Notice of Race 2018 Melbourne to Noumea Yacht Race

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1 OCEAN RACING Notice of Race 2018 Melbourne to Noumea Yacht Race NOUMEA MELBOURNE TO NOUMEA ORCV OCEAN RACE V1.00

2 Welcome to the Noumea Yacht Race New Caledonia, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands - this is a truly beautiful part of the world. After Past Commodore George Shaw visited Vanuatu on a cruise, a new ocean race, the Melbourne to Vanuatu, was proposed to introduce other sailors to this paradise on Earth. In 2006, the ORCV held the inaugural Melbourne to Vanuatu race and what a race it was! There are still people talking about it at various clubs now. To help participants prepare themselves, the ORCV ran an extensive set of seminars covering all aspects of long distance ocean sailing. Topics covered included Health, Provisioning, Sail Repairs, Search and Rescue, Salvage, Customs and Quarantine. The race was successfully run again in 2010 and 2014 along with the very popular preparation seminars. As the ORCV committee considered a date for the next Melbourne to Vanuatu race, it was noted that 2018 would also be the next Melbourne to Osaka event. It was also noted that both CYCA and RQYS were planning races to Noumea! Why not make it three co-ordinated races and we get a new destination! Boat owners are invited to join us for the race to Noumea. Which fleet will be the first into Noumea? Will it be a Melbourne boat, a Sydney boat or one of those from sunny Queensland? The Melbourne to Noumea race is destined to become a classic! Melbourne New Caledonia Noumea In support of the race participants, the ORCV will again be running the training and preparation seminar series in conjunction with the Melbourne to Osaka event participants. Watch out for details on the ORCV web site ( 2 Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc

3 The 2018 Melbourne to Noumea Yacht Race will be conducted on the waters of Port Phillip, Bass Strait and the South Pacific Ocean. Owners of eligible yachts 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) in conjunction with the Cercle Nautique Calédonien (CNC). 1. The Race 1.1 The warning signal for the race will be displayed at 1355 Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on Tuesday, 29 May 2018, subject to the decision of the Race Committee. 1.2 This is a Category 1 race starting from Portsea in Victoria, Australia and finishing at Noumea, New Caledonia, a distance of approximately 1,540 nautical miles. 1.3 The race is a non-stop event. Any yachts determined to have received outside assistance may have a penalty of up to 30% added to their elapsed time. 1.4 A yacht may start up to four days after its official start time provided it can satisfy the ORCV that there were compelling reasons that prevented it from starting at the official starting time. In the event that the ORCV accepts such a late start, the elapsed time for such yachts shall be taken from the time of the official start for that yacht. 2. Rules 2.1 The race will be governed by the current versions of : The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) of World Sailing (WS), together with the prescriptions and safety regulations of Australian Sailing (AS); The Special Regulations of the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV); Where applicable, the rules and regulations of the Australian Measurement System (AMS) and the IRC Rules Parts A, B and C shall apply; The International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea; Except as amended by this Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions for this race. Notice of Race 2.2 The ORCV reserves the right to amend this Notice of Race. Amendments will be published on the event website ( 2.3 The Sailing Instructions will be issued through the ORCV website ( prior to 1 April ORCV will appoint an International Jury in accordance with RRS Appendix N. 2.5 By entering this race, the owner of a yacht agrees that this Notice of Race (including amendments) and the entry form, the rules and regulations referred to in paragraph 2.1 and the Sailing Instructions shall be complied with by the yacht and by the owner or charterer. 3. Categories and Divisions 3.1 The 2018 Melbourne to Noumea Yacht Race will include both Fully Crewed and Double-Handed with racing conducted under the three handicap categories but not including non-spinnaker and short-handed ratings: IRC AMS Performance 3.2 The Race Committee, at its discretion may allocate yachts to divisions within a handicap category. 3.3 All yachts entered in a handicap category will be scored in the combined overall result for that category as well as in its individual divisions. 3.4 Where fewer than 5 entries are received for a handicap category, the Race Committee reserves the right to reallocate those yachts to another handicap category. 3.5 Subject to Clause 3.1, a yacht may enter any handicap category for which it is eligible and any combination of those handicap categories within the division Melbourne to Noumea Yacht Race Notice of Race (V1.00 Final) 3

