POT OF GOLD SUPPLEMENTARY SAILING INSTRUCTIONS YWA OFFSHORE. The Pot of Gold is proudly sponsored by: CLICK HERE TO ENTER

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1 POT OF GOLD 2016 SUPPLEMENTARY SAILING INSTRUCTIONS YWA OFFSHORE CLICK HERE TO ENTER The Pot of Gold is proudly sponsored by:

2 COMMODORE Simon Davenport VICE COMMODORES Neil Harrison Barry Jewson SAILING REAR COMMODORE Brett Bailey RACE COMMITTEE Chris Kelly Brett Bailey Trevor Milton RACE OFFICER Bernie Kaaks ( ) OFFSHORE START TEAM Cherry Callcott Kerry Coleman Graham Shepherd Gail Walker Pauline Curran Rosemary Morrow Heather Campbell Sue Milton Lana Kaaks Ian Ball

3 These Supplementary Sailing Instructions shall govern this event together with the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions, and information contained in the YWA Offshore Handbook In the event of conflict these SSI s shall prevail. ALL YACHTS PLEASE KEEP CLEAR OF THE ROTTNEST ISLAND SWIM EVENT FLEET. 1. RULES The sailing instructions in the 2015/2016 YWA Offshore Handbook will apply. 2. NOTICES TO COMPETITORS Notices to competitors will be posted on the official notice board located at Hillarys Yacht Club. 3. START BOAT The Start Boat will be provided by Ian Ball Warning Signals Offshore Double Handed 0925 Offshore Division Offshore Division Offshore Division RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 4.1 VHF Ch 72 will be the race frequency. 4.2 Pre race radio checks will be conducted by Offshore Race Control located at the Fremantle Sailing Club 4.3 Boats should monitor VHF Dual Watch Ch 72 and Ch 16

4 5. COURSES Beach and Sorrento Marks are Orange Spar Buoys Course 1 Div 1 (44.1nm) (Boat Start Fremantle) Crossing the Start Line Day Buoy Stanton Buoy to Stb Cape Vlamingh to Stb Yellow fishing exclusion Marks west of Cape Vlamingh to Stb Their approximate positions are: Scarborough Beach Mark to Port Sorrento Mark to Port Beach Mark* to Port Lateral Starboard Entrance Marker Hillarys Marina to Stb Finish between Western-most Port Channel Marker off Hillarys Marina and HYC Start Tower Course 2 Div 2, 3 and Double Handed (41nm) (Start Boat Fremantle) Crossing the Start Line Day Buoy Stanton Buoy to Stb Cape Vlamingh to Stb Yellow fishing exclusion Marks west of Cape Vlamingh to Stb Their approximate positions are: Centaur Reef South Cardinal Mark to Port Sorrento Mark to Port Lateral Starboard Entrance Marker Hillarys Marina to Stb Finish between Western-most Port Channel Marker off Hillarys Marina and HYC Start Tower All boats are required to radio Offshore Race Control on VHF72 when abeam of Centaur Reef Spit *Beach to be rounded

5 NOTICE TO MARINERS 1. Following recent advise, please be aware of the following shoals Positioned at approximately S E S E S E 2. It is strongly recommended to remove sails before passing the lighthouse in the harbour. 6. ROUNDING REPORTS All Boats shall make radio contact with Offshore Race Control: i. When abeam of Cape Vlamingh ii. iii. Upon rounding Scarborough Beach Mark or Centaur Reef Spit Failure to make these mandatory reports will result in a penalty of three places on corrected time. This amends Sailing Instruction PROTESTS a. Protests are to be lodged at Hillarys Yacht Club within 60 minutes of the protesting boat finishing. This amends sailing instruction 15. b. Protests will be heard at Hillarys Yacht on Saturday 27 th February as soon as possible. 8. RESULTS The results of the race will be declared and trophies will be presented at Hillarys Yacht Club at 1730 on Saturday 27th February All competing Skippers, Crew and Guests are invited to attend. Prizes will be awarded at the same time. 9. ARRIVAL AT HILLARYS Overnight accommodation will be provided for all of the visiting yachts. Please call Hillarys Arrival to confirm your boat accommodation. We are planning on having a rib available to assist you into your boat accommodation. It is advisable to lower the mainsail prior to passing the Lighthouse. Pinky s bar will be open all day. Meals can be purchased after Presentations. On Sunday breakfast will be available in the Marina Room. Wraps and water will also be available to purchase. PLEASE ENJOY YOUR TIME HERE AT THE HILLARYS YACHT CLUB

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