Notice of Race

2009 Sovereign Series Heemskirk Consolidated Melbourne to “Westcoaster“ Yacht Race

HEEMSKIRK CONSOLIDATED

M2H.W HOBART WESTCOAST V 1.00 Welcome to the Westcoaster

Arguably ’s most challenging ocean race, the Melbourne Heemskirk Consolidated Melbourne to Hobart starts Queenscli from Portsea Pier on 27th December each year. The Portsea course takes the competitors out of Port Phillip, across , travelling down the rugged West Coast of and rounding the southernmost tip of Aus- tralia before heading up the Derwent River to the fin- ish in Hobart.

This is a race run for yachties by yachties. It presents Grassy an amazing challenge to the participants and is run with a level of spirit and camaraderie not often seen. There are no fat wallet boats here, just great sailors Stanley working hard to earn the right to wear the yellow cap Low Head of a West Coast racer. Launceston The 480 nautical mile blue-water classic Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race was the brainchild of Stan Gibson from Hobson’s Bay Yacht Club in Melbourne and Dr John Cannon at Derwent Sailing Squadron in Hobart. It was intended as an alternative for Victorian and Hobart South Australian sailors who wanted to be in Hobart for the celebrations but did not want the logistical hassle of getting the boat up to Sydney to compete in the Sydney to Hobart. coast), the South West Cape and to Initially, the new race received widespread criticism Whale Head (the south coast), Whale Head across the because of the fearsome reputation of the west coast bottom of and into and finally of Tasmania. Critics described it as Russian Roulette the Derwent into Hobart. with yachts. However, Stan Gibson had done a study of the weather patterns at the time and convinced The race starts in Bass Strait, a notorious piece of wa- critics that it was not as dangerous as initially believed ter which often experiences strong South Westerlies in its inaugural year of 1972. Now in its 38th year, and at this time of year. Add to this the fact that there are despite the early reservations, the race has proven some tricky currents, especially towards the gap be- to have an enviable safety record due largely to the tween and the North West corner. Most careful management and education programs put in navigators concentrate on when they will arrive at place by the ORCV, a leader in ocean racing safety in the gap and where they should pass through it. This Australia. can significantly affect a boat’s position going into the coast. The race presents in five parts, each with its own chal- lenges. The Bass Strait crossing to the gap between The West Coast proper starts at Cape Grim. Although King Island and the north west corner, the north west the wind is often from the West or North West, there corner (Cape Grim) to the South West Cape (the west are many challenges in this section. This is a wild and

2 Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc beautiful part of the world not seen by many sailors. and avoid tempting fate. Past and the boats Below Maquarie Harbour, we leave the last vestiges enter Storm Bay proper. At this stage you often gain of civilisation behind and don’t rejoin them until we sight of boats in the other race. Tactics vary according reach Bruny Island. to the wind. Most boats will try and keep clear of the The South Coast can often be the highlight of the trip. high headlands along Bruny Island which can often The South West Cape and the South Coast are some throw wind shadows. of the most beautiful areas of the world and the sail The race can be won or lost on the fickle section up across gives you a view of those from a perspective the Derwent River. Ideally no one wants to be caught rarely granted to the land based bush walker. How- in the river at nightfall. Local knowledge can be so ever there can be a cost as you are sailing on the edge valuable here as the Derwent offers the experience of of the with strong Westerlies driving complex wind patterns and mechanisms. the boats hard from behind and raising massive swells. The warmest of welcomes awaits the finishers at the The main trick in this section is to go south of Maat- Elizabeth Street Pier. It is a point of honour in this race suyker Island, a mark of the course and the furthest that no boat finishes unheralded and many a yachty South the fleet goes. After that there is a feeling that has been roused from the local watering holes or the worst is over and you are heading north again. comfy berth to meet late night or early morning fin- Past Whale Head, the end of the South Coast, the fleet ishers. Somehow a cold slab is always produced no heads north east around Bruny Island and the Friars. matter what the time and the previous finishers raise Some boats with local knowledge have been known three cheers in honour of the crew. to go through the Friars but most tend to go around

2009 Sovereign Series & M2HW (Westcoaster) Notice of Race 3 Notice of Race The 2009 Heemskirk Consolidated Melbourne to Hobart “Westcoaster” (M2H-W) Yacht Race will be conducted on the waters of Port Phillip, Bass Strait, the West and South Coasts of Tasmania, Storm Bay and the Derwent River. Owners of eligible boats are invited to enter this race under the conditions of this Notice of Race. The race is organised and conducted by the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV) Inc with the co-operation of the Derwent Sailing Squadron. The principal sponsor is Heemskirk Consolidated.

