leeward mark

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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 CRO 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.

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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.

Windward Mark Patrol

Mark 1a

Mark 1

Wing Mark Mark 2 Patrol

Mark 3

Leeward Mark Patrol Start Finish Race Committee

Page41 Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2013-14 ƒ 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.

ƒ Positioning of response boats shall be as follows:

o RPA – 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.

o 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.

ƒ Once on course, all Response and Coach Boats should report in to the RO to check radio reception.

ƒ Response Boats should move to their station prior to the first yachts reaching their allocated patrol area.

ƒ 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.

ƒ All response boats should keep a look out for any power boat 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!

ƒ All boats should remain in their allocated patrol areas until directed by the RO to change area or come ashore.

ƒ 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.

ƒ 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.

ƒ 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.

ƒ In an emergency the priority is to ensure the safety of COMPETITORS not THEIR BOATS.

ƒ All boats requiring assistance must be treated equally on the basis of need.

ƒ All race management boats are to be driven in such a manner that will not cause any disturbance to competing yachts.

ƒ 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.

ƒ Response Boats may only leave the course area with the agreement of the RO, including towing or shadowing yachts to shore/club.

ƒ Response Boats should do a sweep of their area at the end of racing to ensure that all yachts are off the course area.

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COMMODORE’S REPORT (2013 AGM)

Good morning members, friends and guests.

Well my second and final year as commodore has come around very quickly. It has been a busy couple of years but it's very encouraging to look back and see how much the club has grown and changed, and this makes me very proud to have played a small part in this club’s extraordinary life.

Administration

Behind the scenes, I have been blessed to have the support of a dedicated and hard-working main committee.

One of the biggest challenges we have faced together has been to completely overhaul the administration, membership and overall running on the club. We inherited an ad-hoc manual administration that was badly in need of an overhaul and so we set about taking it apart and building a new system that would last for the future.

As we found out, it is a huge job to keep track of all our finances, activities, members, documents, assets and the myriad of information that this club collects and needs to function. It truly was mind numbing to find that such a small club could be so difficult to administer.

So with an enormous effort by the committee and in particular, Steve Read, Kingsley Forbes Smith and Steve & Christine Parker, we now have a new admin system that is built around the impressive database capabilities in the back end of our website.

What we have now is a system that accurately keeps track of the ever-changing important functions and information of the club. From big items such as collecting income, managing memberships, rostering volunteers and managing club events right down to dinghy racks, YA numbers and phone numbers, everything is now managed electronically though the one secure database.

The information can be accessed easily by all club officials and with an inclusive culture now in place, all this can be passed on to future committees and office bearers with ease and transparency.

This has made the running of the club so much easier and has enabled the committee to now focus more on what we’re here for - the members and the big picture for Avalon Sailing Club.

Membership

And that brings me to the new membership structure. As I foreshadowed at the last AGM, the committee undertook the task of taking a long look at our membership structure. What it means to be a member of Avalon Sailing Club and what membership entitled people to.

Again we found our old system to be wanting in terms of fairness and accountability.

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The new structure we’ve introduced this year is designed to address these issues, with the express criteria of encouraging participation by all members in this volunteer club, treating all members fairly, without bias or favour, and having as minimal financial impact on members as possible.

The other reason to overhaul the membership structure was to set it all up on the website. I have to say that personally I wasn’t initially convinced about doing this in a club such as Avalon. And I have been especially concerned that any changes we made were done with ALL members I mind – both young and old, Computer savvy or not.

Despite my initial reservations, I believe that the overall benefits of putting memberships onto the website outweigh the individual challenges of dealing with an online interface. I think our bigger picture job here is to encourage this club to grow and prosper for another 75 years so we needed to move with the times.

So doing this and collecting as much information about members and their preferences as possible, we can now easily understand and communicate with members in a way that is relevant to them. This also makes it so much easier to run this club. For example we know who has a first aid certificate, a boat license, an RSA certificate and so on. Who would like to volunteer for working bees, canteen duty, what members skills can be matched to the jobs needed to be done. And on it goes. This will make jobs like rostering a much easier task in the future and give our members more choice about what they want and how they wish to participate in the club.

We appreciate that for some members, all these changes have made renewing membership this year a challenge. The committee would like to thank all our members for their patience and understanding whilst we have introduced these changes and would like to assure everyone that the outcome is well worth the effort.

