2016 AUSTRALIAN LASER CHAMPIONSHIPS 27th December 2015 to 4th January 2016 Incorporating: 2016 Australian Laser Championships 2016 Australian Laser Radial Championships 2016 Australian Laser Radial Women’s Championships 2016 Australian Laser 4.7 Championships Australian Laser Class Association President’s Welcome Welcome to Belmont 16's Sailing Club and the fabulous sailing waters of Lake Macquarie for the 2016 Laser Australian Championship. I hope all the Australian and international Laser sailors will enjoy strong and fair competition at this great venue for this regatta. We should see some of the finest exponents of Laser sailing in action here over the coming week. I would like to thank the Belmont 16's Sailing Club for their hosting of this event and their provision of such first rate sailing facilities for us to enjoy. Thanks also to the many volunteers who will willing give their time to ensure that this regatta runs smoothly. Without these folk we would not be able to stage this event. To all our officials, coaches, parents and supporters - greetings and thank you for your time and effort in supporting this event. I trust that everyone will enjoy this regatta and the Belmont 16's facilities and hospitality. Ken Hurling President Australian Laser Class Association 2 Belmont 16ft Sailing Club President’s Welcome Belmont 16ft Sailing Club is proud to host the 41st Australian Laser Championship. For this event we warmly welcome all competitors, coaches, their families and friends to the Belmont 16ft Sailing Club on the shores of beautiful Lake Macquarie. We have been racing here under the B16ftSC burgee for over 90 years and we hope you enjoy both the Club’s facilities and the fine sailing waters we have to offer. Thank you to all the volunteers many of who have travelled from interstate and all who give their time freely so that competitors can enjoy our fabulous sport of sailing. We wish you all good and fair sailing. Regards David Berryman President Belmont 16ft Sailing Club 3 Supporting Organisations: Belmont 16ft Sailing Club Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club Gosford Sailing Club Performance Sailcraft Australia Ronstan Zhik Harken Regatta Toolbox and more than 50 volunteers, ranging from the on-water race management and jury teams to the people ashore who look after the measurement and registration the sign-on/sign-off and look after the race office. Without all of them the regatta would not be possible. Our sincere thanks to you all. 4 Regatta Officials Organising Committee Kevin Phillips Chairman Kath Herrmann John Sprague Geoff Lucas Rob Lowndes Vanessa Dudley Stuart Plenderleith Michael Mills Race Committee Ross Wilson Principal Race Officer Kevin Wilson Race Officer John Sprague Race Officer Kevin Phillips Organising Committee Chair Jacqueline Bell B16ft SC Sailing Manager Jury John Middleton Chairman Ian Humphries Jury Wayne Thompson Jury Lister Hughes Jury Mark Richards Jury Gloria Thirkell Jury Damien Bolydrew Jury Australian Laser Ken Hurling Chairman Class Association John d’Helin Vice Chairman Kath Herrmann Secretary Geoff Lucas Treasurer President Vice President Sailing Co-ordinator Sailing Manager Laser Club Captain Laser Vice Captain 5 Schedule of Events Date Activity Time Sunday 27 Dec 2015 Registration & 0800 – 1700 Measurement 1800 Welcome function Quarterdeck & 1800 Gazeway Terrace Belmont 16’s Monday 28 Dec 2015 Registration & 0800 – 1200 Measurement Competitor Meeting 1200 Measurement 1300-1700 continued Practice race warning 1330 signal Tuesday 29 Dec 2015 (2 races) First warning 1300 signal Wednesday 30 Dec 2015 ALCA Annual General 0900 Meeting Belmont Room Belmont 16’s (2 races) First warning 1300 signal Thursday 31 Dec 2015 (2 races) First warning 1300 signal Friday 1 Jan 2016 Lay day/May be used for re-sails Saturday 2 Jan 2016 (2 races) First warning 1300 signal Sunday 3 Jan 2016 (2 races) First warning 1300 signal Monday 4 Jan 2016 (2 races) First warning 1300 signal Last Warning Signal 1530 not later than Trophy Presentation Spinnaker Room 1900 Belmont 16’s 6 Belmont 16ft Sailing Club Club Information We are a little different to most sailing clubs you may have visited as we are a registered club and as such our main club house facilities are strictly governed by the Registered Clubs Act and NSW liquor and gaming laws. Detailed following is information about the club and the specific requirements relating to compliance with these laws. We ask that you respect these requirements and make every effort to comply. Should you have any questions, our friendly team members at the front desk will be willing to assist. Entry for Members & Visitors Members are required to show their current membership card each time upon entry. All visitors