WHITSUNDAY MULTIHULL RENDEZVOUS Itinerary. 27 August to 2 September Whitsunday Multihull Rendezvous - 27 August to 2 September

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1 WHITSUNDAY MULTIHULL RENDEZVOUS August to 2 September 2012 Itinerary PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances and prevailing weather conditions. 1

2 WELCOME ABOARD! MONDAY 27 AUGUST 5.00pm 8.00pm Welcome function and briefing at Sorrento s Restaurant Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach. Collect your rally kits and enjoy drinks and mingling with fellow participants. 6.00pm A mandatory briefing on the week s rally will commence at 6pm. Enjoy finger food and live entertainment. NOTES: Welcome function with live entertainment and finger food included in your Rendezvous entry fee. Drinks at individual s expense. 2

3 LET S SET SAIL! TUESDAY 28 AUGUST 9.00am Time to cast off the lines and set sail! A line between the Multihull Solutions committee vessel and the Coral Sea Jetty will mark the start of the 2012 Whitsunday Rendezvous. As you pass through the line, radio the committee vessel (channel to be confirmed) to confirm your participation in the rally. SAILING LEG 1 Enjoy sailing north along the coast to Cape Gloucester Eco-Resort Extra care should be taken as you pass through the Gloucester Passage. Approx. 3.00pm Pick up a mooring or anchor at Cape Gloucester Eco- Resort. 4.00pm Wear your best floral/hawaiian shirt and make your way to the resort for a Welcome Ashore Beach Party. Enjoy complimentary welcome drinks on the beach - Champagne, white wine and beer. 6.00pm - Dinner Two course dinner ashore including a choice of entrees and mains. Live entertainment and prize giving! TIDES - Tuesday 28 August 2012 Time Height

4 HEADING FOR THE ISLANDS! WEDNESDAY 29 AUGUST Approx. 9.00am Time to drop your mooring or weigh anchor. SAILING LEG 2 Set sail for Stonehaven anchorage on the northwestern side of Hook Island. Afternoon Take your own finish time as you pass between Hayman Island and Langford Island. Radio your finish time through to the Multihull Solutions committee vessel. On arrival, feel free to explore the delights of Stonehaven Anchorage, Blue Pearl Bay, Langford Island, Black Island (Bali Hai) or Butterfly Bay in this northern region. If you want to find some of the best coral and snorkelling in the Whitsundays check out Maureens Cove, Luncheon Bay or Mantaray Bay on the north-eastern end of Hook Island. Overnight There are no group activities planned for tonight. Enjoy an overnight anchorage / mooring at Stonehaven anchorage. Dinner at leisure onboard yachts. TIDES - Wednesday 29 August 2012 Time Height

5 WHITEHAVEN BEACH! THURSDAY 30 AUGUST Approx: 9.00am or earlier if you wish Time to drop your mooring or weigh anchor. SAILING LEG 3 Drop your mooring or weigh anchor and head for Whitehaven Beach. If you have not done the Hill Inlet walk which starts from the beach at Tongue Bay, this is a highly recommended activity to do along the way. Be sure to also walk down to Betty s Beach and have a swim this beach is known by locals as The Garden of Eden. You have all day to sail and explore before meeting at Whitehaven Beach at 4pm. Take your own finish time as you drop anchor at Whitehaven Beach. Let the Multihull Solutions team know your finish time when you come ashore. 4pm - Sunset Meet on the southern end of Whitehaven Beach for the annual Whitsunday Rendezvous Prawn and Punch party. Get ready for some juicy local prawns and tasty punch compliments of Multihull Solutions. Enjoy beach games and socialising with fellow Rally participants. Please BYO glasses and any other beverages you would like to consume, other than punch. Overnight Overnight anchorage Whitehaven Beach. Dinner at leisure onboard yachts. TIDES - Thursday 30 August 2012 Time Height

6 SAILING SOUTH! FRIDAY 31 AUGUST 8.00am or earlier if you wish Time to drop your mooring or weigh anchor. SAILING LEG 4 Set sail for Burning Point, Shaw Island. 2.00pm pm Today is the famous Figurehead competition. Sail or motor past the committee vessel between 2pm and 3pm with your best figurehead on the bow, as prizes will be awarded for the most creatively dressed! 4.00pm - sunset Afternoon beach games and nibbles compliments of Multihull Solutions. BYO glasses and beverages. Overnight Overnight Burning Point - Shaw Island. Dinner at leisure onboard boats. TIDES - Friday 31 August 2012 Time Height

