PORT PHILLIP and CORIO BAY 26 th 28 th JANUARY 2019

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1 PORT PHILLIP and CORIO BAY 26 th 28 th JANUARY 2019 Regatta Chairman: FOS Race Committee: National Jury: Stuart Dickson Denis Thompson, Greg Sinclair, Stewart Ross, Kevin Wilson. Tim Went (IJ) Chairman Philippe Mazard (IJ), Lister Hughes (IJ), Mark Gallagher (NJ), Peter Hanna (NJ), Tony Dawson (NJ) Principal Race Officer: Course Race Officers: Race Officer Liaison Measurer: Denis Thompson (IRO) Greg Sinclair, Kevin Wilson, David Le Roy, Stewart Ross, Steve Neunhoffer, Steve Kidson, Ted Anderson others tbc John Garner John Duffin Commodore John Kint Vice Commodore Stuart Dickson Rear Commodore Brenton Carnell Club Captain Roger Bennett Honorary Treasurer Brian Marshman General Manager Phil Clohesy Sailing & Regatta Manager Peter Kirman Phone: (03) Fax: (03) EVENT WEBSITE:

2 GENERAL SAILING INSTRUCTIONS Royal Geelong Yacht Club Inc. as the organising authority will conduct FESTIVAL OF SAILS 2019 on the waters of Phillip and Corio Bay from 26 th to 28 th January COMMERCIAL SHIPPING Rule 62B for Victorian Proclaimed s, including the waters of Phillip and Corio Bay requires small vessels in all circumstances to keep clear of commercial shipping. See Appendix Q Further instructions for each division or class are detailed in each series Appendix, which forms part of the sailing instructions. 1. RULES 1.1 Festival of Sails 2019 will be governed by the rules as defined in the World Sailing (WS) Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), Australian Sailing (AS) Special Regulations and the applicable Class Rules, except as any of these are changed by the sailing instructions. 1.2 Pennants, boom stickers and hull decals may be provided by the event sponsors. If provided, pennants shall be flown from the backstay at all times whilst racing, boom stickers shall be attached to each side of the boom and hull decals shall be attached to the topsides approximately one metre from each side of the bow. Boats shall fly the supplied event Battle Flag at all times when moored in the Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) marina. Boats failing to comply with these instructions may be protested by the Race Committee only. This alters RRS 60.1 and A series may not be conducted if there are less than seven (7) entries. 1.4 A National Jury has been appointed in accordance with RRS 70.5 and AS Addendum A. 1.5 The following alterations have been made to the Racing Rules of Sailing: - RRS 51: A boat 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 is amended to permit powered winches for boats over 14.0m LOA. 1.6 SPECAL REGULATIONS The following AS Special Regulations Categories will apply: Classes Category Rating Series 5 J/111 Class Australian Championships 5 VX One Class Australian Championships 7 International Etchells Series 7 S80 Class Series 5 Multihull Series 5 Cruising AMS Series 5 Cruising Spinnaker Series 5 Cruising Non-Spinnaker Series 5 Corio Bay Class Series 7 Passage + Twilight Class 5 International Cadet Class Series AS SR Part 2 International Optimist Class Series AS SR Part The Race Committee may inspect any yacht prior to or during the regatta for Special Regulation and Class Rule compliance. 1.8 After starting and prior to finishing, a boat that cannot manoeuvre safely and is in danger of hindering any commercial shipping shall use her engine to clear such shipping. The engine use must be logged and be lodged with the Race Committee after finishing. The Race Committee will decide what penalties (if any) the boat shall be scored. This alters RRS ELIGIBILITY Eligibility is in accordance with the Notice of Race. 3. NOTICES TO COMPETITORS 3.1 Notices will be posted on the online notice board on the event website.

3 4. CHANGES IN SAILING INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 Any changes to sailing instructions will be posted on the online notice board at least 2 hours before the scheduled start time of the first race for which they will take effect. Changes to the schedule of races will be posted on the online notice board before 2000 hrs on the day preceding the race concerned. 4.2 Changes to the Sailing Instructions made afloat will be indicated by the display of Code Flag 3 rd Substitute accompanied by two sound signals. The change will be communicated either orally on the designated course VHF channel or in writing. 5. RADIO COMUNICATION The Race Committee may broadcast the course to be sailed, names/sail numbers of OCS boats, and/or other information of interest to competitors on the designated course VHF channel. The Race Committee may also transmit course information by Short Message Service (SMS). Any failure of, or defect in, such broadcasts will not be grounds for redress. This alters RRS 60.1, SIGNALS MADE ASHORE 6.1 Signals will be displayed from the flagpole of RGYC located to the north of the main building. 6.2 When a signal is displayed over a class flag, it shall apply to that class only. 6.3 Code Flag AP (Answering Pennant), with two sounds (one sound when lowered) means, The race is postponed. The Warning Signal will be made not less than 60 minutes after this signal is lowered. (This changes RRS Race Signals AP ) 7. SCHEDULE OF RACES Please refer to each Series Sailing Instruction Appendix for further detail Classes/Divisions SAT 26 SUN 27 MON 28 Rating Series (IRC & AMS) Passage 3 x WL J/111 Australian Championship 3 X WL 3 x WL 1 x WL & Med Distance 1 x WL & Med Distance S80 Series Passage 2 x WL 2 x WL International Etchells Series 3 X WL 3 x WL 3 x WL Cruising AMS Passage 1 x SC & 1 x TW 1 x SC Cruising Spinnaker Series Passage 1 x SC & 1 x TW 1 x SC Cruising Non-Spinnaker Series Passage 1 x SC & 1 x TW 1 x SC VX One Australian Championship 3 x WL 3 x WL 3 x WL Multihull Series Passage 1 x SC & 1 x TW 1 x SC Passage + Twilight Series Passage 1 x TW Corio Bay Class Series 3 x WL 1 x WL & 1 x TW 1 x SC International Cadets Sprint Series International Optimist Sprint Series 5 X WL races 5 X WL races Passage race - Melbourne to Geelong Corio Bay, Geelong WL windward / leeward course SC - special course (fixed marks) TW twilight (late afternoon) race PG prize giving 8. OFFICIAL VESSELS Official Vessels will display a Festival of Sails flag for identification. 9. PROTEST AND REQUEST FOR REDRESS 9.1 Protests are to be lodged at the RGYC Regatta Office within 90 minutes of the finish time of the last boat in the protesting boat s Class in the last race of the day. 9.2 Notification of the details of protest hearings will be placed on the Official Notice Board as soon as possible to inform competitors where and when there is a hearing in which they are parties to

