TOWNSVILLE OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB. Saturday, April 30& Sunday May1, 2016

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Round 2 Saturday, April 30& Sunday May1,

Foreshore, Townsville Race Program & Maps

AOCRA Regatta & Training Rules September

1 TOWNSVILLE OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB Proudly present NQ Zone Regatta Series Day 1&2 Round 2 Saturday, April 30& Sunday May1, 2016 Freemasons Park, Pallarenda Foreshore, Townsville Race Program & Maps Only. To be read in conjunction with the AOCRA Regatta & Training Rules September 15 and Matters for Attention Page 1

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IMPORTANT NOTICE 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.

3 IMPORTANT NOTICE 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: Penny Kenchington For any enquiries in regards to the regatta, please contact: Ray Pomfrett TOCC Regatta Coordinator Phone: THE PALLRENDA VENUE LOCATION The regatta will be held from the beachfront at Freemasons Park, Pallarenda, Townsville. PARKING & TRAVEL Car parking is available at Freemasons Park, and trailers can be parked in the adjacent boat ramp area. (see map next page). Page 3

4 REGATTA VENUE Overflow trailer park Boat ramp Trailer park Canoe staging Car park Visitor s tents Food service Administration & Communications Toilets First aid / Time-keeping Finish line Page 4

5 REFRESHMENTS Food and drink will be available at the regatta site. There are no local businesses in the immediate area so competitors are advised that if the normal regatta fare is not to their liking they should consider bringing their own. ALCOHOL Alcohol is strictly prohibited at both the regatta site and anywhere along the foreshore. If any club member is found with alcohol YOUR CLUB WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AND LOSE MEDALS AND POINTS ACCOMMODATION Beach House Motel Aquarius Rowes Bay Caravan Park Shore Drive Motel 66 The Strand 75 The Strand 46 Heatley Parade, Rowes Bay 117 The Strand (07) (07) (07) ) MARINE STINGERS AND ENVIRONMENTALCONDITONS Marine stingers may still be present in the water, therefore appropriate protection (full length clothing) is recommended. If you choose to compete without full protection, you do so at your own risk. Temperatures may vary significantly during the regatta so please ensure that all paddlers and spectators wear appropriate protection for all conditions. Nomination Fees: OC6 OC1/2 FEES AND NOMINATION INFORMATION Per Crew Per Division Per Event Per Paddler Per Division Per Event 24 km Marathon All other races 24 km Marathon All other races Senior Paddlers $ $66.00 $20.00 $11.00 Junior Paddlers $25 FLAT FEE PER REGATTA FOR JUNIOR EVENTS ONLY Page 5

6 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 credit card, at All nominations close at 5pm Friday two weeks prior to your regatta, April 15, 2016 Please note: Due to difficulty with obtaining extra support boats on short notice, late nominations will not be accepted. Page 6

7 TEAM and INDIVIDUAL NOMINATIONS (i.e., the name of individuals eligible to paddle in each race in each division) must be lodged online at no later than 5pm Friday, April 22, 2015 one week prior to your regatta, If nominations are not received for certain divisions, the host club will organize to delete these from the schedule of events When Signing In for OC6 events clubs need to indicate: 1. which individuals are in each crew for the upcoming race 2. the canoe number (and any identifying feature eg sponsor name) 3. crew name (if applicable) When Signing In for OC1/2 events individuals need to: 1. Confirm the division 2. Indicate individual/s paddling 3. Canoe number (and any identifying feature e.g., colour of ama) It would be appreciated if paddlers do not approach the Sign In desk until they have all of the above details. Page 7

8 SATURDAY COURSE Please note: There are two options for this course. The final choice may be made on the day 24km COURSE: Senior Divisions (see page 14) Option 1 Bay Rock Bash (preferred course) Page 8

9 1. The starting line Bay is Rock between the buoys on the Eastern edge of the 250m short course 2. Proceed Easterly for 3.4km to the Western Middle Reef marker 3. Turn hard left 120 degrees and proceed NNW for about 10 km to Bay Rock 4. Turn left around Bay Rock and proceed about 10km South-ish to the finish line. Finish Line Western Middle Reef marker Start Line Page 9

Option 2 Bay Tour (poorer weather alternative) Western Middle Reef marker Eastern Middle Reef marker Finish Line Start Line Eastern Middle Reef marker Rock wall channel marker 1.

