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1 OUTRIGGER WHITSUNDAY proudly present ROUND Full Zone Regatta Saturday 7 September, 2013 to be held at Broadwater Avenue Airlie Beach

2 IN 2013 PLEASE KEEP IN MIND: - A competitor s age for a Racing Year is determined by their age as at 31st December of the Racing Year (the term RACING YEAR will be deemed to mean: the Calendar year, i.e. 1st January to 31st December annually). - Age divisions -Juniors Racing Division Requirement 19 years and Under must not turn 20 in the Calendar Year of competition 16 years and Under must not turn 17 in the Calendar Year of competition 14 years and Under must not turn 15 in the Calendar Year of competition 12 years and Under must not turn 13 in the Calendar Year of competition -Seniors Adult Age Divisions Women s Age Men s Age 21 years and Under 20 to 21 inclusive Open Adult age i.e. 20 yrs and above Masters 40 yrs and above 40 yrs and above Senior Masters 50 yrs and above 50 yrs and above Golden Masters 60 yrs and above 60 yrs and above Platinum 70 yrs and above 70 yrs and above Juniors eligibility to compete in Adult events a) 19U division may compete in adult divisions (21U and Open) without the need for parental or coach consent. b) Must be aged 14 yrs and above and have: i) written parental / guardian permission ii)written approval of qualified outrigger specific coach - Junior paddlers must turn at least 9 years of age in the calendar year. The following conditions will also apply to paddlers under 10 years of age. - a risk assessment must be conducted by a Level 1 sports specific outrigger coach prior to each training / racing session and - correctly fitted life jackets must be worn by all paddlers under 10 years as assessed by a qualified coach. The above applies to training and racing. - Juniors may not paddle in more than 2 junior age divisions at the same regatta. - Juniors may only paddle up one division within a regatta except where Junior eligibility to compete in Adult events is met.

3 - If conditions deem it necessary the Race Director will require 14U & 12U OC6 crews to have an adult steerer/paddler (position 5 or 6). - OC6 Open Mixed division each crew is to have at least 3 women in it. - OC6 Golden Master Mixed division (when offered in the program) each crew is to have at least 1 woman in it. - A minimum of three clubs must be nominated two weeks prior to the regatta for an event/race to take place. - The minimum weight for OC6 canoes is 130kg. - It is recommended that OC1 paddlers wear a leg rope (but it is not compulsory) when racing. It is recommended that one paddler per OC2 wear a leg rope (but it not compulsory) when racing. - Combining of Clubs at regattas: i) Small clubs ie clubs with fewer than 12 gender specific senior members (over 18 years of age) are entitled to combine with other small clubs, within NQ Zone to race at regattas for medals and points (points will be given to the club who makes the nomination). Approval must be sought from the NQ Zone Committee prior to the small club nominating for the regatta. The request is to be sent via to the Zone Secretary Stephen Mills s-mills@bigpond.com at least 21 days prior to the regatta date. i) If there is no other small club within a 400km radius, that small club will be allowed to race with any club within that 400km radius, subject to zone approval. Approval must be sought via to the Zone Secretary Stephen Mills s-mills@bigpond.com at least 21 days prior to the regatta date. - Women can substitute into a Men s crew in the appropriate Age Division. The crew is considered official and so is eligible for points and medals. Approval must be sought from the NQ Zone Committee prior to the regatta the request is to be sent by to the Zone Secretary Stephen Mills s-mills@bigpond.com at least 10 days prior to the regatta date. - Safety Boat Ratios - A Safety Boat Calculator may be downloaded from - For every OC6 nomination your club makes your club will receive a ticket in the draw for an OC2. The raffle will be drawn at the last regatta in September.