4 a protest or named as a witness. These notices are deemed to fulfil the requirements of RRS Representatives of boats, who are parties to hearings, and their witnesses, are advised to remain on call in the vicinity of the Regatta Office (or any other place as directed by the Jury). 9.3 RRS 66 is changed by adding: On her last day of racing, a party to the hearing may ask for a reopening no later than half an hour after being informed of the decision. 9.4 In accordance with RRS 64.1, the Jury may award any other penalty at their discretion. 10. MEDIATION 10.1 At the discrection of the Jury, a mediation hearing may be heard prior to a protest hearing involving an alleged breach of a rule of RRS Part 2 (affecting Rule 63). After the written protest form is properly lodged, one representative from each boat will meet with the mediator, no witnesses will be permitted. Protests not resolved by mediation will be heard by the Jury A boat that accepts fault at a mediation hearing will be penalised by having her race score increased by 30% of the difference between the boats finishing score and the score for DSQ in her division or class, rounded to the nearest whole number. All other boats scores will remain the same. Once accepted, this decision is not subject to reopening or appeal. This alters RRS 63, 64.1, 66 and Appendix A The mediator may be a member of any subsequent Jury or may observe and give testimony to the Jury. This changes RRS 63.3(a). 11. RESULTS Results will be posted as soon as practicable after the last yacht in each Class finishes the last race each day to the event website at SCORING SYSTEM 12.1 The Low Point System RRS Appendix A will apply except if there are five races or less sailed all race scores will be counted Number of scheduled races and Handicap sytem. Series Races Handicap System Teams Trophy Series 4 EHC (Event Handicap) Rating Series 6 IRC & AMS J/111 Class Australian Championship 8 Scratch (No Handicap) VX One Class Australian Championship 9 Scratch (No Handicap) International Etchells Series 9 Scratch (No Handicap) S80 Class Series 5 Scratch (No Handicap) Multihull Series 4 OMR (Offshore Multihull Rule) & EHC Cruising AMS Series 4 AMS & EHC (Event Handicap) Cruising Spinnaker Series 4 EHC (Event Handicap) Cruising Non-Spinnaker Series 4 EHC (Event Handicap) Corio Bay Class Series 6 EHC (Event Handicap) Passage + Twilight Class 2 EHC (Event Handicap) International Cadet Class Series 5 Scratch (No Handicap) International Optimist Class Series 5 Scratch (No Handicap) 12.3 The Teams Events will be scored on the Club with the lowest total score of the three (3) best performing boats on EHC for boats entered in Cruising AMS Series The team with the lowest total score over the series shall be the winner. 13. ALTERNATIVE PENALTIES For Windward / Leeward Courses 1 6, the Two Turns penalty (RRS 44.1) is changed to a One Turn penalty except for infringements that occur within the zone of a rounding mark. For all races in the Multihull Series, the Two Turns penalty (RRS 44.1) is changed to a One Turn penalty. 14. TIME LIMIT 14.1 The time limits are as described in each Class Appendix Boats still racing when her time limit expires will be scored points equal to the number of boats finishing within the time limit plus 30% of the number of starters rounded to the nearest whole

5 number, but no more points than the number of starters. Such boats will be scored Time Limit Expired (TLE). This changes RRS 35, A4.2 and A HANDICAPS IRC ratings will be those supplied by Australian Sailing (or other National Authority) AMS ratings will be those supplied by Yacht Racing Services Association. Multihulls handicaps (OMR) will be those supplied by Multihull Yacht Club Queensland. One Design Classes including International Etchells, J111, VX One and S80 will have no handicap and will be scored on elapsed time. Event Handicaps (EHC) will be supplied by the regatta Handicap Committee. EHC are performance based handicaps. Performance based handicaps including Event Handicaps (EHC) may be changed at any time. The decision of the Handicap Committee or their representative on any handicap matter will be final and will not be grounds for requests for redress. This alters RRS 60.1 (b). 16. CHARTS All boats participating in events for Keel & Multihull classes shall carry paper versions of Chart AUS 157. It is strongly recommended that Charts AUS 153 and AUS 143 be carried also. 17. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY 17.1 All those taking part in races conducted by RGYC do so at their own risk and responsibility RGYC is not responsible for the seaworthiness of a boat whose entry is accepted or the sufficiency or adequacy of its equipment RGYC is not responsible for any damage or injury, either ashore or at sea to persons or boats which might result from participating in races conducted by the club Attention is drawn to ISAF Fundamental Rule 4: Decision to race The responsibility for a boat s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone. 18. TROPHIES 18.1 Trophies will be awarded to First, Second and Third of each division or class in a series Trophies and prizes will be awarded on the main stage at RGYC at 1700 hrs on Monday 28 th January 2019 for all Series Trophies for the Melbourne to Geelong Passage race will be presented on the main stage at approximately 1830 after racing on Saturday 26 th Schedule of Trophies The organising committee may alter this schedule of allocation of trophies. RGYC Bull s Roar Trophy Hardys Monohull Trophy Hardys Multihull Trophy Hardys IRC Trophy TROPHY DIVISION PLACE Deakin University Helmswoman Trophy Gill Youth Trophy Fastest Boat Overall Melbourne to Geelong Race Line Honours Melbourne to Geelong Race Line Honours Melbourne to Geelong Race IRC overall Melbourne to Geelong Race First Helmswoman Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race First Under 25 Skipper Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race Geelong Advertiser Teams Trophy Event Handicap (EHC) Teams 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Hardys Rating Series Trophy Division 1 IRC 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Hardys Rating Series Trophy Division 2 IRC 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Hardys Rating Series Trophy Division 1 AMS 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Hardys Rating Series Trophy Division 2 AMS 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Bausele J/111 Class Australian Championship Trophy J111 One Design 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd GILL VX One Class Australian Championship Trophy VX One One Design 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Bicycle Superstore International Etchells Trophy International Etchells 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Leura Park Estate Cruising AMS Series Trophy Division 1 AMS 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd 1 st 1 st 1 st 1 st 1 st 1 st

6 Leura Park Estate Cruising AMS Series Trophy Division 2 AMS 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Leura Park Estate Cruising AMS Series Trophy Division 1 EHC 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Leura Park Estate Cruising AMS Series Trophy Division 2 EHC 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Sail Racer S80 Series Trophy S80 Class Series Scratch and EHC 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Club Marine Cruising Spinnaker Trophy Cruising Spinnaker Division 1 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Club Marine Cruising Spinnaker Trophy Cruising Spinnaker Division 2 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Club Marine Cruising Spinnaker Trophy Cruising Spinnaker Division 3 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Wyndham Harbour Cruising Non-Spinnaker Trophy Cruising Non-Spinnaker Division 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Schweppes Multihull Trophy Multi Hull Series OMR + EHC 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Air Asia Corio Bay Class Series Trophy Corio Bay Class Series EHC 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd TLC Healthcare Passage + Twilight Class Trophy Passage + Twilight Trophy 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Deakin University W.L Curtiss Trophy International Cadet Series 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Aquatek Marine Optimist Class Trophy International Optimist Class Series 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Boating Industry Association of Victoria Trophy Best Performed Victorian Built Boat 1 st