10 Option 2 Bay Tour (poorer weather alternative) Western Middle Reef marker Eastern Middle Reef marker Finish Line Start Line Eastern Middle Reef marker Rock wall channel marker 1. The starting line is between the buoys on the Eastern edge of the 250m short course 2. Proceed Easterly for 3.4km to the Western Middle Reef marker 3. Deviate right approximately 30 degrees and head ESE for 1.4km to the Eastern Middle Reef marker 4. Deviate right approximately 60 degrees and proceed South for about 5km to the channel marker off the rock wall 5. Execute a hard left turn of approximately 160 degrees and head NNE for 6.5 km to the pylon in Picnic Bay 6. Turn hard left again approximately 130 degrees and head WSW for about 7 km to the 500m course start line, Eastern, buoy. 7. Execute a hard right turn and proceed N for 500m to the finish line. Page 10

SUNDAY COURSES Please note: 1. All longer courses (2, 5. 7.5 & 10 km) have the same starting line - between the buoys on the Eastern edge of the 250m short course 2.

11 SUNDAY COURSES Please note: 1. All longer courses (2, & 10 km) have the same starting line - between the buoys on the Eastern edge of the 250m short course 2. All long and short courses have the same finish line at the Northern end of the 250m/500m short course 10km COURSE: Open Mixed & Senior Master Mixed OC6 Finish Line Western Middle Reef marker Start Line Eastern Middle Reef marker 1. The starting line is between the buoys on the Eastern edge of the 250m short course 2. Proceed Easterly for 3.4km to the Western Middle Reef marker 3. Deviate right approximately 30 degrees and head ESE for 1.4km to the Eastern Middle Reef marker 4. Execute a hard right turn and proceed WNW for 2.3km to the turning buoy 5. Deviate left approximately 30 degrees and head WSW for 1.4km to the next buoy 6. Deviate left again approximately 60 degrees and head approximately 1km to the 500m course start line, Eastern, buoy. 7. Execute a hard right turn and proceed N for 500m to the finish line. Page 11

7.5km COURSE: 16U, 19U & Novice Senior Paddlers OC6 (see page 13 for definition) All Senior OC1 and OC2 events Finish Line Start Line Western Middle Reef marker 1.

12 7.5km COURSE: 16U, 19U & Novice Senior Paddlers OC6 (see page 13 for definition) All Senior OC1 and OC2 events Finish Line Start Line Western Middle Reef marker 1. The starting line is between the buoys on the Eastern edge of the 250m short course 2. Proceed Easterly for 3.4 km to the Western Middle Reef marker 3. Execute a hard right turn and proceed Westerly for 3.4 km to the 500m course start line, Eastern, buoy. 4. Execute a hard right turn and proceed N for 500m to the finish line. Page 12

3km to the 500m course start line, Eastern, buoy. 4. Execute a hard right turn and proceed N for 500m to the finish line. 250m/500m COURSE: All OC6 Short Course Divisions 1.

13 5km COURSE: 16U, 19U & Novice Senior Paddlers OC1 and OC2 (see page 13 for definition) Finish Line Start Line 1. The starting line is between the buoys on the Eastern edge of the 250m short course 2. Proceed Easterly for 2.2km to the buoy 3. Execute a hard right turn and proceed WSW for 2.3km to the 500m course start line, Eastern, buoy. 4. Execute a hard right turn and proceed N for 500m to the finish line. 250m/500m COURSE: All OC6 Short Course Divisions 1. The starting line is between the buoys on the Southern end of the 250m and 500m short courses 2. Proceed N very quickly for 250 m (12U & 14U) or 500m (all other divisions) to the finish line. Finish Line 250m Start Line 500m Start Line Page 13

2km COURSE: All 12U & 14U events Finish Line Start Line 1. The starting line is between the buoys on the Eastern edge of the 250m short course 2. Proceed Easterly for 650m to the buoy 3.