7 HAMILTON ISLAND Presentation night - 70 s style! SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER Sadly it s time to head back to civilisation. Feel free to spend the morning exploring Shaw Island and or Lindeman Island at your leisure. Set sail for Hamilton Island. From 2.00pm Berth at Hamilton Island. Radio Hamilton Island on channel 16 for berthing instructions. Advise them that you are part of the Multihull Rendezvous. Hamilton Island berthing fees are included in your entry fee. Feel free to explore the Harbourside and the Resortside of Hamilton Island. As guests of the marina you are welcome to utilise all of the island s resort pools and facilities. Play golf, go bowling or simply relax with a cocktail at one of the many bars. 5.00pm Sunset drinks venue to be confirmed. 7.00pm 11.00pm Presentation Dinner 70 s style. Dust off the flares, peace charms and psychedelic suits, it s party time 70 s style! 11.00pm Event close. NOTE: Berthing fee, BBQ banquet and selected beer, wine and soft drink from 7pm 11pm included in your entry fee. TIDES - Saturday 1 September 2012 Time Height

8 FAREWELL! SUNDAY 2 SEPTEMBER Say your farewells and sail back to your home port, or for those lucky ones, continue cruising! THANK YOU For participating and farewell until next year! All vessels must depart Hamilton Island Marina by 10am. If you wish to extend your stay, please contact the Marina Office to advise them of your boat movements EVENT SPONSORS: Please support the sponsors that support us! TIDES - Sunday 2 August 2012 Time Height

9 EVENT NOTES BERTHING: Abel Point Marina: Please contact Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach direct to arrange berthing if required. Abel Point Marina Reservations Patricia Leahy Ph: Abel Point Marina has kindly offered Multihull Rendezvous vessels the monohull rate for berthing from the 26th August 3rd September. Please contact Patricia for bookings and berthing instructions. Let her know you are part of the Multihull Rendezvous and she will give you the special rate. Hamilton Island Marina Fee is included in your entry. DAILY RALLY: Please note that the Multihull Solutions Whitsunday Rendezvous is not a racing event. Each participant is out to enjoy sailing with other multihulls and is not officially racing. You can use whatever sails you please; spinnakers and motors are optional at all times. The only requirement is to have a good time! As this is a true cruising rally our focus is on enjoying the ride, not being the fastest to a destination. Depending on the mood of the committee (and bribes offered!), most days we will set a finishing time span and record everyone s finish time within that time span. We will then draw a time out of a hat and the boat that finished closest to that time will be the daily winner. That s as serious as it gets! AWARDS: Regular awards will be presented to those embracing the true spirit of the rally along with other prestigious awards such as: Biggest fish caught during the rally tag and release acceptable, photographic evidence required! Best gourmet meal cooked onboard during the rally Best budgie smugglers Best bikini Best figurehead Best joke Best dressed at 70 s night Best crew song/skit 9

10 EVENT NOTES WINING AND DINING: The fees set out in the entry form cover the direct costs of dining on the Monday, Tuesday and Saturday nights. Before you set sail please ensure you have catered for your crew for all meals and beverages not included in the event. Limited supplies will be available from Gloucester Eco-Resort and Hamilton Island. WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR: Casual attire is all that is required for the entire event. Swimwear and lots of sunscreen essential. Be sure to bring your favourite floral/hawaiian Shirt for the party at Cape Gloucester Eco-Resort, dress up outfits for the Figurehead competition and suitable 70 s themed attire for the final night s Presentation dinner on Hamilton Island. Also bring any other games or toys you like to make the week enjoyable. You will be given your welcome kits on the Monday at Sorrento s Restaurant registration. This will include a name badge which we would appreciate that you wear at all social functions during the event. RADIO CHANNEL & DAILY SCHEDULE: All communication will be via VHF radio. Channel to be confirmed at the briefing. Each morning at 8am, we will conduct a Multihull Rendezvous Daily Sched to confirm our daily itinerary. PLEASE NOTE: The itinerary published is a DRAFT only and is subject to change depending on prevailing weather conditions. RESOURCES: Please ensure you have your 100 Magic Miles cruising guide book onboard and Whitsunday Chart 252. BC Marine: Boat Servicing and Repairs Brett Childs brett@bcmarine.com.au Phone COMMITTEE VESSEL: The committee vessel will be the catamaran flying numerous Multihull Solutions flags. We will confirm radio station and daily sched times at the briefing. 10