And speaking of effort, a big thank you must go to David Biddle, Steve Read, Kingsley and the membership committee who put in a huge effort working with me to tackle this task. David and Steve in particular have put in countless hours implementing and overseeing the changes. It's been a massive task and the club owes them a huge debt of thanks.

New Entranceway

Moving forward you’ll notice there are some other major changes under way. As you can see, the re-building of the front entranceway and façade of the club are in full swing and we expect to have all the work completed by Opening Day on September 8th.

This is stage 2 of a long-term program to refurbish the clubhouse and make sure it stands for future generations. Stage 1 (the ramp and pontoon) and this stage were funded primarily through the winning of government grants, which has totalled $100,000 so far. But it has also heavily relied on the generosity and skills of its members to make them a reality. This goes to the very heart of what makes a volunteer club function and in particular what makes Avalon such a thriving and special place.

In this day and age of the ‘me’ generation, it’s getting harder to find people to volunteer their time. But at Avalon we are blessed to have an active group of members who understand the culture of the club - that all members need to pull their weight for the club to survive.

So with the new ramp and entranceway, a huge thanks needs to go to Ross Trembath, Ian Craig, Peter & James Kidner, Brent Howell and Ian Lanz for its design and construction. The place would be literally falling down around our ears without them.

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75th

Another milestone for the club this year is our 75th anniversary. On the weekend of November 1st, 2nd and 3rd the clubhouse will be set up for a weekend-long celebration of our 75th year. The 75th committee has come up with a great program that will include a huge interactive historical display here in the clubhouse that will be open all weekend.

We are erecting a large marquee down on the deck and that will accommodate a party for the kids on the Friday night plus a very special dinner function on the Saturday night. There are members new and old planning to come from all over the country in what promises to be a great evening to catch up with sailing friends – new and old – and to celebrate a very special birthday.

On the Sunday there will be sailing in the morning in some of the old VJ centreboards that used to be the mainstay of the club, and then on the Sunday afternoon there will be a 75th Anniversary Regatta for all yachts and centre boards followed by an afternoon presentation and BBQ.

So we’re looking forward to a great weekend of celebrations. Initial details will be published via email and on the website in the next week.

There are many more things happening in and around the club I’d like to share with you but time unfortunately, is not on our side.

But I would like to take this opportunity to thank a number of people who have been just amazing during my time as commodore.

In particular, to Peter & Elizabeth Kidner, Brett Stapleton, Ross Trembath, Ian Lanz, Ian Craig, the Parkers, David Biddle, Kingsley, Steve Read, Jan, Sue Whitlock and Dave Hyde I’d like to thank you for your support throughout my term. Without your wise counsel and encouragement I simply could not have done this job.

And to all the other committee members who have worked on this team I thank you very much for all your dedication and hard work.

I also need to thank Mrs Commodore, Meredith. Your support, enthusiasm, energy and great skills in working with people, has been inspiring to me and greatly appreciated. I couldn’t have done this job without you either.

As we steer off in a new direction and new era, I am leaving you in the extremely capable hands of Jan Scholten who I know has his own vision for the ongoing health and growth of this wonderful club.

It’s been an honour and privilege to have served as Commodore of Avalon Sailing Club. Thank you very much.

Richard Rasdall

Commodore ASC 2011 - 2013

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TROPHY WINNERS 2011 - 2012

Overall Awards

Ryves Shield for Clubmanship “Ros and Steve Read” The “Club” Trophy Sue Whitlock

Jibsheet Trophy Ally Bryan

Helping Hand Trophy Nick Mason

Yacht Division Blue Water Shield Pirihi Ritchie Venn Koolong Trophy Foxy Toni Fox Quartet Bowl Cazbar Uwe Statz Retriever Trophy Pirihi Doug Sneddon Shaz II Ozad Force 8 Peter Gale Commodores Trophy Pirihi D Sneddon, R Venn, S Rubie, R Trembath Hurrica Trophy Koolong I Craig G Barnes Opening Day Trophy Diablo Jean Cross 2 Island Race Beau Soleil Bob Batchelor Cruising Trophy Kate kelly Jim and Sue Flaye Force 8 Cup Not awarded Bitter End Trophy Entire fleet