7 APPENDIX A RATING SERIES IRC & AMS 1. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Except for the Melbourne to Geelong passage race, races will be started in the order of: - Rating Division 1 then Rating Division 2 Time of 1 st Race no. Course area Course type Warning Date Signal Melbourne to Geelong SATURDAY 26 th 1 Passage 0925hrs Southern Start Line SUNDAY 27 th 2, 3 & 4 Course Area E W/L 1225hrs MONDAY 28 th 5 & 6 Course Area E Prize giving RGYC W/L & Medium Distance race The last time for warning signal on Monday 28 th is 1500 hrs. Courses Areas are as indicated in Appendix S, Course Area Diagrams. 1225hrs Asap after racing 2. CLASS FLAGS DIVISION Passage Race Mass start Rating Division One Rating Division Two CLASS FLAG D F D 3. COURSES AND MARKS Other than the Melbourne to Geelong Race and the Medium Distance Race, the course to sail will be selected from the list of courses, Windward / Leeward Courses, in Appendix R or as described below and will be indicated by a numeral pennant displayed from the Starting Vessel. Description of Marks Melbourne to Geelong Race (Race 1) All marks All marks Start & Finish mark Mark 1 & Gate marks Mark 2 Change of Course mark for Mark 1 Change of Course mark for Mark 2 Medium Distance Race (Race 6) As described in Appendix R As described in 7 (below) All Other Courses Yellow cylindrical buoy Orange and White cube buoy Red and White conical buoy Yellow conical buoy with black band Orange small cylindrical buoy 4. THE START A boat starting later than 10 minutes after her starting signal will be scored Did Not Start (DNS). This changes RRS A TIME LIMIT The time limit for the Melbourne to Geelong Passage race will be Sunset (2040 hrs). The time limit for the Medium Distance race will be 4.5 hours from the starting signal. For all other races the time limit will be 2.5 hours. (Please note General Sailing Instruction 14) 6. RACE COMMUNICATION VHF channel 72 will be used as the Race Communications channel for all courses except for the Melbourne to Geelong Passage race which will be VHF channel 71.

8 7 Medium Distance Race (Race 6) Course 7.1 The tables below shows the order and side which marks are to be rounded. Medium Distance Course Distance: 16.5 nm approx. All Racing Classes COURSE MARK MARK DESCRIPTION REQUIRED SIDE STARTING LINE As described in Windward / Leeward courses A1 WINDWARD MARK 1 As described in Windward / Leeward courses A1 START PIN MARK As described in Windward / Leeward courses A1 Starboard PT. RICHARDS CHANNEL Red & White inflatable mark (approx. S 38 O 07.9 E 144 O LAID MARK 32.2 ) NAVAL WATERS Yellow Special Purpose mark (approx. S 38 O 06.5 E 144 O SPECIAL MARK 31.8 ) CURLEWIS MARK Orange & white cube mark (approx. S 38 o 08.60, E 144 o 32.0 ) Starboard POINT HENRY LAID MARK Red & white truncated cone mark (approx S 38 o 07.03, E 144 o 27.6 ) HOPETOUN CHANNEL 1 Beacon No. 1 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard HOPETOUN CHANNEL 9 Beacon No. 9 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard FINISH as described in Finishing Line Will be laid approximately 0.5 mile to the north west of Hopetoun Channel Pile No.9 and will be between the signal mast, displaying an orange flag, on the Finishing Vessel and the nearby yellow cylindrical buoy. After finishing please keep clear of boats finishing other races which may be in progress on Corio Bay.

9 APPENDIX B VX ONE AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP & INTERNATIONAL ETCHELLS CLASS SERIES 1. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Classes will be started in the order of: - VX One Class then: - International Etchells Class Date Event Course area Course type Time of 1 st Warning Signal SATURDAY 26 th Up to three races Course Area A W/L 1255hrs SUNDAY 27 th Up to three races Course Area A W/L 1255hrs Up to three races Course Area A W/L 1225hrs MONDAY 28 th Asap after Prize giving RGYC racing The last time for warning signal on Monday 28 th is 1500hrs. Course Areas are as indicated in Appendix S, Course Area Diagrams. 2. CLASS FLAGS DIVISION VX One Class International Etchells Class CLASS FLAG V E 3. COURSES AND MARKS The course to sail will be selected from the list of courses, Windward / Leeward Courses, in Appendix R COURSES and will be indicated by a numeral pennant or numeral board displayed from the Starting Vessel. Description of Marks Start & Finish mark Mark 1 & Gate marks Mark 2 Change of Course mark for Mark 1 Change of Course mark for Mark 2 Offset mark (see Appendix R, 1.5) Yellow conical buoy Green cylindrical buoy Orange conical buoy White cylindrical buoy Orange conical buoy with Black band Orange conical buoy 4. THE START A boat starting later than 10 minutes after her starting signal will be scored Did Not Start (DNS). This changes RRS A TIME LIMIT The time limit for races will be 2.5 hours. (Please note General Sailing Instruction 14) 6. RACE COMMUNICATION VHF channel 69 will be used as the Race Communications channel.

10 APPENDIX C CRUISING AMS SERIES & CORIO BAY CLASS SERIES 1. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Except for the Passage Race, Melbourne to Geelong, classes will be started in the order of: - Cruising AMS Division 1 then:- Cruising AMS Division 2 then:- Corio Bay Class Date Race no. SATURDAY 26 th 1 SUNDAY 27 th MONDAY 28 th Course area Cruising AMS - Melbourne to Geelong Race Southern Start Line Corio Bay Class Corio Bay Start Area (with J111) Cruising AMS- Corio Bay Start Area Corio Bay Class Corio Bay Start Area All Classes - Corio Bay Start Area All Classes - Corio Bay Start Area Prize giving RGYC Course type Passage Race Up to 3 W/L Corio Bay Time of 1 st Warning Signal 0925hrs 1155 hrs 1125hrs 1 x WL 1155hrs Twilight Course Medium Distance See Appendix J 1055hrs Asap after racing The last time for warning signal on Monday 28 th is 1500 hrs Please note: - Course Areas are as indicated in Appendix S, Course Area Diagrams. 2. CLASS FLAGS DIVISION CLASS FLAG BACKSTAY FLAG Passage Race Mass Start Int. Code Flag D As noted below Cruising AMS Division 1 White Flag White Flag Cruising AMS Division 2 Yellow Flag Yellow Flag Corio Bay Class Mid Blue Flag Mid Blue Flag All boats shall fly the provided coloured flag from the backstay or the aftermost starboard shroud whilst racing, above any event sponsors pennant. 3. COURSES Other than the Melbourne to Geelong race, the course to be sailed will be selected from Appendix R, CORIO BAY COURSES and will be indicated by the numeral pennant displayed from the Starting Vessel. The description of marks will be as described in Appendix R. The Laid Mark as described in Appendix R CORIO BAY COURSES 3.3 will be a orange cylindrical buoy. 4. THE START A boat starting later than 10 minutes after her starting signal will be scored Did Not Start (DNS). This changes RRS A4.1 A starting limit mark may be laid near the Starting Vessel and shall be left on the same side as the Starting Vessel. A breach of this SI is open to protest by the Race Committee only. This alters RRS 60.1 and TIME LIMIT The time limit for the Melbourne to Geelong Race and the Twilight Race will be Sunset (2040hrs). For all other Passage races the time limit will be 5 hours from the starting signal. The time limit for W/L races will be 2.5 hrs (Please note General Sailing Instruction 14) 6. RACE COMMUNICATION VHF channel 74 will be used as the Race Communications channel for all courses except for the Melbourne to Geelong Passage race which will be VHF channel 71.