4 IMPORTANT NOTICE RACING PROGRAM The Race Program will run on time, or at the discretion of the Race Director. Clubs must provide adequate canoes for competitors in each division. Please be ready for your event. The Race Director will not wait for crews to get to the START LINE. Please note that races may be brought forward on the day so please notify all competitors that it is important to listen for changes over the PA system. All canoes are required to carry one PFD per paddler, and must be easily accessible. Always be Sunsmart. Remember it is stinger season you should wear appropriate clothing. Race Director : Adam Joyce Assistant Race Director: Amanda Ehrnst THE VENUE The regatta will be held at Broadwater Avenue, Airlie Beach PARKING Parking for competitors is available at Broadwater Avenue, Airlie Beach. TRAILER PARKING Trailer parking is available at Marine Services Club (VMR), Altman Avenue, Cannonvale Due to road works on Shute Harbour Rd, car parking is limited at Broadwater Ave. There will be NO OC6 trailers allowed to park in Broadwater Ave car park. REFRESHMENTS A variety of food and beverages will be available at the race venue with catering by Outrigger Whitsunday. A variety of merchandise will also be on sale. PRESENTATIONS- The presentations will be held in the outdoor seating area of CACTUS JACKS, Airlie Beach Hotel. Medal presentations will commence at 6:30pm for Juniors and approx 7pm for Seniors. This is also the last regatta of the NQ zone, presentations of NQ ZONE awards will occur following regatta presentation at approx 8pm. ACCOMMODATION - Please support our sponsors: Airlie Beach Hotel- book direct on ph: and ask for OUTRIGGER RATE

5 NOMINATION FEES OC6 OC1/2 Per Crew Per Division Per Event Per Paddler Per Division Per Event Senior Paddlers Juniors Paddlers $66 $60 $11 $10 OUTRIGGER WHITSUNDAY MIXED TEAM EVENT $100 PER TEAM- max. 10 paddlers CLUB NOMINATIONS All clubs must lodge a CLUB NOMINATION with payment, performed online, at Individuals wishing to compete in an OC1/2 event can lodge a CLUB NOMINATION with payment by your own credit card, at All nominations close at 5 pm Friday,23 rd August, 2013 Late nominations will be accepted with additional late fee of $10 per senior paddler for oc1/oc2 events & $5 per senior paddler for oc6 events TEAM and INDIVIDUAL NOMINATIONS (ie the name of individuals eligible to paddle in each race in each division) must be lodged online at no later than 5 pm Friday 30 th August, 2013 If nominations are not received for certain divisions, the host club will organize to delete these from the schedule of events

6 When Signing In for OC6 events clubs need to indicate: - which individuals are in each crew for the upcoming race - the canoe number (and any identifying feature eg sponsor name) - crew name (if applicable) When Signing In for OC1/2 events individuals need to: - confirm the division - indicate individual/s paddling - the canoe number (and any identifying feature eg colour of ama) It would be appreciated if paddlers do not approach the Sign In desk until they have all of the above details. Race Co-ordinator: Renee Martin ren10a@hotmail.com ph:

7 Generally: RULES AND REGULATIONS 1) Only competitors who are members of a club affiliated with AOCRA are eligible to compete and this does include crews from outside of our Zone. Crews from another zone compete for medals only! 2) A competitor may only paddle for a club in which he or she is a current and financial member. EACH CLUB SHALL REGISTER ALL PADDLERS ONLINE 14 DAYS BEFORE THAT PERSON S FIRST REGATTA, including proof of age when required. 3) International paddlers/crews may compete for medals only! 4) International paddlers must have their own personal travel insurance in order to compete. 5) AOCRA or its respective committees reserve the right to request proof of age of a competitor at any time. 6) It is recommended that OC1 paddlers wear a leg rope (but it is not compulsory) when racing. It is recommended that one paddler per OC2 wear a leg rope (but it not compulsory) when racing. 7) Women can substitute into a Men s crew in the appropriate Age Division. The crew is considered official and so is eligible for points and medals. Approval must be sought from the NQ Zone Committee prior to the regatta the request is to be sent by to the Zone Secretary Stephen Mills s-mills@bigpond.com at least 10 days prior to the regatta date. 8) Combining of Clubs at regattas: i) Small clubs ie clubs with fewer than 12 gender specific senior members (over 18 years of age) are entitled to combine with other small clubs, within NQ Zone to race at regattas for medals and points (points will be given to the club who makes the nomination). Approval must be sought from the NQ Zone Committee prior to the small club nominating for the regatta. The request is to be sent via to the Zone Secretary Stephen Mills s-mills@bigpond.com at least 21 days prior to the regatta date. ii) If there is no other small club within a 400km radius, that small club will be allowed to race with any club within that 400km radius, subject to zone approval. Approval must be sought via to the Zone Secretary Stephen Mills s-mills@bigpond.com at least 21 days prior to the regatta date. 9) All canoes are required to carry one PFD per paddler.