4 4. Eligibility 4.1 The races are open to monohull yachts of a thoroughly seaworthy nature, which are entered by a member of a yacht club recognised by a Yachting Authority. 4.2 In addition to the requirements of AS Safety Category 1, yachts shall comply with the requirements in Appendix B Additional Requirements. 4.3 Each yacht shall comply with the Stability Criteria of the AS Special Regulations Part 1 Appendix B (referred to in Appendix A Stability Requirements of this NOR). 4.4 The ORCV may require re-measurement of any yacht prior to the yacht racing. 4.5 The crew of each yacht must meet the eligibility requirements listed in Appendix D Crew Eligibility Requirements. 4.6 A decision of the ORCV or the Race Committee as to any matter under this paragraph (4), including as to whether a yacht and her crew meet the eligibility criteria for entry in the race, is final and binding and will not be grounds for a request for redress. 5. Application For Entry 5.1 An application must be made via the ORCV online entry system at A completed application for entry shall be received by the ORCV by 1200 hours on 5 April Entries received after that date and before 12 May 2018 will attract a late entry fee. Applications received after 12 May 2018 will be considered by the ORCV but may not be accepted. 5.3 Each yacht shall submit to the ORCV, no later than 12 May 2018, the documentation listed in Appendix E Entry Documentation. Privacy Note: Personal information about crew members is contained in crew lists. That information is obtained for use in search and rescue situations and for media purposes. 5.4 The ORCV is not obliged to accept an application for entry. 5.5 The items listed in paragraph 5.3 may be accepted after the closing date at the discretion of the ORCV, subject to a request for late acceptance being made to the ORCV in writing, accompanied by the specified Late Documentation Fee. 5.6 In accordance with RRS 76.1 the ORCV will reject or cancel the entry of a yacht that does not comply with the conditions of this Notice of Race. 5.7 Documentation supplied to or held by the ORCV under this Notice of Race (other than crew lists and rating certificates) shall not be changed (except to correct errors or after protest) after 1700 on 26 May A yacht s rating certificate shall not be changed after 1700 on 28 May 2018 except as a result of a rating protest or to correct a rating office error. 4 Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc

5 5.9 A yacht s crew list may be changed to correct errors, to reflect late crew changes or after protest but shall not be changed later than 24 hours prior to the starting signal. After any change to a crew list, the yacht shall still satisfy the general requirements of paragraph 4.5. Changes to the crew or details of any crew member shall be notified on Crew List forms available from the ORCV. 6. Fees 6.1 Race fees shall be paid by credit card, cheque or bank transfer on submission of the entry form or late documentation, as appropriate. All fees are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include Australian Goods and Services Tax (a tax invoice will be issued on request). 6.2 Race Entry All fees are for the race and allow for multiple handicap categories. Race Entry Fee $800 Additional Late Entry Fee $300 Additional Late Documentation Fee.... $350 ORCV and CNC members will receive a 15% discount on the race entry fees. 6.3 Crew Fees Crew Fees are payable for each crew member. ORCV or CNC Members $100 Non-Members $ Refund Policy The ORCV wishes to encourage entry to its events. However, races are expensive to organise and run, requiring a cancellation fee to be charged to cover administration costs. A cancellation fee will apply where an entry to an event is cancelled within seven days of the event. For Category 1 yacht races, the cancellation fee is $200. In addition, any costs that the Organising Authority have incurred for crew merchandise, e.g. shirts, caps, etc., will be charged if they have been incurred before the entry is cancelled. When cancelling an entry, please provide account details (BSB, A/C Number) for refunding the entry fee balance. 7. Scoring 7.1 Prorated positions may be used to determine a result for the race in the event that the race is shortened. 7.2 The scoring system will not be subject to protest or dispute (amends RRS 60.1 and 62.1(a)). 8. Trophies 8.1 Trophies will be awarded for: Line Honours Overall Winner on corrected time, awarded to winner of the primary category The Primary Category is defined as the measurement category with the larger number of entries. In the event that there are equal numbers of entries in AMS and IRC then IRC will be the primary category. Second and Third on corrected time in the primary category First, Second and Third on corrected time within each of the remaining handicap categories and within each division subject to entries 8.2 All trophies, including any perpetual trophy, are awarded subject to sufficient entries in the particular category and division as follows: Fewer than seven entries, no 3 rd place trophy is awarded. Fewer than five entries, no 2 nd or 3 rd place trophies are awarded. Fewer than three entries, there is no race for that handicap category and no trophies are awarded for the category and division. Line honours follow the same rules except all yachts sailing the same course are counted regardless of handicap categories. 8.3 The Date and Time of the Race trophy presentation ceremony will be advised in the Sailing Instructions. 8.4 Unique and special trophies have been designed and produced for Line Honours and first place recipients. The trophies are designed to encompass multiple awards and as such are to be returned to complete engraving after presentation. 9. Changes To Rules 9.1 Changes to the IRC Rules IRC Rule (e): A spare mainsail may be carried as a bona fide replacement for a mainsail damaged during the race. If used, this sail must not 2018 Melbourne to Noumea Yacht Race Notice of Race (V1.00 Final) 5