1. Sovereign Series Races • Where applicable, the rules and regulations of the Australian Measurement System (AMS) 1.1 Race 1: The Entire Cock of the Bay Yacht Race and the International Rule-Club (IRC) - the IRC The warning signal for the race will be displayed Rules Parts 1, 2 and 3 shall apply; th at 1025 (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) on 26 • The International Regulations for the Preven- December 2009. This is a Category 4 (plus VHF tion of Collisions at Sea; radio) race conducted in Port Phillip between Station Pier and Blairgowrie and Mornington. Except as amended by this Notice of Race and There will be a separate Notice of Race for this the Sailing Instructions for each race. race. 2.2 ORCV reserves the right to amend this Notice 1.2 Race 2: The 2009 Heemskirk Consolidated of Race. Amendments will be published on the Melbourne to Hobart “Westcoaster” Yacht event website (www.orcv.org.au). Race 2.3 By entering this series, the owner of a boat agrees The warning signal for the race will be displayed that this Notice of Race (including amendments) at 1455 (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) on and the entry form, the rules and regulations re- 27th December 2009. This is a Category 2 race ferred to in paragraph 2.1 and the Sailing Instruc- conducted from Portsea through the Heads, tions shall be complied with by the boat and by across Bass Strait, down the West Coast of Tas- the owner. mania, across the South Coast to Storm Bay and 2.4 The Sailing Instructions will be issued through up to Hobart. the event website prior to the race briefing. 1.3 Race 3: The Wrest Point King of the Derwent Yacht Race 3. Eligibility The warning signal for the race will be signalled 3.1 General at 1255 (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) on 2nd The races are open to monohull yachts of a thor- January 2010. This is a Category 5 race conduct- oughly seaworthy nature, which are entered by ed on the waters of the Derwent River. There will a member of a yacht club recognised by a State be a separate Notice of Race for this race. Yachting Authority. 1.4 The details of courses including marks will be in For Race 2 only: Yachts shall have an LOA of not the Sailing Instructions for each race. less than 8.5 metres, an LWL of not less than 7.3 metres, a displacement of not less than 2,300 kg 2. Rules and a stability index of 110 degrees. 2.1 The race will be governed by the current ver- 3.2 Insurance sions of : The owner of a boat entered in the race shall • The 2009-2012 Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) of hold a marine legal liability insurance policy with the ISAF, together with the prescriptions and respect to the boat current when racing, with a safety regulations of Yachting Australia (YA); sum insured of not less than A$10 million. • The Special Regulations of the Ocean Racing 3.3 IRC Boats Club of Victoria (ORCV); A boat may only be entered in the IRC Handicap 4 Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc Category if the boat: Details may be found in the ORCV Year Book or • has a current, valid IRC Certificate, being an through the ORCV office. Endorsed Certificate issued by RORC; and 3.6 Qualifying Race or Ocean Passage • has been weighed on scales by an RORC ap- A boat shall substantially complete a qualifying proved measurer; and race of not less than 150 nautical miles not more • complies with all of the current IRC Rules and than twelve months before the start of the race. Regulations, save to the extent they are spe- The qualifying races are: cifically amended or excluded in this Notice • ORCV Melbourne to Stanley Race of Race or the Sailing Instructions (refer RRS • Race, Tasmania 78.1). • Haystack Island Race, 3.4 AMS Boats • Other races approved by the ORCV A boat may only be entered in the AMS Handi- cap Category if the boat: Approval of an alternate qualifying race may be sought from the ORCV in writing. • has a current, valid AMS Certificate issued by Yachting Victoria; and A boat may, with the prior approval of the ORCV (to be sought in writing), obtain dispensation • complies with all of the current AMS Rules from the requirement to substantially complete a and Regulations, save to the extent they are qualifying race by completing a non-stop ocean specifically amended or excluded in this No- passage of not less than 24 hours not more than tice of Race or the Sailing Instructions (refer six months before the start of the race. RRS 78.1). A boat which is granted dispensation shall sub- 3.5 Safety audits mit a detailed log of the passage with the Pre- A boat is required to have an ORCV Category 2 start Documentation. Safety Audit Equipment Compliance Form au- Dispensation from the requirements of this para- dited by an approved ORCV auditor.