8 10) OC6 Open Mixed Division each crew is to have at least 3 women in it. 11) OC6 Golden Master Mixed Division each crew is to have at least 1 woman in it. 12) Course requirements a) The first turning buoy of a marathon course shall be a minimum of 2 kilometres from the start line. b) The first turning buoy of a short course event will be a minimum of 1 kilometre from the start line. 13) Age divisions -Juniors Racing Division Requirement 19 years and Under must not turn 20 in the Calendar Year of competition 16 years and Under must not turn 17 in the Calendar Year of competition 14 years and Under must not turn 15 in the Calendar Year of competition 12 years and Under must not turn 13 in the Calendar Year of competition -Seniors Adult Age Divisions Women s Age Men s Age 21 years and Under 20 to 21 inclusive Open Adult age i.e. 20 yrs and above Masters 40 yrs and above 40 yrs and above Senior Masters 50 yrs and above 50 yrs and above Golden Masters 60 yrs and above 60 yrs and above Platinum 70 yrs and above 70 yrs and above Juniors eligibility to compete in Adult events a) 19U division may compete in adult divisions (21U and Open) without the need for parental or coach consent. b) Must be aged 14 yrs and above and have: i) written parental / guardian permission ii)written approval of qualified outrigger specific coach 14) Junior paddlers must turn at least 9 years of age in the calendar year. The following conditions will also apply to paddlers under 10 years of age. - a risk assessment must be conducted by a Level 1 sports specific outrigger coach prior to each training / racing session and - correctly fitted life jackets must be worn by all paddlers under 10 years as assessed by a qualified coach. The above applies to training and racing. 15) Junior competitors may not paddle in more than 2 junior age divisions at the same regatta.

9 16) Junior competitors may only paddle up one division within a regatta (i.e. 12U competitor may paddle up a division to 14U, but not 16U), except the requirements of Juniors eligibility to compete in Adults events (as per point 12) are met. EXTRACT AS PER AOCRA REGATTA AND TRAINING RULES 1. AOCRA regatta rules apply and any other special rules which may be required for a specific event. 2. An alternate venue must be available for the Regatta in the event of a strong wind warning or unsuitable paddling conditions. 3. An alternate course must be available for all events. 4. All Australian competitors must be registered with AOCRA 5. Rules compliance: A. A senior official appointed by AOCRA or the zone, and a member of the organising committee should make a pre race inspection of the course. AOCRA rules calls for a course and facilities inspector. B. If conditions are considered unsafe, as in rough seas, tidal convergence, strong wind or forecast strong winds or other conditions that may effect the safety of competitors, then an alternate course is to be made available. Or the event cancelled. C. In severe conditions as defined in AOCRA regatta rules the event must be postponed or cancelled. D. The lead boat in every event must have an official observer who will take responsibility for reporting conditions and make decisions on safety. If conditions deteriorate at any point of the course in any event, the observer must recommend a course of action. E. Consultation must take place by the race committee, and other interested parties, if a safety issue arises and paddlers may be jeopardised, with a view to altering the course or stopping the race. F. All OC6 canoes must have tow ropes on board and the canoe crews be trained to be able fix the tow rope in the approved manner to assist in rescue procedures. Tow ropes to be 12mm silver rope 20/25 metres in length G. The organising committee prior to race start must make inspections of canoes. Positive floatation is mandatory, bailing buckets and spare paddles are mandatory storm covers (good condition) must be fitted when so directed by the race director. All canoes must conform to AOCRA standards and scrutineers requirements H. Support boats must be available to the standard required by AOCRA and the water control authorities and have extra life jackets on board. The vessels must comply with state transport regulations. I. Briefings should be video recorded in case of litigation resulting from insurance claims. J. Time restriction and cut off points where crews can be required to drop out of a race at a pre agreed point, need to be documented and mentioned in all briefings. Once a crew or person is requested to turn back or take advantage of rescue and refuses then all insurance for the crew or person will be invalidated. This will decrease the chance of weaker or inexperienced crews who have decided to, have a-go, getting themselves into trouble when commonsense would say turn back. Crews that refuse to turn back shall be advised that insurance will be voided at this point. K. Canoes need to be rigged to suit the conditions and the team using the canoe. The onus is on the crew to ensure this is in effect. Competitors should be made aware in the invitation that thermal clothing may be necessary in cold water conditions. L. All canoes must carry sufficient PFD s for all paddlers, i.e. one PFD on an OC1, two PFD s on an OC2, six PFD s on an OC6, and must be easily accessible. M. Addition to Training and Regatta Rules (May 2012) Safety Requirements D.7.1 a) It is the responsibility of both the Race Director and Race Committee that all aspects of the Safety Requirements are catered for at the Regatta both on, and off the water. Beach Launches:-i.