over the age of 18 years are required to sign the entry registers (each day) and retain the entry receipt at all times whilst on Club premises. The visitor entry receipt must be shown each time upon entry for that day. Entry to the Club is through the main front foyer with entry available on scheduled race days through the eastern deck entrance. Please do not attempt to enter the Club via the western deck entrance – this is an emergency exit only. Membership Why not take advantage of the great benefits of membership of the Belmont 16ft Sailing Club by joining at the Club reception. One year General Membership is only $8.00. Club membership entitles you to discounted prices for food & beverage. Check out the details of membership on the club's website www.16s.com.au Children / Minors A person under the age of 18 years may only enter the Club when accompanied by a responsible adult and must remain in the immediate company of the responsible adult at all times whilst they are in the Club. There are certain areas within the Club were minors are not permitted and these areas have signage indicating such. Minors are not permitted to remain in the Club after 10pm unless attending an approved private function (such as welcome functions and presentation nights). Dress Requirements Neat, casual dress and footwear is to be worn in all areas of the Club. Men are not permitted to wear tank tops or sleeveless shirts. Hats on males (except for medical or religious reasons) are not permitted within the Club. Please note that sailing attire (wetsuits, wet clothing) is not permitted to be worn anywhere inside the Club. 7 Race Headquarters In the eastern most waterfront corner of the Brian Ellis Boat Shed is where we have set up the Race Office and Jury headquarters for this regatta. The official notice board is located here as well as the electronic sign-on/sign-off facilities. There is free Wi-Fi in this area. This is where regatta registration takes place so will be your "first port of call" when visiting our Club! Change Room Facilities Male, female and disabled toilets, showers and change room facilities are available and are located on the northern end of the Support Boat Shed in the centre of the rigging area. Please do not leave bags, gear & valuables in the change rooms as these facilities are accessible by the general public. Lockers / Security of Valuables Please DO NOT leave gear and items of value in the rigging area, in change rooms or in the boat shed. The whole area is accessible by the general public and we cannot control this access. The Club provides storage lockers inside the eastern end of the Brian Ellis Boat Shed for car keys & valuables. A $2 coin is required to access the locker and this is returned once the key is returned. The Club does not accept responsibility for any items of value lost or stolen whilst on club property. Lost & Found Property Lost or found property is generally handed in and logged by the front desk of the Club. Alternatively you may contact the Sailing Office. Boat Trailer Storage The Belmont 16ft Sailing Club is an active social club with over 26,000 members who regularly use the Club’s facilities. In order to ensure our members may continue to use their Club (and park their car!) during the busy time of sailing regattas, we MUST ensure that the car park is free of boat trailers. It would be appreciated if sailors would remove trailers from the car park once boats have been off loaded and store the trailer at their accommodation. For large scale events like the Laser Nationals, the Lake Macquarie City Council has kindly consented to the storage of boat trailers in a specific cordoned area of Laughlin Park (across the road from the Club). The area allocated for boat storage is the north eastern corner of the park, bounded by Ross, Evans & Tudor Streets and the concrete pedestrian pathway (refer to image). Trailers must only be stored in the cordoned area. When storing trailers within the area, please ensure it is done efficiently so the maximum number of trailers may be stored. The Club must ensure that all trailers are stored in the designated area, that pathways are kept clear and that there 8 is minimal disruption to the local community’s use of the park. Consideration of others is important. Rigging Area, Boat Launching & Wash Down We offer two main rigging areas – the larger area to the east of the main club house and also the area in front of the Brian Ellis Boat Shed. Boats are also permitted to rig & launch on the Council land on the western side of the main club house. It is very important that boats are not rigged on the paved driveway next to the main club house - this thoroughfare is constantly used for food & beverage deliveries to the club.