6 6 improve the performance or rating of the yacht. IRC Rule : In accordance with a prescription by Australian Sailing, a yacht in the IRC Handicap Category may carry one more spinnaker than shown on the yacht s IRC Certificate without an increase of rating. 9.2 Changes to the Racing Rules of Sailing RRS 41: While racing, yachts may utilise weather information that is routinely available throughout the year to the general public without charge and whose availability is publicly indexed. For example, yachts may NOT arrange for routers or meteorologists to provide them with advice, custom data or compilations of public data during the race, no matter how that information is communicated. Boats may receive regularly scheduled weather broadcasts or weather fax transmissions (e.g. from the Bureau of Meteorology Australia). Boats may use any means to retrieve data from the Internet provided that the data is intended for public use without charge, is routinely available free throughout the year and is publicly indexed (e.g. can be found via Google). Prior to a yacht s Warning Signal, there is no limitation on private services or any other source of data or consulting, except that a yacht that has not started may not provide weather information to another yacht that has started. RRS 50.2 and 50.3: Fixed and retractable spinnaker poles and bowsprits will be permitted for the purpose of setting asymmetrical spinnakers. RRS 51: A yacht with movable ballast or variable ballast (within the meaning of those terms in the Special Regulations) may move that ballast for the purpose of changing trim or stability. RRS 52: A shall be modified: to allow self-steering equipment to be used by yachts sailing Double-Handed, to allow the adjustment of movable water ballast or canting keels on any yacht, to allow use of stored power for the adjustment of movable water ballast or canting keels on any yacht, and to allow use of stored power for the operation and adjustment of sails on a yacht. RRS 55: The rule is changed by adding the following sentence to the rule: However, discarding bands when setting a sail will not be considered a breach of rule 55. RRS 78.2: Valid rating/class certificates shall be produced by the due date specified in this Notice of Race. 9.3 Changes to Category 1 Special Regulations. Subject to the outcome of a request for dispensation currently under consideration by Australian Sailing, boats having an HF radio shall use that for race sign-on and all position reporting schedules. Boats not having an HF radio may use a satellite phone in lieu of the HF radio but: They must demonstrate speed dialing capability to both AMSA and the Race Director, It must be rechargeable during racing and attached to the yacht, and They must have a fully functional DSC VHF radio with the yacht s own MMSI number configured and a GPS receiver connected for position information. 10. Tracking Devices 10.1 A yacht may be required to carry a tracking device supplied by the Organising Authority A yacht on which such a unit fails or ceases to operate will be required to provide additional position reports by radio in accordance with the Sailing Instructions A yacht that interferes with the normal operation of a tracking device or fails to comply with an Organising Authority request in regard to tracking devices will be subject to protest by the Race Committee An owner or charterer shall be solely responsible for the loss of or damage to a tracking device supplied by the Organising Authority for the period it is carried on board. 11. Briefings 11.1 A compulsory pre-race briefing for entrants will be held on Sunday, 27 May 2018 at 1400 at RBYC Melbourne. At least three crew members from each yacht, including the skipper or sailing master, shall attend this briefing Any yacht that fails to be represented at this briefing and has not made alternative arrangements with the Race Director may be subject to protest by the Race Committee A weather briefing will be provided at Blaigowrie Yacht Squadron on the morning prior to the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc

7 start. Two crew members from each yacht must attend this briefing. 12. Safety reporting 12.1 The Sailing Instructions will require that, in addition to scheduled position reports, yachts report by radio, text or when they pass latitudes or longitudes listed below and make a declaration confirming their time of passing as well as the following: Both the HF radio (except where dispensation may apply) and satellite phone are operational Liferaft and all essential safety equipment is on board Engine and batteries are operational Boat and crew are in a satisfactory condition to continue The skipper has comprehensively considered the most current weather forecast and the yacht and crew are fully prepared for the conditions forecast. Latitudes and Longitudes requiring these reports are: 150 East and the first of either 31 South or 159 East Boats which are not recorded as having met the reporting requirements above may be disqualified (amends RRS 63.1) Boats that make a false report will be subject to action by the Race Committee in accordance with RRS 60.2(c). 13. Event Classification & Advertising 13.1 Advertising on a yacht shall comply with the requirements of WS Regulation 20 (WS Advertising Code) for Category C. The ORCV may decline to accept an application for entry of a yacht which, in its opinion, is carrying advertising which conflicts with governmental regulations. If in doubt, the ORCV should be consulted as soon as practicable An application for entry shall contain brief details of all advertising that a yacht intends to carry. The ORCV shall be advised of all changes to that advertising The advertising rules apply from 0700 on the morning of the yacht s official start time in Melbourne until 7 days after the yacht arrives in Noumea or on leaving Noumea whichever is sooner. 14. Trademarks & Copyright 14.1 M2N and Melbourne to Noumea Yacht Race are trademarks of the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria and the use of the trademarks is absolutely restricted and limited to use by or with the consent of the ORCV This document is Copyright Ocean Racing Club of Victoria All enquiries to: Ocean Racing Club of Victoria 27/91 Moreland Street FOOTSCRAY VIC 3011 Australia 15. Sponsorship & Signage 15.1 A yacht shall display any sponsor s materials provided by the ORCV, which may include boom decals, bow decals and backstay flags, in accordance with this Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions (ISAF Regulation (d)) Entrants may be supplied with race flags bearing the event logo or a sponsor s name, which should be flown in the vicinity of the yacht s backstay Flags should be flown from at least 0800 on the day of the yacht s start time and flown again after finishing and before berthing in Noumea and should remain hoisted whenever in port. 16. Media Rights And Restrictions 16.1 It is a condition of entry that the owner of the yacht and all crew members: acknowledge that the ORCV owns all media rights to the Melbourne to Noumea Yacht Race and may exercise those rights as it sees fit. grant the ORCV the unconditional, perpetual right and authority to publish and broadcast anywhere in the world, for any purpose and in any media, the names, images and biographical information relating to the crew and photographs, video footage and audio recordings taken of the yacht and its crew prior to, during and after the race Crew members of yachts may, prior to, during and after the race, speak or provide material to 2018 Melbourne to Noumea Yacht Race Notice of Race (V1.00 Final) 7

8 any media representatives accredited by the ORCV, regarding the race and the prospects, performance or strategy of yachts entered or participating in the race, subject to any comments and material not undermining or interfering with, or having a detrimental impact on, the ORCV and its officers and employees, the Race Committee, the Protest Committee, measurers or current or former sponsors of the ORCV. This approval may be revoked by the ORCV in respect of a yacht or media representative at any time Entrants acknowledge and accept the media restrictions referred to in this paragraph (16) by submitting the entry form Any breach of these conditions may, at the discretion of the ORCV or the Race Committee, lead to the rejection of an entry, the cancellation of an entry or the disqualification of a yacht (refer RRS 76.1). This does not limit the right of the ORCV to take any other action it sees fit to enforce compliance with these conditions. this and release the ORCV, RBYC, BYS, CNC and their respective officers, employees, volunteers and members, from all liability by entering their names on the crew list. Specific attention is drawn to RRS Fundamental Rule 4, which states: The responsibility for a boat s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone 18. Mooring Arrangements 18.1 Melbourne: Interstate and overseas entrants should contact ORCV at least 4 weeks prior to arrival in Melbourne if they wish to have moorings arranged Portsea: Moorings at Blairgowrie for the night of 28 May 2018 will be coordinated with BYS by ORCV Noumea: As directed by CNC Officials after the finish. 17. Disclaimer All those taking part in the race do so at their own risk and responsibility. Crew acknowledge 8 Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc

9 Appendix A Stability Requirements The requirements specified in this appendix apply to all yachts intending to enter regardless of the handicap category in which they intend to enter. Resistance To Capsize A yacht shall provide evidence as follows to demonstrate that it achieves not less than: an ORCi Stability Index of 115 or greater for the configuration in which the yacht proposes to race, or International Standard ISO Design Category A, except that the STIX number shall be increased to a minimum of 35. Certificate Currency A yacht without a current valid ORCi Certificate but with a previously valid (but not current) certificate shall supply its most recent previously valid (but not current) certificate with a Stability Index with a satisfactory margin to the minimum stability requirement for Race Category 1 events for the configuration in which the yacht proposes to race, accompanied by a completed Stability Declaration supplied by the Organising Authority. Falsified Documentation Competitors found to be falsifying documentation, deliberately invalidating certificates or otherwise misleading the race committee with regard to stability of their yacht are subject to action under RRS If found guilty the penalty could include disqualification. The incident would also be reported to Australian Sailing. A determination by the Organising Authority or the Race Committee as to the suitability of supplied documentation in demonstrating a yacht s compliance with the stability requirements, as to whether there is a satisfactory margin as required by this Appendix or as to a yacht s compliance with the stability requirements is final and binding. Movable or Variable Ballast A yacht with movable or variable ballast shall provide evidence that it achieves not less than a Knockdown Recovery Factor of 0.9 under International Standard ISO , calculated in accordance with ISO paragraph with the lesser of FKR 90 and FKR -90 used. Special Regulations Appendix B shall apply Melbourne to Noumea Yacht Race Notice of Race (V1.00 Final) 9

10 Appendix B Additional Requirements General The following requirements add to the requirements of Yachting Australia Special Regulations Part 1 for Category 1 Races. Where Australian standards for safety equipment are specified in the Special Regulations, equipment branded with a recognised equivalent international standard marking may be accepted. Communications Installed radios shall be capable of transmitting/receiving on the following frequencies: VHF All International Channels HF/SSB 4, 6, 8, 12 and 16 Megahertz frequencies, details of which will be advised by the ORCV in the Sailing Instructions. Radio transmission power should be the maximum permitted by authorities in the yacht s country of registration. Boats shall provide a Radio Inspection Certificate. The Radio Inspection Certificate is to be completed by an accredited radio technician to verify the adequacy of the installation and operation of the radios. Primary radio support (Ocean Racing) will be provided by Kordia. Each yacht equipped with HF Radio must carry out and pass a radio check/voice test of the race radio frequencies with Kordia in the period 1 May May 2018 using the frequencies detailed in the Sailing Instructions. To arrange the radio check, contact Kordia on Boats not recorded as having adequate radio signal strength and readability will not be eligible to start.. Satellite phones: In addition to VHF and HF radio requirements, all yachts must be equipped with a satellite phone, which shall: be with a service providing continuous coverage for the race area; be retained in a suitable mounting which is connected to the vessel s electrical supply and equipped with a permanently located external aerial; and be powered and configured at all times while racing so that it can receive calls. All yachts must be capable of sending and receiving 10 , whether by satellite phone or HF radio. Other Charts The list of Charts and Publications included in Appendix C Yacht Eligibility Rquirements of this NOR is only a selection of charts covering the course area and is designed as a guide for competitors. The responsibility for the choice of charts and other publications carried is the sole and inescapable responsibility of the person in charge. Persons in charge should consider which detailed charts might be required for ports of refuge. Medical Kit The list of First Aid equipment required for Category 1 is modified in accordance with Appendix F Medical Kit of this NOR. Recommendations It is strongly recommended that all yachts carry an electronic Man Overboard system. Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc

11 Appendix C Yacht Eligibility Requirements Check Category Requirement General Yachts shall be built in accordance with the Special Regulations Part 1, Section 3.03 and Appendix C as applicable. The Safety Regulations shall be those of AS Special Regulations, Part 1, Category 1 except that: Subject to the outcome of a request for dispensation currently under consideration by Australian Sailing, if a yacht does not have an HF radio installed, a satellite phone may be used instead (see Satellite Phone below). Special Regulation (b) does not apply for storm trysails as long as the yacht has mainsail reefing to reduce the luff by at least 50%. Insurance The owner of a yacht entered in the race shall hold a marine legal liability insurance policy with respect to the yacht current when racing, with a sum insured of not less than A$10 million. The insurance policy shall state that the yacht is covered for the race or that it is covered for yacht races of a length greater than the race length. IRC Yachts A yacht may only be entered in the IRC Handicap Category if the yacht: has a current, valid IRC Certificate issued by RORC; and complies with all of the current IRC Rules and Regulations, save to the extent they are specifically amended or excluded in this Notice of Race or the Sailing Instructions (refer RRS 78.1). AMS Yachts A yacht may only be entered in the AMS Handicap Category if the yacht: has a current, valid AMS Certificate issued by YRSA Inc; and complies with all of the current AMS Rules and Regulations, save to the extent they are specifically amended or excluded in this Notice of Race or the Sailing Instructions (refer RRS 78.1). Safety Audit Competitors are required to submit yachts for an Equipment Audit in Melbourne between the dates of 1 April and 15 May Interstate or overseas entrants may request alternative arrangements with ORCV by written application. All safety equipment shall be on board and available for inspection by an ORCV Equipment Auditor. Details and guidance on the safety audit process may be found in the ORCV Year Book or obtained from the ORCV office. On request by the Race Committee, yachts shall be made available for spot inspection to audit safety regulation compliance. Spot checks may be carried out prior to the warning signal and may be carried out after a yacht finishes. Boats not meeting the safety requirements shall not be permitted to start in the Race. Radio Check Primary radio support (Ocean Racing) will be provided by Kordia. Each yacht equipped with HF Radio must carry out and pass a radio check/voice test of the race radio frequencies with Kordia in the period 1 May May 2018 using the frequencies detailed in the Sailing Instructions. To arrange the radio check, contact Kordia on Boats not recorded as having adequate radio signal strength and readability will not be eligible to start Melbourne to Noumea Yacht Race Notice of Race (V1.00 Final) 11

12 Check Category Requirement Satellite Phone Assuming dispensation for use of satellite phones in lieu of HF radio is granted by Australian Sailing, for yachts without an HF radio installed, a phone check must be carried out using the satellite phone to the race director s phone ( ) in the period 1 May May This is in addition to the requirements of clause 9.3. Qualifying Race or Passage Note: Yachts are only permitted to use a satellite phone for race communications if the yacht has no HF radio installed. A yacht shall substantially complete a qualifying race or passage of not less than 400 nautical miles, with at least 50% of the Melbourne to Noumea Race crew on board, not more than eight months before the start of the race. Double Handed entrants must complete their qualifying race or passage with the Noumea Race crew on board. Qualifying races include the ORCV Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster Race. Approval of an alternate qualifying race may be sought from the ORCV in writing. A yacht may, with the prior approval of the ORCV (to be sought in writing), obtain dispensation from the requirement to substantially complete a qualifying race by completing a non-stop ocean passage of not less than 400 nautical miles, not more than eight months before the start of the race. Charts Publications A yacht which is granted dispensation shall submit a detailed log of the passage with the Pre-start Documentation. Dispensation from the requirements of this paragraph may be requested in writing to the ORCV. The following charts are recommended as the minimum to be carried for this race: AUS 144 Approaches to Port Phillip AUS 801 Cape Schanck to Cape Liptrap AUS 802 Cape Liptrap to Cliffy Is AUS 487 Bass Strait AUS 4643 Eddystone Point to Port Jackson AUS 4602 Tasman and Coral sea BA 935 Nouvelle Caledonie BA 936 Nouvelle Caledonie BA 480 Noumea It is recommended that the following publications be carried: British Admiralty Routeing Chart 5128(7) South Pacific Ocean - June Admiralty Sailing Directions NP14 Australian Pilot Vol 2, 12 th Edition 2013 South, south-east and east coasts of Australia from Green Cape to Port Jackson including Bass Strait and Tasmania Admiralty Sailing Directions NP61 Pacific Islands Pilot Vol 2, 12 th Edition 2011 Nouvelle-Caledonie and Iles Loyaute Vanuatu, Banks and Torres Islands, Santa Cruz Islands, Fiji Islands, Tonga Islands, Samoa Islands, Tuvalu, Kiribati (Gilbert and Phoenix Groups), Marshall Islands Admiralty List Of Lights And Fog Signals NP83, Vol K Indian and Pacific Oceans, South of the Equator, 12 th Edition 2011 Admiralty Tide Tables NP204, Vol 4 Pacific Ocean Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc

13 Appendix D Crew Eligibility Requirements Check Category Requirements Membership All persons sailing on competing yachts shall be members of a AS-affiliated club or an international equivalent. AS membership numbers or their international equivalents must be included on the crew list. Age The minimum age of crew is 18. Yachts may apply for dispensation in writing to the ORCV for this requirement, if an individual Crew aged between 16 and 18 years has parental consent, suitable past sailing experience, holds a current SSSC and the majority of the crew are a minimum age of 18 years. Evidence of parental consent, suitable past sailing experience and current SSSC must be provided with the written dispensation request. The ORCV may, at its absolute direction, refuse to allow any crew members aged between 16 and 18 years of age to participate in the race. Experience In accordance with AS Special Regulation 2.04, at least 50% of the crew (three persons if crew size is less than six) including the skipper and/or sailing master shall have sufficient experience, declared on the entry form and accepted as such by ORCV. For the Double-Handed Class, both crew members must be accepted by ORCV as sufficiently experienced. Training All crew shall have completed an Australian Sailing Safety and Sea Survival Course or an ORCV approved equivalent. Copies of crew members current Certificates of Competence or equivalent shall be provided. It is recommended that the skipper or sailing master have a recognised Australian Sailing certificate (or equivalent) of at least an Yachtmaster Offshore certification. First Aid At least two crew members on a yacht shall hold a HLTAID003 (Provide First Aid Level 2) Certificate or equivalent qualification or be a practising medical practitioner. Copies of the crew members Certificate or other qualification shall be provided. Radio At least two crew members on a yacht shall hold a Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP) in Radio Telephony issued by a relevant authority or equivalent or higher qualification. Copies of the crew member s Certificate other qualification shall be provided. Double Handed For the Double-Handed Class, both crew must be over 18 years of age, have completed a AS SSSC or an ORCV approved equivalent, hold MROCP and Senior First Aid or equivalent qualification or be a practising medical practitioner Melbourne to Noumea Yacht Race Notice of Race (V1.00 Final) 13

14 Appendix E Entry Documentation Check Documentation Notes Crew List (Online), correctly and fully completed with all associated personal details. Yachts are responsible for its accuracy and currency. Audited Special Regulations Form for Category 1 A Safety Equipment Compliance Declaration (Category 1) must be completed and carried on board and be available for inspection if required. Evidence that the boat meets the requirements of AS Special Regulation 3.03, Hull Construction Standards. For entrants in AMS divisions a copy of a current AMS certificate. For entrants in IRC divisions a copy of a current IRC certificate. Australian Sailing Safety and Sea Survival Course Certificates or acceptable equivalents. Submitting the expiry date online is sufficient. Senior First Aid Certificates or acceptable equivalents. Restricted Operators Certificates of Proficiency in Radio Telephony or acceptable higher qualification. Submitting the certificate number online is sufficient. 406 EPIRB Certificate(s) or evidence of registration and currency. Current Liferaft Inspection Certificate(s) Current Insurance Policy showing evidence that the insurance requirements of this Notice of Race are in place Evidence that the boat meets the requirements of AS Special Regulation 3.04, Stability Requirements (referred to in Appendix A Stability Requirements of this NOR) Stability Declaration (as issued by the ORCV that no changes have been made to the yacht since the issue of the Evidence of Stability) Verification of qualifying race or ocean passage if required. Colour photograph of the yacht under sail, no older than 12 months and suitable for search and rescue purposes. This may be a copyright free digital photograph of a size not less than 6cm by 6cm with a resolution not less than 75 DPI. 14 Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc

15 Appendix F Medical Kit The list of First Aid equipment required for Category 1 will be modified as recommended by ORCV Medical Advisory Committee, and published as a Supplement to this NOR prior to 31 December Melbourne to Noumea Yacht Race Notice of Race (V1.00 Final) 15