2009 Sovereign Series & M2HW (Westcoaster) Notice of Race 5 graph (3.6) may be requested in writing to the 3.10 Inspections ORCV. All safety equipment shall be on board and 3.7 Re-Measurement available for inspection. On request by the Race The ORCV may require re-measurement of any Committee, boats shall be made available for boat prior to the boat racing. spot inspection to audit safety regulation com- pliance. Spot checks may be carried out prior to 3.8 Eligibility of Crew the warning signal and may be carried out after All persons sailing on competing boats shall be a boat finishes. members of a YA-affiliated club. YA membership numbers must be included on the crew list. 4. Application For Entry The minimum age of all crew on a boat is 18. 4.1 An application for entry must be made on the The race committee may grant an exemption to ORCV’s online entry system at www.orcv.org.au. this age limit if a competitor can show cause for Entries for Race 3 may also be lodged with the such an exemption. Derwent Sailing Squadron. In accordance with YA Special Regulation 2.04, at 4.2 For race 2, a completed application for entry least 50% of the crew (three persons if crew size shall be received by the ORCV by 1200 on Fri- th is less than six) including the skipper and/or sail- day, 4 December 2009. The ORCV will consider ing master shall have sufficient experience, de- entries after that date but a late entry fee will ap- clared on the entry form and accepted as such ply and the entry may not be accepted. Any late by ORCV. For the Double Handed Division, both entries that are accepted may not appear in any crew members must be accepted by ORCV as fleet guide nor be eligible to receive crew shirts sufficiently experienced. and other paraphernalia. At least 50% of the crew on a boat shall have 4.3 For race 2, each yacht shall submit to the ORCV, th completed a Yachting Australia Safety and Sea no later than 1200 on Friday, 11 December Survival Course or an approved equivalent. Cop- 2009, the following documentation: ies of the crew members’ current Certificates of • Crew List (Online) Competence, or equivalent, shall be provided. • Cat 2 Safety Check List At least one crew member on a boat shall hold • Evidence of meeting the stability require- a Senior First Aid Certificate or equivalent quali- ment fication or be a practising medical practitioner. Copies of the crew members’ Certificate or other • A copy of the yacht’s Safety Equipment Com- qualification shall be provided. pliance Form At least one crew member on a boat shall hold • For entrants in AMS or IRC divisions a copy of a Restricted Operators Certificate of Proficiency a current AMS or IRC certificate in Radio Telephony issued by a relevant author- • Yachting Australia Safety and Sea Survival ity or higher qualification. Copies of the crew Course Certificates or acceptable equivalent. member’s Certificate or other qualification shall Submitting the expiry date online will be suf- be provided. ficient. It is recommended that the skipper or sailing • Senior First Aid Certificates or acceptable master have a recognised Yachting Australia equivalent. certificate (or equivalent) of at least an Offshore Skipper certification. • Restricted Operators Certificates of Proficien- cy in Radio Telephony or acceptable higher 3.9 Determination of eligibility qualification. Submitting the certificate A decision of the ORCV or the Race Committee number online will be sufficient. as to any matter under this paragraph (3), includ- • Colour photograph of the boat under sail, no ing as to whether a boat and her crew meet the older than 12 months and suitable for search eligibility criteria for entry in the race, is final and and rescue purposes. This may be a digital binding and will not be grounds for a request for photograph of a size not less than 6cm by redress. 6cm with a resolution not less than 75 DPI. 6 Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc • 406 EPIRB Certificate 4.7 Documentation supplied to or held by the ORCV • Liferaft Inspection Certificate under this Notice of Race (other than crew lists and rating certificates) shall not be changed (ex- • Verification of qualifying race or ocean pas- cept to correct errors or after protest) after 1700 sage on 18th December 2009. Privacy Note: Personal information about crew 4.8 A boat’s rating certificate shall not be changed members is obtained in crew lists. That informa- after 1700 on 22nd December 2009 except as a tion is obtained for use in search and rescue situ- result of a rating protest or to correct a rating of- ations and for media purposes. fice error. The information will be given to search and 4.9 A boat’s crew list may be changed to correct er- rescue authorities and organisations, the Water rors, to reflect late crew changes or after protest, Police, volunteer coastal stations and media rep- but shall not be changed later than one hour resentatives and may be passed on by them to prior to the starting signal. After any change to other organisations. a crew list, the boat shall still satisfy the general A condition of entry is that crew members are to requirements of paragraph 3.8. Changes to the be informed of this and advised that they may crew or details of any crew member shall be obtain access to the information held about notified on Crew List forms available from the them by contacting the ORCV. ORCV or by mobile phone or radio call on the day of the race. 4.4 The ORCV is not obliged to accept an applica- tion for entry. 5. Fees 4.5 The additional items listed in paragraph 4.3 may The following fees shall be paid by credit card, be accepted after that date at the discretion of cheque or bank draft on submission of the entry the ORCV, subject to a request for late accept- form or late documentation, as appropriate. They ance being made to the ORCV in writing, accom- are not refundable or rebatable. All fees include panied by the specified Late Documentation Australian Goods and Services Tax (a tax invoice Fee. will be issued on request). 4.6 In accordance with RRS 76.1 the ORCV will reject All fees are for the race and one handicap divi- or cancel the entry of a boat that does not com- sion. An addition division fee is payable for each ply with the conditions of this Notice of Race.