10 The decision to implement a beach launch at any regatta must be made / confirmed by the Race Director no more then 1 hour prior to the scheduled race start.ii. If a beach launch is considered a safe option by the Race Director, the Race Director and host club must ensure that adequate support personnel are in place to assist paddlers if necesary to negotiate the conditions.iii. Beach launch officials must ensure that any paddlers that return to the beach and not participate in the race are assisted from the water and noted as DNS. THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE AND THE ZONE COMMITTEE HAS TO ACCEPT DUTY OF CARE RESPONSIBILITY TO PREVENT SITUATIONS WHERE INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS CAN DEVELOP THAT CAN JEOPARDISE THE SPORT OF OUTRIGGER CANOEING AND JEOPARDISE THE SPORTS INSURANCE POLICY OF AOCRA INC. 6. Event distances Sprint Events Event Age Group Distance (metres) Adult Events OC6/V12 All From 500m to 3,000m OC1, OC2, SUP All From 250m to 500m Junior Events 19 & Under up to 2,000 metres OC6/V12 16 & Under up to 1,000 metres 14 & Under up to 500 metres 12 & Under up to 500 metres OC1, OC2, SUP 19 & Under Up to 500m 16 & Under Up to 500m 14 & Under Up to 250m 12 & Under Up to 250m Junior Marathon Events Event Age Group Distance (kilometres) 19 & Under up to 15 km OC6 16 & Under up to 10 km 14 & Under up to 6 km 12 & Under up to 3 km OC1, OC2, SUP 19 & Under Up to 8 km 16 & Under Up to 6 km 14 & Under Up to 4 km 12 & Under Up to 2 km The complete set of AOCRA Regatta and Training Rules can be found at The most recent version is dated July 2012.

REGATTA RACE PROGRAM NOTE: - Course distance may be varied according to weather conditions, and start times may change, please ensure you check with race officials on the day and attend all race

11 REGATTA RACE PROGRAM NOTE: - Course distance may be varied according to weather conditions, and start times may change, please ensure you check with race officials on the day and attend all race briefings. OC6 SENIOR 12 km MARATHON Women and Men: All divisions Women s and men s divisions will paddle a 12 km course. This event will start between 2 buoys located in front of the beach; competitors will head directly North to a buoy situated 2km from the start line, at which a right hand turn is made. Paddlers must then proceed East for 4km, making a left turn around Pioneer Rocks. After turning Pioneer Rocks 180º, paddlers will proceed back to the first turning buoy and make a left hand turn back to the start/finish line.

OC6 SENIORS & JUNIORS SHORT (500m) COURSE All divisions This course is a 500m straight line sprint from a buoy situated 500m directly along the Southern shoreline.