11 APPENDIX D J/111 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP & S80 CLASS SERIES 1. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Races will be started in the order of:- J111 Class then:- S80 Class Date Race no. Course area SATURDAY 26 th SUNDAY 27 th MONDAY 28 th 1 (S80 Class) Up to 3 races (J111 Class) Up to 3 races (J111 Class) Melbourne to Geelong Northern Start Line Course type Passage Time of 1 st Warning Signal 0925hrs Course Area B W/L 1255hrs Course Area B W/L 1225hrs 2 & 3 (S80 Class) Course Area B W/L 1230hrs Up to 3 races (J111 Class) Course Area B W/L 1225hrs 4 & 5 (S80 Class) Course Area B W/L 1230hrs Prize giving RGYC Asap after racing The last time for warning signal on Monday 28 th is 1530 hrs. Please note: - Course Areas are as indicated in Appendix S, Course Area Diagrams 2. CLASS FLAGS DIVISION Passage Race Mass Start, S80 Class S80 Class CLASS FLAG Int. Code Flag K O J/111 One Design Class T 3. COURSES Other than the Melbourne to Geelong race, the course to sail will be selected from the list of courses, Windward / Leeward Courses, in Appendix R and will be indicated by the numeral pennant displayed from the Starting Vessel. Description of Marks Melbourne to Geelong Race (S80) All marks As described in Appendix R All Other Course Areas Start & Finish mark Black conical buoy Mark 1 Orange and white cube buoy Gate marks White cylindrical buoy Mark 2 Red and White conical buoy Change of Course mark for Mark 1 Orange cylindrical buoy with black band Change of Course mark for Mark 2 Yellow conical buoy Offset mark (see Appendix R, 1.5) Orange conical buoy 4. THE START A boat starting later than 10 minutes after her starting signal will be scored Did Not Start (DNS). This changes RRS A TIME LIMIT The time limit for the Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race will be Sunset (2040 hrs). For all other races the time limit will be 2.5 hours. (Please note General Sailing Instruction 14) 6. RACE COMMUNICATION VHF channel 15 will be used as the Race Communications channel for all courses except for the Melbourne to Geelong Passage race which will be VHF channel 71.

12 APPENDIX E MULTIHULL SERIES 1. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Except for the Passage Race, Melbourne to Geelong, classes will be started in the order of: Multihulls then:- Cruising Spinnaker 1 then:- Cruising Spinnaker 2 then:- Cruising Spinnaker 3 then:- Cruising Non-Spinnaker Date Race no. SATURDAY 26 th 1 SUNDAY 27 th MONDAY 28 th Course area Melbourne to Geelong Southern Start Line Course type Passage Time of Warning Signal 0925hrs 2 Corio Bay Start Area Corio Bay 1125hrs 3 Corio Bay Start Area Twilight Course See Appendix J 4 Corio Bay Start Area Prize giving RGYC Medium Distance 1055hrs Asap after racing The last time for warning signal on Monday 28 th is 1430 hrs. Please note: - Course Areas are as indicated in Appendix S, Course Area Diagrams 2. CLASS FLAGS DIVISION Passage Race Mass Start, Melbourne (Friday 24 th ) All other races CLASS FLAG Int. Code Flag D Int. Code Flag G 3. COURSES AND MARKS The course to be sailed will be selected from Appendix R - CORIO BAY COURSES and will be indicated by the numeral pennant displayed from the Starting Vessel. The description of marks will be as described in Appendix R. The Laid Mark as described in Appendix R CORIO BAY COURSES 3.3 will be a Black conical buoy. 4. PENALTIES RRS 44.2 is changed so that only one turn, including one tack and one gybe, is required. 5. THE START A boat starting later than 10 minutes after her starting signal will be scored Did Not Start (DNS). This changes RRS A TIME LIMIT The time limit for the Geelong to Melbourne Race and the Twilight race will be Sunset (2040 hrs). For all other races the time limit will be 5 hours from the starting signal. (Please note General Sailing Instruction 14) 7. RACE COMMUNICATION VHF channel 77 will be used as the Race Communications channel for all courses except for the Melbourne to Geelong Passage race which will be VHF channel 71.

13 APPENDIX F CRUISING WITH SPINNAKER SERIES 1. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Except for the Passage Race, Melbourne to Geelong, classes will be started in the order of: - Multihulls then:- Cruising Spinnaker 1 then:- Cruising Spinnaker 2 then:- Cruising Spinnaker 3 then:- Cruising Non-Spinnaker Date Race no. SATURDAY 26 th 1 SUNDAY 27 th MONDAY 28 th Course area Melbourne to Geelong Race Northern Start Line Course type Passage Race Time of 1 st Warning Signal 0925hrs 2 Corio Bay Start Area Corio Bay 1125hrs 3 Corio Bay Start Area Twilight Course See Appendix J 4 Corio Bay Start Area Prize giving RGYC Medium Distance 1055hrs Asap after racing The last time for a warning signal on Monday 28 th is 1430hrs Please note: - Course Areas are as indicated in Appendix S, Course Area Diagrams. 2. CLASS FLAGS DIVISION CLASS FLAG BACKSTAY FLAG Passage Race Mass Start Int. Code Flag K As noted below Cruising Spinnaker 1 Pink Flag Pink Flag Cruising Spinnaker 2 Purple Flag Purple Flag Cruising Spinnaker 3 Orange Flag Orange Flag All boats shall fly the coloured flag provided from the backstay or the aftermost starboard shroud whilst racing, above any event sponsors pennant. 3. COURSES Other than the Melbourne to Geelong race, the course to be sailed will be selected from Appendix R - CORIO BAY COURSES and will be indicated by the numeral pennant displayed from the Starting Vessel. The description of marks will be as described in Appendix R. The Laid Mark as described in Appendix R CORIO BAY COURSES 3.3 will be a Black conical buoy. 4. THE START A boat starting later than 10 minutes after her starting signal will be scored Did Not Start (DNS). This changes RRS A4.1 A starting limit mark may be laid near the Starting Vessel and shall be left on the same side as the Starting Vessel. A breach of this SI is open to protest by the Race Committee only. This changes RRS 60.1 and TIME LIMIT The time limit for the Melbourne to Geelong Race and the Late Afternoon Race will be Sunset (2040 hrs). For all other races the time limit will be 5 hours from the starting signal. (Please note General Sailing Instruction 14) 6. RACE COMMUNICATION VHF channel 77 will be used as the Race Communications channel for all courses except for the Melbourne to Geelong Passage race which will be VHF channel 71.