2009 Sovereign Series & M2HW (Westcoaster) Notice of Race 7 additional handicap division over the initial one. 6.5 A boat may enter any handicap category for which it is eligible and any combination of those 5.1 Sovereign Series (3 Races) handicap categories. ORCV Members ...... $450 Non members ...... $525 7. Scoring Additional Divisions (each) ...... $60 7.1 IRC 5.2 Race 1: Entire Cock of Bay Results will be calculated by the application of ORCV Members ...... $55 the IRC Time Corrector (TCC) as a multiplier of Non Members ...... $65 elapsed time. The boat with the lowest correct- Additional Divisions (each) ...... $20 ed time (after application of scoring penalties, if 5.3 Race 2: Heemskirk Consolidated Melbourne to any) will be scored first. Hobart Westcoaster 7.2 AMS ORCV or DSS Members ...... $450 Results will be calculated by the application of Non-Members $525 the AMS Time Correction Factor (TCF) as a mul- Additional Divisions (each) ...... $45 tiplier of elapsed time. The boat with the lowest Late Entry Fee ...... $300 corrected time (after application of scoring pen- Late Document Fee $150 alties, if any) will be scored first. 5.4 Race 3: Wrest Point King of the Derwent 7.3 Performance All Boats $40 Results will be calculated by the application of Additional Divisions (each) ...... $20 Time Correction Factors (TCF’s) as a multiplier of 5.5 Crew Fees are payable for each crew member elapsed time. A boat’s TCF will be determined sailing in Race 2. by the Race Committee or its nominee. The TCF will not be subject to protest or dispute (amends ORCV or DSS Members ...... $35 RRS 60.1 and 62.1(a)). The boat with the lowest Non-Members $85 corrected time (after application of scoring pen- This fee will include the cost of a race shirt and alties, if any) will be scored first. cap. Late entrants may not be eligible to receive 7.4 Double Handed these items. Results will be calculated by the application of 6. Handicaps and Divisions Time Correction Factors (TCF’s) as a multiplier of elapsed time. A boat’s TCF will be determined 6.1 The Sovereign Series will be conducted with the by the Race Committee or its nominee. The TCF following handicap categories: will not be subject to protest or dispute (amends • IRC RRS 60.1 and 62.1(a)). The boat with the lowest • AMS corrected time (after application of scoring pen- • Performance alties, if any) will be scored first. • Double Handed 7.5 Sovereign Series Scoring 6.2 The Race Committee may, at its discretion, al- Yachts entering all three races of the Sovereign locate boats to divisions within a handicap cat- Series shall be eligible for Sovereign Series tro- egory. phies. Points shall be awarded in each race ac- 6.3 Within the IRC and AMS Handicap Categories, all cording to the corrected time results for each boats will be scored in the combined overall re- Division as follows: 1st – 1 point, 2nd – 2 points, sult for that category as well as in the individual 3rd – 3 points and so on. Only yachts entered in divisions. all races in the series shall be considered when allocating points. 6.4 Where less than 5 entries are received for a hand- icap category, other than the Double Handed Yachts not starting or being disqualified in any Category, the Race Committee reserves the right race shall receive points for that race equal to to reallocate those boats to another handicap the number of competitors for the race + 2. category. Yachts starting but not finishing in any race shall