12 OC6 SENIORS & JUNIORS SHORT (500m) COURSE All divisions This course is a 500m straight line sprint from a buoy situated 500m directly along the Southern shoreline. Teams will sprint to the Finish Line located just off the beach. OC1 12U, 14U JUNIORS 1km COURSE This event will start between 2 buoys situated in front of the beach. Paddlers will proceed in an Easterly direction turning left around a buoy 500m along the rock wall, and returning to the Start/Finish line OC2 & OC6 MARATHON 12U, 14U JUNIORS 2km COURSE This event will start between 2 buoys situated in front of the beach. Paddlers will proceed in an Easterly direction turning left around a buoy 1km along the rock wall, and returning to the Start/Finish line

13 OC1/2 SENIORS & 16U, 19U 4km COURSE This event will start between 2 buoys located in front of the beach. Competitors will head directly out to a buoy situated 1 km from the start at which a right hand turn is made. Paddlers then proceed East towards Mandalay point for 1km, making a left hand turn at the buoy, then on to another turning buoy at 50m, turning left. Then proceed back to the first turning buoy and a final left turn back to the Start/Finish line.

14 AIRLIE BEACH HOTEL OC6 MIXED CHANGEOVER EVENT 2 x 4km COURSE This event will start between 2 buoys located in front of the beach. Competitors will proceed north 2km to buoy (same 2km buoy as OC6 senior marathon). Make an arma turn around buoy and paddle to a second buoy located approx 100m away. Then turn left (arma side) to paddle 2km back to beach area. Head nose into beach, where all paddlers changing must run to changeover area situated on the beach. Changing paddlers are to run to canoe, safely turn canoe in water (please be aware of competing canoes around you). Paddle to right side buoy of start/finish line to avoid oncoming canoes. Make an arma side turn to paddle out to 2km buoy, turn left head to 100m buoy, turn left and head for finish line. Outrigger Whitsunday would like to encourage all clubs to include their 16U and 19U paddlers within their club team (if possible) in this event. There must be 3 female and 3 male paddlers. Maximum 10 paddlers can be utilised in this event. There will be NO medals awarded for this event BUT prize money ($$$) will be presented (amount to be confirmed).

15 Saturday 7 September 2013 Sunrise: 06:08 Sunset: 17:58 Low Tide: 05:23 High Tide: 11:39 Low Tide: 17:29 Time Event Distance 06:15 Blessing followed by Briefing OC6 Senior Marathons & Junior OC1/2 06:30 OC6 Women: Open, Master, Senior Master & Golden Master Mixed 12 km 06:45 OC1 12U, 14U 1 km 08:00 OC6 Men: Open, Master, Senior Master 12 km 08:15 09:45 OC2 12U, 14U NQ ZONE DRAW- CLUB WINNER OF OC2 Briefing OC6 Open Mixed Event AIRLIE BEACH HOTEL Open Mixed Beach Changeover Event 10:45 Briefing OC6 Junior Marathon inc. 16U, 19U 2 km 2 x 4km OC6 12U, 14U 2 km Briefing for Senior & Junior Short Course - 500m 12:00 OC6 16U, 19U 500 m 12:15 OC6 12U, 14U 500 m 12:30 OC6 Men- Master, Senior Master 500 m 12:45 OC6 Women- Master, Senior Master & Golden Master Mixed 500 m 13:00 OC6 Open Men 500 m 13:15 OC6 Open Women 500 m 13:30 OC6 Open Mixed 500 m 14:00 Briefing for Senior & Junior OC1 /OC2 Long Course - 4km 14:15 OC1 Men- All Divisions, 16U, 19U & OC2 Women 4 km 14:45 OC1 Women- All Divisions, 16U, 19U & OC2 Men 4 km 15:15 OC2 Mixed- Open & Master 4 km 15:45 OC2 Mixed 16U, 19U 4 km

16 GP Round 6: OUTRIGGER WHITSUNDAY Junior and Senior MEDAL PRESENTATIONS AIRLIE BEACH HOTEL from 6:30pm CACTUS JACKS margaritaville Please confirm all dinner bookings direct to CACTUS JACKS ph: Ask for a table on the verandah followed by NQ ZONE PRESENTATIONS approx 8pm

MISSION BEACH OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB

MISSION BEACH OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB proudly present ROUND 5-2013 FULL ZONE REGATTA Saturday 27 TH AND Sunday 28 TH 2013 Grand Prix ie club crews on Sat 27 th Combined Clubs on Sun 28 th to be held at SOUTH