14 APPENDIX G CRUISING NON-SPINNAKER SERIES 1. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Except for the Passage Race, Melbourne to Geelong, classes will be started in the order of: - Multihulls then:- Cruising Spinnaker 1 then:- Cruising Spinnaker 2 then:- Cruising Spinnaker 3 then:- Cruising Non-Spinnaker Date Race no. SATURDAY 26 th 1 SUNDAY 27 th MONDAY 28 th Course area Melbourne to Geelong Race Northern Start Line Course type Passage Race Time of 1 st Warning Signal 0925hrs 2 Corio Bay Start Area Corio Bay 1125hrs 3 Corio Bay Start Area Twilight Course See Appendix J 4 Corio Bay Start Area Prize giving RGYC Medium Distance 1055hrs Asap after racing The last time for a warning signal on Monday 28 th is 1430hrs Please note: - Course Areas are as indicated in Appendix S, Course Area Diagrams. 2. CLASS FLAGS DIVISION CLASS FLAG BACKSTAY FLAG Passage Race Mass Start Int. Code Flag K Light Blue Flag Cruising Non-Spinnaker Light Blue Flag Light Blue Flag 3. COURSES Other than the Melbourne to Geelong race, the course to be sailed will be selected from Appendix R - CORIO BAY COURSES and will be indicated by a numeral pennant displayed from the Starting Vessel. The description of marks will be as described in Appendix R. The Laid Mark as described in Appendix R CORIO BAY COURSES 3.3 will be a Black conical buoy. 4. THE START Boats starting later than 10 minutes after her starting signal will be scored Did Not Start (DNS). This changes RRS A4.1 A starting limit mark may be laid near the Starting Vessel and shall be left on the same side as the Starting Vessel. A breach of this SI is open to protest by the Race Committee only. This alters RRS 60.1 and TIME LIMIT The time limit for the Melbourne to Geelong Race and the Late Afternoon Race will be Sunset (2040 hrs). For all other races the time limit will be 5 hours from the starting signal. (Please note General Sailing Instruction 14) 6. RACE COMMUNICATION VHF channel 77 will be used as the Race Communications channel for all courses except for the Melbourne to Geelong Passage race which will be VHF channel SAIL LIMITATION Cruising Non-Spinnaker Class shall not carry spinnakers, but may pole out a headsail. Headsails shall be attached to the forestay over the full length of the luff.

15 APPENDIX I PASSAGE + TWILIGHT SERIES 1. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Except for the Passage Race, Melbourne to Geelong, the Twilight race will be started in accordance with Appendix J Date Race no. SATURDAY 26 th 1 Course area Melbourne to Geelong Race Northern Start Line SUNDAY 27 th 2 Corio Bay Start Area Course type Passage Race Twilight Course Time of 1 st Warning Signal 0925hrs See Appendix J MONDAY 28 th Prize giving RGYC Asap after racing Please note: - Course Areas are as indicated in Appendix S, Course Area Diagrams. 2. CLASS FLAGS DIVISION CLASS FLAG BACKSTAY FLAG Passage Race Mass Start Int. Code Flag K Black Flag Passage + Twilight Class Black Flag Black Flag 3. COURSES Other than the Melbourne to Geelong race, the course to be sailed will be selected from the list of courses, Appendix R -COURSES and will be indicated by a numeral pennant displayed from the Starting Vessel. The description of marks will be as described in Appendix R 4. THE START Boats starting later than 10 minutes after her starting signal will be scored Did Not Start (DNS). This changes RRS A4.1 A starting limit mark may be laid near the Starting Vessel and shall be left on the same side as the Starting Vessel. A breach of this SI is open to protest by the Race Committee only. This alters RRS 60.1 and TIME LIMIT The time limit for the Melbourne to Geelong Race and the Twilight Race will be Sunset (2040 hrs). (Please note General Sailing Instruction 14) 6. RACE COMMUNICATION VHF channel 77 will be used as the Race Communications channel for all courses except for the Melbourne to Geelong Passage race which will be VHF channel 71.

16 APPENDIX J Twilight Race All Classes and Divisions will start on the same starting line. 1. Starting Order The Twilight Race will be started in the order of: - Multihulls then:- Cruising AMS 1 then:- Cruising AMS 2 then:- Cruising Spinnaker 1 then:- Cruising Spinnaker 2 then:- Cruising Spinnaker 3 then:- Cruising Non-Spinnaker then:- Corio Bay Class and Passage + Twilight Class Date Race no. Course area Sunday 27 th 3 Corio Bay Start Area Course type Twilight Course Time of 1 st Warning Signal 1625hrs 2. Course to Sail The course to be sailed will be selected from the list of courses, Appendix R -COURSES and will be indicated by a numeral pennant displayed from the Starting Vessel. The description of marks will be as described in Appendix R 3. RACE COMMUNICATION VHF channel 77 will be used as the Race Communications channel for all Classes and Division for the Twilight race.

17 APPENDIX K OFF-THE-BEACH CLASSES 1. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Date Race no. Course area SUNDAY 27 th Up to 5 races The last time for warning signal will be 1930 hrs. OTB Course Area 1 or 2 Course type W/L Time of 1 st Warning Signal 1757hrs Prize giving RGYC Asap after racing 2. Sailing Instructions Supplementary Sailing Instructions will be issued on the day of racing. A competitors briefing will take place in the vicinity of the Cadet Shed at approximately 1700 hrs. 3. COURSES AND COURSE AREAS Course areas will be posted on the official notice board by 1530 hours.