8 Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc receive points for that race equal to the number category, combined if multiple IRC divisions of competitors +1. exist. The yacht with the lowest total of points for the • Batman Perpetual Trophy for the third place series in each division shall be the winner of the overall on corrected time in the IRC category, series trophy for that division. combined if multiple IRC divisions exist. Ties shall be broken in favour of the yacht with • Zeehan Trophy for the Navigator of the over- the highest placing in Race 2. all winner on corrected time in the IRC cate- gory, combined if multiple IRC divisions exist. For the Wrest Point King of the Derwent Race, (Donated by the City of Melbourne and the the ORCV will score yachts under IRC and AMS Hobart City Council) for the purposes of the Sovereign Series even though these handicap divisions are not offered • Wrest Point Trophy for Line Hon- as part of this race. ours. For the Wrest Point King of the Derwent Race, • Port Phillip Sea Pilots Trophy for first yacht the ORCV will score yachts under Performance through Port Phillip Heads. Handicap using the handicaps allocated for the • Alan Collins “Rookie Skipper” Prize. series by the ORCV. • The City of Melbourne Perpetual Trophy for 1st 7.6 The scoring system will not be subject to protest on corrected time in Performance Handicap or dispute (amends RRS 60.1 and 62.1(a)). category, combined if multiple Performance Handicap divisions exist. 8. Trophies • First, Second and Third on corrected time in 8.1 The Heemskirk Consolidated Melbourne to Ho- IRC, AMS, Performance Handicap and Double bart Yacht Race Handed categories in each division. • The Heemskerk Perpetual Trophy will be All trophies subject to sufficient entries. awarded to 1st place on corrected time in the IRC category, combined if multiple IRC 8.2 The Sovereign Series divisions exist. (Donated by Sir Donald Tres- The Sovereign Series Perpetual Trophy will be cowthick AC, KBE) awarded to the lowest scoring yacht in the IRC • Edward Henty Perpetual Trophy for the sec- division, combined if multiple IRC divisions ex- ond place overall on corrected time in the IRC ist.