Centreboard Divisions

Overall Trophies Bellingham Trophy Jan Scholten Crews Trophy Noah Rumbold / Juliet Costanzo Phillip Baker Trophy – Outstanding Male Oliver Parker Mary Ifold Trophy – Outstanding Female Natasha Bryant Championship Trophy- Most successes in Shane Conly Interclub events trophy- Outstanding Junior The Read Family Family Archina cup Most improved Sailor Matt Cutrie, David Dooley, Anika Moller, Danielle Hyde Holiday Trophy – most enthusiastic sailor Ben Beashel, David Tulk, Josh Udell, Charlie Langoulant, Lily Briscoe, Zoe Whitlock

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MJ Novice division San Pedrico Shield – Overall Scratch Max Oughtred, Alfie Dumas Warren Payne Trophy – Overall Handicap Max Oughtred, Alfie Dumas

MJ Open Division Guthrey Trophy – MJ Club Championship Alistair Read, Jasper Hudson W N Allen Trophy - MJ Spring/Summer Alistair Read, Jasper Hudson Point Score Vulcan Trophy – MJ Overall Handicap Lewis Molloy, Vinny Willman/Harry Parker

O’pen BIC Club Championship Shield Margot Mason Spring Point Score Shield Margot Mason Summer Point Score Margot Mason

Spiral Club Championship Shield Simon Hill Spring Point Score Shield Simon Hill Summer Point Score Shield Simon Hill

F11 Club Championship Shield Sarah Parker & Harry Parker Spring Point Score Shield Sarah Parker & Harry Parker Summer Point Score Shield Sarah Parker & Harry Parker Rudder Trophy F11, Sarah Parker, Harry Parker Head Ake Trophy Evie Dumas

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AVALON SAILING CLUB FEES 2013 - 2014

Family Membership $365

Adult Membership $270

Junior Membership $150

Social Membership (max of 2 people) $100

Life Membership $0

Boat Owner Fee $245

Yacht Racing Fee $140

Senior Centreboard (no coaching) $140

Under 25 Centreboard (includes coaching) $225

Blue Group – Full season, includes coaching $325

Yachting Australia membership, single $40

Yachting Australia membership, family $120

Paddle Board Rack $100

Internal storage rack $205

External storage rack $185

Deck dinghy storage (29er, Laser) $185

New member, first year mooring $2,200

Existing member mooring $1,220

$225 < 30ft Casual Mooring - monthly $275 < 40ft $370 > 40ft

Key Deposit $50

Family Levy $300

Single Adult Levy $210

Junior Levy $180

Avalon Sailing Club accept Mastercard, Visa, Cheques & Direct Deposit

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ASC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (IMP)

This plan refers to all incidents where there is an injury requiring immediate medical attention any vessel is significantly damaged or there is danger of these occurring and assistance is required. This includes collisions, running aground, man overboard and on board injury.

Yacht Division

In most cases ASC does not have the capability to respond to yacht emergencies.

The NSW Water Police will co-ordinate the emergency response for vessels requiring assistance. ASC shall pass on any such call for assistance to the NSW Water Police.

The yacht coordinator shall maintain a watch on Channels 73 and 16 and relay any emergency messages if necessary. They shall monitor proceedings and provide any assistance practicable and as directed by NSW water police

Attention is also drawn to RRS 1.1 Helping those in Danger which requires that “A boat or competitor shall give all possible help to any person or vessel in danger.” Under these circumstances redress may be available under RRS 62.1(c).

Where a yacht requires EMERGENCY RESPONSE the yacht should use the standard Marine Emergency call procedures (MAYDAY or PAN)

MAYDAY

Only used if a vessel or person is in grave or imminent danger and requires immediate assistance.

PAN PAN

Used when a MAYDAY distress signal is not fully justified. Vessel requires assistance but is not in imminent danger.

If ASSISTANCE including MEDICAL assistance is required, that does not merit a MAYDAY or PAN PAN call

Contact NSW Water Police on VHF CH16 or HF 2182; 4125; 6215

Or via phone 9910 7899 , or 0412 162 093

In case of a non-emergency incident contact ASC base (Sundays only) VHF CH73 or phone (02) 9918 3637

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Pre Event Preparation

1. Ensure that your Safety Equipment Compliance form is current and appropriate, and the required safety equipment is on board and operational.