18 APPENDIX Q 1. Be Safe! 2. Observe Victoria Marine Safety Regulations and in particular Rule Part 6, 112 (2) Nothing in these Rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner, master or crew thereof, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with these Rules or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen, or by the special circumstances of the case. In complying with these Rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved, which may make a departure from these Rules necessary to avoid immediate danger. What this means is that if you re about to be involved in a collision, having stood on or give way in accordance with the Rule; every party involved is responsible in taking avoiding action to prevent a collision. 3. Local Rules require sail craft to keep out of the way of large ships. Do not impede the safe passage of Commercial Vessel Shipping. Pass at least 500m ahead of their bow. 4 Be mindful of larger ships bow flare. When closing any vessel, to prevent being overrun ensure you remain within sight of the Master/Officer of the Watch on the vessel s bridge. Beware of overhanging bows and other parts of ship that might obstruct this line of sight. This means that your vessel may disappear from sight inside 500m from the bows of large ships. 5 All Skippers are reminded of their responsibility under rule 9(b) of the IRPCS, (b) A vessel of less than 20 metres in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway. 6 Shipping Sound Signal Meanings: One short blast I am altering course to starboard (right). Two short blasts I am altering course to port (left). Three short blasts I am operating engines astern (stopping). Five (or more) short blasts I m unsure of your intentions and I doubt whether you are taking enough avoiding action to avoid collision.

19 APPENDIX R COURSES 1 WINDWARD / LEEWARD COURSES. 1.1 The starting line will be between the signal mast, displaying an orange flag on the committee vessel and a port-end starting mark. 1.2 A starting inner limit mark may be laid near the Starting Vessel and shall be left on the same side as the Starting Vessel. A breach of this SI is open to protest by the Race Committee only. This alters RRS 60.1 and The magnetic bearing to the first mark may be displayed from the Starting Vessel at the warning signal. 1.4 For all courses, boats shall sail between the Gate marks from the direction of the previous mark and round either Gate mark. If only one Gate mark is set, boats shall round the mark to port. 1.5 An offset mark may be laid approximately 5 boat lengths to port of Mark 1. If laid, boats shall round the offset mark to port after rounding Mark To change the next leg of the course, the race committee will lay a new mark (or move the finishing line) and remove the original mark as a soon as practicable. When in a subsequent change a new mark is replaced, it will be replaced by an original mark. 1.7 The finishing line will be between the signal mast, displaying an orange flag on the Finishing Vessel and a nearby finishing mark. 1.8 The mark descriptions are detailed in each Class or Division s Appendix to sailing instructions. Mark 2 will not be laid when only one Class or Division are sailing on a course area. 1.9 The diagram below shows the course to sail. The Course Number to be sailed will be indicated by the display of a numeral pennant on the Starting Vessel. COURSE No. COURSE TO SAIL (All marks to ) 1 START 1 FINISH 2 START Gate - 1 FINISH 3 START 1 Gate 1 Gate 1 FINISH 4 START 2 FINISH 5 START 2 Gate 2 FINISH 6 START 2 Gate 2 Gate 2 - FINISH WIND 1 2 Gate START / FINISH

20 2 PASSAGE RACE 2.1 MELBOURNE TO GEELONG RACE (Distance approximately 31.2 nm) 2.2 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR MELBOURNE TO GEELONG PASSAGE RACE All boats shall report their intention to start in the Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race by on Saturday 26th January as detailed below:- The race committee will contact the nominated main contact of each yacht by SMS between 0730 hrs and 0800 hrs. The SMS message will provide a boat specific Web link. Each yacht shall respond via the Web link by 0800hrs indicating her intention to start (Y or N) and the number of Persons on Board (P.O.B.). Boats that have not responded by 0800 hrs will be contacted by Race Control Mobile on VHF Channel 73 from 0830hrs until the start time to receive a report of her intention to start and the number of P.O.B. Note:- Race Start frequency will be VHF channel 71 Boats retiring from the race shall report to Regatta Base on VHF channel 71 as soon as possible. Fifteen minutes after the start, radio control will be assumed by Royal Yacht Club of Victoria s vessel MV Thorsen call sign Royals 2. MV Cerberus call sign Royals 10 will also be on the course shadowing the fleet. Thorson and Cerberus will also monitor VHF 12 and 16. All radio traffic will be directed through the radio vessel until boats are inside Hopetoun Channel at which time Royal Geelong Yacht Club ( RG Base ) will receive and transmit all radio traffic. 2.3 Starting Line (as shown in the following diagram), will be located in the vicinity of S 37 O 53.3 E 144 O 54.0 S. The Southern starting line will be between the signal mast, displaying an orange flag, on a Committee Vessel and an orange and white cube buoy at the port end. The Northern starting line will be between the signal mast, displaying an orange flag, on a Committee Vessel and a port-end red and white truncated cone buoy. An inner distance mark (with the same description as each port end starting mark) may be laid a short distance from the Committee Vessel on each line. A second Committee Boat may be in position at the extension of the port end of the lines. The sound of cannon fire may be used to draw attention to starting signals. NORTHERN START LINE (Class Flag K ) Cruising 1,2 & 3, Cruising Non- Spinnaker, S80 and Passage + Twilight Class Start Direction 400m approx. SOUTHERN START LINE (Class Flag D ) Rating, Cruising AMS 1 & 2, & Multihulls

21 START AREA 2.4 Marks and Course The table below shows the order and side which marks are to be rounded. COURSE MARK STARTING LINE As described above (2.3) MARK DESCRIPTION REQUIRED SIDE WILSON SPIT LAID MARK Red & white cube mark (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard POINT HENRY LAID MARK Red & white cone mark (S 38 o 07.03, E 144 o 27.6 ) HOPETOUN CHANNEL 1 Beacon No. 1 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O Starboard HOPETOUN CHANNEL 10 Beacon No. 10 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) FINISHING LINE As described below (2.5) Please note; the Marine Farm bounded by yellow special marks as below is deemed to be Prohibited Water. MARINE FARM NORTH EAST Yellow Special Mark (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) MARINE FARM SOUTH EAST Yellow Special Mark (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) MARINE FARM NORTH WEST Yellow Special Mark (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) MARINE FARM SOUTH WEST Yellow Special Mark (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) 2.5 Finishing Line Will be laid approximately 400 metres to the north east of the RGYC Marina and will be between the signal mast, displaying an orange flag, on the starboard Finishing Vessel and the signal mast displaying an orange flag port-end Finishing Vessel. After finishing please keep clear of boats finishing other races which may be in progress on Corio Bay.