2009 Sovereign Series & M2HW (Westcoaster) Notice of Race 9 Trophies will be awarded for the lowest scoring even if that page is not publicly available. yachts in the other divisions. RRS 50.2 and 50.3: Fixed and retractable spinna- 8.3 Trophy Presentations ker poles and bowsprits will be permitted for the Heemskirk Consolidated Melbourne to Hobart purpose of setting asymmetrical spinnakers. “Westcoaster” Yacht Race presentation of tro- RRS 51: A boat with movable ballast or variable phies will be held at a function at the Derwent ballast (within the meaning of those terms in the Sailing Squadron at 1000 on 2nd January 2010. Special Regulations) may move that ballast for Wrest Point King of the Derwent and Sovereign the purpose of changing trim or stability. Series presentation of trophies will be held at the RRS 52: A shall be modified: Wrest Point Casino in the afternoon of 2nd Janu- • to allow self-steering equipment to be used ary 2010. by boats sailing Two-Handed, and 9. Changes To Rules • to allow the adjustment of movable water ballast or canting keels on any boat. 9.1 Changes to the IRC Rules RRS 61.3: There is no time limit on protests by the IRC Rule 26.1.5(e): A spare mainsail may be car- Race Committee or the Protest Committee. ried as a bona fide replacement for a mainsail damaged during the race. RRS 78.2: Valid rating/class certificates shall be produced by the due date specified in this No- IRC Rule 26.6.2.2: In accordance with a prescrip- tice of Race. tion by Yachting Australia, a boat in the IRC Handicap Category may carry one more spin- 10. Briefings naker than shown on the boat’s IRC Certificate without an increase of rating. 10.1 A compulsory pre-race briefing for entrants in Race 2 will be held on Sunday, 20th December 9.2 Changes to the Racing Rules of Sailing 2009 at 1400. The venue will be confirmed at RRS 41: Whilst racing a boat may retrieve data the closing date for entries. from any page of the event website details of 10.2 At least two crew members from each yacht which are provided in the Sailing Instructions, based on Port Phillip and intending to compete 10 Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc shall attend this briefing. requirements of ISAF Regulation 20 (ISAF Ad- vertising Code) for Category C. The ORCV may 10.3 Yachts not based on Port Phillip may seek alter- decline to accept an application for entry of a native arrangements with the Race Director for boat which, in its opinion, is carrying advertising briefing. Contact the ORCV office for more de- which conflicts with governmental regulations. tails. If in doubt, the ORCV should be consulted as 10.4 Any boat that fails to be represented at this brief- soon as practicable. ing and has not made alternative arrangements 11.2 An application for entry shall contain brief de- with the Race Director may be considered not to tails of all advertising that a boat intends to carry. be a starter in the event. The ORCV shall be advised of all changes to that 10.5 A weather briefing will be provided at Blairgow- advertising. rie Yacht Squadron on 27th December 2009 at 0900. At least two crew members including the 11.3 A boat shall display the sponsor’s materials, skipper from each yacht intending to compete which may include boom decals, bow decals should attend this briefing. and backstay flags, in accordance with this No- tice of Race and the Sailing Instructions. 10.6 Boats not able to attend the briefing must con- tact the Race Director on 0418 396 605 to make 11.4 Prior to leaving the dock, immediately prior to other arrangements. starting and after finishing, the boat shall display the event flag. Any decals and flags will be sup- 10.7 A weather briefing will be broadcast on VHF plied by the ORCV. Channel 73 at 1005 for boats not able to be th physically present at the 0900 weather briefing. 11.5 The advertising rules apply from 0700 on 27 December 2009 until the boat leaves the Eliza- 11. Event Classification & Adver- beth Street Dock precinct to return to her home port. tising 11.6 A boat may be required to carry a tracking device 11.1 Advertising on a boat shall comply with the supplied by the ORCV. A boat on which such a