14 2km COURSE: All 12U & 14U events Finish Line Start Line 1. The starting line is between the buoys on the Eastern edge of the 250m short course 2. Proceed Easterly for 650m to the buoy 3. Execute a hard right turn and proceed SW for 850m to the 500m course start line, Eastern, buoy. 4. Execute a hard right turn and proceed N for 500m to the finish line. 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. Page 14

15 PLEASE NOTE NOVICE SENIOR PADDLER Some events will include Novice Senior Paddlers. These events are for medals only that is, no points. For this regatta, this division is defined as those senior (that is, adult - not junior) paddlers of any age and gender division who have been members of AOCRA for less than 12 months OC1 Novice race will have an Open Men s Novice and an Open Women s Novice division Novice OC2 & OC6 events will have no gender restrictions. o There will be One Novice OC2 Race and One Novice OC6 race o Teams can consist of all Novice men, all Novice women or any combination of either o OC6 teams should have at least 5 novice senior paddlers, with an experienced steerer allowed. o Paddlers need not be from the same club. The participants in the Novice Senior Paddler division will not be scrutinised by our officials to see if they meet the category criteria it is an honour system. GOLDEN MASTER MIXED OC6 Must include at least one female paddler in the boat crew. SENIOR MASTER MIXED OC6 As per open mixed, this division requires at least 3 female paddlers in the boat crew. Tide Times and Sunrise & Sunset Saturday 30 th April Sunday 1 st May High 5:07am 3.04m Low 11:23am 1.35m Low 11:58am 1.12m High 4:43pm 2.33m High 5:29pm 2.62m Sunrise 6:27am Sunrise 6:28am Sunset 5:52pm Sunset 5:51pm Page 15

16 Time Event Distance Duration 1:15 PM Blessing 0:15 1:30 PM Briefing: 24 km Marathon - Senior Divisions 0:15 1:45 PM OC6 Women (Open, Master, Senior Master), Men (Open, Master, Senior Master), Mixed (Open & Senior Master) 24 km 3:00 4:45 PM FINISH Saturday OC2 - OM, MM, SMM, GMM, OW, MW, SMW, GMW, Open Mixed, Master Mixed and Senior Master Mixed OC1 OM, MM, SMM, GMM, OW, MW, SMW & GMW Sunday Time Event Distance Duration 6:45 AM Briefing: OC6 mixed, 12U, 14U, 16U, 19U & Novice Senior 0:15 Paddler (see page 13 for definition) Marathon 7:00 AM OC6 Mixed (Open, Senior Master) 10 km 1:15 8:15 AM OC6 16U, 19U and also Novice Senior Paddlers 7.5 km 1:00 OC6 12U, 14U 2 km 9:15 AM Briefing: OC6 short course events 0:15 9:30 AM OC6 Senior Master Mixed OC6 16U, 19U, Golden Mixed (if nominations permit) OC6 Open Mixed OC6-12U, 14U 500m 250m 2:00 OC6 SMM, SMW OC6 MM, MW OC6 OW OC6 OM 11:30 AM Briefing: All OC1 & OC2 events 500m 0:15 11:45 AM OC2 Open, Master and Senior Master Mixed 7.5 km 1:00 12:45 PM OC1 16U, 19U and also Novice Senior Paddlers (OM & OW) 5 km 0:45 OC2-12U, 14U 2 km 1:30 PM OC1 OM, MM, SMM, GMM & OC2 OW, MW, SMW & GMW 7.5 km 1:00 2:30 PM OC1 12U, 14U 2 km 0:45 OC2-16U, 19U and also Novice Senior Paddlers 5 km 3:15 PM OC1 OW, MW, SMW, GMW & OC2 OM,MM, SMM & GMM 7.5 km 1:00 4:15 PM FINISH - Medal presentation 7:30 Crown Hotel Page 16

17 PRESENTATIONS SUNDAY MEDAL PRESENTATIONS Time: From 7.30 pm Venue: Crown Hotel 69 Palmer St, South Townsville QLD 4810 On the veranda looking over the water Page 17

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