22 3 CORIO BAY COURSES (Refer Chart AUS 157) 3.1 The Course to be sailed will be indicated by the display of a numeral pennant from the Starting Vessel. 3.2 Starting Line A starting line will be laid to the North East of the RGYC Marina and will be a line between the signal mast displaying an orange flag on the Starting Vessel and a port-end red and white conical buoy. An inner distance mark may be laid a short distance from the Starting Vessel and boats shall leave this mark on the same side as the Starting Vessel when starting. 3.3 Laid Mark. A laid mark may be specified as the first mark after the start. This mark will be as described in each class Appendix and will be laid approximately to windward of the starting line at a distance of approximately nm from the starting line. The direction of rounding the mark will be indicated by the display of a green or red flag from the Starting Vessel green for starboard rounding and red for port rounding. If no rounding signal flag is made, the mark is deleted from the course to sail. 3.4 Finishing Line. The finishing line will be laid in the vicinity to the North of the RGYC Marina and will be from a staff displaying a blue flag on the Finishing Vessel and a red and white conical finishing mark. 3.5 Marks and Course The tables below shows the order and side which marks are to be rounded. Corio Bay Course 1 (Indicated by display of Numeral Pennant 1) COURSE MARK STARTING LINE As described Courses 3.2 MARK DESCRIPTION Distance: 11.5 nm approx REQUIRED SIDE LAID MARK As described in Courses 3.3 As per 3.3 CB2 A yellow cone mark (approx. S 38 o 07.62, E 144 o ) CB1 A yellow cone mark (approx. S 38 O 05.63, E 144 O ) CB5 A yellow cone mark (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) CB2 A yellow cone mark (approx. S 38 o 07.62, E 144 o ) CB6 A yellow cone mark (approx. S 38 O 06.50, E 144 O ) FINISH As described in Corio Bay Courses 3.4

23 Corio Bay Course 2 (Indicated by display of Numeral Pennant 2) COURSE MARK STARTING LINE As described Courses 3.2 MARK DESCRIPTION Distance: 13.2 nm approx REQUIRED SIDE LAID MARK As described in Courses 3.3 As per 3.3 CB1 A yellow cone mark (approx. S 38 O 05.63, E 144 O ) Starboard CITY CHANNEL LEAD Red Cone (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard CITY CHANNEL 1 Beacon No. 1 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard CB1 A yellow cone mark (approx. S 38 O 05.63, E 144 O ) Starboard FINISH As described in Corio Bay Courses 3.4

24 Corio Bay Course 3 (Indicated by display of Numeral Pennant 3) Distance: 19.6 nm approx COURSE MARK STARTING LINE As described Courses 3.2 MARK DESCRIPTION REQUIRED SIDE LAID MARK As described in Courses 3.3 As per 3.3 CB5 A yellow cone mark (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard HOPETOUN CHANNEL 9 Beacon No. 9 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) HOPETOUN CHANNEL 1 Beacon No. 1 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) FoS 4 Yellow cylindrical mark (approx S 38 o 06.32, E 144 o 27.7 ) Starboard CURLEWIS LAID MARK Orange & white cube mark (approx. S 38 o 08.60, E 144 o 32.0 ) Starboard POINT HENRY LAID MARK Red & white truncated cone mark (approx S 38 o 07.03, E 144 o 27.6 ) HOPETOUN CHANNEL 1 Beacon No. 1 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard HOPETOUN CHANNEL 10 Beacon No. 10 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) FINISH As described in Corio Bay Courses 3.4

25 Corio Bay Course 4 (Indicated by display of Numeral Pennant 4) COURSE MARK STARTING LINE As described Courses 3.2 MARK DESCRIPTION Distance: 24.3 nm approx. REQUIRED SIDE LAID MARK As described in Courses 3.3 As per 3.3 CB5 A yellow cone mark (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard HOPETOUN CHANNEL 9 Beacon No. 9 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) HOPETOUN CHANNEL 1 Beacon No. 1 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) FoS 4 Yellow cylindrical mark (approx S 38 o 06.32, E 144 o 27.7 ) Starboard PT. RICHARDS CHANNEL Red & White inflatable mark (approx. S 38 O 07.9 E 144 O LAID MARK 32.2 ) NAVAL WATERS SPECIAL MARK Yellow Special mark (approx. S 38 O 06.5 E 144 O 31.8 ) CURLEWIS LAID MARK Orange & white cube mark (approx. S 38 o 08.60, E 144 o 32.0 ) Starboard POINT HENRY LAID MARK Red & white truncated cone mark (approx S 38 o 07.03, E 144 o 27.6 ) HOPETOUN CHANNEL 1 Beacon No. 1 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard HOPETOUN CHANNEL 10 Beacon No. 10 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) FINISH As described in Corio Bay Courses 3.4

26 Corio Bay Course 5 (Indicated by display of Numeral Pennant 5) COURSE MARK MARK DESCRIPTION Distance: 21.1 nm approx REQUIRED SIDE STARTING LINE As described Courses 3.2 LAID MARK As described in Courses 3.3 As per 3.3 CB5 A yellow cone mark (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard HOPETOUN CHANNEL 9 Beacon No. 9 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) HOPETOUN CHANNEL 2 Beacon No. 2 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard FoS 2 Yellow cylindrical mark (approx. S 38 O E 144 O 26.8 ) FoS 4 Yellow cylindrical mark (approx S 38 o 06.32, E 144 o 27.7 ) Starboard FoS 3 Yellow cylindrical mark (approx S 38 o 08.90, E 144 o 28.6 ) Starboard POINT HENRY LAID MARK Red & white cube mark (approx S 38 o 07.03, E 144 o 27.6 ) FoS 2 Yellow cylindrical mark (approx. S 38 O E 144 O 26.8 ) POINT HENRY LAID MARK Red & white truncated cone mark (approx S 38 o 07.03, E 144 o 27.6 ) HOPETOUN CHANNEL 1 Beacon No. 1 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard HOPETOUN CHANNEL 10 Beacon No. 10 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) FINISH As described in Courses 3.4

27 Corio Bay Course 6 (Indicated by display of Numeral Pennant 6) COURSE MARK STARTING LINE As described Courses 3.2 MARK DESCRIPTION Distance: 13.8 nm approx REQUIRED SIDE LAID MARK As described in Courses 3.3 As per 3.3 CB5 A yellow cone mark (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard HOPETOUN CHANNEL 9 Beacon No. 9 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) HOPETOUN CHANNEL 1 Beacon No. 1 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) FoS 4 Yellow cylindrical mark (approx S 38 o 06.32, E 144 o 27.7 ) Starboard FoS 2 Yellow cylindrical mark (approx. S 38 O E 144 O 26.8 ) Starboard POINT HENRY LAID MARK Red & white truncated cone mark (approx S 38 o 07.03, E 144 o 27.6 ) HOPETOUN CHANNEL 1 Beacon No. 1 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard HOPETOUN CHANNEL 10 Beacon No. 10 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) FINISH As described in Courses 3.4