2009 Sovereign Series & M2HW (Westcoaster) Notice of Race 11 unit fails or ceases to operate will be required to ing in the race, subject to any comments and provide additional position reports by radio in material not undermining or interfering with, or accordance with the Sailing Instructions. Fail- having a detrimental impact on, the ORCV and ure to carry and operate a tracking device when its officers and employees, the Race Committee, required will lead to rejection of an application the Protest Committee, measurers or current or for entry, the cancellation of an entry or the dis- former sponsors of the ORCV. This approval may qualification of the boat from the race (refer RRS be revoked by the ORCV in respect of a boat or 76.1). media representative at any time. 11.7 “M2H”, “M2H-W”, “Melbourne to Hobart Yacht 13.3 Entrants acknowledge and accept the media Race”, “Westcoaster” and “Sovereign Series” are restrictions referred to in this paragraph (13) by trademarks of the Ocean Racing Club of Victo- submitting their entry form. ria and the use of the trademarks is absolutely 13.4 Any breach of these conditions may, at the dis- restricted and limited to use by or with the con- cretion of the ORCV or the Race Committee, lead sent of the ORCV. to the rejection of an entry, the cancellation of an entry or the disqualification of a boat (refer RRS ponsorship nd ignage 12. S A S 76.1). This does not limit the right of the ORCV to 12.1 The race has been generously sponsored by take any other action it sees fit to enforce com- Heemskirk Consolidated Limited, a global min- pliance with these conditions. ing and resource company. 12.2 Entrants will be supplied with race flags bear- 14. Disclaimer ing the sponsor’s name, which should be flown All those taking part in the race do so at their in the vicinity of the yacht’s backstay. The flag own risk and responsibility. Crew members must should be flown from at least 0900 on 27th De- acknowledge this and release the ORCV, Heem- cember 2009 until 1730 and flown again after skirk Consolidated and their respective officers, finishing and before berthing in Hobart and employees, volunteers and members, from all li- should remain hoisted whenever in port and ability. nd preferably until at least midnight on 2 January Specific attention is drawn to RRS Fundamental 2010. Rule 4, which states: 13. Media Rights And Restrictions “The responsibility for a boat’s decision to partici- pate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone” 13.1 It is a condition of entry that the owner of the boat and all crew members: 15. Mooring Arrangements • acknowledge that the ORCV owns all media 15.1 Melbourne: Visiting yachts requiring moorings in rights to the Heemskirk Consolidated Mel- Melbourne should advise the ORCV office by no bourne Hobart “Westcoaster” Yacht Race and later than 31st November 2009. may exercise those rights as it sees fit. 15.2 Portsea: Yachts should contact the Blairgowrie • grant the ORCV and Heemskirk Consolidated Yacht Squadron prior to the 30th November 2009 the unconditional, perpetual right and au- to arrange a berth or mooring for the night of thority to publish and broadcast anywhere in 26th December 2009. the world, for any purpose and in any media, the names, images and biographical informa- 15.3 Hobart: Elizabeth Street Pier at the direction of tion relating to the crew and photographs, officials in Hobart. video footage and audio recordings taken of the boat and its crew prior to, during and af- ter the race. 13.2 Crew members of boats may, prior to, during and after the race, speak or provide material to any media representatives accredited by the ORCV, regarding the race and the prospects, perform- ance or strategy of boats entered or participat-

12 Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc Heemskirk Consolidated The ORCV is very pleased to have Heemskirk Consoli- ing regions to generate cash flow - as a conven- dated as the principal sponsor for the Melbourne to tional mining company Hobart Westcoaster Yacht Race. • take direct equity stakes in listed and unlisted com- Heemskirk Consolidated is a Mining House which panies for both capital growth and strategic pur- generates positive cash flow, profits and dividends poses - as a resource investor from directly owned (Strategic) resource assets or in- • create flexible financing structures in order to par- direct (Key or Equity) investments within the mining ticipate in a wide range of resource opportunities industry. such as production, revenue sharing and potential In conjunction with these activities, the Company royalties - as a resource financier and does, from time to time, take Seed Investments in • explore potential opportunities both directly and emerging mining situations. During 2007, a number indirectly around the world - as an explorer. of seed situations converted into listed companies with with associated profit uplift. Heemskirk Shareholders will benefit from a Board and Management team From a commodity and country per- well experienced in successful global spective, the Company maintains a and domestic resource companies. broad spread. The Mining House business struc- Heemskirk is a Mining Producer with HEEMSKIRK ture is not new. Historically, there the primary objectives of generating CONSOLIDATED have been a number of successful re- cash flow, profits, sustained dividend source companies that have prospered by adopting a flow and capital growth by direct participation in and similar approach. investment within, the resource industry. Whilst the Company’s principal activities will consist of investing Strengthening global growth underpinned by China in securities, Heemskirk also intends to adopt all the and other emerging economies has resulted in strong other attributes of a Mining House. demand for commodities and created numerous op- portunities in the resource industry. Heemskirk is well As an ASX listed company, Heemskirk will allow an in- placed to benefit from these opportunities. vestor to gain exposure to a diverse range of resource ventures, commodities and countries. The Mining For more information about Heemskirk Consolidated, House structure gives Heemskirk the flexibility to: visit the company’s web site at: • participate directly in projects, operations and min- www.heemskirk.com

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