2. Brief your crew on the location of safety equipment and roles and procedures in the event of an accident.

3. Ensure the crew is proficient in man overboard procedures.

4. Maintain radio watch on Channel 73 and 16 so you are in a position to help other boats.

Centre Board Division Responsibility

The Centreboard Race Officer (RO) is the person responsible for the conduct of combined fleet racing and on-the-water management of incidents. 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.

Look after the Crew First

People have priority over boats and if the crew is injured, showing signs of hypothermia or frightened, ensure that it is safe to move them, then they should be taken on board the Response Boat and their condition assessed. If they need urgent attention the Response Boat crew should explain the situation to the Race Officer/OOD and seek direction as to how the crew is to be taken for the necessary attention If serious, the Race Officer/OOD will contact the Water Police for assistance.

Equity

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.

In responding to situations, the provision of assistance by Response Boats must not be influenced by the club to which the sailing boat or the responding boat belongs. All boats requiring assistance must be treated equally on the basis of need. Only Give Assistance if it is urgently needed

Stay with the boat.

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.

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Towing

In extreme weather conditions, if it is necessary to take the boat in tow don't attempt to tow it back to the club. If hypothermia is not a concern, their health is fine and are able to be responsible for themselves they may be left with the vessel on the nearest beach. Inform the relevant course RO of the action taken and return to duty on the course.

One Response Boat

Only one Response Boat should assist or stand by a boat requiring assistance unless the first boat has requested additional help. All other Response Boats should remain on station and watch out for other boats requiring assistance.

Towing Boats Back to the Club

Where the situation is stabilised, the Race Officer/OOD will decide the order in which boats should be towed back to the club and which Response Boat’s can be released from rescue duty for towing. Response Boat’s must operate under the Race Officer/OOD direction, as he/she will be in the best position to set priorities.

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EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Phone Other Comments Avalon Contact List ASC - Old Wharf Reserve, 28B Hudson 9918 3637 VHF 73 Sunday only Pde, Clareville Beach (Nearest Cross street: Hilltop Rd) ASC Club Captain –Ralf Moller and 89190149 Richard Dooley 0409 504299

Emergencies Fire, Ambulance, Police (Urgent) 000 NSW Water Police - Broken Bay 0412 162 093 VHF 16 * 24 hrs or (except 3am~6am) divert NSW Water Police - Broken Bay ( 9910 7899 Office, or diverts 99794044 to Sydney Marine Rescue SYDNEY (Terrey Hills) – 9450 2468 VHF16 Available 24/7 FIRST RESPONDER HF2182 Marine Rescue Broken bay (Bayview) 99993554 VHF16 0425503311 Marine Rescue Central Coat (Gosford) 43257929 VHF16 0402099042 Marine rescue Cottage Point 94563055 VHF16 0412254912 Marine rescue Middle Harbour 99693270 VHF16 0412018264 Marine Rescue Port Jackson 93375033 VHF16 0408688950 NSW Water Police - Sydney 9320 7499 24 hrs NSW Maritime (Waterways) -Broken Bay 9979 8055 8.30~4.30 fri~sat only (or recorded) NSW Maritime (Waterways) - Pittwater 0418 976 023 Weekend patrol West (Steve Nugent) area NSW Maritime (Waterways) - Pittwater 0418 976 160 Weekend patrol East (Alex Hamilton) area Sydney Port Emergencies (switch - 9296 9296 4000 4999)

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Clubs RPAYC - 16 Mitala St, Newport (X: Irrubel Rd) 9997 1022 RPAYC Alfreds 1 0428 276 409 BYRA - 1842 Pittwater Rd Bayview (X: Bakers Rd) 9999 2648 Sundays RMYC - 46 Prince Alfred Pde, Newport (X: Herbert 9997 5511 Ave) Woody Point Start Boat 0403 212 984 Cronulla Sailing Club 9523 6114 Port Hacking Sailing Club 9526 1506 Palm Beach Cruising Jim Gordon 9973 1018 Palm Beach Racing Geoff: 0410 679 395 or John 9451 8393 Gosford Sailing Club 4325 7216

Weather Bureau Of Meteorology www.bom.gov.au 1900 969 955 Gale Warning 1300 659 218 Weather graphs www.seabreeze.com.au

Other Shipping Movements Harbour & Botany 9296 4001 AAP results 9322 8000 Pink Water Taxi 0428 238 190 * Reporting incidents on water: Waterways (Water Police onsend to Waterways) Water Police can breath test Water Police equipped for search & rescue

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