28 Corio Bay Course 7 (Indicated by display of Numeral Pennant 7) COURSE MARK STARTING LINE As described Courses 3.2 MARK DESCRIPTION Distance: 14.2 nm approx REQUIRED SIDE LAID MARK As described in Courses 3.3 As per 3.3 HOPETOUN CHANNEL 10 Beacon No. 10 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard HOPETOUN CHANNEL 1 Beacon No. 1 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) FoS 4 Yellow cylindrical mark (approx S 38 o 06.32, E 144 o 27.7 ) Starboard FoS 3 Yellow cylindrical mark (approx S 38 o 08.90, E 144 o 28.6 ) Starboard POINT HENRY LAID MARK Red & white truncated cone mark (approx S 38 o 07.03, E 144 o 27.6 ) HOPETOUN CHANNEL 1 Beacon No. 1 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard HOPETOUN CHANNEL 10 Beacon No. 10 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) FINISH As described in Courses 3.4

29 Corio Bay Course 8 (indicated by display of Numeral Pennant 8) COURSE MARK STARTING LINE As described Courses 3.2 MARK DESCRIPTION Distance: 15.8 nm approx REQUIRED SIDE LAID MARK As described in Courses 3.3 As per 3.3 HOPETOUN CHANNEL 10 Beacon No. 10 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard HOPETOUN CHANNEL 1 Beacon No. 1 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) FoS 4 Yellow cylindrical mark (approx S 38 o 06.32, E 144 o 27.7 ) Starboard FoS 3 Yellow cylindrical mark (approx S 38 o 08.90, E 144 o 28.6 ) Starboard FoS 4 Yellow cylindrical mark (approx S 38 o 06.32, E 144 o 27.7 ) Starboard HOPETOUN CHANNEL 1 Beacon No. 1 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard HOPETOUN CHANNEL 10 Beacon No. 10 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) FINISH As described in Courses 3.4

30 Corio Bay Course 9 (Indicated by display of Numeral Pennant 9) Distance: 18.2 nm approx COURSE MARK MARK DESCRIPTION REQUIRED SIDE STARTING LINE As described Courses 3.2 LAID MARK As described in Courses 3.3 As per 3.3 CB5 A yellow cone mark (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard HOPETOUN CHANNEL 9 Beacon No. 9 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) HOPETOUN CHANNEL 2 Beacon No. 2 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard FoS 2 Yellow cylindrical mark (approx. S 38 O E 144 O 26.8 ) FoS 4 Yellow cylindrical mark (approx S 38 o 06.32, E 144 o 27.7 ) Starboard FoS 3 Yellow cylindrical mark (approx S 38 o 08.90, E 144 o 28.6 ) Starboard POINT HENRY LAID MARK Red & white truncated cone mark (approx S 38 o 07.03, E 144 o 27.6 ) HOPETOUN CHANNEL 1 Beacon No. 1 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard HOPETOUN CHANNEL 10 Beacon No. 10 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) FINISH As described in Courses 3.4

31 Corio Bay Course 10 (Indicated by display of Numeral Pennant 0) COURSE MARK STARTING LINE As described Courses 3.2 MARK DESCRIPTION Distance: 14.4 nm approx REQUIRED SIDE LAID MARK As described in Courses 3.3 As per 3.3 HOPETOUN CHANNEL 10 Beacon No. 10 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard HOPETOUN CHANNEL 2 Beacon No. 2 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard FoS 2 Yellow cylindrical mark (approx. S 38 O E 144 O 26.8 ) FoS 4 Yellow cylindrical mark (approx S 38 o 06.32, E 144 o 27.7 ) Starboard FoS 2 Yellow cylindrical mark (approx. S 38 O E 144 O 26.8 ) POINT HENRY LAID Red & white truncated cone mark (approx. S 38 o 07.03, E MARK 144 o 27.6 ) HOPETOUN CHANNEL 1 Beacon No. 1 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard HOPETOUN CHANNEL 10 Beacon No. 10 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) FINISH As described in Courses 3.4

32 Corio Bay Class Special Course (13 nm approx.) COURSE MARK STARTING LINE As described Courses 3.2 MARK DESCRIPTION REQUIRED SIDE LAID MARK As described in Courses 3.3 As per 3.3 CB 2 A yellow can mark (approx S 38 o 07.62, E 144 o ) CB 5 A yellow cone mark (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard NORTH CHANNEL PILE Red Pile (approx. S 38 o 05.77, E 144 o ) NORTH CHANNEL RED The following 2 Red Piles of the North Channel Starboard NORTH CHANNEL GREEN Green Pile (approx. S 38 o 05.82, E 144 o ) FoS 4 Yellow cylindrical mark (approx S 38 o 06.32, E 144 o 27.7 ) Starboard HOPETOUN CHANNEL 1 Beacon No. 1 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Starboard HOPETOUN CHANNEL 10 Beacon No. 10 (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) FINISH As described in Courses 3.4

33 Corio Bay Twilight Race Course 1 COURSE MARK Distance: 10.6 nm approx STARTING LINE As described Courses 3.2 MARK DESCRIPTION REQUIRED SIDE CB2 A yellow can mark (approx. S 38 o 07.62, E 144 o ) ST HELENS MARK CUNNINGHAM MARK Orange and White Cube buoy (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) Orange and White Cube buoy (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) CB2 A yellow can mark (approx. S 38 o 07.62, E 144 o ) ST HELENS MARK Orange and White Cube buoy (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) CUNNINGHAM MARK Orange and White Cube buoy (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) FINISH As described in Corio Bay Courses 3.4

34 Corio Bay Twilight Race Course 2 COURSE MARK Distance: 12.2 nm approx STARTING LINE As described Courses 3.2 MARK DESCRIPTION REQUIRED SIDE CB2 A yellow can mark (approx. S 38 o 07.62, E 144 o ) CB5 A yellow cone mark (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) CUNNINGHAM MARK Orange and White Cube buoy (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) CB2 A yellow can mark (approx. S 38 o 07.62, E 144 o ) ST HELENS MARK Orange and White Cube buoy (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) CUNNINGHAM MARK Orange and White Cube buoy (approx. S 38 O E 144 O ) FINISH As described in Corio Bay Courses 3.4 Competitors Please Note : A total exclusion zone exists to the west of Corio Channel Beacons numbers 7, 9, 10 and 11 and around the Refinery Pier and northern end of Lascelles wharf. A fine of up to $10,000 may be imposed for entry to this area, accidental or not. The area is under constant video surveillance and competitors must make themselves aware of the exact zone limits.

35 APPENDIX S COURSE AREA DIAGRAMS Corio Bay Course Areas Course Area A FoS 4 Course Area B Course Area C FoS 2 PHE Course Area E Corio Bay Courses Start Area FoS 3